kimberly s.
March 2025
Nice and quiet. Beautiful yard. Comfortable bedrooms. The house has a weird smell but goes away after opening the windows.
Selena H.
March 2025
Our mother passed away unexpectedly, it was a nice place to go back to after working all day to take care of business. Mahalo.
Rebecca S.
February 2025
We stayed for two weeks while visiting family. The house and property were well maintained. The owner was very communicative and helpful during our stay. The neighborhood was nice and felt safe. We would definitely stay again.
Karolyn B.
January 2025
Wonderful property & hosts. Would definitely stay again.
David G.
December 2024
This is an amazing place and location! A quiet neighborhood. It seems like there is no one around you because of all the beautiful vegetation. Didn't want to leave. Actually stayed an extra day. Looking forward to return someday soon.
Nathalie S.
November 2024
We loved the quietness of the location, and a walk to the ocean. Its cliffs so no water access but nice views. They have cameras for security which was a bit disconcerting, but the location was quiet and off the beaten path. It was an hour drive to Hilo and about 50 min to the Volcano National Park. The host and the local contact were responsive and great to connect with. All in all a great respite and vacation. Their added touches were a wonderful addition.
Tonia B.
September 2024
Wish I could but this app is not user-friendly on my samsung phone.
Cathy C.
September 2024
The house and everything in it needed a good cleaning. We had to wash dishes before we could use them. (Food still on them) Kitchen light would not stay on and the Dan in the smaller bedroom would not come on the light worked but not the fan. Would not stay here again
Vivian
August 2024
trees and flowers beautiful
too many hidden or extra fees
Elsie P.
May 2024
My husband decided to take me to Hawaii this year for my birthday & I must say the home & island he picked out was perfect. The home was in a great quiet & beautiful neighborhood. There was so much to do on the big island that after being out all day, it was so nice being able to go back to a house that was clean, in a great location & was in a very quiet neighborhood. We spoke with the on island property manager twice regarding questions & she was so helpful. If you’re thinking of visiting the big island, definitely consider this home for your stay!
Jeannie B.
May 2024
Very nice. Easy to find. Quiet well equipped home.
Ann Marie L.
May 2024
This property is a beautiful place to stay. There is a wonderful yard. You can walk to the ocean from the property and see the sea turtles every day.
It is very relaxing and quiet here. The lanai is a wonderful place to sit and relax.
Will come again to this property. This was already our second time staying here.
Gigi P.
April 2024
We really enjoyed our stay and had everything we needed. It was a very peaceful location and nice to be such a short walk to the beautiful coast. My only suggestion would be to not have to drop off garbage at the end of the stay. Thanks.
Jana K.
March 2024
Close to the beach and easy access downtown to shopping. Great studio.
Brian G.
March 2024
The property is exactly as described. I agree with other reviews in that the photos don't depict the interior as well as maybe they could. With the windows open, it's much brighter in the living room than shown.
When we weren't by the ocean somewhere or at one of the local markets, we spent the majority of our time on the back porch having our meals and just hanging out. Very peaceful.
Rochelle was extremely responsive to all our questions prior and during our stay.
Emmanuel S.
February 2024
Pro: The interior was much nicer in person. The pictures don’t do it justice. I think they were taken in bad lighting.
Con: We we’re responsible for taking our own trash to the dump.
Allison H.
January 2024
We slept amazing with the windows open and the sounds of the jungle around us. We stayed 3 nights while we explored the Hilo side of the Island and found the location of the home a good central point. Thank you!
Rachel M.
December 2023
Our stay was wonderful! We loved the location and the house!
Kat B.
December 2023
Neighbourhood was friendly, clean and felt safe in this area.
House was clean and had everything we required.
Great location overall loved driving hwy 137 could do that everday, or red road, or govt beach rd.
Rochelle and Ted were fantastic! Maholo
Heath T.
December 2023
Cute little home with privacy .
Really quiet street and short walk to see the ocean .
Would rent again
Tiffany G.
