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Kehena Treetop Bungalow-Near Black Sand Beach

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The cozy lanai.
Kitchen, Living & Indoor Dining
Indoor dining w/extra seating at the bar.
Living and indoor dining.
Well-equipped kitchen.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 478.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Pahoa, HI
  • Kehena Beach
    ‪5 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

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kehena Treetop Bungalow-Near Black Sand Beach

Kehena Treetop Bungalow – Close to Kehena Black Sands Beach

Kehena Treetop Bungalow is a tropical paradise, nestled in among lush green foliage and fruit trees. You’re going to enjoy the beautifully refinished hardwood floors and the tropcial décor.

This house is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the traditional vacation areas, so forget about having to fight traffic and congestion with other visitors. When you’re not out enjoying the beauty and experiences of the Big Island, you’ll enjoy staying “home” and lounging on the lanai in the hammock, or just sitting at the table reading a good book.

Perfect for a couple or family, the master bedroom is split into two rooms to easily accommodate the two queen beds, wardrobe, desk, and walk-in closet, with lots of room to spare! And the futons in the living room can provide additional sleeping space for children, if needed. Free unlimited, DSL internet w/Wifi, a selection of books and DVDs (for both adults and children) are available for your entertainment.

A full kitchen is well equipped with all your cooking and dining needs, including a blender, microwave, and rice cooker. With a 4-person dining table, additional pub-style table in the kitchen, and breakfast bar, there is ample space for dining in comfort. And while this house, like most of the island, is on a water-catchment system, the home features a top-of-the-line water filtration and UV purification system.

In addition to the inside bathroom with shower, an additional screened outside shower (complete with hot water) allows you to easily rinse off the sand from the beach while enjoying the sounds of nature. You’ve got it all in Paradise!
Please expect to share your space with some of our friendly Hawaii geckos, lizards, coqui frogs, birds, and plants.

Children's Items
Pack and Play (1 sheet stored with it, but good to bring your own fresh one), High Chair, Play activity mat (for infants), Children’s toys – infant through Pre-K (tons!), Infant/toddler bath (hard plastic and blow-up), Toddler/Child DVDs & books and more.

Indoor Features
Starlink for Internet Service
1 Bedrooms, 1 1/4 Baths (Sleeps 2-6)
Beds: 2 Queens & 2 Futon Sofas in living room
Linens/Towels Provided
Beach Gear Provided
Television with Satellite TV
Full Kitchen + All Cooking Utensils+ Microwave & Blender & Rice cooker
WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM + UV Purifier (you can drink from the tap!)
Washer & Dryer
Telephone
DVD/CD Player (adult and child DVDs available)
Beach Gear and Toys
Deck/Lanai
Private Outdoor Shower
BBQ Grill (charcoal)
Covered Parking
No Smoking
No Pets

Exterior security cameras in use monitoring carport and owners storage room.

Nearby Attractions:
Kehena Black sand beach (clothing-optional): 5 minute walk
Kehena Cliff/Iron wood forest walk (local-access): 5 minute walk
New Pohoiki Black Sand Beach - just a short drive down the Red Road
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park area: 40-45 minute drive. Hiking, visitor center, wine tasting, new crater overlook!!
Pahoa: 15 minute drive (many restaurants/shopping/markets)
Kalapana: 5 minute drive (restaurant, weekly market, hike to black sand beach).
Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens: 25-30 minute drive
Hilo: 40-45 minute drive. Shopping, markets, trails, waterfalls, beaches, airport.

**Wifi speeds in this area are not sufficient or ideal for those trying to work remotely, Speeds will only handle basic internet usage.**

Hawaii Life Rentals is a locally owned, licensed real estate company with rentals on Kauai, Maui, Oahu, and Hawaii.

VRBO/Hawaii Life bookings: Guests must sign a rental contract within 48 hours of booking to confirm the reservation.

Rates do not include taxes, cleaning and applicable fees.

