Located within a leisurely stroll of Punalu'u Beach, this condo is within a 10-minute drive of Whittington Beach Park. The condo includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 23 min drive - 17.7 miles
Kilauea Military Camp - 43 min drive - 34.2 miles
Volcano House - 47 min drive - 36.3 miles
Kīlauea Visitor Center - 47 min drive - 36.3 miles
Getting around
Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 74 min drive
Restaurants
AunTee’s - 10 min drive
Rusty's Hawaiian at Ka'u Coffee Festival - 9 min drive
4 Scoops of Aloha - 11 min walk
Pahala Town Cafe - 10 min drive
Mauka To Makai Eatery - 23 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
#71 Hidden Tiki Ohana at Punalu`u Black Sand Beach
#71 Near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Ocean View Studio Near Volcanoes NP | Big Island Hawaii
Wake up to ocean views and crashing waves in this peaceful studio near Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Located at Sea Mountain Resort, this ocean-view condo is just a short walk away from a stunning black sand beach on the Big Island. Relax on your private lanai surrounded by lava rock, palms, and tropical gardens. Enjoy resort amenities including a pool, hot tub, and BBQ grills, all just steps away. Quiet, scenic, and uncrowded — this is authentic Big Island living far from tourist crowds.
The Space
Unit #71 Hidden Tiki Ohana is a sunny and spacious ocean-view studio that sleeps up to 4 guests, featuring a queen bed and a queen pull-out sofa. Large windows and louvered panels allow cooling trade winds and beautiful natural light throughout the space.
The fully equipped kitchen includes a full-size refrigerator, stove and oven, microwave, coffee maker with grinder, blender, rice cooker, electric kettle, toaster, cookware, dishes, and BBQ tools. Spices, salt, pepper, and cooking oil are also provided.
The living area offers a comfortable seating area, a 42” smart TV with streaming and cable, books and games, ceiling and portable fans, a dedicated workspace, and ultra-fast 500 Mbps Wi-Fi , perfect for remote work or streaming.
The bathroom features a walk-in rain shower with tropical tile, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and a hair dryer.
Private Lanai & Views
The expanded private lanai is a guest favorite, offering two separate seating areas — one for dining and enjoying ocean views, and a more secluded lounge area surrounded by lush tropical foliage. It’s the perfect spot for morning coffee, sunset wine, stargazing, or yoga (mats provided).
Fall asleep to the sound of waves crashing against the lava rock coastline and wake to palm trees swaying in the breeze.
Resort Amenities
Just steps from the unit, guests enjoy access to:
● Refreshing swimming pool ● Lava rock hot tub ● Gas BBQ grills ● Outdoor shower and restrooms ● Koi pond with waterfalls ● Tiki torches and landscaped grounds ● Plenty of lounge chairs and dining tables
Location
Sea Mountain Resort is a secluded oceanfront oasis on the Big Island’s south shore and the closest resort to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park — the island’s #1 attraction.
● Walk to Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach , famous for Hawaiian green sea turtles ● Close to the island’s only green sand beach ● Near lava caves, coffee farms, historic Hawaiian sites, and scenic coastal drives ● 10 minutes to Punaluʻu Bake Shop, local cafés, and farmers markets
This is unspoiled Hawaiʻi — peaceful, scenic, and far from high-rises and crowds.
Guest Access
Guests have full private access to the entire unit with a private entrance. Keyless entry with secure smart lock for easy, contactless self check-in. Two nearby parking lots make arrival easy.
Good to Know
● No air conditioning — cooling trade winds, ceiling fans, and portable fans keep the unit comfortable year-round ● Temperatures typically range from 65–85°F ● A car is required due to the remote location ● Stock groceries in Kona or Hilo before arrival ● Laundry facilities available on-site (PayRange app supported)
Why Guests Love This Unit
● Ocean views from inside and the lanai ● Walkable black sand beach with sea turtles ● Quiet, uncrowded location near Volcanoes NP ● Private lanai with tropical landscaping ● Well-stocked kitchen and beach gear included ● Fast Wi-Fi for work or streaming ● No resort fees or surprise costs
At a Glance
● Ocean-view studio • Sleeps 4 ● Private lanai with seating ● Pool, hot tub & BBQ grills ● Walk to black sand beach ● Near Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park ● Free parking • No resort fees ● Fast Wi-Fi • Dedicated workspace
Additional Notes: ● Monthly pest control inspection on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (access required) ● Golf course and tennis courts currently closed (nearby alternatives available)
The entire unit with private entrance. Keys will be provided for both the front door and the lanai door.
Guests access properties on their own. Resident manager on site for emergencies and property manager available by phone or email.
