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Lovely OTG Ohana Close to Beaches

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Avis

8,6 sur 10 – 
Excellent

Maison entiĂšre

1 chambre1 salle de bain5 personnes93 mÂČ

Commodités populaires

  • Cuisine
  • Wi-Fi gratuit
  • Buanderie
  • Espace extĂ©rieur
  • Stationnement disponible
  • Barbecue

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Pahoa, HI
  • Place, Star of the Sea Painted Church
    â€Ș9 min en voiture‬
  • Place, Pahoa Museum
    â€Ș12 min en voiture‬
  • Place, Monument d'État de Lava Tree
    â€Ș16 min en voiture‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HawaĂŻ (ITO-AĂ©roport international de Hilo)
    â€Ș44 min en voiture‬

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À propos du quartier

Pahoa

SĂ©jour au bord de la mer.PropriĂ©tĂ© de vacances Ă  Pahoa est Ă  moins de 10 km de Star of the Sea Painted Church et Ă  moins de 15 km de Pahoa Museum. À moins de 15 km, vous trouverez Ă©galement Monument d'État de Lava Tree et Mackenzie State Park.

À proximitĂ©

  • Star of the Sea Painted Church - 9 min en voiture - 9.1 km
  • Pahoa Museum - 12 min en voiture - 14.4 km
  • Plage de Kehena Beach - 16 min en voiture - 17.1 km
  • Monument d'État de Lava Tree - 16 min en voiture - 19.0 km
  • Salle de spectacle SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 20 min en voiture - 20.1 km

Transport

  • Hilo, HawaĂŻ (ITO-AĂ©roport international de Hilo) : Ă  43 min en voiture

Restaurants

  • â€ȘBlack Rock Cafe - ‬13 min en voiture
  • â€ȘSirius Hotspot Coffee - ‬13 min en voiture
  • â€ȘLaHiki kava bar - ‬13 min en voiture
  • â€ȘTHE VELI Restaurant - ‬13 min en voiture
  • â€ȘKaleo's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min en voiture

À propos de cet hĂ©bergement

Hébergement entier

Vous aurez la maison entiùre pour vous et ne la partagerez qu’avec d’autres voyageurs de votre groupe.

Lovely OTG Ohana Close to Beaches

This lovely home is clean, newer, beautifully decorated, comfy, cozy, nestled in the tropical jungle, close to beaches and designed for ultra comfortable off-grid living. Off-The-Grid (OTG) home with powerful solar system installed in late March 2024. Propane range, refrigerator and instant hot water, plus an extra fridge on back lanai. We understand that for our guests, comfort and convenience is everything. Please read *NOTE below.

Relax & Rejuvenate in this cozy jungle retreat. Surrounded by native Hawaiian flowering Ohia trees, coconut trees and palms, wild orchids, native Ti, edible fruit trees such as apple bananas, Meyers lemon, lime, starfruit, avocado, cacao, and numerous beautiful Hawaiian flowers including anthurium, jade, bromeliad, ginger, hibiscus, vanilla, and orchids. Numerous species of birds live here and harmonize beautiful melodies. Unplug and unwind while you immerse yourself in wonderful nature at it's best!

Tropical, lush and green with fresh clean air (literally the cleanest air on earth!) and a multitude of fabulous things to see and do. The prevailing trade winds blow from just the right direction to keep the temperature pleasant all year round. Usually it rains at night and is sunny during the days - perfect for keeping things lush and green!

At night, Coqui frogs lull you to sleep It's especially exciting when we get an intense rain torrent at night, as the sounds are awesome. Wake up to a multitude of birds singing their morning melodies. You will see cute green geckos here - don't worry they won't sleep with you, as they are afraid of humans :)
10 minutes to historic Pahoa Village with the Puna Kai shopping center, restaurants, groceries, hardware, gas, boutique shops, hippie shops and medical facilities.

You'll find a guest book at the house with details and directions to spectacular spots all within just a few miles from the home, including some 'secret spots' that you will not find in any tourist book.

