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Hale Ehu Kai is directly on the Puna coast with unobstructed views of the ocean and coastline both north and south.

Hale Ehu Kai

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Vacation rental house. Sleeps 6, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. No pets allowed.

Pahoa, HI 96778 United States

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  • Hale Ehu Kai is directly on the Puna coast with unobstructed views of the ocean and coastline both north and south.
  • Picture yourself on the lanai, watching the sunrises and the whales or just relaxing in the hot tub!
  • The owners used the highest-grade materials for this spectacular oceanfront home including koa wood accents and tiled and wood floors.
  • Wood floors, high ceilings, tropical furnishings and a view from every room are all part of the experience at Hale Ehu Kai. The home also has high-speed Internet.
  • A new kitchen with all the appliances and a washer and dryer give you all the necessities for a very comfortable stay. One of the bathrooms even has a Jacuzzi tub!
  • A king bed and private en suite bath with a large shower make up one of the two bedrooms.
  • This bedroom with a queen bed opens directly onto the front lanai through sliding doors. Fall to sleep listening to the sound of the ocean and wake up to those spectacular sunrises without getting out of bed!
  • This is not a good swimming spot, but it sure is dramatic to watch from your own private lanai!
  • Every morning the sunrise is a little different but always beautiful.
Hale Ehu Kai is directly on the Puna coast with unobstructed views of the ocean and coastline both north and south.

If you want the feeling of being on a ship without the movement, this is the place to be! Located in Hawaiian Beaches (about 20 miles south of Hilo), Hale Ehu Kai is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath handicap accessible and wheelchair accessible vacation rental house on the Big Island of Hawaii in an area with magical views and other beautiful homes.

Relax in the hot tub on the lanai and see whales and spinner dolphins (in season). The lanai is extra wide for outdoor dining, and a lava barbecue is right out in front. The name Hale Ehu Kai (Sea Spray) is very appropriate for this home as you watch the waves splash against the rock cliffs.

You'll see unobstructed ocean views from the living and dining rooms, kitchen, and oceanfront bedroom. The living area is spacious, with beautiful floors and a tiled kitchen. Ceiling fans help keep the house cool, and the owners have thought about your comfort by providing a TV, DVD, stereo with CD, along with a collection of videos. The home has high-speed Internet and there is a washer/dryer.

The master bedroom offers a king bed, the oceanfront bedroom has a queen bed, and the living room has a double futon. There are two baths, an en suite master bath and a second bath with a Jacuzzi tub. As an extra touch, the house was built to be accessible by the disabled, with a ramp to the front door, wide interior doors, and roll-in shower.

There are many interesting areas nearby where you can go snorkeling, swim in a thermally heated hot pond, and see recent lava flows from the Kilauea Volcano. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is less than an hour away.

From the Hale Ehu Kai Guest Book:

My first trip to Hawaii and what a perfect place to start my Hawaii Experience. Loved being lulled to sleep by the surf. --Esther R., Portland OR

When we drove up tears came to my eyes over the beauty of this place. It was so much more than I hoped for. The views are breathtaking and the house is amazing. --Blake and Sheree E., Atlanta GA

First morning with coffee the whales put on a wonderful show for us. Can't ask for anything more. Great house, great island! --Bert and Deb D., Peoria IL

Hale Ehu Kai is absolutely perfect -- perfect views, perfect amenities, fabulous shower and jacuzzi tub (in and out) in a fabulous part of the island. We'll be back! --Abby R. and Waldine C., Tucson, AZ

I have been to Hawaii many times... but this was the best. I will treasure the memory of the last few days forever. --Janet W., Denver CO

Year-round rate range is $125 - $255 per night, depending upon party size and dates of your visit. Cleaning fee is $100.

Rooms and Amenities
Property Type House, 1 story, Built in 2003
Unit Code B-EhuKai
Beds 1 king bed, 1 queen bed
Bathrooms 2 bathrooms
Rooms Sleeps 6, 6 dining seats
Floor Area 1620 square feet
Pets No pets allowed.
Living Wheelchair friendly!, Ceiling Fans, Portable Fans, Flat Panel TV, Phone with Answering Machine, Jacuzzi Tub, Shower over tub, Walk-in Shower, Washer & Dryer, Child Pack-N-Play (Must Request)
Kitchen Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Gas Range
Entertainment FREE high-speed Internet!, Wireless Internet, Satellite TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Stereo System, Cooler, Beach Chairs
Outdoor Unassigned Offstreet Parking, Balcony / Deck / "Lanai", Charcoal BBQ Grill (BYO), Hot Tub, Oceanfront Lounge Chairs
Convenience Nearby Grocery, Nearby Restaurants
Drive Times Near Kapoho Tide Pools, 10 minutes to Pahoa, 20min to Kehena Black Sand Beach, 30 minutes to Hilo, 45min to Volcanoes National Park
Geographic Ocean Views
Average Manager Rating (Based on 2621 reviews)
Overall satisfaction: 4.5 stars
Overall satisfaction
Services from rental manager: 4.5 stars
Services from rental manager
Average Vacation Rental Rating (Based on 81 reviews)
Overall satisfaction: 5 stars
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Cleanliness: 5 stars
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Location: 4.5 stars
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Property condition: 4.5 stars
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99 % of our reviewers would recommend this vacation rental.

