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Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3

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Nice 'Private studio' w/ own entrance on side of building
Just 1 of 4 local black sand beaches, which is just a short drive from studio.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 425.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Pahoa, HI
  • Place, SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pohoiki Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3


The Space

Aloha! ' Our private studio w/ A/C is a great place to stay because it is centered in between Kehena Beach & the new Pohoiki Beach and thermal ponds.

It is a wonderful home base if you are coming to see black sand beaches and the lava fields , just 6 miles down the road from us. Due to the recent Leilani Estates Eruption, we now have several black sand beaches in the area ( Kehena, Pohoiki, Mackenzie sea caves, Kaimu and Kapoho)
Pohoiki Beach is now a popular large family beach w/ thermal ponds.

Volcanoes National Park is just 1 hour away.

It has been the resting place to a world full of visitors from Canada, Germany, Israel, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Europe, and others for 2 years now. If you are looking for a nice clean place to stay that is of good value, this is the place for you.

If you are on a budget and looking for a fully furnished completely private studio w/ private bath/small kitchenette & air-conditioning, this unit is it. The studio has two double beds, Direct TV, landline w/ free long distance, Wi-Fi internet. The kitchenette has MW, hotplate, pans, coffee maker, utensils, and a medium sized refrigerator. There is a gas & rock BBQ outside as well.

We do rent for a month at a time.

You can see the ocean from the studio 10 blocks away. It is walking distance to the Hele-on bus that will take you to Hilo for just $1.00 and it comes by 3x/day.

Many people come to the Puna district ( Kehena Beach, Kapoho, Pahoa and Kalapana) for the sunshine, peace and quiet, for nature walks, yoga and more. Puna is also known to experience less rain than other areas on this side of the island.
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Puna is also a great place to see the lava fields and to see Kilauea Volcano , the Hawaiian jungles, tropical rainforests, beautiful coastal views, thermal ponds heated ponds and beach at Pohoiki.


Now, for those of you who are seeking night time entertainment, check out 'Uncles Tiki Bar' if you want to sip a beer and listen to live Hawaiian/Jawaiian/Country down the road from us. ( Wednesday nights)

Our renters love our squeaky clean studio and you will too - we guarantee it.

Guest Access
Parking is next to building. Free TV, phone, and WiFi internet and air conditioning.


Interaction with Guests
We are available as needed.

The Neighborhood
Kalapana-Seaview is a nice, quiet, and safe neighborhood.

Getting Around
It’s best to have a car down here although there is the Hele-on bus that passes by our subdivision 3x/day at $1.00 6 days per week. You can take it to Hilo for $1 & from Hilo to Kona for $1 as well. The total round trip would cost $4.00. You can't beat

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
No need to strip beds. Just remove trash, turn off lights and aircon 🤟🏽
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please remove trash and sweep floor, turn off lights and fans upon leaving the unit. Turn off outside lights at night.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number GE-042-418-7904-01, TA-042-418-7904-01

About the area

Pahoa

Located in Kalapana Sea View Estates, a neighbourhood in Pahoa, this apartment is in a rural area. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and rock climbing.
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Pahoa, HI

What's nearby

  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kehena Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Pohoiki Beach - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Isaac Hale Beach Park - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Port of Hilo - 58 min drive - 70.0 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Rock Cafe - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Sirius Hotspot Coffee - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪LaHiki kava bar - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪THE VELI Restaurant - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Pele's Kitchen - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3?

As of 4 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3 on 27 June 2026 start from NZ$124, 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 Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3 located?

Located in Kalapana Sea View Estates, this apartment building is steps from SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center and within 6 mi (10 km) of Star of the Sea Painted Church and Mackenzie State Park. Pohoiki and Isaac Hale Beach Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spacious room with designated parking space, close to seashore and Black Sand Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

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

Great place. Clean and well maintained

Unfortunately we only stayed the one night, but the room was super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pearl S.

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

Great value in Seaview

Functional space that's a great value for the area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

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

Puna visit

We had a nice overnight stay in this studio near the newest beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoe R.

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

Nice little apartment

Nice little apartment, it had everything that we needed. It's in a very quiet area and the hosts are lovely who gave us loads of useful information about the local area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Woon C.

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

great place to stay at a reasonable price

clean and has everything we need, just that the bathroom does not have a vent, but overall we had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renata S.

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

Clean and cute

Great quick stay, thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Great little VRBO in a quiet area.

