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Escape to a beautiful getaway deep in nature yet close to everything.

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 51000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Pahoa, HI
  • Popular LocationKehena Beach15 min drive
  • Popular LocationSPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center20 min drive
  • Popular LocationPohoiki Beach36 min drive
  • AirportHilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)43 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.

Escape to a beautiful getaway deep in nature yet close to everything.

This lovely home is clean, newer, beautifully decorated, nestled in the tropical jungle and designed for ultra comfortable off-grid living. Brand new, very powerful solar system with new backup generator installed in late March 2023. Propane range, refrigerator and instant hot water. New - Fiber Optics high speed internet. We understand that for our guests, comfort and convenience is everything.

Relax & Rejuvenate in this cozy jungle retreat. Surrounded by native Hawaiian flowering Ohia trees, Coconut trees and Palms, wild orchids, Native Ti, Edible fruit trees such as Apple Bananas, Meyers lemon, lime, starfruit, avocado, Cacao, Hawaiian peppers and numerous beautiful Hawaiian flowers including Anthurium, Jade, Bromeliad, Ginger, Hibiscus, Vanilla , Anthurium.and Orchids. Numerous species of birds live here and harmonize beautiful melodies. Unplug and unwind while you immerse yourself in wonderful nature at it's best!

Tropical, lush and green with fresh clean air (literally the cleanest air on earth!) and a multitude of fabulous things to see and do. The prevailing trade winds blow from just the right direction to keep the temperature pleasant all year round. Usually it rains at night and is sunny during the days.

At night, Coqui frogs lull you to sleep It's especially exciting when we get an intense rain torrent at night, as the sounds are awesome. Wake up to a multitude of birds singing their morning melodies. You will see cute green geckos here - don't worry they won't sleep with you, as they are afraid of humans :)
10 minutes to historic Pahoa Village with the new Puna Kai shopping center, restaurants, groceries, hardware, gas, boutique shops, hippie shops and medical facilities.

You'll find a guest book at the house with details and directions to spectacular spots all within just a few miles from the home, including some 'secret spots' that you will not find in any tourist book.

This is the perfect spot for nature lovers, adventure seekers, families, those who want to get away from it all, and those who do not depend on TV for entertainment while vacationing. The internet here is great, but there is no television. Unplug and Unwind.

Here in Puna, we are blessed to have so many great things to see and do. Here you will find pristine waters and the cleanest air on earth. Our home is just minutes to the scenic coastal Red Road, and black sand beaches such as Kalapana, Kehena and Pohoiki. Get a massage, dance, or just spend time at the healing retreat of Kalani. Enjoy a fabulous hike along the kings trail to the white sand beach called Shipman's. Relax in the natural geo-thermically heated hot pool called the queens bath at Pohoiki as well as the new black sand beach and surfing at Isaac Hale beach park, fishing at Mackenzie Park, spelunking, lava viewing, natural steam vents, fantastic markets and the historic village of Pahoa with it's quaint outdoor market, hippie shops, family-friendly and fine dining. Puna is known to be a hippie friendly destination. Peace and Love.

Unpretentious Puna is famous for its relaxed pace, artisans, hippies and Farmers Markets.
Each Friday the new Puna Kai center in Pahoa Town has an open-air market. Every Sunday, just up Hwy 130 you'll find the biggest, best and most diversified farmer's markets in the entire Hawaiian Island chain - The Saturday Kai'Mu market at Uncle Roberts and the Sunday Maku'u market, both nearby, very fun and offering everything you would expect and much more including fresh local produce, live plants, local artists, import merchants, local cuisine, live music and dancing. You may even be able to take in a hula show! Eat, drink & be merry! Sway to the rhythm of authentic Hawaiian slack key and ukulele and enjoy the sense of community here.

Property manager

Joanna Renner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed outdoors. Please use ashtray.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 TA-128-258-5600-01, GE-128-258-5600-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Escape Ordinary Visit Pele House Pahoa
Escape Ordinary Visit Pele Pahoa
Escape Ornary Visit Pele Paho
Escape The Ordinary Visit Pele
Escape the Ordinary ~ Visit Pele! Pahoa
Escape the Ordinary ~ Visit Pele! Private vacation home
Escape the Ordinary ~ Visit Pele! Private vacation home Pahoa

