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Big Island Green Sands House

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a large island with bar stools.
A spacious living area with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a wooden dining table with chairs.
A balcony with a sliding glass door, a wooden deck, and a pair of shoes.
A modern two-story house with a garage, a driveway, and a pick-up truck parked in front.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • High-speed internet
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Naalehu, HI
  • Place, Paradise Meadows
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Whittington Beach Park
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Naalehu

Located in Discovery Harbour, a neighbourhood in Naalehu, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Miloliʻi and Honoma are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Paradise Meadows and Manuka State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Manuka State Wayside Park and Kaʻu Coffee Mill.
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Naalehu, HI

What's nearby

  • Paradise Meadows - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 9 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Whittington Beach Park - 12 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Punalu'u Beach - 21 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Kula Kai Caverns - 27 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Punalu'u Bake Shop & Visitor Center - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Honua's Coffee House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hana Hou - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Dogs Hot Dogs - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Encanto Food Truck - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Island Green Sands House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Big Island Green Sands House?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Big Island Green Sands House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Island Green Sands House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Island Green Sands House located?

This family-friendly Naalehu holiday home is located in the mountains, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Paradise Meadows, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Whittington Beach Park. Waipouli and Ka Lae are also within 12 miles (20 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. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and functioning and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2025
You are sweet as your name Doris!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this VRBO! The home was clean, neat, and well organized — everything was exactly where it should be, which made settling in so easy and comfortable. It is thoughtfully prepared for guests.The location was fantastic, making it easy to see all the sites. We were able to explore, enjoy the surroundings, and still come back to relax in a peaceful, comfortable space.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property

Very clean, nicely equipped and beautiful property in a great neighborhood. Centrally located between Hilo and Kona. Owner was pleasant, helpful and easy to communicate with. This was a perfect vacation spot for our family.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2024
We appreciate the feedback, glad you had a nice time. Come back visit soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

This place was a perfect home base for our family while we explored the big island! Very clean and had everything we needed, in a quiet neighborhood. Owner was quick to reply and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec 2022
We appreciate the review and would love to host again. Thank you for being such pleasant guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

The property was very nice and in the perfect location for our needs. The only issue we had was the guest bed was not comfortable and thought to be very old or poor quality.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2024
Thank you for your feedback Alan. All our furnitures are only 2 years old and still in good shape.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice “base camp” for multi-generational family exploring the entire Big Island

Very nice place. Had everything we needed. Location was perfect for exploring erupting Volcanoes while still being close to several different beaches. The town of Naalehu was adorable and the food (Hana Hou and Punaluu Bake Shop) and people were wonderful. A nice change of pace from the resorts in the Kona area.Highly recommend a 4WD vehicle to get to allthe beaches, MaunaKea, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for our family.

Property was clean and as described in the listing. A little confusing to find. I truly have no complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property!

House had a great open floor plan in the living spaces and private sleeping areas. Kitchen was well equipped, and we loved the back porch to get morning breeze while sipping on coffee. Very convenient location to all the attractions around the area. Very clean home!! Thank You!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious. Kitchen well equipped. Host was prompt in replying to any questions. Extra beach equipment was excellent.
Southernmost point sunset
Black sand beach turtles
Green sand beach
Volcano eruption
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2025
Love having you, come back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good stay

Quiet location. Modern, clean accommodation. The security seemed a bit over the top but one gets used to it and it wasn’t a hindrance. For frequent Hawai’i travelers, you will be glad to know that the area is not rooster-heavy… but there are coqui frogs.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous & cozy new home

We loved our time at this amazing house. Bright, super clean and well appointed! Very modern yet comfortable and spacious. On the road to South Point and the green sand beach which were both spectacular! Host was very gracious and quick to respond. Thanks for a great place to relax each evening!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2025
Really appreciate the feedback and so happy you love the house, come back anytime! Thanks Kera.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

The house was great and we had 7 of us. We fit comfortably and everything we need was there. Nice quiet neighborhood. We had to drive awhile to get to our activities, but it was well worth it. Communication was amazing when we had a few questions - reply was prompt.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well appointed home in an excellent Location

Very clean and beautiful modern home. Well designed with high ceilings, an open living area and a large well equipped kitchen. It is located in a beautiful location between Kona and Hilo. Easy access to the main Highway made it easy to visit nearby attractions like the famous Naalehu Bakery and Black Sand Beach as well as the Volcano National Park, and many parks,hikes, and beaches near Kona and Hilo. Excellent Value! Mahalo
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home!

Ivy's home is beautiful and very private! It was rooming and perfect for our family of 7. Everything is new and extremely clean, organized, with all the needed amenities and more. There is an ocean view private golf course in walking distance that will give guests passes and also has a clubhouse for meals, drinks, music, which we took advantage of. Ivy was very easy to communicate with and gave us great suggestions/recommendations. An added perk was renting their Ford Expedition! I hope to stay at their property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Discovery Harbor vacay

Wanted to get a feel for DH vibe. My son recently purchased a lot there. This is our 7th trip to the Big Island, and first time to stay in Naalehu. Definitely more chill, less people and less touristy. Volcano was spectacular! House was adequate. Furnishings were spartan, not very homey. Kitchen was very nice with newer appliances, except the frig door didn't seal tightly.Overall an enjoyable stay, it's Hawaii!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2025
Our listing is as pictured and did not advertise to be a decorative home as what you have expected. Our fridge wasn’t broken, still functional kept food cold and made ice. Perhaps another location in Kona might be a better fit. Naalehu is a beautiful special town town that’s appreciated by many people.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Smartes Haus mit sehr gut ausgestatteter Küche

Neues Haus, sehr gepflegt, sorgfältiger Umgang wird erwartet und durch klare Regeln festgeschrieben. Viel Kontrolle durch Ring-Sicherheitsysteme, es blinkt und klingelt ziemlich viel. Eigentümer wollen das zukünftig etwas reduzieren. Garten ist noch nicht angelegt, Überdachte Terrasse etwas klein für 5 und mehr Personen. Discovery Harbour liegt nah an vielen landschaftlichen Attraktionen der Insel, ist zumindest im Frühjahr aber sehr regenreich. Selbstversorgung dank toller Küche sehr gut zu realisieren! Vermieterin freundlich, zuverlässig und hilfsbereit. Meldet sich bei jeder Frage umgehend zurück.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2023
We really appreciate your review and being amazing guests! We’re sorry about the security system will make adjustments. I’m glad you enjoyed your time and will love to host again. Thank you for taking good care of the house.
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