October 2023
I booked four nights and we only stayed one night. I missed that this property did not have a/c which was 100% my fault. However, the main issue I had staying more than one night was the owner wanted us to keep all the windows closed, with no a/c, due to recent break-ins in unoccupied properties in this area, when we were gone all day resulting in a very humid house to come home to after long hot days out exploring the island. If I would have known all that I would not have booked this house. It was a very beautiful quiet secluded area surrounded by tropical plants and trees. But be prepared to due a lot of driving because is off the beaten path. If we could have kept the windows open all day and night I probably would have stayed because the nights due cool off and the house is a comfortable temperature. Also after I informed the owner she did apologize and was going to try and get some of my money back! Which I appreciated since I had to stay somewhere else but I never heard anything either way. Just know if you book this property be prepared to drive father for everything thing… food, gas, excursions, etc and you’ll be coming home to a hot/humid house every day.
Jeff K.
October 2023
Rochelle was great to work with. The house was very nice to stay. Thank you
Leslie P.
October 2023
This was an absolutely wonderful visit! This home was exactly how it was listed. Thank you and mahalo!
Brooks T.
September 2023
Very clean and the extras, Bbq grill chairs swimming gear make it even better. Comfortable and quiet. Even some wild pigs to make sure you know you are in tge jungle.
Julie W.
August 2023
The little house is wonderfully clean with adequate appointments for a relaxed stay. The peaceful neighborhood with the incredible sea cliffs just 10 minutes walk away was rejuvenating. The house is shrouded in a diverse jungle, leading to maximum privacy.
Alain C.
August 2023
We really liked the calm and the proximity of the surrounding nature. The house was perfect for the four of us and very well equipped.
We warmly thank Rochelle and Ted
Beth S.
August 2023
The sounds of summer, the songs of the Kokee, and the calm and welcoming house made our vacation a pleasure.
We enjoyed the outdoor porch mornings and evenings.
Aloha from our family.
August 2023
The house was great and a nice spot to relax for our second stop on the Big Island. I did not realize the 2018 lave flow had done so much damage to my favorite ocean spots making Pahoa no longer the destination it once was. The home and neighborhood were great though.
Ann
June 2023
We enjoyed the property and the neighborhood. The area is beautiful and tropical. It was a very comfortable place to stay.
The only downfall was the washing machine. We did a load of clothes, and oil from the washing machine stained all of the clothing that was washed.
Other than this problem, everything else was wonderful!
mark s.
April 2023
We loved our stay at this location. Traffic from Hilo was a little tuff but the house was wonderful. Super quiet, beautiful back yard and great interior. Plenty to do around town and a great price. Mahalo.
Sue G.
March 2023
This is a nice home to rent. Nice neighborhood, size and was pretty quiet for the most part. The roosters were funny chiming in every now and then.
Loved the full kitchen and laundry. There is no ac/heat but I never felt I needed it with the windows open.
Enjoyed my stay here and would recommend it.
Angela W.
March 2023
Loved the Property. Very clean and private. Very comfortable bed and great shower. Easy arrival and departure with a Key safe. All the amenities you need and more. The 10min walk to the ocean cliffs for sunrise was amazing. 30min drive to Isaac Hale Park with incredible hot springs and black sand beach. 45 min drive to Hilo. 10 mins drive to Pahoa town with lots of shops and restaurants and a great grocery store market. Will absolutely come back. Thank you!
Michael B.
February 2023
The property was fantastic and very well priced. It's in a quiet neighborhood and was perfect as a home base for exploring Big Island. The sheets were still a little damp at first, but that was the only issue - and easily remedied. The communication with the host was good too. I would love to book again next year and bring my parents!
marcia H.
January 2023
We stayed here for a week, and were very happy to see that the house was just as wonderful as it was advertised to be. It was very,clean, homey and had everything we needed. We would love to return for a stay in the future!
Bea I.
January 2023
Everything was wonderful and so many thoughtful details really made our stay special. We live on island and needed a little getaway. The location is ideal, it is a quiet neighborhood, the house feels like a real home. Can only recommend.
Marie M.
January 2023
This is a cute house in a nice neighborhood not too far from Hilo. The house was clean and had everything that we need. We enjoyed it. Thank you.
Ronald J.
January 2023
We loved the location of house. Walking distance to the ocean and breath taking view. Beautiful sunrise. Jungle like road trip to see the 2018 devastation about 4 or 5 miles from house. Nice drive to Helo to see Rainbow waterfalls and many others. The National volcano park was about an hour away. It was perfect location for all the things we wanted to do. The small town of Pohoa also had a great variety of places to eat and shop. Was never disappointed. I would highly recommend staying here in Pohoa and the recommendations from neighbor and property manager were greatly appreciated and were the best. We will be coming back to stay in future.
