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"Honu Kai Kapoho"

Honu Kai Kapoho

Kapoho, Big Island, Hawaii, United States

3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Sleeps 6

Private Home
Hot Tub
Partial Ocean View
Garden View
Beach: 5 min walk to Beach
Internet Access

Rates

$189 / night

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Description

Puna, Hawaii is one of those still " barely discovered" corners of the Big Island. A place which welcomed the children of the 60s and the drop outs and adventuresome of the 80s and 90s. The main town of Pahoa with it's wooden sidewalks and dilapidated store fronts is starting to perk up with new restaurants and shops, but still retaining the air of the sugar cane railroad town it once was. Kapoho which is about a 15 minute drive from Pahoa is the closest swimmer friendly area to the town.

Now imagine leaving Hilo airport and driving only 35 minutes through sugar cane fields and papaya plantations on roads completely canopied by Koa trees. You travel past an extinct volcano covered in a lush tropical rainforest and then arrive in the small community of cottages and vacation homes of Kapoho,Puna in what is called the sunny side of the East Coast of Hawaii. Here sits HONU KAI (translated from Hawaiian as Sea Turtle.

HONU KAI is a totally remodeled 3 bedroom/ 2 bath house across the narrow street from the famous Kapoho tide pools. The house has 3 large bedrooms and 2 baths on the main floor and an additional full bath as well as a washer/dryer downstairs. A fax machine and computer in an alcove off the kitchen will keep you in touch with the world when the need arises. A jacuzzi in the rear of the house will relax you in the evenings as you try to count the myriad stars and identify the constellations. Ceiling fans cool the house and the sound of the ocean waves will lull you to sleep.

The tide pools directly in front of the house contain an amazing number of species of fish and, of course, sea turtles. Thanks to the protection from the reef even the novice swimmer has a safe and inviting environment for snorkeling or just floating in crystal clear 80 degree water year round. The Queen's baths, Kahena Beach and the town of Pahoa are all within a 5 to 15 minute drive away.

Features and Amenities

Attractions
Beach: 5 min walk to Beach

Property
3 Bedroom Private Home
3 full bathrooms
No A/C
Partial Ocean View
Garden View
Dryer
Ceiling Fans
Washer
Deck
Beds
1 king
2 queens
On-Site Facilities
Hot Tub
Grill
Bath Tub
Kitchen
Fully Equipped Kitchen
Dishwasher

Internet/Computer
Internet Access
Entertainment
DVD Player
Stereo
VCR
Suitability
Child Friendly
No Smoking
Other
Maximum Occupancy: 6 people

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Relax in tropical seclusion


Honu Kai' garden is full of tropical plants.
Honu Kai is at the entrance to the famous Waiopae tidepools
Pahoa town is only 15 minutes away	The Merrie Monarch festival at Easter is only 40 minutes away in Hilo
The tidepools are a snorkeler's delight!	Enjoy the sound of the ocean on the reef from your front verandah
Breakfast on the verandah in a grove of Coconut palms

Rates

Starting from $189.00 per night. 30% down to hold a reservation. Balance due 60 days before check-in $300.00 security deposit. $125.00 cleaning fee. 4% processing fee. Holiday and peak season rates and required length of stay may be different than quoted above. Credit cards, cash, checks and wire transfers accepted. Minimum night stay varies amongst the various rental units. Many rentals have 30-night minimums.

Reviews

Guest Rating:

Location was great. I love to snorkel and the Waiopae tide pools are the best. Customer service was great. We had an ant problem when we checked in but they answered quickly to resolve it and the owner called us personally when I called with a question. By the way, many of the homeowners in Kapoho Beach lots are trying to keep people out of the Champagne Pond, which is a cool place but not as good as Waiopae in my opinion, so be prepared to put up with some questioning and trouble getting in the gate. Best way in would be to use the bicycles. We really liked the new restaurant in Pahoa. I cannot remember the name of it but as you drive into town it's on the right hand side, before you reach the main part of town. It rained most of the time, in fact it rained harder and longer than I have ever seen it rain, but that was very unusual. This was our 3rd trip to Kapoho and this was the worst weather we've had. We did get a couple of semi-sunny days and got some great snorkeling and site-seeing in. Unit was well kept and has snorkeling gear, 2 bicycles, ice chests, mats, etc. Kitchen was well stocked with dishes and utensils as well as some spices. We did run very low on toilet paper! The hot tub was great. We love Kapoho and have considered buying property there. If you know of any good deals let us know!- skg123@charter.net .

Sylvia G., Roseburg, OR, 2.11.08

Guest Rating:

The unit was even better than advertised. It was close to the shore; basics like cooking oil and spices and pasta and rice and toilet paper were already there; cooking utensils (pots, pans, knives) were very good quality. The Hawaiian cookbook in the kitchen was a nice touch and the chicken with sweet potatoes and bananas we made with produce from the Hilo farmers' marked was unforgettable. The kids really wanted a sand beach, and Richardson Beach near Hilo was perfect for that, especially late morning when it was very quiet. My advice to someone else staying at this unit would be to book an extra week.

Valerie Y., Albany, OH, 7.2.07

Guest Rating:

We had an absolute blast! What a fantastic home - fully stock with everything we could have even thought about needing! The only suggestion that I would make is that the directions have mileage points added to make it a little easier to navigate... and the directions were missing a left hand turn at the very end. But once we found it - it was fantastic! Totally worth it AND we're trying to figure out when we can come back!

Michelle W., Portland, OR, 6.27.06

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