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Oliana Cottage - Kehena Beach - Allergy Friendly

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A house with a gravel driveway, a wooden fence, and a garden with various plants.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by tropical vegetation.
A spacious room with a bed, a dining table, a kitchen area, and large windows.
A bedroom with two beds, a glass table, and large windows with a view of greenery.
A modern kitchen with a glass dining table, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Puna Beach Palisades, HI
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Place, Rainbow Falls
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Additional Outdoor Shower

Towels provided · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Pahoa

Located in Puna Palisades, a neighbourhood in Pahoa, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Mackenzie State Park and Pohoiki reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center and Hilo Coffee Mill. Akatsuka Orchid Gardens and Aloha Candy Company are also worth visiting. Snorkelling, power boating 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 nearby.
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Puna Beach Palisades, HI

What's nearby

  • Kehena Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 51 min drive - 62.8 km
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 56 min drive - 68.5 km
  • Port of Hilo - 56 min drive - 68.1 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 58 min drive - 69.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luquin's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Jokers Hideout - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Hot Dog Guy - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Conscious Coconuts - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kalapana Night Market - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oliana Cottage - Kehena Beach - Allergy Friendly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oliana Cottage - Kehena Beach - Allergy Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Oliana Cottage - Kehena Beach - Allergy Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oliana Cottage - Kehena Beach - Allergy Friendly?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Oliana Cottage - Kehena Beach - Allergy Friendly located?

Located in Puna Palisades, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center and within 6 miles (10 km) of Star of the Sea Painted Church and Mackenzie State Park. Pohoiki and Pohoiki Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful quiet location. I’d recommend anyone to stay here. Black sand beach was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very complete apartment behind the host's home. Not many restaurants in the local area so it is a good idea to stop in Pahoa for your food and drinks.The South Coast is so beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The home was very clean and incredibly quiet. The bed was super comfortable. The host was fantastic, very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful, comfortable place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your great, kind and thorough review. I enjoyed your stay and hope you return. Mahalo nui loa!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Babette kept me informed well and gave clear directions on how to find the location. The cottage was kept nice and clean and While I did not stay long it was a nice place to rest for the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb, 2026
Aloha Josh. Thank you for your being a great guest, good communicator, very neat and clean, and for your kind informative review. Hope you will make a return visit. A hui hou
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
So peaceful! We could hear the songbirds first thing in the morning and when the sun was going down.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage close to Kehena Beach

The place was spotless, easy walking distance to Kehena Beach and 1/2 hour drive from Pāhoa. Babette was a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan, 2025
Thank you Michael for your fine review. Michael was a great guest, friendly, considerate, very neat and clean, excellent communicator. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice simple studio. Lots of extras in kitchen: you can cook here if you want to. Babette is very good host
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2025
Thank you for your kind and informative review. William was a great guest, interesting, neat and clean, good communicator. Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Generous Hospitality

Thanks for all the site seeing advice! We enjoyed the cottage, it had all we needed and wifi worked great for us!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov, 2022
Thank you so much for writing a review. It was pleasure to meet you too. Really enjoyed your enthusiasm for all the great things to see and do on the island. Welcome back any time. Mahalo!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Very much enjoyed the cottage. Exactly as advertised. Great base for exploring the island & the beach within walking distance is a great combination! On top of it, Babette is wonderful & very accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr, 2024
Aloha Jedidiah, Thank you for your great and kind review. Enjoyed meeting you and look forward to a return visit any time. Jedidiah was a super guest, very neat and clean, friendly, excellent communicator. Mahalo nui l oa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

Babette’s cottage was the perfect place for a quiet holiday for my partner and I. She was very communicative and so helpful with suggestions and any questions throughout our stay. We can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan, 2024
Thank you Lizabeth for your kind review. You two were delightful guests, warm, friendly, gracious, generous, neat, clean, great communicators. Looking forward to your return anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

A lovely little cottage with a great host, next to one of the most beautiful beaches on earth
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2023
Nathan was a great guest, friendly, considerate, excellent communicator, very neat and clean. Welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little getaway

Perfect little cottage with everything you need including a little outdoor shower that was perfect after a long day in the sun. Babette was kind and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb, 2025
Joshua and his partner were great guests on a short stay, friendly, gracious, considerate, super neat and clean. Welcome back any time. Mahalo nui loa!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An absolutely beautiful cottage.

