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Secluded Jungle Penthouse with Rooftop Observation Deck
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 3 79.7 sq m
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Explore the area
Pahoa, HI
- Kehena Beach7 min walk
- The Point4 min drive
- SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center5 min drive
- Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Secluded Jungle Penthouse with Rooftop Observation Deck
Awake to the soothing sounds of the ocean at this rejuvenating retreat. The custom-designed authentic Hawaiian residence features multiple balconies with canopy views, flowing indoor-to-outdoor spaces, soaring ceilings, and a BBQ area. Our home has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
The perfect place to truly getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life and experience a rejuvenating Hawaiian vacation retreat with your significant other, family or friends. Nestled in romantic, old Hawaii in the quaint and friendly coastal community of Kehena Beach Estates, within walking distance to the exotic, clothing-optional black sand beach you will learn the meaning of relaxation. Awake to the soothing sounds of the ocean, nature’s music night and day. This custom home was designed to take advantage of the prevailing trade winds, which provides comfortable temperatures throughout the day and evening all year round. The open floor plan and many windows frame the tropical treetop views and even slices of ocean views pop out between the trees from the upper lanais. Mature tropical landscaping grows all around with specimen bamboo, plumeria, avocado, palms, banana, citrus and ginger - please feel free to enjoy some fresh produce from the garden! Environmentalists will appreciate the water catchment system and solar water heating that service the entire property. For the techies out there, we provide desks and chairs, WIFI, cell booster, Roku on each floor's TV for streaming video like Netflix or Amazon and the bonus USB plugs throughout. The Hawaiian style layout and separate entrances allow for privacy or group entertaining for families and friends alike. Meander through the indoor and outdoor spaces including two separate living areas, lounge in a hammock on either of the two main lanais, enjoy a backyard shower on the lower most lanai, gaze over the front yard on the Juliette balcony in the honeymoon suite or climb the spiral staircase to impressive 360 degree views from the stargazing upper most deck.
Experience penthouse living in the upper unit featuring an open floor plan, perfect for couples, honeymooners or young families. Walk into your living room and choose to lounge on the chaise, enjoy stunning views from the papasan or kick back in the ratan recliner to watch your favourite show. Cook a gourmet meal in the well-equipped kitchen with new GE & Samsung stainless steel appliances and serve it on the lanai after opening the fully retractable screen and glass doors. Relax in the large soaking tub or rinse off in the open shower before retiring to your king-sized four poster bed with sheers billowing in the breeze after stargazing on the upper lanai.
- Our home has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. We follow Airbnb’s five-step enhanced cleaning process, which is based on Airbnb’s cleaning handbook that was developed in partnership with experts. We provide extra cleaning supplies, so you can clean and sanitize during your stay.
- Luxury 1800 thread count brushed microfiber linens and 100% Turkish Cotton towels.
- Fans, luggage racks, hangers, hanging shelves and extra towels and bedding in each bedroom closet.
- AC upstairs. Ceiling fan on lower level.
- We provide beach towels and 2 snorkels/masks, 2 coolers, umbrellas and 2 chairs for your beach, tide pool, volcano and other Hawaiian adventures. Don't forget to pack your hiking shoes! There are many great hikes to choose from around here.
- We have the fastest internet available in our area: 1 Gigabit Fiberoptic.
- We have a cell phone booster for those that want to stay in touch or if you prefer you can just as easily be unplugged, as this is rural Hawaii.
- International travel plug adapter on hand just in case.
- Water is limited to the catchment tank on-site. Please use sparingly, especially if it does not rain during your stay. Buy drinking water.
- At night, bugs are attracted to lights, so keep the doors and windows closed. We live in the tropics and have done all we can to mitigate pests, but you will see geckos, mosquitoes, beetles, ants and hear the Coqui frogs at night.
- We have cans in the carport to sort your rubbish for the transfer station located down the road with a trash shoot.
- While the hammock is on a covered lanai it is exposed to the weather, which can be wet if stormy outside. Plan accordingly.
Just some of the nearby attractions:
- Stroll to the clothing optional Kehena Black Sand Beach and if lucky or here during the right season spot sea turtles, spinner dolphins & whales!
- See the 2018 lava flow at MacKenzie State Park.
- Hike to Isaac Hale and plunge in the new warm pond behind the sand bar and black sand beach by the dock.
- Keep hiking to Pohoiki.
- Walk to Kaimu Beach.
- Have a drink or a bite to eat with the locals at Uncle Robert's.
- See the Star of the Sea Painted Church.
- Fissure 8 in Leilani Estates.
- Lava Tree State Monument.
