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Ocean Temple: Oceanfront, A/C, 500 ac.State Land in Backyard!

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14' glass doors that open to the lanai overlooking the lava and ocean beyond!
Relax in the comfortable living room
Comfortable daybed for napping and lounging overlooks the swaying coconut trees
Peaceful lanai, ideal for morning coffee/tea.
Wet bar.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Pahoa, HI
  • Star of the Sea Painted Church
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Kehena Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom Area

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Temple: Oceanfront, A/C, 500 ac.State Land in Backyard!

Graciously appointed Ocean Temple offers inspiring Pacific Ocean views, sunrises, sunsets, and lava fields spanning for miles across state land, to give you a wonderfully peaceful Hawaii experience that will leave you relaxed and rejuvenated.

Ocean Temple is truly a unique and special place to land in Hawaii! The wild and dramatic setting, beautiful architecture, and luxuriously well-appointed amenities will offer a wonderful vacation setting for you.

A private black sand beach is located a few hundred yards away... a perfect place to enjoy the year round sunrises and sunsets, watch the humpback whales breaching during the winter months, and its a perfect outdoor yoga setting.

This property was once a Buddhist's Retreat Center, and the original home served as lodging for the visiting Rinpoche. We strive to carry on the sacred sanctuary vibe here, and we expect our guests to do the same.

Ocean Temple is 1,100 sq ft, and enjoys an open floor plan (only the bathroom is enclosed). A pair of 12' wide and 10' wide sliding glass doors look out to the ocean and backyard gardens during the day and the star and planet studded night sky at night. From the covered lanai, your day time views are blessed with the blue ocean, organic gardens and coconut trees.

A king size bed with a memory foam mattresses pad, 100% cotton bedding, thick bath towels, gorgeous Mahogany wood trim accents, solid mahogany doors, and expansive picture windows looking out to the natural setting surrounding the property.

You will enjoy listening to the sounds of the ocean day and night! Plus a night sky that is so full of stars and the milk way galaxy.

Ocean Temple is located on the main floor of a 2-story house and is fully contained with its own entrance and amenities. Bali Temple, VRBO #285160, is located on the top floor of the house and is fully contained with its own entrance. Cottage at the Ocean, VRBO# 654541 is located in the separate cottage next door. There is a laundry room off of the house with its own entrance that all guests have access to. Contact me to learn about special rates when renting more than one of these properties at the same time.

All units are ideal for 2 people. Guests come to retreat from the hustle and bustle of their worlds, to deeply relax, recharge, and renew themselves amidst the beautiful natural setting that surrounds us. All guests are asked to maintain this sanctuary environment when on the property.

There are many spectacular local attractions sites to visit during your stay: visit Kehena Beach just down the road, a gorgeous black sand beach where you may be lucky to swim and snorkel with wild spinner dolphins in the morning hours (clothing at Kehena is optional!). Enjoy an oceanside hike at McKenzie state park. Cruise the whole enchanting Red Road, and take in the sights of wild and lush jungle, lava fields, and ocean cliffs for picnics and whale watching. Check out the numerous Volcano Touring activities such as: Volcano National Park, Lava Tree State Park, Lava Hikes, and the Geothermal Heated Hot Ponds.

Experience an abundance of food shopping for the true tastes of Hawaii: Our local farm to table Farmers Markets offer you abundant selections of fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers, and unique gift items at either Maku'u Market in Pahoa (Sunday morning), or Uncle Robert's Wednesday Night Music and Saturday morning market, located next to the Kaimu Korner Store (all of your basic needs can be found here, open 7am to 9 pm), located just ½ mile away from Ocean Temple!

In addition to the markets, acquaint yourself with the Island flora with a tour at the Botanical Gardens, sightsee and explore numerous waterfalls, Whale Watch from the lanai, indulge yourself with many dining options in Pahoa and dance it all off at Ecstatic Dance on Sunday mornings at Kalani, and then join the Drum Circle on Sunday afternoons at Kehena Beach. There are numerous Yoga Classes, Pilates Classes, and massage therapists ready to treat you!

Dining options from Ocean Temple are numerous: We have an authentic Ava Bar down at Uncle Robert's, serving up the local and relaxing Kava beverage, with other various food options next door at Uncle's Marketplace. Kalani Honua is 4 miles down the Red Road for grab and go. 8 miles up the road is Pahoa Town, with numerous options in
Thai, Sushi, Mexican, Kaleo’s Bar and Grill, coffee shops, etc. Hilo is 27 miles for many more choices.

