SPECTACULAR VIEWS await you at Kahoa House for your Hawaiian holiday. Early-birds and mainlanders adjusting to the time difference can enjoy a cup of Ka’u coffee in the comfortable living room, and watch the sun rise out of the Pacific through the large east-facing window. Our promontory juts into the ocean near a turn in the coastline. Looking left you see the surfers and paddle boarders ride waves at Honoli'i Cove, and beyond you see several other headlands along the coastline to the north. Looking right you have a view of Hilo Harbor to the south, where cruise ships land for port of call, and Leleiwi Point off to the east. Especially during winter, whale sign dot Hilo Bay before you.
KAHOA HOUSE’s 3BR/3BA DESIGN ensures a comfortable and efficient stay for you and your family. Two master suites each feature king-size beds, ocean views, double vanities, and walk-in showers (one with steam!). The third bedroom is also set with a king bed (separated to two twin beds upon request), has a built-in granite desk, and an en suite bathroom with tub/shower. The bathrooms and kitchen are adorned in stone and granite, and wood floors stretch throughout the house. The long axis of the main living area, with its wooden floors & paneling, and panoramic views of the ocean below, give the house a nautical feel. The décor has a SE Asian influence with Buddhist artwork collected from travels in that region. The kitchen is well appointed for cooking family meals, including a nice set of All Clad stainless steel pots and pans, good knives, and a wide assortment of kitchen gadgets. The deep sink with double faucets and dish washer aid with cleanup. While the house is comfortable with ocean views from most rooms, you may still want to spend most of your time outside. Walk barefoot in the spongy green grass and admire the coconut palms swaying overhead. Dine al fresco on the main lanai. As the sun sinks below the ‘Aina behind you, watch the ocean and sky turn colors. Retire to the cozy, cushioned, rattan furniture for more conversation and another glass of wine. Or, move to one of the two decks on the other side of the house. The balmy Trade Winds make the outdoors pleasant well into the evening. Afterward, set the mood as you like indoors with lighting on dimmers. At the end of the day, crawl into a comfortable bed, and listen to the sound of the ocean as it breaks on the shore, lulling you to sleep.
A WELL EQUIPPED RENTAL HOME. We have travelled the world and done many trips in VRBOs, so we understand and appreciate the value of a well equipped home. There's nothing worse than bringing in the groceries to find only one scratched-up pan with the Teflon falling off. We've stocked the KITCHEN with All Clad stainless steel pans, a few non-stick pans, Henckel knives, prep bowls, and lots of kitchen gadgets. EXERCISE - do yoga on the lanai as you watch for whales! We have 3 yoga mats, a sit-up pad, and resistance bands for your use. BEACH - 6 beach chairs, two sizes of coolers, and 3 body boards of various sizes. WHALES - 2 pair of binoculars for your use at the house. RAINY DAYS - 3 large golf umbrellas, a selection of classic board games, playing cards, UNO, old maid, and a small assortment of children's story books. INTERNET & TV - We have high speed cable internet and a terrific wifi signal throughout the house and lanai. There is also basic cable television (if you're so inclined). BDVD/CD player also ...
Registration Number: GE-047-013-2736-01, TA-047-013-2736-01
Perri M.
Jun 18, 2024
Loved this property - well maintained and had everything we needed for our stay!! Views were amazing and we saw lots of surfers and even a cruise ship coming into port. Next time we would fly into Hilo instead of Kona as that drive was further than we expected but filled with beautiful views and wild life along the way.
Sonia A.
Jun 18, 2024
Our favorite part of our stay was the view. Sunrises, watching the surfers, and even seeing a cruise ship coming to port. The home is as advertised. Beautiful landscaping.
Remember, there is no a/c so it can get a little warm during the heat of the day and it takes time for the bedrooms to cool off at night. Unfortunately, some of the bedroom window screens had gaps large enough to allow flying insects in (ask me how I know), so we had to keep most of the larger windows closed. This made the smaller bedroom uncomfortable, even with the additional fans provided by the host.
