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Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom275 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Pahoa, HI
  • Place, SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pahoa

Located in Kalapana Sea View Estates, this apartment is adjacent to SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center and within a 15-minute drive of Star of the Sea Painted Church. The apartment includes a kitchenette, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kehena Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 54 min drive - 40.7 miles
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 58 min drive - 43.7 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 58 min drive - 43.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Rock Cafe - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪LaHiki kava bar - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Sirius Hotspot Coffee - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪THE VELI Restaurant - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Kaleo's Bar & Grill - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3


The Space

Aloha! ' Our private studio w/ A/C is a great place to stay because it is centered in between Kehena Beach & the new Pohoiki Beach and thermal ponds.

It is a wonderful home base if you are coming to see black sand beaches and the lava fields , just 6 miles down the road from us. Due to the recent Leilani Estates Eruption, we now have several black sand beaches in the area ( Kehena, Pohoiki, Mackenzie sea caves, Kaimu and Kapoho)
Pohoiki Beach is now a popular large family beach w/ thermal ponds.

Volcanoes National Park is just 1 hour away.

It has been the resting place to a world full of visitors from Canada, Germany, Israel, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Europe, and others for 2 years now. If you are looking for a nice clean place to stay that is of good value, this is the place for you.

If you are on a budget and looking for a fully furnished completely private studio w/ private bath/small kitchenette & air-conditioning, this unit is it. The studio has two double beds, High speed internet. The kitchenette has MW, hotplate, pans, coffee maker, utensils, and a medium sized refrigerator.

We do rent for a month at a time.

You can see the ocean from the studio 10 blocks away. It is walking distance to the Hele-on bus that will take you to Hilo for just $1.00 and it comes by 3x/day.

Many people come to the Puna district ( Kehena Beach, Kapoho, Pahoa and Kalapana) for the sunshine, peace and quiet, for nature walks, yoga and more. Puna is also known to experience less rain than other areas on this side of the island.
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Puna is also a great place to see the lava fields and to see Kilauea Volcano , the Hawaiian jungles, tropical rainforests, beautiful coastal views, thermal ponds heated ponds and beach at Pohoiki.


Now, for those of you who are seeking night time entertainment, check out 'Uncles Tiki Bar' if you want to sip a beer and listen to live Hawaiian/Jawaiian/Country down the road from us. ( Wednesday nights)

Our renters love our squeaky clean studio and you will too - we guarantee it.

Guest Access
Parking is next to building. Free TV, and WiFi internet and air conditioning.


Interaction with Guests
We are available as needed.

The Neighborhood
Kalapana-Seaview is a nice, quiet, and safe neighborhood.

Getting Around
It’s best to have a car down here although there is the Hele-on bus that passes by our subdivision 3x/day at $1.00 6 days per week. You can take it to Hilo for $1 & from Hilo to Kona for $1 as well. The total round trip would cost $4.00. You can't beat
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchenette and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a phone.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 275 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights
No need to strip beds. Just remove trash, turn off lights and aircon 🤟🏽
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please remove trash and sweep floor, turn off lights and fans upon leaving the unit. Turn off outside lights at night.

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 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 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Property Registration Number GE-042-418-7904-01, TA-042-418-7904-01

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • 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, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this apartment?

This apartment is situated in Kalapana Sea View Estates, just steps from SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center. You'll also find Mackenzie State Park and Lava Tree State Monument nearby.

How much does it cost to stay at Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3?

As of Sep 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3 on Oct 14, 2026 start from $143, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3?

No, this apartment doesn't offer parking.

Is this apartment next to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

Is Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3 a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic apartment include a smart TV and a kitchenette in each apartment, and some feature ocean view.

Are there hot tubs at Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3?

No, this apartment doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this apartment offer breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this apartment allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

Are there connecting rooms at Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this apartment.

What is the closest airport to this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO), which is about 22.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3?

Yes, every apartment at Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3 comes with a balcony and some offer ocean views.

Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great distance between Hilo and Volcano National Park. Very clean. A peaceful getaway to paradise!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A unique getaway with options if you want them. We opted to eat and talk past dark at the table on the 2nd story deck outside the room. We heard some night birds and a nice steady rain as we slept. Our hosts communicated in great detail. Make sure you read their text before you get there for the best stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean room Andra very helpful with things to do
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place. Clean and well maintained

Unfortunately we only stayed the one night, but the room was super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spacious room with designated parking space, close to seashore and Black Sand Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great value in Seaview

Functional space that's a great value for the area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great place to stay at a reasonable price

clean and has everything we need, just that the bathroom does not have a vent, but overall we had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Puna visit

We had a nice overnight stay in this studio near the newest beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and cute

Great quick stay, thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice little apartment

Nice little apartment, it had everything that we needed. It's in a very quiet area and the hosts are lovely who gave us loads of useful information about the local area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little VRBO in a quiet area.

Enjoyed this stay very much; good area near me son and his family in Pahoa; bohemian area, near black sand beach; small but perfect size, well appointed. Coffee on the deck in the mornings was great, great dark sky area, lush, green, comfortable. Will definitely return here!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nice Studio

The studio was just as described. Fine for 2 people. It was clean and had everything needed for our short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Place for families, recommended

It’s a nice place, beach is accessible within a min drive. Night sky is beautiful because of less light pollution. Make sure to check out the restaurant down the road, not sure about dinner timings but for breakfast Acai is good. Great host, only suggestion for host is to limit instructions to one pager instead of multiple locations around the house :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient, affordable, great service

We visited the area with the main purpose of attending Uncle Robert’s Night Market, and this location was very convenient for that. The correspondence from the hosts was very detailed and instructions for getting there and checking in were very detailed and helpful. The WiFi was excellent. We spent the next morning exploring the beautiful vistas along the Red Road, and this was an excellent location for that as well. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Cute, quaint, and quiet

I loved my time here even if it was a little quirky. Things like washing dishes in the bathroom sink and having to flip the breaker a couple times when I cooked made some great memories of my time there. It was so peacefull and easy to access local points of interest. The host, Andre was positive and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A nice place away from the usual tourist locations

Wanted to stay somewhere interesting and this was it. The room itself is completely normal but the area around it is not. Room about size of of decent sized living room with two beds, kitchen with attached private bathroom. Just a few minutes from a black sand beach. Sky was dark enough to see the milky way at night if that gives you an idea of how out of way it is. Nothing by the sounds of the birds to wake up to. Feels like you get to experience a more local version of Hawai'i. Nearest town about 20-30 min car drive where there are multiple dining options. Just don't make the mistake we did and have an 8 am flight out of Kona. Easy drive, but makes for a very early morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

6/10 Okay

like a small apartment retrofit in a two-story house

Quiet neighborhood of single-family homes nearby. Somewhat noisy a/c greeted us on a warm, pleasant mid-afternoon. Fortunately night was cool (mid-November) so we could turn off the a/c and open the lanai door and main room little window for peaceful, cool Hawaiian air once the sun went down. Never needed that a/c again, stayed cool enough til check-out time. The lack of a kitchen sink of ANY size was a real inconvenience, as we brought our food with us. Using the bathroom sink for food ware was a problem (think-food scraps in a bathroom sink). The apartment was clean, the two double beds lightweight but actually comfortable. It was OK for the simple overnight and short lazy morning hours we stayed there. Wouldn't choose this particular unit for 3 or more nights unless I were going be out all day long most days, because it's not the kind of vacation place one would typically lay around and chill in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2016
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Did not stay due to communication issues.

