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Luxury, AC, Adjacent to Acres of State Oceanfront Land

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A night sky with stars and the Milky Way visible above a building with a wooden roof and palm trees in the foreground.
A building exterior with a large Buddha statue on the wall, a covered porch, and a small garden area.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a clock, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.
A cozy room with a wooden sofa, a round wooden table, and a large mirror on the wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a sink, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Star of the Sea Painted Church

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Pahoa, HI
  • Place, Star of the Sea Painted Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Rainbow Falls
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Dining area

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About the area

Pahoa

Located in Pahoa, this cottage is in a rural area and by the ocean. Volcano Garden Arts and Volcano House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center and Pohoiki. Akatsuka Orchid Gardens and Hilo Coffee Mill are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Pahoa, HI

What's nearby

  • Star of the Sea Painted Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kehena Beach - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 43 min drive - 54.1 km
  • Port of Hilo - 48 min drive - 59.4 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 50 min drive - 60.9 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪paradise - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Behind the Bamboo - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hale Aloha At Kalani - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ono Korean Bbq - ‬11 min drive
  • The Tinkerbell Lava Flow

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury, AC, Adjacent to Acres of State Oceanfront Land pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury, AC, Adjacent to Acres of State Oceanfront Land?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury, AC, Adjacent to Acres of State Oceanfront Land?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury, AC, Adjacent to Acres of State Oceanfront Land?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury, AC, Adjacent to Acres of State Oceanfront Land located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is steps from Star of the Sea Painted Church and within 9 mi (15 km) of SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center and Mackenzie State Park. Pahoa Museum and Pohoiki are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great location and a perfect little cottage! So great to just walk outside and walk along old lava flow, watch the sunrise, and look for orchids. Book this place! You won’t regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was cute and nicely decorated. It was even better than the photos. Close to the ocean and fun walking on the old lava fields.
Bedroom update
Sunrise
Creativity!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and clean and quiet. Very short walk across a recent lava flow to the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was a great experience and an amazing place to stay. It’s right on a lava field. That you can walk across to ocean. Ac, internet, very nicely decorated and furnished and very quiet. Could not complain about anything. Host was very quick to respond to any questions. Don’t wait book now!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Laundry room was available to us during daylight hours. Air conditioning was great. The owner was very responsive and friendly! I wish I had more time here to explore the area more.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, beautifully decorated cottage, secluded and serene, full kitchen, which made preparing meals easy. Nice laundry room, just steps away from my door. And such a gorgeous location, right next to a lava field and a 5 minute walk across to view the ocean. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for seclusion and beauty.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! When we arrived it was dark so it was not until morning that we saw the beautiful setting! It was amazing…even better than the photos! The cottage was also absolutely perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

This is our favorite place to stay beautiful and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2024
Mahalo! and aloha always.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay here and appreciated the extra attention to detail. Great experience!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute cottage

We wanted to visit the area around Kalapana and Pahoa as well as the national park. The cottage also close to Hilo for side trips. We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Thanks for staying at our property!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to unwind. Far enough from closest town to decompress. In the evenings the local habitat starts their songs with the ocean waves in the background. Mornings start with the roosters. The lava flows behind the property are amazing. Watching the sunrise on the shore area is a must. Bring proper foot attire. 10/10 Will visit again!
Sunrise
Backyard
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Volcano getaway

Quiet location. Great views
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for two

This is the cutest little cottage literally steps away from lava. It was a nice get away from Oahu all the hustle and bustle. We were able to drive to a black sand beach green sand beach and see the lava flowing at night in the National park. We loved the location and the spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
It was my pleasure to host you. Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection in every way

The rental was spotless, and everything was well thought out. Instructions to the property were clear (we arrived at night and had no problem finding the house). We thoroughly enjoyed our time there, wish it could have been longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful remote spot which we loved. The ocean was a short walk away across the lava field that we enjoyed exploring. The rental was very nice inside with a comfortable bed. The other rentals are only yards away from the one we were staying in and on our last night, they left their outside lights on all night and shined in the windows even with the drapes closed. Not a huge issue just a little annoying since we are used to living in a remote area without a lot of outdoor lights. This is a beautiful remote spot away from the hustle and bustle of town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply divine

I loved this little ohana by the lava. For just me it had everything I needed. I stay in a lot of vacation rentals & this one was one of the nicer ones, by far. I'll be coming back here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
I look forward to hosting you again someday Leyla!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So worth it

Like everything it's a little hard to find. Which makes it a perfect place to unwind and enjoy your peace. Very thankful for the time my husband and spent there. Can not say enough about how beautiful it is .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
Thank you for staying with us Melanie! I look forward to your return someday. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kalapana

Everything was good except for broken shower head and coffee pot.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Both the shower head and the coffee pot were replaced within 24 hours of learning about them. We strive to provide the most comfortable and pleasant accommodations for all of our guests.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice clean unit

Nice unit in a peaceful area off the beaten path. Basic kitchen setup but enough for simple meals. Only thing not clear on the listing is that there is a larger rental unit that boxes the unit in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
For your convenience, Cottage at the Ocean has a wet bar for coffee and tea, and refrigeration. We also have a gas BBQ. I can help you to arrange for local caterers who would love to offer you their private chef skills, for a variety of diets, and they will deliver to you! There are restaurant options in Pahoa, Kea'au and Hilo, as well as numerous fresh foods at the local Farmer's Markets. Aloha Isabelle , Thank you for being an exceptional guest during your stay at Cottage at the Ocean and for your review. It helps to keep our small business thriving and hosting more people in this beautiful space that is so dear to me. E kipa mai (come visit) again! Until then, please keep all of the Aloha you experienced in Hawaii close to your heart! Mahalo Nui Loa, Rachaelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very neat place