However, the cross breeze in the kitchen and living room was excellent.
Christina K.
May 29, 2024
This property was beautiful! The home was perfect for our family with plenty of room for everyone to relax. The yard around the house was amazing, with lovely flowering plants and soft grass. We enjoyed hanging out both indoors and outside.
The location was great. It was fairly close to Volcano National Park and there were several other attractions in the area. In addition, we could watch surfers from our patio!
Tom B.
May 25, 2024
We enjoyed the very nice house and beautiful view of the ocean. Randall the manager was great ti communicate with. Definitely would go back
Kristy K.
Apr 28, 2024
This property totally delivered on Everything. The view is spectacular. The house is perfectly clean and modern. The bedrooms are all ensuites. The kitchen offers up all kinds of choices for drinks and meals. Every detail was so well thought out, the host thought of everything. He even went above and beyond when we left something behind. Thank you Randall we cant wait to come back!. Cheers!
Nicole P.
Apr 12, 2024
Absolutely loved our stay at this site. Everything was exactly as it was depicted in the listing. Very clean and such a beautiful location, we all enjoyed the sounds of the ocean outside the windows.
The kitchen was equipped for anything you could possibly need to prepare a meal, even coffee filters, various condiments and cooking oils, as well as spices. It was a cost savings to be able to prepare some meals instead of eating out.
All the rooms and bathrooms were spotless and lovely to stay and use. Only complaint would be it was challenging at times to figure out how to operate the ceiling fan switches/clickers. You definately do not need AC here - such refreshing breezes when windows/sliding doors left open with fans, it maintained a very comfortable atmosphere.
Sorry about not having a robust recycling program as we were saddened to have to throw out items which in other locations are all recycled but what can you do.
Thank. you for a wonderful stay in beautiful Hilo.
Kari L.
Mar 19, 2024
Great house, communication was great!
Maureen M.
Mar 03, 2024
Wow! What a beautiful place. Just as seen in pictures. Loved listening to the ocean waves and watching surfers and many many whales. Hate to leave. Would love to return some day. Thanks for the wonderful stay
Michael R.
Mar 01, 2024
Short stay but thoroughly enjoyed the house! Perfect location with amazing views of the surf crashing the cliff rocks, moon rise and whales! We’ll definitely return.
Michael S.
Feb 17, 2024
Everything in the owners description is accurate. Great kitchen; great outdoor grill (new), comfortable beds. The property manager is the best. If we had any issues/questions he promptly replied. Whales, lots of whales! As close as 30 yards from the back yard. I highly recommend this as place to enjoy the green side of Hawai’i.
Heidi S.
Jan 07, 2024
Pros:
1. Great location: wide beautiful ocean view, easy access to Hilo & a short walk to surf beach.
2. Good size kitchen, all 3 bedrooms have king size beds and their own bathrooms. 3. Wonderful lanai to eat breakfast at.
4. Very responsive property manager. Overall, we really enjoyed the week there.
Cons: there is a constant dribbling of water from the fridge condensation. So we had to place a towel on the floor next to the fridge.
Amy F.
Jan 03, 2024
We had a wonderful week at this lovely home in Hilo. Stunning views, very close to town as well as some wonderful hikes and waterfalls. The house was clean and comfortable for all of us.
Juanita S G.
Dec 30, 2023
We enjoyed our stay! Didn’t quite get used to the sound of the waves crashing or the tree frogs at night. The property is beautiful and nicely located. Easy to get to Hilo or anywhere else on the island. Loved our stay.
Hege L.
Dec 23, 2023
The three days at this house put us all in instant relaxation mode. Check in is easy, house is well equipped, tons of surfers to watch. The garden offers many areas to hang out - in shade, in sun, lounging or coach, by a table or not. Loved the provided coffee and some stuff in the fridge - always a put when one loves to cook. Highly recommend this VRBO!
Amy F.
Dec 19, 2023
We had a wonderful week at this lovely home in Hilo. Stunning views, very close to town as well as some wonderful hikes and waterfalls. The house was clean and comfortable for all of us.