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Newly Renovated 3-Level Oceanfront Home with Breathtaking Views & Sea Life

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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Smart TV, books, video library
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7102 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Newly Renovated 3-Level Oceanfront Home with Breathtaking Views & Sea Life

Kai Honu Hale – Oceanfront Bliss on Hawaii’s East Side
Where Sea Turtles Glide by Your Window and the Pacific Fills Your Soul

Welcome to Kai Honu Hale, the Ocean Turtle House — your unforgettable escape on the magical east side of the Big Island. Newly renovated in June 2025, perched right at the ocean’s edge, this three-level gem offers a rare “floating on water” experience that brings you closer to Hawaii’s natural beauty than you ever imagined.

From the moment you arrive, the sweeping 180-degree, unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean will take your breath away. Watch turtles drift by, dolphins play, and—during winter—the awe-inspiring sight of whales breaching just offshore. Every room in this beautifully designed 2-bedroom home with a spacious open-concept loft and 2 full bathrooms delivers front-row seats to the magic of the sea.

Wake up to stunning sunrises, sip coffee from your private lanai, and fall asleep to the soothing sounds of crashing waves. Our home is nestled in a quiet, walkable neighborhood — perfect for morning strolls or evening star-gazing. It’s just a 7-minute drive to the charming town of Pahoa with its eclectic shops and diverse dining, and only 45 minutes from the incredible Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Inside, you’ll find a bright and airy living space with panoramic windows and daily turtle sightings right from your sofa. Enjoy a 37" flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a well-equipped kitchen, and an outdoor charcoal BBQ for sunset grilling (just bring your charcoal).

We’re locals, and we’re happy to help make your trip even more special with insider tips and recommendations. From must-see sights to hidden gems, we’re here for you. Located just 30–35 minutes from Hilo International Airport, Kai Honu Hale is both accessible and wonderfully secluded.

Check-in: 3:00 PM or later
Check-out: 10:00 AM (unless other arrangements are made)
Base rate includes 2 guests
STVR-19-351483 | TA-106-962-3296-01

Let the ocean be your backyard, the turtles your neighbors, and every day a new adventure.
Book your stay at Kai Honu Hale today — your Hawaiian dream vacation awaits.

Mahalo and aloha from the east side of paradise.

TA-106-962-3296-01
STVR-19-351483

Mahalo from the East-side of the Big Island. Emails preferred.

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Property manager

Liv

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking must be outside only,

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please be sure to wash all your dishes, take out the trash and put your dirty towels in a pile. Beds can remain undone. Please lock all the windows and doors and turn off all lights & fans.
Be sure that the garage door is locked and that the key is left in the bowl on the dining table. Also be sure that the front door is locked after closing.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Attachable high chair and baby gate in garage.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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 GE-106-962-3296-01, TA-106-962-3296-01

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

3-level Oceanfront Home. NOT Area Recent Lava Flow
3-level Oceanfront Home. NOT Area Recent Lava Flow Pahoa
3-level Oceanfront Home. NOT Area Recent Lava Flow House
3-level Oceanfront Home. NOT Area Recent Lava Flow House Pahoa
3-level Oceanfront Home. NOT Area Recent Lava Flow House Pahoa
3-level Oceanfront Home. NOT Area Recent Lava Flow House
3-level Oceanfront Home. NOT Area Recent Lava Flow Pahoa
3-level Oceanfront Home. NOT Area Recent Lava Flow
3 level Oceanfront Home. NOT IN Area With Recent Lava Flow!!!
3 level Oceanfront Home
3-Level OCEANFRONT HOME Pahoa
3-Level OCEANFRONT HOME Private vacation home
3-Level OCEANFRONT HOME Private vacation home Pahoa

About the area

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Pahoa, HI

What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 44 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Coconut Island Park - 48 min drive - 48.5 km
  • Port of Hilo - 48 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 50 min drive - 48.4 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 53 min drive - 51.5 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Rock Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪No. 1 Chinese Barbecue - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pahoa Fresh Fish - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tin Shack Bake - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪La Hiki Kava Bar - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly Renovated 3-Level Oceanfront Home with Breathtaking Views & Sea Life pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Newly Renovated 3-Level Oceanfront Home with Breathtaking Views & Sea Life?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Renovated 3-Level Oceanfront Home with Breathtaking Views & Sea Life?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly Renovated 3-Level Oceanfront Home with Breathtaking Views & Sea Life located?