Vacation Rental Reviews

  • Amazing Ocean View

    Stayed 4 days in August, 2009

    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Ann W from Honokaa, HI recommends this vacation rental

    Great location. loved the serenity and the closeness of the ocean. "I'll be back"

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  • Wonderful stay

    Stayed 5 days in October, 2011

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Andre W from Duesseldorf, Germany recommends this vacation rental

    We had an awesome time in this beautiful home.
    See you next year :-)

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  • Review by Barbara B

    Stayed 5 days in September, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 4
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Barbara B from Oklahoma City, OK recommends this vacation rental

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  • Beautiful views, cute home

    Stayed 11 days in June, 2012

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 4
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Brandi M from Cypress, Texas recommends this vacation rental

    We had an excellent experience with the Big Island Vacation Rentals/Hawaiian Holiday property management. They always were quick and professional with their email responses and made sure everything was add prefect as possible. The home itself was really cute, had everything we needed and more including a fantastic spa on the lanai which we enjoyed every night as we watched the waves roll in. It was so relaxing to see the ocean at our back door first thing in the morning and have the waves lull us to sleep at night. Quiet neighborhood, away from traffic but that also meant a 30+ minute drive to get to attractions/restaurants/shopping. We didn't really mind though BC it was a pleasant drive. Definitely recommend for anyone wanting a private getaway on the Big Island who is passionate about the ocean as I am.

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  • Review by Patty T

    Stayed 3 days in May, 2009

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Patty T from San Antonio, TX recommends this vacation rental

    The house was wonderful, clean and in a beautiful location. The hot tub didnt work and I forgot to report it.

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  • Excellent property and location

    Stayed 14 days in January, 2011

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Chris K from Baltimore, MD recommends this vacation rental

    Loved this house, clean, well stocked kitchen, great location on the water's edge. Wish the hot tub was the one pictured. The hot tub on the deck was old and didn't work well.

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  • Overall great experience

    Stayed 3 days in May, 2009

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 4
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Casey C from Lynnwood, WA recommends this vacation rental

    Truly enjoyed our stay. Sunshine abundant in Pahoa even when skies were gray in Hilo. Property located in quiet neighborhood community. Spectacular ocean view visible from most rooms in the house and fresh ocean breezes off the lanai. Beautifully appointed and lovely decor. Only complaints were a cold shower one morning (solar powered, perhaps?) and roaches in the microwave oven light. I realize bugs are prevalent and customary due to the tropical climate but please ask housekeeping to check & clean this part of the microwave in future. Thank you for a wonderful three days. We were very comfortable and will return.

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  • Stay here for a great vacation!

    Stayed 3 days in January, 2011

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Carol L from Austin, TX recommends this vacation rental

    Excellent location and great place to stay!! The place is even better than the pictures! Saw turtles and pods of dolphins everyday from the deck.

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  • Great Location, very comfortable and quiet. Close to good food and great snorkeling.

    Stayed 4 days in October, 2009

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 4
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Brian L from Scottsdale, az recommends this vacation rental

    The bug problem freaked out my girlfriend when we walked in. I had wished that someone would have aired out the home and checked the roach traps before our arrival. After picking up several more roach traps opening the windows the place was wonderful.Well stocked, great hotub ! Views are great also.

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  • Hale Ehu Kai, mid Sept. 2012

    Stayed 4 days in September, 2012

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest from Seattle, WA recommends this vacation rental

    We had a wonderful time at Hale Ehu Kai. Perfect location for waking up by the dramatic ocean and traveling relatively short and scenic distances to the volcano, snorkeling, lava viewing, black sand beach, groceries and restaurants. Very safe-feeling and quiet neighborhood (except for the chorus of frogs and crashes of waves that lulled us to sleep each night!) The hot tub was a treat, but cold and a little dirty & smelly when we arrived. Had to run the filters & warm it up before using. Very well stocked house had everything we needed!

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  • Thanksgiving snorkeling holiday

    Stayed 4 days in November, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest from Santa Ana, CA recommends this vacation rental

    Everything as advertised, a very comfortable hideout during the rainstorms or a jumping-off point for day trips. Good directions to Kapoho snorkeling, too.

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  • great relaxing location

    Stayed 4 days in January, 2013

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    David S does not recommend this vacation rental.

    The amazing tide pools at Kopoho are just a short, beautiful drive away. Then top that off with a dip in the hot pool just down the road. If you are there on Wednesday night you MUST go to Uncle Roberts for true Aloha.
    The only bone to pick on the house are that all of the knives are crummy serrated knives. These people are not cooks. If you are, bring your favorite knife in your checked bag.
    Sunrises are fantastic. The Master bath shower is to die for.

    • Manager Responded on 1/27/2013

      Thank for your review! Based on your scores and comments we assume you meant to say, "YES" for Recommend to others. Mahalo, Hawaii Holiday Management

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  • Great beach front home

    Stayed 7 days in April, 2009

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Diane & John B from Lake Oswego, OR recommends this vacation rental

    We enjoyed our stay in this very clean and well equipped home. It is a true ocean front! The owners very quickly responded to a no hot water situation. They take pride in their property.

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  • Hale Ehu Kai 'Home from Home in Paradise'

    Stayed 5 days in November, 2008

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Debbie L from Telford, na recommends this vacation rental

    This vacation rental was exactly as described. It had all the amentities of home and couldn't have been closer to the ocean. We fell asleep each night to the sound of the waves. The owners had thought of everything and provided it, even down to flash lights essential for lava night viewing. Sharene & Sue at Hawaii Vacation Rentals where extremely helpful and made the reservation process easy to conduct via Email. We hope to return again to this property.

