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Stylish and contemporary Hale Kukui OIa

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Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Pahoa, Hawaii
  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kehena Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Point
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Stylish and contemporary Hale Kukui OIa

Bright and beautiful, meticulously maintained, 2 bedroom plus loft, 2 bath custom home with hot tub and ocean views located in Kalapana Seaview Estates, Pahoa, Big Island Hawaii. Located just off the historic Red Road near Kehena Beach and Pohoiki, this is the perfect East Hawaii getaway. Bask on the sunny ocean view lanai, soak in the private hot tub after a day adventuring or enjoy the privacy of your gorgeous landscaped yard.

With three stories, two bedroom suites, and a bedroom loft, this home is perfect for entertaining and hosting guests or enjoying a cozy evening gazing out at the stars. The main level of the home features an open-concept living, dining and kitchen room with soaring picture windows to let in the sun and ocean views! The large lanai has both covered and uncovered areas for sun-worshipers and shade lovers alike and perfect for dining al fresco.

This home’s carbon footprint is small without sacrificing comfort or conveniences. Experience “off the grid” living with all of the amenities – we collect and 4x filter some of the greatest drinking water on earth, harness the sun to run this 1200+ sq foot property and use propane for the chef’s stove. In addition, we run medical-grade, Medify Air Purifiers 24/7, throughout the house and Ohana.

Air Conditioned Main Bedroom
Enjoy the perfect temperature with our air conditioned main bedroom and trade wind breezes through the day and night. Enjoy the best night’s sleep on the luxury mattress, a Serta Cal King ‘Vera Wang’ European pillow-top. Or catch up on your favorites shows with the room’s 40" TV.

Third floor WFH Sky Bed Loft
At the top of the apex is a bright bedroom loft – perfect for working or resting with the most glorious morning view of the ocean and luxury Queen sky bed. Here’s the 1st work from home station, with 2 mounted LG monitors, adjustable sit/stand desk, docking station, and high speed, broadband wifi.

First Floor WFH Ohana Studio
The first level bedroom suite (Ohana) has a separate entry, full bathroom, living area, smart TV and another luxury Queen sky bed. Here is a 2nd work from home station, complete with sit/stand desk, 27" HD monitor, docking station, more. Walk out the french doors, to a shady covered patio/workout gym.

Private Hot Tub
Enjoy our clean and private hot tub with outside and walk Hale Kukui Ola’s curated Hawaiian gardens including koa, monkeypod, mango, kukui, kamani, orchids, plumeria, tropical fruits and 100 other exotic flora.

2 High Tech Work From Home Stations
High speed internet, 2 dedicated work from home stations, both with sit/stand desks, ergonomic chairs, mounted 27" HD monitors, docking stations, wireless keyboard, mouse, HD webcam and mobile laptop stand for lanai living at its best.

Outdoor Gym, Rower & Boxing
Set forth on an wellness journey to refresh, re-energize and rejuvenate at our outdoor covered gym with Concept 2 Rowing Machine, Everlast boxing heavy weight bag, hand weights, yoga and exercise mats and lounge area.

Fully Equipped Gourmet Kitchen
A fully equipped gourmet kitchen with extras like a Frigidaire nugget ice maker, Nespresso VertuoPlus coffee maker, 4x filtered water, 6 burner gas range and oven, Le Creuset dinnerware, outdoor BBQ.

Hawaii Life Rentals is a locally owned, licensed real estate company with rentals on Kauai, Maui, Oahu, and Hawaii. We offer on-island personal assistance and Concierge services.

Rates do not include taxes, cleaning and applicable fees.

Hawaii Life/VRBO bookings: Guests must sign a rental contract within 48 hours of booking to confirm the reservation.

TA-177-374-4640-01
STVR-19-359032

Property manager

Hawaii Life Vacations
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 120360980000, GE-177-374-4640-01, TA-177-374-4640-01

About the area

Pahoa

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Kalapana Sea View Estates, a neighbourhood in Pahoa. Mackenzie State Park and Kehena Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pohoiki and Hobby Garden Hawaii. Hilo Coffee Mill and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting.
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Pahoa, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kehena Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Point - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Isaac Hale Beach Park - 19 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Pohoiki Beach - 23 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kalapana uncle Roberts awa bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Karuna Foods - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Uncle's Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kalapana Lava Boat Tour - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dosa Mama - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish and contemporary Hale Kukui OIa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stylish and contemporary Hale Kukui OIa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish and contemporary Hale Kukui OIa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stylish and contemporary Hale Kukui OIa located?

Located in Kalapana Sea View Estates, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center, Kehena Beach and The Point. Star of the Sea Painted Church and Mackenzie State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brendon M.

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

Nice Place

Good neighborhood. Clean and comfortable. Separate spaces for privacy if staying as more than 1 person or a couple.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Linda J.

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

Crazy neighbor behind jacuzzi

We loved this place! Came for a second stay but this time the neighbor screamed bloody murder at 10:30 pm on our first night which scared us to death. Then in the morning called the police on us for the baby laughing at 7:35 am. Not good if you travel from the East coast Not good unless you whisper there
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Great place to stay

This property worked for us. Loved the hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael T.