This is the perfect spot for nature lovers, adventure seekers, families, those who want to get away from it all, and those who do not depend on TV for entertainment while vacationing. Internet and cell phone usage is Hawaiian Telcom high speed fiber optic, very fast and reliable.

Here in Puna, we are blessed to have so many great things to see and do. Here you will find pristine waters and the cleanest air on earth. Our home is just minutes to the scenic coastal Red Road, and black sand beaches such as Kalapana, Kehena and Pohoiki. Get a massage, dance, or just spend time at the healing retreat of Kalani. Enjoy a fabulous hike along the kings trail to the white sand beach called Shipman's. Relax in the natural geo-thermically heated hot pool called the queens bath at Pohoiki as well as the new black sand beach and surfing at Isaac Hale beach park, fishing at Mackenzie Park, spelunking, lava viewing, natural steam vents, fantastic markets and the historic village of Pahoa with it's quaint outdoor market, hippie shops, family-friendly and fine dining. Puna is known to be a hippie friendly destination. Peace and Love.

Unpretentious Puna is famous for its relaxed pace, artisans, hippies and Farmers Markets.
Each Friday the Puna Kai center in Pahoa Town has an open-air market. Every Sunday, just up Hwy 130 you'll find the biggest, best and most diversified farmer's markets in the entire Hawaiian Island chain - The Saturday Kai'Mu market at Uncle Roberts and the Sunday Maku'u market, both nearby, very fun and offering everything you would expect and much more including fresh local produce, live plants, local artists, import merchants, local cuisine, live music and dancing. You may even be able to take in a hula show! Eat, drink & be merry! Sway to the rhythm of authentic Hawaiian slack key and ukulele and enjoy the sense of community here.
*NOTE:
We do want to be clear about what exactly “Off Grid” means: It is similar to glamping. This could mean leaving the hairdryer at home, not running heaters all night or limiting device charging. Many places that are 100 percent off grid reap energy in the daylight hours from solar and store during the night. This will mean they need to conserve energy so the batteries don’t drain overnight. It is not advised for those who need to be plugged in all night to things like a C-PAP machine or other health devices. Or it may mean being more considerate than usual of water use, such as shorter showers if a place is relying on rainwater. We are on a water catchment system, so endless water and long, lingering showers are not realistic. Even though the home does sleep up to 5, there is only 1 bath that all need to share. Remember, being off-grid can also relate to our own actions as individuals – we can increase our sense of being off-grid simply by putting our phones away and disconnecting. If you are unable to appreciate being unplugged and having a chance to unwind and relax, this may not be the place for you. It is beautiful, but it is absolutely Off the Grid and not the mainland. The home is priced very inexpensively, so please don’t expect the Ritz Carlton - expect a lovely, unplugged, comfortable, almost-Glamping type of experience here.

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CommoditĂ©s de l’hĂ©bergement

Plage

  • Plage Ă  proximitĂ©

Internet

  • Disponible dans la maison : Wi-Fi gratuit

Stationnement et transport

  • Voiture nĂ©cessaire
  • Stationnement sur place

Cuisine

  • Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle et couverts
  • Bouilloire Ă©lectrique
  • CafetiĂšre-thĂ©iĂšre
  • Distributeur d’eau
  • Épices
  • Essuie-tout
  • Four
  • Four Ă  micro-ondes
  • Grille-pain
  • MĂ©langeur
  • RĂ©frigĂ©rateur
  • Surface de cuisson

Restauration

  • Table de salle Ă  manger

Chambres

  • Chambre
  • Draps fournis

Salle de bain

  • 1 salle de bain
  • Baignoire
  • Baignoire ou douche
  • Douche
  • Papier de toilette
  • Savon
  • Serviettes fournies
  • Shampooing

Lieux de séjour

  • Salle Ă  manger sĂ©parĂ©e
  • Salle de sĂ©jour
  • Table de salle Ă  manger

Divertissement

  • Jeux
  • Livres

Espaces extérieurs

  • Balcon
  • Barbecue
  • Jardin
  • Meubles extĂ©rieurs

Buanderie

  • Installations de buanderie

Animaux de compagnie

  • Aucun animal de compagnie autorisĂ©

Accessibilité

  • HĂ©bergement non-fumeurs
  • Commentaire de l’hĂŽte : Smoking is allowed outdoors. Please use ashtray.

