Cozy, quiet Hawaiian retreat--near volcano, black sand beaches, w/d available


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    $65 avg/night


    Hawaii> Keaau
    • 0 bedroom
    • 1 bathroom
    • Sleeps 2

    The Laughing Gecko, a 100% smoke free property, is located on a one acre lot, on the east side of Hawaii island, in a more quiet, remote area, in close proximity to the cliffs and black sand beaches.

    The studio features furnishings (queen bed) with its own private entrance, kitchenette, bath & lanai.

    Carport has washer & dryer for your use as well as a variety of other amenities such as coolers, beach towels, and more. The property has a rooster, chickens, and dogs (mostly inside).

    The studio features a queen bed, kitchenette, bathroom, and a little living area, along with a lanai that will make you feel so welcome and relaxed. You will absolutely enjoy the private lanai which is great for relaxing, drinking your morning coffee, having cocktails and/or eating your meal. This is a little piece of paradise not far from so much to do!

    The kitchenette has a mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker, electric skillet, sink, dishes, and all you need for quick meals. Most people eat out but if you really want to do more on property, we have a big bbq that we can bring out for you.

    For those who need a place to work or just relax in the studio, we have a desk, chair, couch, smart TV with Chromecast device and high speed internet for your usage as well.

    Guests have their own private entrance and access to common areas like the carport, laundry, and yard. When you arrive there is a lockbox at the gate (we will provide a code for you to access) where the keys are located.

    We are here for you! I can recommend things to do, places to go, eat, etc. We also want to make sure your trip is special so if you need groceries, food service, etc. just let us know.

    We are in a rural community so there will be chickens, rabbits, dogs, and yes geckos on the property. All are friendly and enjoyable but if you have any concerns about dogs, please let us know.

    In general, we will not bother you during your stay but please let us know if you need anything.

    We are 30 minutes south of Hilo, 10-15 minutes from shops, restaurants, grocery store and historic sites in Pahoa and Keaau. We are approximately 1/2 mile from the ocean cliffs where the sunrise and whale watching are tourist favorite activities (depending on time of year). Isaac Hale beach park, Volcanoes National Park, Kehena Black Sand Beach, and Uncle Robert's farmer's market as well as the huge Sunday Maku'u market are some of the more local favorite sites, ...

    Registration Number: 150561400000, TA-138-007-1936-01, GE-138-007-1936-01

     
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    Doug R.
    May 29, 2023
    We enjoyed our stay. The patio was quite pleasant and host responded quickly to any questions. Some "adult" plates and bowls would be a small improvement. A bit more counter space in kitchen area would also be good.
    lucie h.
    May 06, 2023
    The owner is very nice and easy to talk with ! The location is nice if you want to visit the volcanoes national park, but otherwise it’s not the right place because it’s far from restaurants and shopping. The condo was clean and comfortable. I highly recommend if you want to enjoy the volcanoes !!
    Susan L.
    Feb 01, 2023
    Clean, small and well equipprd.
    Elizabeth W.
    Jan 08, 2023
    After years of hard work, we chose to start our retirement exploring and decompressing on the Big Island. The Laughing Gecko could not have been a more perfect choice for us.
    Shelia F.
    Dec 20, 2022
    The neighborhood is very aloha. The studio ohana is sufficient and comfortable; perfect for a couple. The owners allow for privacy, but are friendly and helpful. We were able to come and go easily to explore the island. The property is well lit with sensor lights for evening arrival, and the access to washer and dryer very handy for travelers.
    Todd M.
    Dec 13, 2022
    Extremely nice hosts who cared about the guests. Will stay again when we come back to the Big Island!
    Ceva K.
    Nov 06, 2022
    The unit was clean, bed was comfortable, fans worked well to keep airflow, lanai was private and pleasant and the grounds were very pretty. The owner provided beach accessories- everything was in good condition. The kitchenette for us was limiting as it is designed for just heating up but for a short stay it was nice.
    Julia W.
    Oct 17, 2022
    We liked the location. It‘s near Hilo and not so far away from Volcano National Park.
    Valerie B.
    Sep 14, 2022
    So clean! Cute decor and comfortable. Listening to the birds was so nice. We recommend going to watch the sunrise. Coast is 4 blocks away. We brought two chairs and sat on the lave cliff.
    Cecilia M.
    Aug 16, 2022
    The place is very cozy and quiet, everything you need to rest up after a day of adventure. The hosts are the best available to take care of any concerns you might have, very friendly, but never bother you. Definitely stay here again, thanks Chris and Cole for the wonderful stay..