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  • Review by a guest

    Stayed 6 days in March, 2009

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest from Burlington, WI recommends this vacation rental

    This home was very nice. Beds were very comfortable the view was absolutely beautiful and never slept so good in a long time.

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  • What more could you ask for?

    Stayed 14 days in October, 2011

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Jenna Lee A from Parkdale, Oregon recommends this vacation rental

    We were given great instructions on how to get there and were very pleased with the cleanliness, the furnishings and most of all the location. It was nice to have some coffee, food, and plenty of toilet paper to start our two weeks off. We read everything we could get our hands on and enjoyed the tide pools and especiall the Hot Pond. We toured Hilo and vicinity, enjoyed the volcano, and spent a lot of time on the Lanai. We loved walking through the neighborhood in the morning, admiring the houses and the flowers and tropical fauna. The weather was great, cloudy, but warm and very little rain. For our 50th anniversary it was wonderful.

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  • Christmas in Hawaii 2012

    Stayed 8 days in December, 2012

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Donna R from Irvine, CA recommends this vacation rental

    Hello...we loved our vacation at Hale Ehu Kai. The house was extremely clean. The only problem we had was with the hot tub. There was no instructional sheet explaining how to set the we set it for a higher temperature and enjoyed it. Unfortunately we couldn't get it to turn off. after calling your company (and they very kindly called someone to come to the house), my husband went on line and found the website that had directions...and we were able to put it in the economy mode (and we cancelled the need for a repair man). That said, we had a lovely time in Hawaii...your staff were all very helpful and kind...and cudos to Tara for finding us a rental car!!!! MAHALO.

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  • Good place to stay.

    Stayed 4 days in October, 2012

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 3

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Donald E from Hico, Texas recommends this vacation rental

    Very nice location but not quite as isolated as the photograph would lead you to believe. The plastic frame sliding doors and screens needed adjustment but outside of that the house had everything you could ask far. Kitchen supplies were excellent. The view from the deck is great---However, there is no beach access. I would not take small children here because there is a vertical drop to the water. Overall, a great place for adults.

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  • Review by a guest

    Stayed 4 days in September, 2009

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 4
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest from Sunnyvale, CA recommends this vacation rental

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  • A fabulous house

    Stayed 4 days in February, 2009

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Jerry F from Howey-in-the-Hills, FL recommends this vacation rental

    One word describes Hale Ehu Kai: Fabulous. Fabulous accommodations. Fabulous setting. Fabulous nearby siteseeing. The house is a perfect launching pad for a tour of the beautiful Big Island. You can come home after a long day of touring, cook dinner in the spacious kitchen, soak in the hot tub and enjoy the waves crashing against the seawall, take in a DVD and then snooze in a comfy bed. One could not ask for more.

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  • Home away from home.

    Stayed 4 days in October, 2012

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest from Kodiak, AK recommends this vacation rental

    It was a great place to unwind. We enjoyed the location, and being able to just kick it after driving all day exploring the beautiful island. Hot tub was a great bonus, we enjoyed it every night. My daughter has never seen so many frogs or geckos ( being from Alaska ). She was entertained for hours. Thank you

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  • Even better than we expected!

    Stayed 7 days in March, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 4
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest from Battle Ground, WA recommends this vacation rental

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  • Great Place to Stay and a Nice Location

    Stayed 4 days in September, 2009

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest from Baltimore, MD recommends this vacation rental

    My wife and I had a great time at this home. One of the best parts was actually the notebook of suggestions of things to do left there by the owners. We had a great time snorkeling at the tidepools nearby. The little town of Pahoa was also a real treat, with some reasonably priced restaurants - one of our meals was a delicious spaghetti dinner for only $6/person (Boogie Woogie Pizza). We also had a good Thai meal at Ning's Thai Cuisine.

    We heard stories of the rain, but for the four days we were there, I think it only rained once during the day for a short time in the morning.

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  • Quiet retreat

    Stayed 3 days in February, 2013

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 4
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Teresa B from Canton, GA recommends this vacation rental

    The rental was exactly what we wanted and expected. Our goal was to find a relaxing place away from a busy area. Each day we would head out to explore a part of the island and come back by dinner time or early evening to enjoy the peacefulness and view from the back porch. We loved it!

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  • Review by Patrice V

    Stayed 2 days in June, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Patrice V from Monterey, CA recommends this vacation rental

    You feel like you're above the ocean! Go to sleep with the waves singing lullabies.

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  • Hale Ehu Kai was just perfect for our vacation. Too bad we couldn't stay longer!

    Stayed 4 days in March, 2011

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 4
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Heidi H from Surrey, BC recommends this vacation rental

    Waking up and realizing you are sitting on the edge of nothing but ocean makes for a very dramatic and stunning way to start the day. The house and location is ideal for anyone just wanting to chill out away from it all even if the kid is with you as there is plenty of room. But if you do venture out, we discovered a bunch of really cool things to see and do in the immediate area thanks to the handwritten notes found in the cottage which was an appreciated touch. BTW, the main bathroom has a fantastic shower - better than most hotels and certainly better than most other houses. In fact, the house is generally outfitted better and is more cozy than any other we have stayed in. We highly recommend Hale Ehu Kai to anyone considering a stay in Puna.

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  • Review by Diana R

    Stayed 5 days in August, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Diana R from Jerusalem recommends this vacation rental

    an absolutely breathtaking property! like being on a ship at sea.

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  • Honeymoon paradise!

