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8,6 av 10 –
Utmerket

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1 soverom1 badPlass til 5 personer93 m²

Populære fasiliteter

  • Kjøkken
  • Wi-fi inkludert
  • Vaskeri
  • Uteplass
  • Parkering
  • Grill

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Om dette overnattingsstedet

Unngå det vanlige ~ besøk Pele!

  • Slapp av og som ung igjen i våre skjegg, splitter nye jungelen retrett. Dette er virkelig en "Escape from the Ordinary! '

    Dette området er frodig og grønn og har det beste været på øya. De rådende passatvindene blåser fra bare riktig retning for å holde temperaturen behagelig hele året. Tropisk, frodig og grønn med frisk ren luft (bokstavelig talt den reneste luften på jorden!) og et mangfold av fantastiske ting å se og gjøre.

    Denne nydelige hjem er skinnende rent, vakkert innredet og designet for ultra komfortabel off-grid levende. Ligger i Black Sands, omgitt av jungel, coqui frosker synge deg til å sove om natten, og det er spesielt spennende når vi får en intens regndusj om natten, som taket er metall, og lydene er awesomely jungelen!

    Du vil finne en gjestebok på huset med detaljer og veibeskrivelse til spektakulære stedene alle innen bare noen få miles fra huset, inkludert "secret spots" som du ikke finner i noen turist bok.

    Dette er det perfekte stedet for eventyrlystne og de som ikke er avhengige av TV for underholdning.
    Så veldig, veldig hyggelig å komme bort fra alt!

    I dette området kalt Puna, er vi velsignet med å ha så mange flotte ting å se og gjøre. Her vil du finne uberørte vannet og den reneste luften på jorden. Vårt hjem er bare minutter til strender som Kehena, eller nyte en fantastisk tur langs kongene sti til den hvite sandstranden kalles Shipmans. Slapp av i det naturlige geotermisk oppvarmede badet, kalt dronningbadet, samt surfing på Isaac Hale strandpark, fiske på Mackenzie Park, spelunking, lava visning, naturlige dampåpninger, fantastiske markeder og den sjarmerende landsbyen Pahoa med sin utendørs marked , sjarmerende butikker, familievennlige og fine dining.
    Hver søndag, bare oppe på 130, finner du det største, beste og mest varierte bondemarkedet i hele Hawaii-kjeden - The Maku'u-markedet, med alt du kan forvente og mye mer, inkludert levende musikk og dans. Hver onsdag kveld, kun 2 miles away på onkel Robert finner du et "must" - en fantastisk natt markedet komplett med lokale håndverkere, fabelaktig lokale matboder, Kava bar og levende musikk og dans - kan du selv være i stand til å ta i en hula show! Spis, drikk og vær glad! Svaie i takt med autentisk Hawaiian slakk nøkkel og ukulele og nyte følelsen av fellesskap her.

Overnattingsstedets fasiliteter

Strand

  • Strand i nærheten

Internett

  • Tilgjengelig i huset: wi-fi (inkludert)

Parkering og transport

  • Bil er påkrevd
  • Parkering på stedet

Kjøkken

  • Brødrister
  • Hurtigmikser
  • Kaffetrakter/tekoker
  • Kjøkkenutstyr
  • Kjøleskap
  • Komfyrtopp
  • Krydder
  • Mikrobølgeovn
  • Papirhåndklær
  • Stekeovn
  • Vanndispenser
  • Vannkoker

Bespisning

  • Spisebord

Soverom

  • Sengetøy
  • Soverom

Bad

  • 1 bad
  • Badekar
  • Badekar eller dusj
  • Dusj
  • Håndklær (inkludert)
  • Sjampo
  • Såpe
  • Toalettpapir

Oppholdsområder

  • Separat spiseområde
  • Spisebord
  • Stue

Underholdning

  • Bøker
  • Spill

Utendørsområder

  • Balkong
  • Grill
  • Hage
  • Utemøbler

Klesvask

  • Vaskeritjenester

Kjæledyr

  • Ingen kjæledyr tillatt

Tilgjengelighetstilpasning

  • Røykfritt overnattingssted
  • Informasjon fra verten: Smoking is allowed outdoors. Please use ashtray.

