Amber L.
July 2024
If you just love to watch the waves for hours on end, you can stop looking and pick this house! We particularly loved the comfortable living room furniture which made it perfect to watch the waves crash on the rocks, and look for turtles! Very serene.
Chris O.
July 2024
Amazing land scape very close to ocean so I could here the crashing of the waves as soon as I woke up and the view at sun rise/set top notch can’t wait to come back soon.
Allison M.
July 2024
The moment you pull into the garage you are greeted by Thom. Thom is a gem and provides so many interesting stories and a great list of suggestions of things to see.
The main floor of the home has you surrounded by windows to look out at the amazing views. The kitchen was well stocked and the main area is very comfortable.
The 4th floor deck is amazing and you get great views of the water and the turtles. There are lots of mosquitoes, so make sure you are wearing repellent.
The 2nd floor has your three bedrooms. The rooms are a bit moldy/musty smelling. This really was the only negative I had with this home. I did go out and buy fabreeze, so having the fans all on and spraying Farnese did help with the smell.
Shari & Jeremiah B.
June 2024
We had a great family get away watching the turtles everyday from the balconies from the comfort of a very relaxing home.
Dink P.
June 2024
Communication with property manager was easy. He was very helpful. Beautiful view from the house. My family of 5 were mainly there to sleep and eat breakfast. We were able to leave windows/doors open at night, as long as they had screens, not all windows had screens to enjoy the crashing of the waves. Another reason to leave the windows/sliding doors open with fans going was that the house can get pretty steamy due to no air conditioning. There are random people that drive up next to the house to take in the views. Nice place with beautiful views though.
Dirk H.
May 2024
It’s an amazing location with stunning views! It is a very well appointed and very well decorated and spacious home. However, there are some major shortcomings. The basic maintenance is lacking. The doors and windows do not function well. There is no air conditioning which leads to a number of issues. The windows must be open in order to maintain, a comfortable temperature. However, a number of doors and windows must be closed overnight as there is a rodent issue and a number of the screens are either torn or have holes chewed in them. The draperies, linens and carpet all smell very musty and with no air conditioning this is a real problem. There is a very neat system for spraying freshwater on the outside of the windows to keep salt spray off! However, the water is very hard and has left a hard water film on the outside of the windows obstructing a clear view. There was also a sizable leak in the roof which left a puddle of water on the floor beside the kitchen every time it rained. This property has everything needed to be absolutely stunning. It just needs some real TLC and a lot of maintenance.
Kathy B.
May 2024
4 stories! Awesome. Thom the property Manager was a wealth of information. A lot of moving parts in a property as large as this one. We didn't turn the TV on once because there was so much to do.
Mark M.
April 2024
Everyone enjoyed the Pahoa oceanfront house. We all thought that the property was beautiful and spacious and nice.
Jody D.
February 2024
The house is in a breathtaking location! It hangs literally over the ocean. We were there 5 mins and saw whales swimming by! You can hear the ocean waves crashing below as you go to sleep. The stars in the night sky from the top deck are incredible. Thom the caretaker was super helpful by orienting us to the property and giving us suggestions for things to do/see. The only drawback is that we saw evidence of rodents on the property. The location of the house probably makes it difficult to deal with those kinds of things? My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Shelley S.
February 2024
Saw whales and turtles from the deck on top
Ida S.
January 2024
Watch whales from one of the 3 spectacular lanais! It was amazing views all day everyday. Quite neighborhood with easy drive into the adorable town of Pāhoa. Highly recommended by the whole family!
joyce z.
January 2024
We enjoyed the top deck a lot and loved to stay there to watch the crashing waves and night stars.
We did have some issues with the house but got a quick positive response from Thom and Ms. Vu.
Otherwise communication and check-in or out is great!
Dean P.
January 2024
Our family stayed at the house and enjoyed the location and natural beauty. The waves crash below you and are quite mesmerizing. Thom is also a great manager and was very helpful and responsive to our questions. We had a great time!
Marsha D.
January 2024
Manager met us at the house. Thom gave use plenty of local information. He was quick to respond to questions. The house itself is beautiful. It was amazing to be so close to the ocean.
Stacy S.
October 2023
Great stay at as family. Thom & Melisa were great, friendly and informative. Super easy check in and out. Fantastic views. Very private
debra r.
September 2023
No air-conditioning coupled with very few windows and blinds that actually worked made for a very hot visit.
