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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Property grounds
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Pahoa, HI
  • Hobby Garden Hawaii
    35 min drive
  • Port of Hilo
    46 min drive
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    46 min drive
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    48 min drive

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About the area

Pahoa

With a stay at this vacation home in Pahoa, you'll be on the beach, and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Kapoho Beach and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Pahoa Museum. .This beach vacation home is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Star of the Sea Painted Church.
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What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 39 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 46 min drive
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 46 min drive
  • Rainbow Falls - 48 min drive
  • Richardson's Ocean Park - 57 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thep Thai Cuisine - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Black Rock Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪No. 1 Chinese Barbecue - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pahoa Fresh Fish - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tin Shack Bake - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

3-Level OCEANFRONT HOME

Welcome to the East-side of Hawaii and Kai Honu Hale, the Ocean Turtle House! This 3-level oceanfront gem in Hawaiian Beaches offers a unique floating-on-water experience with its proximity to the Pacific Ocean.

Throughout the year, from every room in this 2-bedroom house and 1 studio loft (with open bedroom concept) and 2 baths, you'll enjoy 180-degree unobstructed ocean views. Witness magnificent sunrises, playful dolphins, turtles, and even up-close whale sightings during winter months.

Our house is in an ideal neighborhood for walks. Relax on outdoor lounge chairs with stunning ocean views. Just 7 minutes from Pahoa town, offering various dining options, and 45 minutes from the Hawaii Volcano National Park.

The living room boasts panoramic windows with daily turtle sightings. Amenities include a 37' flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. A charcoal BBQ is available for your use; just bring your charcoals.

Experience paradise at Kai Honu Hale, where the ocean becomes your daily companion, and your Hawaiian dream vacation awaits.

If you need advice on any spot in the Big Island, we are here for answers. We can give you informative advice being that we are from the Big Island and live here too. We are located 30-35 minutes from the Hilo airport. Check-in is from 3:00 PM or after. Check-out is at 10:00 AM unless other arrangements have been made. Upon confirmation, directions will be e-mailed to you. Base rate is for 2 people only.

TA-106-962-3296-01
STVR-19-351483

Mahalo from the East-side of the Big Island. Emails preferred.

Keywords: House
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, a video library, and snowboarding nearby. Recreational activities include snorkeling nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Liv

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee grinder

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking must be outside only,

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Attachable high chair and baby gate in garage.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-106-962-3296-01, TA-106-962-3296-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

