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Tranquil and inviting -- nowhere else in Hawaii can you find these shallow tide pools on private property.

White Orchid

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Vacation rental house. Sleeps 5, 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. No pets allowed.

Kapoho, HI 96778 United States

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Your own private swimmable tide pool is just outside the door! White Orchid Retreat is located in Vacationland, a popular area of Kapoho famous for its unique tide pools. (There is nothing quite like the tide pools anywhere else in the islands!) Most of Kapoho's many visitors swim or snorkel in one of the public ponds, but the gardens of White Orchid Retreat surround its own tranquil, tropical tide pool (with sister property Orchid Elua at the other end). Cement steps make it easy to get in and out, and you see the pond from most rooms in the house as well as from the lanai (patio). Windows surround the house, bringing the beauty and reflections of the natural pool indoors.

White Orchid Retreat is a new home (completed in the fall of 2007) with an open floor plan, high ceilings, wood floors, and tasteful touches around every corner. Its custom furnishings were hand-picked and imported from the Philippines where some of the finest furniture crafters are located. The house is all on one level and designed to give two couples traveling together the utmost privacy.

The master bedroom has an inviting king bed with Ralph Lauren linens and an open Jacuzzi tub with shower. Windows on two sides of the master bedroom bring the outdoors in through the breezy window coverings. The second bedroom has a queen bed, windows to the gardens, and a desk area with high-speed access of course! High-quality linens and furnishings make this a very special place.

Each bedroom has a half bath next to the bedroom, and each bedroom has its own private outdoor shower just outside. If you're uncomfortable using an outdoor shower, the house has a conventional shower as well. The den has a day bed, flat-screen TV, and DVD player. White Orchid Retreat sleeps five comfortably.

For more adventurous snorkeling, just take the 5-minute walk (we'll show you the secret way!) to the Waiopae Marine Conservation Area, acres and acres of oceanfront ponds that contain an astonishing variety of fish, sea creatures, and of course the honu, the beloved Hawaiian sea turtles. The tide pools provide a safe and inviting environment for even the novice swimmer to snorkel or just float in crystal clear 80-degree water year 'round, without worry of surf or currents, perfect for those who are not comfortable in the open ocean. For guests at ease in the water, Kapoho and the rest of the Big Island have much more to explore.

Year-round rate range is $155 - $285 per night, depending upon party size and dates of your visit. Cleaning fee ranges from $125 to $150, also depending upon party size.

Rooms and Amenities
Property Type	House, 1 story, Built in 2007
Unit Code	B-WhtOrc
Beds	1 king bed, 1 queen bed
Bathrooms	3 bathrooms
Rooms	Sleeps 5, 6 dining seats
Pets	No pets allowed.
Living	Ceiling Fans, Portable Fans, Phone with Answering Machine, Jacuzzi Tub, Walk-in Shower, Washer & Dryer, Child Pack-N-Play (Must Request)
Kitchen	Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Microwave
Entertainment	FREE high-speed Internet!, Wireless Internet, Satellite TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Stereo System, Cooler, Beach Chairs
Outdoor	Unassigned Offstreet Parking, Patio, Charcoal BBQ Grill (BYO), Outdoor Shower
Drive Times	Near Kapoho Tide Pools, 15 minutes to Pahoa, 20min to Kehena Black Sand Beach, 45 minutes to Hilo, 45min to Volcanoes National Park
Geographic	Kapoho Bay

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Average Vacation Rental Rating (Based on 62 reviews)
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100 % of our reviewers would recommend this vacation rental.

Vacation Rental Reviews

The perfect get away

Stayed 2 days in September, 2012
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Amy H from Kailua-Kona, HI recommends this vacation rental

We wanted a last minute rental and found an incredible property and location to return to time and again. The white orchid was a perfect get away from day to day life and we're telling all our friends.
Its a "JEWEL" in the bushes.

