Airport, Hilo, Hawaï (ITO-Aéroport international de Hilo)
56 min en voiture
Chambres et lits
1 chambre (2 personnes)
Chambre 1
1 grand lit
Salle de bain 1
Espaces supplémentaires
Terrasse en bois ou patio
Véranda ou lanai
Cuisine
Aire de jeux extérieure
Jardin
Salle à manger
À propos de cet hébergement
UNE MAISON GROTTO ENCHANTÉE SOUS DES ARBRES DE TAILLE JURASSIQUE EST UNE VOIE ROMANTIQUE
Bienvenue à The Sweet Spot!
C'est à peu près aussi unique que dans le quartier de Kehena Beach le long de la côte sud-est de Puna de Big Island, à Hawaï. La terre est un parc multidimensionnel avec des grottes, des terrasses, des murs de lave spectaculaires, à partir desquels poussent des arbres massifs de la taille de Jurassic Park. L'une avec une portée de plus de 100 pieds de large. C'est un endroit impressionnant qui a pris 16 ans pour assembler les trois lots géologiquement connectés pour créer ce paradis de 1 1/2 acres. Le Sweet Spot a obtenu son nom parce que les gens qui venaient disaient toujours la même chose: "C'est un sweet spot." C'est le genre d'endroit, d'expérience dont vous écrivez chez vous.
Il est confortablement niché sous une verrière vertigineuse dans une grotte enchanteresse avec des baies vitrées donnant sur une scène magique à couper le souffle. Les murs sont en pin noueux et en carrelage / parquet avec des tapis persans exotiques. Partout où vous regardez, il y a une beauté verte aux couleurs d'un paradis tropical. Depuis 1991, je recueille des plantes exotiques à planter sur la propriété afin que mes invités puissent profiter d'une grande variété de faune, de fleurs et de fruits. De façon saisonnière, les gousses de cacao, le citron vert, le pamplemousse, l'avocat, la mangue, la papaye, pour les cuisiniers, il y a du romarin, de la citronnelle, des feuilles de lime kaffir, de l'origan et des poivrons hawaïens et fantômes sont prêts à être utilisés. Quand je suis arrivé, j'ai trouvé des preuves de la vieille culture hawaïenne qui avait vécu dans cette grotte, se nourrissant des mangues et les nourrissant à leurs cochons qui se trouvaient dans une zone de enclos grossièrement murée. Vous vous tenez littéralement au sommet des arbres alors que la terre tombe sous les branches géantes d'un arbre Monkey Pod. Un petit sentier plonge dans la grotte et la base des arbres et vous entrez dans un autre royaume et écosystème. La douche extérieure et les toilettes écologiques, sans parfum et à compostage, sont abritées par un manguier massif. Une expérience de salle de bain vraiment belle et unique. Notre chat de surveillance résident, Meow Meow, garde la propriété libre de rongeurs. Elle aime avoir de la compagnie mais vit à l'extérieur.
Le chalet est complètement hors réseau, entraîné par 100% de soleil et de précipitations. Les clients sont souvent surpris de voir à quel point la vie dans ce modèle autonome peut être confortable! Vous serez endormi par le chant agréable des grenouilles Coqui et le rugissement de l'océan à proximité. Le quartier est agréable à marcher et à quelques minutes de la spectaculaire côte et des vêtements optionnels Kehena Black Sand Beach. Kehena Bay est un lieu de prédilection pour les dauphins et fréquenté par les baleines en hiver. Une scène locale totalement cool a beaucoup de couleurs et de caractère.
Mercredi soir à Kalapana est le marché fermier en plein air de l'oncle Robert / pas de couverture musicale en direct. Une famille hawaïenne locale ouvre sa place à des centaines de personnes qui viennent écouter de la musique en direct, obtenir de la nourriture locale et mondiale de vendeurs, de l'artisanat local, des bijoux et des vêtements. Nous dansons, socialisons et expérimentons ce que signifie vivre Aloha. La "Red Road" est l'une des plus belles routes de Hawaï. Malheureusement, une bonne partie a été recouverte de lave au cours des derniers mois. Mais sa beauté magique serpente toujours le long de la côte à travers des courbes bordées d'arbres envahis qui créent un tunnel de verdure. Pahoa Town, à 20 minutes, est à l'origine une ville de plantation et conserve sa scène éclectique. Tin Shack Bakery, Island Natural Food Store, thaïlandais, italien, pizza, américain, hawaïen, sushi et chinois offrent une variété de délicieux choix pour votre maison ou pour emporter.
