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The Hale Mahana private, ocean tidal pond is all yours when you stay in this peaceful home!

Hale Mahana

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

Pahoa, HI 96778 United States

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  • The Hale Mahana private, ocean tidal pond is all yours when you stay in this peaceful home!
  • With its sprawling lawns, private pond and multiple lanais, you'll fall in love with Hale Mahana!
  • Enjoy the cool tradewind breezes from one of several lanais
  • Swim in your own private, tidal fed warm pond!
  • The upstairs Master Suite is complete with wet bar, ensuite full bath and views of the pond.
  • Soak in the jetted tub in one of two master suites.
  • Relax on the upper lanai with the views of Kamehameha III's private ocean pond in the foreground. This is a most magical place to experience!
  • The downstairs Master Suite is just as luxurious as the upstairs one!
  • Off one of the Master Suites is a full sized futon for enjoying indoor/outdoor lounging or pull it out for your fifth guest to sleep in the open air.
  • The galley kitchen was built with ease of use in mind and is very well equipped!
  • Enjoy your meals in the garden view, screened dining room and warm yourself on cool Hawaiian mornings with the small, electric fireplace.
  • Read or hang out in the small, indoor living room, adjacent to the kitchen.
  • Rinse off in this artfull outdoor shower that includes an original stained glass mural of native Hawaiian fish!
  • Swim with sea turtles and fish in this thermally heated ocean pond just a couple of blocks from Hale Mahana!
  • Experience serene living at Hale Mahana
The Hale Mahana private, ocean tidal pond is all yours when you stay in this peaceful home!


Imagine floating languidly in a warm volcanic pond, gently caressed by waves of water. Feel the warmth of sun beams dancing on your body, inhale the sweet fragrance of tropical flowers, and feel the cool, gentle tradewinds as you relax on the lanai. Awake to the cooing of doves and watch moonbeams dance across the pond at night. You're at Hale Mahana (House of Rest) in Kapoho on the East side of the Big Island of Hawaii!

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Hale Mahana is a multi-facetted building designed with the temperate Hawaiian weather in mind. There are two master suites, the each has a Queen size Select-Comfort bed with a 4" memory foam mattress topper, wet bar with sink, microwave and mini-fridge, flat screen TV, screened lanai and full en-suite bath. Both master bathrooms have jetted tubs, tiled floors and garden views. Each suite also has its own screened in lanai with a view of the Hale Mahana pond. The lower-level lanai also has a futon day bed for that 5th guest. From the lanais you can hear the ocean just a couple of blocks away. There is a third bathroom off the kitchen that boasts a large and artisic outdoor shower! The stained glass shows several Hawaiian fish, can you name them?

The kitchen is well equipped and with an outdoor gas grill as well, you can feast on local Hawaiian seafood and produce! There is room for dining al fresco under the stars or in the garden view dining room just off the kitchen. There is even a small flat screen TV in the kitchen so you don't miss a thing while you're cooking away! And if you're visiting in winter, you just may get chilly enough to turn on the small electric fireplace to warm your toes with your morning coffee or tea.

The tidepool ranges from 6 feet deep at low tide and up to 15 feet at high tide. The temperature varies from 88 degrees F at high-tide to 91 degrees at low tide, year round. This lagoon is one of the original natural tidepools in Kapoho and neighborhood legend has it that King Kamehameha III frequented these grounds and swam in this tidepool!

Kapoho is known for its great weather and the renowned Champagne Pond where you can swim with sea turtles and tropical fish, just two blocks from Hale Mahana. Pahoa Village is a 12 minute drive and has great restaurants, quaint shopping and even a public pool. Fly into the Hilo airport and you're an easy 45 minute drive to Kapoho or fly into Kailua-Kona about a 3-hour drive.

Year-round rate range is $165 - $295 per night, depending upon party size and dates of your visit. Cleaning fee ranges from $165 to $180, also depending upon party size.

Rooms and Amenities
Property Type House, 2 story
Unit Code B-Mahana
Beds 2 queen beds
Bathrooms 3 bathrooms
Rooms Sleeps 5, Hale 1 has dining, galley kitchen, small seating area, powder room, outdoor walk-in shower. Hale 2 has full master suite on lower and upper level, both with private lanai., 6 dining seats
Pets No pets allowed.
Living Ceiling Fans, Portable Fans, Flat Panel TV, Free long distance US and Canada, Phone with Answering Machine, Jacuzzi Tub, Walk-in Shower, Washer & Dryer, Child Pack-N-Play (Must Request)
Kitchen Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Electric Range
Entertainment FREE high-speed Internet!, Wireless Internet, Satellite TV, Flat Screen TV
Outdoor Unassigned Offstreet Parking, Balcony / Deck / "Lanai", Gas BBQ Grill, Outdoor Shower, Private Pond
Drive Times Near Kapoho Tide Pools, 15 minutes to Pahoa, 45 minutes to Hilo, 45min to Volcanoes National Park
Geographic Kapoho Bay
Average Manager Rating (Based on 2625 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 13 reviews)
Overall satisfaction: 4.5 stars
Overall satisfaction
Cleanliness: 5 stars
Cleanliness
Location: 5 stars
Location
Property condition: 4.5 stars
Property condition
100 % of our reviewers would recommend this vacation rental.