Stayed 3 days in June, 2010
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Carmelita & Edward H from Honolulu, HI recommends this vacation rental

White Orchid is the best house in the neighborhood. Its 10 minute walk to the famous "Wai Opae" tide pools, a perfect spot to snorkel and discover live multi-color corals. Its like a home away from home. If you like cooking-the kitchen is equip fully. Its a perfect "get-away" place.
coming back again

Stayed 4 days in May, 2013
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a guest from St. Albert, AB recommends this vacation rental

enjoyed this place a year ago and again had a fantastic stay at the house. location is great for accessing snorkeling and as a base to explore the east side of the island as well as the volcano areas. hope to be back again!
White Orchid evaluation

Stayed 7 days in December, 2012
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Carol H from Riverside, CA recommends this vacation rental

The bench for watching TV was one of the most uncomfortable things imaginable! It would have been nice to have more information about the property, such as what were the ponds. Directions for operating the TV and satellite were lacking. There were no lids for the fry pans, and bottoms of fry pans were warped and would not work well on the cook top. The GFI in the front bathroom is DEAD!!! The White Orchid is a beautiful house, and we really liked our experience there.
Lovely Rental - Near Unique Tidal Pools

Stayed 3 days in June, 2011
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Cynthia L from Concord, NC recommends this vacation rental

The layout and amenities of the house are great and we loved the outside showers! The house is beautifully decorated with various "extras" available for guests' use (snorkel masks, water shoes, a small cooler, beach towels, etc). This made it so easy to walk the "secret path" to the tidal pools for a truly unique snorkeling experience -- definitely on par with Molokini (off Maui) and even Hanauma Bay in Oahu, so we were pleasantly surprised.

We also made good use of the house's reference book with laminated lists for restaurants and area attractions. We carried it with us as we drove around so we had the info readily available.

Please relay to the owners to fix the following:

1) The mattress and/or bed in the second bedroom needs to be replaced asap -- it has a horrible sag / slant in it on one side which made sleeping quite uncomfortable. I noticed in the comment book on site that others have complained about this mattress since at least May 2010, but maybe the comments are not really read by the owners? Anyhow, that is why I am putting the comment here -- so it has a better chance of being fixed for future guests.

2) The kitchen microwave needs to be replaced (does not work at all; it comes up with an error code such as "H98").

3) The coffee maker switch is faulty -- sometimes it works, sometimes not -- so the coffee maker should be replaced.

Despite these 3 things above, the house really was lovely and I still highly recommend it. I only put those three items in the comments to ensure that someone (the management company, owners or whomever) will see them sooner and hopefully correct them for the enjoyment of future guests (you can't fix something if you don't know about it, right?).

Anyway, we hope to be back soon!
Maholo!!
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  Aloha all: the mattress in question was replaced in June 2011. All small appliances are in excellent working condition too. ~ Hawaii Holiday Management.
White Orchid Beauty

Stayed 4 days in March, 2011
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Jim & Vicki C from Kuna, ID recommends this vacation rental

If you're looking for convenient access to snorkeling, stargazing and exploring tide pools while staying in a beautifully landscaped property, look no further. The tide pools are a short walk away or there are places to park if you prefer and the fish and coral are very interesting. Millionaire Pond is a mix of salt and geothermal water about a mile away. We enjoyed the drive to the end of Highway 137 where there was a fun restaurant, hiking and black beaches. Pahoa is a nice town with many restaurants choices and shopping. Downtown Hilo has a great Farmers Market especially on Wednesday and Saturdays where you'll find all kinds of things and food to buy. Downtown is also a great place to visit museums, eat and shop. One can also visit Hilo Hatties store, the Botanical Garden and the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory. Enough about all there is to do on this side of the Island. You will definitely enjoy your stay at this beautiful home. We loved using the private outdoor showers………very refreshing! We would love staying at this rental again. The property needed a thorough spring cleaning from ceiling, light fixtures down.
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  We're so glad you enjoyed our unique Hawaiian location! All of our properties get a deep cleaning in April/May after the VERY busy winter season. Mahalo, Hawaii Holiday Management
Great Stay in Kapoho!

Stayed 7 days in July, 2012
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Chris W from Mt Pleasant, SC recommends this vacation rental

This house is lovely. The location is quiet and great for snorkelers! Everything was as advertised.
A Tropical Oasis

Stayed 4 days in October, 2010
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Deb H from Hallett Cove, SA recommends this vacation rental

We loved our stay at White Orchid, so close to the tide pools beautiful house with a gorgeous garden. Didn't need to bring anything to the house, all is provided. Had time to relax and watch DVD's which were provided. Enjoyed the lcoation, close to the black sand beaches. Found the Lava Sea Cruise amazing and worth doing. Pahoa is quaint with fantastic restaurants loved the margarittas and huge Pizza. The organic market place was great to buy supplies from. Distance from Hilo only down side, a bit far for dining and driving back home. Overall 5/5
Thanks for a good vacation

Stayed 3 days in July, 2010
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a guest from Mercer Island, WA recommends this vacation rental

Every thing was excellent. Thanks for a good vacation.
Wonderful property!

