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Spectacular Views and Natural Beauty

Holiday home in Honomu with kitchen and patio

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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 697.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Place, Akaka Falls
Place, Akaka Falls State Park
Place, Port of Hilo
Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Views and Natural Beauty

On the slopes of Mauna Kea, at 1200’ above the little town of Honomu is located the great waterfall of Akaka. Nearby, on top a hill is our private little piece of paradise. The house overlooks a vast swath of East Hawaii. From the blue of Hilo Bay to the mountain top of Mauna Kea , and across miles of the Hamakua Coast. You can see sights of verdant splendor from this home which sits on fifteen acres that borders a stream. This idyllic setting and the comfort of this home gives your spirit a lift. You 'get away from it all feel'.
Main house Upstairs has private entry and exclusive use of hot tub and lanai. There are three bedrooms and two baths, a fully equipped kitchen , dining area with seating for 6 people. Open lanai has a hot tub for relaxation after a long day enjoying the sights.
Main bedroom has king size bed, adjoining bathroom. The other two guest bedrooms have queen sized beds that share a full bath. Each room has an incredible view.

When you see this property, you will agree that it is one of a kind. Said to have one of the best views on the island, you feel like you are on Top of the World.

Akaka Farms is currently a working farm. We have a few animals, 2 adorable donkeys and several cats that only reside outside downstairs. Alec, one of owners is busy planting ground crops year around for the local markets. The emphasis is on biodynamic gardening.
Your privacy and personal enjoyment are our number one goals. Enjoy, relax and have fun.
The property sits on 15 acres with a gated entry.
NOTE: A private first floor area is occupied by Host/manager/owner.
STVR-19-344938
NUC 19-275

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 deadlock

Property Registration Number 3280100230002, GE-086-069-6576-01, TA-086-069-6576-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Honomu

Honomu is home to this holiday home. Pacific Tsunami Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include World Botanical Gardens and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. Onomea Tea Company Estate and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

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Honomu, HI

What's nearby

Akaka Falls State Park - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 26 min drive - 27.6 km
Rainbow Falls - 26 min drive - 27.3 km
Port of Hilo - 27 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mr. Ed's Bakery - ‬6 min drive
‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬13 min drive
‪The Hive - ‬6 min drive
‪Hilo Shark’s Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive
‪What's Shakin' Smoothies - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Views and Natural Beauty pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Views and Natural Beauty?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Views and Natural Beauty?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Views and Natural Beauty located?

Situated in Honomu, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Akaka Falls State Park and Akaka Falls. Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Hakalau Beach Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

25 March 2025

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

Simply Amazing

My wife and I have stayed at numerous time shares on the Hamakua Coast and this one is now our favorite. The home is spacious and comfortable and the views are out of this world. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

9 March 2025

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

We enjoyed our stay at this home about 12 mi. North of Hilo.

This property is beautiful, peaceful, and quiet. A good location from which to go to the Botanical Gardens, Akaka Falls, and to take the road north to Waimea. J&M Feb. 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

19 November 2015

Beautiful views, very peaceful.

We had a wonderful time staying at the "Akaka Falls house". The property felt very remote, yet was close enough to town. The ocean and pasture views were amazing. Overall it was very peaceful and relaxing. We enjoyed being so close to Akaka Falls, which we walked to several times.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2015

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

21 August 2015

Quiet and Beautiful

Sunrise views, a river and waterfall adjacent to the property, and peace and quiet all await you at this beautiful well kept vacation rental. The location is great for exploring the Hamakua coast and is close to Hilo town as well. The house was very clean offering all the amenities as our own home. We were very cozy and recommend this house for a vacation. We loved it and will visit again.

10/10 Excellent

Thuy W., Houston, Texas

17 March 2018

Wonderful place with gogeous view

Our family of 5 had a 3-night vacation here during Spring break 2018. It was so wonderful. Andrea and Stephen are very nice, the house truly has everything you need for your vacation, the gorgeous view, nice interior, stocked up necessary items for the kitchen, nice CD collection..... Andrea & Stephen,, Thanks so much for your kind hospitality and your warm welcome to our family. Best regards,

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kenna B.

1 August 2024

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

Amazing Place

This was a relaxing place to stay. Great location to get away from the busy city. Lots of space for 4 adults and the beds were very comfortable. The only complaint we have is that cats are roaming the property and like to crawl on vehicle and sleep on it for warmth. We had a rental car and they scratch the paint in several places on the hood. Just pop the hood of the vehicle and that will solve the issue.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle K.

8 February 2017

A True Pleasure

We stayed at this home with 2 young children. The house had everything we could possibly need. The hot tub was a real bonus after a long day. The views are magnificent - even saw the snow capped mountain. Everything was clean and well kept. This gentleman who lives downstairs couldn't have been more helpful. I can truly recommend this lovely home!