We stayed the month of January in this lovely cottage. The setting was beautiful, the area was sophisticated and the hostess was knowledgeable about the area. She has a superclean cottage, no bugs or unwanted pests. One cute geckco would visit us occassionally.We will recommend this place to friends and family.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb, 2025
Thank you for your kind review and for being such wonderful guests - in every category, very neat and clean, great communicators, quiet, adventurous! Looking forward to your return and getting to enjoy your company again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small but comfortable

We enjoyed our stay here. We are not the type of people who are looking for a lot of frills, just want a comfortable place that is close to the places we want to see. It was about 40 minutes to Volcanoes NP and a very short walk to Kehana Beach. The bed was comfortable, water pressure was good, and the outdoor shower was quite nice. Babette was very friendly and informative.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr, 2024
Aloha Jeff, Thank you for your kind review above. My apologies for taking so long to reply, just finding where to put the review on Vrbo now. Jeff was a great guest, friendly, neat and clean, good communicator. Welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Host

Clothing optional black sand beach is right up the street and that’s what I came for. Host’s communication is amazing and made accommodations when needed! I’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2022
Always appreciate a kind and informative review. It is great to know that my guests enjoyed what this fairly remote part of the Big Island and I have to offer. Nearby naturist Kehena Beach is a big attraction and very popular on sunny days and weekends.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Kalapana Cottage

Babette's cottage had everything we needed to comfortably spend a few days exploring the Hilo side of the Big Island. The location has decent privacy (adjacent properties were mostly obstructed by vegetation), the internet speed was good, and the kitchen/bathroom/bed were exactly as described. We enjoyed sitting outside at night listening to the coqui frogs and star gazing through partly cloudy skies. Overall we had a great time and would definitely stay again. Thanks Babette!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2023
Thank you Tyler for your kind and detailed review. Tyler was a great guest too, friendly, interesting, independent, considerate, neat and clean. Welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most peaceful & beautiful stay!

I had the privilege of staying at this property for one month. I will miss it! Especially the sound of the ocean which can be heard from this cute cottage. The bed is comfortable and I slept so great here. Also, it's QUIET! If you want peace, you found it. The shower is hot with strong water pressure. The mini fridge (with small freezer) met my needs perfectly. The host is so kind and made sure I felt comfortable asking for anything I needed. Checking in was a breeze. I parked and was able to understand the self check-in process easily. Highly, highly recommended. This is a very special location on the Big Island you will enjoy.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2025
Bryan was an awesome guest, kind, considerate, interesting, very neat and clean. Welcome back any time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cute Kehena Cottage

Adorable studio in the "jungle" with birds and frogs that serenade you all night long. This outbuilding has all you need for a very cost efficient stay in a less traveled area far from the usual Starbucks tourist zones. Near amazing volcanic beaches that were formed only a few years ago, you can walk on some of the newest land this Earth has produced. If off the beaten path is your thing, this place will likely suit your needs. We used it for exploring a less known area of the Big Island and National Volcanic Park. Comfortable bed and shower, mini kitchen has the basics and the owner is happy to give tips and travel info if needed. The frogs are quite loud but we found the "white noise" appealing and didn't keep us awake, but more sensitive folks should be aware.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Mahalo for writing a great review! So happy to know that you were comfortable in the cottage and enjoyed exploring this little piece of paradise.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, attentive, and peaceful

Babette was a wonderful hostess during our stay and went above and beyond to ensure that we were comfortable. She provided a lot of useful info for things to do in the area. Babette is very attentive and communicative. The place was clean and comfortable. Just as a warning- the frogs are really loud at night so if you’re used to living in the city, you might want bring plugs. My partner grew up in the country so he liked it, but I had trouble sleeping the first night. This place is somewhat off-grid and away from everything while still being in a “neighborhood”. There is no cell phone reception but the WiFi worked fine. Also, there is no AC but I found it to be fine with the windows open and the fan on. I liked that it was within walking distance of Kehena beach. If I ever come back to the Big Island, I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
Thank you Lauren for being great guests, friendly, adventurous, considerate, and very neat and clean. And thank you for writing a review full of information. The Oliana Cottage is in a very rural part of the island located 20 miles from the nearest town of Pahoa with 2 grocery stores, restaurants, 2 banks, and 3 gas stations. The Cottage is in a neighborhood with about 50 houses on 150 half-acre house lots with paved streets and overhead electric. Off-grid are the rainwater catchment and septic systems. Frogs can be loud and one time a few years ago a wild pig ran through here making noise. Almost forgot the geckos that live with us here too. Looking forward to your return visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded cottage in paradise

