Relax & Ressourcez-vous dans notre confortable, nouveau jungle retraite. Ce est vraiment un 'évasion de l'ordinaire!
Cette zone est verte et luxuriante et possède le meilleur temps sur l'île. Les vents dominants soufflent de commerce juste la bonne direction pour maintenir la température agréable tout au long de l'année. Tropical, verte et luxuriante avec de l'air propre et fraîche (littéralement l'air le plus propre sur la terre!) et une multitude de choses fabuleuses à voir et à faire.
Cette belle maison est impeccablement propre, magnifiquement décoré et conçu pour ultra confortable salon hors réseau. Situé dans la communauté Black Sands, entouré par la jungle, les grenouilles coqui chanter pour dormir la nuit et il est particulièrement excitant quand nous obtenons une pluie intense douche le soir, que le toit est en métal, et les sons sont jungle terrifiante!
Vous trouverez un livre d'or à la maison avec des détails et directions à taches spectaculaires tout dans seulement quelques miles de la maison, y compris les «spots secrets» que vous ne trouverez dans aucun livre touristique.
Ce est l'endroit idéal pour les amateurs d'aventure et ceux qui ne dépendent pas de la télévision pour le divertissement. Donc, très, très agréable de sortir de tout cela!
Dans cette zone appelée Puna, nous sommes bénis d'avoir autant de belles choses à voir et à faire. Vous y trouverez des eaux cristallines et l'air le plus propre sur la terre. Notre maison est à quelques minutes des plages comme Kehena, ou profiter d'une randonnée le long des rois fabuleux sentier de la plage de sable blanc appelé Shipmans. Détendez-vous dans la piscine chauffée à chaleur géothermique naturelle appelée le bain des reines, surfez au parc de la plage Isaac Hale, pêchez au parc Mackenzie, spéléologie, observation de la lave, sorties de vapeur naturelles, marchés fantastiques et le pittoresque village de Pahoa avec son marché extérieur , boutiques pittoresques, familial et gastronomique. Chaque dimanche, jusqu'à la route 130, vous trouverez le marché de producteurs le plus grand, le meilleur et le plus diversifié de toute la chaîne des îles hawaïennes: le marché Maku'u, avec tout ce que vous attendez et bien plus encore, y compris de la musique en direct et de la danse. Chaque mercredi soir, à seulement 2 miles à l'oncle de Robert, vous trouverez un «doit faire» - un marché de nuit fantastique avec des artisans locaux, fabuleux vendeurs de nourriture, Kava bar et musique live et danse - vous pouvez même être en mesure de prendre dans un spectacle de hula! Manger, boire et être joyeux! Sway au rythme de l'authentique touche mou hawaïenne et ukulélé et profiter du sens de la communauté ici.
Services et équipements
Plage
Plage à proximité
Internet
Disponible dans la maison : Wi-Fi gratuit
Parking et transports
Voiture nécessaire
Parking sur place
Cuisine
Batterie de cuisine, vaisselle, ustensiles
Bouilloire électrique
Cafetière ou bouilloire
Distributeur d’eau
Épices
Four
Four à micro-ondes
Grille-pain
Mixeur
Plaque de cuisson
Réfrigérateur
Serviettes en papier
Restauration
Table à manger
Chambres
Chambre
Draps fournis
Salle de bain
1 salle de bain
Baignoire
Baignoire ou douche
Douche
Papier toilette
Savon
Serviettes fournies
Shampoing
Espaces de vie
Salle à manger séparée
Salle de séjour
Table à manger
Divertissements
Jeux
Livres
Espaces extérieurs
Balcon
Barbecue
Jardin
Mobilier d’extérieur
Buanderie
Blanchisserie
Animaux de compagnie
Animaux de compagnie non admis
Accessibilité
Hébergement non-fumeurs
Remarque de l’hôte : Smoking is allowed outdoors. Please use ashtray.