Stayed 3 days in January, 2009
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a guest from Waiuluku, HI recommends this vacation rental

We loved everything about it except the jacuzzi tub needed to have the jets flushed out. Absolutely inviting, charming place otherwise! Let me know if it's ever for sale!
great house in a great location!

Stayed 14 days in March, 2011
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Denise D from Avon Lake, OH recommends this vacation rental
Great time in White Orchid

Stayed 5 days in June, 2009
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Evgeny K from San Diego, CA recommends this vacation rental

We had a wonderful time in White Orchid. House is very nice, and we got real fill of staying in rain forest. Beware of noise of frogs and birds at night. But we actually liked it. Kids swam on the provided inflatable tubes in the tide pool by the house every day – the proof it is swimmable...
Kapoho Tide pools are very close, and were great for novice snorkelers. A lot of corals and tropical fishes. Reef shoes are must. Hiking Iki crater in Volcano park was another highlight. We also traveled to Hilo, and to Rainbow and Aka Waterfalls when stayed in White Orchid. We are very happy we had those 5 nights on Hilo side - this was barely enough to explore this portion of the Island. We continued to Kona side for another 6 nights after that. Highly recommended!
Great Getaway!!

Stayed 3 days in February, 2011
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a guest from Garberville, CA recommends this vacation rental
Couldn't have been better

Stayed 4 days in July, 2011
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Ian P from Paris, na recommends this vacation rental

A really great property in a quite remote community in Kapoho (it almost feels like you're at the end of the world). There was not much to criticise about the property. It's spacious, clean and well maintained, has good kitchen facilities, nice outdoor
showers and tasteful quite contemporary decor. We had an excellent experience there and would highly recommend it to other travellers.
Great place in Kapoho

Stayed 2 days in August, 2010
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a guest from Baarn, na recommends this vacation rental

Stayed 2 nights at White Orchid in Kapoho - was an excellent choice. Extremely close to tidal pools and 5 mins drive to Millionaire's Pond. House was beautifully contained with modern furniture and everything needed to cook nice meals.

The only issue I have with the house is that we stayed during summer (hot days, little wind) and as the house is not air-conditioned, I found sleeping very uncomfortable.
Great place to stay.

Stayed 6 days in November, 2008
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Jim G from Los Gatos, CA recommends this vacation rental

Had a great time, thank you.
Great Place to get "Out of the Fast Lane"

Stayed 7 days in December, 2008
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Joe T from Emmaus, PA recommends this vacation rental

White Orchid Retreat is a beautiful property in a rather remote location on the Big Island. The plusses are proximity to the tide pools which offer very good snorkeling, to the volcano, and to some outstanding restaurants in Pahoa. If you want night life or beaches - not so easy. White sand beaches are a 2+ hour drive away. Weather on the east coast is more unsettled so plan on more rain than the west - at least during the winter. The folks at Hawaii Holiday Vacation Rentals were very helpful and I'd definitely rent through them again.
Beautiful house; relaxing setting

Stayed 3 days in May, 2010
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Jean S from Austin, TX recommends this vacation rental

The house was beautiful and immaculate. We loved sitting on the patio at night overlooking the tidepool and listening to the frogs and other night sounds. The location was great for us with the short walk to great snorkling and relatively short drives to a variety of beaches and parks, however it is at least a 15-20 minute drive to get to any restaurant or store so be prepared to plan ahead.
Christmas at White Orchid

Stayed 14 days in December, 2009
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Kelly Y from Tacoma, WA recommends this vacation rental

We had a fantastic stay at the White Orchid. It became "our" home while in Hawaii. The house was in perfect order and tastefully decorated. The landscaping makes it feel like you are in a lush tropical paradise.
The short walk to the tide pools made it extra special! We felt the location made it convenient to explore so many of the must see sights. Liked that it didn't feel touristy, much more old Hawaii feeling. Hilo was still close enough if we wanted more of the city stuff.
We definitely be back and one day hope to have a place like this of our own.
White Orchid exceeded all expectations!