3-level Oceanfront Home. NOT Area Recent Lava Flow
3-level Oceanfront Home. NOT Area Recent Lava Flow Pahoa
3-level Oceanfront Home. NOT Area Recent Lava Flow House
3-level Oceanfront Home. NOT Area Recent Lava Flow House Pahoa
3-level Oceanfront Home. NOT Area Recent Lava Flow House Pahoa
3-level Oceanfront Home. NOT Area Recent Lava Flow House
3-level Oceanfront Home. NOT Area Recent Lava Flow Pahoa
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3 level Oceanfront Home. NOT IN Area With Recent Lava Flow!!!
3 level Oceanfront Home
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3-Level OCEANFRONT HOME Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 327 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 327 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 327 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 327 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 327 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing spot!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Three bedrooms gave everyone their own space. Well equipped kitchen for family get together meals. Sitting outside to watch the ocean right out front during the day was amazing and star gazing at night was unbelievable. A memorable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean view!
Wonderful stay! Loved everything about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Incredible view
This property has incredible views! It’s definitely an older home than is in need of some updating but the beauty of the crashing ocean waves mostly makes up for it. There was no dishwasher or air conditioning but that didn’t affect
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Asha P.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Desire S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy beds, great view, needs some updates
Overall, it was a good stay, and I would stay here again. The view and sounds of the ocean were amazing as promised. The beds were comfortable, which is a huge priority for me. The location is not super convenient to activities, but it is a quiet neighborhood. The only major complaint for us was the living room furniture. Every piece was uncomfortable and falling apart. There was no really comfortable place to sit together and chat.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and exactly as described
The property was exactly as described. Great location and central to all we wanted to do. We slept great with ocean breezes and never had a problem with no a/c. The driveway was steep but we knew that from our instructions and we expected that with level where we parked and unloaded.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular! Great location for beautiful ocean views.
I loved this beach house rental. The host did an excellent job stocking the unit. The house was Very clean and the unit has everything you need for your stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oceanfront beauty
This property is located beautifully and is well maintained. Beds were comfortable and home was perfect for our needs. We could sit for hours watching and listening to waves.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing View!
The view was spectacular and we loved the quiet neighborhood. The host was quick to respond and was friendly. Glad there was a washer with detergent, dishes and dish soap as well as shampoo and body wash. Home was easily accessible to us and parking was perfect. The floor was sticky, i told everone to wear shoes. The towlels did not smell good, they smelled like they were left in the washer too long. Front door did not have a dead bolt lock, we propt it with a chair. It was HOT, no AC, so i had to put 2 fans in my room and it was still hot. I now know its not common to have AC because of the cost of electricity. It was so hot in the house that my hersheys chocolate bar, never solidified! Also, be prepared to hear crashing waves all night, which i know is soothing to some :) Overall, great stay besides the AC. AGAIN, THE VIEW WAS SPECTACULAR!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parker W., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views right on the water
Amazing view, right on the water in a quiet neighborhood. Very relaxing with the sound of the waves crashing. Also nice bonus that they don’t have a long “to-do” list upon checkout like many other places do. We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee A.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING on the cliff ocean home !!
We decided to stay here because we wanted to experience the Southeast side of the island and be close to both Hilo and the Volcanoes National Park. This house was well suited to that, being around 45 minutes to either destination with easy driving routes. The house itself is beautiful inside with 3 levels to enjoy. Our son occupied one of the middle level sleeping rooms, and my wife and I occupied the top level bedroom. Wonderful crashing surf sounds all night and stunning black basalt rocks to gaze at from the back yard. No air conditioning but the breeze of the ocean and the numerous ceiling fans cooled down the house for sleeping quite well. Fully equipped kitchen connected to comfortable living room area was delightful to enjoy our dinners each night. Wifi was great throughout the house which was very helpful for our son who needed to connect a few times for remote work with the mainland. The neighborhood was very quiet and peaceful, walkable and felt safe. Friendly folks to talk with if out for a stroll and even a nearby Little Free Library box ! I especially enjoyed all the tastefully displayed artwork and decor throughout the house. Very unique and worthwhile place to stay! We had NO problems at all during our stay. I would highly recommend to anyone! My only regret was not budgeting in an entire day to just STAY PUT, not go anywhere, and enjoy this space and setting. Richard, you were an awesome host and thanks for all your detailed instructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joey F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waves crashing to welcome you home!
Here on the Big Island to celebrate a milestone birthday. I opted to split my 2 week stay and see both sides of the island. This house is Just wanted I needed. Very quite neighborhood, easy to get to and having the ocean talk to you every minute of your stay is a great way to relax and mostly disconnect. Plenty of room, nice bed(s), everything I needed was there. Please note, there isn't much of a nightlife, (and Really that's what I loved about it). Plenty of coast line to walk/hike and I spent at least an hour every morning doing just that to catch sunrise. Very beautiful. Lots of Hawaiian history nearby, too It was a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves
We enjoyed our 4-night stay. The house was clean, lots of windows to keep you cool, and was in a very quiet neighborhood. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 star
Awesome location. Right on the ocean. Hear the waves all day long.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaewon Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely ocean side view, that comes with the caveats of being managed personally vs. commerically
Liv was a friendly host, and everything was cleanly set up when we got to the property. The ocean view as just as depicted in the photos -- breathtaking and close up. Liv had a comprehensive guide prepped in the living room area, and the kitchen and laundry machines helped us have a more home-like experience during our family vacation. The neighborhood was quaint and nice with a beach park close by, and ~$400/night was a decent deal considering the view and number of people it can host too. But it did come with the caveats of being an ocean-side property that's not commercially managed. The property did not have an AC (only ceiling fans), which was okay temperature-wise in rainy Hilo, but it was quite humid and sticky (the wooden floors and countertops, for example). There were quite a bit of bugs crawling around the walls and ceilings that we had no good solutions for. At night the crashing waves felt uncomfortably close (the windows were not the most soundproof). The main tourist attractions were also all 1hr+ drive away. All of this could be a great experience for travelers who love nature and were prepared for this experience. But as short-term first time visitors of Big Island, I don't think this was what we were looking for. All in all, would recommend this property for someone who's looking for a retreat vs. family vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical
We got to the house right as hurricane Hone was approaching the island and loved watching the waves from the safety of the home. We were able to see turtles and dolphins from the living room! Also very quiet and relaxed neighborhood. Note that the closest beach access is 40 min away in Hilo.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Charlene A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pros & Cons
The view was magnificent. The hosts were gracious. The privacy was great. However, we had a very difficult time sleeping in the bed due to comfort which is very important on vacation. I feel for what we paid for a week the property should be upgraded to better mattresses, towels and linens. The worst part of our stay was 100% the no ac. This is our first time on the big island. We spent a week in Kona and a week in Hilo. I almost checked out of the room due to the humidity & heat without ac. We left early and came home late for a cold shower and sleep and was unable to enjoy the property due to being uncomfortable there. That being said the hosts were amazing and that’s important.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful oceanside views
The property isn't in the most convenient location for sightseeing. You will want to rent a car if you stay here. But you get a truly beautiful oceanside view. If you want a quiet place to enjoy the sounds of the waves crashing, this is perfect. The house was clean and comfortable. Some things in the house could use some updates to be a bit more modern, and there's no air conditioning, so it can get warm in the house if it's hot outside. But overall we had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
The area was great. The view beautiful. We were there during some unusually warm days in July according to the weather reporters on tv so it was very warm inside the house. No air conditioner which is not uncommon in Hawaii. There were lots of fans and if you used the cross ventilation with the windows, by morning you are reaching for the covers. Saw turtles and dolphins as we watched the world go by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
This home was just what we wanted for that Hawaii vibe! The coast view is amazing, Great way to enjoy breakfast! Don’t worry about the lack of AC the windows provide plenty of air flow! I would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan L.

