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Serene, Restored House from Sugar Days with Sweeping Ocean Views

Holiday home in Honokaa with kitchen and balcony

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Watch whales and dolphins from your private bench overlooking Pacific Ocean
The View House
A spacious, lovely kitchen with view of Hawaii foliage. Looking mauka.
The kitchen island looking makai.
A fruit basket welcomes you to the joys of living in a tropical fruit orchard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Waipio Valley Lookout
  • Place, Waipio Beach
  • Place, Hawaiian Vanilla Company
  • Airport, Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Serene, Restored House from Sugar Days with Sweeping Ocean Views



LATEST NEWS: VOLCANO ERUPTION

THE VOLCANO: The volcano eruption has little effect on our part of the island. The eruption is on the other end of the Island from our location. The trade winds blow most of the smoke to the southern end of the Island and has no impact on us at all. If the trade winds abate, we might temporarily get a little vog (fog plus smog). Otherwise, know that you are safe with us.

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The View House is the epitome of graciousness, peace, quiet, and privacy. It is a tropical oasis on three acres of manicured grounds, fragrant flowers, and tropical fruit trees. The predominant colors are the crystal-clear blue sky, countless shades of tropical green foliage, and the deep blue-green ocean. The oxygen-rich air reaches the estate untainted over 2500 miles of the Pacific. The sunlight actually sparkles in the air at times. All these elements taken together create a Garden of Eden that you will never want to leave.

From the large, sweeping lanai (deck), Maui can be seen in the distance across the Pacific. The View House is a lovingly renovated and updated sugar company's employee's house, retaining the feel of a bygone era. Superbly crafted and furnished with tropical bamboo and teak furniture, it offers an elegant and light-filled space.

All water running into the house comes from deep Island aquifers and is double-filtered and pure. Floors are hardwood and tile. The house features a lovely bathroom with a soaking tub, a large, fully-equipped kitchen with Mexican counter tops, a master bedroom with a queen bed and ocean view, a small bedroom with twin beds and garden view, and a fold-out queen bed in the living room. Both of these rooms are available on the second floor.

PLEASE NOTE THAT TWO ADDITIONAL ROOMS are available for extra charges per night:

-- The Mermaid Room, a lovely, small room on the first floor of the View House has an orchard and ocean view. It has one twin bed. The bathroom facilities and spa are just outside the door to the room. $35 extra per night.

-- The Buddha Room, at the entrance to the property separate but adjacent to the View House, has a full-size (double) bed and 1/2 bath (toilet and sink). The shower facilities are 30 steps away on the spa deck. $50 extra per night.

** These rooms must be booked separately by contacting the owner directly.

With all spaces occupied, including the queen bed fold out in the living room, the possible total occupancy of the facility can be as many as eight people. (two in the master bedroom queen, two in the twin beds in the small bedroom, two on the queen fold out in the living room, one in the Mermaid Room and one in the Buddha room.)

For even deeper relaxation, guests at the View House have exclusive use of our spa. Our infrared sauna, hot tub, and cold tub sit on totally private decks, surrounded by lime and moringa trees. Guests will find an additional shower room and water closet in the adjoining tiled breezeway.

This property is our only rental. We are a small, private operation and offer a serene, safe, exceptionally clean environment in “old Hawaii,” off the beaten track. There is one other house on the 3-acre property where the property managers reside. They will be available should you need anything during your stay. The caretaker lives in a small trailer at the far corner of the property.

We are 4 miles from spectacular Waipio Valley and 4 miles from a historic small “sugar town” with all amenities. We are an hour from Kona and an hour from Hilo, making both sides of the Island accessible. The most common feedback we get is that the home and property are more beautiful than the photos.

If you are coming to the Big Island in search of beauty, peace, serenity, relaxation, and rejuvenation, you have found what you are looking for! Our part of the island still expresses traditional Hawaiian “Aloha,” and the View House is the culmination of your quest.

Please Note: The listed price is for two guests per night. There is an additional charge of $15/night per guest over two. For example, 3 total guests would incur a charge of $15 extra per night, 4 total guests would incur a charge of $30 extra per night, and so on…

Keywords: House, Vacation Rental, Private, Spa, Hot Tub, Sauna, Hawaii, Big Island, naturopathic

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Ocean view

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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
Children love to graze in the orchard.
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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
There are provisions for smokers in the carport.