Glenn W.
December 2022
Very relaxing
STEPHANE D.
December 2022
Confortable house in a quiet and forested part of the Island. We loved it. A compost bin would have been appreciated, especially when you have to drop your rubbishes at the transfert station 10miles away. All the rest was excellent ! Highly recommended.
Sharon I.
November 2022
We loved this house! Too bad we can’t take it with us around the island! It was very roomy for 3 of us and had everything we needed - even a BBQ. The only downside was the mattress was a bit soft for our old backs.
Ronald E.
October 2022
Excellent check-in and Check-out process.
Leinani M.
September 2022
This home was relaxing after a long day of exploring! It was so quiet and serene! It is a bit away from the airport and Hilo town but that doesn’t matter because there are shops right down the road. I’d come back and stay here if I’m planning a Hilo trip again! Mahalo!
Nancy M.
August 2022
We had a very nice stay at the property and loved coming back at night to the property after our days out. It is in a very quiet neighborhood with wonderful natural night-time sounds providing a great escape from city life. We would only recommend better light blocking shades on windows for sleeping in. We would recommend this property to anyone looking for the more private homelike vacation rental.
ian j.
August 2022
Home was as advertised
Very quiet and peaceful neighborhood
Kevin S.
May 2022
This was a great place to stay. We made good use of the kitchen, and the place had everything we needed. We could have used air conditioning, but there were several good fans available. Only down side was having to drive 5 miles to drop off the garbage, and the parking lot to drop off the recyclables was full of huge pot holes.
Claire M.
May 2022
This property is the homiest vrbo I've stayed in. The home was clean and was equipped with everything needed to feel comfortable in a new place. Added bonus was all the beach equipment. Stellar location. Super nice neighbors. The best place to stay in Hawaii for a more authentic homey experience. We love love loved our stay here.
Marissa
May 2022
Perfect place with all the amenities needed for a peaceful, relaxing week away from home.
Linda M.
April 2022
We had a wonderful time. Property was great. Walks to ocean were so very nice. We are very appreciative of our stay and would go again. Ty so much.
Louis O.
April 2022
Loved the house, great location for exploring the area. Short walk to the ocean for sunrise. Quiet area with lots of room between lots. You really felt like you had the whole island to your self!
june m.
March 2022
The house is in a quiet neighborhood, not far from the water. The house was very clean and well maintained. It was an excellent location for exploring the island. The host was very welcoming and attentive. She ensured I had everything for a great stay.
Chris M.
January 2022
Great communication, easy access and spacious accommodations. Nice vacation home on the unique side of the big island. Fruit trees, birds, frogs and wild pigs out your doorstep. All very harmless yet a close to nature experience. Good wifi and access roads. Not a five star, but a reasonably clean home providing good value for the money.
Clair P.
January 2022
We had a wonderful experience. Rochelle went out of her way ahead of our stay to ensure we had all the information we needed regarding our stay, and ensured that the item we accidentally left behind was returned, after contacting us about it. The area is a little far from where we wanted to explore, but it was a very easy drive to get to and from the house. It was only a few blocks from the coast, and we really enjoyed the views from there, walking and running along the coastline. The house was clean, with all the amenities we needed. We would definitely recommend staying here in the future.
Gillian P.
November 2021
Lovely property near the beach. Very friendly neighborhood with lots of beautiful jungle to enjoy. The house was very clean & had all the necessary amenities for cooking & enjoying an evening in. The location was a bit of a trek (15 mins) into Pahoa but very quiet & serene. The coqui frogs sung us to sleep every night which was lovely. We had a bit of confusion when we arrived finding the lockbox but with a bit of communication all was well. Overall it was a great home to stay while visiting our family. The only negatives I found were we had to dump our garbage in town which was challenging for me since I am disabled & the wild pigs at night would trip the lights & alarms which woke me up several times a night. Id definitely stay there again & would highly recommend it if your looking for a quiet, safe tropical getaway.
Thi Mai Thy N.
October 2021
Kai Malie (the house name) is very conveniently located in the Southeastern of the island which is great for exploration activities around the Kilauea and Hilo. The house is very clean and cozy. There are tropical plants and trees around the house like avocados, bananas, and pineapples. It also locates in a very quiet and friendly neighborhood. Rochelle was very responsive and helpful with any of our questions and concerns during the stay.
