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Honu's Hideaway

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Vacation rental house. Sleeps 4, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. No pets allowed.

Kapoho, HI 96778 United States

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Honu's Hideaway is one of those hidden gems that you appreciate more with every step you take through the house and grounds. Completely remodeled in 2010, the owner spared no expense to make the house comfortable and stylish, always thinking of the guest experience. It's a perfect place to relax with the large living/dining/kitchen area under the high ceilings that are covered in beautiful tropical woods. The home has a contemporary feel with nice appliances, dishes, linens, and the most gorgeous granite countertops we've seen.

Enjoy this short preview.

When you're not snorkeling or swimming, you'll find a large flat-screen satellite TV with Dish Satellite, Blu-ray DVD player, IPod/FM stereo system and Wireless Broadband in the back bedrooms for your convenience. Honu's Hideaway has 3 bedrooms, all with classy Hawaiian decor and high-quality firm beds. The large master bedroom has a king bed and en suite bath, the second bedroom has a queen bed, and the third bedroom has twins. Use of all 3 bedrooms will increase the cleaning fee. Both full baths have wide pocket doors for those with limited mobility; one with shower/bath and one with low step in shower.

But wait! The best part is the pond! This may be the most charming, tranquil and inviting shared tide pool in the area; varying in depth from 2-12 ft. Just one glance and you can visualize yourself immersed in the warm 89 degree water, swimming, snorkeling or floating for hours on one of the rafts thoughtfully provided by the owner. Beautiful palm trees and tropical plants surround the pond.

If you can tear yourself away from the pond, relax on the outdoor lanai with top-of-the-line wicker furniture, or have a barbecue and dine at the outdoor teak table that seats 4 comfortably. (The BBQ is both gas - supplied - and briquets - BYO). You'll find a large flat-screen TV with Dish Satellite, Blu-ray DVD player, IPod/FM stereo system and Wireless Broadband in the back bedrooms (only) for your convenience.

When you're ready to explore the area, Champagne pond (for snorkeling) is only a 1 minute walk and less than a block away, so you can easily hear the sounds of the ocean from the house. Wai’opae/Kapoho Tide Pools offer great snorkeling and are only a 2 minute drive out the gate.

Honu’s Hideaway endeavors to be a green house; using green cleaners wherever possible, have installed solar hot water, use fans only not air conditioning, have a clothesline for guests use, encourage guests to conserve electricity, have green shopping bags available for guests use and offer compost and garbage recycling facilities. The house affords privacy as it has a lovely bamboo fence and is located within the lovely walking area of Beach Lots, the gated community. This is NOT a party house, the owner lives just down the street, this is a tasteful well-appointed home and we endeavor to keep it that way, for your enjoyment.

Honu's Hideaway is waiting for you at an affordable price! Once you stay here and experience the home, pond and grounds, you'll know why we call this place a true hidden gem. If it is booked for your dates, check out the sister property, Luana Hideaway just two doors down and created by the same decorator!

Year-round rate range is $125 - $255 per night, depending upon party size and dates of your visit. Cleaning fee ranges from $125 to $175, also depending upon party size., one-time $35 damage waiver fee.

Rooms and Amenities
Property Type	House, 1 story
Unit Code	B-HonHid
Beds	1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 2 twin beds
Bathrooms	2 bathrooms
Rooms	Sleeps 4, 4 dining seats
Pets	No pets allowed.
Living	Ceiling Fans, Portable Fans, Flat Panel TV, Phone with Answering Machine, Washer & Dryer
Kitchen	Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Electric Range
Entertainment	Wireless Internet, Satellite TV, DVD Player, Stereo System, Beach Chairs, Limited Internet: read above
Outdoor	Unassigned Offstreet Parking, Patio, Charcoal BBQ Grill (BYO), Private Pond
Convenience	Nearby Grocery, Nearby Restaurants, Nearby Banks & ATMs, Nearby Medical Services
Drive Times	Near Kapoho Tide Pools, 15 minutes to Pahoa, 45 minutes to Hilo, 45min to Volcanoes National Park, 2.5 to 3 hours to Kona
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.

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Perfect Vacation Spot

Stayed 10 days in February, 2013
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Beth L from Bellevue, WA recommends this vacation rental

We found the property to be spotless inside and out. The grounds were beautifully landscaped and the tide pond was warm and beautiful. Very quiet and peaceful. The champagne pond is just down the street and
are magnificent.
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Stayed 5 days in December, 2010
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a guest from New London, NH recommends this vacation rental
Honu's Hideaway, Oct 2011

Stayed 3 days in October, 2011
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a guest from Cheltenham, VIC recommends this vacation rental

FANTASTIC, far exceeded my expectations.
What a great place!

