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Lovely Ohana Close to Beaches
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Reviews
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 51000 sq ft
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Pahoa, HI
- Place, Star of the Sea Painted Church9 min drive
- Place, Pahoa Museum12 min drive
- Place, Lava Tree State Monument16 min drive
- Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)43 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Bunk Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
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Lovely Ohana Close to Beaches
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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
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number TA-128-258-5600-01, GE-128-258-5600-01
About the area
Pahoa
Located in Pahoa, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Volcano Garden Arts and Volcano House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center and Pohoiki. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hilo Coffee Mill are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.

Pahoa, HI
What's nearby
- Star of the Sea Painted Church - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
- Pahoa Museum - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
- Kehena Beach - 16 min drive - 17.1 km
- Lava Tree State Monument - 16 min drive - 19.0 km
- SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 20 min drive - 20.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Black Rock Cafe - 13 min drive
- Sirius Hotspot Coffee - 13 min drive
- LaHiki kava bar - 13 min drive
- THE VELI Restaurant - 13 min drive
- Pele's Kitchen - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Check-in
8.8/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
8.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
5 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
20 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay in the lush Puna jungle
Verified traveller
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diana R.
24 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Romantic Spot
Diana R.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joel P.
21 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful escape
Joel P.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Linda W.
12 Apr, 2017
Excellent location for our purposes
Linda W.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Andrea J.
10 Apr, 2015
A trip to remember
Andrea J.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Morgan G.
30 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Little Off-Grid Hawaiian Bungalow!
Morgan G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
30 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lucifer K.
20 Nov, 2014
Great off-grid escape!
Lucifer K.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Alan N.
1 Apr, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Punahou Review
Alan N.
Stayed 96 nights in Dec 2021
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Eric H.
24 Feb, 2016
Lovely home
Eric H.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Linda W.
30 Nov, 2016
Beautiful Jungle Cottage
Linda W.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
George 'Alan' M.
24 Apr, 2016
What a beautiful place you have Sara. The whole neighborhood is friendly and laid back. The
George 'Alan' M.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2016
Verified
4/10 Poor
Adina M.
17 Jan, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Know What You are Getting Into!
Adina M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Trudi R.
3 Apr, 2019
This property is misrepresented in the description and photo’s
Trudi R.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Linda W.
14 Nov, 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
The location was just what we needed
Linda W.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Graydon C.
27 Mar, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For those willing to rough it a bit, and be modest with resources, it is a perfect location
Graydon C.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura F.
11 Dec, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A True Hidden Gem
Laura F.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Lori N.
25 Feb, 2020
Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Private and Unplugged
Lori N.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Todd W.
7 Feb, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxibg
Todd W.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Travis T.
19 Jul, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in black sands
Travis T.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John M.
4 Apr, 2019
Enjoyable experience again
John M.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Mark W.
12 Mar, 2019
Definitely off the grid, but just what we needed.
Mark W.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Leon F.
15 Feb, 2019
Did not meet expectations. Online description is not up to date.
Leon F.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Claudia F.
9 Mar, 2018
Quiet retreat
Claudia F.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018
About the host
Hosted by Joanna Renner
Joanna is the on-island property manager. Joanna has lived on the big island for years, is very personable, accommodating. Another friend Dusk lives just a block away, is always available is very handy and will make sure your stay is comfortable. Sara the owner lives in Portland, Oregon. She has owned and operated her own Day Spa since 1982 and is a fully licensed Massage Therapist and Advanced Aesthetician ~ specializing in Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi Massage and natural skin care. She studied massage in Maui has 3 other vacation rental properties that have been hugely popular with many 5 star reviews and regular return guests.
Why they chose this property
Nestled in the jungle with wonderful neighbors (close-by but you can hardly see from the home), this is a peaceful place to enjoy nature and the beauty of the Big Island with a great sense of neighborhood community spirit.
This home is Off-Grid meaning Solar Powered. The Solar system is brand new as of late March 2022, and is top-of-the-line. It very efficiently powers the entire home and has a new back-up generator. The water is on a catchment system so is not drinkable directly from the faucet, similar to NYC - just run it through the Berkey water purifier , boil it for 1 minute or you may prefer to drink bottled water. Off-Grid living means being mindful about the environment and your use of power and water. There is plenty of both as long as one is mindful and not excessively wasteful. We ask that you shut off the power while out and about, and not leave lights on and fans running when you're not there. Mahalo for being chill and mindful.
This home is Off-Grid meaning Solar Powered. The Solar system is brand new as of late March 2022, and is top-of-the-line. It very efficiently powers the entire home and has a new back-up generator. The water is on a catchment system so is not drinkable directly from the faucet, similar to NYC - just run it through the Berkey water purifier , boil it for 1 minute or you may prefer to drink bottled water. Off-Grid living means being mindful about the environment and your use of power and water. There is plenty of both as long as one is mindful and not excessively wasteful. We ask that you shut off the power while out and about, and not leave lights on and fans running when you're not there. Mahalo for being chill and mindful.
What makes this property unique
This lovely new off-grid home is immaculately clean and beautifully decorated. surrounded by tropical jungle, just 2 miles to the beach. and 8 minutes to historic Pahoa Town. The entire solar system is brand new as of late March 2022, with a brand new back-up generator for emergencies. Discover how cool Off-Grid living can be!
The high speed internet is great! No TV. No curling irons, hair dryers, or irons. please
Melita and French Press coffeemakers. Berkey water purifier.
By renting this property, you (guest) hereby waive and release any claims against Rental Agent, the Property owner and their successors, assigns, employees or representatives, officially or otherwise, for any injuries or death that may be sustained by Guest (including guests of Guest) on or near or adjacent to the Property, including any common facilities, activities or amenities. Guest agrees to use any such facilities or amenities entirely at the Guest’s own initiative, risk and responsibility.
The high speed internet is great! No TV. No curling irons, hair dryers, or irons. please
Melita and French Press coffeemakers. Berkey water purifier.
By renting this property, you (guest) hereby waive and release any claims against Rental Agent, the Property owner and their successors, assigns, employees or representatives, officially or otherwise, for any injuries or death that may be sustained by Guest (including guests of Guest) on or near or adjacent to the Property, including any common facilities, activities or amenities. Guest agrees to use any such facilities or amenities entirely at the Guest’s own initiative, risk and responsibility.
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