Tropical Tree Guest Cottage near Pahoa, Hawaii

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 354 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Pahoa, HI

SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center8 min walk
Kehena Beach4 min drive
The Point4 min drive
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Dining Area

About this property

Hand crafted getaway in the jungle of East Hawaii. Conveniently located near to Kehena black sands beach along the scenic red road and is ten minutes to the Kalapana lava flow on the magical Puna side of the Big Island. Organically built with reclaimed and locally harvested materials it offers a cozy nook to relax under the umbrella of Pele's homeland. Near to the ocean this Hawaiian style cottage has an open airy feel and is nestled into the jungle of east Hawaii. The kitchen has open shelving for easy navigation. It is furnished with a love seat, recliner, beautiful mango wood desk, and a bookshelf made from the sacred Ohia tree (the first tree to grow out of the freshly cooled lava). The entire cottage frame is sculpted from this beautiful wood. The indoor bath has a roomy slate tiled walk in shower. There is an outdoor claw foot tub (undercover of clear roofing) on the lanai for soaking. The bedroom offers a comfy king sized cotton futon. There is a washer on the front lanai for your convenience. The thin walls and screened windows allow for a sense of closeness to nature while giving shelter from the elements. The cottage has lots of character and is extremely magical in the evening light. It is not uncommon to see the famous Hawaiian geckos scampering along the framing. There is a private entrance from the street.

Property manager

Joe Hoffman

Languages

English, Portuguese

Amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed on the lanai.

Common courtesy

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Pahoa

This cottage is located in Kalapana Sea View Estates, a neighbourhood in Pahoa. 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.

Pahoa, HI

What's nearby

SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 8 min walk
Kehena Beach - 4 min drive
The Point - 4 min drive
Pohoiki Beach - 21 min drive
Isaac Hale Beach Park - 21 min drive

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

Tin Shack Bake - 26 min drive
Luquin's Mexican Restaurant - 26 min drive
Ning's Thai Cuisine - 26 min drive
Kalapana uncle Roberts awa bar - 11 min drive
Kaleo's Bar & Grill - 26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Tree Guest Cottage near Pahoa, Hawaii pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Tree Guest Cottage near Pahoa, Hawaii?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Where is Tropical Tree Guest Cottage near Pahoa, Hawaii located?

Located in Kalapana Sea View Estates, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center, Kehena Beach and The Point. Star of the Sea Painted Church and Mackenzie State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.8

Excellent

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

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

6.0/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

jakob b.

29 May 2022

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

Extremely unique place

Cute little tropical cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Edward C.

28 April 2022

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Nice hut but not what we expected

First off, I can tell Joe put a lot of love into this property and it shows! The hut looks like it was man made and with a lot of love and care. Unfortunately, we had to leave early due to the mosquitoes and cockroaches being a big problem. When I read the description of the house, I was under the impression that it is completely screened off from the outside elements but there are openings everywhere and my partner and I became a feast for the mosquitos by the first night. We thought we could bear it but when the cockroaches were discovered in the middle of the night, my girlfriend broke down and I had to book a new place that would offer a bit more shelter. I also found it hard to sleep the two nights we did stay as we were so close to another house and driveway where a lot of people would come and go. All of this with no window to close made us feel like we had little to no privacy.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter B., Cranston, RI USA

29 March 2019

Great place, great host!

Joe is a great host! Super nice guy, and available but not intrusive. The Li'l Red Tropical Farm Cottage is spacious and clean, and well appointed with everything you could need, even for a long stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

21 February 2019

Amazing, comfortable, convenient

Wonderful comfortable stay. Amazing location being so close to black sand beach and the local aloha!! The cabin is bigger than the pictures show with an incredible shower and king size bed. Joe is a wonderful host and I can't wait to come back....Mahalo Joe!!

Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

16 October 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

I liked being secluded and the quiet....a tv and a away to cool off from the humidity other than a fan would be helpful

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Joe Hoffman

Aloha, I made a lifestyle decision to move to Hawaii in 2005. I fell in love with the Big Island for the first time in 97. Since then I've explored homesteading and a closer connection to our land. I have been building and creating. Now I am ready to share the house with travelers who visit this magical place. I am into a peaceful sustainable existence, that gives rest to a fast moving civilization. Sometimes it is enough to just look at the stars, and here you can see them well, or just return to the original TV, a nice relaxing fire. And I love to cook on the flames, so simple, so good. Sharing food is my favorite form of communion. I love slow cooking, whether it be smoking or stew making. Slower and longer is just better if you ask me. I am a builder, and as a builder the most gratifying thing is to see people enjoying the manifestations that have been created. Sometimes the focus of what it means to construct something for the utilitarian purpose gets lost in the process. But, the magic is always underlying everything, so many times pure serendipity is right there, reminding us. The intention is everything and construed in all the stones carried, wood carved, land sculpted and much, much else. When the energy is pure, then it is easily conveyed or felt. This land is unfolding as the volcano has taught us. All who become part of this history will see how powerful is the asking. My experience here is that there is an instant reflection in the asking. Have fun and come and see...After all this is some of the newest land on this planet.