Charming Private Island Style Home w/Large Lanai, King Bed + Ocean View

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Pahoa, HI

Port of Hilo40 min drive
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)42 min drive
Carlsmith Beach Park45 min drive
Pohoiki Beach56 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

2nd Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

If you're planning a vacation to East Hawaii, I'd like to welcome you to stay at the Koholā Hale "Whale House". This two bedroom, two full bath vacation home offers a South East Asian decor with furnishings sure to please.

Located on a street that fronts the ocean, this property features a large lanai with excellent ocean views. Listen to the waves break on the shoreline and watch green sea turtles playing in the surf. During the winter months, October thru March, it's an excellent location to whale watch! With your morning cup of Kona coffee, enjoy a beautiful sunrise on the front lanai. A private lanai off the master bedroom looks over a beautifully landscaped tropical garden that's home to a variety orchids, palms and plumeria trees. The space includes a large cabana. Great for relaxing with family and friends!

Offering internet access and t.v., you'll feel right at home. The kitchen is fully equipped for all your culinary and entertaining needs. A large granite counter provides extra space for entertaining and seating. A beautiful mango wood dining room table seats eight. French doors open onto the large, ocean facing lanai.

The master bedroom includes a king size bed, large closet, and nicely appointed private bath and vanity. The second bedroom hosts a queen size bed and closet. Located in the semi-private den is a full size bed and built-in desk. This den can be used as a third bedroom. This house can sleep up to six comfortably!

With a short drive to the quaint old village of Pahoa, you'll find a local supermarket, gas stations, bookstore, cafe, drugstores, gift shops, surf shop, Post Office and a handful of excellent restaurants; Mexican, Thai, Italian and local fare.

Conveniently located, many sights can be found within a hour's drive. At Volcano National Park you'll be able to see the volcano put on a show for you. At Issac Hale Park aka Pohiki, sink your feet into one of Hawaii's newest black sand beaches. Be adventurous and hike the Puna Trail which leads to a beautiful, seldom-visited sandy beach or visit one of our many botanical gardens in this area. See why this island is nicknamed the "Orchid Island"!

Come stay at the "Koholā Hale"!

Note: No charge for first two children ages five and under. Children ages six and older, the additional charge of $20 per person per night applies.

Property manager

Richard Marston

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Sea view

Sea view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pack-n-Play and High Chair available

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number (3) 1-5-087-047-0000, TA-034-272-2560-01, GE-034-272-2560-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pahoa

Located in Pahoa, this holiday home is by the ocean. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Pohoiki and Hilo Coffee Mill are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Pahoa, HI

What's nearby

University of Hawaii at Hilo - 38 min drive
Port of Hilo - 40 min drive
Rainbow Falls - 43 min drive
Carlsmith Beach Park - 45 min drive
Pohoiki Beach - 56 min drive

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

Tin Shack Bake - 15 min drive
Sirius Coffee Connection - 15 min drive
Coco Cantina - 14 min drive
No. 1 Chinese Barbecue - 14 min drive
Luquin's Mexican Restaurant - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Private Island Style Home w/Large Lanai, King Bed + Ocean View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Private Island Style Home w/Large Lanai, King Bed + Ocean View?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Private Island Style Home w/Large Lanai, King Bed + Ocean View?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Private Island Style Home w/Large Lanai, King Bed + Ocean View located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Kapoho Beach and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Lava Tree State Monument. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Star of the Sea Painted Church are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Xiao W.

16 Mar 2020

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

Spacious house and peaceful location

I truly enjoyed staying in Richard's house. It is spacious, clean and has everything I might need thoughtfully provided. Inside the house during the evening I can hear ocean waves sounds and birds chirping, very relaxing. I enjoy reading a book at the porch facing the ocean. In the morning I went for a jog toward the south along the sea side, there was a beautiful tropical jungle. And then I drove a bit south along the scenic jungle road I got to a volcanic site, I could feel the heat from below still. I saw Richard when I check out, he is super nice and friendly. I would like to make a note, at the end I enjoyed my stay so much that I was considering to rent a house like this for a few month during this COVID-19 time and everyone work from home or kids join online course from home. Yet, this location is not for you to work from home, the wifi here is slow and has limited band, my cell phone has unlimited data but the reception here is sparse and when I am lucky at a corner I only have one bar. The advantage of limited connection is that I could forget the outside crisis of the COVID19, and truly enjoy a book and the beautiful tropical jungle and the sound of nature. I would highly recommend this house and I hope I will come back some day.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

TallChief C., McKinleyville

11 Mar 2020

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

Relaxing to the sound of the ocean near the doorstep

Very pleasant rental across the street from the ocean provides a very relaxing view from the front lanai without getting ocean spray when the ocean is kicked up. The location is very quite, besides the ocean and breeze, with good walking opportunities available in the neighborhood, even an open-space park a couple of blocks away. The house came with everything needed for a convenient stay. The owner was very communicative and friendly, even sending us off with a nice gift. A very personal touch and location we will recommend to friends coming to the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sadie Y.

5 Mar 2020

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

Idyllic laid-back ocean view rental nestled in a residential neighborhood

Richard’s home was perfect as our home base for an island vacation. Check-in and check-out was easy and smooth. The home was just as described but maybe even more beautiful than expected. We felt more at home than if we had stayed at a hotel or resort. The amenities of home: full kitchen, two bedrooms, wrap-around lanai, parking for two cars and on-site laundry. We were located ten minutes by car from a cute little town and 30 minutes from Hilo. The community was sleepy at night and active during the day. Thank you Richard, we hope to visit again soon!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

12 Feb 2020

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

Wave watch view

Loved the neighborhood, everyone was friendly. View from lanai was terrific and you could here the waves. Spacious accommodations. We were very comfortable.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Mardee M., Portland, OR

22 Jan 2020

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

We had a very wet visit

This house is close to the shore line which allows for a lot of humidity. Lots of fans in this house. Also louvre windows allowing for breeze coming through the house cooling it. Being so close to the shoreline also means getting a lot of ocean spray, which creates filmy windows slightly obscuring the amazing ocean view. Our stay was from Jan 4 - 11. We had rain showers every day. The front lanai was pummeled with wind and rain. The moisture inside the house was impressive. The tile floors got slippery with condensation. Our reason for choosing this house was to experience the wet side of the island in January. We decided that Puna is a bit wet for our tastes. If we had stayed in a house that was back up off the shoreline a distance we think it would have made a difference inside the house (I’m sure); but those rain showers just kept coming down ... That said Pahoa is a most beautiful area with lots of jungle, friendly folks and amazing vistas. Visiting the sites of the most recent lava flow was so interesting. We did have occasion to reach out to Richard. He was most pleasant, answered the phone on the first call and got us what we needed immediately(WiFi access).

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

About the host

Hosted by Richard Marston

I was born and raised in California and moved here 25 years ago. My wife's family is from this area so naturally, we would come here to vacation with our own family. When it came time to retire, we built this house and moved to the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii. We've been on vacation ever since!

Why they chose this property

This house is located directly across the street from the ocean which protects it from some of the strong waves and spray that frequent the area. On days that have tropical showers, we have a covered lanai and cabana with BBQ, perfect to enjoy the outdoors in comfort.

What makes this property unique

You can sit on the front lanai with your cup of Kona coffee and watch the sunrise. On our nice pleasant Hawaiian nights you can sit and watch the silvery Moon come up over the ocean and if you're lucky, you'll be here during whale season, when you can hear the humpback whales bellow and play right in front of your very own home away from home!

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