We really enjoyed staying at this oceanfront home. We were greeted by Thom on the first day and he was very helpful not only with giving us a tour of the home, but giving us insight into the local things to do and places to eat. The view from the home was incredible. Only home in that area along the ocean where we were able to watch sea turtles down below from the open deck on the top floor. I highly recommend this home if youâre looking for a great view, beautiful home and seclusion.
Spectacular ocean views from almost every corner of house with beautiful sun rises in peaceful local neighborhood. I have stayed at this property maybe 5 times over 7 yrs, owner very helpful, has property manger meet & greet for stay who
Watch whales from one of the 3 spectacular lanais! It was amazing views all day everyday. Quite neighborhood with easy drive into the adorable town of PÄhoa. Highly recommended by the whole family!
We enjoyed our month in Ron's spacious house - 3 BR, but we only used the master. Right on the golf course in a quiet, secure, secluded neighborhood. Easy access to I-10 and area services/shopping.
Our family of 6 stayed here for a week and had a great time! My husband and kids had a great time in the rocks below. It's within 30 minutes of Safeway, Walmart and Target as well as fairly close to Volcano National Park. We would definitely stay here again. Thom was a great host with lots of information.
This would be our 3rd or 4th time that we have stayed at this home. We enjoy it very much just setting and looking at the ocean, doesnât matter if âs rain or sunshine. The house is nice and has all the comforts of home. The home is in an quiet neighborhood amongst the locals.
We spent 10 glorious days at Hale Vu, and loved every minute. The view is indescribable really! Imagine watching beautiful waves, crashing onto the rocks below, through floor to ceiling windows - INCREDIBLE!
The kitchen is well-appointed for cooking meals in - which we did most of the time. Comfy bed, and good water pressure in shower.
The rooftop lanai is every bit as lovely as the pictures. The perfect place to sit, listen to the waves crash, do yoga. Perfect place to watch the sun rise with your coffee.
The property manager personally greeted us when we arrived and was a wealth of information on the sites to see in the area. We took several of his suggestions and they did not disappoint.
It was restful.
We enjoyed the top deck a lot and loved to stay there to watch the crashing waves and night stars.
We did have some issues with the house but got a quick positive response from Thom and Ms. Vu.
Otherwise communication and check-in or out is great!
The views are spectacular! The communication was great and Tom was AMAZING. He was a valuable treasure trove of information. He referred us to some great places. The house is nicely furnished and kitchen well stocked if you want to cook. There is a small park that is next to the house that had frequent visitors, so you can watch the dolphins, sea turtles or people watch.
We coudn't have asked for a better view than the one we had from this house! Watching the aquamarine waves crash against the lava shoreline was absolutely mesmerizing. We spent an entire afternoon watching whales from the home's rooftop terrace and two decks.
The house itself was large, clean, and very well stocked.Thom, the caretaker, met us at the house upon our arrival and spent an hour with us, explaining things about the house, as well as offering information about the island. He was so very helpful and we really appreciated the warm welcome he gave us.
We would definitely stay at this property again and would recommend it to anyone looking for a rental on the Big Island!!
The moment you pull into the garage you are greeted by Thom. Thom is a gem and provides so many interesting stories and a great list of suggestions of things to see.
The main floor of the home has you surrounded by windows to look out at the amazing views. The kitchen was well stocked and the main area is very comfortable.
The 4th floor deck is amazing and you get great views of the water and the turtles. There are lots of mosquitoes, so make sure you are wearing repellent.
The 2nd floor has your three bedrooms. The rooms are a bit moldy/musty smelling. This really was the only negative I had with this home. I did go out and buy fabreeze, so having the fans all on and spraying Farnese did help with the smell.