Here at Sea Mountain Resort you will find yourself in a secluded and peaceful oasis surrounded by nature. This is unspoiled Hawaii, far from the highrises and crowds of Waikiki. It’s the only resort on this side of the island, and the closest resort to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the #1 tourist attraction on the Big Island. It’s also the closest resort to both the island’s most popular black sand beach and it`s only green sand beach, and a short drive from countless other attractions and activities, including ancient Hawaiian historical sites, lava caves, and coffee plantation tours. The famous Punalu’u Bake Shop is just 10 minutes away in the quaint town of Na’alehu, offering sweet bread, malasadas (Portuguese donuts) and other goodies. In town you will also find several local restaurants and coffee shops, as well as a park with a playground, and a farmer’s market each Wednesday and Saturday. A short walk from the resort brings you to Punalu’u Beach with it’s gorgeous black sand, palm trees, water lily-filled pond, daily visits from Hawaiian sea turtles, and a lifeguard on duty. Here you can play in the waves, take a swim or snorkel with the tropical fish and turtles, or relax in a beach chair or hammock strung between two palm trees, napping or reading a good book. Everything you need for a fun-filled day at the beach is included in your condo rental: beach chairs, towels, umbrellas, hammock, snorkel gear and ice chest/coolers. (Guest Access) The entire unit with private entrance. Keys will be provided for both the front door and the lanai door. (Some important things to note) Sea Mountain is in a remote location, about 1 hour 45 minutes from the Kona airport and 1 hour 10 minutes from the Hilo airport. A car is a must as public transportation is very limited. You will want to stock up on groceries in Kona or Hilo before you head to the resort as there is very little available nearby. Pahala, about 10 minutes away heading towards Hilo, has a gas station, a small market and a small Long’s Drugs. This is also where the Ka’u Coffee Mill is located, with coffee tasting, gift shop and free tours. Na’alehu, also 10 minutes away but headed towards Kailua-Kona, has a few restaurants and coffee shops along with the Punalu’u Bake Shop and gift store. The nearest grocery stores are in the funky community of Ocean View, about 30 minutes away, but selection is limited and prices are high. There are also a handful of restaurants, a coffee shop, and other businesses here. More restaurants can be found in Volcano Village, which is also about a 30 minute drive. Be prepared to drive if you’re planning to go out. There is no air conditioning or heat in the unit as the temperatures year-round normally stay between 65-85 degrees. There are windows and doors with screens throughout the unit allowing for great air-flow, and there are fans provided. If you get chilly there are extra blankets available. You can sit inside of an air-conditioned space anywhere, but one of the best things about being at Sea Mountain is keeping all the doors and windows open to feel the warm tropical tradewinds! Heaven! There are two clean laundry areas equipped with newer appliances that make doing your laundry quick and easy. You can install the PayRange app and not have to worry about quarters, and the app will also notify you when the cycle ends, so you can relax at the pool or on the lanai while you wait! Washing and drying each take about 30 minutes per load. No worries about doing your laundry in the condo and adding all that heat and humidity! You can also do much bigger loads and finish faster than you can with the small stackable washer/dryer units. The golf course and tennis courts are currently closed but are under new ownership. There are golf courses located nearby in Volcano Village and Discovery Harbor.
Most guests rent vehicles at either Hilo or Kailua-Kona airports. Free parking on-site. The County of Hawaii has a public bus system with schedules, routes and fares available on the County Website.
Sea Mountain is in a remote location, about 1 hour 45 minutes from the Kona airport and 1 hour 10 minutes from the Hilo airport. A car is a must as public transportation is very limited. You will want to stock up on groceries in Kona or Hilo before you head to the resort as there is very little available nearby. Pahala, about 10 minutes away heading towards Hilo, has a gas station, a small market and a small Long’s Drugs. This is also where the Ka’u Coffee Mill is located, with coffee tasting, gift shop and free tours. Na’alehu, also 10 minutes away but headed towards Kailua-Kona, has a few restaurants and coffee shops along with the Punalu’u Bake Shop and gift store. The nearest grocery stores are in the funky community of Ocean View, about 30 minutes away, but selection is limited and prices are high. There are also a handful of restaurants, a coffee shop, and other businesses here. More restaurants can be found in Volcano Village, which is also about a 30 minute drive. Be prepared to drive if you’re planning to go out. There is no air conditioning or heat in the unit as the temperatures year-round normally stay between 65-85 degrees. There are windows and doors with screens throughout the unit allowing for great air-flow, and there are fans provided. If you get chilly there are extra blankets available. You can sit inside of an air-conditioned space anywhere, but one of the best things about being at Sea Mountain is keeping all the doors and windows open to feel the warm tropical tradewinds! Heaven! There are two clean laundry areas equipped with newer appliances that make doing your laundry quick and easy.