Tjenester og bekvemmeligheter

  • Bytte av håndklær på forespørsel
  • Bytte av sengetøy (på forespørsel)
  • Rengjøring på forespørsel

Beliggenhet

  • I landlige omgivelser
  • Nær en dyrehage
  • Nær et helse-/skjønnhetsspa
  • Nær et sykehus
  • Nær havnen
  • Nær sjøen

Opplevelser

  • Golf
  • Vannsportutstyr
  • Dykking i nærheten
  • Fiske i nærheten
  • Fugletitting i nærheten
  • Grotting i nærheten
  • Hesteridning i nærheten
  • Hvalsafari i nærheten
  • Jakt i nærheten
  • Naturvandringer i nærheten
  • Snorkling i nærheten
  • Surfing/bodyboarding i nærheten
  • Svømming i nærheten
  • Terrengsykling i nærheten
  • Tur-/sykkelstier i nærheten
  • Turer med motorbåt i nærheten
  • Økoturer i nærheten

Sikkerhetstiltak

  • Karbonmonoksidalarm (verten har oppgitt at det finnes en karbonmonoksidalarm på overnattingsstedet)
  • Røykvarsler (verten har oppgitt at det finnes en røykvarsler på overnattingsstedet)
  • Førstehjelpsskrin
  • Brannslukningsapparat
  • Lås med låsefalle

Generelt

  • Boenhetens størrelse: 93 kvadratmeter
  • Bruk av miljøvennlige rengjøringsprodukter
  • Bytte av sengetøy på forespørsel
  • Gjenbrukbare kaffe-/tefiltre
  • Gjester oppfordres til å bruke vanndispenser
  • Hage
  • Human behandling av ville dyr i fangenskap
  • Håndklær (byttes på forespørsel)
  • Kjøp av årlig kompensasjon for minst 10 % av karbonavtrykket
  • Kompostering
  • LED-lys enkelte steder
  • Lokaleide og -organiserte turer, omvisninger og aktiviteter
  • Omfattende retningslinjer for matavfall
  • Rengjøring (på forespørsel)
  • Resirkulering
  • Utstilling med lokale kunstnere
  • Vanneffektive dusjer
  • Vanneffektive toaletter
  • Vinduer med dobbelt glass

Lignende overnattingssteder

Wi-fi (inkludert) og sengetøy
Kalani Oceanside Retreat
Pahoa
  • Inkludert parkering
  • Wi-fi inkludert
  • Vaskeri
  • Spa
9.0 av 10, Fantastisk, 18 anmeldelser
Prisen er 2 136 kr
inkludert skatter og avgifter
13. juli–14. juli
Kalani Oceanside Retreat
Sammenlign med lignende overnattingssteder

Regler

Innsjekking

Innsjekking fra kl. 16.00
Kontaktløs innsjekking er tilgjengelig
Minstealder for innsjekking er 18 år

Utsjekking

Utsjekking før kl. 10.00
Kontaktløs utsjekking er tilgjengelig

Spesielle innsjekkingsinstruksjoner

Du får en e-post fra verten med instruksjoner for innsjekking og utsjekking
Informasjon fra overnattingsstedet kan bli oversatt ved hjelp av automatiserte oversettelsesverktøy

Husregler

Do not drink water directly from the faucet. You may run it through the Berkey filter, boil or drink bottled water. No hair dryers or curling irons.
When checking out, clean all dirty dishes and remove all garbage from the premises. *NOTE: Dirty dishes or garbage left behind will incur a $50 fee.
Quiet hours shall be from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area pursuant to Hawaii State rules.

Kjæledyr

Kjæledyr er ikke tillatt

Barn og ekstrasenger

Barn er velkomne

Arrangementer

Ingen arrangementer tillatt

Røyking

Røyking er ikke tillatt
Smoking is allowed outdoors. Please use ashtray.

