Rick P.
September 2024
Nice little cottage with A/C. We loved out stay while there. It was about 30-40 minute drive from Hilo.
nancy g.
September 2024
Clean, quiet and comfortable nestled in a green paradise.
Lauren R.
September 2024
Exactly what we were looking for! Amazing!
Garry N.
August 2024
Very well kept and clean. Great communication with owners who were very helpful. And the surrounding yard was so lush and green, so at times it felt like being in a jungle forest. Would stay again.
Moana P.
June 2024
Thanks for making our stay so nice! It was great!
Andres O.
June 2024
Upon entering, my wife and I were amazed by the cleanliness and the high ceilings. Everything was neat, orderly, and smelled extremely fresh.
After a long day of sightseeing, we both looked forward to making our way back to enjoy the solitude. Overall, very comfortable space to relax in.
atwindsor55 W.
June 2024
This place was great, private and a great find. Kimberly was very accommodating and responsive. Fantastic spot to just relax and unplug for a week.
Arthur D.
April 2024
Everything was great. Only thing is i did not realize we would not be walking distance to downtown Hilo.
nancy l.
March 2024
Great location to visit the sights while returning to a nice quiet location to relax.
Thanks for being great hosts!
Gisele R.
March 2024
Quiet oasis with everything you need! Very clean, cozy, private and comfortable! Love all the birdsong!
Deborah
February 2024
The house was perfect with a small kitchen and really well kept room. It was very private and secure. Would return here again.
Ian D.
February 2024
Great little place just off the beaten path. Located in a nieghborhood, quiet, relaxing, and safe, with all the amenities needed. Very clean, and check in was showing up. Really nice to back to after a day of exploring.
Jennifer R.
February 2024
Enjoyed a lovely peaceful morning breakfast and coffee each day on the patio listening to nature.
David H.
February 2024
Even though the property is connected to the main house, it’s private and comfortable. It’s spacious and not cluttered with furniture, but has the main essentials. The bed is a double, and there isn’t extra bedding.
It’s close to Pahoa with adequate shopping and several nice restaurants. Kaleo’s Bar and Grill was a favorite. The ocean is close and “Old Government Road” is a beautiful drive with several pull outs to view the coastline.
Mary F.
January 2024
The cottage is clean and neat. Good amenities in the kitchenette-big refrigerator. Close to Hilo and the park. Quiet neighborhood in the jungle. Frog song at night. Would stay here again.
Thank you Kimberly!
Thomas C.
January 2024
Very peaceful. Close to ocean.
Kayla H.
January 2024
Although we didn’t get to meet Kimberly, her and Will were lovely hosts!
The space was one of the cleanest BnB’s we’ve been to. Honestly our favorite part was the patio! Surrounding trees has an awesome jungle feel, you can hear beach waves from the place and can spend hours listening to the coqui frogs. They’ve set up outdoor lights that are so so nice.
Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Laura T.
December 2023
This home was exactly as advertised and then some. The owners have thought through all the provisions one might need, and so it is easy to set yourself up for a range of different holiday experiences. Quiet neighbourhood, aside from the frogs. (We found the frogs mostly charming.)
Marek G.
December 2023
Tranquillity
Brian M.
November 2023
Very nice, well equipped place that was accurately described. Roomy with nice bedroom, kitchen, and living room. My only caveat is to pay close attention to the location. It's off the beaten path so with slow roads it is not a quick trip to Hilo or the main highway heading towards Volcano National Park. However if that is not a concern it's wonderful.
chris C.
November 2023
Exactly what we needed. Very clean. Wonderful neighborhood. We will be back.
E W.
November 2023
Everything was great. Nice and quiet location
William
October 2023
Place was perfect.
Timothy L.
October 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cheerful, clean, well-appointed property in Hawaiian Beaches. It was a home-away-from-home whilst explainin exploring all the Hilo side attractions on the Big Island, including very near the black sand beach which was brilliant. We never saw our host as the separate unit was very private and quiet (other than the birds abcs neighborhood chickens), but everything was ready for our arrival and we had great communication by email with Kimberly during our stay. She graciously offered to let us do some laundry as we’d been traveling so long when we asked about local laundromats. Mahalo!
