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The Honey House is a bungalow in a tropical garden
Honey House entry area
Honey House king size bed
Honey House
The Honey House, a big breezy space

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 444.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Pahoa, HI
  • Place, Pohoiki Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Isaac Hale Beach Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tropical garden bungalow - all the comforts

Honey House is a finely finished piece of craftsmanship. Easy access, no stairs. It is a stand-alone 480 square foot garden bungalow.
Hardwoods accent the living area. The full bath features a tiled shower, granite counter, and access to a garden lanai. We feature whole house water filtration and UV treatment, with regular ph adjustment so you can drink from any faucet in the house. The kitchen has a gas range and all kinds of cooking equipment. There is a king size bed and a big fluffy futon couch that can be turned into a 2nd bed if needed.

We have fiberoptic wifi. Works for Zoom and phone calls, streaming, etc.

Honey House has a floor and a ceiling fan, screened windows, windows that close in case of wind or rain, curtains for privacy. On site host in separate house in case you need anything.

We offer plenty of fresh fruit from our orchards, whatever is in season. Oranges, lemons, avocados and bananas are usually available during winter months. Exotics like mangosteen and jaboticaba happen periodically. In the orchard is a shared outdoor shower, hot & cold, also filtered and drinkable.

We are located on a secluded clothing optional acre in Kehena Beach Estates, on the the Puna coastline, and most easily accessed from Hilo airport. We are only 5 minutes walk from Kehena black sand beach yet surrounded by fruit trees, fragrant flowers, and edible gardens. The song of the frogs, crickets and toads have a delightful natural rhythm that puts us to sleep every night. We have colorful house geckos, a suite of outdoor cats and muscovy ducks, and sometimes wild pigs visit. Temperatures in the winter are sometimes in the sixties at night and usually in the eighties by mid day. Winter is humpback whale season and whale song can sometimes be heard at night right from your bed.

You can walk two blocks down our quiet street to the end and then take a neighborhood trail that comes out on Kalapana Kapoho Road right across from the beach. Or take the road all the way. Hawaiian spinner dolphins often stop in for a visit to our beach. Kehena Beach faces east. It is sunny in the morning and shady in the afternoon. Quiet and often nearly deserted in the morning, a big party with drumming every Sunday afternoon.

STVR Registration Number: STVR-19-359535
NUC Number: NUC-19-1078


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Tame ducks roaming the grounds. Enclosed yard.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor couch provided to use as smoking area if d
No shoes inside the house. Porch lights off once you are in for the night. Keep noise to a minimum 9pm-6am.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number TA-108-809-6256-01, GE-108-809-6256-01, 3120310530000

About the area

Pahoa

Located in Kehena Beach Estates, a neighbourhood in Pahoa, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Mackenzie State Park and Pohoiki reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center and Hobby Garden Hawaii. Hilo Coffee Mill and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Pahoa, HI

What's nearby

  • Kehena Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pohoiki Beach - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Isaac Hale Beach Park - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Port of Hilo - 54 min drive - 67.0 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 57 min drive - 68.9 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uncle's Awa Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Behind the Bamboo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ono Korean Bbq - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Uncle’s Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪paradise - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical garden bungalow - all the comforts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tropical garden bungalow - all the comforts?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tropical garden bungalow - all the comforts on 2 May 2026 start from NZ$179, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tropical garden bungalow - all the comforts?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tropical garden bungalow - all the comforts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical garden bungalow - all the comforts?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical garden bungalow - all the comforts located?

Located in Kehena Beach Estates, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center and within 6 miles (10 km) of Star of the Sea Painted Church and Mackenzie State Park. Pohoiki and Pohoiki Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome stay. Everything was as described. Dave is a great host. He brought us oranges the first morning and we enjoyed the avocados and Hawaiian hot peppers from the property too.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dave’s a great host! He’s there for you every day!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi H.

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

We had a wonderful time at the Honey House! A little slice of paradise!

Dave was on-site and helpful for our entire stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Great Place

Very peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MaryJo W.

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

beautiful property

Very clean with everything you need!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellie B.

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

Wonderful!!

Best rental we’ve ever stayed in!! Delightfully surprised by how much there was to see/do nearby. David was a wonderful host!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeri R.

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

Paradise

The property is beautiful. The owner is friendly and knowledgeable. I can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LUKE K.

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

Great trip

Property was great, experience was even better. Dave was friendly and easy to work with. Will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy B.