Good
Overall a great house and a lot of spaces with all the nécessitées.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dat N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
Great and direct view of the ocean. You can hear the waves crashing on the rock very clearly. Unfortunately that was it for us. The house was not clean and needs updating, including the appliances. One thing to note is that this house does not have AC but have adequate amount of fans. The neighborhood is nice, quite with a countryside feel to it so expect to travel at least 6 miles to any convenience stores or restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yungchen C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mrs
House needs fixing up old and broken ,appliance looks dirty or Don’t work, it is not a relaxing vacation for me,I travel to big island every year this is first time leaving here not happy! I also fall down inside of house because water leak!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness
We already miss the sounds of the breaking waves
Location and ocean view was FANTASTIC. While it's not a 5-star/ $1000 per night hotel, it has everything you would need/ expect from an excellent beach house. We were only a group of 2, but the house easily could accommodate 6 people. Great jumping off point to see sites on this side of the island (Hilo, Volcano, towns that existed a few years ago but then were taken by lava). Don't miss Uncle Robert's on Wednesday night with other locals. It was a great time. Also, the Lava Flow museum in Pahoa was really interesting and the local guide there explained a lot about how the lava impacted her life.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome view
The house was in an amazing place on the ocean overlooking about 30 feet of lava into the ocean. The waves crashing put us to sleep in comfortable beds. The neighborhood was nice and restaurants were close. Liv and Bob had neighborhood suggestions for restaurant and activities. We went to their neighborhood black beach and it was awesome. The kitchen had much more than you could ask for. I would love to revisit this place and stay in this house again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024