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Summer Sale, all dates in June July and Aug are 79.00 3- Night Minimum,

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Pahoa

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
Sauna
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Pahoa, HI
  • Place, Pahoa Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lava Tree State Monument
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Star of the Sea Painted Church
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pahoa

City center stay.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Pahoa vacation home, you'll find Pahoa Museum and Lava Tree State Monument. Star of the Sea Painted Church is within 9 miles (15 km) and Hawaiian Beaches Park is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Pahoa Museum - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Lava Tree State Monument - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Star of the Sea Painted Church - 13 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Kapoho Beach - 18 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Kehena Beach - 21 min drive - 14.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bite The Eye - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Black Rock Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sirius Hotspot Coffee - ‬9 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.

Summer Sale, all dates in June July and Aug are 79.00 3- Night Minimum,

Enjoy a stay in this Rainforest Hawaiian Home and experience the authentic island style living;
feel the tropical breeze, inhale the fragrant scents in the air and take in the songs of the numerous tropical birds that will greet you. We invite you to experience our style of Hawaii and feel our Aloha...

Aloha and welcome to our Rainforest Retreat! The moment you enter this truly Hawaiian home you will experience the Aloha. Our cozy two bedroom Home is on the windward side of the big island of Hawaii. Just 25 minutes south of Hilo International Airport, located in the beautiful Leilani Estates, which is considered one of the more upscale communities in the area. Our home is in a safe and friendly neighborhood, where you can walk, bike and enjoy the lush tropical rainforest setting. Excellent for a small family or perfect for a romantic getaway.

The home is surrounded by an acre of lush tropical flowers, native trees and fruit trees. You can pick avocados, pineapple, bananas, rollinia, lilikoi, soursop, papaya, Citrus
and mulberries and enjoy them when they're in season. All the comforts of home include a fully equipped kitchen with microwave, coffee maker, coffee grinder, toaster, blender, rice cooker and outdoor gas BBQ grill, plus a washer and dryer. For an added convenience, Rainforest Cottage has broadband internet, phone, a flat screen TV and DVD/CD player. The telephone allows unlimited calls anywhere in the USA, its territories and Canada. There are two bedrooms with new pillow top beds with 600 thread count cotton bed sheets and a private lanai off the master bedroom. Outdoor Shower Installed!!

Once you're good and rested, you'll want to explore all of the wonderful local amenities. Start with Pahoa town, only 5 minute from the cottage with 11 multi-national restaurants to choose from and an extremely well stocked natural foods store. There is a New Black Sand Beach at Pohoiki Park, created from the new lava flow.
All along the coast in the rural Puna district, you will discover special places to explore from parks to sheltered coves. 15 minute from the cottage is the exotic Kehana Beach where palm and ironwood trees frame a lovely crescent of black sand. Two miles in the other direction is Mackenzie State Park, with steep lava cliffs and rugged, rocky shore. Mackenzie Park also has hiking trails and accessible lava tubes for spelunking. Take another day to discover old Hawaii. Visit Kalapana Village, only 15 minutes from the cottage, plant a coconut on Hawaii's newest Black Sand Beach created by lava flows in the 90's. Don't miss FREE live local hawaiian music outdoors here every Wednesday night and enjoy the local treats at the farmers market and the food stands, featuring a variety of items including vegan and vegetarian fare. On the way there you'll pass the historical star of the sea painted church. Down the coast you may be able to see a plume of steam rising where lava is flowing in to the ocean!

Don't forget the charming town of Hilo in your itinerary. Only 25 minutes from home, discover Hilo's unique history on Bay Front at the Pacific
Tsunami Museum. Down the street you will be among friendly people as you wander throughout
the stands of Hilo Farmer Market. Sample Hawaiian food, fresh hot tamales and Filipino dessert! You can purchase fresh fish, tropical flowers, organic produce and exotic seasonal fruit to enjoy. You will find yourself in lush botanical gardens, waterfalls and the largest Japanese Garden in the USA. Enjoy snorkeling at Richardson's Beach, Hilo's own black sand beach, watch the dolphins and whales and swim with the turtles.

Take a 45 minute drive or so and you could be at the lovely Volcano, situated near the rim of the Kilauea crater on your way to viewing the lava activity in Volcano National Park (ongoing 20 plus years!) If you ever feel need to leave the Puna district, there's plenty more: Wimea Town, social center of the famous Parker Ranch, Kailua-Kona and it's shopping centre, gorgeous scenery, arts, crafts and all that is has to offer. Don't forget the waterfalls, helicopter rides, parasailing, hiking, kayaking and Hamakua come home to your own private retreat where you can rest up for your next island adventure!

Aloha, welcome to paradise!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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 accessible parking space
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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)
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: kids two and under are free

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 313015004000, TA-006-253-7728-01, GE-006-253-7728-01

Property is also known as

Pohoiki Beach Park Open Come see New Black Sand Beach's
Pohoiki Beach Park Open Come see New Black Sand Beach's House
Pohoiki Beach Park Open Come see New Black Sand Beach's Pahoa
Five Star Rating Affordable Rainforest Retreat House Pahoa
Five Star Rating Affordable Rainforest Retreat House
Five Star Rating Affordable Rainforest Retreat House Pahoa
Five Star Rating Affordable Rainforest Retreat House
Five Star Rating Affordable Rainforest Retreat Pahoa
Pohoiki Beach Park Open Come see the New Black Sand Beach's
Pohoiki Beach Park Open Come see the New Black Sand Beach's

Frequently asked questions

How close is Summer Sale, all dates in June July and Aug are 79.00 3- Night Minimum, to the airport?