About the area

Pahoa

Located in Pahoa, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Volcano Garden Arts and Volcano House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pohoiki and Hobby Garden Hawaii. Hilo Coffee Mill and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Kehena Beach - 15 min drive
  • The Point - 18 min drive
  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 20 min drive
  • Isaac Hale Beach Park - 34 min drive
  • Pohoiki Beach - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tin Shack Bake - 13 min drive
  • Sirius Coffee Connection - 13 min drive
  • Luquin's Mexican Restaurant - 13 min drive
  • Black Rock Cafe - 13 min drive
  • Ning's Thai Cuisine - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to a beautiful getaway deep in nature yet close to everything. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to a beautiful getaway deep in nature yet close to everything.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to a beautiful getaway deep in nature yet close to everything.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to a beautiful getaway deep in nature yet close to everything. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Star of the Sea Painted Church, Pahoa Museum and Kehena Beach. Lava Tree State Monument and The Point are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful escape
I loved the house!!! It was immaculate and I was impressed with the off grid aspect - you wouldn't know you were off grid . It was comfortable and fun!! I have already recommended it to my friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
This quaint home is in the perfect location right between the little town of Pahoa and the beach areas near Kalapana and Kehena. It's nestled in the jungle, peaceful, quiet, private but near enough to neighbors to know we are always safe. This is my fourth stay here. I keep returning because it's so perfect for me, and at a great price. The home has everything we could possibly need for a very comfortable stay. We enjoy the open design layout along with nice Hawaiian decor. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little Off-Grid Hawaiian Bungalow!
A wonderful area in the rural Hawaii jungle yet pretty central to the shops in Pahoa and not far from the nightlife in Hilo!! Such an adorable off-grid Hawaiian cottage stocked with dishes & utensils for food prep. However, the stove/oven was broken upon arrival and not mentioned on the listing which impacted our ability to make food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Linda W.

The location was just what we needed
This was our third stay at this cottage. I think it may have changed owners since our last stay in 2017 and it needs a little work. Two things the book said were there but were missing were a Bryta water filter and a French Press coffee maker. And a few things that should have been there are a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, can opener and maybe some games. We had some trouble with the stove. We couldn't get the oven to light at all and there were times when the burners on the stove would not turn off. A couple of times we had to really fiddle with the knobs to get the gas to turn off. That could be very dangerous. I was glad to see that the solar system is up and running, but there is still a problem with the hot water. We discovered the only way to take a shower is to turn on the water in the kitchen sink while you take a shower. Then the water pump will stay on. I know the book says not to take long showers to conserve water, but we had abundant rain while we were there. And you can take a shower while someone else washes dishes. We had the same problem in our cabins in Alaska and the solution was to get rid of the low flow shower head. We rented this cabin while we were working on our property in the neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Romantic Spot
It was absolutely wonderful! We loved the charming decor, spacious rooms, and amenities. It was our anniversary and it was the perfect romantic spot with sunny days and rainy nights, nightly coqui frogs chorus, lush jungle privacy and close to beaches and town. Mahalo!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay in the lush Puna jungle
Really cute home with all the amenities. Recommended by a friend who stayed here before. Close to everything but feels remote. Very nice stay. We will recommend to our friends and family.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Alan N.

Punahou Review
Not satisfied with the house manager and her house responsibilities.
Stayed 96 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Graydon C., Dryfork

Liked: Cleanliness
For those willing to rough it a bit, and be modest with resources, it is a perfect location
Very beautiful location and perfect for the modest traveler who does not want luxury.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A True Hidden Gem
This little home is absolutely wonderful and is in the perfect location; right in between the quaint town of Pahoa and Kalapana. You will be sung to sleep by the sweet lullaby of coqui frogs every night 😌. The home itself has everything you could possibly need for a very comfortable stay: a fully stocked kitchen with a gas range stove, fridge/freezer, all kitchen utensils you could ever need to cook amazing meals, an island with tons of space to prepare food, a huge sink, a French Press and much more. There are three beds in total: one queen size bed in the main living area and a bunk bed (which my som LOVED) in the screened in lanai (which also has a full living room seating area) and they are SO comfortable! There is a full bathroom stocked with bath & hand towels, soap, cleaning supplies etc. The layout of the home is open concept and has such darling decor (kukui nut and seashell necklaces drape over picture frames and mirrors and there are some wonderful books to read as well). There is also a dining room table to be able to enjoy your meals or your morning cup of coffee ^_^ It was so easy to get in contact with the owner. She was very quick to answer any questions we had and made us feel so welcome. Everyone in this neighbourhood is so friendly and loves to chat. This home does not come with a tv but who needs tv when you have such beauty surrounding you and so many things to do?! Don’t worry, the internet is super fast, hehe. I HIGHLY recommend this place if you’re looking for the perfect, peaceful getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Lori N.

Private and Unplugged
Charming getaway. Quiet and private. WiFi not great but it means you can “unplug” and relax with the silence. There’s a trick to working the hot water in the shower. I normally stay in resorts that come equipped with every amenity. This was an experience for sure. I would definitely recommend this unpretentious cottage. Mahalo nui!!!