Services et équipements
Changement des draps (sur demande)
Changement des serviettes sur demande
Service de ménage sur demande
Points forts de l’endroit
À la campagne
Près d’un centre spa/bien-être
Près d’un hôpital
Près d’un zoo
Près de la marina
Près de la mer
Activités
Équipements de sports nautiques
Golf
Balades à la découverte de la faune à proximité
Bateau à moteur à proximité
Chasse à proximité
Équitation à proximité
Excursions écologiques à proximité
Natation à proximité
Observation d’oiseaux à proximité
Observation de baleines à proximité
Pêche à proximité
Plongée avec tuba à proximité
Plongée sous-marine à proximité
Sentiers de randonnée à pied ou à vélo à proximité
Spéléologie à proximité
Surf/bodyboard à proximité
VTT à proximité
Dispositifs de sécurité
Détecteur de monoxyde de carbone (l’hôte a indiqué que l’hébergement était équipé d’un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone)
Détecteur de fumée (l’hôte a indiqué que l’hébergement était équipé d’un détecteur de fumée)
Trousse de premiers secours
Extincteur
Serrure à pêne dormant
Informations générales
Changement des draps (sur demande)
Changement des serviettes (sur demande)
Compostage
Couverture d’au moins 10 % de l’empreinte carbone émise par les achats annuels de crédits de carbone
Douches à faible consommation d’eau
Éclairage à 80 % au moins par LED
Énergie 100 % renouvelable
Énergie solaire
Excursions et activités organisées par des entreprises locales
Fenêtres à double vitrage
Filtres à café/thé réutilisables
Incitation à l’utilisation des distributeurs d’eau
Interrupteurs à économie d’énergie dans les chambres
Jardin
Politique globale en matière de déchets alimentaires
Politique globale en matière de recyclage
Réinvestissement d’au moins 10 % des bénéfices dans la communauté et le développement durable
Représentations d’artistes locaux
Service de ménage (sur demande)
Superficie de l’unité d’hébergement : 93 mètres carrés
Système de recyclage des eaux usées
Toilettes à faible consommation d’eau
Traitement sans cruauté des animaux sauvages en captivité
Un e-mail contenant les instructions relatives à l'arrivée et au départ vous sera envoyé par l'hôte
Les informations fournies par l’hébergement peuvent être traduites à l’aide d’outils de traduction automatique
Règlement intérieur
Do not drink water directly from the faucet. You may run it through the Berkey filter, boil or drink bottled water.
No hair dryers or curling irons.
When checking out, clean all dirty dishes and remove all garbage from the premises. *NOTE: Dirty dishes or garbage left behind will incur a $50 fee.
Quiet hours shall be from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area pursuant to Hawaii State rules.
Animaux domestiques
Animaux de compagnie non admis.
Enfants et lits supplémentaires
Les enfants sont admis
Événements
Événements non autorisés
Fumeurs/non-fumeurs
Hébergement non-fumeurs
Smoking is allowed outdoors. Please use ashtray.
Informations importantes
À savoir absolument
Cet hébergement est géré par un hôte professionnel et fourni dans le cadre d’une activité commerciale, industrielle ou libérale, au sens de l’article 155 du Code général des impôts
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
Cet hébergement utilise un système de recyclage des eaux usées pour réutiliser une partie de l’eau, ainsi que l'énergie solaire.
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur, une trousse de secours et un verrou de sûreté
Cet hébergement comporte des espaces extérieurs comme des balcons, des patios ou des terrasses potentiellement non adaptés aux enfants. Si vous avez des questions, nous vous recommandons de contacter l'hébergement avant votre arrivée afin de savoir s'il peut vous accueillir dans une chambre adéquate.
