See all properties
Entire home

Going Green at the Kuleana Ranch.

Naalehu vacation home in Mark Twain area

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Going Green at the Kuleana Ranch.

A coastal landscape with clear blue waters, a sandy beach, and rocky terrain.
Property video
A room with a bed, a bamboo screen with a silhouette, and a door.
A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a trash bin.
A kitchen with a dining area, wooden cabinets, a sink, and a large window.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2360 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

View in a map
Naalehu, HI
  • Place, Whittington Beach Park
    â€Ș10 min drive‬
  • Place, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
    â€Ș11 min drive‬
  • Place, Paradise Meadows
    â€Ș11 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Naalehu

Mark Twain stay.Your stay at this Mark Twain vacation home places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Paradise Meadows. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Whittington Beach Park and Waipouli.
View more Vacation Homes in NaalehuOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Whittington Beach Park - 10 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 11 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Paradise Meadows - 11 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Punalu'u Beach - 19 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Manuka State Wayside Park - 27 min drive - 21.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘPunalu'u Bake Shop & Visitor Center - ‬7 min drive
  • â€ȘHonua's Coffee House - ‬7 min drive
  • â€ȘHana Hou - ‬7 min drive
  • â€ȘEl Encanto Food Truck - ‬12 min drive
  • â€ȘKa Lae Coffee - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Going Green at the Kuleana Ranch.

Off grid luxury. Powered by state of the art photovoltics solar hot water. Surrounded by thousands of acres of DNLR land. Super quiet and private. Complete with granite counters, open beam celings, tiled shower, mountain and ocean views. Partially covered 400 sq. ft. concrete patio . with tiki torches, BBQ, and laundry room with washer and solar dryer. Just 2 miles from the famous Punaluu bakery. black sands and green sands beaches. And just 40 minutes from Volcanos National Park. 3 restaurants close.

Similar properties

Property grounds
Hawaii Spinner dolphins visit Kealakekua Bay
Captain Cook
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 28 reviews
Hawaii Spinner dolphins visit Kealakekua Bay

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 360 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Because we do not charge a cleaning fee, we expect you to wash your own dishes and clean the BBQ or there will be a $50 charge
NO SHOES IN THE HOUSE PLEASE
NO SMOKING

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number TA-159-639-3472-01, GE-159-639-3472-02

Property is also known as

Southside Retreat Southern Side Big Island House Naalehu
Southside Retreat Southern Side Big Island House
Southside Retreat Southern Side Big Island Naalehu
Southside Retreat Southern Side Big Island
Southside Retreat Southern Side Big Island House Naalehu
Southside Retreat Southern Side Big Island House
Southside Retreat Southern Side Big Island Naalehu
Southside Retreat Southern Side Big Island
Southside Retreat On the Southern Side of the Big Island Naalehu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Going Green at the Kuleana Ranch. to the airport?

This vacation home is 66.8 mi (104-min drive) away from the Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Going Green at the Kuleana Ranch. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Going Green at the Kuleana Ranch. to the beach?

This vacation home is 11.5 mi (19-min drive) from Punalu'u Beach.

Does Going Green at the Kuleana Ranch. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Going Green at the Kuleana Ranch.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Going Green at the Kuleana Ranch.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Going Green at the Kuleana Ranch.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Going Green at the Kuleana Ranch. have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Going Green at the Kuleana Ranch. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Going Green at the Kuleana Ranch. to downtown Naalehu?

This vacation home is 2.4 mi away from Naalehu.

Going Green at the Kuleana Ranch. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were very friendly..
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the pool
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful peaceful getaway near South Point and close enough for a trip to Volcano National Park.

Cozy cottage with everything we needed to get away from it all. Vickie was a fantastic host and her coffee was delicious!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JAMES S.

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

A wonderful vacation

Secluded, peaceful, and a total Aloha experience. Loved waking to birds singing. The privacy of this property, including the pool, was heavenly. We stayed nearly 2 weeks and wish we could have stayed even longer.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bark to Basics C.

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

Quiet and Relaxing

The cottage was very quiet and relaxing. The breeze was beautiful and comfortable at night. Be aware there is no TV or wifi, so be prepared to relax and enjoy the weather and read a good book. It was clean and the property was huge. It is close to black sand beach and not too far from the volcano. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larissa H.

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

Serene & Peaceful

It was an enchanting little cottage in the middle of nature. It was peaceful and relaxing. Wished we had stayed two nights!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brendan D.

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

Quiet, Peaceful, and Clean

The rental was quiet, peaceful, private, and very clean. It's in close proximity to the village of Naalehu and within easy driving distance of the trailhead for the Green Sand Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luvia S.