    Stayed 4 days in July, 2012

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Jennifer S from Coldwater, ON recommends this vacation rental

    What a house! This rental was immaculate, beautiful, scenery to die for! This was our second stop, second island for our honeymoon and it was amazing. We would definitely return. We rented a car and drove everywhere, even though there are handy stores nearby, 5-10min drive to grocery and 20mins to Hilo. We loved it!!! Thank you

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  • Thanks so much!

    Stayed 16 days in December, 2009

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Pam & James H from Madison, WI recommends this vacation rental

    We had a great time at Hale Ehu Kai. Very accessible. Superior location. Great help from property management people.

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  • Turtle House

    Stayed 13 days in September, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    James K from Kansas City, MO recommends this vacation rental

    nice trade winds, keep the house cool.

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  • Paradise Found!

    Stayed 5 days in May, 2013

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest from Cottage Grove, MN recommends this vacation rental

    A perfect tropical getaway that truly IS on the cliff's edge! The sight & constant sound of the rolling, crashing waves will melt away any stress you a very relaxing getaway. The sunrise view over the ocean each morn. from the lani are awesome. Home has most everything you could need to make your stay comfy..just buy all your grocery items before you get there- it's a bit of a drive to get to a 'bigger' store. A perfect base to explore that end of the island from. We hated to leave!!

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  • Hawaii Rental Heaven on Earth

    Stayed 3 days in October, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Joanie S from Saylorsburg, PA recommends this vacation rental

    Fabulous rental, but not appropriate for children due to the ocean cliffs. Could have stayed forever!!!

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  • Our stay in paradise

    Stayed 12 days in November, 2012

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    John O from Cobble Hill, BC recommends this vacation rental

    The house wes clean & well equipped. I wish the kitchen knives were of better quality, I tried to sharpen them to little effect. Other than having to do a repair on the screen door the house was fantatic

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  • Loved waking up to the surf.

    Stayed 5 days in October, 2012

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest recommends this vacation rental

    Would love to go again

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  • Terrific location

    Stayed 7 days in April, 2013

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest from Canton, OH recommends this vacation rental

    We loved being lulled to sleep each night by the waves crashing on the shore and the lovely sunrises from the lanai.

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  • Had a great vacation at this rental!

    Stayed 2 days in July, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 3

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Sophia S from Dana Point, CA recommends this vacation rental

    My family really enjoyed Hale Ehu Kai. We loved it so much that we extended our stay a couple of days. It was great waking up to the crashing waves and sea turtles. Our only issues were that the hot tub was not the one pictured,the actual hot tub is pretty barely fits 2 comfortably. The other thing is that the screen doors are very rusted and the guest bedroom door fell on my 4 yr, old twice. No serious injury, but it was a bit scary. If it fell on a toddler or baby, it could hurt them. Also, it gets extremely windy here, so if you don't like the wind, this may not be the house for you. All in all it was a wonderful place to stay. The booking staff were extremely helpful and very nice to deal with. I would recommend this house to others and may return next year for another stay. I would definately recommend Big Island Vacation Rentals as your source to finding the perfect house for your Hawaiian get away.

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  • Anniversary Celebration

    Stayed 3 days in March, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Lonnie B from Mesa, AZ recommends this vacation rental

    The house and location were great. The waves crashing outside the windows were relaxing. The only issue we had was the hottub was cold when we got there so we could not use it the first night. Overall, great expereince.

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  • Dream Home for a Getaway Experience

    Stayed 3 days in April, 2012

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Lori C from Berlin, Berlin recommends this vacation rental

    Ehu Hale Kai was our perfect home base for three days while exploring the Hilo side of the Big Island. The parts we liked best were: the well-stocked and -equipped kitchen; the ideal location in a peaceful residential neighborhood away from traffic and crowds yet only a short drive to Hilo, tide pools and beaches and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park; the completely unobstructed and expansive view of the ocean; the ever present sound of the breaking waves and the nightly chorus of frogs. The owners and the rental staff were very professional and thorough in preparing us and the home for our stay.

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  • Can't wait to spend more Anniversaries here!

    Stayed 4 days in February, 2012

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Linda F from Calgary, AB recommends this vacation rental

    A charming, well-appointed, Spotlessly Clean, beach house. We loved seeing turtles surf and whales breach from the balcony every day! Great location close to Volcanoes Ntl Park, Kapoho Tide Pools, warm pools, Lava Tree State Park, etc. Groceries, shops and restaurants nearby. A great kitchen with lots of cookware, comfortable loungers and beds. We will miss hearing the ocean waves and coqui frogs each nt. Thanks to the owners for a great local driving guide. Don't miss having lunch at the small Village Cafe at the "end of the road". Delicious grilled fish and mac-nut pie. None of us wanted to leave-we will definitely stay here longer next visit!!!

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  • Ehu Kai means Sea Spray. They got that right!

    Stayed 8 days in March, 2012

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Linda H from Liberty Lake, WA recommends this vacation rental

    Amazing location just yards from the pounding surf. Cozy house cooled by constant on-shore breezes,very well furnished and the hot tub overlooking the sea was an added bonus. Especially appreciate frig and cupboards stocked with condiments and bathrooms with shampoo, etc. East side of Big Island is known for rain, so just go with it. Sun comes out sooner or later.

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  • Fabulous!

    Stayed 3 days in February, 2012

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Lisa N from Des Moines, Iowa recommends this vacation rental

    This was the perfect house for our trip! Beautiful surroundings, very calming to be so close to the ocean. The whales were apparently there every day according to the neighbors, but we weren't on the same time schedules, as I only saw them one time! I could have spent my entire trip at this house. Definitely will stay there again!