Je sais que vous allez l'adorer ici, tout le monde le fait. C'est ce genre d'endroit. Rustique, chic et 100% Aloha!
L'hôte vous demande d'effectuer les tâches suivantes avant le départ :
Sortir les poubelles
Éteindre les lumières et verrouiller les portes
Le non-respect de ces règles peut entraîner un avis négatif de la part de l’hôte.
Please leave shoes outdoors. It is Hawaiian custom. Mahalo.
Do not let the cat into the house. She lives outdoors.
Do not leave food on out on the counter. It will attract all manner of critters, insects, lizards, etc.
Renseignements importants
À savoir
Numéro d’enregistrement de l’hébergement : TA-101-069-0048-01, GE-101-069-0048-01
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement n'était équipé d'aucun détecteur de monoxyde de carbone, mais que des appareils à gaz étaient présents sur place ; pensez à apporter un détecteur portable lors de votre séjour
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement n'était équipé d'aucun détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur, une trousse de secours et un verrou de sûreté
À propos du quartier
Pahoa
ce cottage vous donne rendez-vous à Pahoa face à la mer, dans le quartier Puna Palisades. Tombez sous le charme de la beauté naturelle des environs au détour des emblématiques Mackenzie State Park et Pohoiki, ou accordez-vous un après-midi de détente aux célèbres Salle de spectacle SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center et Hobby Garden Hawaii. Les agréables Hilo Coffee Mill et Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden méritent aussi une visite. Les points d'eau des environs sont le décor idéal pour vous adonner à de nouvelles activités telles que la plongée sous-marine et le snorkeling tandis que les amoureux d'aventures en plein air pourront plutôt opter pour les balades en vélo et la randonnée.
Plage Isaac Hale Beach Park - 18 min en voiture - 14.8 km
Plage de Pohoiki - 18 min en voiture - 14.8 km
Port d'Hilo - 57 min en voiture - 69.2 km
Rainbow Falls (cascade) - 60 min en voiture - 70.0 km
Transport
Aéroport international de Hilo (ITO) - 55 min en voiture
Restaurants
Uncle's Awa Bar - 9 min en voiture
The Jokers Hideout - 27 min en voiture
Conscious Coconuts - 9 min en voiture
paradise - 20 min en voiture
Luquin's - 26 min en voiture
Foire aux questions
SWEET SPOT STAY-ENCHANTING GROTTO--Walk to the Beach and Warm Ponds Nearby accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?
Non, l’établissement n’accepte pas les animaux de compagnie.
Combien cela coûte-t-il de séjourner à SWEET SPOT STAY-ENCHANTING GROTTO--Walk to the Beach and Warm Ponds Nearby?
En date du 8 mai 2026, les prix trouvés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes à l’hébergement SWEET SPOT STAY-ENCHANTING GROTTO--Walk to the Beach and Warm Ponds Nearby le 29 mai 2026 commencent à 105 $ CA, taxes et frais en sus. Ce prix est fondé sur le plus bas prix par nuit des 24 dernières heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont sujets à changement. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix précis.
Combien coûte le stationnement à SWEET SPOT STAY-ENCHANTING GROTTO--Walk to the Beach and Warm Ponds Nearby?
L’hébergement dispose d’un stationnement sur place.
À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à SWEET SPOT STAY-ENCHANTING GROTTO--Walk to the Beach and Warm Ponds Nearby?
L’arrivée est possible à partir de 15 h.
À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à SWEET SPOT STAY-ENCHANTING GROTTO--Walk to the Beach and Warm Ponds Nearby?
Le départ est à 11 h.
Où se situe SWEET SPOT STAY-ENCHANTING GROTTO--Walk to the Beach and Warm Ponds Nearby?
Puna Palisades - cottage se trouve à 2,9 km de Salle de spectacle SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center et à moins de 10 km de Star of the Sea Painted Church et Mackenzie State Park. Les points d'intérêt suivants sont également à moins de 15 km : Pohoiki et Plage Isaac Hale Beach Park.
Avis
9,4
Exceptionnel
Les avis sont présentés en ordre chronologique, soumis à un processus de modération et vérifiés, à moins d’indication contraire.
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Lovely property. Wonderful friendly host. Lots of room. Nice living room with giant windows overlooking a forest view. Well equipped kitchen with if cooking equipment. Dark sky for stargazing.
