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50' from the ocean, full ocean views from bedrooms & lanai

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 477 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Pohoa, HI
  • Kehena Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • The Point
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the area

Pahoa

With a stay at this vacation home in Pahoa (Kehena Beach Estates), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kehena Beach and The Point. .This beach vacation home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Star of the Sea Painted Church.

What's nearby

  • Kehena Beach - 6 min walk
  • The Point - 4 min drive
  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive
  • Star of the Sea Painted Church - 7 min drive
  • Pohoiki Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kalapana uncle Roberts awa bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Karuna Foods - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Uncle's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kalapana Lava Boat Tour - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dosa Mama - ‬8 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.

50' from the ocean, full ocean views from bedrooms & lanai

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, ecotours nearby, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Susanna Billings

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a carport
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: no smoking on the whole property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 828 sq ft (77 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Children are welcome
Note from host: kids should be supervised by parents at all times.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 120300140000, GE-172-570-0096-01, TA-172-570-0096-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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50' from the ocean, full ocean views from bedrooms & lanai Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 169 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom A., Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous view
The house was very nice and well equipped. The picture of the view on the listing doesn’t do it justice, truly breathtaking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow and more wow!
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view off the back balcony
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pahoa get away
Lovely home in a chill neighborhood. We have stayed here more than once.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana M., Oakville, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
On the ocean
It has always been my dream to stay in a house right on the ocean, sitting on a lanai and watching the waves. This stay completely fulfilled that dream. The house is very nice, beautifully furnished, and equipped with excellent kitchen appliances. It is located on a very quiet street, about a one-hour drive from the center of Hilo. There is a ceiling fan in every room, and with all the windows open, the ocean breeze allowed us to sleep comfortably without AC. I would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Return Visit
Excellent location. So wonderful we never left to do anything. Just sitting on the deck watching the waves roll in was mesmerizing and relaxing . It had everything we needed. It is showing a bit of wear in the year since our last visit and could do with a little maintenance on the very front door and sliding door. Overall, we were thrilled and already planning a third visit
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The back lanai doesn't disappoint!!!
If you are staying here it is for one reason only, the back lanai...and it doesn't disappoint!! The pictures can never do the listing justice and the crashing of the ocean sounds awesome. You most certainly need to rent a vehicle for this place. The only thing we felt that should be mentioned and isn't currently part of the listing info is that this place has NO air conditioning. For those of us who keep a cool cave of a bedroom at home, this is unfortunate. With overnight temps in the low 70's and humidity over 90%, if you aren't used to it, you notice it quick. If that's no biggie for you, then you are in for a treat here as the view and sounds are second to none!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coastal delight
This was my second time staying at this location. It's a 5 star value in all regards. A beautiful home with a great layout in an amazing location. The delight of just relaxing on the lanai or going out becomes one of the most difficult choices to make. I will be back for a 3rd stay and have no hesitation recommending it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradice
This place is amazing and we will be going back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathy W.

House review
Great stay. 2nd time and less to do from 2015. Lots of driving. House was great but in need of some TLC. Needs a new coffee pot and outer door hard to open. Love the sounds of ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy s.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay near Kehena Beach
This house is a jewel box. Don’t stay here if you want nightlife, easy beach access, or Kohala type amenities. Do stay here for peace and quiet and incredible 180 degree views of the ever-changing sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another fantastic stay!
This was our second time staying here, and we loved every minute of watching and listening to the waves crash on the epic lanai. Looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing week in Hawaii
This property was amazing. The views were spectacular. The owners were great at communicating with us and there were no surprises. Very clean and we loved the decor. It is off the beaten path but that was exactly what we were looking for. We definitely want to come back and stay here again. Thanks for sharing your little piece of heaven in Hawaii with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
As advertised. Gorgeous ocean view!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonard S., Batavia, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation stay home on the ocean.
Wonderful home right on the ocean. Very clean and modern facility that has every possible convenience. . Great communication prior to stay and we loved the sound of the waves to go to sleep with and awaken each morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene acoustics, to an Unforgettable Sun rise.
Just as described in the listing, clean and nice, a beach just a minute away. If your looking for a peaceful break from the hustle and bustle of life look no further.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Maureen C.

As advertised!
The pictures really do it justice. Amazing sun rises. Amazing starry sky after dark.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to relax and restore
We never left during our stay. It was relaxing to watch the waves roll in right in front of us. There are 2 other houses very close to this one but all we heard was the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chance M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aloha from this gem on the Big Island
We had an absolutely amazing, beautiful and relaxing time! The view from the deck has to be seen, absolutely breathtaking. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We love this place and keep coming back here! I have never stayed anywhere else that is this close to the ocean with such spectacular views of the waves crashing on the lava rocks. We love this little house and this very relaxed area of Hawaii.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Christy S., Pleasant Hill

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
This house is wonderful! Property is beautiful. We were a little disappointed that you couldn't really get down on the lava flow but you could walk down the street and go out. Also this property is A LONG WAY from everything. 2 1/2 hours to Kona, almost an hour to Hilo and over 45 minutes to Volcano National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Janel L.

Beautiful location
What a beautiful location and home! We sat and watched the waves for hours, even watched a sea turtle paddle by. The view from the bedrooms was amazing and so great to wake up to the sun shining in, not to mention that the bed was super comfy. From the front deck we watched the stars and listened to the frogs at night. Make sure to leave plenty of windows opened at night for a fresh cooling breeze and to get the house temperature down. But it was crazy hot when we stayed and the wind and windows were always able to handle it. There is a terrific little store just 10 minutes down the way by Uncle Roberts, super kind staff and great selection of sandwiches and drinks. While the house has disposable basics, we needed coffee, mustard, ketchup, and anything to cook, so having premade stuff was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
We greatly enjoyed our stay here. Wonderful views and had everything we needed. We wished we had more time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
You must try this place, perfect Hawaii!
I can't write enough positive thoughts in the time I have to do this place justice. It truly was perfect. Epic view from the entire condo. Epic black sand beach less than ¼ mile down the road, you can easily walk there. Don't miss the drum circle at Kehena Beach on Sunday afternoons, but get there by early. Don't wait till it's getting dark, they wrap this one up fairly early and we missed a lot by arriving later. The condo itself was beautiful. This is the perfect place to go just to spend time in the condo or on Kehena Beach. Grocery shopping and restaurants are a significant drive and that is the only drawback we found to this place. But pick up some food and something to grill on the way here and you are all set. Kilauea is about an hour away but it's worth the drive to stay here rather than closer to the park if the volcano is your main destination. It's also just about 45 minutes to visit Hilo from here and several beaches to see around so there is plenty to do reasonably close-by to keep you busy. We wished we had more time here. But you can have an epic trip and never leave the area just around the condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Beautiful stay
Great location away from the hustle and bustle. Waves crashing constantly and perfect wind with views, couldn’t ask for more
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023