Cet hébergement est géré par notre partenaire, Abritel. Un e-mail d'Abritel contenant un lien vers un compte Abritel qui vous permettra de modifier ou d'annuler votre réservation
Numéro d’enregistrement de l’hébergement : TA-128-258-5600-01, GE-128-258-5600-01
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Une voiture est nécessaire pour accéder à l'hébergement et se déplacer pendant le séjour
À propos du quartier
Cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous à Pahoa, plus précisément en zone rurale, près de la plage. Profitez de votre séjour dans la région pour visiter les célèbres Art Hawaïen contemporain Volcano Garden Arts et Site historique Volcano House, ou vous en mettre plein la vue aux emblématiques Salle de spectacle SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center et Pohoiki. Les agréables Hobby Garden Hawaii et Hilo Coffee Mill méritent aussi une visite. Les points d'eau des environs sont le décor idéal pour vous adonner à de nouvelles activités telles que la plongée sous-marine et le snorkeling tandis que les amoureux d'aventures en plein air pourront plutôt opter pour la randonnée en VTT et les excursions écologiques. Consultez notre guide de voyage sur Pahoa
Salle de spectacle SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center
20 min en voiture - 20.1 km
Comment se déplacer
Aéroport international de Hilo (ITO) - 43 min en voiture
Restaurants
Black Rock Cafe
13 min en voiture
Sirius Hotspot Coffee
13 min en voiture
LaHiki kava bar
13 min en voiture
THE VELI Restaurant
13 min en voiture
Kaleo's Bar & Grill
13 min en voiture
Foire aux questions
Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement ?
Non, les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas admis au sein de l'hébergement.
À combien s’élèvent les frais de parking ?
Un parking est disponible sur place.
Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Escape the Ordinary ~ Visitez Pelé! ?
Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 16 h 00.
Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Escape the Ordinary ~ Visitez Pelé! ?
Le départ a lieu à 10 h 00.
Où se situe l'hébergement ?
Envie d'un séjour face à la mer ? Cette maison de vacances se trouve à moins de 15 km de Star of the Sea Painted Church, Pahoa Museum et Monument d'État de Lava Tree. Mackenzie State Park et Salle de spectacle SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center sont également à 20 km de distance.
Avis sur l’hébergement Escape the Ordinary ~ Visitez Pelé!
Avis
Excellent
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Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 28 avis sur 40.
10 – Excellent
28
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 5 avis sur 40.
8 – Bien
5
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 1 avis sur 40.
6 – Satisfaisant
1
Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 2 avis sur 40.
4 – Médiocre
2
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 4 avis sur 40.
2 – Horrible
4
8,8
Propreté
8,6
Emplacement
Avis
Avis vérifié
2/10 Horrible
Terry G.
5 oct. 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, emplacement
Les points faibles : Communication et exactitude de l’annonce
No hot water at all. My family had to bathe in cold water for 4 days. I message the host and she said she was sending someone but no one came. Other than that it’s a cute little place and close to my family that I was visiting.
Terry G.
Séjour de 4 nuits en octobre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Joel P.
21 févr. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
beautiful escape
I loved the house!!! It was immaculate and I was impressed with the off grid aspect - you wouldn't know you were off grid . It was comfortable and fun!! I have already recommended it to my friends and family.
Joel P.
Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Voyageur vérifié
30 oct. 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Perfect Getaway
This quaint home is in the perfect location right between the little town of Pahoa and the beach areas near Kalapana and Kehena. It's nestled in the jungle, peaceful, quiet, private but near enough to neighbors to know we are always safe. This is my fourth stay here. I keep returning because it's so perfect for me, and at a great price. The home has everything we could possibly need for a very comfortable stay. We enjoy the open design layout along with nice Hawaiian decor. We will be back!
Voyageur vérifié
Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Morgan G.
30 janv. 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Great Little Off-Grid Hawaiian Bungalow!
A wonderful area in the rural Hawaii jungle yet pretty central to the shops in Pahoa and not far from the nightlife in Hilo!! Such an adorable off-grid Hawaiian cottage stocked with dishes & utensils for food prep. However, the stove/oven was broken upon arrival and not mentioned on the listing which impacted our ability to make food.
Morgan G.
Séjour de 7 nuits en janvier 2023
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Linda W.
