Brian K.
May 15, 2024
Very nice place with many nice features. As advertised it could be tranquil. The lanai is very nicely done, and the separate King bedroom is also very nice. The kitchen is very functional and other than a couple of things that have issues, it was very nice. If you plan to arrive after sunset, bring a flash light because no indoor or outdoor lights are on, so actually getting in is difficult. Our stay was really more like a 2 star because of a major feral pig issue. Starting on the second night feral pigs invaded the property and were fighting and digging up the front and back of the property. The second last night a group with dogs came in and after around 2AM things settled down some what. The dogs still barked at all hours (we were told the dogs were barking because of the pigs). If that issue goes away, and the dogs also settle down, then the setting would be lovely. So I gave it a 4 star rating even though our stay was a 2 star.
Nicole B.
Nov 21, 2023
We’ve visited this property several times now. We love it everytime the beautiful lush green trees in back give you that jungle vibe. The sounds of the
coqui and other animals is actually sp calming to my spirit. Weve had many family dinners or played board games out on the lanai. Take a breathtaking drive up the road and find secret spots with palm trees and crashing ocean waves!
Nicole B.
Nov 10, 2023
We’ve visited this property several times now. We love it everytime the beautiful lush green trees in back give you that jungle vibe. The sounds of the
coqui and other animals is actually sp calming to my spirit. Weve had many family dinners or played board games out on the lanai. Take a breathtaking drive up the road and find secret spots with palm trees and crashing ocean waves!
Eugene J.
Feb 24, 2023
Great place to be away from all the tourism. Great site seeing. Only a couple issues. Tried to preheat the oven, opened after about 8 minutes and almost past out from the gas. I did not preheat. Make sure you get to the property during the day or you most likely won’t be able to find it.
Eugene J.
Feb 09, 2023
Great place to be away from all the tourism. Great site seeing. Only a couple issues. Tried to preheat the oven, opened after about 8 minutes and almost past out from the gas. I did not preheat. Make sure you get to the property during the day or you most likely won’t be able to find it.
Ryan H.
Feb 07, 2023
Not the cleanest. Geckos inside were cute but their feces on the walls wasn't. Slow wi-fi. The two bedrooms are in separate buildings, connected by a covered area that is not screened in...not ideal for our little kids. Loud neighbors partying until 3am kept us up. We left 2 days early.
hanna m.
Nov 01, 2022
We loved the house and the location. The only thing we didn't like was the check-in. The code that was given didn't work and when I called the Vacasa number, I had to go through a phone tree to finally talk to someone who was then reading script from a computer and had to troubleshoot, with me on the phone. Once we were inside, we found that one of the bedroom doors was locked and it needed a separate key. There was no mention of this in the check-in directions, no mention of it in the house binder. I had to call Vacasa AGAIN, go through the one tree, wait on hold, until they came back with no answer. I finally found the key to the bedroom hanging in the kitchen, but directions to it would have been ideal. VERY frustrating when we were tired and hungry and wanting to settle in. I wouldn't rent from a VACASA property again.
Jennifer N.
Oct 06, 2022
This place has everything you need! A black sand beach within a 5-minute walk, privacy, wildlife, island living, and great amenities if you pack light and don't like to eat out.
I went on a solo trip to get away from the main land and city life. I needed to submerge into nature, and this place is about nature. Coqui frogs at night, live-in geckos, chickens roaming around, and maybe some pigs sniffing out bugs (not certain, but thought I heard them in the yard at night and saw tracks in the morning).
Then there is the beach! The water is invigorating! The black sand is mesmerizing! And the tropical trees and cliffs provide natural shade when you want out of the sun.
My favorite day was Sunday. It was busy with locals, and in the afternoon some people came with instruments and started playing music. The people are friendly and kind and curious. And they are so easy to chat with if you are looking for some human connection, which I was since I was alone all week.
Also, please check out the Farmers Market on Saturday morning on the lava in Kalapana. It's a quick 5-minute drive south of the house. There is great Thai food cooked right there, and fresh guava juice. Also, the locals can tell you about how life has changed in that area due to the 2018 eruption.
The last thing I will say is the location is great for traveling around the east side of the island, like Hilo and Volcano. It was such a nice spot to return to after a day of hiking or scuba diving.
Josh F.
Sep 12, 2022
Lovely oasis! The lanai is very nice, feeling like it's up in the trees.
No a/c, and the area was pretty warm when we were there, but the fans and airflow helped a lot. The house had good airflow and fans, and is nicely appointed.
We enjoyed cooking here as well, and dinners out on the lanai were great.
Erin B.
Aug 17, 2022
We LOVED this place! I was a bit worried about no air conditioner but it was fine. We were there in August and it got a bit warm during the day but it cooled off nicely in the evenings and we slept great. We kept all the windows open and listened to the rain and the frogs all night.
The neighborhood is really cool. We walked around and found coconuts and avocados that had fallen out of trees. It is truly like you are in the middle of the rain forest.
Kehena beach is close. Plan ahead- it is clothing optional. We found that most of that crowd went to the beach in the morning so we would go in the evening for a more family friendly time.
Try to make it to the market. ( I think Sundays.) There were 25-30 tents set up selling everything! Fruit, tee shirts, jewelery, banana bread etc. It was a lot of fun.
Overall- wonderful place! We are ready to move there!
Enkhbat B.
Jul 25, 2022
Very good
Fidan G.
Mar 17, 2022
OVERALL
We loved our stay at this property, and can’t wait to return one day! It’s a hidden gem.
PROs
-The first thing we noticed when we walked in is how modern and clean it was. It was so clean that we walked barefoot in it all day and didn’t get any dirt on our feet .
-The property is very well equipped, with a great fully equipped kitchen (including spices), beach towels, washer, dryer etc. which is very convenient. There were even some board games in the living room, which kept our evenings fun!
-The hosts know how to receive guests. We were pleasantly surprised by a nice bottle of wine and a little book of tips and instructions about the locale when we arrived. Very much appreciated!
-The location is tucked away in a very quiet, cute neighborhood. You wake up to the sound of birds and fall asleep to singing frogs. The house is surrounded by trees that give you complete privacy.
-The Kehena beach nearby takes just a few minutes to walk to. It has soft black sand, and the atmosphere on the beach is just magical. (The surf is a little rough for little children, but we as adults were able to swim there every day.)
-Though there was no reception on our cells in the area, the property had great Wi-Fi and fully functional TVs with a functional Netflix account, which was a big plus for the evenings.
-If you’re worried about no AC, do not worry. The temperature in the area drops at night, so we slept very comfortably and even had to wrap ourselves in some cozy blankets. During the day it’s just at the sweet spot where it’s very warm, but you’re not sweating like a pig. Almost all door and window in the property has a net, so you can keep all the windows open.
CONs
-The only real con is that there isn’t much around in terms of restaurants & supermarkets. So make sure you shop well before arriving because there won’t be a convenience store you can quickly run out to for bread or extra drinks.
-There will be some bugs. You’re in a rainforesty area. We just covered ourselves in bug spray after sunset and were mostly mosquito bite free. It’s mostly just little moths, mosquitos, and ants, and they mostly keep themselves to the lanai. So you don’t have to worry about anything big and scary. But if you’re scared of all bugs, this area may not be right for you.
