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50' from the ocean, full ocean views from bedrooms & lanai

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Backyard - ocean front lanai has 180 degree Pacific view
street front of the house
1st bedroom has a queen bed and en suite blue bathroom (1st bathroom)
first bathroom - shower, sink and toilet
second bathroom - shower, sink and toilet

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 476.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Pohoa, HI
  • Kehena Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Pohoiki Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Ocean Front Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Ocean Front Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bath 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Full Bath 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

50' from the ocean, full ocean views from bedrooms & lanai

Our property has been a vacation rental house for 16 years.
At night the ocean sound is your lullaby to get you to sweet dreams. Kehena Makai is beautifully furnished in classic Hawaiiana style rattan. The two bedrooms both have wide oceanfront view and its own bathroom with shower. Suitable for family or two adult couples to have an low key, relaxing Hawaiian vacation. The woven bamboo ceiling and local Hawaiian art work add to the authentic ambiance.
The house is built in the traditional sugar cane style and yet newly constructed in 2001 and finished in 2007. This is a classic Hawaiian home in upscale materials and design. As you open the entry door, you see a 16' glass sliding door between you and the ocean. The kitchen, dining and seating "great room" is 17' wide with 16' high ceiling. All the furniture is rattan, the sectional, dining set and barstools with brand new Sunbrella cushions. The decor is Hawaiiana right down to the surfboards and traditional local crafts. There is a desk, TV with Wifi and a large collections of books about Hawaii culture and history. The floors through out the house are porcelain tile. The kitchen counters are rain forest marble tiles. Light fixtures are retro-tropical to complete the look.
On either side of the great room are master bedrooms with showers that have ocean views. The bedrooms face the ocean and have 6' windows. Even the windows on the sides of the bedrooms have ocean views. You will appreciate the views and the windows that all open for the sea breeze. The showers in each bathroom are quite large and feature unique local touches.
The sliding doors in the great room open onto a 35' lanai perched 40' above sea level. It is 53' to the water from the lanai. There are very few places anywhere in Hawaii this close to the waters edge. The lanai has a Made in USA dining set and 2 swivel rockers, lounge chairs and ottomans.
The lanai at the front of the house has an American made patio dining set. This lanai is private and offers full sun. Dining here can be out of the trade winds and away from the porch lights.
There is a carport and covered entry stairs in the old Hilo style as it does rain at night especially. Locals fish off the pali below the house and opihi pickers test their luck at low tides. There is no ocean access below the house due to the rough waves most of the times. And remember to never turn your back on the ocean like the Hawaiians always say, rogue waves do appear. Never let your children be downstairs at the ocean front unattended.
The laundry room is downstairs, accessed from outside the house. Besides washer and dryer there are some ice chests and beach chairs. Beach towels are in the closet in the right hand side bedroom. There's a cooler and handy bags in the laundry room and the closet upstairs, there maybe snorkel gear, reef slippers and beach toys but sometimes they get misplaced. The yard is landscaped with orchids, heliconia, ginger and monstera. There is an ocean side outdoor shower under the lanai.
Please note that we do not take same day check in and check out. If the day has a guest leaving please do not book it.
Our Hawaiian State Tax IDs are as follows: GE-172-570-0096-01 and TA-172-570-0096-01, STVR Registration #: 19-369232.

Property manager

Susanna Billings
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Ocean view
Parking available

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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

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Kids should be supervised by parents at all times.
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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
No smoking on the whole property
No refund after booking, rental agreement is accepted when booking is confirmed. No bookings with check in date on a day there's a check out.
We have a motion sensor security camera that is on the front porch that monitors the street and the stairs. It has an on/off switch in the kitchen
Early check in and late check out are not allowed due to tight booking schedules. Please check with owner for a fee If schedule allows.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 120300140000, GE-172-570-0096-01, TA-172-570-0096-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pahoa

Located in Kehena Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Pahoa, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Mackenzie State Park and Kehena Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pohoiki and Hobby Garden Hawaii. Hilo Coffee Mill and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Pohoa, HI

What's nearby

  • Kehena Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Point - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Pohoiki Beach - 21 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Isaac Hale Beach Park - 21 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kalapana uncle Roberts awa bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Karuna Foods - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Uncle's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kalapana Lava Boat Tour - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dosa Mama - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 50' from the ocean, full ocean views from bedrooms & lanai pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 50' from the ocean, full ocean views from bedrooms & lanai?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 50' from the ocean, full ocean views from bedrooms & lanai?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 50' from the ocean, full ocean views from bedrooms & lanai located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kehena Beach Estates holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Kehena Beach, The Point and SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center. Mackenzie State Park and Star of the Sea Painted Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 175 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best ocean stay on big Island
This is our second time hear, and you can beat the Views and the ocean sound.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandma and granddaughter trip
Our home was perfect. We loved everything. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
The view alone gives this place a 5-star rating! The house and it's amenities reinforce this rating! We loved our stay here & would gladly visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oceanfront paradise
Beautiful location! The back balcony was my favorite part! Listening to the waves crashing against the lava rock cliffs was priceless!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