Stayed 3 days in August, 2010
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Kendra H from T.O., CA recommends this vacation rental

I travel often and stay in some pretty nice places, but never have I rented a house as beautiful as White Orchid. The location was great...the tidepools right down the street with the best snorkeling on the Island, and everything was picture perfect. (The pictures that are posted don't lie.) The only warning I have for you is that you need insect repellent. I was eaten alive here! My girls loved swimming in the natural pool until they were eaten too. The house was magnificant. I loved the open floor plan. I would definitely stay here again and again!
Great location to relax away from the crowds!

Stayed 7 days in April, 2012
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Kathryn W from Clinton, BC recommends this vacation rental

What a wonderful place to relax in Hawaii! We used it this home as a base to relax and enjoy in the afternoons/evenings and spend the mornings exploring locally or elsewhere on the island. It wasn't that far of a drive into Hilo. Very peaceful, barely heard any neighbours, amazing tide pools close by and fantastic open/airy/clean home!
Beautiful stay at the White Orchid

Stayed 3 days in August, 2010
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Leslie & Ken S from El Cerrito, CA recommends this vacation rental

Loved the outdoor shower! The pools and gardens were gorgeous. I really liked all the glass windows and doors. You felt you were outside the whole time. The whole place gave you a real feeling of staying in a tropical rainforest. We enjoyed the sounds from the frogs and crickets at night. Just lovely! We drove around the area, and felt this was the nicest place to stay at the tide pools.
Paradise

Stayed 3 days in February, 2013
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Lesley C from London, UK recommends this vacation rental

I would recommend this property as it was in a great location. The tidal pools were just a short walk away and the snorkeling was fantastic. The house was clean and tidy and the gardens beautiful. This was a very special trip to Hawaii and this beautiful home helped make it special. Thank you.
I love this place thank you

Stayed 3 days in November, 2009
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Qion Xi L from Toronto, ON recommends this vacation rental
We loved the house & location so much, we started planning our next trip before we left. The house is beautiful & the location is paradise. We swam in the private pond every day and took the short walk to the tide pools for snorkeling. PERFECTION!.

Stayed 7 days in May, 2010
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Marci M from Bellevue, Wa recommends this vacation rental
Beautiful tropical paradise with great snorkeling

Stayed 5 days in July, 2010
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Mark H from Fresno, CA recommends this vacation rental
White Orchid

Stayed 14 days in January, 2012
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Kelly B from Otsego, MI recommends this vacation rental

We had a very good time here. Would stay here again but only if the matress in the smaller bed room is replaced.
Splendid Isolation

Stayed 5 days in June, 2012
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a guest from DROITWICH, recommends this vacation rental

This villa is quite remote and in an overall area that is not realy that touristy. After visiting 3 other islands it was quite a surprise but we really enjoyed it. There were one or two minor things , the 3 barbecues were all very dirty and full of ash so we couldn't use them, the pillowcases had stains so we had to wash them but overall the villa is excellent. The bugs aren't bad and the gecko's are great. The Coqui tree frogs can be a bit of a pain but you'll probably grow to love them.For us it was a different view of Hawaii but one which we really appreciated.
White Orchid makes you feel like a millionaire for a week

Stayed 7 days in March, 2009
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Marilyn P from Saskatoon, SK recommends this vacation rental

The White Orchid blew us away. this was our first ever home rental on a warm vacation. We usually did bed and breakfast or small cottages. This place met every standard, the tidal pool was amazeing and the close proximity to the tidal pools and the hot pool was great. The little town of Pahoa with its quaint restaurants is a must. Thanks to Hawaii Holiday Vacations for making a bucket list visit to the Volcanoes National Park and the Big Island of Hawaii a dream come true, your the best.
Asian style retreat in beautiful Kapaho

Stayed 3 days in May, 2010
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a guest from Calgary, Alberta recommends this vacation rental

I spent three nights here in early May 2010 with my wife and three daughters. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property. The Puna region of the Big Island is extremely beautiful and lush and I will certainly come back again some day.
Exceeded our expectations! We loved it, loved it, loved it. The house is beautiful! The location fantastic, the lagoon wonderful.

Stayed 3 days in September, 2010
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Frank L. P from Ojai, ca recommends this vacation rental
beautiful, unique property

Stayed 5 days in October, 2010
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Bill H from Snohomish, WA. recommends this vacation rental

I think the title says it all - what a unique place. Between the private tide pool to the great snorkeling location near by, overall the stay was great!
Great Rental!