14 nov. 2022
Les points forts : Arrivée et emplacement
Les points faibles : Communication
The location was just what we needed
This was our third stay at this cottage. I think it may have changed owners since our last stay in 2017 and it needs a little work. Two things the book said were there but were missing were a Bryta water filter and a French Press coffee maker. And a few things that should have been there are a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, can opener and maybe some games. We had some trouble with the stove. We couldn't get the oven to light at all and there were times when the burners on the stove would not turn off. A couple of times we had to really fiddle with the knobs to get the gas to turn off. That could be very dangerous.
I was glad to see that the solar system is up and running, but there is still a problem with the hot water. We discovered the only way to take a shower is to turn on the water in the kitchen sink while you take a shower. Then the water pump will stay on. I know the book says not to take long showers to conserve water, but we had abundant rain while we were there. And you can take a shower while someone else washes dishes. We had the same problem in our cabins in Alaska and the solution was to get rid of the low flow shower head.
We rented this cabin while we were working on our property in the neighborhood.
Linda W.
Séjour de 5 nuits en octobre 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Diana R.
24 juil. 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Perfect Romantic Spot
It was absolutely wonderful! We loved the charming decor, spacious rooms, and amenities. It was our anniversary and it was the perfect romantic spot with sunny days and rainy nights, nightly coqui frogs chorus, lush jungle privacy and close to beaches and town. Mahalo!
Diana R.
Séjour de 7 nuits en mars 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Voyageur vérifié
20 juil. 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Perfect stay in the lush Puna jungle
Really cute home with all the amenities. Recommended by a friend who stayed here before. Close to everything but feels remote. Very nice stay. We will recommend to our friends and family.
Voyageur vérifié
Séjour de 9 nuits en mars 2022
Avis vérifié
6/10 Satisfaisant
Alan N.
1 avr. 2022
Les points forts : Arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Punahou Review
Not satisfied with the house manager and her house responsibilities.
Alan N.
Séjour de 96 nuits en décembre 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Graydon C.
27 mars 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
For those willing to rough it a bit, and be modest with resources, it is a perfect location
Very beautiful location and perfect for the modest traveler who does not want luxury.
Graydon C.
Séjour de 28 nuits en février 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Laura F.
11 déc. 2020
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
A True Hidden Gem
This little home is absolutely wonderful and is in the perfect location; right in between the quaint town of Pahoa and Kalapana.
You will be sung to sleep by the sweet lullaby of coqui frogs every night 😌.
The home itself has everything you could possibly need for a very comfortable stay: a fully stocked kitchen with a gas range stove, fridge/freezer, all kitchen utensils you could ever need to cook amazing meals, an island with tons of space to prepare food, a huge sink, a French Press and much more.
There are three beds in total: one queen size bed in the main living area and a bunk bed (which my som LOVED) in the screened in lanai (which also has a full living room seating area) and they are SO comfortable!
There is a full bathroom stocked with bath & hand towels, soap, cleaning supplies etc.
The layout of the home is open concept and has such darling decor (kukui nut and seashell necklaces drape over picture frames and mirrors and there are some wonderful books to read as well). There is also a dining room table to be able to enjoy your meals or your morning cup of coffee ^_^
It was so easy to get in contact with the owner. She was very quick to answer any questions we had and made us feel so welcome.
Everyone in this neighbourhood is so friendly and loves to chat.
This home does not come with a tv but who needs tv when you have such beauty surrounding you and so many things to do?! Don’t worry, the internet is super fast, hehe.
I HIGHLY recommend this place if you’re looking for the perfect, peaceful getaway.
Laura F.
Séjour de 1 nuit en décembre 2020
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Lori N.
25 févr. 2020
Les points forts : Arrivée et exactitude de l’annonce
Private and Unplugged
Charming getaway. Quiet and private. WiFi not great but it means you can “unplug” and relax with the silence. There’s a trick to working the hot water in the shower. I normally stay in resorts that come equipped with every amenity. This was an experience for sure. I would definitely recommend this unpretentious cottage. Mahalo nui!!!
Lori N.
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Todd W.
7 févr. 2020
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Very relaxibg
Loved the quiet and not rush of the usual resort, it was very quiet and peaceful
Todd W.
Avis vérifié
4/10 Médiocre
Adina M.