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

m d.

17 November 2024

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

Great place… weather out of our control

We have stayed here a few times in the past. We typically love it. We enjoyed the house and the bbq grill and the sunrises as usual. Krystal was very responsive to any questions we had during our stay. During some extremely rainy days/nights we enjoyed watching some Netflix. When the weather was nice the views were phenomenal. The house is very peaceful. This was October 2024 and unfortunately there were a few days of some severe rainy weather that was unusual even for the rainy side of the big island.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathie g.

6 February 2023

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

Privacy and Views

My husband and I spent 3 marvelous weeks at the Akaka Farm home! We felt so comfortable with the well-appointed kitchen, spacious living room, a lanai and a deck. Spectacular starry nights in the hot tub; ocean and pastoral views; walks to Akaka Falls and easy trips to Hilo and Honokaa. Make sure you check out the delicious food at The Hive in Honomu and the Hakalau Farmer’s Market to eat the most delicious Thai food! The owner Andrea and the caretaker Krystle were responsive and helpful. (An extra bonus for me was Asscot the donkey and ‘his’ four sheep and the caretakers’ cats!) A great get-away!

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elsa L.

7 April 2016

Nature Lovers Dream

If you love nature, you'll love this place. The home is well-appointed with lots of interesting decor. Quiet and relaxing. Beautiful sunrise views over the ocean. Lots of birds singing and nicely landscaped. Stephen, the caretaker, was there to greet us even though we arrived in the dark of night. He was very interesting to talk to and gave us many helpful hints on the best places to go on the west side of the island. Only one thing they could do to improve our stay and that is to update the address on the fence. LOVED OUR STAY!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

KAnani D., Bandon, Oregon

27 December 2014

Akaka falls

Andrea and her husband were wonderful and very accommodating. We landed October 1, 2014 to find this bungalow style home well furnished, and stocked with all the basic necessities. The house sits on a hill and on lush acreage of tropical plants. You can see the ocean from the porch! It is minutes away from Akaka falls, an amazing waterfall . It is 20-30 minutes outside of Hilo. There is tv and internet, washer and dryer. Would highly recommend! Very convenient, experience peaceful hawaiian country living with great hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Marjean P., Elkhart Lake

22 February 2018

Private Nest Above the Treetops

We thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful home perched high on the mountaintop. Totally secluded and private, yet close to everything. The sweetest and ripest fruit came from the nice folks with the fruit stand at the entrance to the road. Delicious local Hawaiian fare at the Low Store in Pepe'ekeo; giant array of tasty jams and spreads to go on fresh bakery from Mr. Ed's Bakery in Honomu. Favorite friendly lunch spot was Papa'aloa Country Store & Cafe. The house is wonderfully appointed that after exploring and lunch out during the day, we'd be happy to hurry home for the sunset and to listen to the frogs and night sounds and dine evenings at home, followed by some time in the hot tub under the stars. Total relaxation. We hope to return again soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eunice P.

8 July 2016

Peaceful and Unforgettable Visit

My family and I had a lovely visit and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. After a long flight and stressful travel schedule, it was such a treat to arrive in this peaceful and beautiful property. I loved that it was just outside Hilo and that the house was on a hilltop with beautiful views of the ocean and hillside. The rooms were very comfortable and there was so much room for storage if needed. We really enjoyed our mornings on the lanai and our visits with Stephen, the property caretaker. Stephen kindly brought us a bag of Lychee fruit, as it was in season, and we all loved it and bought more throughout our stay in Hawaii. The owners were adding a small exterior deck where they plan to have a hot tub ... that will be awesome once it is completed. I look forward to visiting again some day. Thanks for sharing your lovely home and making our stay unforgettable!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bob C.

28 January 2015

We love it!

It is very hard to get a sense for how cool this spot is from photos and words. As we approached for the first time we saw the house up on a prominent hill, all by itself, surrounded by agricultural lands and patches of forest vegetation - and we thought - that can't be it, can it? It was just too "one of a kind" and unbelievably perfect looking. But it turned out that the house on the hill was the right place and a lovely little private drive led us right to our own little patch of paradise! The setting is incredibly peaceful, especially if you like contemplating the deep blue curve of the ocean at a distance, and the verdant greens of forested and farmed hillsides, and amazingly snow-capped tops of the local volcano... The house is very comfortable and loved the covered lanai. Covered parking is sweet too. All in all I would certainly recommend the place and I hope to be back next year!

8/10 Good

Michael T.

