Enchanting Rainforest Hideaway, on 2 Private Acres to yourself. Pahoa/Keaau

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 365 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

P?hoa, HI

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)29 min drive
University of Hawaii at Hilo39 min drive
Port of Hilo39 min drive
Rainbow Falls42 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Enchanting Rainforest Hideaway is a custom vacation home which stands alone on 2 private acres surrounded by a lush rainforest which gives you the experience of old Hawaiian style simple elegance.

Beautiful custom vacation home on 2 private acres in a rainforest setting all for yourself with no one else around.

The house is romantic, peaceful and clean. Perfect for honeymooners, babymooners, personal retreat, Eco travelers, yogis, adventurers, or anyone who just wants to get away from it all, but still be close enough to all that the Big Island has to offer.

We are centrally located in Puna, 15 miles south of Hilo, 5 miles outside of the quaint town of Pahoa with all its restaurants and shops. Spend your days exploring the near by warm ponds, black sand beach, snorkeling, hiking, restaurants, waterfalls, Volcanoes National Park, lava flows, Mauna Kea summit, museums, and much more.

You can relax on the over sized bamboo furniture in the large screened-in living room and hear the songs of the rainforests' birds and frogs as you look out onto the lush jungle landscape..

The bedroom has a comfortable queen size Sealy posture pedic mattress. High thread count cotton linens are provided for your comfort. Hand crafted, custom double doors lead out onto the lanai.

The kitchen has a full size refrigerator, stove/oven, custom cabinets and tiles, pots, pans, toaster, coffee maker, blender, electric tea kettle, plates, glasses, bowls, cutlery, coffee and coffee grinder, tea, condiments and spices. Sliding glass doors lead out onto the lanai.

There's a phone, internet, washer/dryer, outdoor shower, BBQ, boogie board, snorkel gear, tent, guidebooks and other thoughtfully provided special touches to make your stay very comfortable and relaxing.

The art nouveau inspired bathroom features an antique clawfoot bathtub and a pedestal sink. Fluffy towels and bubbles are provided.

Drive onto the property and experience the enchanting elegance of the lush Hawaiian garden filled with exotic tropical plants, flowers, palms and bamboo. Very private, this your own personal piece of old style Hawaiian paradise. There is a small orchard and guests are welcome to enjoy the harvest when in season.

This house inspires relaxation, come join us for the vacation you deserve.

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The Enchanting Rainforest Hideaway is fully legal, permitted, and has been granted approval for operation of a short term vacation rental by the County of Hawaii.
STVR Registration Number : STVR-19-364512
NUC Number: NUC -19-1661

From $114.00 per night, $700 per week, $3,000 per month, depending on season, double occupancy, plus a $75.00 cleaning fee. 13.5% GET and Hawaiian Transient Accommodation Tax is additional. Extra person $15 per night up to 4 people . Extra double/ queen futon bed in common living room, bedding available. Smoking permitted outside only. ****some terms do change for stays of 31 days or longer****

Property manager

Connie and Andrew

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Soaring ceiling with exposed beams create an atmosphere of elegance

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Some windows screened, has made some uncomfortable

Events

No events allowed

No parties, events or large gatherings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is allowed outside only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: No parties, events or large gatherings

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-065-012-1216-01, GE-065-012-1216-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this cabin is in a rural area. Lava Tree State Monument and Kilauea Caverns of Fire reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

P?hoa, HI

What's nearby

University of Hawaii at Hilo - 39 min drive
Port of Hilo - 39 min drive
Coconut Island Park - 40 min drive
Rainbow Falls - 42 min drive
Carlsmith Beach Park - 45 min drive

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 28 min drive
Kaleo's Bar and Grill - 19 min drive
Tin Shack Bake - 29 min drive
Sirius Coffee Connection - 28 min drive
Coco Cantina - 27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting Rainforest Hideaway, on 2 Private Acres to yourself. Pahoa/Keaau pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enchanting Rainforest Hideaway, on 2 Private Acres to yourself. Pahoa/Keaau ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting Rainforest Hideaway, on 2 Private Acres to yourself. Pahoa/Keaau ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting Rainforest Hideaway, on 2 Private Acres to yourself. Pahoa/Keaau located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center and Lava Tree State Monument are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Clark H.

9 Feb 2024

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

Rain Forest hideaway

Private lush jungle setting a beautiful screened in living space with a tropical feel. We have a great time exploring the east side of the big island from here. We recommend it for a restful and relaxed vacation. Cheers.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

2 Jan 2024

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

Pahoa retreat

Lovely, rustic, private escape... Just what we wanted

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grady B.

19 Oct 2023

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

Cabin in the jungle

It’s a very nice location, peaceful, chicken and pigs running around, also a cat, it has lots of birds, the frogs at night can be quite load and hard to get use to, but overall, very 😊

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy F.

30 May 2023

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

Fantastic

The pictures don’t do it justice: it’s even better than it looks!! Calm, clean, beautiful inside and out. Absolutely everything you need (except your food) is available. Plenty of linens, beach towels, happy little things to make your stay great. LOVED the jungle/animal sounds throughout the day. Extremely relaxing…wonderful when it rains. Outside shower is the best….and even clean (no mold or yucky-ness despite being outside). Connie made herself available though we had no problems and didn’t need her.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin C., Newport Oregon

16 Apr 2023

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

Rainforest Paradise

Serene, peaceful hideaway. We enjoyed everyday of our stay. So relaxing. Fully stocked. We loved the outdoor shower

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Connie and Andrew

We are a fun loving, adventurous couple, living in the jungles of east Hawaii. We have traveled, and travel, extensively. We love visiting exotic locations and meeting people from all over the world. Connie is a semi- retired, celebrity wardrobe stylist originally from Hollywood. Andrew, born in Australia, is a building contractor and FEO Officer/tanker driver for the Hawaiian Paradise Park Volunteer Fire Department . Connie currently is a yoga instructor who runs her own studio on a 40 acre permaculture farm in Pahoa and leads yoga retreats on the island of Paros, Greece during the summer. Choosing a simpler life, we moved to Pahoa in 2001 to fulfill our dream of off-grid, sustainable living. Our home is up the road from the Rainforest Hideaway on a separate property we developed ourselves with machetes and a lot of sweat. We hand built our rammed earth home, made from volcanic cinder and inorganic soil from old sugar cane fields, and grow most of own own food organically.

Why they chose this property

The Enchanting Rainforest Hideaway is a unique and very private property. Located in a rare old growth jungle/rainforest area of Puna with many native and exotic plants and trees, yet still just a mile from the highway, 200 ft. off a paved road. (unpaved road is maintained and fine for rental cars) The perfect location to get away from it all but still be close enough to all the sights, restaurants and activites. Many other places you share the house or property with others, but not here. This is 2 acres all to yourself, beautifully landscaped with many extra touches to make your stay more relaxing and enjoyable.

What makes this property unique

Enchanting Rainforest Hideaway has been awarded 2014 - 2020 Certificates of Excellence and Super host status for consistently earning top ratings from our guests.

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The Enchanting Rainforest Hideaway is fully legal, permitted, and has been granted approval for operation of a short term vacation rental by the County of Hawaii.
STVR Registration Number : STVR-19-364512
NUC Number: NUC -19-1661

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