The condo features a kitchen and a balcony. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 506 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
HOUSE RULES OF ASSOCIATION OF OWNERS, COLONY ONE
The following house rules are for the purpose of promoting harmonious living in Colony One.
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Property Registration Number GE-173-878-3232-01, TA-173-878-3232-01, 950190320071
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
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.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
484537
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see around this condo?
This condo is located in Pahala within a short 10-minute walk of Punalu'u Beach. You'll also find Whittington Beach Park nearby.
Will I be able to park at this condo?
No, there isn't parking at this condo.
Is this condo associated with a casino?
No, this condo is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this condo?
No, there is no indoor pool at this condo.
Is #71 Hidden Tiki Ohana at Punalu`u Black Sand Beach good for couples?
Amenities at this condo that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each condo unit with kitchens in some.
Does #71 Hidden Tiki Ohana at Punalu`u Black Sand Beach have a hot tub?
No, this condo doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this condo include breakfast service?
No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this condo allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.
Does this condo have connecting rooms?
No, this condo doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Can I book a room with a balcony at #71 Hidden Tiki Ohana at Punalu`u Black Sand Beach?
Yes, every condo unit at #71 Hidden Tiki Ohana at Punalu`u Black Sand Beach comes with a balcony.
#71 Hidden Tiki Ohana at Punalu`u Black Sand Beach Reviews
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9.6
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Gail B.
May 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet get away
Condo was great for where I needed to be for work. It was super quiet and the hot tub looks out over the ocean. The condo was well equipped with everything I needed.
Gail B.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan C.
May 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
First time on big island
Great location to Volcano Park. Unit had everything you needed. Kitchen fully equipped. No restaurants so you will be cooking. Pool and hot tub nice. Very quiet for the most part and can however units are pretty close andncan be noisy
Susan C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Duri S., Tacoma
Oct 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good for a couple days
The grounds are beautiful. No one helped with checkin couldn’t find #71. Didn’t know where to park. There wasn’t as much airflow as described. Really stuffy/hot sweating. The bed was hard, the couch really needs to be replaced. The loungers at the pool were chained together one facing the pool, one facing the other way. Couldn’t move any more than a couple inches. Very strange. There really is nothing around the area. The condo was clean and kitchen stocked.
Beautiful setting! The quiet and isolation is exactly what I needed. Absolutely recommend!!
Mary
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amelia J.
Oct 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Hawaii
We had a great time at Punalu’u. Close to Volcanoes National Park. Walked to Black Sand Beach easily. The rental provided a few beach towels, chairs, floaties, and cooler. The place was clean and nice. It was slightly small for 4 of us but we only stayed a few days and weren’t inside much. The sofa bed was a bit better than it looks. Probably not for adults but worked for two kids! Kitchen was well equipped, we could make what we needed. It was truly a beautiful “condo” complex, well maintained. There’s laundry on site if needed via an app to pay.
We would stay there again! My big recommendation is if you are sensitive to light while sleeping, bring an eye mask. The complex has many outdoor lights on all night and the usual LED lights on all appliances, TVs in the unit.
I do recommend this place!
Amelia J.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cam D.
Sep 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hikes just to the south
From snorkeling with turtles to hiking the southern coast line and visiting Valcano NP. This makes a base camp for the southern island.
Cam D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kodi B., Norman, OK
Jun 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation ever
Chose this location because we wanted to be close to Volcanoes National Park and have beach and pool access. This was the best vacation we’ve ever had. Loved seeing the turtles every day at Punalu’u beach. Kilauea started erupting our first morning so we made several visits to the park, even before sunrise to get the best view of the lava lake. Relatively short drives to Hilo for a helicopter tour of the volcanoes and hiking to Papakolea beach. The pool and hot tub were a great way to end our days, using the grill and chatting with others about their days. The pool is locked at 9:00 pm so there were never any worries about noise.
This condo was everything our family of 3 needed and more. Everything was easy to find. Well stocked, conveniently close to the pool with a view of the ocean from the lanai. The unit was clean and extremely comfortable. Comfy bed and pillows. Fans were perfectly positioned and kept us cool every night. Loved this place. Loved our vacation.
Kodi B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jim F.
May 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in the south point
Very nice and remote and quiet!
Jim F.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marshall M.
Mar 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
I appreciated being away from the bustle of some of the more populated areas. I recommend showing up with food to prepare, as I did, because stores and restaurants are a bit of a drive. The property is beautiful.