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Ocean View / The Starfish - Just finished major renovations to the property

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Exterior
Property grounds
Room
Room
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Ocean View, HI
  • Kula Kai Caverns
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Miloli'i
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Honoma
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

One bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Ocean View / The Starfish - Just finished major renovations to the property

This is a ground floor unit with free parking just outside your door. There is a unit above this. There is a comfortable Queen bed and a Twin bed in the bedroom.
In the heart of Ocean View, 1 block from Hwy 11. Walking distance to the local stores and town bar & grill.
The kitchen is equipped with refrigerator, stovetop, toaster oven, and coffee pot/coffee filters. Dishes, cooking utensils. Dish Soap, sponge, hand soap, trash bags, paper towel roll is provided, but not replenished during your stay.
The bathroom has a stand-up shower stall, and complementary size shampoo, conditioner, body wash.
This rental has a shared BBQ grill and gazebo. The house is about a block from restaurants, gas stations, a post office, and grocery stores. There is a keyless entry. You will be sent your code before arrival. No food is provided.
There is a private patio adjoining the bedroom, parking is also available on the side.
Kula Kai Caverns, South Point, and the Kahuku Branch of the National Park are close by. South Point Suds is across the highway about a block away for any laundry needs, They have new washers and drop-off service if you do not want to stay and do your own laundry.
(This property is under new ownership.)

Property manager

Jeffrey Dunham

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outdoors but we ask that you stay at least 20' away from the home. Thank you

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-142-766-7456-01, GE-142-766-7456-01

About the area

Ocean View

Located in Ocean View, this apartment is in a rural area and near the beach. Miloli'i and Ka'upulehu Cultural Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Manuka State Park and Manuka State Wayside Park. Onizuka Astronomy Complex and Paradise Meadows are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ocean View, HI

What's nearby

  • Coastal Nature Trail - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Kula Kai Caverns - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Miloli'i - 13 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Honoma - 16 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Kealakekua Bay Marine Preserve - 16 min drive - 9.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Grinds - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mehe's Ka'u Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ka-Lae Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hawaiian Moonbeans Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dj's Pizza & Bake Shop - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean View / The Starfish - Just finished major renovations to the property pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Ocean View / The Starfish - Just finished major renovations to the property?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean View / The Starfish - Just finished major renovations to the property?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean View / The Starfish - Just finished major renovations to the property located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Coastal Nature Trail and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Kula Kai Caverns is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Zvika G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Needs upgrading, very friendly host
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sue Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We used the Starfish as a home base while renovating our property in Ocean View. It is a clean, no frills roof over your head. The location is perfect for travel between both Kona & Hilo. If recently renovated as the description states, it still needs a new stove as only 1 burner works. And the saloon door in the bathroom does not provide for much privacy. I would like to suggest adding a grab bar to assist with safely navigating the step up into & out of the shower. The wet shower floor is a broken hip waiting to happen! P.S. we loved the property cat Pineapple. Very friendly & vocal!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Roland H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

If you want to enjoy the calm side of Big Island

Calm place, beautifuls sunsets. Appartment small but fully equipped also for a longer stay. Three supermarkets, farmer market, small restaurants close by. Very firendly and helpful host. Warmly recommended.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom & Pam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for us

We really enjoyed our stay. It was easy to access and right off the Hwy. Great location between the airport and Volcano national park and so much to see and do along the way. We met Taylor and his family who were very friendly and accommodating. We would stay here again if we are ever given the opportunity.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark R.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Fine for the price

Lots of minor annoyances and not much peace and quiet. If you want to save money to spend on activities it's not bad. But if you want a quiet and welcoming place to come back to, maybe keep looking.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient to cave week

It was good to be within 5 minutes of our meetings for cave week. Also, 3 minutes to the market and restaurants. Easy helpful host.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Isaac O., Ninilchik, Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

nice stay, central location, reasonable price

This is a multiple unit building, we stayed in the "Starfish" unit. The unit was clean and has a kitchen area (stove, fridge, etc...). Owner was working on the upstairs unit at the time and we had enjoyable conversation and watching the great progress on that unit. The host (Yvette) was amicable and helpful. We were happy with no complaints and it was budget friendly. Ocean View is a nice local town with just the essentials you might need. It is central to the island. We wanted to explore the entire island so this worked for us. We live in the largest state in the union so driving was not an issue. If the owner remodels on par with the upstairs unit then the "Starfish" will be an outstanding stay. We'd recommend staying here if on a budget and the location works for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place, nice manager!