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
Property Registration Number GE-157-521-5104-02, TA-157-521-5104-02

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Honokaa

Located in Honokaa, this holiday home is in the city centre. Katsu Goto Memorial and Parker Ranch Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Waipio Valley Lookout. Kalopa State Recreation Area and Hawaiian Vanilla Company are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Honokaa, HI

What's nearby

  • Hamakua Heritage Corridor - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Waipio Valley Lookout - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Waipio Beach - 17 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Hawaiian Vanilla Company - 25 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 54 min drive - 56.9 km

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tex Drive In & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Honoka’a Public House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ahualoa Family Farms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Andrade’s Honokaa Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lean-To Farm Coffeeshop - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene, Restored House from Sugar Days with Sweeping Ocean Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene, Restored House from Sugar Days with Sweeping Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene, Restored House from Sugar Days with Sweeping Ocean Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene, Restored House from Sugar Days with Sweeping Ocean Views located?

Located in the heart of Honokaa, this holiday home is steps from Hamakua Heritage Corridor and within 6 mi (10 km) of Katsu Goto Memorial and Waipio Valley Lookout. Hiilawe Waterfall and Hamakua Country Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 231 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 231 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carla D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home in a great location. We loved the views, the peaceful atmosphere and the fresh fruit from the orchard.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

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

Beautiful property and comfortable home. Can’t beat the views!

We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

georgia b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely restored home with lots of windows to enjoy the lush landscaping and ocean views.The landlord provides everything you need. Nearby Honokaa old town is lovely.My favorite part of the house was the peaceful location, the ocean breezes, the cleanliness of the home, and the stars at night. It was easy to get to Volcano national Park, state park hiking, beaches on the southwest side, and my favorite coffee shop in Waimea.Would love to visit each year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Serene is the Perfect Description

My husband and I were looking for the perfect place to stay, and Wow! did we find it! The property is spectacular with a treasure trove of fruit and nut trees to discover.The hosts are thoughtful and provided a wonderful experience. The hot tub, sauna and cold plunge were a great way to restore. Each day we spent on the lanai for our meals enjoying the sweeping views. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

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

Excellent staycation

We loved the hot tub and sauna. Exactly what we’d hoped to renew ourselves. Mahalo!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa B.

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

Rejuvenating!

What a wonderful surprise to find everything exactly as described. We loved our visit! So sweet and serene!🙏🌺💯
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Lovely cottage

The cottage is nice, beautiful views, beautiful grounds to walk around in with fresh fruit to be enjoyed off the trees. The owners live next door and are absolutely lovely people with vast knowledge of the area and all the rare and unusual plants on the grounds. It is a very private area and lends to a very calm and relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn A.

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

Eden

Purely sublime in every respect. Hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melba J.

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

Lovely and comfortable

My spouse and I enjoyed our stay. “View House” has a spectacular view on the ocean, especially from the garden. The kitchen was well equipped, and Wi-Fi was a nice benefit. We ran out of time to try the hot tub and sauna, but it was a nice option to have.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

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

Peaceful

What a slice of heaven. We loved walking around the property, listening to the nightlife sounds, having breakfast on the deck with the geckos and the view. The hot tub was an amazing treat after a day of exploring. The hosts and their caretaker were so welcoming and provided a lovely selection of fruits and fresh flowers. We loved this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordia B.

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

Amazing!

The house is the perfect size for 4. The view is incredible and the grounds are magical. The caretakers are super sweet and thoughtful. We stay in a lot of rentals and this one is one of our best ever! The photos don't do it justice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A., New Mexico

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

Big island 2022

Really enjoyed the quiet beauty of the place including a beautiful garden with fruit trees. The host are kind and generous. They were very responsive and really helped us in a lot of ways. We would certainly recommend this rental to friends and family.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin l.

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

Perfect

the property was perfect for us, we explored the Hamakua Coast to Hilo, enjoyed sleeping in with the ocean breeze coming in the sliding doors. no issues with pests. the hot tub was relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The View House has stunning views over the ocean and a private garden full of fruit and nut trees that guests can pick. The house is beautiful and welcoming, with a great deck, sauna and hot tub. The hosts are wonderful and very knowledgeable about local places to visit. Its location is strategically placed between Kona and Hilo, the biggest towns. We could visit all the key sites like the Volcano National park, Botanical Gardens, waterfalls, fabulous beaches, black sand beach, etc. in one day. Our vacation was perfect- the trip of a lifetime!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

25th Anniversary

We loved the location, the ocean view, the gardens, fresh fruit, and the stars were absolutely amazing. We wished we’d had more time. If we return we will definitely search for this house first. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

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

The perfect view to wake up to

This was the perfect stay on the Big Island! You can’t beat that view!!! We were worried about the location, but even though it meant a bit of a drive everywhere, it was such a peaceful place to come back to after a busy day. The house had everything we needed; beach umbrella, beach chair, boogie boards, a cooler bag, ice packs and more. The house was comfortable and had enough room for the 4 of us to spread out. The hot tub was very relaxing. Host was quick to respond to my message.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail H.