Vacation Rental Reviews

  • Loved the Tide Pool

    Stayed 5 days in December, 2012

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

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Becky E from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

    We thoroughly enjoyed our five days at Hale Mahana. The home was very clean and well situated. We loved being a short walk away from Chanpagne Pond, and within striking distance of interesting things to see in Puna as well as the national park. The house itself has a unique layout that we enjoyed, though it would have been nice to have a larger common area or living room.

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  • Hale Mahana - Wonderful Stay

    Stayed 17 days in May, 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 Tulsa, OK recommends this vacation rental

    We had a wonderful two week stay at this great home. It's location was perfect and provided the perfect blend of peace and quiet and locaal flavor and activities. Snorkeling in the cove right around the corner was a highlight for my family. Crystal clear water with hundreds of beautiful fish. We also snorkeled with bigger fish and sea turtles at the near by tidepools. The house was clean and well appointed. We used the volcanic tidal pool every day and our daughter were always finding something new to explore. We visited the volcano and lava tube at the national park for a fun day and explored Hilo but it was hard to beat the local waters and the champagne pond.

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  • A month at Hale Mahana

    Stayed 28 days in June, 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

    Donna P from Phoenix, AZ recommends this vacation rental

    We enjoyed all 28 days at Hale Mahana. It was clean and homey. It had everything we needed. There was a lot to do in and near Kapoho so we were happy with the location. We even enjoyed and miss all the sounds. The warm pond was perfect for our kids. It kept them entertained. It felt great in the pond when it was raining too. The gardener let us pick the pineapples and bananas on the property! Great neighbors! They came to check on us and brought us a lantern when the power went out. We hope to be back!

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  • Great stay in Kapoho

    Stayed 7 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

    Chantal B from Okotoks, AB recommends this vacation rental

    We loved our stay at Hale Mahana. The ocean is so close, you can ear the waves. This location was perfect and quiet. The pond is fabulous, we swam every day. Many other properties have ponds, but few are as nice as this one. We slept with all windows open, the constant breeze was so comfortable. We woke up with bird songs. It rained every nights and early mornings, but days were nice. We really appreciated to have the kitchen apart. This way my husband could get up at 5AM and do his own thing, without waking us up. One week was not enough. We should have booked two weeks at Hale Mahana and only one at Waikoloa... I would love to get back...
    Thank you for sharing this great place with us.

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  • A beautiful location

    Stayed 8 days in March, 2013

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

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Kim S from San Francisco, CA recommends this vacation rental

    This was a very beautiful property, very well appointed, decorated and maintained. There was the lack of great room that other renters pointed out and we were prepared for, so it was outdoor living for us! Love all the decks. The only sour note in the whole place was that the bed linens and pillows were very poor quality. To the point were it made sleeping uncomfortable. Fix that and it is A-ONE all the way. Suggestion, you might sharpen the knives occasionally too. Please pass on to the owner just how beautiful we thought everything else was! Can't really rate the property management as we had no direct contact with them.

    • Manager Responded on 4/6/2013

      Thanks for your review! We will definitely pass it along to the Owner for the suggested upgrades. Mahalo, Hawaii Holiday Management

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  • Solitude, stars and sunshine!

    Stayed 8 days in January, 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 Langhorne, PA recommends this vacation rental

    My husband and I and my son and his girlfriend stayed for a week. We had a fantastic time. We enjoyed the outdoor living, the breezes, the pond, and the geckos! The home has everything you need for a relaxing stay. We highly recommend it.

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  • Wish we were still there!

    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: 5

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 5

    Bren M from Tulsa, OK recommends this vacation rental

    We loved our stay at Hale Mahana House. The house was beautiful and well equipped. Everything was in working order. It is only a very short walk to Champagne Pond which is great for snorkling. The private pond adjacent to the house was wonderful also. Loved the treehouse feel of Hale Mahana. It took a little to get used to the unusual layout of the house, but we quickly adapted. We stayed in the upper bedroom and our kids stayed in the lower bedroom.... which wasn't an issue as they are older. This was our second visit to the area and our first time to stay at Hale Mahana. We would love to stay there again on a future visit. We loved the sights and sounds of all of the local wildlife.... especially the geckos:) Thanks for opening up this lovely home to travelers like us. We will definitely recommend your company to anyone who is lucky enough to come your way. Mahalo.

