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Serene, Restored House from Sugar Days with Sweeping Ocean Views

Holiday home in Honokaa with sauna and Hot tub

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Watch whales and dolphins from your private bench overlooking Pacific Ocean
The View House
A spacious, lovely kitchen with view of Hawaii foliage. Looking mauka.
The kitchen island looking makai.
A fruit basket welcomes you to the joys of living in a tropical fruit orchard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Honokaa, HI
  • Place, Waipio Valley Lookout
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Waipio Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Hawaiian Vanilla Company
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Serene, Restored House from Sugar Days with Sweeping Ocean Views



LATEST NEWS: VOLCANO ERUPTION

THE VOLCANO: The volcano eruption has little effect on our part of the island. The eruption is on the other end of the Island from our location. The trade winds blow most of the smoke to the southern end of the Island and has no impact on us at all. If the trade winds abate, we might temporarily get a little vog (fog plus smog). Otherwise, know that you are safe with us.

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The View House is the epitome of graciousness, peace, quiet, and privacy. It is a tropical oasis on three acres of manicured grounds, fragrant flowers, and tropical fruit trees. The predominant colors are the crystal-clear blue sky, countless shades of tropical green foliage, and the deep blue-green ocean. The oxygen-rich air reaches the estate untainted over 2500 miles of the Pacific. The sunlight actually sparkles in the air at times. All these elements taken together create a Garden of Eden that you will never want to leave.

From the large, sweeping lanai (deck), Maui can be seen in the distance across the Pacific. The View House is a lovingly renovated and updated sugar company's employee's house, retaining the feel of a bygone era. Superbly crafted and furnished with tropical bamboo and teak furniture, it offers an elegant and light-filled space.

All water running into the house comes from deep Island aquifers and is double-filtered and pure. Floors are hardwood and tile. The house features a lovely bathroom with a soaking tub, a large, fully-equipped kitchen with Mexican counter tops, a master bedroom with a queen bed and ocean view, a small bedroom with twin beds and garden view, and a fold-out queen bed in the living room. Both of these rooms are available on the second floor.

PLEASE NOTE THAT TWO ADDITIONAL ROOMS are available for extra charges per night:

-- The Mermaid Room, a lovely, small room on the first floor of the View House has an orchard and ocean view. It has one twin bed. The bathroom facilities and spa are just outside the door to the room. $35 extra per night.

-- The Buddha Room, at the entrance to the property separate but adjacent to the View House, has a full-size (double) bed and 1/2 bath (toilet and sink). The shower facilities are 30 steps away on the spa deck. $50 extra per night.

** These rooms must be booked separately by contacting the owner directly.

With all spaces occupied, including the queen bed fold out in the living room, the possible total occupancy of the facility can be as many as eight people. (two in the master bedroom queen, two in the twin beds in the small bedroom, two on the queen fold out in the living room, one in the Mermaid Room and one in the Buddha room.)

For even deeper relaxation, guests at the View House have exclusive use of our spa. Our infrared sauna, hot tub, and cold tub sit on totally private decks, surrounded by lime and moringa trees. Guests will find an additional shower room and water closet in the adjoining tiled breezeway.

This property is our only rental. We are a small, private operation and offer a serene, safe, exceptionally clean environment in “old Hawaii,” off the beaten track. There is one other house on the 3-acre property where the property managers reside. They will be available should you need anything during your stay. The caretaker lives in a small trailer at the far corner of the property.

We are 4 miles from spectacular Waipio Valley and 4 miles from a historic small “sugar town” with all amenities. We are an hour from Kona and an hour from Hilo, making both sides of the Island accessible. The most common feedback we get is that the home and property are more beautiful than the photos.

If you are coming to the Big Island in search of beauty, peace, serenity, relaxation, and rejuvenation, you have found what you are looking for! Our part of the island still expresses traditional Hawaiian “Aloha,” and the View House is the culmination of your quest.