Services et commodités

  • Changement des draps (sur demande)
  • Changement des serviettes sur demande
  • Entretien mĂ©nager sur demande

Points d’intĂ©rĂȘt de l’endroit

  • À proximitĂ© d’un port de plaisance
  • À proximitĂ© d’un salon de beautĂ©/spa
  • À proximitĂ© de la mer
  • En zone rurale
  • HĂŽpital Ă  proximitĂ©
  • Zoo Ă  proximitĂ©

Activités

  • Équipement de sports aquatiques
  • Golf
  • Baignade Ă  proximitĂ©
  • Chasse Ă  proximitĂ©
  • Écotourisme Ă  proximitĂ©
  • Équitation Ă  proximitĂ©
  • Excursions d’observation de la faune Ă  pied Ă  proximitĂ©
  • Motonautisme Ă  proximitĂ©
  • Observation d’oiseaux Ă  proximitĂ©
  • Observation des baleines Ă  proximitĂ©
  • PĂȘche Ă  proximitĂ©
  • PlongĂ©e avec masque et tuba Ă  proximitĂ©
  • PlongĂ©e sous-marine Ă  proximitĂ©
  • Sentiers de randonnĂ©e ou de vĂ©lo Ă  proximitĂ©
  • SpĂ©lĂ©ologie Ă  proximitĂ©
  • Surf ou surf horizontal Ă  proximitĂ©
  • VĂ©lo de montagne Ă  proximitĂ©

Dispositifs de sécurité

  • DĂ©tecteur de monoxyde de carbone (L’hĂŽte a indiquĂ© qu’il y avait un dĂ©tecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hĂ©bergement.)
  • DĂ©tecteur de fumĂ©e (L’hĂŽte a indiquĂ© qu’il y avait un dĂ©tecteur de fumĂ©e dans l’hĂ©bergement.)
  • Trousse de premiers soins
  • Extincteur
  • Verrou de sĂ»retĂ©

Information générale

  • Achat de compensations annuelles pour au moins 10 % de l’empreinte carbone
  • Au moins 10 % des profits sont rĂ©investis dans la communautĂ© et la durabilitĂ©
  • Au moins 80 % d’éclairage DEL
  • Changement de la literie sur demande
  • Compostage
  • Douches avec Ă©conomiseur d’eau
  • Énergie renouvelable à 100 %
  • Énergie solaire
  • Entretien mĂ©nager (sur demande)
  • Excursions et activitĂ©s organisĂ©es par des entreprises exploitĂ©es localement
  • FenĂȘtres Ă  vitrage double
  • Filtres Ă  cafĂ© et Ă  thĂ© rĂ©utilisables
  • Interrupteurs Ă©coĂ©nergĂ©tiques dans les chambres
  • Jardin
  • Politique globale en matiĂšre de gaspillage alimentaire
  • Politique globale en matiĂšre de recyclage
  • Serviettes (changĂ©es sur demande)
  • SystĂšme de recyclage des eaux usĂ©es
  • Taille de l’unité : 1 000 pieds carrĂ©s
  • Toilettes Ă  faible dĂ©bit d’eau
  • Traitement sans cruautĂ© des animaux sauvages en captivitĂ©
  • Utilisation d’un distributeur d’eau encouragĂ©e
  • Utilisation de produits de nettoyage Ă©cologiques
  • Vitrine d’artistes locaux

Politiques

Arrivée

Arrivée à partir de 16 h
Arrivée sans contact offerte
Âge minimal pour l’enregistrement : 18 ans

Départ

L’heure limite de dĂ©part est 10 h.
Départ sans contact offert

Instructions spĂ©ciales pour l’enregistrement

L’hĂŽte vous enverra un courriel contenant les instructions relatives Ă  l’arrivĂ©e et au dĂ©part.
Les renseignements fournis par l’hĂ©bergement peuvent ĂȘtre traduits au moyen d’outils de traduction automatique.