JOHN F.
September 2021
Awesome
Kristine H.
September 2021
Best part of this property was how quiet it was at night. Hardly any traffic at all, peaceful. Pictures are an accurate representation of property. Lovely setting on the wet side of the Big Island.
Madeline B.
September 2021
If you are looking for somewhere to crash at the end of the night of exploring, this place is fine. There are several things in the house that need maintenance and the cleanliness wasn’t great. I wouldn’t choose to stay here again.
Corayma U.
August 2021
Is a nice house but is a little far away from the city! The bathtub was a little too old and slippery that my baby fell many times and im pregnant so it was kinda hard for me to get in! And to try not to fell but other than that rochelle was super nice.
David S.
August 2021
Very nice house and community. The owners are great
Perry c.
August 2021
Great neighborhood to walk around in. Friendly atmosphere. Close to the town of Pāhoa.
Stephanie K.
August 2021
This property was a nice retreat at the end of a long day exploring the island. The space was perfect and even the teens enjoyed checking out the backyard to see what was growing.
Carmen T.
July 2021
We enjoyed our stay in Rochelle’s home. The call before we arrived was a nice surprise. The kids loved the animals (cats, chickens, frogs and lizards) and enjoyed this side of the island more than Kona (since we already have beaches in LA. Lol) it was really dark at night so we didn’t venture out much. It was a great lace to satay- far enough from the town of Hilo- but 45 minutes from everything we wanted to see (Umana Falls, Kaumana Caves, and Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park). I would recommend her home to anyone staying on the east side of the Island.
Sandra M.
July 2021
A nice, little home in the wilderness. Very quiet neighborhood. Owner is very thoughtful and provides all information in a timely manner. We didn't spend much time on the property, as we were out exploring the island, but it was equipped with everything we needed and we would definitely stay there again.
Matthew K.
June 2021
We had a great time. Thank you Rochelle and Ted.
Amanda A.
March 2021
The property was clean and beautiful.
Frederick M.
April 2020
I was very comfortable during my extended stay at this property. The owner is very accommodating and quick with responses. I recommend this property.
Eugenia H L.
February 2020
The Property Managers were excellent and provided insights to what to see and do while in Hilo.
The property was very peaceful with the wonderful sounds of Nature to help ease any stress.
Janice J.
February 2020
We enjoyed our stay immensely. This property is very clean, quiet and has everything needed to make the most of our time on the Big Island. The hosts are great, very welcoming and quick to respond to any questions we had.
James L.
January 2020
Rochelle and Tod are super hosts! They are involved and care about your experience at there place. Right by the ocean it’s great for early morning walks before heading in to town and on to your Hawai’i adventures. I would 100 percent recommend staying here and will come back soon.
Aloha A Hui Ho
Robert W.
October 2019
The refrigerator was a bit tired and well used. All and all many personal touches made our stay very welcoming.
Henry C.
July 2019
Quickly rented the property. The process is fast and easy.
Nora L.
April 2019
Thank you Ted and Rochelle for a perfect visit to the Big Island. You’re home is everything you promised. Such a quiet peaceful neighborhood. Beautiful to walk and love being so close to the water. We had everything we needed and hope to return! Aloha! Jim and Nora, St. Louis MO.
Alice A.
February 2019
The house was clean. The king bed sagged a bit in the middle. The cushions of the new-looking living room couch separated and pushed out the ends. The room with two beds had electronic equipment that emitted a high-pitched whine, which might render it unusable. I closed the door to that room while sleeping in the other room. Speaking of noises, there were odd clunk-type noises every hour or so coming from under the house (water-heater?). Twice I woke up in the middle of the night to a high-pitched regular-sounding beep that lasted a couple minutes. The coqui frogs put me to sleep, but these other noises were unnatural. The house could use a deadbolt on the kitchen door. There was no lanai, just a carport. Everything was functional, but due to the minimal living room seating and dishes in the kitchen, the house is most suitable for a couple. The price was right and the washer and dryer worked great.
Oscar L.
January 2019
Nice place to stay. Good food in Pahoa (the bakery) and the park down the street was beautiful. Hilo is about half an hour away.
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