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

Peace

It was a joy and relief to be in this lovely, quiet space in a natural setting. Near enough to the ocean and town if desired.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

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

Very relaxing

Thanks again for opening you’re place to us. This was our fifth winter vacation to Hawaii and this was by far the most private, comfortable, and relaxing vacation to date! Thank you for everything you had to offer, we very much appreciated it.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved it 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Creative South Point Experience

Polar opposite of staying in a standard hotel. I completely enjoyed the freedom to take in this unique environment. Every detail was obviously thought out and I especially appreciated the woodworking detail. Mahalo for you thoughtful hospitality. Tim
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Brian M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Inaccurate Description

The place is very small and extremely cut off from everything. There is NO Wifi, (which in the listing it says you will receive wifi login from host), very poor cell phone reception, and there is no television or anywhere to sit comfortably except on the bed. There were bugs in the unit and when we chose to leave after one night to say elsewhere because my friends girlfriend is pregnant and we needed to stay in touch but could not the host refused any type of refund. There are many other places with better and updated amenities for the price. I would not recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Subramaniam G.

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

An Absolute Bliss

When we booked at Kuleana Ranch, little did we realize that in addition to the compact cottage, we would get the huge property around the cottage for ourselves. Our mistake in staying for only two nights; we strongly recommend that future visitors should stay in this place for a minimum of three nights. There is also a large swimming pool all to yourself. Beautiful surroundings makes it imperative that you have your morning coffee in the verandah looking at the lush greenery and listening to birds. Vickie and Wesley were just a message away for any requirements. All amenities and supplies were adequate and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. This cottage runs completely on Solar Power making it such an environment friendly place. We do have just one recommendation if at all possible - Place theee or four solar lamps marking the pathway to the cottage. This so because our flight got delayed by five hours and we arrived past 10 pm and it was pitch dark. However, it was a nice adventure to the beginning of our Hawaii Trip. A most enjoyable experience. Thank you Vickie & Wesley. - From Ganesh & Vidhya
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emily P.

Clean, cute and remote

This is a darling little home away from everything. It was a little difficult to find, because google couldn't map the exact location, however, we did find it eventually. There were just a couple of issues: The place was clean except for small animal poops on the bedspread and nightstand. It wasn't a deal-breaker, and there's sure to be little critters running around in remote areas such as this. Luckily there were spare blankets, so we simply replaced ours. Another tiny issue was that the hot water wasn't exactly 'hot'. I realize it is solar heated, so I can understand why, but it was very chilly and rainy while we were there, and a hot shower would have been really nice. At best, it was luke warm, so just a heads up. Also, it isn't completely private. There are two other homes on the property, one of which was occupied. The window in the shower was completely uncovered, so we had to put up a little make-shift privacy with some paper we found, because I showered in the evening and didn't want to be over-exposed to the neighbors. We were charged for using the hand towels to clean off the patio furniture, so maybe bring something you can clean things off with, because you won't be allowed to use them for this purpose. One last tiny thing: I did find a cockroach in my makeup bag, so keep things zipped up! Overall, we enjoyed our stay, it really is a beautiful little place with beautiful ceilings and all the amenities you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Quiet seclusion in Ka'u!

This property was the perfect respite after visits to south point and green sands beach. Very secluded and quiet, well appointed and thought out. A definite recommend! The owners quickly sorted out a very unique situation with another set of guests. Thank you Vickie and Wes!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fairen S.

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

Get away sanctuary

Such a perfect first stay on the big island at this remote get away. Truly a magical and special place as a sanctuary to escape to! The pool was the icing on the cake for us!! Thank you for hosting such a wonderful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

Tranquil, quiet

Perfect for myself! The grounds were spacious and so peaceful
. The pool was a delight .. just a 2 minute drive to the little town of Naalehu đŸŒș
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith & Carolee Doughty

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

Quiet.

We loved it and want to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Audrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was tranquil.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

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

True Paradise

Wow, just wow. What a slice of heaven. We couldn't have asked for a better stay. The only problem was we didn't have more time to spend here. The property is spacious and private. Ocean and sunrise views? Yup! The cottage itself is very well designed, well maintained, and super clean. All of the amenities to make us feel at home were at our fingertips. Highly recommended to stay at this location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

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

Private Paradise

Immensely enjoyed the private paradise under the stars. It was so quiet and peaceful. Enjoyed taking a dip in the above ground pool and sitting under the stars on the lanai with the company of tiki torches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindalei K.

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

Peaceful

Very clean and comfortable, also very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

I'll be back

Wonderful little place. It's my home away from home
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Wonderful, queit, solitude....

This place is magic. I spend my mornings on the back porch drinking coffee and laughing at the local busyness of ferrets who live somewhere nearby. If you prefer true, uncluttered, pristine solitude, this is your place. The cabana is open and airy (I prefer to keep the multitude of windows and sliding doors fully open). The grounds are open and full of wildlife, which includes a huge, above ground, salt water swimming pool. It is remarkably warm all the time, and I take as much advantage as I can. The owners are amazing. They are open, available, and genuinely good people. They were never more than a few minutes away should I need anything. Keep in mind this is not a tourist destination. I lived here for a little over a month. There is no beach or night life access here. It is a retreat. Should you be looking for retreat, contemplation and quiet, I suggest you sign up quickly.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

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

Escape from Resorts/ Off the Grid/ Brilliant Night Sky

This property was off the grid and was a refreshing break from the tourist scene. The night sky was amazing as was the proximity to black & green sand beaches. We really appreciated the quiet. *Try to get there in daylight to check in as the road is dark at night. Once you’re checked in you’ll be comfortable driving the road at night if you need to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

Explore More Ways to Travel with Travelocity