Enjoyed this stay very much; good area near me son and his family in Pahoa; bohemian area, near black sand beach; small but perfect size, well appointed. Coffee on the deck in the mornings was great, great dark sky area, lush, green, comfortable. Will definitely return here!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christy H.

Nice Studio

The studio was just as described. Fine for 2 people. It was clean and had everything needed for our short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish J.

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

Convenient, affordable, great service

We visited the area with the main purpose of attending Uncle Robert’s Night Market, and this location was very convenient for that. The correspondence from the hosts was very detailed and instructions for getting there and checking in were very detailed and helpful. The WiFi was excellent. We spent the next morning exploring the beautiful vistas along the Red Road, and this was an excellent location for that as well. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Anita R.

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

Nice Place for families, recommended

It’s a nice place, beach is accessible within a min drive. Night sky is beautiful because of less light pollution. Make sure to check out the restaurant down the road, not sure about dinner timings but for breakfast Acai is good. Great host, only suggestion for host is to limit instructions to one pager instead of multiple locations around the house :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Sariah P.

Cute, quaint, and quiet

I loved my time here even if it was a little quirky. Things like washing dishes in the bathroom sink and having to flip the breaker a couple times when I cooked made some great memories of my time there. It was so peacefull and easy to access local points of interest. The host, Andre was positive and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryan s.

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

A nice place away from the usual tourist locations

Wanted to stay somewhere interesting and this was it. The room itself is completely normal but the area around it is not. Room about size of of decent sized living room with two beds, kitchen with attached private bathroom. Just a few minutes from a black sand beach. Sky was dark enough to see the milky way at night if that gives you an idea of how out of way it is. Nothing by the sounds of the birds to wake up to. Feels like you get to experience a more local version of Hawai'i. Nearest town about 20-30 min car drive where there are multiple dining options. Just don't make the mistake we did and have an 8 am flight out of Kona. Easy drive, but makes for a very early morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

6/10 Okay

Colin C.

like a small apartment retrofit in a two-story house

Quiet neighborhood of single-family homes nearby. Somewhat noisy a/c greeted us on a warm, pleasant mid-afternoon. Fortunately night was cool (mid-November) so we could turn off the a/c and open the lanai door and main room little window for peaceful, cool Hawaiian air once the sun went down. Never needed that a/c again, stayed cool enough til check-out time. The lack of a kitchen sink of ANY size was a real inconvenience, as we brought our food with us. Using the bathroom sink for food ware was a problem (think-food scraps in a bathroom sink). The apartment was clean, the two double beds lightweight but actually comfortable. It was OK for the simple overnight and short lazy morning hours we stayed there. Wouldn't choose this particular unit for 3 or more nights unless I were going be out all day long most days, because it's not the kind of vacation place one would typically lay around and chill in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2016
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Brenda S.

Did not stay due to communication issues.

Property owner asked us to contact him via phone prior to arrival due to no cell reception near the property. We tried 2 different numbers and also texting. No response. We waited for a response and then drove to the property thinking he might meet us there when we had no response. No one around that we could see. It had been a very long day and not being able to reach owner, we decided to return to Kona. The owner contacted us approximately 30 minutes after we started our trip back to Kona. At that point, we were not willing to turn around and go back. We did ask for a refund and was told that he considered us a no show and there would be no refund. Very frustrating considering the circumstances of not being able to communicate with him in a timely manner. We had plans to explore the area more and was very dissappointed that we were unable to. Suggestion - Using a lock box with the keys instead of relying on meeting guests after they call to let them into the property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Archival

4/10 Poor

Christopher g.