Stayed 4 days in January, 2013
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Andy S from Waukesha, WI recommends this vacation rental

This was our 2nd of 3 places on the Islands (our only on the Big Island) and it was a blast. The tide pool on the property was warm and inviting (and someone who is afraid of water in our group even learned how to snorkel in it - a HUGE deal for her!!)

The property is close to a lot of nice snorkeling. It's a ways away from everything else, which we liked. It's a quite gated community. We did make day trips to the Botanical Gardens in Hilo (neat) and Volcanoes NP. Not to far for any of that, just enough to not be in a big city.

The house itself is gorgeous and so very well kept, inside and out. The landscaping is very well done.

A wonderful place I'd stay at again!
Paradise near Hilo

Stayed 6 days in February, 2012
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a guest from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan recommends this vacation rental

Absolutely beautiful house and yard. The house is roomy, with loads of windows and 3 French doors to access lanai and clear, warm tide pool in the garden. Very well stocked kitchen, and many thoughtful extras provided by the owner...umbrellas, flashlights, floating mats and some snorkeling gear for the pond. There is a BBQ and plenty of room to eat on the lanai table. Wash and dryer on site. The garden is lovely with lots of flowering plants. Location is good...close to Volcano national park and good acces to Hilo and the airport (about a 40min drive on good roads). Kathy the owner is very friendly and lives close by if you need any help or advice...she stopped in to let us know that the lava was flowing so we made a quick trip out after dark to see it....the kids were thrilled. There are some nice restaurants in pahoa if you feel like a meal out. We had a fabulous, relaxing holiday with all the comforts of home and the added bonus of paradise outside!
Couldn't have asked for more.

Stayed 3 days in January, 2012
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Alexander B from Aliso Viejo, CALIFORNIA recommends this vacation rental

We just returned from our vacation, and already miss it. Everything was great, better than any hotel. Already planning for the next trip, this time with family, and longer, if we could.
Great place to pretend you live on the big island.

Stayed 4 days in October, 2011
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Bill L from Milwaukie, OR recommends this vacation rental

My wife and I spent the third leg of our 50th birthday vacation here at Honu's Hideaway. We spent a few days on the Kona side then a couple days in the rain forest past Volcano Village and our last four days relaxing at this home. The only thing we might have changed about our trip would have been to stay here longer. The drive towards Kapoho is spectacular. Once you are inside the gate the neighborhood it is unassuming, quiet and feels like you are home. Anyone you might pass on the road has a big smile for you and a wave. The owner of Honu's Hideaway greeted us shortly after we arrived and was a fabulous host. The house is clean, inviting with everything anyone would need to have a great stay. The pond was GREAT! We spent hours in it day and night. The best time snorkeling was mid morning when the sun was on the water.
We will definitely be back here in the not so distant future for another adventure. Next time we will stay here the whole time.
Another Great Stay at Honu's Hideaway

Stayed 3 days in March, 2013
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Brandon W from Anchorage, AK recommends this vacation rental

This was our second stay at Honu's and everything was fabulous as always.
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Stayed 4 days in August, 2010
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Chris P from Claremont, CA recommends this vacation rental
Paradise on the windward side of the big island

Stayed 8 days in August, 2012
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Caroline F from Princeton Junction, NJ recommends this vacation rental

This home exceeded our expectations. A tropical paradise. Quiet, safe, and comfortable. Carley, the owner has thought of and provided anything you might need on your vacation. My family and I stayed for awek on this side of the island after spending a wek in Kona. Weenjoyed this laid back setting more than Kona. It's a great point to explore the touristy side of the island(something we wanted to do since we have made many trips and stayed on the Kona side of the island. Staying here allowed us to explore volcanoes national park at sunset and dark, and to spend more time exploring kopoho pools-great snorkeling. Staying on the wet sidle of the island I was afraid we would be inundated with Mosquitos at Honu's Hideaway-I am happy to report this was not the case. It was most enjoyable spending early mornings and late evenings on the lanai and in the beautiful natural pool! Mahalofor a wonderful memorable stay! I am so sad it ended so quickly.
Honu's Hideway site of my family's "best vacation ever"

Stayed 5 days in August, 2010
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Chris C from Torrance, CA recommends this vacation rental

Honu's Hideaway is an amazing place, the best rental house/condo I've ever stayed in. Beautifully furnished and very comfortable. Great snorkeling in the backyard pond and in the ocean just across the street. One warning: the pond is deep and drops off quickly. If you have children that are not strong swimmers, you'll need to keep a close eye on them. But they loved the house-provided rafts and floats.
Well supplied kitchen that had almost every utensil you could think off. After hitting the market in Pahoa (about 8 miles away) for food you'll never need to leave.
Wonderful place, the entire family loved it.
dream vacation!

