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Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i!

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, travel cot, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 346 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Naalehu, HI
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Paradise Meadows
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Whittington Beach Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Naalehu

Located in Naalehu, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Paradise Meadows. .This cottage is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Whittington Beach Park and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Pakini Nui Wind Farm.
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What's nearby

  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 4 min drive
  • Paradise Meadows - 4 min drive
  • Whittington Beach Park - 10 min drive
  • Punalu'u Beach - 19 min drive
  • Waipouli - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aloha Mix Food Truck - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hana Hou Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rusty's Hawaiian Coffee Booth at Ka'u Farmers Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Punaluu Bake Shop - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i!

Named for the spring on the land, Waiola (Water of Life) is a romantic hideaway, a peaceful retreat, an artist's getaway or a perfect stay-cation. Stone walls, taro lo`i (the garden plot that taro was grown in), a trail, and a stone house site from ka wā kahiko (ancient times) tell the story of the Hawaiians of old who lived here and worked the land. Waiola offers cozy comfort for two with a studio cottage in a pastoral setting.
The Guesthouse includes a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, queen sized bed, and satellite TV with HBO.
Waiola sits above a six-acre pasture with an `ōhi`a lehua forest as backdrop. The lehua is the flower of Hawai`i Island and is honored in both song and chant. A zen view of the ocean is visible through the `ōhi`a trees. Located at 1800', the climate is temperate with occasional rain at night. Evenings and mornings can be cool and you will appreciate a sweater or light jacket.
If you are looking for a truly unique Hawaiian experience away from the hustle and noise of tourist destination spots Waiola is for you.
HAWAII TAX ID NO: 124-689-8176-01
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Wendy and David Vance

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 500 sq ft (46 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-124-689-8176-01, GE-124-689-8176-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Off Beaten Track Island Hawai`i House Naalehu
Off Beaten Track Hawaii House
Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i! Cottage
Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i! Naalehu
Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i! Cottage Naalehu

Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 172 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our best stay on the island.
Everything about it was exceptional and just our style. Going out on the deck and watching the sunrise over the beautiful landscape in the mornings was so peaceful. (You can see it pretty well from bed too) Simple and artistic architecture and decor. Everything we needed to cook in the kitchen. We didn't get a chance to meet Wendy, but David met us at the gate, was very personable and showed us around and made sure we had everything we needed, A bonus was, he brought us some produce they had grown. He gave us good advice for things to do in the area, (There's plenty) The whole place had a good energy about it, especially knowing all the work they did to reclaim this part of the jungle. If we come back to this island, we would definitely try to stay here. I'd also recommend it to friends. We stayed 4 nights, and could have stayed more. Thanks David and Wendy!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ChrisMark V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A stay in paradise
Our stay here was beyond words! This place is so magical and amazing.The view from the deck, the froggies at night , beautiful birds, wild pigs, a donkey, cute little geckos:).Also the house is 100% percent solar off the grid.David and Wendy were great in communication and everything else!We have traveled a lot and stayed in many places... This is one we shall never forget…. Just wish we had a few more days here.A sincere mahalo David and Wendy:)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mahalo
We had an incredibly peaceful and relaxing stay at Wendy’s and David’s place, who were wonderful hosts. Their home is beautiful and truly one of a kind. Mahalo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