Viktig informasjon

Viktig å vite

Dette overnattingsstedet forvaltes av en profesjonell vert, og overnattingsvirksomheten er knyttet til vedkommendes bransje, bedrift eller yrke.
Det kan pålegges avgifter for ekstra personer, og denne avgiften kan variere avhengig av overnattingsstedets egne regler
Legitimasjon med bilde utstedt av offentlig myndighet samt kredittkort, debetkort eller depositum i kontanter kan være påkrevd ved innsjekking, i tilfelle det skulle oppstå uforutsette utgifter
Spesielle forespørsler avhenger av tilgjengelighet ved innsjekking og kan koste ekstra. Spesielle forespørsler kan ikke garanteres oppfylt
Det er ikke tillatt å arrangere fester eller andre arrangementer på stedet
Verten har oppgitt at det finnes en karbonmonoksidalarm på overnattingsstedet
Verten har oppgitt at det finnes en røykvarsler på overnattingsstedet
Overnattingsstedet har sikkerhetstiltak som brannslukningsapparat, førstehjelpsskrin og reilelås
Dette overnattingsstedet har utendørsområder, som balkonger, verandaer og terrasser, som kanskje ikke passer for barn. Hvis du har bekymringer, anbefaler vi at du kontakter overnattingsstedet før ankomst for å bekrefte at de har et tilgjengelig rom som passer for deg
Dette overnattingsstedet administreres gjennom vår samarbeidspartner Vrbo. Du får en e-post fra Vrbo med en link til en Vrbo-konto der du kan endre eller avbestille bestillingen din.
Overnattingsstedets registreringsnummer: TA-128-258-5600-01, GE-128-258-5600-01
Hvis du avbestiller oppholdet ditt, er du underlagt vertens avbestillingsregler. I henhold til EUs forskrifter om forbrukerrett gjelder ikke angreretten ved bestilling av overnattingssted.

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Om området

Denne ferieboligen ligger i landlige omgivelser og i nærheten av stranden i Pahoa. Et par lokale landemerker er Volcano House og Volcano Garden Arts, mens SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center og Pohoiki er noen av attraksjonene i området. Hobby Garden Hawaii og Hilo Coffee Mill er også verdt et besøk. Fridykking og snorkling er blant de aktivitetene du kan bli med på her. Du kan dessuten oppleve naturen i området gjennom turer til fots eller med sykkel og jakt. Se vår reiseguide til Pahoa
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Hva som finnes i nærheten

  • Lava Tree delstatsmonument
    Lava Tree delstatsmonument
    16 min kjøring - 19.0 km
  • Star of the Sea Painted Church
    9 min kjøring - 9.1 km
  • Pahoa Museum
    12 min kjøring - 14.4 km
  • Kehena Beach
    16 min kjøring - 17.1 km
  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center
    20 min kjøring - 20.1 km

Transport

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo internasjonale flyplass) - 43 min kjøring

Restauranter

  • Black Rock Cafe
    13 min kjøring
  • Sirius Hotspot Coffee
    13 min kjøring
  • LaHiki kava bar
    13 min kjøring
  • THE VELI Restaurant
    13 min kjøring
  • Kaleo's Bar & Grill
    13 min kjøring

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Når kan man sjekke inn på Unngå det vanlige ~ besøk Pele!?

Innsjekkingen begynner kl. 16.00.

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Utsjekkingstidspunktet er kl. 10.00.

Hvor ligger Unngå det vanlige ~ besøk Pele!?

Denne ferieboligen ligger ved sjøen og 15 kilometer unna Star of the Sea Painted Church, Pahoa Museum og Lava Tree delstatsmonument. Dessuten ligger Mackenzie State Park og SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center 20 kilometer unna.

Anmeldelser av Unngå det vanlige ~ besøk Pele!

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Utmerket

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Rangering på 10 − Utmerket. 28 av totalt 40 anmeldelser.
Rangering på 8 − Bra. 5 av totalt 40 anmeldelser.
Rangering på 6 − Grei. 1 av totalt 40 anmeldelser.
Rangering på 4 − Dårlig. 2 av totalt 40 anmeldelser.
Rangering på 2 − Forferdelig. 4 av totalt 40 anmeldelser.

8,8

Renhold

8,6

Beliggenheten

Anmeldelser

Verifisert

10/10 – Utmerket

Joel P.

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet

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.
Bodde her 3 netter i februar 2024
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2/10 – Forferdelig

Terry G.

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking og beliggenheten
Likte ikke: Kommunikasjon og annonsens korrekthet
No hot water at all. My family had to bathe in cold water for 4 days. I message the host and she said she was sending someone but no one came. Other than that it’s a cute little place and close to my family that I was visiting.
Bodde her 4 netter i oktober 2025
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10/10 – Utmerket

Verifisert reisende

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet

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!
Bodde her 2 netter i oktober 2023
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10/10 – Utmerket

Morgan G.

