Irena S.
November 2023
Great place to be with awesome owners living next door. Cottage like feel in a house with three apartments. Nice patio and beautiful view of the ocean at the end of the street.
hatha P.
April 2023
Better than I even imagined. Beautiful and comfortable both inside and out. Great Wi-Fi! Husband and I worked several days and appreciated that there are two tables set up in different rooms and really appreciated that the Wi-Fi was awesome! Neighborhood is lovely and took a short drive (on Elfie’s recommendation) to see where the 2018 lava had traveled in nearby Leilani Estates.
Becky H.
March 2023
We had a great stay at Manfred & Elfie’s place! Loved the outdoor shower! About 30 minutes from Hilo (loved the Farmer’s Market) and just under an hour from Volcanoes National Park. Very short walk to the scenic beach for the perfect morning sunrise! We spent a very relaxing week in this secluded spot. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Ryan O.
February 2023
Couldn’t of been happier with the place!
Kathleen W.
February 2023
This was such a comfortable spot for us. We really enjoyed the safe neighborhood, our friendly hosts, and the proximity to ocean viewing. During our visit, the surf was pounding which was exciting. We understand during milder weather, one can watch turtles here. We were OK not seeing them as the wave action was fantastic. This is a spacious suite with a full kitchen and 2 bedrooms. Our bedroom had a king size bed. Best sleep I’ve experienced on the Island. We enjoyed the coqui frogs lulling us to sleep at night. We were a party of 3, myself, spouse, and my sister, so we appreciated having such a large apartment. Hawaiian Beaches is about 4 - 5 miles from Pahoa. We made several driving trips while here. To Pahoa - recommend Tin Shack Bakery and the free Olympic sized community swimming pool, the fruit/veggie stands on the road to Hilo. To Volcano - Kilauea was spewing, fantastic views with binoculars, Thurston lava tube walk was impressive. To Hilo for the Saturday market, Japanese botanical gardens at Liliuokalani Park, turtle watching at Richardson Beach. To Lava Tree Park where we just happened on the Music Monday group jamming. Apartment is very private but Manfred and Elfie are just next door and were so helpful when we had questions. They have created a special retreat here which we highly recommend.
William K.
December 2022
Well we weren't supposed to need a place, but what "gem" we found.. Elfie and Manfred were the host hostess you can have... Our granddaughters stayed the weekends and it was no problem. Other places said NO KIDS but they were ok.. with ours.. we even had Thanksgiving there..... Wonderful 😊
We will definitely come back!!!
Connie O.
October 2022
My second stay in this Hawaiian escape. "Perfect" describes it. Very welcoming host...incredible views...true Hawaiian feel...perfectly stocked...breezy...beds are so comfortable...and...my favorite, the outdoor shower. Outdoor space equally perfect...picnic table...barbecue grill. Love it!
Baron E.
September 2022
Beautiful property. Our host Elfie, who is nextdoor, is sweet and attentive. The only learning curve are the serenading frogs at night. I used earplugs which worked ideally, my wife said after two nights she didn’t notice them any longer. I would come back just for the outdoor shower…need one of these in my life! Just a comfortable, relaxing stay.
Payal P.
August 2022
Elfie and Manfred were friendly hosts. Elfie greeted us on arrival and showed us the amenities, making sure we had all the basics. She also pointed out the extras, including a guidebook and a cooler and beach towels for outings. We had lots of space to spread out inside and out, since it was only two of us. I sometimes ate breakfast on the patio, even on rainy mornings. The king bed was comfy, with a ceiling fan to help cool. If you're a light sleeper, I suggest earplugs to block out the constant creature (I think frogs?) sounds at night. The floors are stone, so bring slippers if your feet/joints need support. The outdoor shower was splendid, and hosts provided body wash, shampoo and conditioner.
We spent our days driving to different destinations (waterfalls, Volcano Natl Park, beaches, Mauna Kea), and this house was a great place to come back to after a long day out. Restaurants and a grocery store are also quite close by. The house is indeed a short walk to the island's edge where you can watch waves crash against the cliffs. I conversed with the hosts a few times, and they were always amiable and gracious. They love sharing their home with new people. Overall, it was a great stay for a once-in-a-lifetime trip
Christine G.
July 2022
We had a wonderful stay. Elfie and Manfred were attentive, friendly, and very kind. The apartment was clean and well kept. We will definitely stay here again. This will always be remembered as my "happy place".
June 2022
I traveled to the Islands with my son. We loved the stay at Elfie and Manfreds property. Although we did not meet Manfred, Elfie was a delight. The property was quiet (from city noise... the frogs chorus serenaded us to sleep each night) and private, I could enjoy my morning coffee on the patio with the Geckos, then we could travel all over the island from the locale. We would 100% stay again. Thank you so much
Karen F.
September 2021
We were very comfortable in this Pahola retreat. We were within 30 minutes of Hilo and Pahola has a modern grocery store, restaurants & amenities. Our rental had a gas grill and complete kitchen. We also enjoyed a private outdoor shower. The grounds were lovely and the host (Elfie) was helpful & delightful to talk to
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