This Pahoa holiday home is on the beach, 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Kapoho Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Lava Tree State Monument and Pahoa Museum. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Star of the Sea Painted Church are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Newly Renovated 3-Level Oceanfront Home with Breathtaking Views & Sea Life Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 345 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Amazing views turtles and whales galore.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

This was our second stay here and we had a wonderful stay again. Beautiful ocean views, comfortable home in a nice neighborhood. Location is central to the Hilo area sites
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

The group at the VRBO were there for a reunion along with several Big Island residents, all good freiends.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Wonderful stay! Loved everything about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

It was good . The views are Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Amazing location where the back yard neighbor is the Pacific! The ocean sounds are soothing. We viewed turtles and frolicking whales right from the back porch. We booked our 2025 stay before we checked out of our 2024 stay! Once we decide on vacation dates, we’ll be booking again! As a matter of fact we would change our vacation dates if needed to book this amazing place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

The property was conveniently located in and out of the way location with views that seem to never stop from every floor of this home. Words cannot express the power and strength of this home. Will definitely come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Three bedrooms gave everyone their own space. Well equipped kitchen for family get together meals. Sitting outside to watch the ocean right out front during the day was amazing and star gazing at night was unbelievable. A memorable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

The view from the house is amazing. The ocean can get a little loud and shakes the house at night. Overall it is a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was nice, but definitely needs some TLC. That did not deter from the beauty of the water below. We saw a turtle nearly everyday. It was a great place to visit all the sites nearby and we enjoyed the small town of Pahoa. The house was furnished well. Kitchen well stocked. We were grateful for the washer and dryer as well! All in all, very relaxing. The beds were good. We had one night that was very wet and it was a little humid in the house. But listening to the waves hit those rocks put me to sleep everytime! Thanks Liv!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

I loved this beach house rental. The host did an excellent job stocking the unit. The house was Very clean and the unit has everything you need for your stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

This property is located beautifully and is well maintained. Beds were comfortable and home was perfect for our needs. We could sit for hours watching and listening to waves.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

This is a great little house, very well designed to take advantage of its fabulous ocean view that all rooms get to enjoy. Description very accurate, manager super responsive. It's for the kind of guest who likes to throw all the windows open and listen to the wind and the thundering waves. If that's you, take it. Excellent for whale watching, too.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Amazing view, right on the water in a quiet neighborhood. Very relaxing with the sound of the waves crashing. Also nice bonus that they don’t have a long “to-do” list upon checkout like many other places do. We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

We enjoyed our 4-night stay. The house was clean, lots of windows to keep you cool, and was in a very quiet neighborhood. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

The property was exactly as described. Great location and central to all we wanted to do. We slept great with ocean breezes and never had a problem with no a/c. The driveway was steep but we knew that from our instructions and we expected that with level where we parked and unloaded.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

This property has incredible views! It’s definitely an older home than is in need of some updating but the beauty of the crashing ocean waves mostly makes up for it. There was no dishwasher or air conditioning but that didn’t affect
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Awesome location. Right on the ocean. Hear the waves all day long.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Overall, it was a good stay, and I would stay here again. The view and sounds of the ocean were amazing as promised. The beds were comfortable, which is a huge priority for me. The location is not super convenient to activities, but it is a quiet neighborhood. The only major complaint for us was the living room furniture. Every piece was uncomfortable and falling apart. There was no really comfortable place to sit together and chat.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

We stayed here a few years ago and loved the improvements that have been done to the exteriors and bathrooms. Such a peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

We enjoyed our stay! Easy to get to and all we needed for a great stay! Loved whale watching and enjoyed the ocean air! Awesome hosts that were very responsive and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

We got to the house right as hurricane Hone was approaching the island and loved watching the waves from the safety of the home. We were able to see turtles and dolphins from the living room! Also very quiet and relaxed neighborhood. Note that the closest beach access is 40 min away in Hilo.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

This home was just what we wanted for that Hawaii vibe! The coast view is amazing, Great way to enjoy breakfast! Don’t worry about the lack of AC the windows provide plenty of air flow! I would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Our stay was great. Awesome, view and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Ocean view, spacious property. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023