Stayed 7 days in August, 2011
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Connie R from Arcata, CA recommends this vacation rental

We loved this place! We chose it online from a number of possible rentals in Kapaho, and once we arrived & could actually compare it to other places by walking around the neighborhood, we concluded it was the best rental in the area. Everything about
it was perfect.
Honu's Hideaway was an exceptional place to stay and was everything advertised to be.

Stayed 10 days in October, 2010
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Dave S from San Luis Obispo, CA recommends this vacation rental

We can not say enough about what a great place to stay Honu's Hideaway was to relax and edulge ourselves with while visiting The Big Island. It was the biggest part of making the trip very memorable. We had great weather, enjoyed Pahoa, hiked to the lava flowing into the sea, shopped at the farmers markets, snorkeled in several areas, kayaked near the Cptn Cook monument, and took in all the lush scenery in the area. We were pleasently surprised at how much there was to do in the Hilo side of the island so close to where we were staying. The house had all the conveniences of home and more. Wifi was great to have so we could use our iPad and post photos and video to Facebook as it was happening. Best of all was the warm, convenient, and inviting natural pool next to the house that we lazed in daily. We even got tothe point that we liked the sound of the prolific sound of the Coquis. AAA++++++
Great vacation at Honu's Hideaway

Stayed 8 days in January, 2012
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a guest from Fairbanks, AK recommends this vacation rental

Four of us (a family with 2 children, 12 and 8 years old) rented the house for a week in January of 2012. It is a great place for a family vacation. The house is beautiful, the private warm pond is fantastic. The warm Champagne pond where you can swim with turtles is a 3-minute walk. The weather was very nice, and it was a great place to stay while exploring the eastern part of the island.
warm pond is da bomb!

Stayed 4 days in February, 2012
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a guest from Garberville, CA recommends this vacation rental

Loved it from the minute we rolled in the house is very nice clean and newish remodel. The kitchen is great has everything you need and more. The only downside was the house across the pond that you share the pond with put up this awful orange plastic fencing and a total eyesore when you are in the pond looking out. Other than that epic.
Heaven At Honu Hideaway

Stayed 2 days in June, 2010
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a guest from Kailua-Kona, HI recommends this vacation rental

This place is truly a secret magical wonder in Hawaii. Very old Hawaii feel to this area and we didnt even get in our car. The house had everything we needed except more time. As a Hawaii resident of 31 years this is now my favorite place. The house is in the perfect spot. And although not ocean front you can hear the waves. Very private pool, so clean and crystal.If you do visit please remember to respect the area and the locals. Malama Hawaii
very nice place, very comfortable, new everything

Stayed 7 days in August, 2010
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a guest from Stockton, CA recommends this vacation rental
The luxury of our private pond was heavenly!!

Stayed 2 days in October, 2011
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Miriam Y from Honolulu, HI recommends this vacation rental

The home is very nicely decorated and well equipped, but the privacy around the pond and home made it exceptional!
Modern home in a rural town

Stayed 3 days in November, 2012
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a guest from Burbank, CA recommends this vacation rental

Honu's Hideaway was a wonderful vacation home located in a quiet gated community. Kapaho is very rural, so make sure to pick up groceries/supplies in hilo or pahoa. It was also a little hard to find in the dark, so try to arrive during daylight! The realty company provided good directions and suggestions of local markets. We had our own private pond, a few minute walk from Champagne Pond/ocean, and few minute drive from Wai Opae tide pools and lava tree state park. The house had modern decor and appliances, including a nice coffee maker and Washer/dryer. There was even a cabinet of games and play doh, which our 3 year old loved. The owner provided a book of detailed maps of eastern Hawaii, which came in handy navigating through rural areas. Overall, house was a great location, well stocked, very comfortable.
Honu's Hideaway = Paradise