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

Peaceful retreat at the View House

Our family of four, including myself, my husband, 10 year old son, and 18 year old daughter, had a very nice stay. We had stayed on the Kohala coast prior to our stay in Honoka’a, and it was refreshing to get away from the resort zone. The property is very serene, with a well established orchard that we enjoyed exploring. We also really enjoyed the sauna and hot tub- it was great to soak after a day adventuring and to go early morning saunas. This rental is about an hour drive to the Kohala coast, and an hour from Hilo. On our second day there we visited the Botanical Garden near Hilo- highly recommended! I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great! Very relaxing yet still had all the essentials. It was super fun walking the property and enjoying all the fresh fruit! Star gazing in the hot tub was also enjoyable. Overall we enjoyed our stay so much & had so much fun exploring the big island. Only downside is the closest beach is about a 20 minute drive and there is no AC so it can get warm during the day, but wasn’t a problem at night.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was present as advertised, and the spa facilities were a nice addition to the house, considering there is no nearby beach access, although maybe not quite as high-end as one may expect based on other spa experiences. The views were amazing, and the house was charmingly decorated and furnished. We had a great stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house, view, garden, and hosts were amazing. Great view of everything from the ocean to the night sky. House was clean and hosts were very informative about location, directions and gave us a great place to explore the rest of the big island.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yojiro F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
細やかな配慮が行き届いた宿でした。全てのものがクリーンで使いやすかったです。ホノカアの街も小さくてとても趣がありました。庭もさまざまな果樹があり、広々とした空間でリフレッシュするのに最適でした。5日間過ごしましたが、飽きることなく旅の疲れを癒すことができました。ありがとうございました!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay at the property. It’s got a lovely back porch and view! We love walking the grounds and plucking fruit off the trees to sample!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Peaceful Stay - Loved the Breeze

We had a relaxing stay at the View House. It's located close to Honoka'a to get goods, if needed, and also convenient to explore Waipi'o Valley. The house and grounds are as advertised. We took advantage of all of the fresh fruit available. Lots of orange juice and lemonade during our stay! The breeeze coming off the ocean is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property and host! Doesn’t get much better for easy living in HI. THANK YOU again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Exceptional and serene

Relaxing location on a lsrge property inunspoiled countryside. Sauna and hot tub were excellent amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Marcel Hernandez

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My wife, Connie, and I are both Naturopathic Physicians. Our dear friends, Marcus and Shigeko Bachino, work with us in providing unobtrusive support, when needed. It is a blessing to live in this special place and be so closely in touch with the land. We welcome all visitors with warm aloha and invite them to partake in the healing, restorative energies that are so tangible everywhere on the property.

Why they chose this property

We looked for land to purchase in Hawaii for more than 10 years before we found this little piece of paradise. When we bought it, it had two aging plantation houses in need of extreme TLC. Our close friends thought we were nuts. Many years later, even Hawaii-born visitors marvel at the beauty and magic that are so tangible everywhere on the property.
Special places with benches invite visitors to stop and breathe in the beauty. Fruit tree loaded with their bounty are perfect for grazing.

What makes this property unique

Imagine that you wake up in the morning to the songs of tropical birds. The sunrise is filtering through the palms, jacaranda and orchid trees, creating shadow patterns on the walls of your bedroom. The soft, gentle rain that fell through part of the night created a soothing cadence on the metal roof of your lovely quarters. You have slept well. Sliding open the large glass door, you step from your bedroom out onto the lanai, take a deep breath of pure ocean air, do a few stretches and gaze out over the deep blues of the Pacific Ocean. The trade winds are light. It is a sparkling clear day. Across the channel, Maui is shrouded in a slight mist. Donning a sarong, you walk down the lanai steps into the orchard to collect your fruit salad. A couple of ripe papayas, a passion fruit or two and a starfruit tumble into your harvest basket. A hand of tasty apple bananas awaits you on the kitchen counter. A huge, round butter avocado and a couple of Tahitian limes complete your breakfast. What to do after breakfast? Should you pack a picnic lunch and hike 40 minutes through the miles of preserve bordering the estate to the spectacular coastal views from the cliffs overlooking the ocean? Perhaps a beach trip to the legendary Waipio Valley, just four miles away? Or a 5-minute trip into town to browse the galleries and have a cup of tea? There are so many things to see and do on the island, like visiting the volcano, driving up to the Mauna Kea observatories, exploring the lush drive to Hilo. Maybe you'll just lie in the hammock for a while and think about it. Or lounge in the spa. After all, it is a gorgeous day, and you are here to relax and rejuvenate.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Japanese

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