RĂšgles

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.

Animaux de compagnie

  • Les animaux ne sont pas acceptĂ©s.

Enfants et lits supplémentaires

  • Children are welcome.

ÉvĂ©nements

Aucun événement autorisé

Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Interdis de fumer
Smoking is allowed outdoors. Please use ashtray.

Renseignements importants

À savoir

Des frais par personne supplĂ©mentaire peuvent s’appliquer et varient selon les politiques de l’hĂ©bergement.
Une piĂšce d’identitĂ© avec photo Ă©mise par le gouvernement et un dĂ©pĂŽt en espĂšces, une carte de crĂ©dit ou une carte de dĂ©bit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent ĂȘtre requis Ă  l’arrivĂ©e.
Les demandes spĂ©ciales sont sujettes Ă  la disponibilitĂ© au moment de l’enregistrement et peuvent entraĂźner des frais supplĂ©mentaires. Les demandes spĂ©ciales ne peuvent pas ĂȘtre garanties.
Les fĂȘtes et les Ă©vĂ©nements de groupe sont strictement interdits.
Cet hĂ©bergement se sert de l’énergie solaire; une partie de l’eau est rĂ©utilisĂ©e grĂące Ă  un systĂšme de recyclage des eaux usĂ©es
L’hĂŽte a indiquĂ© qu’il y avait un dĂ©tecteur de monoxyde de carbone dans l’hĂ©bergement.
L’hĂŽte a indiquĂ© qu’il y avait un dĂ©tecteur de fumĂ©e dans l’hĂ©bergement.
Cet hĂ©bergement comprend les dispositifs de sĂ©curitĂ© suivants : un extincteur, une trousse de premiers soins et une serrure Ă  pĂȘne dormant.
Cet hĂ©bergement dispose d’espaces extĂ©rieurs, tels que des balcons, des patios et des terrasses, qui peuvent ne pas convenir aux enfants. Si vous avez des inquiĂ©tudes, nous vous recommandons de communiquer avec l’hĂ©bergement avant votre arrivĂ©e pour confirmer qu’il pourra vous accueillir dans une chambre appropriĂ©e.
Cet hĂ©bergement est gĂ©rĂ© par l’intĂ©rmediaire de notre partenaire Vrbo. Vrbo vous enverra un courriel contenant un lien vers un compte Vrbo qui vous permettra de modifier ou d’annuler votre rĂ©servation.
Les clients supplémentaires peuvent faire l'objet de suppléments, conformément à la politique de l'établissement.
Une piĂšce d’identitĂ© avec photo Ă©mise par le gouvernement et un dĂ©pĂŽt en espĂšces, une carte de crĂ©dit ou une carte de dĂ©bit pour couvrir les frais accessoires peuvent ĂȘtre requis Ă  l’arrivĂ©e.
Les demandes spĂ©ciales dĂ©pendent de la disponibilitĂ© au moment de l’enregistrement. Elle ne peuvent ĂȘtre garanties et peuvent occasionner des frais supplĂ©mentaires.
    Cet hĂ©bergement est gĂ©rĂ© par un(e) hĂŽte professionnel(le). L’offre d’hĂ©bergement est associĂ©e Ă  des fins commerciales, professionnelles ou d’entreprise. Cet hĂ©bergement dispose d’espaces extĂ©rieurs, tels que des balcons, des patios et des terrasses, qui peuvent ne pas convenir aux enfants. Si vous avez des inquiĂ©tudes, nous vous recommandons de communiquer avec l’hĂ©bergement avant votre arrivĂ©e pour confirmer qu’il pourra vous accueillir dans une chambre appropriĂ©e. Les fĂȘtes et les Ă©vĂ©nements de groupe sont strictement interdits. Cet Ă©tablissement utilise un systĂšme de recyclage des eaux usĂ©es, ainsi que l'Ă©nergie solaire. Pour assurer la sĂ©curitĂ© des clients, chaque hĂ©bergement de l'Ă©tablissement comprend un dĂ©tecteur de monoxyde de carbone, un extincteur, un dĂ©tecteur de fumĂ©e, une trousse de premiers soins et une serrure Ă  pĂȘne dormant.