When my visitors depart Ocean Temple, they feel refreshed, invigorated, and much more vibrant then when they arrived. The air along our coastline has been measured to be the cleanest in the United States! The lush greenery and scenic coastline areas are inspiring.

I look forward to your visit at Ocean Temple…see you soon!





Property manager

Rachel Nack
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-138-888-3968-01, GE-138-888-3968-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pahoa

Located in Pahoa, this apartment is in a rural area and by the ocean. Mackenzie State Park and Kehena Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pohoiki and Hobby Garden Hawaii. Akatsuka Orchid Gardens and Hilo Coffee Mill are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Pahoa, HI

What's nearby

  • Star of the Sea Painted Church - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kehena Beach - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 12 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Pohoiki Beach - 28 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Isaac Hale Beach Park - 28 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kalapana uncle Roberts awa bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Karuna Foods - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Uncle's Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Uncle's Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kalani Honua - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Temple: Oceanfront, A/C, 500 ac.State Land in Backyard! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Temple: Oceanfront, A/C, 500 ac.State Land in Backyard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Temple: Oceanfront, A/C, 500 ac.State Land in Backyard!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Temple: Oceanfront, A/C, 500 ac.State Land in Backyard! located?

Situated by the ocean, this apartment building is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Star of the Sea Painted Church and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kehena Beach and The Point. SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center and Mackenzie State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 57 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

Great oasis getaway!

It was the perfect tranquil and peaceful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Peaceful

Great stay and enjoyed every aspect of the home itself. Lava flows were cool to explore but took away from the traditional ‘beach experience’. That’s the only concern we had… driving to actual sand beaches. Again, minor detail for our group but a family with younger kids might have had issues. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke P.

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

Amazing place to get away!

We had the best stay. Clean. Comfortable. And AMAZING views. 10/10 would stay again and WILL recommend. Host is wonderful- great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginny H.

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

Wonderfully elegant in a rustic environment

The space was organic and lovely for my partner and I. The night skies were so beautiful due to the lack of light pollution and the property had access to the ocean across an interesting lava flow. Definitely a unique and wonderful location. People in the community were very friendly as well. Would recommend this location for adults wishing a romantic, peaceful, beautiful environment.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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

Peaceful escape

If you’re looking for true rest and relaxation away from the hustle and bustle, this is the place! So peaceful and wildly beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAMONT N.

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

Great location

Beautiful morning sunrises and the sound of nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh F.

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

Exceeded expectations!

Larger space than I was expecting based on the pictures. The view and walking around on the lava flow, so good.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

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

Second stay.

Enjoyed our return trip to the Ocean Temple. A nice place to get away and relax. Already planning our third trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody S.

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

Honeymoon Getaway

Beautiful location, comfortable bed, very clean, and an AC when it gets hot. 10/10 would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Great place!

My wife and I had a wonderful stay at this peaceful and beautiful home. We had the place to ourselves for most of the stay and enjoyed the time really getting away from it all. A little hard to find but that was part of the appeal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan R.

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

Fabulous in every way!!

Amazing location right off the decades old lava flow that takes you to the ocean! Gorgeous surroundings and quaint haunts just down the road. Nice area to explore and quick drive to all sorts of things to see and do! The home is well appointed, the bed super comfortable, and the ocean breezes, the sound of the waves and the coconut tree reeds blowing in the wind lulled us to sleep each night! Great stay here and highly recommend! Owner is good communicator and very responsive to questions or your needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

We LOVED this place!

It was the most peaceful island experience we have ever had. The place was beautiful and serene. We loved exploring the lava flows and hearing the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

S W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

BEWARE NO PROPER COOKING FACILITIES

No real cooking facilities, no hot water, all three overhead fans don't work, no TV, take your own trash to the dump?!!We stayed upstairs last year, it was far superior to down .. the Management must have been appointed by Biden.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

Peaceful Beauty

We stayed four nights at Ocean Temple and it was just wonderful. Please note - this is quite a remote location. If you are looking for sandy beach and walking to shops, this is not the place to stay. But if you are looking for peace and quiet in a uniquely naturally beautiful location this place is fantastic! The unit was lovely, perfect for a romantic get away. We just loved our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I would most definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Peaceful

Peaceful. Not private. Few things didnt work in the house. It was relaxing if your not picky about a few short comings. It was Clean, with plenty of space, useful outdoor activity additions to borrow from the house. All in all it was an awesome place
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

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

Beautiful Location

This was a beautiful property. Well decorated, spacious and the setting was gorgeous. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace R.