The view at this property is worth it all. The crashing waves, the whale sightings, and the stars at night that filled the sky beyond what you can imagine. Simply beautiful!!! There is nothing better than that first cup of coffee in the morning watching the sun rise. We got to do that most every morning (with the exception of when it rained). The house itself has a few maintenance issues that come from the wear and tear of being so close to the ocean and in direct line of the salty sprays from the waves crashing onto the beautiful rocks. The owners graciously received our feedback and plan to address those areas of concern. The property manager was incredibly helpful and met us at the house when we arrived, giving us a tour of the home. In the final days of our visit, Mother Nature presented the island with a major winter storm and our power was out for nearly 34 hours. Thom brought candles and flashlights to help us endure the dark nights and we considered this time an adventure. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this home and are grateful for the support our hosts/Thom provided both before, during and after the storm. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Our property manager Thom was wonderful. He was very informative and helpful, we always felt that any questions or problems he could easily help us solve if they ever came up. Happily we had a fun, comfortable stay. Our stay was for three weeks and our adult family of 6 kept very busy and entertained. Our favorite was the living room balcony and the upstairs rooftop views. We managed to whale watch and the views are absolutely breathtaking. The kitchen, living room and master bedroom were tastefully decorated and very comfortable. The only negatives, that keep me from awarding this lovely place five stars, were the two smaller bedrooms, the long walks up and down the stairs and the windows that diminish the magnificent views in the living area. The windows come equipped with a water cleaning system, but years of salt water have clouded them. A quick walk out to the porch helps restore the beautiful view and the lovely sunsets and sunrise. All in all we had a wonderful vacation and our stay memorable.
Our first visit to Hawai'i was truly memorable, in large part due to this wonderful property located a half hour drive from Hilo. The design of the house allowed for our 6 family members (3 couples) to have private spaces while also enjoying family time in the fabulous upper level with its huge living room and kitchen. The views are breathtaking!! Everyone enjoyed the balconies and turtle-watching and we were able to enjoy the star-filled sky from the rooftop lanai on one of the clear nights. We wish we could have spent more time enjoying the house, but we had a lot to see! We loved the extremely roomy kitchen that was well-equipped for the family meals we cooked there. We can't recommend this beautiful property enough. Thom's friendly and informative welcome immediately set us at ease with the property and he was responsive to any questions we had. He provided recommendations for grocery stores in nearby Pahoa, which is worth a visit btw - at least for Pancho's Tacos food truck.
If we could, we'd be back next week!
What a view!! It was so nice to wake up, get a cup of coffee, the camera and then sit on the lanai and watch the sun rises. The house is located conveniently to Hilo, Volcano National Park, Lava Tree State Park, and Akaka Falls.
The house easily accommodated the six of us. The kitchen, dining room, and livingroom level is an awesome room! The house lacks nothing. All appliances are up to date, the furniture is very comfortable and again easily accommodated all six of us. The bedrooms were of good size and located on a separate floor from the entertainment area, so for those of us that wake up before the sun there were no worries of disturbing others. We actually based which island to visit based on this house and were not disappointed.
The owner Chau and Melissa the caretaker were very helpful and quick to respond to any questions that we had. They sent us a list of local things to do and places to go prior to our departing for vacation. If we decide to visit the Big Island again this will be on our list of places to stay.
House is located right next to a popular lookout point. People would either drive up or walk to the edge and sometimes stay for hours. Never was a bother to us. Nice neighborhood, easy to find.
Ein traumhaftes Haus mit einer genialen Dachterrasse, um Wellen, Wetter, Schildkröten und die Sterne zu beobachten.Das Haus ist die halbstĂŒndige Anfahrt zum Supermarkt wert. Wir wĂ€ren gerne lĂ€nger geblieben.
The location was truly spectacular with the ocean right below the property. The lanai on the top floor was perfect for sunbathing and enjoying the waves. The neighborhood was quiet with just the morning dogs reacting to each other-just as we are used to at home. Thom, the caretaker, was very helpful and the market he recommended in Pahoa was great.
This property has perhaps the most dramatic ocean views of any place I have stayed. Property manager was very nice and responsive with questions and issues.