12 September 2025

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

Andrea was an excellent host and Krystle and Alec were friendly and helpful downstairs neighbors. This was a great place to stay in mid-summer with temperatures in the 70s during the day and in the 60s at night. It is perfectly situated for exploring the Hamakua Coast. Honoli'i Beach is only twenty minutes away and Hilo is just a little further for groceries. Kilauea, Mauna Kea, and Mauna Loa are only an hour away. We saw two eruptions and spent lots of time exploring lava fields and caves. While it is 15-acre property, it is not private. The rental space is directly above the living quarters for the on-site managers and with open windows you hear all their conversations, telephone calls, and TV programs. And they probably hear everything from upstairs.When we checked in Krystle warned us of low water pressure and this proved to be an issue for the duration of our stay. Water pressure was so low that it was only practical to shower if nobody else was using water at the same time. Using the toilet or the kitchen sink could bring the shower to a trickle or even a dead stop.While the property overlooks a vast swath of Hawaii, the design of the house does not provide easy access to the views. The living room is oriented to the interior rather than to the views. A bed on the lanai faces to the living room rather than to the view and further blocks the view from the living area. Where the master bedroom should have views to the ocean, it instead has a bathroom and closet.

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

1 May 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderul house

Great place to stay and relax

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd W.

17 March 2025

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

Beautiful view

The property was positioned high enough that you could see a large amount of the coastline.The unit had everything we needed in the kitchen and other rooms to make our stay very nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

13 December 2024

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

Awesome views and privacy

Host and manager communicate well, house is well furnished and comfortable. Great views. Quiet location. Cute donkeys.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

2 December 2024

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

View

The views were stunning especially the sunrises…

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa I.

12 November 2024

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

Lovely relaxing getaway in Honomu

Could not have asked for a more perfect vacation rental. Very well appointed and accommodating, beautiful view and location, so relaxing and fun. Wonderful hosts too!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tami R.

28 August 2024

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

Great getaway!

What a great location to get away from it all! We loved feeling like we were in the clouds when the rain set in. We loved the sound of the distant waterfall and stream and our little granddaughter even learned to love the sounds of the croakie frogs at night. Highly recommend this little slice of rural Hawaii.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendilee A.

8 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Visiting Family

We were visiting Hilo for my dad's 80th Birthday celebration and took a mini staycation. While the location is farther out of Hilo than we normally stay, Honomu was perfect. The view was absolutely amazing! The home was nice and clean and more than enough space for the three of us. Gazing up at the stars at night in the jacuzzi was the highlight of our stay. Mahalo for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerri N.

1 April 2024

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

Loved!

We absolutely loved our stay and really hope we can return someday. Our hosts were great and the property was beautiful. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace F.

1 March 2024

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

Beautiful, relaxing location

This house was the perfect location for us. We were visiting the Big Island to connect with various family which was a wonderful and busy time. Coming back to this house up in the windward hills provided the perfect contrast to our busy times. The views are beautiful, daytime, morning sunrises, evening sunsets, rain coming in over the ocean, rainbows, night skies filled with stars, more beauty than one could hope for. The 3 bedrooms are very comfortable; the house is furnished quite nicely with Hawaii style decor. Loved it. Kitchen is well stocked with dishes, cooking utensils, even condiments. Hot tub on the porch with view to the open skies. What is not to love. I would come back to this location in a heart beat.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

12 December 2023

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

Great view and quiet

Have stayed there 3 times. It’s way off the highway and quiet, except for the coqui frogs…

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Andrea Lievens

Jean and Jim Lievens purchased this property in 1991. They first started with the infrastructure and later the farm house on a site which captures quite a view. Jean loves this special area and has decided to share this lovely spot with other travelers and friends. Though the farm is not yet developed, a plan is in place to create a botanical garden. Guests and friends will enjoy watching this verdant land come alive. This property is managed by Brian and Andrea Lievens.

Why they chose this property

When you see this property you will agree that it is one of a kind. Said to have the 'One of the Best views on the Island'. and 'I feel like I am on top of the World'. Let Akaka Farm capture your imagination as well as your sense of beauty.

What makes this property unique

Exotic setting, completely private, stunning views of the mountains, farmlands and ocean. Comfortable home with all amenities. Near Hilo town and everything you could need.

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10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

Simply Amazing

Thomas N.

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

We enjoyed our stay at this home about 12 mi. North of Hilo.

Janet C.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

Beautiful views, very peaceful.

Kristin G.

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

Quiet and Beautiful

Erik S.

10/10 Excellent

Thuy W., Houston, Texas

Wonderful place with gogeous view

Thuy W.

10/10 Excellent

Kenna B.

Amazing Place

Kenna B.

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle K.

A True Pleasure

Isabelle K.

10/10 Excellent

m d.

Great place… weather out of our control

m d.

10/10 Excellent

cathie g.

Privacy and Views

cathie g.

10/10 Excellent