This was the most spacious, well equipped and well furnished of the 3 Vrbo rentals we tried on this trip. The manager was on her first week managing this particular place and there were some glitches as a consequence but she put in extra effort and did her best to make everything right. The most challenging was the water tank running dry! But she personally brought us 11 gallons as soon as she was able. Everyone take heed: conserve water when you visit the islands! They get their water (pure and delicious) as rain. We are paying for unusually sunny weather with short showers, and glad to do our part.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The owners where super helpful

The owners where super helpful. That’s what made this place great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Very clean, quiet and pleasent

The property is doing some renovations. So workings were going on from 9am untill my checkout. Didn’t cause a lot of disturbance but should know this is going on.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Suzette G., Lebanon Oregon

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

DON'T STAY HERE!!!!!!

First off, the property manager Dean appeared to be very nice but the rest of my stay was horrible!!!! I'm a female traveling alone and had reserved the place for 10 day. My car was parked in front of the room I was staying, so I would think that's the first hint that someone was staying there. Second, the property manager knew I was scheduled to be there for 10 days. I made my reservation on the 7th of October. I had a few issues with my plans but confirmed the stay by by 9th of October. I sent a message on 16th of October and again on 1st of November about things I may need for my stay since it's so far from Hilo and Kona (1.5hrs approx to either). I did not hear from anyone until 11th of November, the day I checked in! Now it gets interesting. I had just stepped out of my shower and had just dropped my towel to start getting dressed ( sorry for being so descriptive) when I heard the lock on the door opening!!!! I yelled out "hey" and hid around the corner quickly grabbing my towel. I have no clue how far this person entered the room but it scared me (as far as I knew this person had started to enter the place). I did not here anyone knock or announce they were entering. The door closed and I wrapped myself with my towel and went to the door to see who had opened it. After some checking around it turned out to be the construction worker from upstairs and he was quickly walking away from my room. There were multiple stories from the manager...first it was "he was sent to see if the room was empty so it could be cleaned (8:30ish am), then it was the housekeepers husband (he was not on the property that day), then it was the managers wife said it was empty so the construction work could use the restroom. Per the owner the video shows that he did not step inside but I cant verify this because I was scared and hid around the corner. I would think that him opening the door is enough to be concerned. There was also construction going on upstairs starting at 8am. I have this on video and the VRBO staff could here it when I called. There was hammering, sanders, what sounded like a saw and of course walking around and what appeared to be dropping stuff on the floor. I did not feel safe staying here alone at this point. I requested a refund since this all occurred and find a new place to stay. The owner said no because the construction worked did not step all the way in. If I was your wife or girlfriend wouldn't you be concerned?
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt just like home..

My first time , very clean ,comfy and homey. Propery was family friendly and property had all amenities. Easily was able to communication with property management with quick response. Price was also affordable.. ThankQ
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and relaxing

We had such a lovely stay here. It was a great jumping off point for our daily excursions. The managers were helpful and quick to resolve some accessibility issues we had which was so fantastic. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome time

Awesome time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Nice but some things to know

We rented Starfish which is a downstairs unit and to be blunt the noise (stomping and perhaps just rapidly moving around) from the upstairs unit began each morning at 6am. For a vacation this was a little early to be woken up each morning. The other thing of note for us is that the layout of the furnishings is odd in that you can’t view the tv from the bedroom, like at all. All that said, the property managers were nice, the bed was comfortable, and the sunsets were beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A week in Ocean View

This property is meticulously maintained. It is close to the main road, so it's easy to get onto the Belt Road and head in any direction.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great

clean and close to amenities just like I wanted worked out great
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Beautiful location, well maintained grounds, very generous and friendly hosts. Loved the space.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

Friendly property managers and a great spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great value

This property is a great value and near our favorite part of the island. Easy drive to South Point, south side beach parks, southwest beach parks, and incredible hiking in Volcanoes National Park. Two grocery stores within a couple of blocks.

About the host

Hosted by Jeffrey Dunham

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