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

Honey House

Quaint property tucked away in a quiet neighborhood and very close to the beach. It’s a little far from activities but a nice change to get off the grid and unwind.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa E.

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

Bohemian Retreat

Island paradise nestled in tropical foilage with walking distance to the powerful Pacific Ocean. People in the neighborhood are laid back & friendly. The bungalow is spacious and equipped with the essentials. Dave was very welcoming and generous to share his knowledge of the ecosystem and the surrounding community.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kalena Y.

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

Rural Living

A lot of bugs, a lot ducks, a lot of cats, a lot of heart.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina C.

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

Honey House

Honey House was a beautiful place to stay for my son and me for 8 days. It is surrounded by fruit trees, coconut palms, very friendly kitties and ducks. Occasionally, you might see a wild pig there too. It is very close to the beach, and the area is just beautiful! David is very welcoming and helpful. He and Val made sure we had everything we needed and more. We are very grateful for that beautiful getaway and are looking forward to returning one day 🌞
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

A simple bungalow near the sea

The property is a simple bungalow near the sea. It's a large room with a bed and sofa, a galley kitchen and bathroom and shower. The kitchen has the essentials, including microwave and coffee maker. The bungalow is set in a nicely wooded lot, with lots of cats, ducks and fruit trees. In the tropics, bugs are inevitable, but they were not a problem. The beach is about a 5 minute walk: ask about the path to avoid having to walk on the busy road. The owner is very friendly and helpful. We've stayed many times, always enjoyed it and always look forward to staying again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Second Visit

One of the most beautiful places in the world imho! Dave is so kind. He spent several hours answering my questions about botany and geology. He shared produce from his garden. Dave was always unobtrusively available. We felt so completely at home, yet also like we were in a wonderful dream. We went to Kona for two days and endured the craziness and chaos…. couldn’t wait to get back to Ole Ole Street! We can’t wait to visit again!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kenneth L.

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

Authentic South Island Experience

We had a great time staying at Honey House. Fresh fruit - oranges, Avocados, limes, eggplant courtesy of our host and owner Dave. Also, the best knives. We felt like we were one with the tropical jungle. Dave is a great host with a ton of local knowledge. This is not a resort area, but there are local farmers markets and small groceries and organic fare close by. The coast is amazing for the.views. Many places to pull off and enjoy the crashing waves.and see the results of the 2018 Volcanic eruption. Very humbling. We highly recommend Dave’s place for those who don’t expect a resort. Mahalo Dave.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Relaxing stay near the shore

The property is a small studio bungalow. The kitchen has the necessities: stove, fridge, coffee maker, pots, pans, etc. The bathroom is clean. The main room has a comfortable king bed, sofa and dinner table. The new high speed Wifi was a pleasant surprise and makes up for the absence of a cell signal. David is super friendly and accommodating. The yard is a working food forest, complemented by ducks and cats (lots of cats). The gifts of fresh fruit and avocados were very welcome! The beach is a short walk, but everything else is a drive, so it's a good idea to stock up before heading down. This was our third or maybe fourth stay and we've always enjoyed it. We're looking forward to another visit, hopefully not too long from now!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghannraye S.

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

Paradise

We enjoyed our stay immensely. It was the best Hawaiian vacation yet! Better than Maui or Kauai. Far away from the resorts, the house is on a piece of land surrounded by floura and fauna on the SE corner of the island. The sound of the birds were magical, almost hypnotic. We loved our daily visits from the kitties and ducks. It is walking distance to a black sand beach which was our favorite on the island. It is down the road from a hippyish farmers market. One review I read said it’s a place for vegan crazed hippies which is correct and great! We didn’t get to go to the live music on Wednesday nights. Pahoa was cool and we loved Kaleos. Dave was our favorite host, he is has great energy and obviously loves the life he lives on this beautiful land.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darryl S.

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

Become One With Nature At The Honey House…!

Jay and I had a fantastic 21-day stay at the Honey House in Kehena! This was what we needed: Eschewing the trend and bustle of the Kona side, a retreat to the slower Hilo side, and more specifically the Puna District. Dave, our Host, greeted us upon arrival with a bounty of fruits fresh-picked right from the property. And, too, weekly for our stay! He’s very low-key and we had a lot of privacy. We enjoyed the menagerie of critters! At night, the cacophony of sounds were like being in the Amazon! All this said, Honey House is very “country”, very close to nature (with feral pigs/boars), and a bit outside of things, so it might not be for everyone, especially if you’re accustomed to the Kona lifestyle. We look forward to another retreat there in the near future! Highly recommend to folks who go camping in the woods and such. Darryl
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felix G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dave ist ein super Gastgeber, der uns mit frischem Obst und Avocado ausgiebig versorgt hat und sich botanisch bestens auskennt. Er hat sehr viele gute Tipps für die direkte Umgebung. Wir hatten ein Moskitonetz nebst Aufhängootionen dabei und es nicht bereut. Zum nahegelegenen black sand beach muss man über Felsen absteigen, was mit festem Schuhwerk aber unproblematisch ist.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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First visit to Hawaii

