Kehena Makai - 2BR Vacation Home in Pahoa, Big Island

Hand-picked Hawaii vacation rentals & condosEvery view checked

Saved Favorites

$533 avg / night

4.90 (194)

2 bedrooms · 2 baths · sleeps 4

Visit reservation site

You book with the owner or manager. We may earn a commission, at no cost to you.

Save Location

Our property has been a vacation rental house for 16 years.
At night the ocean sound is your lullaby to get you to sweet dreams. Kehena Makai is beautifully furnished in classic Hawaiiana style rattan. The two bedrooms both have wide oceanfront view and its own bathroom with shower. Suitable for family or two adult couples to have an low key, relaxing Hawaiian vacation. The woven bamboo ceiling and local Hawaiian art work add to the authentic ambiance.
The house is built in the traditional sugar cane style and yet newly constructed in 2001 and finished in 2007. This is a classic Hawaiian home in upscale materials and design. As you open the entry door, you see a 16' glass sliding door between you and the ocean. The kitchen, dining and seating "great room" is 17' wide with 16' high ceiling. All the furniture is rattan, the sectional, dining set and barstools with brand new Sunbrella cushions. The decor is Hawaiiana right down to the surfboards and traditional local crafts. There is a desk, TV with Wifi and a large collections of books about Hawaii culture and history. The floors through out the house are porcelain tile. The kitchen counters are rain forest marble tiles. Light fixtures are retro-tropical to complete the look.
On either side of the great room are master bedrooms with showers that have ocean views. The bedrooms face the ocean and have 6' windows. Even the windows on the sides of the bedrooms have ocean views. You will appreciate the views and the windows that all open for the sea breeze. The showers in each bathroom are quite large and feature unique local touches.
The sliding doors in the great room open onto a 35' lanai perched 40' above sea level. It is 53' to the water from the lanai. There are very few places anywhere in Hawaii this close to the waters edge. The lanai has a Made in USA dining set and 2 swivel rockers, lounge chairs and ottomans.
The lanai at the front of the house has an American made patio dining set. This lanai is private and offers full sun. Dining here can be out of the trade winds and away from the porch lights.
There is a carport and covered entry stairs in the old Hilo style as it does rain at night especially. Locals fish off the pali below the house and opihi pickers test their luck at low tides. There is no ocean access below the house due to the rough waves most of the times. And remember to never turn your back on the ocean like the Hawaiians always say, rogue waves do appear. Never let your children be downstairs at the ocean front unattended.
The laundry room is downstairs, accessed from outside the house. Besides washer and dryer there are some ice chests and beach chairs. Beach towels are in the closet in the right hand side bedroom. There's a cooler and handy bags in the laundry room and the closet upstairs, there maybe snorkel gear, reef slippers and beach toys but sometimes they get misplaced. The yard is landscaped with orchids, heliconia, ginger and monstera. There is an ocean side outdoor shower under the lanai.
Please note that we do not take same day check in and check out. If the day has a guest leaving please do not book it.
Our Hawaiian State Tax IDs are as follows: GE-172-570-0096-01 and TA-172-570-0096-01, STVR Registration #: 19-369232. Registration Number: 120300140000, GE-172-570-0096-01, TA-172-570-0096-01

Kehena Makai Reviews

dezire d.
August 2026

20 day stay on the islands, this was our favorite place to stay at. Its kinda far from everything but oh, man you can't beat the views or the sound of the waves at night as you sleep. 10/10. Also, really liked the decor. Just a note though this is not wheelchair accessible nor is it accessible for anyone with severe physical disabilities. You have to go up 2 sets of stairs. Edit: just finished our vacation 20 nights, 3 islands and hands down our favorite property. Absolutely the winner of our trip. We had some genuinely amazing vrbos on this trip but being that close to the ocean, with those windows and that perfect porch just can't be beat.

Chris N.
July 2026

This property is in my opinion one of the most beautiful locations in all of Hawaii.SOO MUCH ENERGY here, you can really feel it

Andrea W.
July 2026

The house is conveniently located very close to the black sand beach. If you want to spend time in this area in a secluded setting this place is definitely a good choice with the sound of the ocean.The house is comfortable but the dining area and the living room lighting could use an update. Also not sure if the housekeeper is washing the floor between each guest since we had coffee stain on the patio and the floor also had hair in some places, looked like they dont vacuum too often. Beds were clean and comfy. Master bath shower floor looked like needed some bleach and sinks need cleaning since they slow to drain. I would have gladly communicated this with the hosts and tell them privately but they have not answered to any of my messages so I had no chance talking to them.

Susan A.
June 2026

We had a wonderful and peaceful stay at this property. The instructions were clear and we were able to easily control the fan/lights/laundry. The view was beautiful and we realized after a few days that we hadn’t seen one boat or airplane go by, just spinner dolphins! We enjoyed exploring nearby and meeting some of the locals, including the neighborhood cat. We loved this quiet part of the island and would absolutely return to stay here!