Clean, great price

Nice small studio, clean and you can't beat the price especially during the high season. But, just be aware, you get what you pay for and not in any bad sense, its just pretty small and despite there being a toaster and microwave there are no other cooking facilities. There is a nice big fridge which is really a good perk for all your beverages! Don't count on doing anything other than warming a cup of coffee up because there is next to no counter space and the only sink is in the bathroom. The trash cans are also tiny, like mini bathroom size so plan on taking your trash to the dump down the road when its open. I have always had a kitchen or at the least a BBQ or hot plate so having none of that is pretty tough especially when the closest food is at the Kaimu Store (limited deli) or back in Pahoa. Kalanai is right next door but I have found that they are less welcoming than they use to be. About the BBQ, its a charcoal stone thing that looks like it hasnt been used in years, its also very close to the parking for the owner, I don't think I'd be comfortable using it. You do have a small lanai with a chair that definitely gets most of the sun all day so that is nice, otherwise the front lanai (common area) is covered so if you like shade, its good. The A/C works sometimes. It always sounds like its has a lot of water inside of it and is struggling to overcome that. If you open up the windows you wont need A/C at night, its nice and breezy but when I checked in I was told to keep the windows and sliding door shut to keep bugs out. Hawaii isn't particularly buggy and I didn't see many bugs, only gekkos. Anyway, I think if you go in not planning on cooking and know that this is a small space in a big house with three rentals inside......its fine. The addition of a sink would make a big difference, its not easy washing plates and cups in the bathroom sink. **Bring cuttlery, there is none. There is however other cooking/serving utensils, plenty of them which is odd since you can't cook anything. Overall, enjoy the value and enjoy Puna!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karri A.

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

Beautiful

Place is quaint and beautiful. Easy booking, and details from owners-easy check in and located in a great little neighborhood!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa W.

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

Beautiful and secluded

I wish we could have stayed another week! The room was great, perfectly dark for sleeping and lots of pillows. The guides posted around the room were helpful in planning our day. Instructions for getting to the property were clear. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nadine Z.

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

Private room with bathroom and kitchen in super nice location and neighbourhood

Overall we had a very pleasant stay at Susan and Andre’s. The house lies in a very interesting and lush green neighbourhood with unique buildings and people around. It captures the essence of the Puna area very well. In total there were (we think) 3 properties inside the house, which could be rented out. We found our room had everything we needed, a nice balcony and porch and a nice view over the neighbourhood. Although we found the interior design of the flat a bit old fashioned and despite that with an infant, 2 adults and luggage one room was maybe a bit small, price-wise it was a very good value for money in the area. We missed some essentials on the first day of our stay but the host went more than out of her way to provide them as fast as possible. Super! The place is at an ideal location. Only 5 min from Kehena beach (a stunningly beautiful black beach, where close by you could do your laundry in the beach bungalows the hosts also own), 25 min from Pahoa, 1h from Hilo, 11 min from the new hot springs and 1h from Volcano National Park it was at perfect location to explore Puna and Hilo (and if we had more time also parts of the Hamakua coast) without driving too much. And to also live surrounded by recent lava gave the place a huge plus. We really enjoyed!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xiomara O.

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

Great Location for our pit stop

This property was great for our trip around the island. We stayed here since Volcano National Park was 20 minutes away. I didn't expect to find the best beach in the world just down the street. Black sand beach with thermal pools. It had everything we needed including air conditioning. Just minutes away from the ocean. Will definitely stay here again and for longer. Very clean rental and it had all we needed. Loved it!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George L.

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

Cheap and Cheerful

Great little place - as expected and would return. Location for me was perfect as i was working just a few blocks away. internet was fast enough. Plenty of space and the basics were there. nice fridge =. beds were comfy. enjoy your stay in Seaview!
Verified

8/10 Good

andrew b.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is a nice location away from all the crowds of the cities

This rental had all the amenities and everything else you might want. The property owner and manager were both very helpful with local attractions and warnings of things to watch out for. I would recommend staying here as we had an amazing time with a breakfast on the porch every morning to start our adventures.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Cute and comfortable studio

Thankful for the AC. The bathroom does get pretty warm due to the open window but if the door is closed it stays nice and cool. The only thing that was a little odd was in the fridge was someone's leftover rice and salad. Which did not affect us just a little odd. Overall great experience and I would definitely stay again! Mila was very sweet in explaining where everything was when showing us our room!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Horst-Dieter D.

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

Kurz, aber schön!

Leider nutzten wir diese Unterkunft nur eine Nacht. Wir fühlten uns sehr wohl und wären gern länger geblieben. Eine sehr saubere und sehr praktisch eingerichtete Unterkunft.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet S.

Great value

Clean, well appointed, two-bed studio with everything we needed for a getaway to Puna. Hosts were friendly and offered lots of info at check in. It’s a great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Andre and Susan

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Me and my husband both worked in the medical field and have retired.
We manage 5 rentals full time and really enjoy it.
It's the best job that we have ever had.

Why they chose this property

This property is off the Red Road in Puna, near Kehena Beach and Kapoho. It's a great home base in this beautiful coastal area. The weather is dryer here than Hilo- yet the area remains green.

What makes this property unique

We get to live in one of the most beautiful parts of the island.

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