This vacation home is 22.7 mi (41-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Summer Sale, all dates in June July and Aug are 79.00 3- Night Minimum, have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Summer Sale, all dates in June July and Aug are 79.00 3- Night Minimum, to the beach?

This vacation home is 11 mi (21-min drive) from Kapoho Beach and 18.9 mi (38-min drive) from Ha'ena Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Summer Sale, all dates in June July and Aug are 79.00 3- Night Minimum, offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Summer Sale, all dates in June July and Aug are 79.00 3- Night Minimum,?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Summer Sale, all dates in June July and Aug are 79.00 3- Night Minimum,?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Summer Sale, all dates in June July and Aug are 79.00 3- Night Minimum,?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Summer Sale, all dates in June July and Aug are 79.00 3- Night Minimum, have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Summer Sale, all dates in June July and Aug are 79.00 3- Night Minimum, have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Summer Sale, all dates in June July and Aug are 79.00 3- Night Minimum, to downtown Pahoa?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Leilani Estates.

Summer Sale, all dates in June July and Aug are 79.00 3- Night Minimum, Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 243 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed this little bit of heaven again, and hope for more time here In The future!
At The front gate, you know you’re about to be in the rainforest!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as described, lots of stuff to use, very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alaina V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing. The house was very clean and well stocked. The location was perfect. Sadly we had to cut our stay short but the host was very quick to respond and very easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a wonderful place that was more than accommodating! Beautiful fresh fruit trees on the property too! My wife and I took our 2 younger boys and stayed here for 4 days. It was amazing! The house and the host were very accommodating and they even added some personal touches to your stay! We'll definitely be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful place to stay, very private and loved the outdoor shower. We would return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were 2 tv's and a few movies to watch. Some books for reading as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matt provides an excellent stay! There was absolutely nothing that was lacking. Everything has been so well thought out. Mango was one of the best hostess that greeted us everyday. We will definitely be back to the Rainforest Cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittni H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing! Nice, quiet and clean house. Mango the cat was awesome! Had fun looking for frogs at night.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for a week in August, family of four from WA state. This is an awesome property and great experience staying on the big island’s east side!!!Matt the property manager was great to deal with and everything with the house and property was quite enjoyable. The house has everything you need, and the outdoor shower is amazing. Thanks again Matt, it was a pleasure!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua G.

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

Gore family

Was a great place and all we expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ota H.

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

Perfect location and facility

We can just recommend staying there, all was perfect. Nice house, tropical garden and all what you need available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina H.

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

A beautiful stay!

We loved the location of this stay, it felt so private and relaxing. I would stay here again. 😁
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

Amazing spot in the rainforest!!!

Great spot to stay and get away from it all. Loved the location and the cozy spot of this cute vacation home. Pick this place, you won't regret it!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heath T.

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

Excellent

It’s a great home in the jungle .I’ve rented it a couple times now and each time was perfect for what I needed .
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clint P.

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

Beautiful Retreat

Beautiful and secluded, but close to everything. Would definitely come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed the comfort of the Rain Forest Cottage during our week of exploring the island. The home had everything we needed for preparing most of our meals at the cottage. The bedroom was spacious with a comfortable bed. Many resources about the area and the island were available as well. We enjoyed walking the property and enjoying the beautiful foliage and trees - wish more of the fruits would have been ready to pick, but we quite enjoyed fresh lemons. We also appreciated the outdoor shower, allowing views of nature and avoiding humidity in the house. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Doug R.

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

Tropical Bungalow

Clean, quiet, private, relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Wonderful

This was our second time renting the Rainforest house, we love the location. Was nice to see Mango the cat. Cant wait to stay there again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Lovely, quiet, and clean! Kitchen had extra cooking supplies and bathrooms had some extra sunscreen, etc. We had a great time here and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Peaceful

Great area, quiet. Beautiful property. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renate K.

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

Great days

Matt , we thank you for your hospitality. We had a wonderful stay in your loving furnished and well equipped rainforest cottage. Mango the cat makes our stay additional funny.We would love to come back on our next stay on Big Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Everything expected and needed - perfect

Had an “erupting”experience. Spent time in National Park and saw quite a fireworks display right from Volcano House overlook Pāhoa met all of our dining needs and Uncle Robert’s was as advertised. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Authentic Hawaiian home

The grounds needed a little cleaning up, mowing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Nice house and property

Own vacant land in this subdivision and wanted to see what it was like here. Enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider this rental again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane P.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Perfect location in a beautiful neighborhood. This place has everything and more you would look for. We loved the grounds, comfy beds, and attention to detail. We will be coming back to the Rainforest Retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022