sujata c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big relax
Spent time is uber relaxation mode. Really enjoyed playing with donkey!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Our first visit to the islands and this was a perfect out of the way, relaxing, quiet, in the middle of beautiful nature place to stay. Put us in reach of Volcanoes National Park and many other fantastic places. The hosts were great and very helpful with checkin and suggestions. Then let us to our adventure. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Susanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Verdant, cool, classy, and peaceful
This is our second stay here. After spending time on the Kona coast with lots of black lava, hot sun, crowds, and stores, this place is like an oasis--as least for someone from Western Washington. Sitting on the balcony in a comfortable rocking chair looking out over the meadow with lots of huge trees and their donkey grazing contentedly, we reach a level of relaxation one hopes for on vacation. The cottage is beautifully decorated, the bed very comfortable--another key element of a fine vacation. We enjoyed visiting the Kahuku unit (part of Volcanoes National Park just five minutes away), which is at least partly verdant as well--like a piece of Ireland dropped into Hawaii. We hike the Palm trail up and down, and returned the next day for their annual crafts fair. We also enjoyed chatting with Wendy, our host and a ranger there; she's quite warm and cheerful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
We absolutely loved the place, the location. It was very clean, and beautiful inside and out. Our host was very friendly and informative. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bret W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Dave met us upon arrival (we came in late!) showed us the property and then left us for our stay. The place has everything needed for a couple. The sun rise from the porch is amazing. Great location on the southern tip of the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and private
This was a wonderful property and was exactly the experience we hoped for. The property has an isolated feel and is very private, but it is easily accessed, and centrally located as a jumping off point to many of the island's attractions. Views from the studio are amazing, and the property is clean and well-kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deena H.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING VIEWS
STUNNING views from the back porch. The best part of my stay on the big island so far.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solitude in rural Hawaii
Peaceful solitude. I really enjoyed the quiet location and lush grounds. Our hosts were very warm, friendly, responsive and helpful. The unit was clean and functional. It has "the basics" for cooking but not much more. My wife gets a bit anxious being "out in the boonies" so she did not relax and enjoy it quite as much as I did. Our college student son survived two full days without wireless! The roaming signal was pretty good. Volcano NP Visitor Center is 40 minutes away and the nearest groceries are in Ocean View 18 minutes away. The only complaint, and not enough to knock off a full star, was that the bed leaves something to be desired. It is listed as queen, but I have my doubts. Maybe it's just a queen that sags in the middle. The owners should consider an upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F., Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness
Short overnighter
I was extremely impressed by the beautiful location and well-kept environment. It shows they have pride in their homestead and take very well care of everything. The guest house was extremely clean and had everything you needed for a comfortable and peaceful stay. I was sad that I only stayed there for one night and will absolutely be back next time.. thanks!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short but sweet
If you like the outdoors you will like this place would have liked to stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quiet retreat
Off the beaten track was the perfect place to stay while we explored Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. It's quiet and private, and not too far of a drive from restaurants and coffee shops. Wendy and David were excellent hosts. They helped us find the turnoff when we arrived after dark and were easy to contact via text or phone. Overall, this was a relaxing quiet retreat - exactly what we'd hoped for!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., Anchorage, Alaska USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The place you will want to come back to!
We immediately felt welcomed by Wendy and David. It was a delight to meet and greet briefly. The house and the gorgeous surroundings offer true relaxation. Our only regret is that we only had one night here. We are already discussing when we can come back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness
So peaceful
My partner and I booked this as a staycation to get away for valentines. It was exactly what we had hoped. It was beautiful and quiet. The hosts were accommodating yet gave us plenty of privacy. We will hopefully be returning and for longer next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise!
We absolutely loved staying here. A gorgeous property and very comfortable studio. Thank you so much for letting us stay❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES M., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the grid
Having been to the big island once before we decided to stay somewhere different then we did last time that was around Kona. This was a very nice quiet VRBO completely off the grid. Power was solar, gas for stove through propane, water filtered. Had everything we needed though and really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing accommodations
Extremely quiet and relaxing. Loved the cabin and property. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and furnishings, a cool and scenic refuge
The house is nicest VRBO we've stayed in, with nice architecture, classy furnishings (including Tiffany style lamps and great rocking chairs on balcony), decorations, and views from wrap-around balcony and huge windows--include from a deep bathtub; wonderful! The view is of a huge pasture and tall trees where their pet donkey and some wild pigs reside. Kitchen was well equipped. The property is similar to the Kahuku Unit (about 10 minutes away) part of the nearby national park (where Wendy is a ranger) and very nice, meaning lush and cool--unlike the hot, bare lava ground of most of the island. There's a sweet little area below the balcony where you can meditate by a Buddha statue. The road through the neighborhood makes for a nice, quiet walk through scenic jungle. A motorized gate makes the property feel even more secure. Just half a mile from the road to South Point, and near black and green sand beaches. We would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax,
Great place to come back to after day trips seeing the sites. Secluded and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised
No surprises, nice and clean, conveniently located. Friendly and helpful host.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roland G., Southern California

Liked: Cleanliness
Southpoint Haven
Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siyi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very beautiful scene
A very peaceful and lovely place. We saw pigs, an old donkey in the farm, and frogs after a rain in the yard. The scene is really beautiful, better than what we expected from photos. Wendy and David are very nice. We love this place much more than the resorts in Waikoloa.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

April M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil get way
Wendy and David provided clear concise directions on how to access their property. They made me feel welcome they offered fresh citrus for me. The studio was clean, beautifully decorated. I had a beautiful kitchen full size. The best part for me was a nice deep tub that I could relax in and they had a beautiful window which was large and I could look out on the greenery of the property. I was able to Black Sands Beach, Green Sands Beach and the volcano national park. I enjoyed the local farmers market on Wednesday and Friday with many crafts and food made by the local residence of Naalehu. Wendy and David provided amazing hospitality while providing me enough privacy to have a relaxing holiday. I definitely would stay again and would recommend their home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023