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  • Wonderful Vacation

    Stayed 4 days in March, 2012

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    David & Lora V from Albert Lea, MN recommends this vacation rental

    Our stay at Hale Ehu Kai was fantastic! The cleanliness of the house was so much appreciated. The sound of the ocean waves lulling us to sleep every night was heaven. We explored the island by day and each day on the way back to the property, we stopped at the local stands and bought fresh fruit, then stopped at the market to buy steaks and such. We would go back to Hale Ehu Kai and cook on the grill. So much fun! We will definitely recommend this property to fellow travelers. Thanks for a wonderful time.

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  • Great location

    Stayed 3 days in November, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 3

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Margaret T from Wagga Wagga, NSW recommends this vacation rental

    Our party of three had a very comfortable stay at Hale Ehy Kai, we felt like real locals with the supberb location and loved the island in general. Will definately recommend to family and friends and will hopefully plan another visit!

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  • great experience

    Stayed 9 days in November, 2012

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Martin B from Praha recommends this vacation rental

    the location is really unique, you are in touch with ocean every moment. Nice house, very clean, nicely furnished.

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  • nice holidays

    Stayed 3 days in July, 2009

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Zoltan M from Kisber, NA recommends this vacation rental

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    it's real beautyful house, with a nice location near the ocean.

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  • Absolutely Amazing Place

    Stayed 3 days in July, 2012

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest from Pittsburgh, PA recommends this vacation rental

    We were a little hesitant about renting a house on the coast using the internet but the Hale Ehu Kai was like a dream come true and even exceeded our expectations. It is a beautiful and a simple home set on volcanic rocks at the ocean. Neighboring houses are not very close and next touristy locations are many miles away so you can feel like you are at the end of the world and the entire ocean is yours. The waves constantly break almost at your balcony creating a truly wonderful atmosphere and as the house's name suggests (Ocean Spray House) you can breathe and even feel the ocean spray on your skin when staring at the waters. We arrived late but all lights were on and beautiful Hawaiian music was played from the speakers. We had a lovely dinner (kitchen is fully equipped) listening to the waves. Every morning all we had to do is open the curtains and we could watch the sunrise right in front of the bed. The house is very well furnished, has all the beach equipment. Nothing fancy but comfortable and homy. The vegetation in the area is so lush and beautiful you really feel a tropical atmosphere. In our experience it did not rain much more on the east coast than the west coast and all showers pass very quickly (few minutes) before sunshine comes again.

    The only downside is the tropical climate which requires some additional effort to keep the bugs away. The bed mattresses were also a little too soft for our taste. Also, you need to drive a bit to find some pools where swimming is possible because most of the Hawaii island coastline is very wild. There are also few beaches close by where kids could play but the pools are great for snorkeling.

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  • Beautiful, Comfortable Hale Ehu Kai

    Stayed 7 days in May, 2012

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Teresa A from Bakersfield, CA recommends this vacation rental

    My husband, father-in-law, and I stayed at this wonderful East Hawaii coastline hideaway for one week and loved every minute of it. We had to travel back and forth to Hilo quite a bit to spend time with our daughter who graduated from the university there. Every time we drove away from the house, I was sad to leave. The owners have provided not only a very comfortable home, but a clean and well-stocked one as well. But, if I had to state what I loved the best, it was the amazing view of the ocean it had. I am a water colorist and would love to return for a month just to paint every day I'm there. Oh my God, it was astoundingly beautiful there. We were also taken with the Kopoho Kai tide pools we found thanks to the suggestion sheet available to us. It was my first time snorkeling and I was enthralled with the experience. The drive down Papio (Government Street Road) was a definite treat as we saw such a variety of scenes: little secret beaches, thick jungle with long, trailing vines, and the volcanic terrain. Wow! I loved being able to cook every day in the spacious kitchen. If we had to complain about something, it would be that the hot tub really didn't get hot enough to enjoy. Thank you though for such an awesome experience at Hale Ehu Kai!!!

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  • Big Island Paradise

    Stayed 4 days in November, 2012

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Paul S from Barnhart, MO recommends this vacation rental

    Excellent property, exactly as advertised. Very clean. Well equiped. Couldn't have asked for more - except more time to enjoy it. Owners were very helpful and a delight to deal with.

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  • Lovely ocean retreat!

    Stayed 4 days in June, 2009

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 4
    • Location
      Location: 4
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest from Decorah, IA recommends this vacation rental

    Our family of five loved our stay at Hale Ehu Kai on the Big Island. The house is really right on an ocean cliff so the views of the beautiful ocean waves were unobstructed. It was great to see the turtles playing in the ocean right out front. We were surprised by the number of amenities at the house from kitchen supplies to snorkeling equipment. The house is a bit of a drive to Hilo and the volcano (40 minutes) but we knew this and to stay on the ocean this was necessary. Parts of the house are rusting from the ocean spray but owners are aware of this and this didn't affect our overall stay. Overall a beautiful location with great amenities. Thanks!

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  • Review by Debbie Y

    Stayed 6 days in April, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 3
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Debbie Y from Pine Grove, CA recommends this vacation rental

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  • great property!

    Stayed 5 days in December, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Anne R from Cambridge, MA recommends this vacation rental

    Hale Ehu Kai is a truly beautiful place. Views on the ocean are amazing and we could spend hours watching the waves (and the turtles). The property is very well equiped (including snorkeling gear!) and spotless. The proximity to Pahoa is convenient for shopping and eating out. We would love to come again!