Note: Our home has two entrances & kitchens (one per floor). We have it available as separate listings: the entire top studio (this listing #KehenaBeachPenthouse), the entire middle 2 bedroom (#KehenaBeachMezzanine) & both: the entire house (#KehenaBeachTreehouse). The bottom floor is a locked basement used for the catchment (water) and storage with no guest access.
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The perfect place to truly getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life and experience a rejuvenating Hawaiian vacation retreat with your significant other, family or friends. Nestled in romantic, old Hawaii in the quaint and friendly coastal community of Kehena Beach Estates, within walking distance to the exotic, clothing-optional black sand beach you will learn the meaning of relaxation. Awake to the soothing sounds of the ocean, nature’s music night and day. This custom home was designed to take advantage of the prevailing trade winds, which provides comfortable temperatures throughout the day and evening all year round. The open floor plan and many windows frame the tropical treetop views and even slices of ocean views pop out between the trees from the upper lanais. Mature tropical landscaping grows all around with specimen bamboo, plumeria, avocado, palms, banana, citrus and ginger - please feel free to enjoy some fresh produce from the garden! Environmentalists will appreciate the water catchment system and solar water heating that service the entire property. For the techies out there, we provide desks and chairs, WIFI, cell booster, Roku on each floor's TV for streaming video like Netflix or Amazon and the bonus USB plugs throughout. The Hawaiian style layout and separate entrances allow for privacy or group entertaining for families and friends alike. Meander through the indoor and outdoor spaces including two separate living areas, lounge in a hammock on either of the two main lanais, enjoy a backyard shower on the lower most lanai, gaze over the front yard on the Juliette balcony in the honeymoon suite or climb the spiral staircase to impressive 360 degree views from the stargazing upper most deck.
Experience penthouse living in the upper unit featuring an open floor plan, perfect for couples, honeymooners or young families. Walk into your living room and choose to lounge on the chaise, enjoy stunning views from the papasan or kick back in the ratan recliner to watch your favourite show. Cook a gourmet meal in the well-equipped kitchen with new GE & Samsung stainless steel appliances and serve it on the lanai after opening the fully retractable screen and glass doors. Relax in the large soaking tub or rinse off in the open shower before retiring to your king-sized four poster bed with sheers billowing in the breeze after stargazing on the upper lanai.
- Our home has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. We follow Airbnb’s five-step enhanced cleaning process, which is based on Airbnb’s cleaning handbook that was developed in partnership with experts. We provide extra cleaning supplies, so you can clean and sanitize during your stay.
- Luxury 1800 thread count brushed microfiber linens and 100% Turkish Cotton towels.
- Fans, luggage racks, hangers, hanging shelves and extra towels and bedding in each bedroom closet.
- AC upstairs. Ceiling fan on lower level.
- We provide beach towels and 2 snorkels/masks, 2 coolers, umbrellas and 2 chairs for your beach, tide pool, volcano and other Hawaiian adventures. Don't forget to pack your hiking shoes! There are many great hikes to choose from around here.
- We have the fastest internet available in our area: 1 Gigabit Fiberoptic.
- We have a cell phone booster for those that want to stay in touch or if you prefer you can just as easily be unplugged, as this is rural Hawaii.
- International travel plug adapter on hand just in case.
- Water is limited to the catchment tank on-site. Please use sparingly, especially if it does not rain during your stay. Buy drinking water.
- At night, bugs are attracted to lights, so keep the doors and windows closed. We live in the tropics and have done all we can to mitigate pests, but you will see geckos, mosquitoes, beetles, ants and hear the Coqui frogs at night.
- We have cans in the carport to sort your rubbish for the transfer station located down the road with a trash shoot.
- While the hammock is on a covered lanai it is exposed to the weather, which can be wet if stormy outside. Plan accordingly.
Just some of the nearby attractions:
- Stroll to the clothing optional Kehena Black Sand Beach and if lucky or here during the right season spot sea turtles, spinner dolphins & whales!
- See the 2018 lava flow at MacKenzie State Park.
- Hike to Isaac Hale and plunge in the new warm pond behind the sand bar and black sand beach by the dock.
- Keep hiking to Pohoiki.
- Walk to Kaimu Beach.
- Have a drink or a bite to eat with the locals at Uncle Robert's.
- See the Star of the Sea Painted Church.
- Fissure 8 in Leilani Estates.
- Lava Tree State Monument.
Note: Our home has two entrances & kitchens (one per floor). We have it available as separate listings: the entire top studio (this listing #KehenaBeachPenthouse), the entire middle 2 bedroom (#KehenaBeachMezzanine) & both: the entire house (#KehenaBeachTreehouse). The bottom floor is a locked basement used for the catchment (water) and storage with no guest access.