NumĂ©ro d’enregistrement de l’hĂ©bergement : TA-128-258-5600-01, GE-128-258-5600-01

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Foire aux questions

How close is Lovely OTG Ohana Close to Beaches to the airport?

This vacation home is 26.7 mi (43-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lovely OTG Ohana Close to Beaches have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Lovely OTG Ohana Close to Beaches to the beach?

This vacation home is 14.1 mi (24-min drive) from Kapoho Beach and 15.4 mi (40-min drive) from Pohoiki Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lovely OTG Ohana Close to Beaches offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lovely OTG Ohana Close to Beaches?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Lovely OTG Ohana Close to Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lovely OTG Ohana Close to Beaches?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Lovely OTG Ohana Close to Beaches have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Lovely OTG Ohana Close to Beaches have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Lovely OTG Ohana Close to Beaches to downtown Pahoa?

This vacation home is 5.9 mi away from Pahoa.

Avis pour Lovely OTG Ohana Close to Beaches

Avis

8,6

Excellent

Note de 10 – Excellent, d’aprùs 28 avis sur 40.
Note de 8 – Bien, d’aprùs 5 avis sur 40.
Note de 6 – Acceptable, d’aprùs 1 avis sur 40.
Note de 4 – MĂ©diocre, d’aprĂšs 2 avis sur 40.
Note de 2 – Terrible, d’aprùs 4 avis sur 40.

8,8/10

Propreté

Avis

Avis vérifié

2/10 – Terrible

Terry G.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée et emplacement.
Points faibles : Communication, exactitude de l’annonce
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.
Séjour de 4 nuits en octobre 2025
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

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.
Séjour de 9 nuits en mars 2022
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Diana R.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

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!
Séjour de 7 nuits en mars 2022
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Joel P.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

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.
Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2024
Avis ancien

10/10 – Excellent

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.
Séjour de 5 nuits en mars 2017
Avis ancien

10/10 – Excellent

Andrea J.

A trip to remember

Our stay was one that my family and I will always remember. Off grid living was such a great experience...a challenge for my kids but deffinetly something they needed! We got to spend Quality time together without the interruptions of technology. The house was very clean and welcoming! We all loved it! 😊
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Morgan G.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

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.
Séjour de 7 nuits en janvier 2023
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Voyageur vérifié

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

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!
Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2023
Avis ancien

10/10 – Excellent

Lucifer K.

Great off-grid escape!

When coming to explore Hawaii's gorgeous puna district my family was looking for volcanoes, hot pools, snorkeling, hiking and a great place to use as a base. The efficient layout and simplicity made meal preparation, showering, sleeping and getting ready for the next day easy. The rain pattering and the roof was just the right sound to make slumbering easy! Our two kids loved sleeping in the enclosed lanai listening to the frogs. If your into enjoying and exploring more than tv's and x-box's than this could be up your ally.
Avis vérifié

6/10 – Acceptable

Alan N.

Points forts : ArrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.

Punahou Review

Not satisfied with the house manager and her house responsibilities.
Séjour de 96 nuits en décembre 2021
Avis ancien

10/10 – Excellent

Eric H.