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  • Amazing amenities that just made our trip that much more amazing the directions to local places to visit (Tide Pools, Black Sand Beach). The awesomeness of being so close to the ocean and seeing the sea turtles every evening!!

    Stayed 7 days in July, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Debbie R from Gilbertsville, PA recommends this vacation rental

    The house provided us the luxury of space, quietness, plenty of room to spread out, adventure outside on the lava, in the local park - local town - Pahoa. Just amazing location in Hilo. I would recommend Hilo to anyone - most tropical and quiet part of the Big Island!!

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  • Waves waves waves

    Stayed 4 days in December, 2011

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest from Vancouver, BC recommends this vacation rental

    Classic waterfront, waves hitting the rocks only meters from the deck. Fantastic.

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  • Beautiful house & view

    Stayed 10 days in March, 2013

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 4
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest from Ottowa, ON recommends this vacation rental

    Everything was great with the house. However, in our correspondence arranging the rental it was not clear that we would have to pay extra if more than two people stayed at this two bedroom house. Our previous experiences with other rentals was that one rented a house for a fixed price for a maximum number of people.

    • Manager Responded on 3/11/2013

      Thank you for your review. This has been our policy (and the policy of most other management companies we know) for many, many years. Our website and every property page does state that there are extra fees for extra guests. One of many reasons for this poicy is simply that electricity is so expensive here, the Owners need to cover the additional cost of additional usage. Thanks for understanding! Mahalo, Hawaii Holiday Management

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  • Peaceful Oceanfront Getaway

    Stayed 6 days in June, 2012

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest from Phoenix, Arizona recommends this vacation rental

    Beautiful accommodations on an amazing rock cliff location. We awoke to the sounds of the ocean and had great experience at the house. It was clean and well stocked, everything we needed! Dinner on the patio was wonderful and the location was great to visit nearby attractions or just take an exploration drive along the coast! When we return, we would stay at Hale Ehu Kai again!

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  • Review by Jennifer L

    Stayed 5 days in December, 2008

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 4
    • Location
      Location: 4
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Jennifer L from Citrus Heights, CA recommends this vacation rental

    This house was gorgeous! And very private. The view was spectacular and you couldn't beat all of the amenities that were available.

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  • Happy Sounds

    Stayed 7 days in December, 2008

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Jack & Susan H from Albuquerque, NM recommends this vacation rental

    Aloha,
    If one enjoys the sounds of the ocean, waves crashing against rocks, this is the place for you!! The sound is just heavenly to my ears. I recorded the sound on my recorder, so that I can listen to it here in the middle of our high desert. The sound just lulled me to sleep each and every night.

    The house is very clean, decorated nicely and very well equipped with all our needs met. I was able to cook our Christmas dinner, including a small turkey without any trouble. The owners have thought about making it easy to live here for a while, rather than only thinking of it as a short time place to stay. It is also very nice that there are new and up to date DVDS to watch. Other places that we have stayed only have one or two paperbacks and that is about it. These folks have it set up as a place to call home for your stay. The other nice thing was that there was internet, included. My daughter was able to work on a class while she was there, which was very good.

    We have stayed at this house twice now and it is the best house. It is also very nice that the house is so very H/C friendly. Using one of the plastic chairs from the lanai, my husband was able to easily use the shower.

    Whenever, we are on the Hilo side of the island, I hope that this house is available. It is the best. It sure makes you want to tear up your return tickets and stay forever.

    I found the neighbors to be very friendly and helpful, too. The location of the house is not that far from grocery shopping either.

    At Christmas time, the little Christmas tree is nice. What a treat, after a long trip from the mainland to be welcomed into a beautiful little house with lights on, a fresh loaf of banana bread, a bowl of fresh fruit, and beautiful flowers. It sure made us feel welcome!!

    Happy New Year to All!!

    Susan Hudson

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  • Our Big Island Vacation

    Stayed 4 days in October, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Dave & Rosemary S from Beverly Hills, FL recommends this vacation rental

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  • Review by Sandra S

    Stayed 5 days in October, 2009

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 4
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Sandra S from Philadelphia, PA recommends this vacation rental

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  • Review by Charles & Susan L

    Stayed 4 days in November, 2008

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 3
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Charles & Susan L from Oro Valley, AZ recommends this vacation rental

    Home was beautiful. very relaxing and very well stocked. Location a bit questionable. We would stay again, maybe in the winter to hang out and watch whales.

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  • Exceptionally Nice and a Great Value

    Stayed 4 days in January, 2012

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 4
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Susie B from Kailua, HI recommends this vacation rental

    We stayed for 4 nights in Hale Ehu Kai and it was a wonderful experience. The house is immaculate and has all of the necessities needed for a wonderful vacation. The location is right on the ocean... the beds are comfortable,the towels are plush, nice modern kitchen.. could use a new BBQ grill, had DVD library and extra movie channels. Furnished very nice. Would definitely call it an upscale home. And will definitely return with friends.

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  • Can't wait to come back

    Stayed 3 days in November, 2011

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest from Somerset, CA recommends this vacation rental

    Had a great time. I would only suggest to follow directions and not use GPS to get there. I know people complained about the hot tub being to cold. To take care of that find the directions and it heats up in just about 1-2 hours. A great place to stay and lots of privacy. Thanks so much

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  • Review by Ruth Hamilton H

    Stayed 4 days in August, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Ruth Hamilton H from Juneau, AK recommends this vacation rental

    Overall, an outstanding stay! Just a suggestion: The matress in the master bedroom (king) should be replaced; it's pretty lumpy....