Ken R.
Séjour de 4 nuits en janvier 2026
VrboOwner a répondu le 14 févr. 2026
Thank you for the kind words. We look forward to having you back again
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Ash C.
27 sept. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
The Sweet Spot is a very special place. The house is tucked under a massive tree canopy that made it the perfect place to escape the mid day heat. September must be mango season because the mangos falling on the tin roof caused quite the racket. We enjoyed the rustic house and outdoor shower and we had everything we desired to cook and enjoy a lovely vacation. Mickey who lives on the property made us feel right at home and had great recommendations for our daily excursions. Thank you Michael!!
Ash C.
Séjour de 8 nuits en septembre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Katherine A.
20 mars 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
It's Just Like Avatar!!!
A beautiful and slightly secluded property that is practically in a jungle. This is the coolest place I have stayed for sure. Imagine Avatar the movie in real life, that's what I kept thinking to myself!
Also there is a great black sand beach within walking distance!
Katherine A.
Séjour de 5 nuits en mars 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 20 mars 2023
Mahalo for the review. What a wonderful comparison to Avatar and yes all the treetop scenes in the movie, I can see the similarities. Again, thank you for staying with us.
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Gabriel H.
28 mars 2018
What a great place
We live on the Big Island, but on the other side, and about once a year have a "staycation" in or near Pahoa. This has been one of our best experiences yet. This was island living as it should be; quiet, self sustaining, and filled with aloha. The grounds are full of tropical fruits and local plant life, and you are welcome to explore. The cottage has a very open but safe appeal to it snuggled under majestic trees. While there is not an ocean view, when it is still at night you can hear the surf, (The surf was high during our stay so no guarantees, just our experience). Kat and her daughter are amazing hosts who live just up the hill, and they are full of aloha to share. Loved meeting them and hope to see them again soon.
Aloha from,
Gabe, Jana, George, and Geneva
Gabriel H.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mars 2018
VrboOwner a répondu le 28 mars 2020
Aloha Gabe and fam. It was so nice to meet you all! Thank you for taking good care of Meow Meow and the cottage. You are such a sweet family. We look forward to hanging out on the other side with you!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Jennifer W.
30 avr. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Really beautiful place but...
Cons: no hot water in the shower or house. At all. Ran ONLY the hot water line & never got hot water. Hubby bathed in kitchen sink with water from tea kettle.
No privacy. At all. Other houses can be seen clearly from all windows & shower of this house. That deck? It's for anyone to use & anyone on it can look right down into your shower. A house up the hill can be clearly seen from shower which means they can clearly see you in the shower. We bought 50ft clothesline and 2 shower curtains from Walmart. Removed when we left. House has no curtains or blinds or any other attempts for privacy. Maybe a dressing blind would be nice to hide behind when getting dressed? No air conditioning. Cools off nicely at night & is fine into the am but then the humidity starts to climb & it's time for a cold shower & leave for the day. Off grid/solar power. Ran out of power one night. Came close on other nights. Issue if you need cpap. Very hard to find in the dark. Poor lady there had to direct us in.
The good? Overall it was great! We slept well. The little peeper frogs sang loudly all night. The stars were beautiful! Vegetation like a lush rainforest. If you approach this with tent camping in mind, you'll do fine. We are both very happy we did this. Even with all the 'cons' for us, this place was a great experience & it's one we'll never forget. We talked about it since we've left & agree that we would stay here again but would be better prepared. Thanks for this place! Truly unique!
Jennifer W.
Séjour de 6 nuits en avril 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 18 mai 2023
Hi Jennifer, thanks for reviewing us! I’m glad we got the electricity stable enough for your cpap. Regarding the hot water, I am so sorry to read you were struggling in silence. The whole house runs off one hot water system so the fact that you had hot water in the kitchen - I wonder if you missed my initial message about the hot water tap in the shower being blue, rather than red - ie, you were using the wrong tap in the shower. Regarding the privacy, we haven’t had complaints before but are reviewing the setup. Generally the huge mango tree and jungle hide the shower from the neighbors.
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Kevin L.
29 janv. 2019
Very private
Quite and relaxing
Kevin L.
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Jordan F.
29 mars 2018
Stay here.