Bathrooms are not clearly represented in the Vrbo ad, all the bedrooms are on one floor and two of them share a bathroom, which made it awkward for four adults sharing a bathroom.
One of the full baths was actually in the garage and was blocked by a lawnmower and numerous cleaning supplies and was not a reasonable option.
Windows had saltwater film on them which made the view obscured, but it was fantastic.
Thom was a great representative and we were grateful for him.
Fan F.
August 2023
We absolutely enjoyed our stay in this property. The southeast Big Island is relatively sparsely populated with pristine coasts and beaches. This properly, sitting near past lava flows, is in the area that draws us close to the original scenery and local lives. The view from every level of the property worths millions, and we feel like riding the waves all the time. House is well equipped for all our needs. Thom was great, giving us a very detailed orientation and marvelous recommendations to various local spots and events and a lot of history. Hilo is about 35 minutes away. Easy access to great restaurants, markets, national parks, and whatever you may miss from the civilization, while feel like being well blended in a local Hawaiian life. We hope to visit back soon.
Bill H.
August 2023
The rooftop lanai is every bit as lovely as the pictures. The perfect place to sit, listen to the waves crash, do yoga. Perfect place to watch the sun rise with your coffee.
The property manager personally greeted us when we arrived and was a wealth of information on the sites to see in the area. We took several of his suggestions and they did not disappoint.
It was restful.
Jennifer P.
August 2023
I will probably dream about this house forever. You cannot beat the outdoor areas. I have never had a host like Thom. We checked in at midnight and he was gracious and helpful.
Waking and falling asleep to the sounds of the ocean, was so relaxing.
The kitchen was well stocked. The house was clean. Loved the art and the whole vibe.
Anadia G.
July 2023
The location is fantastic and the space was well laid out. The kitchen had everything we could have hoped for. However, a few updates are needed to truly qualify the property as luxury. First, the dishwasher does not work reliably. Most times the soap dispenser would not open and it would leak water onto the floor. Since the broken dishwasher was listed as a concern back in a previous review I am assuming it just was never fixed properly. It is time for a new unit for true cleanliness. Second, a very large section of the shower floor tile is missing in the master bathroom. Plastic mats were placed over the missing tile but that did not fix the unevenness of the floor nor the mildew smell coming from the water seeping under the missing tiles. This is both a safety and health concern. My parents are in their seventies and an uneven, wet shower floor could have spelled disaster. Lastly, the window coverings need replacing. The primary bedroom screen door was completely loose at the bottom and wasn’t going to keep any insect or lizard out of the house. The second bedroom with the double bed had missing vertical blinds and filthy windows. The third bedroom with the twin beds had filthy blinds. Many windows are missing screens which makes it hard to get airflow in a house without AC when all the windows are not able to be opened. Overall we had a good time in the rental. We just wish some of the problems we had did not happen to us.
Brent J.
June 2023
This place is great. Being from the Southeast, I was a little concerned about no AC. We slept to the sound of breaking waves every night and were very comfortable. I was a little concerned about the park next door, but it wasn't an issue at all. It's a quiet neighborhood with nice people.
The house is very open and confortable. It's absolutely beautiful from every floor, and there are a few. All the stairs didn't bother us because we aren't 100. We stayed in 4 places on our trip to the islands over 2 weeks, and we liked this one the best. It's a lot of house for a reasonable price.
Kathi K.
June 2023
Our family of 6 stayed here for a week and had a great time! My husband and kids had a great time in the rocks below. It's within 30 minutes of Safeway, Walmart and Target as well as fairly close to Volcano National Park. We would definitely stay here again. Thom was a great host with lots of information.
Chad & Linda W.
May 2023
Beautiful location with comfortable amenities. Couldn’t have asked for better
Jude S.
May 2023
This property really delivers amazing views! Crashing waves, turtles playing, & the ever changing colors of the water. Thom, the caretaker, met us promptly to show us around the property & was a fountain of information about what to do in the area. He answered our texts promptly when we had questions or concerns. We were a bit disappointed in a few things. On checking in we were told the dishwasher had not been working & still was not. We had not planned on spending the week washing & drying dishes for 4 people. The upstairs toilet made a squealing noise every time flushed which necessitated lifting the lid off the tank to stop. The fan in the master bedroom only worked on slow. Some of the outdoor furniture was in disrepair, the pillows & the slip covers on the living room furniture are in dire need of cleaning. Last but not least, beeping noises! The backup battery for the garage door opener was apparently faulty & beeped constantly. There was also constant beeping coming from somewhere within the house - possibly a faulty alarm system. What made it worse was one panel the noise was coming from was right beside the master bed. Thom had indicated that no one had figured out what was causing the noise & we could just "hit it with a hammer" (ok gotta give Thom credit - that was funny!). I only mention all this because I feel that with the price being charged per night for this property, things should work properly & be clean. The views were amazing, and Thom is the best!