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  • Ocean view house near the red road

    Stayed 10 days in March, 2013

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 4
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    a guest from Guerneville, CA recommends this vacation rental

    We were very pleased with the house and were completely comfortable. We met the owners who were very helpful. We saw many whales, turtles and fishing boats from the porch. What a sight!

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  • Wonderful place!! Would recommend again. This place had everything we needed and more. The views were spectacular. The seclusion was perfect for us. We enjoyed our stay at Hale Ehu Kai!!

    Stayed 3 days in March, 2009

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 3
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 4
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Willie W from Tacoma, WA recommends this vacation rental

    The only complaint I had was that the property manager's voice mailbox was full for a couple of days and could not reach them. But when making reservations, they were very accomodating and pleasant to deal with.

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  • Review by a guest

    Stayed 4 days in August, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 4
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 4
    • Location
      Location: 3
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 4

    a guest from Coupeville, WA recommends this vacation rental

    The house has a wonderful. The owners are obviously thoughtful and gracious people because the house felt like a home. Thank you for a wonderful place to stay.

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  • Review by a guest

    Stayed 4 days in December, 2009

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 4
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 4
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 4

    a guest from Honolulu, HI recommends this vacation rental

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  • Up close and personal with the ocean!

    Stayed 3 days in March, 2009

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 4
    • Location
      Location: 4
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 4

    Dale K from Pierrefonds, PQ recommends this vacation rental

    If you want to experience being up close and personal with the ocean this place is for you. During our short stay we heard and felt the waves crashing against the rocky shore all day and all night which is truely a unique experience. Perhaps on calmer days the ocean is more soothing. The location is quiet, except for the ocean, and is just a short drive from Hilo. It is excellent for travel to the Volcano National Park and the active lava flow viewing site at the end of highway 130. The management is very accomodating should any problems arise and I have no hesitation recommending Hale Ehu Kai. Thank you for a wonderful experience that we will cherish.

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  • Hear the Roar of the Ocean

    Stayed 7 days in October, 2010

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 4
    • Location
      Location: 4
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 4

    Brenda D from Sunol, CA recommends this vacation rental

    Brenda and I stayed in this relaxing setting for a week with another couple. If you are looking for a place pretty much out of the way from the busy city or even town life this is the place to go. We were more on the go so found the long drives tiring by the end of the day. We found the few neighbors we saw very warm and friendly. We loved the warm springs down the road. Also the occassional turtle popping his head up above the surf kept us on the lookout. The home had most of the kitchen accessories necessary for a comfortable stay although the blender had a crack in the base and leaked every time you put liquid in it. We found the beds quite comfortable. If it wasn't for the gorgeous sunrises most mornings I would have been in bed much longer. The overall stay was very relaxing. Until we stayed in this home so very close to the ocean we never understood how damp and how corrosive the air could be. The floors in the morning were always damp to the barefoot. When we arrived the towels all had a musty smell to them probably from the damp air as did the washing mashine when we tried to wash the ordor out. Eventually we got everything smelling fresh. Also the TV Dish remote did not work properly. It was very difficult to get from station to station. Probably due to corrosion on the terminals. Someone might want to update the picture of the hot tub on this website and also on the calling cards which all show it as round. The square tub surprised us a bit. The jets on this hot tub were wimps compared others we have been in. I probably would have rated 5 on everything above had it not been for these few inconveniences. A few fixes and this could easily have been a 5 star. All in all we had very relaxing time on this our first stay on the Hilo side of the Big Island. Thanks so much for sharing this home with us.
    Al and Brenda Du Charme, Sunol, CA

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  • Beautiful Location!

    Stayed 7 days in September, 2011

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 4

    Bernie R from Sykesville, MD recommends this vacation rental

    As expected, Hale Ehu Kai was beautifully situated by the ocean. Of all the vacation houses we have stayed at over the years (in the U.S. and abroad), Hale Ehu Kai has the best ocean side location. It sits on a small black lava cliff, overlooking a rocky "beach". It would not be safe to swim here, although the surf is both very near and very spectacular. We truly enjoyed watching the turtles in the surf every day while eating breakfast and dinner on the deck.

    The one minor nit that we had concerned the quality of the furnishings and fittings. In vacation houses like this one, we are used to seeing at least a mid-grade finish. We don't need luxury, but we do appreciate authenticity. Although the house is certainly serviceable, the imitation wood deck, imitation wood floors, and thick foam pads (think Home Depot and on sale) that have inexplicably been placed on all the mattresses are hard to understand... We realize that getting a real wood deck and real wood floors would be a major expense. But, even just removing the odd and uncomfortable foam pads from the mattresses would be a big step in the right direction.

    Overall, however, these nits having to do with the quality are out weighed by the house's spectacular location. We recommend this house without reservation to anybody looking for a quiet getaway with a spectacular view of the ocean. It would be even better if the deck and floors were real wood and the beds didn't have the crazy foam pads (these are not fastened down, the temporary fix is left as an exercise for the reader)...

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  • nice veiw

    Stayed 3 days in February, 2012

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 4

    a guest from Stillwater, MN recommends this vacation rental

    loved to try to watch for whales but little co0peration they were SHY

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  • Review by a guest

    Stayed 3 days in May, 2011

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 4
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 4

    a guest from Kihei, HI recommends this vacation rental

    The picture I saw on the website did not appear to be current. House was clean, loved the view. reservation folks were great. locks on sliding glass doors rusted out and doors were "secured' with a piece of PVC piping. I thought that was somewhat below my expectations for the price of the unit. and I would get rid of the "fur" pillow on bed in 2nd bedroom as the cleanliness of such of item would at best be slim. we were happy to be there, and the view and proximity to the ocean made up for anything that wasn't excellent. thanks.