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

Honeymoon by the Ocean

My partner and I stayed at this house to finish off our three weeks in Hawaii. It was comfortable, clean, and well laid out. Communication with the host was easy and they were very thoughtful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry F.

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

Heavenly

What a treat to be surrounded by Mother Nature’s beautiful landscape, garden and creatures. Super comfortable and relaxing place to rest and explore for a few days. Rachael was very accommodating and responsive to our few needs. Hoping for another opportunity to visit again from the eastern side of the “9th island.”
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

A lovely and peaceful couple of days.

A lovely and peaceful couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place

Overall fantastic spot for puzzles yoga ukulele sunrise sunset. Updating near by attractions would be beneficial as many were not accessible due to road closures.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Kalapana Is. Paradise

I cant think of a more charming part of the Big Island than the Kalapana coast. On a clear day, a sunny day, it literally sparkles like diamonds, sapphires, and emeralds. Our host was very helpful, the rental was charming, the neighbors we incountered were friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan C.

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

quaint

very short stay wish we could of stayed more, the definition of getting some quality RR. lovely home with open land. can’t wish for a better spot on the big island
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle K.

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

Beautiful property

First and foremost, the listing is absolutely accurate. Everything was as-advertised and as-described. Communication with the host was thoroughly detailed and spot-on. The unit was absolutely spotless and very serene and peaceful. The setting was simply divine. We spent four days over in the hustle and bustle of Kona, so it was a welcome respite. Hilo was about a forty-minute drive as was Hawaii Volcanoes NP and it is right down the road from the Lower Puna beaches, so it was an ideal location to base our sight-seeing out of.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean C.

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

So amazing!

We wanted somewhere to stay on the island that was a little different. This beautiful property definitely fit the bill! It was so cool to walk the lava fields and watch the huge waves crash.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rachel Nack

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I fell in love with Kalapana/Kehena 20 minutes after my arrival! I have been all over the state, and have found no other place to be so close to the ways of old Hawaiian Living… the people of this community are happy and friendly and the way of life is still relaxed and laid back. There is as much of a social life in the Lower Puna area as any big city!
I fell in love with this property in ’05 and purchased it with the idea of creating a sanctuary to grow old in. Prior to my arrival, this property was a part of a Buddist’s Meditation Center and it was direct oceanfront. In the 1990 lava flow, the property was preserved as the lava swept along the shoreline, taking out the beaches and forming new ones. This newly created land now belongs to the state. There is approximately 300’ of lava between Bali Temple and the Pacific Ocean!
I saw myself living at this property forever, so I renovated it for 2 years in the style I wished to live!
Living on an active volcano on the 2nd largest mountain on the planet (next to Mauna Kea, the other volcano of Big Island) has its benefits…there is a magnetic energy here that many feel to be “Supercharged”, lending itself to the dynamic and creative spirits of our community members.

Why they chose this property

Kaimu enjoys the best weather on the island, according to most Hawaiians. More Hawaiians lived here then in any other location!
Balmy nights, and 45' of rain each year, with sunshine filled days. No air conditioning or heating is needed; I fell in love with Kalapana/Kehena 20 minutes after my arrival! I have been all over the state, and have found no other place to be so close to the ways of old Hawaiian Living… the people of this community are happy and friendly and the way of life is still relaxed and laid back. There is as much of a social life in the Lower Puna area as any big city!

What makes this property unique

A natural setting as dramatic as that which Ocean Temple enjoys is rare. The energy of the active volcano is truly invigorating.
Walking along the coastal bluffs directly in front of Ocean Temple will give you the experience of what Hawaii was like long ago...uninhabited, wild, and sensual, with the 'Techni-Colors' of Hawaii's vivid deep blue ocean and skies, against the jet black lava, white puffy clouds, bright greens of the vegetation, and the sound of the crashing waves you hear all day and all night.
At night, you will be in awe at the number and brightness of the star-lite skies!

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