STVR-19-364064
NUC-19-1521
TA-201-885-9008-01

Property manager

Jolanta Valencia
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

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 TA-201-885-9008-01, GE-201-885-9008-01

About the area

Pahoa

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Kehena Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Pahoa. Mackenzie State Park and Kehena Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pohoiki and Hobby Garden Hawaii. Travelling with kids? Consider Hilo Coffee Mill and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and mountain biking.
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Pahoa, HI

What's nearby

  • Kehena Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Point - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Pohoiki Beach - 21 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Isaac Hale Beach Park - 21 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kalapana uncle Roberts awa bar - ‬6 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 Kehena Treetop Bungalow-Near Black Sand Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kehena Treetop Bungalow-Near Black Sand Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kehena Treetop Bungalow-Near Black Sand Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kehena Treetop Bungalow-Near Black Sand Beach located?

This family-friendly Pahoa holiday home is located near the beach, 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. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Adrienne K.

Great little Hawaiian cottage
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved this little house - loved the coqui frogs, the rain forest, well equipped kitchen. We purposely chose it to be further away from the Hilo busy area but it’s still close enough to Pahoa if you have a car so you can pick up groceries etc. Close to a small black sand beach. Also good for visit the nearby beaches/shops of Hilo if you have a car. And don’t forget the Volcano National Park. We were lucky to be there when the volcano was active and got to view the eruptions - amazing!

10/10 Excellent

Phillip P.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Endroit exceptionnel!
Maison au cœur de la végétation hawaïenne! Ce fut un réel coup de cœur! Très propre et bien équipée. Une famille y loge aisément et confortablement. La plage de Kehena (sable noir) est à quelques minutes à pied; toutefois il faut savoir que les commodités et les endroits à visiter sont à 20 minutes et plus de route en voiture.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alison B., Where do you live?

Treetop Bungalow
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay at the Treetop Bungalow very much. It was fully equipped with everything we needed and very comfortable. Our only issue was noise from the adjacent road.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house, close to beach
Very comfy, full kitchen, nice lanai space, great entertainment system...:)...
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
We brought our kids on a Hawaiian vacation, and we LOVED our stay! It was fully stocked, clean, and a great location. We enjoyed the neighborhood kitty, and the relaxing environment of the home. Would highly recommend to any travelers!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Bern, BE

In the Jungle..
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: it's nice, just book there
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy A.

Felt like home!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a lovely bungalow, in a nice quiet neighborhood close to beaches and to Hilo. It's a bit of a drive from town but thoroughly enjoyed being far from tourist traps and resorts. The local wildlife song of frogs and birds lulled us to sleep every night. Very timely response from the property manager as well when we couldn't figure out the hot water. Would def stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Fabian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
An original small condo in the middle of the nature.
Very authentic little house in the middle of the nature. Well maintained even that it is a bit older. The fresh air is amazing, no air conditioning needed. However the location is a bit too far in the nature (long distance, moskitos, geckos) for us, also the bed size could be bigger. We enjoyed the experience here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

M Honora K.