HELENE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful off the beaten path
Amazing experience. Lots of driving.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views
My friend and I stayed at this beautiful house for several days in February 2025. This house is so close to the ocean that all you hear is the peaceful sound of the waves. I have never slept so good. The house is very comfortable and beautiful. You will not be disappointed in your stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous view
The house was very nice and well equipped. The picture of the view on the listing doesn’t do it justice, truly breathtaking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pahoa get away
Lovely home in a chill neighborhood. We have stayed here more than once.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view off the back balcony
The back lanai has an awesome view of the ocean. Ideal for sunrises. We also saw dolphins and whales. Susanna was very helpful. Fantastic visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow and more wow!
This property is fantastic! Beautiful and clean! So comfortable! The kitchen is well equipped and had everything we needed. The bedrooms were perfect. But, we could not get over the amazing location. Stars! Whales! Rainbows! Waves!We did our grocery shopping on our way since this home is tucked away. Additionally, screenshot the entry code in case it’s dark when you arrive because cell service might not be available. I hope we’ll be able to return in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return Visit
Excellent location. So wonderful we never left to do anything. Just sitting on the deck watching the waves roll in was mesmerizing and relaxing . It had everything we needed. It is showing a bit of wear in the year since our last visit and could do with a little maintenance on the very front door and sliding door. Overall, we were thrilled and already planning a third visit
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On the ocean
It has always been my dream to stay in a house right on the ocean, sitting on a lanai and watching the waves. This stay completely fulfilled that dream. The house is very nice, beautifully furnished, and equipped with excellent kitchen appliances. It is located on a very quiet street, about a one-hour drive from the center of Hilo. There is a ceiling fan in every room, and with all the windows open, the ocean breeze allowed us to sleep comfortably without AC. I would highly recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fantastic stay!
This was our second time staying here, and we loved every minute of watching and listening to the waves crash on the epic lanai. Looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradice
This place is amazing and we will be going back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
As advertised. Gorgeous ocean view!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

christine g.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach property
Great location.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay
Great location away from the hustle and bustle. Waves crashing constantly and perfect wind with views, couldn’t ask for more
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coastal delight
This was my second time staying at this location. It's a 5 star value in all regards. A beautiful home with a great layout in an amazing location. The delight of just relaxing on the lanai or going out becomes one of the most difficult choices to make. I will be back for a 3rd stay and have no hesitation recommending it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View
We greatly enjoyed our stay here. Wonderful views and had everything we needed. We wished we had more time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
Absolutely perfect for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay near Kehena Beach
This house is a jewel box. Don’t stay here if you want nightlife, easy beach access, or Kohala type amenities. Do stay here for peace and quiet and incredible 180 degree views of the ever-changing sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonard S., Batavia, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation stay home on the ocean.
Wonderful home right on the ocean. Very clean and modern facility that has every possible convenience. . Great communication prior to stay and we loved the sound of the waves to go to sleep with and awaken each morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chance M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aloha from this gem on the Big Island
We had an absolutely amazing, beautiful and relaxing time! The view from the deck has to be seen, absolutely breathtaking. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene acoustics, to an Unforgettable Sun rise.
Just as described in the listing, clean and nice, a beach just a minute away. If your looking for a peaceful break from the hustle and bustle of life look no further.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing week in Hawaii
This property was amazing. The views were spectacular. The owners were great at communicating with us and there were no surprises. Very clean and we loved the decor. It is off the beaten path but that was exactly what we were looking for. We definitely want to come back and stay here again. Thanks for sharing your little piece of heaven in Hawaii with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Susanna Billings

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Since 1984, we've traveled to Hawaii and the Big Island's Puna district since 1988. While we love our home base in California's Central Coast, we both are most comfortable in Hawaii. Susanna was born in China and has traveled the world for work and play. Her passion is food and wine and her kitchens reflect her tastes. John began his business in San Luis Obispo in 1973 and still shops the world for home furnishings for indoors and outdoor. That business, Daylight Home & Patio, is widely known for quality and selection second to none. John has designed 3 homes and all reflect function and comfort with a classic sense of style.
Susanna is the manager and booking contact for Kehena Makai. She is always connected and responds to questions, concerns and issues no matter what time zone or continent she is in. We love travel, love meeting people, entertaining friends and Hawaii the Big Island is one of our favorite destinations in the world. We love the air, the sky, the rain, the ocean, the fish, the people, the plants, the flowers, the animals, the lava, the passion, food and drinks, and the Hawaiiana.

Why they chose this property

Kehena subdivsion has ocean front lots and jungle, unlike other neighborhoods and Kehena Makai has a low key appeal. We like that it looks like pre-war Hawaii and blends into the neighborhood. We bought the house in 2005 and it had just been built in 2001. We loved the old Hawaiian feel of the place and felt it deserved to be more finished. We added walls, porcelain tile floors, woven bamboo ceiling, sliding doors, ocean view showers and an up graded kitchen with rain forest marble counters. The kitchen/dining/seating main room has a 17' peak and exposed beams. Ceiling fans are seldom needed as the many windows and trade winds keep the house as cool or warm as you'd like. The famous Black Sand Beach is a few minutes walk away. The Volcano National Park is 1 hour away. If you like to drive along the uncultivated coast line you can do it along one of the most beautiful drives in the world to the end of the road at Pohoiki. If you like to see traditional and historical hula cultures there's the Merry Monarch Festival at Easter. This is Puna, the real Hawaii.

What makes this property unique

With the live lava flowing in the nearby stopped in July 2018, the air quality has never been as nice as it is now. The trade winds blow over 2500 miles of open ocean.

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