Stayed 3 days in July, 2009
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Robin M from Denton, TX recommends this vacation rental

We loved staying at White Orchid! Our only regret was that we didn't have longer to stay there! The house was beautiful and immaculate. I had a couple of occasions to call the rental company and was quite impressed at their professional and quick responses. They were also very accommodating regarding our need for a later check-out. I highly recommend White Orchid and Big Island Vacation Rentals! Mahalo!
Wonderful, Intimate and Private

Stayed 4 days in September, 2009
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Sarah A from Vernon, CT recommends this vacation rental

We spent 4 nights at the White Orchid while on our honeymoon in September. The property was well maintained, private and we loved our stay there. Snorkeling in the tidal pools was a definite highlight of our honeymoon (We rented snorkel equipment at Jeff Hunt's shop in Pahoa). We would return to White Orchid and would recommend it to all of our friends.
Awesome Rental

Stayed 3 days in November, 2010
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Deborah S from Pahoa, Hawaii recommends this vacation rental

Rented place for visiting relatives,they loved it.we live here and are want to come stay here. Love the Decor,close to tide pools,quiet and peaceful. Great jacuzzi tub
White Orchid review

Stayed 3 days in January, 2013
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Sylvia R from Orchard Lake, MI recommends this vacation rental

This house is lovely, it is open with lots of light and very confortable. The two main bathrooms have outdoor showers which are great and very private but there is also an indoor shower for those less daring. The grounds are beautiful and feeding the fish are a hoot. We didn't go into the pools but obviously others had before us because they left water toys. The property is a 5-10 min walk to the ocean tidal pools to snorkel. The house is a about 8-9 miles from grocery stores or restaurants so buy your supplies before you go to the house. Pahoa is the closest town but only has small stores. The kitchen is fairly well stocked considering it is a rental which is really nice. the house has no A/C and we didn't need any while we were there, there are ceiling fans and enough windows to keep the house confortable; we were there in Jan/Feb.
Beautiful House and Location. I think we would stay here again if we returned to Big Island it was so nice.

Stayed 3 days in March, 2009
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Stephen S from Houston, TX recommends this vacation rental
We had a wonderfull time and enjoyed the house very much. It is spaceous and well planed out. All appliances etc were functional and worked well (my only suggestion would be ato add an inexpensive propane BBQ instead of the charcoal model).

Stayed 10 days in January, 2009
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Sandra S from Calgary, AB recommends this vacation rental

A few wine glasses would also be very helpfull.We were told about this house by our daughter who stayed there last year. we will go there agian in the future - we alsorefer this side of the island.
Perfect Vacation

Stayed 5 days in February, 2009
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Susan P from Sacramento, CA recommends this vacation rental

We loved the house...beautiful architecture, furniture, garden, and pond. Great snorkeling nearby. Good location for exploring VolcanoesNP and eastern Hawaii coast. The house is so beautiful we found ourselves bringing dinner home more than we expected to.
Zen Elegance

Stayed 5 days in February, 2012
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a guest from Augusta, MT recommends this vacation rental

White Orchid is a lovely property. The house is open & spacious, tastefully decorated & well-appointed. It was more private than I expected, within the viewshed of only the one house on the other side of the pond, but the landscaping provided nice privacy without feeling hemmed in. We didn't use the pond; there were noodles & rafts, etc., but it was so dark all we could see were decaying palm fronds & coconuts, so it just wasn't inviting. But the ocean tidal pools were just a few minutes walk & they were wonderful. Only half a day of rain ~ the weather was terrific. It was a lovely house & a great experience! Mahalo!
Nice!

Stayed 4 days in March, 2012
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Ralph L recommends this vacation rental

Beautiful garden, handy to tidal pools, nice place.
Beautifully furnished, bright, comfortable house

Stayed 7 days in December, 2011
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Thomas S from Saratoga, CA recommends this vacation rental

We spent a great week in White Orchid despite a lot of rain (which is not unusual there in December). Swimming in the natural pond in the backyard was a unique experience that we loved. The house and especially the backyard/porch is not very private but given time the growing palms and other vegetation should improve that. The house needs a new and better front door key, the present one does not fit the front lock, making it quite difficult to unlock the door every time.
White Orchid Retreat

Stayed 3 days in March, 2009
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a guest from Lexington Park, MD recommends this vacation rental

The grounds are wonderful; it is only a short walk to the tidal pools, where you can swim among schools of brightly colored fish. The property is well maintained, our only issue besides the hair dryer not working was that the smoke detectors are very sensitive. The evening we planned to cookout it was raining very hard, so we decided to use the broiler to cook the shrimp. The smoke detectors went off before the shrimp had even turned pink; the shrimp was nowhere near being close to burning. That issue aside, we not only would recommend this wonderful home to our family and friends, it will be the first place we call when we plan our next trip to the Big Island of Hawaii.
Awesome House!

