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Sweet retreat close to the ocean. Where natures sights and sounds delight soul.

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lanai has 2 twin beds disguised as a sofa
front entrance
Interior
Living area
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Pahoa, HI
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Sweet retreat close to the ocean. Where natures sights and sounds delight soul.

GE-186-363-6992-01 TAT186-363-6992-01This colorful 2 bedroom 2 bath home is Hosted from the front cottage. Close to all the fun Puna has to offer. The quiet setting has privacy with room for family & friends. Let the sound of the waves rock you to sleep. Maybe even hear the whales. Gardenias fill the garden with a wonderful aroma. Colorful tropical plants sway in the breeze, creating a delightful view from the fully screened lanai. The house is set up to sleep two couples with new queen size beds that connect by the lanai. Both rooms exactly the same except color schemes. All linens are new and are the appropriate weight for the climate for a comfortable stay.The house is super cute in a simple way .The full kitchen allows for home cooked meals.
Take your coffee and morning walk to the cliffs or Kahakai Park with lots of spots for fishing or watching the waves break.
Borrow the snorkel gear and visit Kapoho for the best snorkeling on the island.
Enjoy the restaurants in Pahoa. We had the best meals at Nings and Kaleos. Truly delicious. There really is something for every taste and budget. THE FARMERS MARKETS are amazing. Wednesdays is Hilo or Uncle Roberts in Kalapana. Saturday Hilo. Sunday Maku'u on the road to Hilo. Plus Keauu has one open everyday! There is so much to enjoy you'll have to come back many times to discover it all!

Property manager

Susan Barrackman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Please recycle,
tell me if anything breaks.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pahoa

Located in Pahoa, this holiday home is by the ocean. S. Hata Building and Palace Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Hilo and Hilo Municipal Golf Course. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Pahoa, HI

What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 40 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Port of Hilo - 47 min drive - 40.0 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 50 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 55 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Richardson's Ocean Park - 58 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thep Thai Cuisine - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Black Rock Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪No. 1 Chinese Barbecue - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pahoa Fresh Fish - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tin Shack Bake - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sweet retreat close to the ocean. Where natures sights and sounds delight soul. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Sweet retreat close to the ocean. Where natures sights and sounds delight soul. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweet retreat close to the ocean. Where natures sights and sounds delight soul.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet retreat close to the ocean. Where natures sights and sounds delight soul.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweet retreat close to the ocean. Where natures sights and sounds delight soul. located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Kapoho Beach and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Lava Tree State Monument. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Star of the Sea Painted Church are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous hideaway that has everything
Cool, quiet location not far from the ocean. If you are looking for a place that is away from the noise and rat race this is it. Sue and Brad go the extra mile for you , we had fresh flowers when we arrived. A quick check in with us to see if we were ok and it was all just so lovely and welcoming
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lush garden holiday house
This is a lovely little house in a wonderful garden with avocado and coconut trees. Lots of birds and the frogs sing a chorus all night. The house was spotlessly clean. A few things weren’t working but it wasn’t important. Communication with the owners was good - it was a pity we never met them. Thanks for a great stay. We really enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dermot D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We loved our stay. Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property and Home
Stayed there for a few nights with my adult children. Host communicated well and had everything set up for us when we got there. Place was clean and charming. We enjoyed hanging out in the screen room at night listening to all the wildlife and playing Big Island Monopoly. We hope to make it back there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Namita G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
We had a great time staying at Sue’s place. She was vehicle to respond to any questions. Place is well maintained and beautiful with all the needed amenities. Wish we could stay longer there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lemuel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and Cozy place
Sue and Brad are amazing host. Lovely and cozy home.....Recommend it anyone!!!! Aloha and Mahalo nui!!! You made my daughter's bday memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilo vicinity
Best sunrise view at nearby park
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay at Sweet Retreat
Sue was a fabulous and communicative host. Perfect location to spend time on the eastern side of the island good midpoint between Volcanoes National Park and Hilo. The screened lanai which we called ‘The Jungle Room’ was a highlight, big comfortable sitting area which is perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee and a good book while listening to early morning or evening rainstorms and birds. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood where Nene’s roam free this is a great home based to go explore the island and come home to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful night sleep in rainforest
The owner is very nice. She gave us mosquito coils and mosquito repellent. We like the decoration style of the house. The bed is very comfortable. We will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Paradise
Our family of 6 stayed here for a few nights to explore this side of the island. Perfect accomodations. Enough room for us to spread out and not bump into each other.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick trip
Very cute and cozy. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful
We stayed for one night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place and the neighbors
Very nice. Definately a Sweet Retreat in jungle setting. Lanai screened in. Sweet smell of gardenias fresh air. Visited by chicken everyday. Owner very close and wonderful. House set up gave us all privacy. Were in friendly neighborhood. We toured the island and relaxed at night at the sweet retreat. Great resturants in Pahoa and Hilo. Kitchen set for us to make our own meals. Could hear the near by waves. Met some neighbors. Was very positve stay. We stayed 2 weeks. Great for short stay or long. Our landlady so nice made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute tropical cottage.
Rustic cottage, tropical setting. Just under an hour to volcano national park and close to restaurants in Pahoa. Overall very nice stay, but may want to close the windows at night and run the fan or the roosters will wake you very early. Also the lock box did not work so never had a key to lock/unlock property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely a sweet retreat!
This little cottage, named Sweet Retreat by the owner, was a charming home base for our time on the Big Island. We enjoyed everything about the location. We could hear the waves crashing on the shore from the lovely screened porch. We could walk to the beach in a few minutes time and watch for whales. We could drive in to the village for a delicious meal at one of several good restaurants in a short time. And we were able to travel to Vocano National Park, black and green sand beaches and Southpoint all from Sweet Retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi & Dennis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Retreat
Spacious accommodations for 2 couples surrounded by lush gardens. Relatively close to shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob W., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
We were only on this side of the island for one day, but wish we had more time. The house was clean and the open air kept the house feeling fresh. There was snorkel gear, camp chairs, and many other items that could come in handy for an extended stay. We enjoyed sleeping out on the lanai with the sound of the waves crashing and frogs croaking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul A., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Stay
We have a very comfortable stay. The beds were very comfortable and the living area was generous and private with a real rainforest feel. The kitchen was very well supplied including very good coffee. There were roosters crowing in the middle of the night, but we were well prepared with earplugs since we had experienced coqui frogs on this side of the island in the past, but they weren’t an issue here. Overall, it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., Utah