Jasen C.
September 2023
But we enjoyed it very much. Cosy and calm great spot.
Dylan B.
August 2023
My stay was very quiet & peaceful. Both things I was in desperate need of this week. It's in a nice little neighborhood by the ocean. The grocery store is a bit of a ways from here, so I recommend driving or bus. Overall, I enjoyed myself.
Thai V.
August 2023
The location worked for us since it was the mid point between Hilo and Volcano National Parks. The place is separated by a Garage with the main part of the home. Check in was a breeze, we did not see the owners at all. As other reviews have said, there's frog croaking throughout the night. Another perk was the streaming TV service. The pictures needs to be updated since most of the decor is not the same anymore. Great price!
Amelia W.
July 2023
My husband and I stayed here for three nights and were able to travel to Volcanoes National Park and Kona, while also hitting a few smaller beaches/parks. This rental was in a nice location that made it easy to get to most everywhere we wanted to go within an hour. It was very clean, had a nice spacious bathroom and plenty of utensils and amenities in the kitchen. The property was also in a very safe neighborhood, and we enjoyed our stay very much! Check in process was very easy and the hosts were very responsive and helpful when we had a question. Everything was great!
Peggy W.
July 2023
The place is awesome. Very clean. Easy to get to. Perfect location for all your Hilo activities. Will was very knowledgeable and shared things to visit when we asked him questions. Unfortunately we did not get the opportunity to meet Kimberly. This place is perfect for a couple. I would highly recommend you check this place out before booking any other place. We will definitely be staying here again when we come back to visit. 5 stars from us for sure.
Lori J.
June 2023
My cousin and I went on a girls trip and stayed 2 nights. We loved listening to the frogs on the porch at night. The house was perfect and easily found. Could not ask for better communication or lodging. The bed and pillows were super comfy. I highly recommend.
Sherri Y.
June 2023
We had a very enjoyable time. Everything was all ready for us when we arrived. Folder had all the details laid out and recommendations for activities and food. Bed was super comfortable. Location was close to everything we wanted to do and even got to go see the erupting volcano our first night there.
Thomas C.
May 2023
Not a well-kept looking neighborhood. A tent up the street. Way out of Hilo(33 min.) This unit looked ok. Cheap bed frame. No A/C in bedroom.
Stacey K.
May 2023
The house was perfect for me and my partner. It’s a short drive to some beaches and the national park. The kitchenette (really a full kitchen except for no oven) was perfect for cooking breakfast and dinner. The house was clean and the neighborhood was quiet except for the soothing wildlife sounds!
Sarah Tucker F.
May 2023
Very clean, enjoyable and nice. Good surroundings and property was as advertised. I would definitely stay again!
Kathy G.
April 2023
This is a beautiful place to stay. In seems as if you are in the jungle. The birds and frogs singing are so pleasant. Very easy place to stay. Enjoyed sitting in the front porch for morning coffee! Very private!
James
April 2023
This property was once quite nice I’m sure, but it is now quite run down. Carpets are dingy, rust on fixtures a d plumbing, really mildew and mold like smell throughout, paint flaking, only one small air conditioner in bedroom which doesn’t work great (so rest of apartment is hot), and old patio furniture. Also the “ocean view” is a small patch of water that you can sea between two other units out the living room window. Out bedroom you look at a parking lot. Finally, bit of a drive to the action in Kona. Disappointing foe the price. Would nicer stay here again.
Erendira J.
April 2023
My husband and I found this home to be the perfect fit for us visiting from another Hawaii island. Not only was it away from all the hustle and bustle we are use to but we truly felt at home here. Even though the owners were close by, we never felt like we were being watched or without our own privacy. We looked forward to relaxing on the porch and hearing the Coquis every night. A true home away from home.
Sam W.
April 2023
Very clean. Very quiet. Nice place to stay and be on the outskirts of stuff to see on Hilo side.
Kimberly B.