We stayed at Honey House for 4 nights. It was a great home base for exploring the east side of Big Island using a web driving app. It is a bit dark if you return after sunset. Overall we had a good stay. Host is friendly and responsive. The animal friends kept us entertained.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

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Living Local

David was a great host- helped us check in, orient, and shared some wonderful tips. This is a chill spot to use as a home base for restful, local experiences. A short stroll to black sand beach. Easy drive to Pahoa and Hilo- but away from tourists. Not fancy, but will def keep you relaxed and feeling the Hawaiian vibe
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Amazing Place to Stay

My hope was to stay in a comfortable place, but in the heart of nature. This really fit the bill. Our house was clean and spacious, with screened windows on all sides. Intoxicating fragrance of plumeria flowers. Entrancing songs of birds to wake to. Hypnotic, sleep-inducing chorus of tree frogs at night. All the tools needed for cooking just about everything. Long list of spices, oils and condiments provided, so don’t do your shopping until after you arrive. Dave, our host, was a cornucopia of natural history and of an endless list of activities. Dave was so kind and respectful, usually right there working on the farm, never intrusive. Felt like an extremely safe environment. I would have enjoyed a gentler path to the ocean, rather than climbing down a rugged, though short, path. Ocean is not really conducive to swimming. About 10 min hike from the bungalow. We were low key, enjoying a tour from Hilo to Maunakea (ask for Dave at Arnott’s, a real treasure for the island). Could have spent 2 days at Volcano Park; stunning experience. The Botanical garden N of Hilo was outstanding…. Plan 3-4 hours of gentle hiking. Afternoon spent in Kona was beautiful- but crowded- reminded me of Myrtle Beach. Downtown Hilo has a lot of interesting shops. This area S of Hilo had rain just about every day, but never lasting that long. Summing up: we give Dave and the Honey House the highest possible rating. Same for the VRBO experience. And for Alamo and for the airport environment.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Y.

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

Seven days at Honey House

Not fancy but very clean and very comfortable. Definitely off the beaten path, and a good choice if you want to avoid the resort crowds. Walking distance to beaches and sea cliffs, but you'll need a vehicle to get anywhere else. About 9 miles to Pahoa where there is a market and other services. Saturday market at Uncle Roberts is a must. Host Dave lives next door, and was responsive to our questions and needs, and otherwise just let us be. We had zero issues with either privacy or security. Neighborhood is very quiet and although houses are close together the abundant vegetation screens all adjacent properties (even Dave's) from view. Fresh papaya during our visit! My only suggestion for this property was better outdoor seating.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve m.

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Secret Garden Paradise

My wife and I spent a week here celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary/second honeymoon and it was wonderful. Our host Dave was fantastic. We flew into Kona and didn’t arrive until about 1am, Dave still came out to greet us. Being a resident for over 30 years, he was very knowledgeable about things to do in the area and across the island. He gave us fresh fruit from the garden (that you’re literally living in) almost every day. The bed was very comfortable! The frog songs at night lulled is to sleep. There’s a beach very close to property, it’s about a 15 minute walk or a 2 minute drive. We watched the sunrise there a couple of times. I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for something not so “commercial” or “touristy”. We have vowed to return here for our next stay on the Big Island. There’s so much to do! But this place is also perfect if you want to just relax and have not much to do!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Cute Jungle Cottage

Great stay in the new lava area. Completely surrounded by lush vegetation and an orchard. Dave will bring you fresh fruit and veggies. The gecko's on the ceiling are cute and there are local friendly cats and ducks. Kehena Black Sand Beach is an easy 5 minute walk. The coqui frogs will lull you to sleep in this open air screened cottage.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dave

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Why they chose this property

We have loved this area since we first arrived as visitors in the 80's. Have seen the various lava flows over the years, development and changes... and the beauty of this place never fails to make us feel blessed to be here.

What makes this property unique

We were looking for soil so we could grow fruit trees and a garden. Also wanted to be close to Kehena beach.

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