Halawai Haven, a Stylish Peaceful Retreat by Green Sands Beach

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A garden pathway with stepping stones, surrounded by various plants and a red bridge.
A house surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A covered outdoor area with wicker furniture, a table with a potted plant, and a view of greenery.
A wooden table with a decorative doily, two wine glasses, a sofa with blue pillows, and a colorful abstract painting above.
A kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a mirror on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Naalehu, HI
  • Place, Paradise Meadows
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Punalu'u Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Naalehu

Located in Naalehu, this apartment is by the sea. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Manuka State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Paradise Meadows and Manuka State Wayside Park. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Naalehu, HI

What's nearby

  • Paradise Meadows - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Whittington Beach Park - 15 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Kula Kai Caverns - 22 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Punalu'u Beach - 24 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Punalu'u Bake Shop & Visitor Center - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Honua's Coffee House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hana Hou - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Big Dogs Hot Dogs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Encanto Food Truck - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Halawai Haven, a Stylish Peaceful Retreat by Green Sands Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Halawai Haven, a Stylish Peaceful Retreat by Green Sands Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Halawai Haven, a Stylish Peaceful Retreat by Green Sands Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Halawai Haven, a Stylish Peaceful Retreat by Green Sands Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Halawai Haven, a Stylish Peaceful Retreat by Green Sands Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Paradise Meadows and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Ka Lae and Whittington Beach Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

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 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Halawai Haven was terrific, a welcomed respite following a brief visit to Kauai on the heels of Hurricane Lowell. Our host, Ka'Haiya, was wonderfully welcoming, giving spot-on directions, as we were coming in after dark, driving in the rain on unfamiliar roads. Our VRBO apartment, Halawai Haven, was lit up for our arrival and was clean as a pin, quiet and beautifully landscaped. The apartment was well stocked with many suggestions for what to do and see locally as well as exploration of the island. The kitchen was well equipped and the entire apartment was nicely appointed, light and airy, and very comfortable. The quiet of the countryside was very enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marie is a lovely host, and we had a wonderful visit. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
Aloha Joel Thank you so much for your great review and for coming to stay with us! Happy New Year
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous interlude to traveling around Hawaii Island

We felt at home and relaxed in a beautiful and charming resort off the beaten path. Our host was helpful and welcoming. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable accommodations! Quiet. Absolutely loved the garden and lush tropical surroundings (wish I had their potting bench). Would love to stay again for a longer period of time. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2026
Wonderful to have you Bill. Glad you enjoyed the gardens. Please come back again and see the extension of the gardens and a nature trail.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for the south island

Absolutely beautiful and relaxing. We wish we booked more nights. Lovely grounds. Easy drive to all sights in the south
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2025
Kathleen we thoroughly enjoyed hosting you! Much Aloha 🌺
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful base camp for exploring South Point and Volcano National Park

We had a great time exploring Ka’Haiya's beautiful property, exploring the southernmost tip of the US, and being lucky enough to have an eruption occur at Mauna Loa while we were there. Ka’Haiya is a gracious hostess and we enjoyed all of our interactions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was clean and tidy and very welcoming. The host was very organized and gave great directions. The apartment was well laid out. We cooked some of the host's organic eggs every morning in the kitchen and there was plenty of space to eat at the table or sit on the couch and read. We loved sitting on the Lanai and looking at the stars, and it's only a few minutes to Green Sand Beach and the amazing South Point!
Lush Gardens at the property
View from the Lanai
Lanai
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet peaceful stay

We had a lovely stay. The property was gorgeous. Lovely gardens and outdoor spaces. Inside had everything we needed and was so beautifully put together. Made us feel at home, away from home. There was even fruit and eggs for sale at the fruit stand. The host was super easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful garden home.

Near South Point Green Sand Beach. One night on our way from Hilo to Kona. Quiet little neighborhood. Lots of TLC in the garden’s and grounds. Lovely breeze in our upstairs apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2024
Was wonderful to host you! I am happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and our gardens. Mahalo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Halawai Haven. Ka’Haiya was a lovely host. She was always responsive to any need we had. Due to a storm on the island the power went out for several hours and she was quick to reach out and supply alternative light sources and water. The place was very clean and comfortable. The gardens are gorgeous. We chose this location to be near a few of our favorite stops, a nearby coffee farm, the Punalu’u Bake shop and the Punalu’u Black sand beach. Volcanoes National Park was also less than an hour away. We also love Hana Hou a nearby restaurant! If you are looking to stay on this part of the island I’d highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
100/10 my most favorite vrbo stay yet. The garden is gorgeous, such a peaceful and wonderful place to explore. Ka'haiya was so nice and very responsive. The unit was immaculate, very clean with literally everything you could need. Clearly a lot of love and time has been put into making it such a cozy, unique and fun space. I travel alone and it's honestly the safest I've ever felt staying here. The big lounge chair on the lanai was my selling point originally, and it did not disappoint. I loved sitting out there to read, just sit and listen to all the birds or night sounds, and especially enjoyed watching the sunset in the clouds. The location was good for me because it was nice and quiet and not too touristy. Nice drive to go up the west side to get to more touristy things if that's your jam. I would love to stay here again if I come back to the island, and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a safe and comfortably place to relax.
Horses down the road
Malasadas from nearby Punalu'u bake shop
View from down the road
Sunset from the lanai
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful place.

I reserved it for our friends. They enjoyed staying there very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2021
Mahalo and we are happy they enjoyed their stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ruhiges Appartment in mitten einer grünen Oase. Nahe an South point und Green Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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