Private Lanai, surrounded by flowers and trees, Near Ocean cliff-side walks

Great…Great place to stay! Chris and Marie are super hosts and very communicative. We would stay there anytime the opportunity arises. Mahalo!Karl and Emile

Great place to stay in Puna

We had the very best time on our trip and Mary and her property were a huge part of this. The property is beautiful and Mary is just the sweetest host ever. She had lots of books and pamphlets of things to do around the island and communicated with us regularly and easily. We loved being visited by the cats everyday and having space to be on our own without a bunch of other travelers around.The property is located very central to everything with only about a 20-30 min drive. We will definitely be looking to stay there again when we return to the Big Island.

Basement apartment was musty and damp. Had to coordinate with the host to do a meet and greet before getting access to the unit. She has 3 cats that roam the property outside, one was not the cleanest. Location was not as accessible as we anticipated. Would not stay there again.

This was such a lovely and quiet little spot. Mary is right upstairs, and very nice. I absolutely LOVED having the kitties around. (Lovebug more than lived up to his name! What a total sweetie pie). While it was a bit challenging for me to get in and out of the driveway, I didn’t say anything until checkout time. When I mentioned it, Mary she said that she usually has some helpful tips. So just let her know if you have any issues and she’ll be able to help you out! I grew up on the Big Island, so it was a nice little spot that felt like home at a time when I really needed it

We had a lovely stay at the private Lanai. The property was beautiful, felt like we were staying in the middle of jungle. A very relaxing place to stay. We were welcomed to the property first thing in the morning by a handsome cat named Lovebug. He was very sweet and cuddly and made us feel at home. Mary was an amazing host, she gave us lots of information about the area with things to do and see. The area is beautiful and we really enjoyed walking along the volcanic rock on the ocean side not far from the property. It’s not often we find great peace in a home away from home but we loved our stay in this very special place. My only regret is we should have stayed longer!

The place was cozy and spacious. Very clean. Midsize car or smaller is best for parking. The host was very accommodating and responded very quickly if you had any questions. Convenient location to get to most places.

Mary was the perfect host! She offered great advice on the best places to visit. Mary's Jade Ohana property was absolutely perfect and exactly what we were looking for this time visiting the Big Island. Close to so many things, yet secluded and peacefully, the perfect getaway! The property was clean, well maintained and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

The location is on the wet side of the island and the property feels like surrounded by rainforest. We really enjoyed the peaceful nights and waking up to the noise of the birds. Parking could be a challenge for a bigger size vehicle like a Suburban. The water supply comes from the cistern in the backyard and the pump is pretty loud when it turns on. The ocean is exactly 2 miles away. The nearest restaurant is 4 miles away.

Mary’s lanai was wonderful, clean, private and in an incredible spot. We felt like we were in the middle of a tropical forest. Mary was very helpful with tips about the area and even left us some Hawaiian fruit to enjoy. Recommend without hesitation.

Mary is the perfect host and offers great advice on where to go and what to visit. She spoiled us with fresh local fruit and was always available. Mary also has 3 cats that are so cute and loveable but no worries, they stay outside.

Host was welcoming and thoughtful, her home was a special hideaway situated in a lush forest garden. Everything was as represented.

Mary was a very gracious and attentive hostess.

The kitchen had all the items i needed.

We loved our little jungle paradise. Close to so many things, yet far from the noise of civilization. The covered lanai surrounded by trees and flowers was the perfect getaway. An easy drive to Hilo, Volcano and Pahoa. We even drove to Waimea one day. Mary is a lovely and helpful hostess. We hope we have the opportunity to come here again.

Mary's Jade Ohana bungalow is a perfect place to stay and experience the Island of Hawaii. Mary is host extraordinaire. We would like to thank Mary for her inclusion to our fabulous memory of our first visit to Hawaii.

Everything was wonderful with the accommodations. I especially liked the secluded, quiet location. Host Mary was wonderful as well.

Lovely setting, cute guest space. Be aware there is no AC or laundry but several fans are provided. Satellite Dish TV was nice. Kitchen was adequate.Host was very kind and helpful providing local maps and information.Good Internet and Wi-Fi. Comfortable bed. I would certainly stay there again and recommend to others.

Clean, comfortable, quiet and a wonderful host. I stayed here as its location was close to some houses I was interested in looking at. I was able to relax, get some work done and look at well kept garden. My host chatted with me and told me places to visit. Shopping mall was 15 minutes away. I will recommend my friends to stay here. Thank you Mary, for being a great host!!

Beautiful location! Mary was amazing, asking if i needed snything and just checking to make sure I had everything I needed. Great vibe and inside was so clean and nice

Mary was amazing as was the property and our stay!

Jade Ohana is a wonderful and inviting place to stay. It is like staying in a small 1 bedroom home in the middle of a botanical garden. Mary is a wonderful host, as is Lovebug the cat who will greet you when you come outside for your morning coffee.The ohana has a well equipped kitchen, complete with gas stove, microwave, coffee maker and a toaster oven. The bed is very comfortable. Waking up to the sounds of the jungle was wonderful. We hope to stay again.

Just what I wanted

The place was absolutely wonderful—spotlessly clean and equipped with all the amenities you could want for a cozy stay. The owner went above and beyond, always warm and welcoming, and even offered fresh fruits that added a lovely touch. It truly felt like a home away from home!