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet

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.
Bodde her 7 netter i januar 2023
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8/10 – Bra

Linda W.

Likte: Innsjekking og beliggenheten
Likte ikke: Kommunikasjon

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.
Bodde her 5 netter i oktober 2022
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10/10 – Utmerket

Diana R.

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet

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!
Bodde her 7 netter i mars 2022
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10/10 – Utmerket

Verifisert reisende

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet

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.
Bodde her 9 netter i mars 2022
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6/10 – Greit

Alan N.

Likte: Innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten og annonsens korrekthet

Punahou Review

Not satisfied with the house manager and her house responsibilities.
Bodde her 96 netter i desember 2021
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10/10 – Utmerket

Graydon C.

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet

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.
Bodde her 28 netter i februar 2021
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10/10 – Utmerket

Laura F.

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet

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.
Bodde her 1 natt i desember 2020
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8/10 – Bra

Lori N.

Likte: Innsjekking og annonsens korrekthet

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!!!
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10/10 – Utmerket

Todd W.

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet

Very relaxibg

Loved the quiet and not rush of the usual resort, it was very quiet and peaceful
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4/10 – Dårlig

Adina M.

Likte: Renhold og kommunikasjon
Likte ikke: Innsjekking og annonsens korrekthet

Know What You are Getting Into!

This is a mixed review. If you have been reading the reviews, you can see that some of them are very good and some are poor, and now that we have stayed here, I can see that both are accurate. First, the pluses: a peaceful, "off the grid" stay in a beautiful, lush and un-touristy part of the Big Island. If you like "glamping," if you want to get away from the slick hotels and all that, this is great. If you like fresh limes growing in your front yard, the sound of coqui frogs at night, and friendly geckos sharing your space (often in the bed with you!), this is the place for you. The other HUGE plus was Matt, the property manager. if he had not been so responsive, we would not have been able to stay at this place at all. He visited at least 4-5 times, was late for work once because he stopped by to make sure all was well, came over late at night, brought a cistern of fresh water, and was beyond helpful. The fact that he NEEDED to come by so quickly and so often is part of the negative, which you will see below. The cons: When we arrived, there was no power. The water pump also runs on power, which meant there was no running water. This was because the solar-powered battery had run down in the week before we arrived, and when the charge in the battery gets too low, it trips (to save itself from overheating) and then completely stops being able to receive a charge from the solar panels. There was nothing at all about this in the instruction booklet that was provided by Sara, the owner. I called her to let her know there was no power and she said, "You know it's off the grid, right?" Yes, I knew it was off the grid, but it was supposed to have things like lights and running water, which it did not have. Sara was not on the island and told me to call Matt, which I had. Matt was amazing. He brought over a generator, which immediately got the lights and fans running. However, the water pump can only be run by the battery and NOT by a generator, and the generator can't charge the battery, which meant we had to hope for a sunny day the next day in order to get running water. In the meantime, Matt brought over large buckets of water so we could flush the toilet but there was no other running water in the house. Luckily the battery got charged enough to run the water pump by the next afternoon. The system had more problems in the following days, overloading and stalling and Matt had to come by three more times. Bottom line: don't expect perfection.
Bodde her 7 netter i desember 2019
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10/10 – Utmerket

Travis T.

Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon, beliggenheten, annonsens korrekthet

Stay in black sands

I’ve stayed here a month. It’s been a wonderful thing. I love the rural location. It’s very quiet and tucked away in a tropical sweet spot. My granddaughter loved the bunk beds. It’s been a wonderful stay for me. Thanks Sara!
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10/10 – Utmerket

John M.

Enjoyable experience again

This was our second time staying here, this time the house had solar electricity which really made it comfortable by not having to run a generator. Well stocked kitchen, and nice Lanai.
Bodde her 12 netter i mars 2019
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2/10 – Forferdelig

Trudi R.