Stayed 3 days in September, 2009
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Tim H from Pearl City, HI recommends this vacation rental

We had a wonderful time! The home was perfect. Very clean, open, airy, and in a beautiful setting. We especially enjoyed the tidepools, which were within walking distance and had some of the best snorkelling I've ever experienced. We'll be back!
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Stayed 7 days in November, 2010
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a guest from Beaverton, OR recommends this vacation rental

A piece of Eden. Wonderful accomodations off the beaten path. Pick a fresh lemon for your personally bbq'd ahi steak. Take a moonlit drive to see the glow of the molton lava from Kiluhea. Find fresh produce and gourmet natural foods in the small villages. Read a good book while watching the geckos sun on the patio and the fish swim in the clear pool. Ideal for the adventerous at heart and those looking to escape to the "real" Hawaii.
Near a great tide pool

Stayed 3 days in October, 2010
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Yasutomo H from Fuchu, Tokyo recommends this vacation rental

We enjoyed the stay at White Orchid, a few minutes walk to a good tide pool. Find Kapoho Kai road to reach White Orchid.
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Stayed 7 days in August, 2010
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a guest from Bellemead, NJ recommends this vacation rental
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Stayed 4 days in July, 2010
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Allan B from San Jose, CA recommends this vacation rental

There were quite a few mosquitoes around. A screened in porch or Lanai would have been nice.
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Stayed 7 days in August, 2010
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a guest from Montreal, QC recommends this vacation rental

vet nice but so far away from everything except the (wonderful) tide pools
Review by Elizabeth D

Stayed 8 days in April, 2011
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Elizabeth D from Sacramento, CA recommends this vacation rental
Oasis in the tropics

Stayed 29 days in March, 2013
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a guest from Surrey, BC recommends this vacation rental

White Orchid is a beautiful comfortable house. The view from the many picture windows is very rich calming. It was a wonderful house to enjoy and come home to. The outside showers are an experience not to be missed. On the down side the lack of privacy to its sister house has made us stay indoors, our privacy felt invaded as we were totally exposed to the other guests on the peninsula. A better screening and property demarcation between the two would solve that problem. We also found that the bedding was not "clean" from the sheets, to mattress, mattress covers and pillow cases. The kitchen functions only for very basic needs,... a toaster, tea pot, serving cutlery and dishes would help,... the invasion of many resident geckos was unpleasant. On the whole, this house is a gem but needs more attention to make its guests more comfortable. There is much to see and enjoy in that area form the open sea pools to the volcanoes to beaches and markets.
Review by Barbara M

Stayed 20 days in April, 2009
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Barbara M from High Level, AB recommends this vacation rental
Erie, CO Family

Stayed 5 days in August, 2011
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Joey M from Erie, CO recommends this vacation rental

The house worked great for our family. The only downside was the birds outside at night were pretty loud, but we had earplugs. So, I would just suggest bringing earplugs because you will want the windows open at night. The location was good. The restaurants
in town of Pahoa were great. Loved being near the tidepools.
- Manager Responded on 8/26/2011
  
  Thanks for your nice review! Those night sounds are actually the Coqui tree frogs that sing their chorus after sunset. Mahalo, Hawaii Holiday Management
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Stayed 6 days in November, 2011
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a guest from Kamuela, HI recommends this vacation rental

couple of suggestions:
1. if you advertise WiFi, make sure it works. 2 story house w/ no access all week.
2. provide adequate cookware. doesn't have to be gourmet, but frying pans with Teflon film peeling off the cook surface doesn't cut it.
3. provide for more frequent trash pickup, or advise tenants they should remove on their own. 15 people make a lot of trash over a full week.
4. keep coconut trees free of large nuts, safety issue

otherwise, thank you very much, we had a great time.
Beautiful and Relaxing

Stayed 3 days in January, 2009
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Shannon W from Burien, WA recommends this vacation rental

White Orchid is a beautiful place to stay - both the house and the area. It is in a more remote area than I expected, but I should have looked into that beforehand. Besides that it is a great place to relax and enjoy yourself.
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Stayed 7 days in October, 2012
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Kenneth P from San Luis Obispo, CA recommends this vacation rental

Location of the house made it ideal for us and the other couple. The tidepools were just a brief walk down the road. We spent quite a few days at there.