Stayed 4 days in December, 2012
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a guest from Errington, BC recommends this vacation rental

What can we say - the home is lovely, the location is quiet and convenient and the pool is wonderful. We wished we could stay longer. The little extras like maps and guide books were appreciated and through many vacations we have never stayed in a home as well supplied - the ad says everything is provided, and it is.
Fantastic Stay 06/30/12 - 07/07/12

Stayed 7 days in July, 2012
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James B from Boise, ID recommends this vacation rental

Great week at Honu's. Layout of the house worked very well for us + there was everything we needed + more for our week-long vacation - plenty of beach towels, cooler, snorkels, floaties etc.... Very clean + well stocked kitchen. All furniture, appliances etc.. in great condition. No bugs to speak of in the house - just a few little geckos. Loved hanging out on the lanai with the kids happily playing in the semi-private tide pool (shame about the orange fence on the other side - only thing I can really fined fault with!). Highlight of the week was hiking out (2 hours each way from the end of the road in Kalapana - be warned!) to poke sticks in molten lava - use the guys (Ikaika or Andrew)at Kalapana Cultural Tours, they are excellent. Snorkeling in all the local tide pools was a blast. Would highly recommend Honu's Hideaway (and I'm picky!). Thanks Kathy + the management team!
Incredible!

Stayed 3 days in June, 2010
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Jennifer H from John's Island, SC recommends this vacation rental

Absolutely spectacular, best part of our Hawaiian vacation. House beautiful, location perfect, swim pond fascinating. There is nothing I could offer to improve the home or setting. Make sure you go across street to Champagne pond, black sand beach and to the lava flows.
Great Property, Miserly Rental Management

Stayed 4 days in July, 2011
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James W from La Crescenta, CA recommends this vacation rental

The house is actually better than the advertisement photos show. Besides the crystal-clear, perfect-temperature pond, all of the beautifully landscaped plants are lushly tropical, flowering, or edible. The nearby owner was extremely helpful. Our biggest regret is that we didn't reserve more nights here before moving on to Kona.

I wish that I could go on about the property, but I must now tell about the management company. When one of our party was not able to join us, I asked for a refund of the difference. (Our Kona rental immediately credited our card.) I received this from Hawaii Holiday Vac. Rentals:
"Aloha Jim,

Mahalo for the note!

We're only able to adjust rates for fewer guests while the arrival is more than 60 days in advance. Once the balance is paid in full we're not able to make rate adjustments. Sorry about that!

We're thrilled to hear that you had a great stay at Honu's Hideaway and hope you'll keep us in mind for future visits!

Warmest Aloha,"
My suggestion would be to reserve for the minimum party in case anyone should cancel. If you happen to show up with 6 people instead of 4, remind the rental company that they are not 'able' to adjust within 60 days of occupancy.
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  Aloha James, thank you for your critique of our cancellation policy. We agree with you! This policy is inconsistent with our comitment to guest services and we have refunded you for the cost of your cancelled guest. We have made a company wide change to our policy and will consider individual reduction requests with earnest, as well as continue to honor our business commitment to the owners of our properties. Mahalo!, Hawaii Holiday Management
Secluded Paradise

Stayed 4 days in May, 2012
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Kate S from Sacramento, CA recommends this vacation rental

What a delightful place to relax. Hono's Hideway has a wonderful garden of tropical flowering plants with some vegetables and a soothing pond for a refreshing swim. Loved it!
Better than advertised. A great location.

Stayed 7 days in December, 2011
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Steve K from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

One of the most relaxing areas to stay while on the big island. Within walking distance of snorkling and the beach. This house also offers plenty of privacy.
Your own themal pool - just glorious

Stayed 7 days in December, 2012
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Kellie B from Dalmeny, NSW recommends this vacation rental

The house was spacious, clean, new and had everything we could possibly need. The best feature is the tidal thermal pool complete with fish and crabs. It was wonderful to snorkel and swim in the warm water with the fish. The house is very private and quiet, we had a wonderful stay.
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Stayed 3 days in June, 2010
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a guest from Tucson, AZ recommends this vacation rental

perfect location for a get a away - very peaceful, loved the pond
Beautiful house and pool

Stayed 6 days in June, 2010
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a guest from Kailua, HI recommends this vacation rental

Great house across from Champagne pond with it's own crystal clear deep warm pool.. it even has a light for nighttime soaking! The furnishings are expertly done and include everything you need for a great stay!
Wow. Perfect Place for a getaway