Robert W.
April 2023
View from the home is unbelievable.
Very relaxing
Elisa E.
April 2023
The views are spectacular! The communication was great and Tom was AMAZING. He was a valuable treasure trove of information. He referred us to some great places. The house is nicely furnished and kitchen well stocked if you want to cook. There is a small park that is next to the house that had frequent visitors, so you can watch the dolphins, sea turtles or people watch.
Bates L.
April 2023
Amazing views. Thom was great.
Steven D.
April 2023
Absolutely stunning location… sounds of the sea the soundtrack to your stay…highly recommend
Deborah Z.
March 2023
This would be our 3rd or 4th time that we have stayed at this home. We enjoy it very much just setting and looking at the ocean, doesn’t matter if ‘s rain or sunshine. The house is nice and has all the comforts of home. The home is in an quiet neighborhood amongst the locals.
Linda T.
March 2023
We spent 10 glorious days at Hale Vu, and loved every minute. The view is indescribable really! Imagine watching beautiful waves, crashing onto the rocks below, through floor to ceiling windows - INCREDIBLE!
The kitchen is well-appointed for cooking meals in - which we did most of the time. Comfy bed, and good water pressure in shower.
Don K.
March 2023
We enjoyed our month in Ron's spacious house - 3 BR, but we only used the master. Right on the golf course in a quiet, secure, secluded neighborhood. Easy access to I-10 and area services/shopping.
Douglas A.
February 2023
We coudn't have asked for a better view than the one we had from this house! Watching the aquamarine waves crash against the lava shoreline was absolutely mesmerizing. We spent an entire afternoon watching whales from the home's rooftop terrace and two decks.
The house itself was large, clean, and very well stocked.Thom, the caretaker, met us at the house upon our arrival and spent an hour with us, explaining things about the house, as well as offering information about the island. He was so very helpful and we really appreciated the warm welcome he gave us.
We would definitely stay at this property again and would recommend it to anyone looking for a rental on the Big Island!!
Justin M.
February 2023
Upon seeing the pictures online I was in love with this property. My only concern was it being in the rainy side of the island. However upon arrival Thom filled us with tons of information and let us know most of the time it rains late at night and early morning. This held true the majority of our trip. Our family consist of my wife and I and our 3 children between 11-19. There was more than enough room for everyone we all absolutely loved this house. We did get to see one whale some dolphins and on clear nights amazing stars on the roof. Everyone's favorite though was watching the huge waves crash upon the rocks. We stayed for one week and traveled to each coast of the island. There was amazing views everywhere from Wapio valley in the north to the beautiful Hapuna beach in the west and seeing so many sea turtles on the black sand beaches in the south. Day after day of traveling we all felt the same way. That the best most beautiful place on the island was right in our backyard at this beautiful home. So if you're dead set on Sandy beaches and enjoying sunsets then you can find a place on the Kona side but if you want sunrise and a view that is ever changing with the waves that I believe you could never get enough of this is the place for you. Also the decorations in this house are just amazing I feel like everyday we noticed a new piece of art. All that said this was definitely the right choice for us to make a truly memorable family vacation.
Thomas S.
February 2023
Our property manager Thom was wonderful. He was very informative and helpful, we always felt that any questions or problems he could easily help us solve if they ever came up. Happily we had a fun, comfortable stay. Our stay was for three weeks and our adult family of 6 kept very busy and entertained. Our favorite was the living room balcony and the upstairs rooftop views. We managed to whale watch and the views are absolutely breathtaking. The kitchen, living room and master bedroom were tastefully decorated and very comfortable. The only negatives, that keep me from awarding this lovely place five stars, were the two smaller bedrooms, the long walks up and down the stairs and the windows that diminish the magnificent views in the living area. The windows come equipped with a water cleaning system, but years of salt water have clouded them. A quick walk out to the porch helps restore the beautiful view and the lovely sunsets and sunrise. All in all we had a wonderful vacation and our stay memorable.
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