Please Note: The listed price is for two guests per night. There is an additional charge of $15/night per guest over two. For example, 3 total guests would incur a charge of $15 extra per night, 4 total guests would incur a charge of $30 extra per night, and so on…

Keywords: House, Vacation Rental, Private, Spa, Hot Tub, Sauna, Hawaii, Big Island, naturopathic

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Sea view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children love to graze in the orchard.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There are provisions for smokers in the carport.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number GE-157-521-5104-02, TA-157-521-5104-02

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Honokaa

Located in Honokaa, this holiday home is in the city centre. Katsu Goto Memorial and Parker Ranch Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hamakua Country Club and Darrin Gee's Spirit of Golf Academy. Kalopa State Recreation Area and Hawaiian Vanilla Company are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Honokaa, HI

What's nearby

  • Hamakua Heritage Corridor - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Waipio Valley Lookout - 13 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Waipio Beach - 18 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Hawaiian Vanilla Company - 28 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 62 min drive - 56.5 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tex Drive In & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Honoka’a Public House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ahualoa Family Farms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lean-To Farm Coffeeshop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hamakua Fudge Shop - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene, Restored House from Sugar Days with Sweeping Ocean Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene, Restored House from Sugar Days with Sweeping Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene, Restored House from Sugar Days with Sweeping Ocean Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene, Restored House from Sugar Days with Sweeping Ocean Views located?

Located in the heart of Honokaa, this holiday home is steps from Hamakua Heritage Corridor and within 6 mi (10 km) of Katsu Goto Memorial and Waipio Valley Lookout. Hiilawe Waterfall and Hamakua Country Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Marcel Hernandez

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My wife, Connie, and I are both Naturopathic Physicians. Our dear friends, Marcus and Shigeko Bachino, work with us in providing unobtrusive support, when needed. It is a blessing to live in this special place and be so closely in touch with the land. We welcome all visitors with warm aloha and invite them to partake in the healing, restorative energies that are so tangible everywhere on the property.

Why they chose this property

We looked for land to purchase in Hawaii for more than 10 years before we found this little piece of paradise. When we bought it, it had two aging plantation houses in need of extreme TLC. Our close friends thought we were nuts. Many years later, even Hawaii-born visitors marvel at the beauty and magic that are so tangible everywhere on the property.
Special places with benches invite visitors to stop and breathe in the beauty. Fruit tree loaded with their bounty are perfect for grazing.

What makes this property unique

Imagine that you wake up in the morning to the songs of tropical birds. The sunrise is filtering through the palms, jacaranda and orchid trees, creating shadow patterns on the walls of your bedroom. The soft, gentle rain that fell through part of the night created a soothing cadence on the metal roof of your lovely quarters. You have slept well. Sliding open the large glass door, you step from your bedroom out onto the lanai, take a deep breath of pure ocean air, do a few stretches and gaze out over the deep blues of the Pacific Ocean. The trade winds are light. It is a sparkling clear day. Across the channel, Maui is shrouded in a slight mist. Donning a sarong, you walk down the lanai steps into the orchard to collect your fruit salad. A couple of ripe papayas, a passion fruit or two and a starfruit tumble into your harvest basket. A hand of tasty apple bananas awaits you on the kitchen counter. A huge, round butter avocado and a couple of Tahitian limes complete your breakfast. What to do after breakfast? Should you pack a picnic lunch and hike 40 minutes through the miles of preserve bordering the estate to the spectacular coastal views from the cliffs overlooking the ocean? Perhaps a beach trip to the legendary Waipio Valley, just four miles away? Or a 5-minute trip into town to browse the galleries and have a cup of tea? There are so many things to see and do on the island, like visiting the volcano, driving up to the Mauna Kea observatories, exploring the lush drive to Hilo. Maybe you'll just lie in the hammock for a while and think about it. Or lounge in the spa. After all, it is a gorgeous day, and you are here to relax and rejuvenate.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Japanese

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