CLEAN and SERENE eco-friendly private cottage!

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Open, bright and private cottage living space

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 266.9 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Outdoor space
Kitchen

Explore the area

Pahoa, HI

SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center
‪3 min walk‬
Kehena Beach
‪4 min drive‬
The Point
‪4 min drive‬
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

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 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 GE-185-025-4336-01, TA-185-025-4336-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pahoa

Located in Kalapana Sea View Estates, a neighbourhood in Pahoa, this cottage is in a rural area and near 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 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!?

Checkout 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 miles (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 miles (10 km).

9.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

11 Apr 2025

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

A great place to stay!

The cottage was perfect for my husband and I and a great spot for exploring the Hilo side of the The bed was the most comfortable of any bed we've had at a rental. Or host was helpful and her cottage has all of the little details to make a stay enjoyable. Thank you!helpfulisland.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

1 Mar 2025

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

Wonderful Vacation Spot

Perfect place to stay. My husband and I loved being here. Very quiet and secluded. Mary Love is an exceptional host.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott V.

26 Jan 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Relaxing

Nice place to stay if you don’t mind being away from the crowds and city life.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

12 Sept 2024

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

Cottage with Everything

Really enjoyed my four nights here. Everything was perfect! Immaculate to say the least. Quiet and private. Stars out every morning, brilliant! Wasn’t expecting the weather, but it was stunning! Can’t wait to return! Washer and dryer very handy.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

18 June 2024

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

Best kept secret in Hawaii

First and foremost we LOVED our host. She had thought of EVERYTHING you could need while you are staying at her property. I hesitate to review, because I’m afraid she’ll get so popular that we won’t be able to book again. This gem is quiet, clean, private- it’s an oasis. I hope that we get to return soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

18 May 2024

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Carol C.

29 Feb 2024

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

Michel S.

8 Feb 2024

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

Great little slice of paradise!

Clean, calm, well equipped with a great hostess! We prefer to be in nature than in the middle of an urban jungle! This is like an oasis in the middle of a tropical island! MaryLove has done a great job in decorating and equipping this little cottage! It's at the back of her house yet completely separate and private! The backyard is all yours and a joy to use with chairs, a swing, a hammock and a bbq! We stayed here for 1 month and had most of our meals there without missing anything in terms of equipment or utensils! One morning the drip coffee machine decided to quit on us. Fortunately there's also a french press, so we didn't miss our morning coffees! I let MaryLove know via text and by the time we came back in the afternoon there was a brand new coffee machine with a stack of coffee filters by the door! She really wants her guest to enjoy the experience and takes pride in her little slice of paradise! Yes you do need a car, but we didn't mind the drive to Pahoa or Hilo and the cottage is well worth the drive! We highly recommend it for short or longer stays! Thank you MaryLove and hope to see you and Devin sometime in the near future! Michel and Lucie xxoo

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

17 Dec 2023

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

Kurt B.

5 Dec 2023

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

Sharyn D.

6 Nov 2023

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

8/10 Good

VERNON O.

1 Oct 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Christen W.

15 Sept 2023

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

Farukh B., Mountain View

16 June 2023

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

Kelly B.

7 June 2023

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

Joe M.

30 Apr 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

25 Apr 2023

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

ERIK L.

19 Mar 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Clarence C.

22 Jan 2023

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

S K.

16 Jan 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

2 Jan 2023

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

Gigi W., Lexington

2 Dec 2022

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

Relaxing in paradise!!

This cabin is exactly as described and more!! The cabana in back is amazing for lazy coffee mornings!! Bed is so comfortable!! Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasen C.

12 Nov 2022

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

Dream Honeymoon Cottage

Staying here was the highlight of our honeymoon trip to Hawai 'i. The host Ms. Love did an excellent job presenting the cottage and making it feel like a home away from home! The cottage was gorgeous had everything we needed and more! Would come again and would definitely recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell Y.

13 Oct 2022

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

David M., Sussex, NB, Canada

12 Oct 2022

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

About the host

Hosted by Mary Rose Love

Semi-retired, Marylove is a vital, fun loving, respectful Tutu (grandma) who loves her life in Hawaii and her ohana (family). Marylove is an RN as well as an interpreter for American Sign Language, working throughout all the Hawaiian islands. She loves pickleball and knows all the local venues to play!

Life is sweet here in the Kalapana area of Big Island, which is a place of amazing serenity and beauty. I am so happy to share a slice of it while you visit!

Why they chose this property

I love to share this amazing area with visitors from all over the world. I am perfectly situated in a safe, beautiful neighborhood not far from the breathtaking coastline of the famous Red Road.

Why rent this property? Because the host is awesome, haha!

What makes this property unique

Experience the REAL Hawaii, nature including lava and ocean, rain forests and older lava fields. Feel the sublime and calm environment of Lower Puna, with the purest air on earth, sparkling water and friendly people.

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