Kat was very welcoming and a great host. Her place is a perfect place to stay. The house is very comfortable with a huge window and view of the rain forest surroundings. Her yard and property is nicely landscaped with interesting plants and fruit trees. The location is great, a short walk to a beautiful and laid back beach, a short drive along a scenic road to snorkel spots, warm pools and flowing lava. I would definitely come back!
Jordan F.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mars 2018
Avis vérifié
6/10 – Acceptable
John O.
27 févr. 2018
Three weeks at Puna Palisades
To begin, I must state that Kat is a wonderful host and was a delight to meet. However, the cottage was advertised as having a "composting toilet." The composting toilet was actually a 5 gallon bucket. While the contents may technically be composted, this was technically NOT a composting toilet.
Upon arrival, we were informed that the resident cat needed to be fed twice a day. This detail was omitted in the description of the property. I graciously fed the cat, but as I was on vacation I would have preferred not having this assignment. I don't own a pet because I don't want to care for a pet.
Finally, the bed pillows in the cottage reeked and should have been changed out years ago. In fact, the stench was so bad that I bought 2 new ones. So, to the next occupants, "you're welcome!"
John O.
Séjour de 21 nuits en janvier 2018
VrboOwner a répondu le 28 mars 2020
Aloha John! Thank you for being wonderful guests.
Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate the opportunity to make each visit better for future guests.
I'm sorry the toilet was more rustic than you expected. I will be more clear on the listing so that people have an accurate idea of what to expect. That being said, it is a functional system that tends to be unoffending to the nose because of the sawdust that is used in the process. And you have to admit, it's an epic view to enjoy while doing your business ;)
I apologize for not checking in with you about feeding Meow Meow. I usually give guests the option to feed her or have me feed her, and when I reviewed our communications, I realized that I did not offer that option to you. No one else has ever actually taken me up on the offer to have me feed her, I think generally people prefer their privacy to having me come over to do it. But thank you for taking on the chore while you were here. She definitely appreciated it!
And darn it I'm so sorry I missed the musty pillows. It's the most common frequently replaced item because in this humid climate, they do tend to get icky rather quickly. I wish that you had asked me about it, I would have grabbed some new ones for you no problem! That's part of my job here, keeping everyone taken care of! So hopefully future guests who read this know that I'm here to help make their stay as fantastic as possible.
Thank you for staying with us. A hui hou!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Deana D.
3 févr. 2018
Loved it. Exactly what I had imagined. Close to everything we wanted to see.
The house is in such a perfect setting. The sounds are incredible. It's like nature putting you to sleep every night. The interior fits it all. Meow Meow is awesome. There is something to be said about simple living. No stress and a great place to meditate. Thank You Kat. You are wonderful and perfect to deal with. Hope you have a wonderful day. I will be back. Aloha
Deana D.
Séjour de 12 nuits en janvier 2018
Avis ancien
10/10 – Excellent
Joe L.
20 nov. 2017
Great location, relaxing stay
We had a wonderful time visiting the big island and staying in this cozy, relaxing home. It is tucked away nicely in the woods in a quiet area that is close to the beach, but not too far from the city life and attractions that the big island offers. Would highly recommend staying here if you plan to visit the big island, especially if you are flying into Hilo. Was a great weekend getaway.
Joe L.
Séjour de 3 nuits en novembre 2017
VrboOwner a répondu le 28 mars 2020
Thanks for staying with us Joe! You are welcome back any time!
Avis ancien
10/10 – Excellent
April C.
5 oct. 2017
Beyond great expectations!
I was very comfortable in a charming and rustic cottage in beautiful surroundings. Kehena black sand beach, Wai'opae tidepools and bike ride or hike to lava flow into the ocean were very close by. I love the friendly locals, and Kat the property manager and her daughter are the nicest and most helpful people. Also the pets (2 dogs and 3 cats) are super friendly and add character to this wonderful place.
April C.
Séjour de 3 nuits en octobre 2017
Avis ancien
8/10 – Bien
Gene M.
18 févr. 2017
Charming with lots of frogs. Kitchen could use a good cleaning.
Private and jungly.
Gene M.
VrboOwner a répondu le 28 mars 2020
I am not sure what Gene means by "Kitchen could use a good cleaning" because other than using scouring powder on the stove so there isn't a spot on it, or the counter tops or the sink the next step would be, paint?