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience!
We really appreciated our stay. Sue was great to work with and so helpful. The home feels very comfortable and so relaxing. We wish we could have spent more time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful retreat
I wish I had more days. Loved the decor. Loved the location. Walking distance to the shore. Easy access to the volcano. Would love to return and stay a week. Funny bit of trivia. A friend from home is building his retirement home in that neighborhood so we had a lot of inside tips
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Rong L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Be aware of ants,mosquitos and other bugs
We stayed 7 nights with older parents and kiddo at this home located in a super quiet location close to the ocean front. Chickens are running in the neighborhood and neighbors are nice too. This home is well equipped, and the host bought a brand new Instant pot and an air fryer for us when I communicated with her before we arrived. I really appreciate that. The host also kindly comforted me when I told her the kid broke her glass cover of the oil lamp over text msg. The main complain is the bugs. Ants were found in the family room and bathroom close to the entrance. Unknown bugs that look like roaches but not roaches were found in the kitchen cabinets, they came out at night. Mosquitos came in from broken screen and bite hard. ( host provided mosquitos coils that helps, we didn't find it till later, I would appreciate that if the host could show up in the check in day and give us a little orientation . I sent her a text msg when I checked in and asked a question on Nov 28, and she replied on Dec. 1. ) So overall, we could not truly relax in this home due to the bugs. We understand it is an older home and it is raining season but it does bother. BTW, the sound of rain were loud, tested with apps, it is 60- 70 dB indoor when it rains outside. Tips: the fruits stand along 130 sells the best papaya I have ever taste, the huli huli chicken next to it was wonderful. You can spend a few hours to watch waves at Papio park or Makuu point.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect “sweet retreat” in Puna
This house is gorgeous and very comfortable. We loved the setting and beautiful decor. We would come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Vacation
Once we arrived we were so disappointed that we would only be able to stay one night. The house was cozy, clean and smelled wonderful from the flowers in the backyard. We even enjoyed the lullaby of the croaking frogs! On our next visit we will be staying longer on the Hilo side of the island. Thank you so very much!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil
Spacious clean well stocked.A delightful garden getaway.Absolutely loved sweet retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Susan Barrackman

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I Love the warm water and the warm people, Nothing like Island time to revive the senses and spirit It drew me back over and over. The fluid colors demand the artist to paint and the overworked relax.

Why they chose this property

Because it's clean , comfortable and close to everything.

What makes this property unique

the vaulted lanai with transom windows keep the house cool.

Languages:

English

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