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Sunny Pahoa Retreat: Snorkel, Hike & Shop!

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A two-story house with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A wooden deck with a white railing overlooking a well-maintained lawn and tropical vegetation, including palm trees and a variety of shrubs.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden bookshelf, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious living area with a flat-screen TV, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Onsite parking available
    Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer/dryer
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Pāhoa, HI
  • Place, Pahoa Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hawaiian Beaches Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lava Tree State Monument
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

3 Double Sofa Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

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About the area

Pahoa

Located in Pahoa, this holiday home is by the sea. Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hawaiian Beaches Park and Lava Tree State Monument. SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center and Hilo Coffee Mill are also worth visiting.
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Map
Pāhoa, HI

What's nearby

  • Pahoa Museum - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Hawaiian Beaches Park - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Lava Tree State Monument - 12 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Star of the Sea Painted Church - 20 min drive - 27.3 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 32 min drive - 38.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Marzo's Country Sports Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lava Thai Food - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Black Rock Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny Pahoa Retreat: Snorkel, Hike & Shop! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunny Pahoa Retreat: Snorkel, Hike & Shop!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunny Pahoa Retreat: Snorkel, Hike & Shop!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny Pahoa Retreat: Snorkel, Hike & Shop!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny Pahoa Retreat: Snorkel, Hike & Shop! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Hawaiian Beaches Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Pahoa Museum and Lava Tree State Monument. Star of the Sea Painted Church and Kilauea Caverns of Fire are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 19 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay.

Perfectly nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place

We absolutely loved our quick stay here. The house was clean and we were able to have our pets with us. It's a great location and is in a very quiet, relaxed neighborhood.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was good. It was Half way between the volcano and Hilo. House had a musty smell, and kitchen drawers were sticky and slightly dirty. Some mold in Downstairs shower. Overall the house served our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

so relaxing!

Plenty of room for the family to spread out, great home base for the Hilo area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home with lots of privacy

My family stayed in this home for a month and it exceeded our expectations. The home was everything we expected and more. The house is at the end of a dead end street and is super quiet and private. The home was stocked with everything we needed plus more. Would recommend and would definitely stay here again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lots of wildlife.

We especially enjoyed this property because it backs up to the jungle. So many birds and wildlife roamed around. The many fruit trees were also welcomed.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Spacious accommodations close to Hilo and Volcanoes National Park

We were a group of six friends vacationing at Big Island, and stayed at Hilo for three nights. The accommodation here was spacious, in a quiet neighbourhood, and midway between Hilo and Volcanoes National Park. The host was very accommodating and got us items that were either missing or had run out. We had a nice stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

Relaxing stay for a rainforest retreat. Lots of space; we enjoyed the downstairs with comfortable couch and TV after long days. Appreciated that there were plenty of toiletries and towels. Host also provided water bottles which was a nice touch. Excellent washer/dryer as well. Communication was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious and place was clean and very quiet on a dead end street. Orange tree was a great treat in the back yard. They were great snacks. Large enough for 2 cars to park. Away from town or traffic congestion. minuted away from shopping.Only one slight negative was the down stairs had a musty smell from all the damp rain they were getting and windows being closed up for so long.Very damp downstairs. Purchased 3 moisture collection boxes and air fresheners to help with the small.Other than that it was a nice place.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was overpromised. It was not clean, smelled, and was not okay to stay at. We opted to just get a hotel room in Hilo instead so we were out 2 nights of rent for this place. I attempted to contact the host and got no response back. Seemed like it was a purposeful rip off. The neighbors were all yelling at their children and the dogs next door were barking not stop. We had just stopped to drop off our stuff and were so disappointed we decided to look for some where else to stay while we ate supper. We went back and grabbed our stuff and left as we were so appalled at the conditions of the place. Houses like this should not be allowed on VRBO to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious property close to Hilo and Volcanoes National Park

A group of six of us stayed here for three nights. The property is very spacious with one bedroom at the top level (with a king bed) and two bedrooms on the bottom (with two queen beds) and very comfortable. The neighbourhood is quiet (although the coqui frogs sure were loud), and the location is convenient to both Hilo, and the Volcanoes National Park. The host was very accommodating and got us items that were either missing or had run out. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country living

The write up for the property is accurate. I really liked the location, it was ideal for getting around and seeing the sites without too much driving. There’s also good food options around Pahoa. The lack of A/C was hard for us just because it makes the inside more humid and attract more pests. There’s also a lot of wildlife singing their songs at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disappointing Stay with Safety Concerns

The property description was accurate regarding the space, but many other aspects were misleading. While the yard was lovely, we encountered issues with the neighbors, who made it clear that they did not want us there. We experienced yelling and felt unsafe, with their dog barking incessantly at our children while they issued threats, such as telling us their dogs would jump the fence at our children who were not instigating anything. Phrases like 'get out' and 'go home' were directed at us multiple times.Additionally, the condition of the property itself was disappointing. The cleanliness was subpar, with dirty furniture that was either broken or worn. When raising the blinds, we found dead bugs—lots of them—on every windowsill, and there was food residue all over the cabinets in the kitchen. One of the beds had a mattress that sagged significantly in the middle, and the bedding was cheap and quite old.Traveling all the way from California with five children on a tight budget, we found ourselves unable to relocate, especially during the holiday season. We are very disappointed with VRBO and Evolve for not adequately vetting or representing this property, leading to a distressing experience overall.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2025
Hi Jennifer, we take guest feedback seriously and have passed your comments on to the homeowner, who would like to share the following:-We’re sorry to hear that your stay did not fully meet your expectations. We were unaware of the concerns you mentioned, as we have not received any feedback from neighbors about issues with our guests. The dog in the area is known to be friendly and playful, and we’ve never encountered any complaints regarding it.-If there was an issue with a bed or other furniture, we’re happy to repair or replace it, as we’ve done with other items. We encourage guests to contact our Guest Contact during their stay for any concerns or issues.We are committed to providing an exceptional experience for all our guests and take pride in welcoming many more, as reflected by the positive feedback we consistently receive.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

The property is very comfortable and spacious. We stayed upstairs and our adult children stayed downstairs. We enjoyed the Netflix entertainment on both tv screens. We spent time visiting Kalapana and Hawaii Volcanoes NP. We saw lava.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

My family enjoyed this rental place. It very spacious, clean, and we are able to use many of the items the house had (cooler, kitchen items). Pet friendly, lots of outdoor space. Very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and specious house.

Chean house to stay near to hilo and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for our Work-cation

We used this rental while getting the feel of the island. We visited Hilo, Kona, and Volcano National Park. We worked from the rental in the morning and went visiting different areas in the early afternoons. Plenty of space for the grandparents, us, and our two kids. The property manager was great. He sent us nearby attractions and shopping areas. And thoughtfully dropped off a can opener when I said one was needed. The only room for improvement is the need of some boogie boards, and some more screens around the upper lanai as the bugs came out in the evenings and it was hard to enjoy that area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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