Property owner asked us to contact him via phone prior to arrival due to no cell reception near the property. We tried 2 different numbers and also texting. No response. We waited for a response and then drove to the property thinking he might meet us there when we had no response. No one around that we could see. It had been a very long day and not being able to reach owner, we decided to return to Kona. The owner contacted us approximately 30 minutes after we started our trip back to Kona. At that point, we were not willing to turn around and go back. We did ask for a refund and was told that he considered us a no show and there would be no refund. Very frustrating considering the circumstances of not being able to communicate with him in a timely manner. We had plans to explore the area more and was very dissappointed that we were unable to. Suggestion - Using a lock box with the keys instead of relying on meeting guests after they call to let them into the property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Archival

4/10 Poor

Clean, great price

Nice small studio, clean and you can't beat the price especially during the high season. But, just be aware, you get what you pay for and not in any bad sense, its just pretty small and despite there being a toaster and microwave there are no other cooking facilities. There is a nice big fridge which is really a good perk for all your beverages! Don't count on doing anything other than warming a cup of coffee up because there is next to no counter space and the only sink is in the bathroom. The trash cans are also tiny, like mini bathroom size so plan on taking your trash to the dump down the road when its open. I have always had a kitchen or at the least a BBQ or hot plate so having none of that is pretty tough especially when the closest food is at the Kaimu Store (limited deli) or back in Pahoa. Kalanai is right next door but I have found that they are less welcoming than they use to be. About the BBQ, its a charcoal stone thing that looks like it hasnt been used in years, its also very close to the parking for the owner, I don't think I'd be comfortable using it. You do have a small lanai with a chair that definitely gets most of the sun all day so that is nice, otherwise the front lanai (common area) is covered so if you like shade, its good. The A/C works sometimes. It always sounds like its has a lot of water inside of it and is struggling to overcome that. If you open up the windows you wont need A/C at night, its nice and breezy but when I checked in I was told to keep the windows and sliding door shut to keep bugs out. Hawaii isn't particularly buggy and I didn't see many bugs, only gekkos. Anyway, I think if you go in not planning on cooking and know that this is a small space in a big house with three rentals inside......its fine. The addition of a sink would make a big difference, its not easy washing plates and cups in the bathroom sink. **Bring cuttlery, there is none. There is however other cooking/serving utensils, plenty of them which is odd since you can't cook anything. Overall, enjoy the value and enjoy Puna!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Place is quaint and beautiful. Easy booking, and details from owners-easy check in and located in a great little neighborhood!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and secluded

I wish we could have stayed another week! The room was great, perfectly dark for sleeping and lots of pillows. The guides posted around the room were helpful in planning our day. Instructions for getting to the property were clear. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private room with bathroom and kitchen in super nice location and neighbourhood

Overall we had a very pleasant stay at Susan and Andre’s. The house lies in a very interesting and lush green neighbourhood with unique buildings and people around. It captures the essence of the Puna area very well. In total there were (we think) 3 properties inside the house, which could be rented out. We found our room had everything we needed, a nice balcony and porch and a nice view over the neighbourhood. Although we found the interior design of the flat a bit old fashioned and despite that with an infant, 2 adults and luggage one room was maybe a bit small, price-wise it was a very good value for money in the area. We missed some essentials on the first day of our stay but the host went more than out of her way to provide them as fast as possible. Super! The place is at an ideal location. Only 5 min from Kehena beach (a stunningly beautiful black beach, where close by you could do your laundry in the beach bungalows the hosts also own), 25 min from Pahoa, 1h from Hilo, 11 min from the new hot springs and 1h from Volcano National Park it was at perfect location to explore Puna and Hilo (and if we had more time also parts of the Hamakua coast) without driving too much. And to also live surrounded by recent lava gave the place a huge plus. We really enjoyed!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location for our pit stop

This property was great for our trip around the island. We stayed here since Volcano National Park was 20 minutes away. I didn't expect to find the best beach in the world just down the street. Black sand beach with thermal pools. It had everything we needed including air conditioning. Just minutes away from the ocean. Will definitely stay here again and for longer. Very clean rental and it had all we needed. Loved it!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cheap and Cheerful

Great little place - as expected and would return. Location for me was perfect as i was working just a few blocks away. internet was fast enough. Plenty of space and the basics were there. nice fridge =. beds were comfy. enjoy your stay in Seaview!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is a nice location away from all the crowds of the cities

This rental had all the amenities and everything else you might want. The property owner and manager were both very helpful with local attractions and warnings of things to watch out for. I would recommend staying here as we had an amazing time with a breakfast on the porch every morning to start our adventures.