17 janv. 2020
Les points forts : Propreté et communication
Les points faibles : Arrivée et exactitude de l’annonce
Know What You are Getting Into!
This is a mixed review. If you have been reading the reviews, you can see that some of them are very good and some are poor, and now that we have stayed here, I can see that both are accurate.
First, the pluses: a peaceful, "off the grid" stay in a beautiful, lush and un-touristy part of the Big Island. If you like "glamping," if you want to get away from the slick hotels and all that, this is great. If you like fresh limes growing in your front yard, the sound of coqui frogs at night, and friendly geckos sharing your space (often in the bed with you!), this is the place for you.
The other HUGE plus was Matt, the property manager. if he had not been so responsive, we would not have been able to stay at this place at all. He visited at least 4-5 times, was late for work once because he stopped by to make sure all was well, came over late at night, brought a cistern of fresh water, and was beyond helpful. The fact that he NEEDED to come by so quickly and so often is part of the negative, which you will see below.
The cons: When we arrived, there was no power. The water pump also runs on power, which meant there was no running water. This was because the solar-powered battery had run down in the week before we arrived, and when the charge in the battery gets too low, it trips (to save itself from overheating) and then completely stops being able to receive a charge from the solar panels. There was nothing at all about this in the instruction booklet that was provided by Sara, the owner. I called her to let her know there was no power and she said, "You know it's off the grid, right?" Yes, I knew it was off the grid, but it was supposed to have things like lights and running water, which it did not have. Sara was not on the island and told me to call Matt, which I had.
Matt was amazing. He brought over a generator, which immediately got the lights and fans running. However, the water pump can only be run by the battery and NOT by a generator, and the generator can't charge the battery, which meant we had to hope for a sunny day the next day in order to get running water. In the meantime, Matt brought over large buckets of water so we could flush the toilet but there was no other running water in the house. Luckily the battery got charged enough to run the water pump by the next afternoon. The system had more problems in the following days, overloading and stalling and Matt had to come by three more times.
Bottom line: don't expect perfection.
Adina M.
Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2019
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Travis T.
19 juil. 2019
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Stay in black sands
I’ve stayed here a month. It’s been a wonderful thing. I love the rural location. It’s very quiet and tucked away in a tropical sweet spot. My granddaughter loved the bunk beds. It’s been a wonderful stay for me. Thanks Sara!
Travis T.
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
John M.
4 avr. 2019
Enjoyable experience again
This was our second time staying here, this time the house had solar electricity which really made it comfortable by not having to run a generator. Well stocked kitchen, and nice Lanai.
John M.
Séjour de 12 nuits en mars 2019
Avis vérifié
2/10 Horrible
Trudi R.
3 avr. 2019
This property is misrepresented in the description and photo’s
If we could give this property a zero star or a negative we would. We informed the property owner that we would be staying for approximately one month and that during that time my mother and our two sons would visit for four days.
Sara responded with “Great! They will have plenty of room and I don’t charge extra for additional guests.” As we were boarding our flight to Hawaii we received a text message indicating that the washer and dryer does not work and that we would have use a laundromat in town.
As we entered the neighborhood where the shack was located we felt as if we were driving through a salvage yard. Plenty of unimproved properties and junk vehicles sitting alongside the road. As we pulled in the driveway the carport that is advertised as a garage was occupied by an old junky truck. Still trying to be positive we entered the property to find that it is actually a studio and not a one bedroom home. As you open the front door the bed is directly to your left and small table to your right. The room that she claims “acts” as a second bedroom is actually a screened in porch with a bunckbed and small sitting area. There is not one closet or dresser for your clothes. Our suite cases would have to be kept on the floor. In review of the property description we realized that the pictures are of the same areas only with the furniture rearranged including beds in different locations to give the appearance of something that it is not.
After a long day of travel even taking a shower was a challenge as the water cycled from very hot to very cold.
Again still trying to make it work we contacted the maintenance man about the washer and dryer as well as the WiFi and the house not actually being a one bedroom. He informed us that the washer and dryer are a problem and would likely not work during our stay. He did indicate he would try to fix the WiFi but said it is sketchy. When we mentioned the description he said he apologized and had been trying to get Sara to change it for some time.
