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2Bed/1Bath Upstairs Home, 1mile to Beach, Next to State Forest, Custom Finishes

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Blue Jade Vine Blooming
Phoenix House kitchen is fully stocked to allow a chef to feel at home.
A luxurious shower area with two heads awaits you with a shimmering light.
Phoenix Room.
A painting of Pele found in volcano national park

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Massages in spa

Explore the area

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Pahoa, HI
  • Place, SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Isaac Hale Beach Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 Phoenix Room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2, Violet Room

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom; Shimmering Washroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Laundry, Yard, Outdoor Shower

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2Bed/1Bath Upstairs Home, 1mile to Beach, Next to State Forest, Custom Finishes

There is a black sand beach nearby to explore (Kehena), and a lava tube hidden in a kipuka surrounded by a lava field, and geothermally heated ponds, forest trails, farmers’ markets, yoga classes, chocolate and mushroom farms, dances, waterfalls, drum circles and maybe wild dolphins… we hope you thoroughly enjoy the nature of the big island!

Garden of the Phoenix is a 2 bed/1 bath, upstairs unit with a lanai facing State Land, 100s of acres of native Ohia Forest, the first tree to sprout and grow on fresh lava. It is about 1.5 miles distance to the clothing optional black sand beach known as Kehena where wild dolphins sometimes swim with beach goers and Sundays are drum circles. The neighborhood has a Dark Sky policy to promote star gazing. Uncle Robert’s offers a variety of Farmer’s Markets and evening music with a bar and smoothie shack.

Just built and completed in 2020, the upstairs is completely yours, 2 bedrooms and 1 beautiful bathroom, tastefully furnished, with a lanai facing the backyard gardens and forest. Insulated walls for sound and temperature control with large ceiling fans and vaulted ceilings in every room. Large windows catch the trade winds.

Shared laundry machines on the ground level lanai with the on-site property manager who lives in the ground floor unit, with a dog, Bubba. Super friendly born 12/2020. Pet friendly house. Respect your neighbors! Only do laundry between the hours of 8am and 8pm.

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About the area

Pahoa

Located in Kalapana Sea View Estates, a neighbourhood in Pahoa, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Mackenzie State Park and Pohoiki reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center and Hobby Garden Hawaii. Hilo Coffee Mill and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Pahoa, HI

What's nearby

  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kehena Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Isaac Hale Beach Park - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Pohoiki Beach - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Port of Hilo - 58 min drive - 70.0 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Rock Cafe - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Sirius Hotspot Coffee - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪LaHiki kava bar - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪THE VELI Restaurant - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Kaleo's Bar & Grill - ‬26 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

andre f.

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

wonderful setting

peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loretta K.

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

Great stay

The property is full of lush landscaping, and the accommodations are beautiful and well appointed. Plenty of pantry items, which is a huge plus compared to most rentals. Jacob was always responsive and helpful with answering questions about the area. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alaine S.

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

New Year Get away

The property is beautiful. It has a very Zen like quality and while close by and accommodating, the owners are not at all intrusive. We had plenty of space the kitchen is set up well for cooking with pretty much everything you need. The property is in an area that is very quiet while a tad remote it doesn’t take long to get to the closest town. Thank you again for our wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here and it ended up being exactly what I needed.There’s something different about this side of the island. It’s raw, alive, still being formed. You feel it the moment you arrive. This place sits right in that energy. Quiet, grounded, and far enough from the noise to actually let you reset.The space itself was clean, well kept, and thoughtfully put together. Nothing excessive, nothing missing. Just simple, intentional, and comfortable. Waking up out here feels different. Slower. Clearer.What stood out most was the location. You’re close to everything you need, but it still feels tucked away. Easy access to food, markets, and some of the most unique coastline you’ll find anywhere. If you’re someone who appreciates nature, solitude, and a little bit of edge to your environment, this is your place.The host, Jacob was solid. Communication was easy, no issues, no friction.This isn’t a resort experience, and that’s the point. It’s real Hawaii. If you come here with the right mindset, it gives something back to you.I’d stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us and the wonderful review! Aloha~
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michal S.

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

Beautiful jungle retreat!

As we were driving a series of long winding roads to this property we said to ourselves, “this place is going to have to be really nice to be worth the drive.” And it was. The nature sounds were amazing. Eating every meal on the lanai was lovely. The kids fought over who got to sleep on the lanai. It’s close to a beautiful black sands clothing-optional beach, and otherwise there’s not much to do out there. It’s not the best jumping off point for lots of island touring, but it’s the perfect spot to get away from it all and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Checking out Puna

The space and the grounds exceeded our expectations. It is gorgeous and all put together with a lot of thought. Like it is noted in the description, the space is new and it feels that way. If our kids weren't in need of some adventures I would have been content just to lay on the lanai couch and read for days. We have three kids and there is a small park a block away. Some evenings it seemed like the whole neighborhood was hanging out there so we got to meet some other kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Beautiful home

I spent two nights in this beautiful home and I felt like I was in the middle of the jungle. My favorite part was the outdoor shower. Loved the decorations inside and the day bed on the balcony was so relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Excellent!

We loved our stay here. The house is beautiful and the garden is incredible. The area was just what we needed: peaceful, quiet, off the beaten path, but close enough to everything we needed. The geckos on the gorgeous patio in the morning, and the chorus of frogs at night, was such a delightful treat. We highly recommend this beautiful healing space.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

10 days in paradise

Myself & my 3 best friends rented the place for my 50th birthday. It was even more beautiful than the photos showed. The decor was unique with a fully equipped kitchen & luxury bathroom. The sounds of the birds & frogs from the deck were unreal. It was like a jungle retreat. River was very helpful & friendly for whatever we needed. Bubba was great company as well. He helped us not miss our own dogs as much. I would recommend this place to anyone who values tranquility & relaxation. Thanks to Jacob & River. We all appreciate you having us as your guests & hope to visit again one day.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

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

Wanting to explore Volcano/Pahoa area for a few days with our maltipoo, Jacob's place was perfect!

'Garden of the Phoenix' is a great name for Jacob's space: so lush, green, clean. We own a condo in Waikoloa Village where we escape Alaska winters. With friends from Alaska visiting us, we wanted to explore with them Volcano and Pahoa area (the Lava Tree State Monument and the monkey pod grove). It took us about twenty minutes to get to Pahoa (highly recommend Kaleo's for lunch or dinner there) and Volcano was about an hour's drive from Jacob's place. But we didn't mind the drive and really enjoyed the quaint community--great place for early morning walks. Enjoyed exploring a different part of the Big Island. Jacob's place is comfortable, clean, newly constructed with fun, unique decor. Our favorite spot was the beautiful deck/lanai space overlooking their backyard. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
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