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Property manager
Jenn & Kristian
Languages
English
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Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 13–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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Property Registration Number TA-097-435-7504-01, GE-097-435-7504-01
About the area
Pahoa
Located in Kehena Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Pahoa, this apartment is in a rural area and on the beach. Mackenzie State Park and Kehena Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pohoiki and Hobby Garden Hawaii. Hilo Coffee Mill and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
Pahoa, HI
What's nearby
- Kehena Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- The Point - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
- SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
- Pohoiki Beach - 21 min drive - 13.0 km
- Isaac Hale Beach Park - 21 min drive - 13.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kalapana uncle Roberts awa bar - 7 min drive
- Karuna Foods - 7 min drive
- Uncle's Kitchen - 7 min drive
- Kalapana Lava Boat Tour - 7 min drive
- Dosa Mama - 8 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Jenn & Kristian

My beautiful wife Jenn is from Canada and my name is Kristian, I am from Finland. Jenn is a Linguist and I have a degree in Computer Science and Mathematics. We run an online gardening store having given up successful careers in HR & Recruitment and IT Consulting respectively.
We met in Oregon, USA through mutual friends and have been together since 1998. We work hard so we can play hard. In our off-time we enjoy traveling, gardening, camping, hiking, chocolate making, grilling and always look forward to First Friday Feasting with our Framily and hosting our friends and family.
Our favorite places to travel include India, Jamaica, Hawaii as well as Europe and love to meet new people from around the world.
We met in Oregon, USA through mutual friends and have been together since 1998. We work hard so we can play hard. In our off-time we enjoy traveling, gardening, camping, hiking, chocolate making, grilling and always look forward to First Friday Feasting with our Framily and hosting our friends and family.
Our favorite places to travel include India, Jamaica, Hawaii as well as Europe and love to meet new people from around the world.
Why they chose this property
Kehena Beach Estates is a family friendly neighborhood. The property is a short stroll from the black sand beach & boasts access to a number of outdoor activities & unique festival like Sunday Drum Circle. Kaimu Beach Park, MacKenzie State Recreation Area, Isaac Hale Beach Park, new beaches & the 2018 lava flows are a short drive away. Uncle Robert's & Kaimu Corner Store in Kalapana are the closest Bar, Restaurant & Store. Wednesday night & Saturday morning market at Uncle's must not be missed.
The practical things:
- Grocery Store/Corner Store: the closest is the Kaimu Corner Store. Next closest are Pahoa's Malama Market or Island Naturals.
- Pharmacy: Pahoa Pharmacy or Longs Drugs in Pahoa.
- Neighborhood Restaurant: the nearest is Uncle Robert's in Kalapana. In Pahoa town you will find Kaleo's Bar & Grill and Ning's Thai Cuisine. There are also Pizza places, Paolo's Bistro, etc. In Hilo try Hilo Bay Cafe (New American), Sombat's (Thai) or Kamana Kitchen (Indian).
- Coffee Shop: Sirius Coffee Connection in Pahoa, or brew your own Kona Coffee.
- Nearby Park or Green Space: Besides our Kehena Black Sand Beach there is Kaimu Beach Park, MacKenzie State Recreation Area & Isaac Hale Beach Park.
- Laundromat: Suds 'n Duds Laundromat in Pahoa
- Main Transportation Hub or Bus Stop: There is a bus stop on the main road but the bus doesn't really come by regularly, so we highly recommending renting a car.
The practical things:
- Grocery Store/Corner Store: the closest is the Kaimu Corner Store. Next closest are Pahoa's Malama Market or Island Naturals.
- Pharmacy: Pahoa Pharmacy or Longs Drugs in Pahoa.
- Neighborhood Restaurant: the nearest is Uncle Robert's in Kalapana. In Pahoa town you will find Kaleo's Bar & Grill and Ning's Thai Cuisine. There are also Pizza places, Paolo's Bistro, etc. In Hilo try Hilo Bay Cafe (New American), Sombat's (Thai) or Kamana Kitchen (Indian).
- Coffee Shop: Sirius Coffee Connection in Pahoa, or brew your own Kona Coffee.
- Nearby Park or Green Space: Besides our Kehena Black Sand Beach there is Kaimu Beach Park, MacKenzie State Recreation Area & Isaac Hale Beach Park.
- Laundromat: Suds 'n Duds Laundromat in Pahoa
- Main Transportation Hub or Bus Stop: There is a bus stop on the main road but the bus doesn't really come by regularly, so we highly recommending renting a car.
What makes this property unique
Stay in and enjoy the peace and quiet of our neighborhood and it's tropical setting in paradise complete with song birds, 'io (Hawaiian hawk) soaring overhead, the sounds of the ocean, trade winds and sunshine during the day and amazing stargazing at night (with the occasional clouds and rain). Kickback on the hammock, sip on a cocktail, or soak in the sun on the lanai or pick some fruit from the yard (when in season). Slow down and unwind, you are officially on island time.
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