At this point we contacted VRBO. In their review they agreed that the property was misrepresented and moved us to another location. We have continued to try contacting the property owner beginning the day of our arrival. She will not take our calls and now will not respond to text. Worst of all she is not refunding ANY of our money that we paid her in advance and in good faith for our stay. She will likely respond to this with a myriad of excuses. Please beware!
Trudi R.
Séjour de 10 nuits en janvier 2019
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Mark W.
12 mars 2019
Definitely off the grid, but just what we needed.
My wife and I are campers, so with that said, we were right at home with this rental. The house is a basically a studio with a bunk bed in the lanai. The bedroom dining room and kitchen are one room with a bathroom, and the lanai has some very nice patio furniture and a bunk bed for extra sleeping. Definitly worth the money we paid. If you are looking for quiet and peaceful this is it. This unit, like most has a catchment system for water, but a Berkey is available for filtering the water. Solar power only, so no TV please. Never had a problem with water or power. Visits to the Black sand beach and Uncle Robert's were memorable to say the least. Great restaurants are available in Pahoa, including Kaleo's, Pele's Kitchen, and the Black Rock Cafe. All on all, we had a great time and are looking forward to our next trip to Hawaii.
Mark W.
Avis vérifié
4/10 Médiocre
Leon F.
15 févr. 2019
Did not meet expectations. Online description is not up to date.
My wife and I rented this home for a week when we traveled to Hawaii for our honeymoon. We were looking for something simple, but comfortable. This house grabbed our attention as it had great ratings, was affordable, and had everything we needed without the extra distractions. Washer, dryer, hot water, indoor plumbing, electricity, no TV, quiet, etc. We had all these things and it was amazing...for a day. After a day of hiking to remote beaches, browsing through markets and shops in Hilo, and a full day of adventures, we were looking forward to returning and taking a much needed shower. We returned to our quaint little home to find to our dismay, there was no power. No problem, candle light is romantic. However, the water ran off of an electric pump. No shower, no running tap water, no flushing toilet. This lasted for three and a half days as we and Matt, the truly amazing manager of the property, worked on the generator, the solar panels, and the battery system trying to restore power and running water to our home. 3 1/2 days of evenings by candle light, taking sponge baths and flushing the toilet with gallons of water we would fill on our adventures during the day. When we contacted Sara, the owner, the second day of having no power or water she stated, "It is part of off grid living, you'll just have to make the best of it", then proceeded to blame our situation on the one time use of the advertised washing machine (the dryer was out of commission with a broken belt). She stated, "all the updates to the advertisement are written in the welcome guide", which we were unable to find until the third day as it was buried under magazines and travel guides (It's an unmarked photo album if you are looking). When we attempted to speak with her about alternative options for in case power was not returned, she refused to speak on the subject and quickly ended the conversation.
The power and water returned on day 5 of our trip, thanks to Matt's efforts, and we greatly enjoyed the rest of our stay in Pahoa. As we both grew up in rural eastern Oregon, we are accustomed to "off grid" living and did not have a great deal of trouble adjusting to make the most of our trip. Running the generator, ensuring safe drinking water, and trouble shooting the power system was not difficult. However, in the end, our experience at this house was not as advertised and was not what we believe that we paid for as part of our honeymoon.
Leon F.
Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2018
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Claudia F.
9 mars 2018
Quiet retreat
We really enjoyed our week's stay in the house. It was super easy to access and had everything we needed. The lanai offered a space for reading and listening to the frogs and rain. Clean and great location. We also used the kitchen a lot which helped to save $$ on eating out all the time. It was a good distance from Volcano and Hilo too.
Claudia F.
Séjour de 6 nuits en février 2018
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Carrie A.