Stayed 4 days in August, 2010
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Kwok (Kevin) L from Park Ridge, NJ recommends this vacation rental

Fantastic house. We walked in and exclaimed, OMG. All the creature comforts. Trouble is we didn't really want to leave the house. The backyard tide pool is like a jacuzzi; nice and warm for an afternoon dip. Our family of 5 loved it.
Honu's Hideway

Stayed 3 days in December, 2012
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linda h from medford, oregon recommends this vacation rental

The house, garden and especially the warm pond exceeded our expectations!!!!! I had no idea how wonderful and relaxing the stay would be. Everything one could want is provided at Honu's Hideway . The furnishings, bedding, towels, appliances all high end. We arrived at dusk and the house was easy to find and very private behind bamboo fences. The frogs were chirping and you could hear the ocean in background. It was like stepping into paradise. My only regret is that I booked too few days. Once you get to the house relaxation seems more important than sightseeing. The house is that good.
Private, beautifuly home with tide pool

Stayed 7 days in December, 2010
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Laureen M from Calgary, AB recommends this vacation rental

The house was perfect for our family of 5 adults. The tide pool was unbelievable. The lanai was our family room with comfortable dining and relaxing area. Great location to many amazing Hawaiian treasures!
Fabulous Escape from Reality/(homecoming for me,born in Honolulu)

Stayed 8 days in December, 2011
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Laurie S from El Cajon, CA recommends this vacation rental

Brought friends, their first trip to the islands. Very impressed with the home, area and overall experience. Second stay in Kapoho for us. Plan to return. Mahalo, Laurie
Wonderful

Stayed 3 days in August, 2012
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Maile F from Hydesville, CA recommends this vacation rental

Everything was wonderful.
WOW! Amazing!!

Stayed 4 days in November, 2010
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Maria H from Vancouver, BC recommends this vacation rental
Hawaiian Paradise

Stayed 4 days in July, 2010
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Mark B from Sunnyvale, CA recommends this vacation rental

This was an incredible spot. Our own (relatively) private salt pond to swim in right out side our door, tropical landscaping, and a beautiful home add up to a great vacation spot. Pretty isolated, an hour or so from Hilo and Volcano.
Honu's Hideaway a Delight

Stayed 6 days in March, 2012
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Mary R recommends this vacation rental

A totally equipped delightful place to stay far away from the madding crowd
perfect

Stayed 10 days in September, 2012
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Mike L from Simi Valley, CA recommends this vacation rental

home was perfect, pond was fantastic. everything my wife and I hoped for.We love the water and snorkeling and this home is so close to it all. Kathy, the owner was more then helpful and the house was how it was described.
Perfect Score

Stayed 7 days in July, 2010
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Mona H from Spring, TX recommends this vacation rental

We had a wonderful time on Big Island and one of the contributing factors was the perfect accommodations at Honu's Hideaway.
We had everything we needed, from a well appointed kitchen to rafts to float in the tide pool.
Thank you!
Paradise for Nature Lovers

Stayed 5 days in September, 2011
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a guest from Luxembourg, Luxembourg recommends this vacation rental

We loved the wonderful place with the tasteful interior right from the beginning. The house has everything you need (and more) for a brilliant vacation. It was not easy to convince our son to leave the tide pool.
We found the location convenient for day trips to Volcano National Park, snorcheling at the Kapoho tide ponds and other sites. The variety of recommendations for restaurants provided helped a lot. On arrival, the nice owner came to greet us and provided some additional helpful information. We liked sitting outdoor at night listening to the frogs and watching the stars. It made us feel far away from reality.

The only downs:
We needed someone to help us to open the lock for the key pick up (technical explanation could be improved). However, someone from the agency came imediately to help. The next restaurants and shops are 8 miles away, but the location in return is nice and quiet.
Zach's stay at Honu house

Stayed 6 days in January, 2012
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Zachary H from Tahoe City, CA recommends this vacation rental

We had a very nice vacation. The house was great. A few things would make the house excellent: 1) the owner needs to replace the burners in the barbeque. 2) The wireless internet connect is patchy and slow. This should be improved or clearly communicated to future renters. 3) Movies are not available on the TV, although I believe it was advertised that movies are available. A password is needed, which probably means the owner needs to pay more. This was not a big deal for us, but should be clearly communicated. 4) Providing a couple of bicycles would really add to experience. There is very nice bike riding in the area, and we would have ridden bikes to the snorkle area in vacation land. We very much appreciated that the house had many modern conveniences and pretty much everything worked well. This would be a great house for a family vacation.
- Manager Responded on 2/2/2012
  