This property is misrepresented in the description and photo’s

If we could give this property a zero star or a negative we would. We informed the property owner that we would be staying for approximately one month and that during that time my mother and our two sons would visit for four days. Sara responded with “Great! They will have plenty of room and I don’t charge extra for additional guests.” As we were boarding our flight to Hawaii we received a text message indicating that the washer and dryer does not work and that we would have use a laundromat in town. As we entered the neighborhood where the shack was located we felt as if we were driving through a salvage yard. Plenty of unimproved properties and junk vehicles sitting alongside the road. As we pulled in the driveway the carport that is advertised as a garage was occupied by an old junky truck. Still trying to be positive we entered the property to find that it is actually a studio and not a one bedroom home. As you open the front door the bed is directly to your left and small table to your right. The room that she claims “acts” as a second bedroom is actually a screened in porch with a bunckbed and small sitting area. There is not one closet or dresser for your clothes. Our suite cases would have to be kept on the floor. In review of the property description we realized that the pictures are of the same areas only with the furniture rearranged including beds in different locations to give the appearance of something that it is not. After a long day of travel even taking a shower was a challenge as the water cycled from very hot to very cold. Again still trying to make it work we contacted the maintenance man about the washer and dryer as well as the WiFi and the house not actually being a one bedroom. He informed us that the washer and dryer are a problem and would likely not work during our stay. He did indicate he would try to fix the WiFi but said it is sketchy. When we mentioned the description he said he apologized and had been trying to get Sara to change it for some time. At this point we contacted VRBO. In their review they agreed that the property was misrepresented and moved us to another location. We have continued to try contacting the property owner beginning the day of our arrival. She will not take our calls and now will not respond to text. Worst of all she is not refunding ANY of our money that we paid her in advance and in good faith for our stay. She will likely respond to this with a myriad of excuses. Please beware!
Bodde her 10 netter i januar 2019
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8/10 – Bra

Mark W.

Definitely off the grid, but just what we needed.

My wife and I are campers, so with that said, we were right at home with this rental. The house is a basically a studio with a bunk bed in the lanai. The bedroom dining room and kitchen are one room with a bathroom, and the lanai has some very nice patio furniture and a bunk bed for extra sleeping. Definitly worth the money we paid. If you are looking for quiet and peaceful this is it. This unit, like most has a catchment system for water, but a Berkey is available for filtering the water. Solar power only, so no TV please. Never had a problem with water or power. Visits to the Black sand beach and Uncle Robert's were memorable to say the least. Great restaurants are available in Pahoa, including Kaleo's, Pele's Kitchen, and the Black Rock Cafe. All on all, we had a great time and are looking forward to our next trip to Hawaii.
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4/10 – Dårlig

Leon F.

Did not meet expectations. Online description is not up to date.

My wife and I rented this home for a week when we traveled to Hawaii for our honeymoon. We were looking for something simple, but comfortable. This house grabbed our attention as it had great ratings, was affordable, and had everything we needed without the extra distractions. Washer, dryer, hot water, indoor plumbing, electricity, no TV, quiet, etc. We had all these things and it was amazing...for a day. After a day of hiking to remote beaches, browsing through markets and shops in Hilo, and a full day of adventures, we were looking forward to returning and taking a much needed shower. We returned to our quaint little home to find to our dismay, there was no power. No problem, candle light is romantic. However, the water ran off of an electric pump. No shower, no running tap water, no flushing toilet. This lasted for three and a half days as we and Matt, the truly amazing manager of the property, worked on the generator, the solar panels, and the battery system trying to restore power and running water to our home. 3 1/2 days of evenings by candle light, taking sponge baths and flushing the toilet with gallons of water we would fill on our adventures during the day. When we contacted Sara, the owner, the second day of having no power or water she stated, "It is part of off grid living, you'll just have to make the best of it", then proceeded to blame our situation on the one time use of the advertised washing machine (the dryer was out of commission with a broken belt). She stated, "all the updates to the advertisement are written in the welcome guide", which we were unable to find until the third day as it was buried under magazines and travel guides (It's an unmarked photo album if you are looking). When we attempted to speak with her about alternative options for in case power was not returned, she refused to speak on the subject and quickly ended the conversation. The power and water returned on day 5 of our trip, thanks to Matt's efforts, and we greatly enjoyed the rest of our stay in Pahoa. As we both grew up in rural eastern Oregon, we are accustomed to "off grid" living and did not have a great deal of trouble adjusting to make the most of our trip. Running the generator, ensuring safe drinking water, and trouble shooting the power system was not difficult. However, in the end, our experience at this house was not as advertised and was not what we believe that we paid for as part of our honeymoon.
Bodde her 7 netter i desember 2018
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10/10 – Utmerket

Claudia F.

