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CLEAN and SERENE eco-friendly private cottage!

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2720 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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

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Exterior
Kalani Oceanside Retreat
Parking included
Free WiFi
Laundry
Spa
3.4 out of 5, (5)
The price is $152
per night
$233 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Kalani Oceanside Retreat

About the neighborhood

Pahoa

With a stay at this cottage in Pahoa (Kalapana Sea View Estates), you'll be a 3-minute walk from SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center and within a 5-minute drive of Kehena Beach. .This cottage is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from The Point and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Star of the Sea Painted Church.
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What's nearby

  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kehena Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • The Point - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Isaac Hale Beach Park - 20 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Pohoiki Beach - 22 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Rock Cafe - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Tin Shack Bake - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪La Hiki Kava Bar - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Pele's Kitchen - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Ning's Thai Cuisine - ‬26 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.

CLEAN and SERENE eco-friendly private cottage!

Private cottage, gorgeous 720 sq ft one bedroom, full kitchen, bathroom, spacious living/dining area. Covered lanai with gas grill, patio seating, covered gazebo area with hammocks and hanging chairs. Conveniently located right off famous coastline of the 'Red Road.' Nearby to prior lava flows and ocean adventures, community events, markets and the quaint village of Pahoa. This is absolutely the CLEANEST place you'll find for your Puna vacation!

Clean, private, quiet living while you explore the Puna District of Big Island from the Kalapana area: lava viewing, whale and dolphin watching during winter months, boat excursions, and much more! Energy efficient home. Short distance to Uncle Robert's Wednesday night music and Sunday morning Maku`u farmer's market. Visit the quaint village of Pahoa for shops and restaurants. Within a 5 minute drive south on the Red Road is Kalapana, where the road ends at the lava fields. There you will find the Kalapana Café and Uncle Robert’s Kava Bar, as well as guided lava walks and a trail across the lava fields to the new beach.

NO SMOKING on the premises is a strict policy ~ fine to take a short walk to the nearby park for a smoke.

This is a hosted, primary residence vacation rental. Owner’s main home on the property for 24/7 service. Cottage is completely private.

This property is cleaned using CDC Covid procedure recommendations. The property is pet free and environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic cleaning products are used.

TWO WIFI networks are available so we are never without internet. Offering the fastest speed available in this area, plenty fast enough for video conferencing, streaming and any of our internet needs. House is also on solar with electric company backup, so we don't go without electricity. We are SET to stay connected!

NOTE: This property is owned an operated by a woman, thank you for supporting women! Property is also diversity inclusive and non-discriminatory, all guests are welcome including ethnic, race and culturally diverse, LGBTQAI+, disabilities, etc. If you need any accomodations, let us know and we'll do our absolute best!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden. This cottage also features barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Mary Rose Love

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 720 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 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 GE-185-025-4336-01, TA-185-025-4336-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage with Everything
Really enjoyed my four nights here. Everything was perfect! Immaculate to say the least. Quiet and private. Stars out every morning, brilliant! Wasn’t expecting the weather, but it was stunning! Can’t wait to return! Washer and dryer very handy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan L., Mansfield, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Best kept secret in Hawaii
First and foremost we LOVED our host. She had thought of EVERYTHING you could need while you are staying at her property. I hesitate to review, because I’m afraid she’ll get so popular that we won’t be able to book again. This gem is quiet, clean, private- it’s an oasis. I hope that we get to return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Little Cottage
We stayed for 1 week on our honeymoon. The host provided everything we could possibly need to make our stay perfect. Geckos were so entertaining to watch running all over and coquis lulled us to sleep at night. One thing to note: be sure to grab some bug spray, the skeeters are vicious out on the lanai! Overall quite happy with the experience!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Carol C.

Beautiful Pahoa
We loved our three weeks on the Big Island Hawaii. Marylove is a wonderful person and a lovely host. We scoured this side of the island and to us the only drawback was it’s distance. It just made for extra driving. Thank you Marylove!
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little slice of paradise!
Clean, calm, well equipped with a great hostess! We prefer to be in nature than in the middle of an urban jungle! This is like an oasis in the middle of a tropical island! MaryLove has done a great job in decorating and equipping this little cottage! It's at the back of her house yet completely separate and private! The backyard is all yours and a joy to use with chairs, a swing, a hammock and a bbq! We stayed here for 1 month and had most of our meals there without missing anything in terms of equipment or utensils! One morning the drip coffee machine decided to quit on us. Fortunately there's also a french press, so we didn't miss our morning coffees! I let MaryLove know via text and by the time we came back in the afternoon there was a brand new coffee machine with a stack of coffee filters by the door! She really wants her guest to enjoy the experience and takes pride in her little slice of paradise! Yes you do need a car, but we didn't mind the drive to Pahoa or Hilo and the cottage is well worth the drive! We highly recommend it for short or longer stays! Thank you MaryLove and hope to see you and Devin sometime in the near future! Michel and Lucie xxoo
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage!
This was a beautiful place to stay. We definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt B.