  Thank you for your great review! We'd like to address a few of the points you brought up. BBQs take a lot of abuse in our tropical, salty air and we feel that replacing a working BBQ is irresponsible to the environment. It works great and we'll keep it until it needs to be replaced. Same issue with bikes. There is no interior place to store bikes and they would rust quickly and have to be thrown into a landfill. Internet service is very sparse in the Kapoho area and Honu's Hideaway is one of the few properties that actually has internet available. It works great in the back bedrooms! We don't advertise that movies are available. There is a DVD player in the house and a rental store in Pahoa. Thanks again for your suggestions, we will continue to strive for complete guest satisfaction! Mahalo, Hawaii Holiday Management
Aloha Coast Staff Go Aboveand Beyond

Stayed 6 days in April, 2012
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Reg H from Calgary, ON recommends this vacation rental

I was very impressed with Su and all the Staff. Very Professional.
(below it lists Calgary as in ONTARIO, obvious typo as it is in Alberta)
Amazing Stay

Stayed 6 days in September, 2012
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Renee W recommends this vacation rental

Loved the house and all the extras, pond was amazing! So much privacy..great vacation rental experience.
Lovely stay

Stayed 4 days in April, 2013
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a guest from Mill Valley, CA recommends this vacation rental

We loved the place. Have stayed in a Kapoho house before and really love the tide pools and general feel of the area. Location is right next to the Champagne pond and also very close to ocean. The house has a nice floor plan and worked very well for our family of 4.I was impressed with how well thought out things were and the nice touches like, water mats, game boards, yoga mats, hangers everywhere to put towels and bathing suits. The only thing that was less pleasant was the construction on the little house across the pond. Workers were not there but the place just doesn't look very nice and there is an unattractive plastic along the road and the side of the pond. Anyways we did like having the pond to ourselves... Thanks for a great stay.
Best vacation ever!!

Stayed 13 days in June, 2012
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John S from Lakeport, CA recommends this vacation rental

The house was so much better than we expected! The grounds were landscaped beautifully and gave us so much privacy. The pond was our favorite spot to swim. It was clean and peaceful and warm. We could not have had a better stay at any other house. This was just perfect!
Had a great time - would come back again!

Stayed 4 days in November, 2011
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Sara D from Honolulu, HI recommends this vacation rental

The place is even nicer than the pictures, and very clean. The beds were quiet comfortable. The snorkel equipment was better than what we brought - they must have just purchased new equipment.. We had a couple questions here and there, and everytime we called the rental company they answered and helped us through our question. We would definitely choose this place over other places in the area if we come back. Only downsides: the railing into the private pond is made of PVC piping (common in the area) but was not strong enough to support my father who is heavy and elderly. He had booked the place because he wanted to swim in the pond but because he couldn't rely on the rail he had to forgo it. The rest of us (3) swam it in many times throughout the days, it was fabulous and I liked it better than the other house ponds we saw. The other downside was that this vacation was during my school studies so I had picked a place with internet access but there wasn't really any after all (long story but the owner says she is working on this - so could be fixed soon).

bottom line - if you are staying in the area this is the place to pick.
Paradise!

Stayed 4 days in July, 2011
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a guest from Atkinson, NH recommends this vacation rental

We found Paradise in Kapoho. The house was comfortable. The location was beautiful, private, yet close to the tidepools, volcano and Hilo.
The perfect getaway!

Stayed 8 days in July, 2012
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Stacy V from Monte di Procida, n/a recommends this vacation rental

We LOVED Honu's Hidaway! The house was fantastic and in a perfect location. I was so impressed with how the house was stocked with everything we could possible need. It made the vacation easy and comfortable! The house was beautifully decorated and surrounded by amazing foliage and a crystal clear pond . . . paradise! The kids had a blast playing in the pond and the very nearby Champagne Pond. I will go back and would recommend this location to anyone. Thank you!
Top Notch Accomodations

Stayed 7 days in December, 2011
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Steve & Patty R from Milwaukie, OR recommends this vacation rental

Very clean, well appointed, tastefully decorated. Every spice and utensil we needed was there. Loved it!
Beautiful House in a friendly gated community near heated ponds!