Lovely home

We had a wonderful trip to the big Island and staying in your off-grid cabin was a huge part of the success. Everything about the cabin was just as described on the VRBO website. The property was clean and inviting. I know earlier reviews mentioned water problems but those have been addressed as we had no issues with a ready supply of hot water. The propane refrigerator kept everything cold and the oil lamps were very relaxing and more than enough light at night. We didn't even finish the first tank of Gas in the generator during our 9 night stay. The local area had so much to offer we feel like coming back for another stay just to take advantage of those items. The fact that it was off-grid helped us enjoy the evenings as a family because the usual distractions were not around. The neighbor who let us in to the cabin was an excellent help in finding our way around and helping us get things set up. I have already recommended this to my father. Mahalo from the Hiatts!
Séjour de 9 nuits en février 2016
Avis ancien

10/10 – Excellent

Linda W.

Beautiful Jungle Cottage

This beautiful cottage fulfilled our needs perfectly. We were there to work on a lot we own in the neighborhood, but also to have some fun and relaxation. We especially enjoyed the warm pond at Ahalanui Park. Going to Uncle Robert's for the Wednesday night market and music was fun. And the Farmer's Markets are not to be missed. The house was well equipped. It should be described as a studio as the Queen bed is in the main room with the dining table and the kitchen. The enclosed lanai in the back is like a living room. Shortly after we left Sara (the owner) called me and we discussed some suggestions that I had and I was glad to hear that she had replaced the water pump. I would like to suggest more solar lights outside. When you arrive after dark it is hard to see to put in the code on the door. Also guests would be wise to bring a flashlight. And Sara, I'm sorry that we broke the globe on one of the oil lamps.
Séjour de 21 nuits en octobre 2016
Avis ancien

10/10 – Excellent

George 'Alan' M.

What a beautiful place you have Sara. The whole neighborhood is friendly and laid back. The

What a beautiful place you have Sara. The whole neighborhood is friendly and laid back. The house is great. Never did meet Marcy tho. And I didn't try her cell due to no reception or internet. No worries we got by just fine. Having grown up on a homestead in Alaska starting in 1959 and knowing that the days would be shorter than Alaska I came prepared with my own headlamps. Now the subject of off grid..I have an off grid system at my home with solar panels inverter/charger batteries and back up generator that is considered off-grid. Mine is 4000W so I have lites TV Elec Frig etc. 240V AC power off-grid. Works well but was a considerable investment. I started with a single small solar panel 12v batteries and a small affordable 120V inverter that gave me lights (LED) TV Power chargers and the such. Low power usage If you were to put a small panel up and a small power inverter it would put some power in for lights and such. If people not used to the proper usage left lites on etc the inverter would shut off automatically. And the Honda would need to charge to reset power. A small setup like that would be affordable and make the whole experience very relaxing in my own opinion. A sight line that shows the water level in the tank would round out upgrades to your place that would take anxieties out for the folks visiting your place. Oh and update your book for folks coming in the future it's good but not quite accurate. I hope we did you well while we stayed there. Thank you for having us. In it's current setup I would rate your place a 5 star and recommend it to to world as a place to consider staying at. Alan Meyer
Séjour de 8 nuits en avril 2016
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4/10 – MĂ©diocre

Adina M.

Points forts : Propreté, communication
Points faibles : ArrivĂ©e, exactitude de l’annonce

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.
Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2019
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2/10 – Terrible

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!
Séjour de 10 nuits en janvier 2019
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8/10 – Bien

Linda W.

Points forts : Arrivée, emplacement
Points faibles : Communication

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.
Séjour de 5 nuits en octobre 2022
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10/10 – Excellent

Graydon C.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

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.
Séjour de 28 nuits en février 2021
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10/10 – Excellent

Laura F.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

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.
Séjour de 1 nuit en décembre 2020
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8/10 – Bien

Lori N.

Points forts : ArrivĂ©e, exactitude de l’annonce

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 – Excellent

Todd W.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Very relaxibg

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

Travis T.

Points forts : PropretĂ©, arrivĂ©e, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

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 – Excellent

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.
Séjour de 12 nuits en mars 2019
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8/10 – Bien

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 – MĂ©diocre

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.
Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2018
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10/10 – Excellent

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.
Séjour de 6 nuits en février 2018