This cute cottage provides a cozy little getaway surrounded by lush jungle views. The nightly nature sounds were so soothing and helped lull us to sleep. At times we could hear the ocean. In just a short walk and climb down the hillside, you will find one of the best black sand beaches we've ever been to (clothing was optional 😉). A short walk the other way, there's a cute little shop with some snacks and clothing. The cottage is on the owner's property and behind the house. We had a little difficulty making sure we were in the right place (we arrived late at night) and theres shared parking with the owner in the driveway. It is at least a 25 minute drive to the nearest drug store, but it was so worth it for the privacy and views. The recommendations were spot on, make sure you bring cash for the local markets! If you happen to be visiting on a Wednesday night, Uncle Robert's market down the road provided live music, strong drinks, amazing fresh food and an experience you won't forget. If we're ever back on the big island, we'll definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr, 2024
Aloha Molly, Thank you for your kind and generous review, and all the detailed information! Molly was a delightful guest, excellent communicator, friendly, respectful, very neat and clean. Looking forward to a return visit any time. And would really love to know any details of what can be improved in the driving directions, especially for after-dark arrivals. Mahalo nui loa.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really neat little place. It feels as though you are in the country. There are other homes near this cottage, but other than the primary home, the others are not really visible due to the beautiful tropical plants. There is a nice screen separating the sliding entry door from the main house. It feels really private inside, we left the windows open and blinds up most of the time. The room is spacious with a large closet. The bed was queen sized. It has an Indian aesthetic in the decorating. A yoga matt in the closet. The beach was a very short walk maybe 10-15 minutes. Kehna is amazing, but has no bathrooms etc, so having this as your home within walking distance is ideal. Just at the end of the block, on the way to the beach, is a wild sort of park, paths through the jungle for car, with clearings at the cliff face where you can look over the ocean. The sunrise from here is wonderful. On Sunday night there is a drum circle festival going on a short walk to the North. You can hear the drums faintly from the cottage. The festival is a groovy wild hippie sort of thing, very fun. Food vendors and such too. Babette our host was a delight. She is careful to give you privacy, but is full of insight and conversation if you try, which we did. I'm glad we did. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place to get away - simple, clean, comfortable and close to nature

We had a wonderful visit at the Cottage. We wanted a place to unplug and enjoy the natural aspects of the island. This was perfect, when we wanted quite isolation, all we had to do was take a short stroll through the forest to the spectacular cliffs on the ocean. When we wanted to see the other sites, we drove up the coast or out through the rain forest to take in volcanos, waterfalls, shopping, and dining. Not to mention a gracious host to help out with information and insights. It may not be in the heart of the "tourist action" but it was perfect to enjoy the heart of the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr, 2024
Thank you Steven for your great review written back in 2018 before the lava erupted near here. Hope you return to this spectacular part of the island. Mahalo nui loa.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing place

We went to celebrate our honeymoon and the host made our stay incredible. The place is very nice, clean, and very close to the best beach and other wonderful sites. I'll definitely come back there in a heartbeat
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Private, well-equipped, comfortable

My husband and I sought a venue away from tourists, shops, noise, traffic, and unnecessaries, like dishwashers, washer/dryers, jacuzzies, restaurants, and vast living space. Oliana Cottage was all of that and more. It was cozy but well equipped. In one room there was a kitchen area, a dining area, a sleeping area, and to the side a bathroom. Towels, extra bedding, utensils, and even snorkel gear were provided. The owner gave us a map of the attractions close by, of which there are many: warm ponds, tidal pools, Lava Tree Park, MacKenzie Park, a black sand beach, and sites of lava flow (pahoehoe). It was also quite close to the road to the viewing site of the active Kilauea lava flow. Frogs serenaded us at night. For anyone seeking to avoid the usual touristy things, this cottage is perfect.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Aloha Shelley, thank you for your kind and thoughtful review. It was pleasure to meet you and Max, and to host you in the cottage. Really appreciate your thorough and accurate description of what I have to offer guests in this little corner of paradise, a spot that reminds many of a gracious slower old-style Hawaii.
Archival

8/10 Good

Quiet, comfortable, convenient, 'no-frills' accommodations.

If you're looking for comfortable no-frills accommodations in the Kalapana area, close to lava flow, then this is your place. Babette was very responsive and easy to communicate with. She graciously let us check in early at 3pm instead of the usual 4pm check-in. After hiking to the lava flow at sunrise, it was nice to be able to relax and take a nap. The next morning we took the Lava Ocean Tours boat out of Isaac Hale harbor, a quick 20 min drive from Oliana Cottage, for the sunrise tour to the lava flowing into the ocean. Thank you, Babette!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Mahalo for writing a good review. I'm glad that the lava flow and boat tour were spectacular. Future guests, please be sure to study the photos of the cottage to make sure it has all the amenities you require for a great stay.
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