Escape to paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Peaceful and beautiful! The home is well appointed and comfortable. Quiet neighborhood with mostly older residents (we didn’t see any kids in the 5 days we stayed) and a short walk to the cliffs where sunrise is spectacular every day. Lots of space in the home to spread out, ceiling fans maintain good circulation. Loft is good work space, but the bed upstairs is like sleeping in a taco- the mattress is very soft and pretty much folds you into the middle, perhaps better for one person! Views are spectacular, coqui frogs sing you to sleep every night, and the plants & trees in the yard are well maintained and interesting to investigate. Easy to find, pleasant drive out there and you definitely feel like you are escaping from the hustle and bustle of your everyday life!

10/10 Excellent

Justin Y.

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

Great home and stay!

We had an excellent stay here. Everything exactly as pictured, and it is super close to Kahena black sand beach. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck, taking a few walks around the neighborhood, and using the hot tub after a day of Big Island adventuring. Met a few locals in the area who were very nice as well and gave us more recommendations on things to see and do. Would definitely stay here again when back on the island!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

mona lisa m.

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

Wonderful

We enjoyed the property very much! It was clean, comfortable, and well stocked. It felt very much like the comforts of a home were considered. The location was fantastic, we were able to walk to the black sand beach easily. We are giving five stars because we think this property is beautiful and we had a comfortable stay. Things of note: The bed in the lower unit is quite soft and caused discomfort during sleep for the adult sleeping there. We did not use the hot tub because it was very heavily chlorinated, slippery to the touch. We did not use the grill because it looked like it was not going to function well, and might need to be replaced soon?
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Best outfitted kitchen ever!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was lovely and perfect for our family of 5 adults and 2 children who slept with their parents. The grounds were amazing and we spent time walking around the yard and loving al the flora. Our host had a lovely bouquet on the dining table awaiting our arrival. This was the best stocked kitchen I've ever seen on a rental property including coffee grinder, blender, counter top ice maker, spices, sauces, Nespresso and regular coffee maker. The living room was large and comfortable with a wonderful view and a wrap around deck with nice furniture outside. We were very comfortable with space and supplies. My only negative is the downstairs bedroom was hot. Even with the fans from the rest of the house transported down there and windows open, it was hot. The loft bedroom and the master bedroom were more comfortable. The younger adults enjoyed the hot tub. One of the black sand beaches was walkable. Our host was most helpful whenever we had a question. The downstairs bedroom was completely private from the rest of the house. Except for the room temperature, I would give it a 10!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shrawan S.

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

Fun and relaxing stay

Overall the stay was quite nice. The place is tucked away in a quiet part of the island very close to the ocean. We checked in late at night and initially it felt a bit eery since it was quite dark, there was no cell service and we were enveloped with the sounds of coqui frogs all around . Bu waking up the next morning to a beautiful sunrise definitely turned things around for the better. Overall, our stay at the property was very enjoyable. The upper unit is spacious and very well lit with ample outdoor seating and the amenities like the hot tub with greenery all around definitely made our stay extremely relaxing. A few things to note: 1. We did not realize the lower unit is not connected to the upper unit and lacks a kitchen or a water tap. If you have folks staying in both units you'll probably need to fill up on water before sleeping to avoid waling upstairs. 2. The bathrooms do not have an exhaust fan, so you need to keep the windows open to ensure it is well ventilated to avoid odors from sticking around. 3. The kitchen in the above unit does have a Nespresso machine but none of the pods provided worked with the machine. It would be nice if they can provide compatible pods as the nearest grocery/cafe store is a bit far our from the property. Otherwise, be sure to bring coffee with you if you need some first thing in the morning. Overall, the property was well maintained and we had an very pleasing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy D.

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

Kehena House

This was a very nice and clean house. Everything is in good shape. The hot tub and outdoor shower were very nice. The yard was beautiful. The reason that we rented a house was that we needed a kitchen for cooking due to family members with food allergies. The kitchen was very well equipped with everything that we needed. There was a Nespresso machine, however, it would be nice to have a traditional coffee pot because Nespresso pods are harder to find. There were a few drawbacks. There was no cell service with Verizon. When we needed to contact the manager, the only option was using the home phone. The manager did respond right away to our initial question the first night. However, we had a question about the trash removal later during our stay that was never answered. Both inside showers have windows in them that can be seen from the road and by the neighbors. Also, while we were aware that the description of the house stated that one bedroom had a separate entrance, it was not clear that it was in no way connected to the rest of the house. We did not use that bedroom suite as we had planned as we were not comfortable leaving our children separated from us. Other renters may want to be aware that there was another vehicle in the driveway. We thought we had the wrong address because of this and also thought that someone may be inside when we arrived. We arrived at night and I had to use my phone light to see as everything was very dark. Overall, this was a very nice house and we had a nice stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

Perfect oasis for a relaxing getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property was absolutely amazing - we felt that the pictures didn’t do it justice. The location was very quiet (we barely saw any neighbors), the house itself was clean and cozy, and the views were awesome. We loved being able to spend so much time in the hot tub, which was surrounded by so many beautiful plants that it felt very private. We also enjoyed the location - there is a grassy park at the end of the street with some beautiful ocean views, as well as Kehena Beach a few minute drive down the road. We didn’t want to leave, and agree that we will absolutely return to rent this property in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry L., Anchorage

Life is good, island time is on your side.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was a perfect place to relax, cook meals and slow life down. Private oasis to enjoy the garden and hot tub. Not far from beautiful black sand beaches. This side of the island is truly the best when you want to get away from all the tourist. Pele's in Pahoa for breakfast is highly recommended. Uncles Kaimū Farmers Market on Saturdays is worthwhile with lots of local flavor.

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