We really enjoyed our stay at Jay’s Ohana, it was so quaint and lovely. Perfect space for the two of us and the gardens were extraordinary. Mary placed fresh gardenia flowers out for us each day and gave us tips of where we might want to go and was able to answer all our questions. We enjoyed being able to eat outside on the patio among all the hibiscus, flowers and more. We will definitely reach out to stay here again when we return to the island.

We loved our stay at Jade Ohana! If you are looking for a quiet place to relax in a jungle garden setting, this is it. Mary welcomed us with a fruit tray and gave us several tips on things to see. The apartment is on the lower level of her house, with a separate driveway and entrance. It is not air conditioned, but this is typical of Hawaii and there were several fans to keep us cool. There is a small porch with wicker chairs that is a perfect place to enjoy the garden that surrounds her property. The property was about a half hour away from Hilo, a mile from a scenic, rocky shore, and less than an hour from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. And her very affectionate cat was there to greet us whenever we returned.

We have travelled to Hilo every April since 2008 to attend the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. These were absolutely the best accommodations we have had in all these years. Mary’s place was very clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. She greeted us upon our arrival and was available to help if ever we needed it. We returned to peace and quiet after long busy days of hula each night. I would love to return again.

Really great place to stay if you like being surrounded by nature and cute cats. Great night skies and there's some good hikes nearby. Mary has a very nice garden and is very personable!

you get to drive your car through a tunnel of trees and flowers to get to your bungalow, which is beautiful with its floral surroundings.

We really enjoyed our host who was lovely, accommodating and responded to anything we needed as well as thoughtful about our privacy. The daylight lower apartment is nicely set up. The surrounding flowering garden is a delight.We were able to make meals on the stove and the refrigerator provided. It was in a neighborhood, so stores are 20 to 30 minutes away. But we appreciated the quiet. There was a lot to explore near Hilo and the Volcano National Park which is only thirty minutes away. A nice, clean and reasonably priced place to stay.

We loved our stay at Mary’s place, Mary greeted us with a warm smile and a platter of fresh fruit awaited us inside. The outdoor yard is beautiful. The location is excellent. Thank you for hosting us.

Mary, the host, was lovely and very welcoming. She provided excellent information and was available if we required anything. The property was surrounded by a lovely garden.

We stayed here on a vacation for nine days. The unit is conveniently located about halfway between Hilo downtown and the Hawai’i Volcano National Park. It is surrounded with beautiful tropical plants and pleasant bird chips, though we sometimes had to deal with little bugs that made their way from the vegetation into the apartment. The host is a very kind and responsive old lady.

This place was very peaceful and serene. The cats were wonderful. The whole property is a lovely tropical garden. Nice mix of sun and rain in the daily. Mary was accommodating and easy to communicate with

I enjoyed my stay. Thank you Mary for accommodating for me and making sure I have a nice stay

Mary was an amazing host. She greeted me and my son with incredibly warmth as she made sure we were oriented and acquainted to our spot and the surrounding area. She was prepared with activity ideas, including unique activities in the area only available during our stay. Mary hit the perfect balance of making sure she was available for any need while also giving us spaciousness to relax and enjoy our time uninterrupted. Mary embodies the Aloha spirit. One of my favorite parts of my stay was reading the small pink Aloha philosophy booklet. Aloha is the "joyful sharing of life energy in the present moment." Mary has plenty of warm Aloha to share with her guests. If I come back to Hilo, I'll definitely stay with Mary again.

We had a lovely experience staying at this beautiful place hosted by Mary. The accomodation was very clean and safe. The garden outside was absolutely beautiful. Mary is a lovely host who took great care of us during our stay and was very responsive over text. She also had lot of tropical fruit from the garden for us to enjoy. We also enjoyed playing and petting Mary's cats. Would love to come back again!

Our host was great - she was very helpful, had some good information on the daily local events, and made sure we were well taken care of. The accommodations were comfortable, and the location tucked away in the rainforest was an excellent base for our adventures into Hilo and the Volcano Park. There was even a cute cat that would come visit us every morning. Highly recommended.

This is THE HAWAII EXPERIENCE! The spirit and meaning of Aloha resonates throughout this Ohana. Owner is fantastic and ready to meet any needs. Mahalo Mary!

It was a very beautiful setting. Lovely surroundings. Our host Mary was very informative and helpful. Highly recommend this property for a quiet getaway.

The property is well maintained, secluded, beautiful, tropical landscaping complete with animals/ birds. There are several resident friendly cats always look to be petted. Mary is a gracious hostess and makes sure you have everything you need including information about the island etc. hopefully, we will return again. Thank you, Mary.

We enjoyed our stay and visits with Mary. She provided us with useful local information and a peaceful, beautiful location with everything we needed. We hope to return!

We loved Mary, her place, her cats and the garden. Whats not to love about this place? Mary is an amazing host and she detailed about all the nice places to visit around Hilo. The house was stocked will all the necessary amenities and very tidy. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Hilo. Next time we're visiting Hilo, I hope we'll be able to book this again!

Very nice apartment. Mary is very helpful. The garden is beautiful.

This is a pleasant, quiet apartment on the ground floor of a home set in tropical forest 20 minutes south of Hilo within a few miles of lava rock bluffs providing breathtaking ocean views of the Big Island’s east coast. The private lanai, our host’s, Mary’s, aloha infused attention and the daily visits by her cats made for one of the most relaxing visits we’ve ever made to the islands. This is a great non-touristy, no frills base for exploring the many sites of the island of Hawaii. We have lived in and visited Hawaii going back 40 years - this was one of our most enjoyable stays.