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  • Review by Ralph S

    Stayed 5 days in May, 2010

    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 4
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 3

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 4

    Ralph S from Alamo, CA recommends this vacation rental

    Very relaxing location which is the reason we chose Hale Ehu Kai--just wanted to stay put. House could use a good scrub and replacement of "tired" bed linens & blinds. LR furniture not very comfortable. Need additional chaise for lanai. Some concern re seriously rusting Simpson 4x4 support brackets! Maybe replace the"pipe" locks on the sliders with more substanstial locks. Apppreciated that the kitchen was well-stocked (lots of duplicates)- maybe should tell future renters to check supplies before they shop.

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  • Review by Jacqueline T

    Stayed 3 days in August, 2009

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 3
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 4

    Jacqueline T from torrance, ca recommends this vacation rental

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  • Very clean. Very pretty view. Very comfortable place

    Stayed 4 days in April, 2011

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 4

    Phil F from Milltown, WI recommends this vacation rental

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  • Fantastic bathrooms, towels. watery sounds, views, and yes, sea spray!

    Stayed 3 days in August, 2009

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 4
    • Location
      Location: 4
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 4

    Sarah M from Felton, CA recommends this vacation rental

    Bathrooms A plus
    Kitchen great, although knives need an upgrade and we had to rearrange the pantry to find a place to store our food. Open Light and airy. Bedrooms could use a new carpet or shift to the wood and the Bed linens need replacing. (maybe thats next..) We were there right before a storm so it was pretty wild with the waves on the rocks. Incredible views of the color in the ocean. good place to start excursions from. The Hot Tub water was a bit murky for our taste (We didn't go in it for that reason)and would have requested new water if we had been there 5 or more days. My son used it though! Very accomadating for our early check in, though they made no promises as it had been occupied the previous day. they still were able to have it ready for us! Yay!

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  • Susan was wonderful!

    Stayed 6 days in March, 2011

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 4

    Carolyn R from Wilmington, NC recommends this vacation rental

    Susan, the property manager, was always available to help us out, talking us to our rental in the dark, when hibiscuses had obscured the street number.
    The house was spotless, with up-to-date decor and a charming Hawaiian feel. The bed was comfortable, and the kitchen had everything a cook could ever need.
    Of course, the surf crashing on the lava shore beyond the lanai was magical and comforting.

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  • ocean front experience

    Stayed 4 days in October, 2009

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 4
    • Location
      Location: 5
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 4

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 4

    Trudi D from Lago Vista, TX recommends this vacation rental

    This home was a great way to start our vacation, ocean front with awesome sunrise and moonrise views and hearing the waves was relaxing. Very well stocked with the items we needed and area info, clean and close to things we wanted to see.

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  • Comfortable house, beautiful views, nice relax away from crowd

    Stayed 7 days in July, 2011

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 4
    • Location
      Location: 4
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 3

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 4

    a guest from Long Beach, CA recommends this vacation rental

    We have spent there one week and it was definitely too short to visit Hawaii island. The house has an outstanding view and very nice owner (come to fix leaking wather). Interior is spacious, in a good condition and very well equipped (microwave, fridge,
    washing machine for dishes and closes, dryer etc.). There are some issues like everywhere: - Jacuzzi was much worse than on the picture (old, dark green) and heating didn’t work - Some equipment was out of order (the house requires repairs) - The house exterior
    is rusty (because of the ocean proximity) - Cleaning is acceptable but could be better - Localization is away from any shops so you have to drive min. 15 minutes to buy anything Overall it is good but I’m not sure if worth the price ($1300/week).

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  • Terrific house for the wet side

    Stayed 6 days in February, 2009

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 5
    • Location
      Location: 2
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 3

    a guest from Fairfax, CA recommends this vacation rental

    The house was wonderful, well taken care of, spectacular view right on the ocean. The owners have done a fantastic job of creating a lovely vacation home. The down side for us was the weather and somewhat the location. Wild wind and rain a good portion of the time. The immediate surrounding neighborhood was nice, but it felt like one didn't have to go far to get to some pretty run-down sketchy areas with some fairly sketchy characters. If one was looking for total privacy and relaxing time with no regard for weather, then this place is ideal. The hot tub on the deck was great, a huge plus. My favorite thing that we did in the area was to go to the Kapoho tide pools and snorkel. WOW! That was the best snorkeling I've ever experienced...unbelievable coral and beautiful fish! Also it was great to have Volcano NP so close. We had a great day there and it didn't rain!

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  • Hale Ehu Kai in Pahoa, HI

    Stayed 5 days in November, 2011

    • Services from rental manager
      Services from rental manager: 5
    • Cleanliness
      Cleanliness: 4
    • Location
      Location: 4
    • Property condition
      Property condition: 3

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 3

    Stephen H from Fort Mill, SC recommends this vacation rental

    Nice house with comfortable accomadations. Needs some updating with sound and audio. Was a tough spot for grilling. Had a problem with the spa and the owner came over right away to fix bit unfortunately the weather kept did not give us a chance to use again.

    • Manager Responded on 11/14/2011

      Thank you for the review. It is very unfortunate that the weather did not cooperate with your stay! We hope the next time you're in East Hawaii, you'll get our gorgeouse sun more often. Mahalo, Hawaii Holiday Management

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