In the Trees alongside traffic
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was lovely, in the trees as described, with all the amenities. We were a little disappointed that it was right on a fairly busy road on one side and very close to the neighbor on the other. The black sand beach right up the way and that was wonderful, otherwise not too much in the area as places to eat. Bring your own to fix. We had to shorten our trip as the rains were coming down in torrents. Sorry that was the case. Loved the outside shower
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Lovely!
Our family usually likes to stay in out of the norm places, where there isn't a lot of traffic, people, tourists, etc. This was perfect! It is quite the drive from most of the "sights" on the island, but that's part of the fun in exploring new places. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had all the appliances necessary, and we enjoyed spending time in this bungalow after dark, where the insects, birds, toads, and more could be heard. We all slept so well to those sounds. My son's favorite part was reading in the hammock. My daughter's was finding all the geckos and naming them all. It was lovely to have access to laundry room, beach toys, a cooler, and an outdoor shower. When our plane arrived, we got a text from our host, Jolanta, who welcomed us and let us know if we had questions, shed be able to help. We didnt need to reach out, as everything was communicated so well ahead of time. It's a perfect stay on the Island and we will definitely be back! Mahalo!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Comfortable!
Thoroughly enjoyed. Bed was super comfortable and house had everything I needed. Cooked a couple meals and kitchen was well stocked. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hiddden Oasis
This place is amazing. The sound of the frogs and the road can be worrying at first but we found that closing the windows on the road side of the house solved this problem. We were worried it would be too warm at night but were very comfortable like this.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Nice jungle
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great experience in the jungle. Few neighbors, great house, surrounded by nature.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW!! Exactly what we were looking for!
This place was amazing!!! All the essential items needed to make it a real home away from home! Yes, the lanai does face the neighbors house, but the entire property is the real gem. Plus the neighbors are quiet and very nice so that was cool too. This place has the true country sounds and feel and smells at night and is a tropical paradise in the day, rain or shine. Be sure to grab extra fruit for the Gold Dust geckos that you'll find all over outside and even inside where they keep you safe by eating anything that dares to enter the house. Absolute must stay if you want that true rainforest/lava rock fields/right next to ocean/etc experience. I could blab for days about how awesome this place is but you'll just have to see it for yourself!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Kehena treehouse
The place had everything we needed and was really peaceful
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

palmer w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great.
We really liked it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Unique garden-like property near beach
The treetop bungalow is really cute. Super homey with absolutely everything you need to feel comfortable. Really enjoyed our time there. The only thing that wasn't 100% was not having a tel number for the property manager until after we checked in -- everything was by msgs via VRBO and if there was something urgent...felt a little disconnected. Second thing was distance from Hilo. It worked for us, but when traffic was bad, it turned into a bit of a slog. That said, we would stay there again and highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Didn't want to leave!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Kehena Treetop Bungalow! The house was the perfect size for us and it had everything we could possibly need. We were surprised that it didn’t have air conditioning but we found that we didn’t need it. With all of the windows open, there was a cool breeze flowing through. The beds were comfortable and we really liked the sheets, blankets and pillows. We also appreciated the beach towels and extra thick bath towels. I spent most of my time relaxing in the hammock. The only drawback to this property is that we had to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sacha K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
Beautiful property! This area is definitely a drive away from some activities but this was great for our family.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
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6/10 Okay

Grace B.

Could use some repairs
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, this was a sweet stay. It's a few blocks from a walk on the lava beach and 5 mins from a black sand beach. A few much-needed repairs would help--the water heater alarm had to be overridden every 24 hours or the hot water shut off, several windows didn't function and the armoire door was broken. It was also very loud at night, with bedrooms right on the road. The property manager, Jolanta, was amazing and did her best to make me comfortable despite the issues. With earplugs and a flexible attitude, it was a good enough place to stay. Would be better with some maintenance.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Sherrod B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable place
The house is clean, well stocked, and very pleasant. Pahoa is 15 minutes away with a large grocery store and a health food store. Volcano NP is 30 minutes away. The beach is clothing optional with large waves which may be a problem for some kids. We left the rental early because of the constant rain on the east side.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Treehouse bungalow retreat
Our stay of about 4 days was a wonderful experience! Loved the home provided for our vacation. Very good location to get away from it all. Did not like the busy road directly outside the bedroom window, cars zooming by all hours of the night... We closed the windows, which helped a little. Other than that, perfect for us! Loved the instruments! Loved the water gear!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Trees
The ultra Kalapana experience Some road noise but with it Well Appointed Well designed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Benjamin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Big island stau
Location is decent, happy to be away from touristy areas. The bedrooms are right on a road, and while it is not busy the few cars that passed by were enough to wake me. But I’m pretty sensitive to traffic noise, living away from a road. Most wouldn’t even notice it. Overall a great place to stay.

About the host

Hosted by Jolanta Valencia

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