Katie S.
May 2026

It was so relaxing to enjoy coffee in the morning on the deck overlooking the waves crashing against the rocks. Loved our visit.

Katherine B.
May 2026

Beautiful property, waves are fun to watch from the lanai. Comfy beds, Good WiFi, no cell signal. It is remote, good grocery and town of Pahoa about 15 mins away.

craig a.
April 2026

Great location next to black sand beach.

jay l.
April 2026

Everything was perfect !!Just zone out at the deck

Michael S.
March 2026

This was a beautiful place to stay. Listening to the ocean all the time was wonderful and although there is no air conditioning you will not need it.We saw whales right from the amazing lanai!Kehena beach is just a short walk away. We will be back.

Susan C.
February 2026

Beautiful property. Quiet neighborhood. We loved it.

Karen S.
February 2026

My husband and I stayed at this beautiful Hawaiian themed home on the ocean for 2 weeks. The views are amazing!!! It was very peaceful and the neighbors were very quiet. The owners thought of everything to make our stay as comfortable as possible. There were many unexpected amenities-Night lights/Emergency lights throughout the house, shampoo,conditioner, laundry soap and paper products, and more. The kitchen is supplied with high quality equipment also. Everything you need if you want to cook meals. The owners are great with communication. Whether before our stay, or during it, Susanna always got back to me promptly. If you are looking for a place to stay in this area of the island, definitely consider staying here. You won't be disappointed!!.

freewheeler2go
January 2026

Wonderful all around. The lanai is stunning.

Mark H.
November 2025

This is our favorite place to Stay on all of the Hawaiian Islands.We have been going hear every year for the last 5 years.Mark and Robin

Stephan O.
September 2025

Beautiful property as described. The ocean sounds were magical, and very easy to get to the black sand beach at Kehena! This is the real Hawai'i for sure.

Charlie J.
July 2025

Sitting listening to the ocean waves is very relaxing. The sun doesn't shine directly on the deck, which I truly enjoyed. I did want the chairs to fully recline. The Lava Flats are close by and worth a visit. The black sand beach has no easy access route that we were able to find. My next trip to the Big Island, I will look for this rental. I did find the key box a little difficult to open and the laundry room instructions takes you to the wrong side of the house.

Ti
May 2025

Lovely place to stay. Had everything we needed.

D N.
May 2025

Absolutely loved every second of our stay. Easy getting into the home & it was amazing. Thank you to our hosts

Mark H.
April 2025

This is our second time hear, and you can beat the Views and the ocean sound.

Deborah C.
March 2025

Our home was perfect. We loved everything. Thank you!

Bonnie S.
March 2025

The view alone gives this place a 5-star rating! The house and it's amenities reinforce this rating! We loved our stay here & would gladly visit again!

Kelly S.
March 2025

Beautiful location! The back balcony was my favorite part! Listening to the waves crashing against the lava rock cliffs was priceless!

christina l.
February 2025

My friend and I stayed at this beautiful house for several days in February 2025. This house is so close to the ocean that all you hear is the peaceful sound of the waves. I have never slept so good. The house is very comfortable and beautiful. You will not be disappointed in your stay here.

HELENE B.
February 2025

Amazing experience. Lots of driving.

Tom A.
February 2025

The house was very nice and well equipped. The picture of the view on the listing doesn’t do it justice, truly breathtaking.

February 2025

This property is fantastic! Beautiful and clean! So comfortable! The kitchen is well equipped and had everything we needed. The bedrooms were perfect. But, we could not get over the amazing location. Stars! Whales! Rainbows! Waves!We did our grocery shopping on our way since this home is tucked away. Additionally, screenshot the entry code in case it’s dark when you arrive because cell service might not be available. I hope we’ll be able to return in the near future.

Tyler S.
January 2025

The back lanai has an awesome view of the ocean. Ideal for sunrises. We also saw dolphins and whales. Susanna was very helpful. Fantastic visit.

Carol C.
January 2025

Lovely home in a chill neighborhood. We have stayed here more than once.

Note: the availability calendar is approximate. Check your dates on the reservation site.

Location: Pahoa, Big Island

This home is in Pahoa, Big Island. Kehena Beach is 0.3 mi away.

Map of Kehena Makai and the nearby beaches

Nearby beaches and sights

Straight-line distances from the building marker.

Full-screen map with every beach and attraction

Getting here: The drive from Hilo airport (ITO) to Pahoa takes about 35 minutes, and you'll want a car to get around. Discount Hawaii Car Rental often has the lowest rates, with no deposit and free cancellation.

Kehena Makai$533 / night avg. · 4.90 (194 reviews)

Visit reservation site Save

You book with the owner or manager. We may earn a commission, at no cost to you.

$533 / night avg.
4.90 (194 reviews)

Reservation site

Related Vacation Rentals

Pahoa vacation rentals