Stayed 7 days in February, 2012
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Yuko T from Los Angeles, CA recommends this vacation rental

The house is BEAUTIFULLY furnished with Hawaiian decor. The kitchen is stocked with good quality appliances, cookware, and dishes. The garden is gorgeous, and there is a private pond you can swim in. We had breakfast in the lanai every morning, and listened to birds and frogs sing throughout the day. The Champagne Pond (walking distance), the Hot Pond, and the Warm Pond are all near by and is a fantastic experience - the ocean water is naturally heated, is shallow enough to be able to walk, and you can open your eyes underwater and it doesn't hurt! If you snorkel, you can see fish. The owner lives 2 doors down and was very nice. She checked in from time to time to make sure we were doing ok. She left us with her favorite guide book, detailed map of the east side of hawaii with every street, and her personal recommendations of things to do in the area which were right on (farmer's market, beaches, etc.) The house is located in a gated community and felt very safe. It also had a combination lock for the front door so we didn't have to worry about carrying a key around that might get lost or stolen. We were ABSOLUTELY satisfied with the house and would LOVE to return someday!!!
Thanks so much for sharing!

Stayed 5 days in March, 2012
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a guest from Laporte, CO recommends this vacation rental

House was far better in person! The photos are fantastic but just do not do it justice. Location was great,pond was excellent, Cathy the owner was wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing!
lovely spring break!

Stayed 5 days in March, 2013
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a guest from Burnaby, BC recommends this vacation rental

We enjoyed Honu's Hideaway. We spent 5 nights we could have easily stayed longer, so much to do. We will definitely come back.
paradise found

Stayed 5 days in November, 2010
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Bob S from Eureka, CA recommends this vacation rental

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Honu's.
The only caveat (and it is a stretch) was that the couches were too heat and doggy odored for the environment.
- Manager Responded on 11/26/2010
  
  Thanks for letting us know, though to our knowledge there has never been a dog in this newly remodeled house. Thanks, Hawaii Holiday Management
Paradise vacation

Stayed 3 days in January, 2013
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Patricia M from Artesian, SD recommends this vacation rental

This place is very relaxing, tropical landscape was relaxing & also the tidal pool. The house was equiped was everything & then some
great place

Stayed 6 days in June, 2012
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Troy W from Duchesne, Utah recommends this vacation rental

We will be back. The tide pond was wonderful.
Beautiful well designed tropical house

Stayed 3 days in December, 2011
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a guest from Menlo Park, CA recommends this vacation rental

Honu's Hideaway was the perfect vacation rental. With lots of thoughtful extra's such as outdoor shower and a comprehensive range of kitchen ware. The comfortable outside room with ceiling fan was an ideal place to relax. We loved the warm pond in the garden and would definitely stay at this rental again. Stock up before you arrive the local supermarket is not cheap but the Sunday farmers market is great for produce and fruit.
Delight in Kopoho!

Stayed 7 days in April, 2012
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a guest from Cougar, WA recommends this vacation rental

This is the nicest spot and best buy in Kopoho for us and we have stayed at several rentals in the community. Nothing like swimming out the front door in your own private 90' pond.
We have stayed 3 times and have reservations for our next 2 trips already. Da Best!
Awesome!!!

Stayed 8 days in September, 2011
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a guest from Cougar, WA recommends this vacation rental

This is the greatest little place. Actually not so small. The remodel makes it like new and it is so private and quiet for being in a subdivision. For us who have been to the islands often, we could have never left and been perfectly comfortable and entertained. The warm swimming pond is ono (the best), we never even went to the beach. We will be returning in a few months and will look no further than Honu's Hideaway for our stay. We have rented other houses in the area before, but this just can't be beat. Thanks again we'll be back soon!!!!!
The only distraction was the coqui frogs and the rotten foliage in the bottom of the pond.

Stayed 3 days in November, 2010
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a guest from Kailua, HI recommends this vacation rental

Would like to have been warned about the coqui frogs.
Terrific Thanksgiving Vacation

Stayed 3 days in November, 2011
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a guest from Denver, Colorado recommends this vacation rental

We stayed at Honu's Hideaway in Kapoho Thanksgiving week. The location is away from the city and just steps away from the ocean. The house was fantastic and the kids were so happy to have a pond in the yard. It was terrific to be able to swim around in the evenings and in the morning before heading out to see the sights. The house had everything we needed from snorkel equipment to swim noodles. We had plenty of room for the five of us. The Kapoho tide pools were just a few minutes down the road and the Ahalanui warm ponds were a great place to relax.
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Stayed 6 days in November, 2010
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Scott D from APO, AP recommends this vacation rental
february 2012