Liked: Cleanliness
All good
Everything is as stated. Clean, quiet access to Pahoa and southeast coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!!
We so enjoyed our stay at this beautiful house. Great communication with the owner and she had all the comforts of a home away from home. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

VERNON O.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and spacious
Location is great for getting away with a short walk to the ocean for sunrise/sunset views. There is a drive into town for grocery/gas etc. but a beautiful area to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Stay in Tropical Paradise
We had an amazing time staying at Marylove's cottage. It was so peaceful relaxing in the hammock in the evening and you could see so many stars since its a bit far out of town. Everything we could have needed was provided including snorkel equipment and beach chairs. We will be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Farukh B., Mountain View

Liked: Cleanliness
An oasis in paradise
Even better than advertised, Marlove has created a wonderful space in a beautiful setting. We had to make a special effort to leave and explore the rest of the island. Has all the amenities of home and we enjoyed cooking in the full kitchen. There is no cell phone reception which maybe a concern to some. The wi-fi however is pretty robust. Marylove is very responsive to any requests or concerns. Definitely a 5 star property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Lovely Place
We enjoyed our stay very much. The cottage was so nice and the host added so many thoughtful extras. It was a cool experience to be off-grid. The gazebo was so nice to relax in at the end of the day and it’s always great to have access to a washer & dryer. We thoroughly enjoyed the coquis singing at night. I think the biggest advantage of the location is that we probably wouldn’t have driven the Red Road had we stayed elsewhere, and it was lined with amazing scenery!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fabulous oasis
Mary love has created a fabulous oasis from which to explore the Puna district. The attention to detail was fantastic; everything we thought of needing was thoughtfully provided by our host. We would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage stay
We loved this private cottage stay. It had all the amenities of a house and was perfect for what we needed. We were gone from sunrise to sunset just traveling around the island. This was a good location to see the East part of the island. About 1 hour from Volcano National Park and the nearest town was in Pāhoa about 25 minutes away. Everything else is quite a drive but it’s all beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ERIK L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a beautiful place to experience Hawaii for the first time!
This property was absolutely perfect! Beautiful outdoor area to relax in. Dark night sky to stargaze. Close walk to the water. This was our first time to Hawaii and it was just lovely. Plenty of room for the two of us. The meditation labyrinth was very peaceful. Even though the frogs at night are a bit loud, I had no problem falling asleep without ear plugs. There was a large amount of beach gear available to use. Mary was very attentive and so accommodating. When we come back to the big island, we will absolutely be staying at this property! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarence C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax & renew & in a beautiful and eco-friendly environment.
Perfect location for what we wanted to do, bike ride to exercise and view scenery and wildlife, visit the beach, eat some excellent sea food. Mary, was gracious, considerate and prompt to respond to requests and questions. Most of all, Mary was very welcoming. We will return and stay longer
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

S K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic week
The ONLY negative is it's off the beaten path a bit. Now that's out of the way, everything else is fantastic. The place is exactly as pictured; quiet, cozy, beautiful; and has many little touches that let you know you rented from a person and not a company- like band-aids and sunscreen and more than the typical assortment of cooking utensils. We loved the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
I love Mary’s cottage. It was beautiful and serene. Not too far out of town, and a beautiful drive to get there. No negatives, it was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gigi W., Lexington

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing in paradise!!
This cabin is exactly as described and more!! The cabana in back is amazing for lazy coffee mornings!! Bed is so comfortable!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream Honeymoon Cottage
Staying here was the highlight of our honeymoon trip to Hawai 'i. The host Ms. Love did an excellent job presenting the cottage and making it feel like a home away from home! The cottage was gorgeous had everything we needed and more! Would come again and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Place…
Very good vibes here from start to finish. You really are home when you visit here. The owner is over the moon about making sure your stay is positive and wonderful!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M., Sussex, NB, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable- convenient location
Mary’s apartment was clean, comfortable and well-equipped. A/C worked well. The neighbourhood was quiet and felt secure. The location in Puna in the southeast was convenient for visiting Volcanoes National Park, and there were some interesting local attractions, including Kahena Black Sand beach. Mary made herself available for travel advice etc. I wouldn’t hesitate to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dustin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic vacation in Paradise!
We had such a wonderful time on our visit! The place was easy to find, very clean, private and beautiful. Mary was wonderful to work with and we had a great chat on the porch one evening. The AC kept the rooms cool, the fridge was cold and the bed was comfortable. We will definitely be staying here again! You can’t go wrong here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Hilo place!
Our stay here was great! The place is beautiful and super comfortable, with everything you might want from a vacation spot. We have no complaints!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, quiet spot
Very clean, well maintained and functional. Beautifully decorated with some fabulous furniture. The covered outdoor lanai was great! Perfect nap site. Loved the soaking pool.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022