House in Big Island, HI
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
When we moved to Hawai'i in 1989 our journey started in Volcano Village outside of the National Park. In 2000 we moved our karma and love for the 'aina (land) to Honoli'i. When you visit our home we hope you engender the same feelings we have: peace, serenity and the knowledge that Pele and Kanaloa watch over the Big Island and the special piece of it we mind for them.
When we bought this property we completely remodeled it from the ground up. It has state of the art finishes throughout and is meant to provide a tranquil respite for Lisha and I after we complete our work with the Foreign Service. It's a place for families to gather together and celebrate what's important.
When you walk in through the custom front door, you will start to see the design features and art immediately. Large spaces and endless light fill the main area which include the living room, kitchen, dining area and lanais. There are two bedrooms, one with a king and one with two twins, on the street level.
Take the staircase downstairs and you enter the realm of the sixty by twenty foot wide Master Suite with a king size bed. The beautiful bathroom has a free standing tub while the toilet is in a separate room. Then there is my personal favorite, a double shower which is also a steam room. There is a second, fully covered lanai on this level as well. Just outside the bedroom's side door there is an outdoor shower looking over the ocean.
Cooling is provided by AC and ceiling and floor fans in all rooms. If you open the sliding doors the trade winds keep it comfortable. Between June and August it can be hot and muggy on a few days which is part of being in Hawai’i. While we always sleep with the doors and windows open, it is nice to have the AC option. Please be considerate as we have the most expensive electric rates in the country 🙏
The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you might need. Please note that housekeeping removes condiments and food when cleaning so please bring what you require. Please be aware that our insurance does NOT allow for charcoal or gas grills and BBQs.
Like all of East Hawai’i we have coqui frogs chirping at night. Depending on the night they can be loud. Most guests find the sound pleasing while others not so much!
OCCUPANCY-In consideration of our neighbors and because of liability issues, OCCUPANCY AND USE OF THE HOUSE IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE NUMBER OF GUESTS WE HAVE AGREED TO IN YOUR RESERVATION. Other persons are not allowed on the property and there can be no loud parties at any time. Quiet hours are dictated by County ordinance and are between 9pm and 8am during which time "noise shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors". At all other times of the day "sound shall not be more excessive than would otherwise be associated with a residential area". Our neighbors closely monitor the street and record and report disruptive events as soon as they happen.
IF WE RECEIVE A COMPLAINT REGARDING EXCESSIVE TRAFFIC, NOISE OR PARTIES OF ANY KIND YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR SECURITY DEPOSIT. We understand that many wish to have events and parties and in fact love a good time ourselves. If that is your need then our home is not the place for you.
Parking is in the driveway ONLY. Please do not park on the street. Convenient, complimentary on-site Tesla charging. Our standard Tesla Wall Connector is available for guest use. Other compatible electric vehicles can charge using a suitable Tesla-to-J1772 AC charging adapter, which guests must bring.
Please be aware that we only accept reservations through recognized distribution channels. There are scams that show photos of our home on the internet where you are asked to send payment directly. PLEASE DO NOT BE FOOLED!
HAWAII STVR-19-365060----NUC-19-1758
When we bought this property we completely remodeled it from the ground up. It has state of the art finishes throughout and is meant to provide a tranquil respite for Lisha and I after we complete our work with the Foreign Service. It's a place for families to gather together and celebrate what's important.
When you walk in through the custom front door, you will start to see the design features and art immediately. Large spaces and endless light fill the main area which include the living room, kitchen, dining area and lanais. There are two bedrooms, one with a king and one with two twins, on the street level.
Take the staircase downstairs and you enter the realm of the sixty by twenty foot wide Master Suite with a king size bed. The beautiful bathroom has a free standing tub while the toilet is in a separate room. Then there is my personal favorite, a double shower which is also a steam room. There is a second, fully covered lanai on this level as well. Just outside the bedroom's side door there is an outdoor shower looking over the ocean.
Cooling is provided by AC and ceiling and floor fans in all rooms. If you open the sliding doors the trade winds keep it comfortable. Between June and August it can be hot and muggy on a few days which is part of being in Hawai’i. While we always sleep with the doors and windows open, it is nice to have the AC option. Please be considerate as we have the most expensive electric rates in the country 🙏
The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you might need. Please note that housekeeping removes condiments and food when cleaning so please bring what you require. Please be aware that our insurance does NOT allow for charcoal or gas grills and BBQs.
Like all of East Hawai’i we have coqui frogs chirping at night. Depending on the night they can be loud. Most guests find the sound pleasing while others not so much!
OCCUPANCY-In consideration of our neighbors and because of liability issues, OCCUPANCY AND USE OF THE HOUSE IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE NUMBER OF GUESTS WE HAVE AGREED TO IN YOUR RESERVATION. Other persons are not allowed on the property and there can be no loud parties at any time. Quiet hours are dictated by County ordinance and are between 9pm and 8am during which time "noise shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors". At all other times of the day "sound shall not be more excessive than would otherwise be associated with a residential area". Our neighbors closely monitor the street and record and report disruptive events as soon as they happen.
IF WE RECEIVE A COMPLAINT REGARDING EXCESSIVE TRAFFIC, NOISE OR PARTIES OF ANY KIND YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR SECURITY DEPOSIT. We understand that many wish to have events and parties and in fact love a good time ourselves. If that is your need then our home is not the place for you.
Parking is in the driveway ONLY. Please do not park on the street. Convenient, complimentary on-site Tesla charging. Our standard Tesla Wall Connector is available for guest use. Other compatible electric vehicles can charge using a suitable Tesla-to-J1772 AC charging adapter, which guests must bring.
Please be aware that we only accept reservations through recognized distribution channels. There are scams that show photos of our home on the internet where you are asked to send payment directly. PLEASE DO NOT BE FOOLED!
HAWAII STVR-19-365060----NUC-19-1758
Amenities at Absolute Oceanfront in Hilo! Read our Reviews! AC and Complimentary EV charging
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
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Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Excellent home with awesome views.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
This house was beautifully perched above the ocean. The common areas were spacious--kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed.Appliances and AC units looked brand new and the outdoor furniture/seating areas overlooking the ocean were an amazing place to enjoy meals.The inside and outside were decorated with art/sculpture which were also nice added touches. I'm ready for the owners to adopt me so I can just live there when I retire.On checkin the property was quite warm inside--the air conditioning unit is in the common area only so the 2 upstairs bedrooms were slower to cool off but did cool down eventually (they also had several floor fans to help with this). The master bedroom/suite on the lower floor was incredibly spacious (and had its own AC). Sleeping with the sliding door open to the sound of the waves crashing on the rocks below was awesome.The house is not far from businesses, groceries, etc. in Hilo and on the northern side of the city so close to waterfall hikes, botanical gardens, etc. The street had more or less 0 traffic (not being a through street) and neighbors walking their dogs were very friendly and welcoming.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
A beautiful and unique oceanfront stay! Located in a quiet neighborhood just outside of town, it made exploring in and around Hilo a breeze. The property is clean, well-stocked, and features incredible art and ocean views from almost everywhere—including the patio. There was plenty of room for the family to spread out and relax. We truly enjoyed our time here!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Incredible, comfortable stay in a beautiful home! The view was stunning and sitting on the lanai was one of the highlights of our entire vacation! AC kept us cool and the kitchen had everything we needed and more to prep and cook meals. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms felt like a spa. Host was helpful and prompt in their communication. Perfect distance from downtown Hilo made for a quiet retreat that was close to all the places we wanted to go. A phenomenal stay!
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9.8Outstanding
(265 Ratings)
"Excellent home with awesome views."
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