April 2023
Cute little ohana, clean and newly remodeled. This was a last minute booking and we didn't spend a lot of time researching before booking. We know the area so we knew what to expect for the most part, including being in a neighborhood and not being close to a beach. As vacation rental owners ourselves we tend to have high expectations and are extra mindful of all the little details, and this property did come up short for us personally in a few areas.
We noticed that the photos of the interior of the property are not an accurate representation of the current decor and furnishings. I don't think any of the artwork shown in the photos is there, and most if not all of the furnishings are different. There was one folding luggage rack provided in the bedroom, but no dresser or any other furniture in the room other than the bed and nightstands. We were able to hang up some of our clothes in the closet, but for the most part had to make do with living out of our bags for 6 days. There was also a plastic storage bin sitting on the floor with extra towels.
The bathroom photos show a cute wood storage unit for towels, which would provide a surface for personal items. That piece isn't there, and since the vanity top is basically all sink, there is no place to put toiletry items other than on the narrow medicine cabinet shelves or under the sink. The water pressure was good, the towels were nice, and shampoo and soap were provided.
The kitchen is small but clean and modern. Cook top or microwave cooking only, with minimal cookware available. Nice full-size fridge.
In Hawaii we generally like to keep all our doors and windows open to enjoy the tropical breezes, and just use fans, but with one window screen missing and another with a hole, and no screen for the front door, we did end up using the air conditioning a few times and it cooled things off nicely.
One more thing to note, there are dogs on property, one of them being a police dog in training (which is clearly stated in the listing). It did rush at me once as we were walking to our car, just something to be aware of if you're skittish at all about dogs. Also, we found the sign at the front of the garage warning us that the owners had guns and a backhoe less than welcoming.
This ohana has a lot of potential to be a great place to stay, and as vacation rental owners we have some ideas that we feel could make this an outstanding experience. As is, it's safe, clean, and really cute.
Robert S.
March 2023
We live in Oahu, so staying here was a much needed and a pleasant change. The home is best described as enchanting. It provided all our needs. The quietness was calming and in a way therapeutic. So glad we chose this home away from home. We did not personally meet the host, but her husband was super cool. Thanks fir sharing your home.
Farrah B.
March 2023
Fantastic
tonya D.
March 2023
Super nice property.. we really enjoyed our stay. Well thought out with everything you need. Although we did not have to use it, the option of washing clothes is a great bonus. The owners really go the extra mile to make your stay amazing. Thanks for everything!
Evren S.
February 2023
We needed a place that was more or less equidistant to waipio valley and volcanoes national park, and Kat's place fit the bill perfectly. It's in a neighborhood yet you feel like you're in the middle of the rainforest. Kat and Will are excellent, helpful hosts. Would recommend to anyone.
Kim K.
February 2023
We really enjoyed our stay here. It was our first time to Hawaii. The listing was very accurate. The check in was very easy. After day trips it was a relaxing end to our days sitting on the lanai listening to all of the frogs and birds. No outrageous check out requirements. We would rent again!
Timothy
February 2023
We really enjoyed our three night stay. Spacious setup with everything we needed. Good location for sightseeing
Jeff W.
February 2023
Excellent stay with fabulous hosts! Great price, location and check in. We have never stayed in a cleaner accommodation. We would recommend this stay to anyone!
Kimberly
February 2023
The host were very friendly and accommodating. The
William E
February 2023
It is a perfectly delightful little house!! And, Will is like having a good friend as your neighbor!! He was always looking for ways to help us—using their lawn chairs, advice on beautiful places to visit, letting us use their washer and dryer, etc. I was sorry when the time came to leave!! Thank you so much, Will, and may God Bless you and your family!!
David S.
January 2023
This house was immaculate and perfectly sized for a couple on vacation. Great to have a full kitchen and AC unlike many other rentals in the area. It is near the owner's house but still private. Will is very pleasant to talk with and helpful in providing needed information. Fun little store with a few basics right in the neighborhood and a good grocery market, pharmacy and restaurants nearby in Pohoa. We will stay here again.
Pamela
July 2022
Property was very clean and well maintained. Quiet. Wil was an awesome host. Will definitely stay here again when return to the Big Island. Great price for such a lovely Ohana.
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