14 févr. 2018
Really Peaceful 🌴
This is our second stay at this sweet home. This time we stayed for eight days and again were not disappointed. The house is adorable and well appointed. Excellent basics are there and doesn’t take much to make it your own for your visit. We love the kitchen! The back room is very nice with a great set of bunk beds if you have extra visitors with you. Honestly we never use the back as cute as it is.....and it IS really charming. We gravitate always no matter the time of day to the front porch . The propane fridge and hot water work well. Generators equally work perfect and honestly it was fun to have wifi this time even though it is a non essential for us. Love the area. We spend every day at Pohoiki swimming, sunning and make great use of the local restaurants in the evening. A small town with tons of options . Uncle Robert’s on Wednesday is SO much fun. This is a quiet pleasant neighbourhood.....great to fall asleep listening to the frogs. Sara is very good to do business with. Easily accessible. And to her credit and the gentleman she has in case of maintanence issues ...we have never needed. Says a lot. Thank you so much Sara!
Carrie A.
Séjour de 8 nuits en février 2018
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
William W.
13 févr. 2018
Yes a stay in the Jungle!
Just right for a couple. Not hard to operate off the grid. Appreciated the Wifi. Verizon service was nil. A very good value!
William W.
Séjour de 6 nuits en janvier 2018
Avis archivé
10/10 Excellent
John M.
23 déc. 2017
enjoyable stay despite the time of year
This house was just what we wanted for our short stay. Everything worked well, even had internet, thanks to the owner having it installed the day before we arrived. The bed was extremely comfortable. Kitchen and dinning area works great for entertaining guests. Hot water works, just may take a couple minutes to heat up. One generator is enough to run the lights and internet, easy to operate. Definitely will want to stay here again on our next trip.
John M.
Séjour de 8 nuits en novembre 2017
Avis archivé
10/10 Excellent
Alicia D.
18 août 2017
Jungle Gem!
The house itself is super cute, well equipped, classy and homey, and has a very comfortable
memory foam bed. It's tucked away in a quiet neighborhood in the jungle. You get lulled to sleep by a chorus of frogs and the hypnotic sound of rain on a tin roof (a comfortable bed doesn't hurt either). I visit the big island for the adventure it provides, this house is ideal for a home base. Away from the tourist traps and near some amazing geographical wonders, totally off the beaten path. Visit black sands beach passing by volcanic sculptures and alien seekers, see a neighborhood built on lava, soak in a hot pond, snorkel with just sea life and no crowds, celebrate with the locals at Uncle Roberts, and hike along an ancient wall and path traveled by kings to a private beach. And this is just some of what's near by (and detailed in the welcome notebook, helpfully provided). This is my second visit to the island and the second time I've stayed at this house. Hands down would stay here again. Highly recommended.
Alicia D.
Avis archivé
10/10 Excellent
Linda W.
12 avr. 2017
Excellent location for our purposes
This is our second stay at this lovely cottage and probably won't be the last. The area is very quiet but still close enough to activities to make it fun. Had a great night at Uncle Robert's. The music was fantastic.
Can't wait until you get the solar installed so the generator won't need to be used just for lights.
Linda W.
Séjour de 5 nuits en mars 2017
Avis archivé
10/10 Excellent
Harold C.
3 avr. 2017
OFF GRID
This property is just what is described in the description. Cold Fridge / freezer - stove and oven work great - the bed comfortable - Oil lanterns worked well - Shower worked good with a little patience - no problem with the generator the one time we used it to wash clothes - washer and dryer worked well. As stated in the property description there are No lights without starting the generator which they ask you not to do except for once a week to wash a load of clothes, no internet or tv but that is all stated in the description. It's a little bummer to look out the front and the electric poles are right there across the street but........... The house was cool and again the bed was comfortable (1st of March) for sleeping.
My complaints were there was old food items in the drawers and spice racks (I mean really old / mildewed) and dog hair was plentiful especially in the back screened in sitting area socks were full every day. Bring matches to light the lanterns or fire up the stove and use a piece of paper. Also there is only one bed but there are blow up mattresses if you have a way to blow them up. Non of these were enough to complain to the manager of the property but it would be better if they were addressed.
Overall a nice place for a single or a couple wanting to get away from it all .... literally.