The wood in the kitchen is recycled old growth redwood and I admit it looks rustic and like it is 100 years old. I could bust out a floor sander and re-do it. The stone work I have scrubbed on my hands and knees. I am always open to improve the experience and after each guest I go through the place with vacuum, mop, scrub brush (where needed) soap, scouring powder and pads. The fridge does have some rust on it, (which may make it look dirty) and that is due to living so close to the ocean. The salt air corrodes everything. The next option is to get a new fridge that is stainless steel.
Avis ancien
10/10 – Excellent
Chris S.
14 févr. 2017
Authentic Hawaiian experience
This is a beautiful place!!! The bed was comfortable, the shower under the mango tree unique and warm water. It was was unusual for us and out of the box. We ate and enjoyed the hot tub at nearby kanalui resort. Also enjoyed uncle jimmys, a place where wonderful food and art store with jewelry and pottery. Withinin 6 miles the most amazing lava experience, 4 m bike ride to see lava firehose. Never saw anything like it. Micheal is a wonderful host, did his best to help us! Lord Bless him and his house was special place to us.
Chris S.
VrboOwner a répondu le 28 mars 2020
I love to hear this from my guests. I want them to really feel the magic of the land and nature. As an FYI: it is Kalani Honua eco resort that has spas, massage, hot tubs and meals served to the public. And it is Uncle Roberts' (not Jimmy's)
Aloha all,
Marlin
Sweet Spot
Avis ancien
10/10 – Excellent
Ana P.
25 janv. 2017
Sneekily private close to lots of attractions
Marlins place was a perfect place to crash after full days or just chill around. The outdoor shower, huge trees and beautiful gardens made me feel like I was right in the jungle! It was a funky place with a welcoming host. Ill visit again. Thanks Marlin :)
Ana P.
VrboOwner a répondu le 28 mars 2020
This Canadian couple was a dream to host. Appreciative for the closeness of the natural surroundings and digging the 'cabin in the woods' feeling but more like "cabin in the jungle". They even took me out to dinner. WoW! that really blew me away.
I think what they mean by 'funky' is that the place looks homemade because it was. Not a contractor/subdivision type dwelling but built in such a way that it brings the beauty of the property into the cabin with the giant floor to ceiling windows. Nature lovers really love the location as so much is so close and no need to go far to see alot. I look forward to hosting you and make your vacation epic
À propos de l’hôte
Hôte : Michael Marlin
I am a unique and rare individual and can tell you stories of running away with the circus, playing Las Vegas and headlining comedy clubs as a juggler last century. I am producer of the show LUMA: Art in Darkness which you can find by a google search. It is a human light show that has played internationally. I am the author of the Contemplative Navel, which you can see the cartoons of at mindofmarlin (dot) the the whole profile of me. I am a toy inventor Slingerzz which is based on how vines rap around things. I got the idea watching nature and you can see vids of those at MindofMarlin I am a humorous guy and a creative artist in many ways. My place is a reflection of my artistic and creative bent. I have been cited by POTUS for my volunteer work with boys and mentoring and work as a life and transformational coach as my life has been a study of communications, humanities, psychology, mythology, and various modalities of facilitation. I have traveled to over 40 countries and have stayed at lots and lots of hotels and the like. I created a place that really embraces the person so they feel at home.
Voici pourquoi l’hôte a choisi cet hébergement
It took sixteen years to put the three lots together as the fit geologically, You will understand when you come. I could have gone for the view of the lava and the ocean but I wanted the lush and green grotto with the three giant trees as my companions and I am so glad I went that way. I came to the area in the 80's and founded a juggling community and lived in a tree house with no electricity for five years. But the time came to move on and I found this place which is closer to the beach and stunning. That is the best word to describe the property as it really does take your breath away when you drop down into the Magic Grotto or what Hawaiian's call a "Puka" which literally means hole. KiPuka street has a collapsed lava tube that runs the length of the street and this is at the top of the division with the most dramatic lava wall that you look out over from the window seat. The trees and terrain is what drew me here.
Voici ce qui rend cet hébergement unique
The view from the main room out into the Grotto is a marvel to behold. The outdoor shower next to a massive trunk of a mango tree is priceless and looking up at the big tree laying on the giant roots that snake over the ground will have you feeling like a little kid again. You have stayed and may have forgotten the many hotels you have stayed in. This place is unforgettable. The tree deck is the kind of place where people just melt over. Big enough for a dinner party and so enchanting to lounge in. The WiFi signal works well enough that you can video conference and your friends and family won't believe you are up in a tree top. Though in a subdivision, you would hardly know it give how private this location is.