Word of caution!! Follow the directions to the location you get from email. They are written explicitly for a reason ( I didn’t and used gps and ended up in wrong area) This is a place of Zen, has Wi-Fi but does not have TV. Sunrise is so beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Please follow the directions provided! Our rural area does not have reliable GPS. NO TV! There is very good wifi if you have a personal device! See you in paradise ~
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Truly a delightful experience. I was having work done on my home, so we stayed here for two weeks of fun! It was tranquil, clean, comfortable. A nice bathtub with plenty of toiletries. You may not see it in the pics, but they provide all the kitchen appliances/flatware you might need. Lots of lush greenery right up against the lava rock fields right up against the ocean. Plenty to explore. The WiFi was awesome. We were able to run both our VR headsets at the same time, I was able to work from home when I needed to, did some Xbox gaming (Brought our own electronics). Very private - from check in to check out. Laundry room is right outside the kitchen door, conveniently. The air conditioning is really, really, really good. All the furniture is very sturdy! Lots of fun beach stuff provided too (pool noodles, chairs, sun hat, etc.). I am packing now & happy to go home, but this was just perfect.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweetest Cottage by the Sea

Dear Sweetest Cottage by the Sea, You were exactly what I needed. Prior to my stay, I was feeling overworked and burnt out on life. I was really hoping for a healing space that was not only lovely and peaceful, but also had the comforts of home. You were all that and more. I felt safe, at peace, and the loving mana (energy) of your sweet space. I was able to catch up on some much needed rest. I also found solace and renewed perspective on my daily walks on the lava fields along the ocean in your backyard. I also loved exploring the area that runs along the coast that you sit upon. I felt rejuvenated and ready to tackle the world upon leaving. I am so grateful that you were my oasis for a week. Mahalo for your tranquil, nurturing embrace. I will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
Aloha Donna, It was a pleasure to host you and I so look forward to that opportunity when you feel the call to return! I have always found early morning sunrise walks and the late afternoon sunset walks offer so much reflection and a deep reset of my mind and spirit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely space on the lava

This is a lovely place to stay! Nice layout, well put together, and just a really lovely and calming space. There is another house on the property but it's pretty private - just don't walk into the living room/kitchen naked (or close the curtains before you do!) Not-so-connected to the rest of the island since many of the connecting roads were blocked by lava in previous years' eruptions. This is a bug or a feature depending on what you're looking for. We very much enjoyed exploring the lava and the Red Road, and venturing up to Hilo and Volcano for further adventures. The frogs are loud at night but I found it soothing. My partner needed earplugs and was fine. There was also a wind storm and afterwards the frog chorus diminished A LOT. I felt bad for the possibly-squished frogs, but clearly the sound level can vary quite a bit. The place was a little hard to find at night, I'd been following instructions on the app and they were thorough but telephone poles were hard to see in the dark. However I later realized Rachaelle had also attached GPS coordinates to a message so that's totally my fault. The combination of the two should be more than enough to find your way there. Also go get an acai bowl at the smoothie shack 10 minutes walk down the road, they're so good!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
Thank you Kathryn! It was a pleasure to host you. We are off the beaten path, Iand depending on the conditions of your arrival, it can be challenging, so I do my best to give guests options for directions. In addition to the detailed directions and GPS coordinates I provide, I also send "pins" via text message and this can be very helpful. Be sure to request this from me!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This was a beautiful beach cottage. Very quiet and private area. I think the directions given by the owners is very confusing when your coming in at night and you are not a local. The GPS cordidantes from the owner are not true to where the property is. There are not any street lights to help you either. The private drive into the neighborhood is a dirt road that looks like someone's private drive way. We found hairs around the house and in the shower. The induction stovetop that was provided- did not work (also doesn't actually fit anywhere to cook with it) We were highly inconvenienced to drive to the nearest walmart 45 minutes away early in the morning to feed our child. There is nothing close to this property as far as food and groceries go. The property itself is abundant with wildlife, Lava and the beach but there isn't a good swim beach near this location. It was a nice put together property. They provided 2 shower towels when we had 3 guests. I would recommend to check appliances before new guests arrive. I bought a cooking appliance and obviously couldn't take it back on my travels. I wouldn't stay here again just due to how far everything is from this location and being inconvenienced. But if you're looking to stay at the cottage and not go to the beach much or exploring- this is your place. The nearest town Hilo- is dirty and the water is not in good condition
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quel bel endroit!

Nous avons adoré notre séjour! L’endroit est réellement super (tout est là) et l’océan est à moins d’une minute de marche dans la cour arrière avec une vue imprenable. Le lever du soleil sur le champs de lave et l’océan resteront dans nos mémoires.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
Thank you Mike, I hope I get to host you again someday! Here is the translation: "We loved our stay! The place is actually great (everything is there) and the ocean is less than a minute's walk away in the backyard with amazing views. The sunrise over the lava field and the ocean will remain in our memories."
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