One of the most enjoyable rides I have ever done is riding down the 137 along the coast. Truly a cool breeze bicycle ride. Make's bringing my bike to Hawaii worth the cost.
Review by Marci M

Stayed 9 days in May, 2011
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Marci M from Bellevue, Wa recommends this vacation rental
Review by Amanda T

Stayed 5 days in May, 2009
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Amanda T from Mason, TN recommends this vacation rental

Very nice and big, much more room than we really needed. The dishwasher and washer/dryer were very appreciated also. One tip - the blender leaks, so if you are wanting to make margaritas for example, add the tequila last so it doesn't end up all over the counter. Also, the "swimmable" pond is very picturesque and we enjoyed the view, but the water was murky and smelled bad. We only took one swim. The tidepools, a short walk away, are awesome though, so if you want to swim, go there.(and pack some snorkle gear)
Review by Yasuyuki S

Stayed 4 days in January, 2011
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Yasuyuki S from Tokyo, na recommends this vacation rental
Home actually looked better than the photos!

Stayed 3 days in June, 2010
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Sylvia C from Irvine, CA recommends this vacation rental

My husband, 3 year old and I spent a few days in Kapoho. The house was beautiful and comfortable. There was not one amenity or appliance we wished the house had. It was all there. If I had to mention a negative, it would be that the inside of the home was visible to a neighbor. If you like to walk around naked and you don't care if people can see you, this shouldn't be an issue.
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Stayed 7 days in December, 2008
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a guest from Huntingtown, MD recommends this vacation rental
Beautiful home spacious clean but a long drive to get anywhere.

Stayed 8 days in April, 2010
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James R from Edson, Alberta recommends this vacation rental

The lagoon was very nice, saw lots of birds, the kids fed the fish, only drawback was the distance to find things to do besides the tide pools and the park down 137

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White Orchid

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The perfect get away

Its a "JEWEL" in the bushes.

coming back again

White Orchid evaluation

Lovely Rental - Near Unique Tidal Pools

Manager Responded on 2/9/2012

White Orchid Beauty

Manager Responded on 4/28/2011

Great Stay in Kapoho!

A Tropical Oasis

Thanks for a good vacation

Wonderful property!

great house in a great location!

Great time in White Orchid

Great Getaway!!

Couldn't have been better

Great place in Kapoho

Great place to stay.

Great Place to get "Out of the Fast Lane"

Beautiful house; relaxing setting

Christmas at White Orchid

White Orchid exceeded all expectations!

Great location to relax away from the crowds!

Beautiful stay at the White Orchid

Paradise

I love this place thank you

We loved the house & location so much, we started planning our next trip before we left. The house is beautiful & the location is paradise. We swam in the private pond every day and took the short walk to the tide pools for snorkeling. PERFECTION!.

Beautiful tropical paradise with great snorkeling

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Splendid Isolation

White Orchid makes you feel like a millionaire for a week

Asian style retreat in beautiful Kapaho

Exceeded our expectations! We loved it, loved it, loved it. The house is beautiful! The location fantastic, the lagoon wonderful.

beautiful, unique property

Great Rental!

Wonderful, Intimate and Private

Awesome Rental

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Beautiful House and Location. I think we would stay here again if we returned to Big Island it was so nice.

We had a wonderfull time and enjoyed the house very much. It is spaceous and well planed out. All appliances etc were functional and worked well (my only suggestion would be ato add an inexpensive propane BBQ instead of the charcoal model).

Perfect Vacation

Zen Elegance

Nice!

Beautifully furnished, bright, comfortable house

White Orchid Retreat

Awesome House!

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Near a great tide pool

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Review by Elizabeth D

Oasis in the tropics

Review by Barbara M

Erie, CO Family

Manager Responded on 8/26/2011

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Beautiful and Relaxing

Puna triangle holiday

Review by Marci M

Review by Amanda T

Review by Yasuyuki S

Home actually looked better than the photos!

Review by a guest

Beautiful home spacious clean but a long drive to get anywhere.

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