Quiet retreat

We really enjoyed our week's stay in the house. It was super easy to access and had everything we needed. The lanai offered a space for reading and listening to the frogs and rain. Clean and great location. We also used the kitchen a lot which helped to save $$ on eating out all the time. It was a good distance from Volcano and Hilo too.
Bodde her 6 netter i februar 2018
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10/10 – Utmerket

Carrie A.

Really Peaceful 🌴

This is our second stay at this sweet home. This time we stayed for eight days and again were not disappointed. The house is adorable and well appointed. Excellent basics are there and doesn’t take much to make it your own for your visit. We love the kitchen! The back room is very nice with a great set of bunk beds if you have extra visitors with you. Honestly we never use the back as cute as it is.....and it IS really charming. We gravitate always no matter the time of day to the front porch . The propane fridge and hot water work well. Generators equally work perfect and honestly it was fun to have wifi this time even though it is a non essential for us. Love the area. We spend every day at Pohoiki swimming, sunning and make great use of the local restaurants in the evening. A small town with tons of options . Uncle Robert’s on Wednesday is SO much fun. This is a quiet pleasant neighbourhood.....great to fall asleep listening to the frogs. Sara is very good to do business with. Easily accessible. And to her credit and the gentleman she has in case of maintanence issues ...we have never needed. Says a lot. Thank you so much Sara!
Bodde her 8 netter i februar 2018
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8/10 – Bra

William W.

Yes a stay in the Jungle!

Just right for a couple. Not hard to operate off the grid. Appreciated the Wifi. Verizon service was nil. A very good value!
Bodde her 6 netter i januar 2018
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10/10 – Utmerket

John M.

enjoyable stay despite the time of year

This house was just what we wanted for our short stay. Everything worked well, even had internet, thanks to the owner having it installed the day before we arrived. The bed was extremely comfortable. Kitchen and dinning area works great for entertaining guests. Hot water works, just may take a couple minutes to heat up. One generator is enough to run the lights and internet, easy to operate. Definitely will want to stay here again on our next trip.
Bodde her 8 netter i november 2017
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10/10 – Utmerket

Alicia D.

Jungle Gem!

The house itself is super cute, well equipped, classy and homey, and has a very comfortable memory foam bed. It's tucked away in a quiet neighborhood in the jungle. You get lulled to sleep by a chorus of frogs and the hypnotic sound of rain on a tin roof (a comfortable bed doesn't hurt either). I visit the big island for the adventure it provides, this house is ideal for a home base. Away from the tourist traps and near some amazing geographical wonders, totally off the beaten path. Visit black sands beach passing by volcanic sculptures and alien seekers, see a neighborhood built on lava, soak in a hot pond, snorkel with just sea life and no crowds, celebrate with the locals at Uncle Roberts, and hike along an ancient wall and path traveled by kings to a private beach. And this is just some of what's near by (and detailed in the welcome notebook, helpfully provided). This is my second visit to the island and the second time I've stayed at this house. Hands down would stay here again. Highly recommended.
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10/10 – Utmerket

Linda W.

Excellent location for our purposes

This is our second stay at this lovely cottage and probably won't be the last. The area is very quiet but still close enough to activities to make it fun. Had a great night at Uncle Robert's. The music was fantastic. Can't wait until you get the solar installed so the generator won't need to be used just for lights.
Bodde her 5 netter i mars 2017
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10/10 – Utmerket

Harold C.

OFF GRID

This property is just what is described in the description. Cold Fridge / freezer - stove and oven work great - the bed comfortable - Oil lanterns worked well - Shower worked good with a little patience - no problem with the generator the one time we used it to wash clothes - washer and dryer worked well. As stated in the property description there are No lights without starting the generator which they ask you not to do except for once a week to wash a load of clothes, no internet or tv but that is all stated in the description. It's a little bummer to look out the front and the electric poles are right there across the street but........... The house was cool and again the bed was comfortable (1st of March) for sleeping. My complaints were there was old food items in the drawers and spice racks (I mean really old / mildewed) and dog hair was plentiful especially in the back screened in sitting area socks were full every day. Bring matches to light the lanterns or fire up the stove and use a piece of paper. Also there is only one bed but there are blow up mattresses if you have a way to blow them up. Non of these were enough to complain to the manager of the property but it would be better if they were addressed. Overall a nice place for a single or a couple wanting to get away from it all .... literally.
Bodde her 6 netter i mars 2017