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

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

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
The current price is SAR 450
SAR 835 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar

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

Property manager

Wendy and David Vance

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming 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

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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

About the neighborhood

Map
Naalehu, HI

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Paradise Meadows. Whittington Beach Park and Pakini Nui Wind Farm are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Clay Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing accommodations
Extremely quiet and relaxing. Loved the cabin and property. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Huijun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., Anchorage, Alaska USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Marvin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice overnight stay
Simply stayed overnight. Arrived well after sunset, and the hosts met us at the end of the lane. Very nice accommodations with lovely view in the morning. I would certainly recommend this location to other travellers!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

J O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway in tranquil setting!
Beautiful location and wonderful hosts. Perfect distance between activities around both Hilo and Kona. Lush and private property, one of our all-time favorite stays!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roland G., Southern California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Southpoint Haven
Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised
No surprises, nice and clean, conveniently located. Friendly and helpful host.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts and secluded location
Wendy and Davide were great hosts - for example they met us out at the highway turnoff since we were arriving after dark. As many reviews have indicated, it is a great secluded location.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAMES M., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had such a wonderful time! The owners were both so nice and welcoming to us!! We both really wished we had more time there :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
David & Wendy are great host quick to answer any questions. If you’re looking for a place to stay and commune with nature this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Treehouse in paradise!
Beautiful spot with the most amazing views of the gorgeous property. Felt like we were in a tropical tree house with everything needed for a perfect overnight stay. Loved every minute of it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very peaceful place to do some relaxing. Convenient to the green and black sand beaches and south point. Owners were very nice and place had everything we needed. I hope we get to come back someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything about our stay was awesome. The owners were incredibly nice, and the room/kitchen/bathrooms were all very clean and organized. The only disappointment we had was that we only booked a single night.

10/10 Excellent

Siyi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Christopher F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet well-equipped surrounded by native bush
Just the break we needed from boisy Waikiki. This place was quiet and remote with easy access to the green sand beach, black sand beach and volcano national park. Great price too. Owners live far enough away to give privacy... lovely people too, easy to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big Island get away
Lovely property. Quiet and secluded Volcano Park, green beach and black sand beach nearby. Gracious and accommodating hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwenna Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private and tranquil with a beautiful view
Lovely experience that I wouldn’t want anyone to miss out on! Home away from home, we only stayed for one night and I wish we had more time to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly Off the Beaten Track!
David and Wendy were very personable, kind and accommodating. Their property was beautiful! The unit is clean, quaint and cozy. Will definitely be back to stay again. Don’t hesitate, you should definitely book for your next trip to the Big Island!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023