Stayed 6 days in February, 2013
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Steve M from Eastham, MA recommends this vacation rental

hi all
I stay a lot of places in the state each year and thought this was a very nice, clean and well managed property. owner and marketing does a great job. A nice location but a little dissapointed with champain pond. access to pond is between houses was a drag A little cenent walkway and no sand? "nice turtle that lives there though!" Champain pond is a great location if you have a jeep and you drive past the light beacon!(didn't swim though rough and windy there but after all it was february. I will say the other area south was great for swimming around and easy access. house was great but owner should really update the wifi router for house "come-on really? only $175 or so for long range router" I do rentals also and people expect good internet connection! wonderful stay and would recomend this property. one other thing was we only had one access key for gate and 2 cars so that was tough too deal with. (i never did ask about a second access key) so that could have been my fault. i can't say enough about the house, clean nicly laid out and very relaxed atmosphere. and of course very warm pool! a very different stay for me becouse I have never stayed on that side of the island before. Mahalo until next time
- Manager Responded on 3/11/2013
  
  Thanks for your nice review! The internet is a big problem that, believe me, if we and the Owner could fix it, we would! Access is very limited in East Hawaii and this just happens to be one of those spots that no service provider can get decent access to....we continue to work on a solution. Internet is accesible in the back bedrooms so guests certainly can keep connected. Mahalo, Hawaii Holiday Management
Well Managed excellent Stay

Stayed 6 days in October, 2012
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a guest from Duncan, BC recommends this vacation rental

My Wife and I stayed here for I week and loved the property. The house is very nice and well furnished. The tide pool is amazing. The Management company was very professional and went way beyond my expectations to make sure I was satisfied with the rental.
The reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5 is the internet is only available in the master bedroom making it very difficult to surf the internet and still be involved in the Holiday. The owner was trying to get this fixed and if she is successful I would give it 5 Stars. Really a Great place to stay.
- Manager Responded on 4/10/2013
  
  Thank you for your review! The internet is working in the back bedroom only. This is an issue with availability not effort....the Owner will keep plugging away with the service provider to be able to offer internet everywhere in the house! Mahalo, Hawaii Holiday Management

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Honu's Hideaway

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Review by a guest

Honu's Hideaway, Oct 2011

What a great place!

Paradise near Hilo

Couldn't have asked for more.

Great place to pretend you live on the big island.

Another Great Stay at Honu's Hideaway

Review by Chris P

Paradise on the windward side of the big island

Honu's Hideway site of my family's "best vacation ever"

dream vacation!

Honu's Hideaway was an exceptional place to stay and was everything advertised to be.

Great vacation at Honu's Hideaway

warm pond is da bomb!

Heaven At Honu Hideaway

very nice place, very comfortable, new everything

The luxury of our private pond was heavenly!!

Modern home in a rural town

Honu's Hideaway = Paradise

Fantastic Stay 06/30/12 - 07/07/12

Incredible!

Great Property, Miserly Rental Management

Manager Responded on 7/16/2011

Secluded Paradise

Better than advertised. A great location.

Your own themal pool - just glorious

Review by a guest

Beautiful house and pool

Wow. Perfect Place for a getaway

Honu's Hideway

Private, beautifuly home with tide pool

Fabulous Escape from Reality/(homecoming for me,born in Honolulu)

Wonderful

WOW! Amazing!!

Hawaiian Paradise

Honu's Hideaway a Delight

perfect

Perfect Score

Paradise for Nature Lovers

Zach's stay at Honu house

Manager Responded on 2/2/2012

Aloha Coast Staff Go Aboveand Beyond

Amazing Stay

Lovely stay

Best vacation ever!!

Had a great time - would come back again!

Paradise!

The perfect getaway!

Top Notch Accomodations

Beautiful House in a friendly gated community near heated ponds!

Thanks so much for sharing!

lovely spring break!

paradise found

Manager Responded on 11/26/2010

Paradise vacation

great place

Beautiful well designed tropical house

Delight in Kopoho!

Awesome!!!

The only distraction was the coqui frogs and the rotten foliage in the bottom of the pond.

Terrific Thanksgiving Vacation

Review by Scott D

february 2012

Manager Responded on 3/11/2013

Well Managed excellent Stay

Manager Responded on 4/10/2013

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