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CLEAN and SERENE eco-friendly private cottage!

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 267 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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!

Property manager

Mary Rose Love

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Bidet
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

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 accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Bicycle on site
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Unit size: 720 sq ft (67 sq m)

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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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About the neighborhood

Map
Pahoa, HI

What's nearby

  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kehena Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • The Point - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Isaac Hale Beach Park - 20 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Pohoiki Beach - 22 min drive - 12.6 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is CLEAN and SERENE eco-friendly private cottage! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CLEAN and SERENE eco-friendly private cottage!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CLEAN and SERENE eco-friendly private cottage!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CLEAN and SERENE eco-friendly private cottage! located?

Located in Kalapana Sea View Estates, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center, Kehena Beach, and The Point. Star of the Sea Painted Church and Mackenzie State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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CLEAN and SERENE eco-friendly private cottage! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage!
This was a beautiful place to stay. We definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Josh N.

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

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and easeful…
Such a comfortable stay! Ample outdoor area as well-off the beaten track for extra relaxation! Will return!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Russell Y.

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

Christen W.

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

Joe M.

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

8/10 Good

VERNON O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Carol C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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

Nouras H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, perfect host
We stayed for three weeks and we starting to feel right at home. The ohana is private and well equipped for a long stay (we cooked every day), and the back porch is so tranquil and beautiful. Marylove is an amazing host, she really makes an effort for her guests and is very responsive. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dustin S.

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

Kurt B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Ron H.

A great cottage that was perfect for our stay.
We would recommend this cottage for anyone who is interested in seeing the volcano and this area of Hawaii. Marylove is a wonderful host and very accommodating. She will do all she can to make your stay pleasant. Thank you Mary for helping us out.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Clarence C.

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

Kelly B.

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

Caroline B.

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

S K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G., Indiana, USA

Incredible, peaceful hideaway
I cannot gush enough about how amazing this place is. Located in a gorgeous part of the Puna district, it is tucked away so you feel like you're in your own private little world. Marylove has thought of literally everything you'll need during your stay. The place itself is amazingly beautiful with a magical backyard where you can relax in a hammock under an awning. It's only a short drive into Pahoa or a little further drive from Hilo. I would definitely recommend this place and would love to come back in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

David M., Sussex, NB, Canada

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

Farukh B., Mountain View

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

Daniel R., Houston,TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property close to the sites
My Wife and I stayed here using it as a jumping off point for day trips to the volcano NP and Hilo sites such as waterfalls and botanical gardens. It was a beautiful property well stocked with full kitchen, AC and comfortable furniture. The owner Mary was very nice and helpful with any questions about the area or concerns we had. The area is quiet with great relaxation potential even a nice blacksand beach near by. The NP and Hilo sites were easy travel and only 30-45 minutes away. Which is good considering the size of the island. My wife and I loved the stay especially having our morning coffee on the swing out back. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth S., Lenexa, Kansas

Loved it!
Loved this quiet little place! Well furnished, with all the kitchen necessities! Very Zen and comfy. You get your very own patio/garden, including a hammock, double swinging chair, and a hanging basket chair (my favorite)! Thanks, Mary Love Note: Oops! Please ignore note about Kalaheo Cafe! That was on Kauai! BUT, we did love Heavenly Hawaiian Coffee, a small plantation in Kona!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

ERIK L.

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