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  • Had a great time

    Stayed 7 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

    a guest from Rozet, Wyoming recommends this vacation rental

    From start to finish the entire rental process was very simple to complete. The property was exactly as described and shown in the photos. The residence was located on the Hilo side of the Big Island with everything that you need close by. The thermal tide pool on the property was amazing.
    The snorkeling spot by the ocean was just as warm as the tide pool with lots of fish, and we evan saw sea turtles there on several nights.
    This was a great place to stay for a week and had everything you needed. The house was clean and in great working order with no problems. This was my second time using this rental company on the Big Island and both times it has worked out perfictly. I will be using there services again in the future. Thank You

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  • Nice property in Kapoho

    Stayed 2 days in January, 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

    Vickie F from kamuela, hi recommends this vacation rental

    We recently stayed at a vacation rental in Kapoho and really enjoyed ourselves there. The property is conveniently located to the ponds, the house had all of the amenities (we only brought food with us). There were only 2 drawbacks: 1) there are two separate pods for the house which is great if you are staying with 2 couples but not so great for kids so there wasn't a living room we could all hang together in; 2) the neighbor's property (might also be the homeowner, mind you) looked directly into the property and we felt like we were being watched - in fact, the neighbor even left a note in the "guest book" asking that we turn out the outside lights before retiring because they shine into their bedroom - a little creepy that this note was sitting in the guest book inside the rental. If you are visiting with 2 couples or with older children, this is a great place to stay. We were totally okay with our children being in a separate room but just sharing this for those folks that may be traveling with younger children as 1 bedroom is upstairs, 1 downstairs with outdoor entry to each. The personal pond on the property was pretty cool too. Oh yes, and the property management company was very efficient and professional to deal with.

    • Manager Responded on 1/25/2012

      Thank for your honest review. We agree the property would not work well for younger children and we do tell potential guests the aspects of the house that make that so. The neighbor next door is not the owner of the house, but is a friend. Being a small, close neighborhood with many residents and toursits alike, many of the neighbors in Kapoho watch out for thier friend's properties. Mahalo, Hawaii Holiday Management

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  • remote home with beautiful design and furnishings

    Stayed 3 days in April, 2012

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

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 4

    a guest from Venice, CA recommends this vacation rental

    Very nice stuff, private pond and location but needs maintenence- main outside lights up high and tv in kitchen don't work, cupboard needs tightening, etc. We called maintenence number but no call back and not sure how they could as handsets seemed disabled and no cell service. Would also be nice to have more than two (queen) beds for this large place. Nice kitchen so don't need kitchenettes in bedrooms.

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  • Jim's review

    Stayed 3 days in February, 2012

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

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 4

    James W from Brookline, MA recommends this vacation rental

    This is a very unique house and we enjoyed our stay. Only problems were the downstairs bedroom TV didn't work and the place should have wifi. Also we had to go begging down the street to get matches for the BBQ. Two other things. You need new mattresses on both beds and there are a lot of light bulbs missing. Despite those negatives we enjoyed the thermal tide pool and the house overall.

    • Manager Responded on 3/5/2012

      Thank you for your review. As we were not aware of any of the problems you encountered during your stay, we were only able to fix them after your check-out. We always respond to maintenance requests right away and would have been happy to resolve these issues for you. There is wifi in the house (password located on the fridge), the tv remote just needed batteries and light bulbs have been refreshed! As for the mattresses, they are sleep number and we could have directed you how to adjust them. Next time, just give us a call! Mahalo, Hawaii Holiday Management

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  • Beautiful Setting but Be Aware

    Stayed 7 days in January, 2013

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

    Overall satisfaction: Overall satisfaction: 4

    Kathleen & John S from Boulder, CO recommends this vacation rental

    The house is in two separate pods with the bedrooms also separate from each other by outside stairs. And no real living room area for a family to visit together but a lovely screened porch with a large table for meals, games, etc. The two screened lanais off the bedrooms were a wonderful addition for reading, watching the birds, or just enjoying the lovely setting. The only shower is outside (but attached to the house) and it is unique and very enjoyable! The large jacuzzi tubs were great. The home is very serene with a wonderful lava pond for swimming but it could use some pool work since it had a lot of debris when we were there. The Geckos were very numerous in the house but adorable! Just be aware... this is a natural setting not a Kona condo! Wonderful area with short walk to the Kapoho tide pools and short drive to the lava-heated public pool. Pahoa is a small and rather quaint town with lots of interesting characters but the choices of restaurants and shops is limited so again be aware that this is a rather isolated area of the island. We never did get the wifi to work for example. And you need to keep the windows and doors closed if there is not a screen on them since you will get some critters inside otherwise. Nice community with friendly neighbors. We found this rental both relaxing and yet challenging due to the need for going outside and upstairs so often but then i am 65 and have some spinal issues; the exercise was probably good for me! I LOVED THE LAVA POND AND THE LOVELY HAWAIIAN LANDSCAPING with the occasional night heron and mongoose dropping by for a visit. It was worth the drive and the challenge; it will be a very memorable vacation.

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  • hale mahana

    Stayed 16 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: 4

    a guest from Walnut Creek, CA recommends this vacation rental

    The house is very well appointed and cared for.
    The internet was not available. The VCR was not working.

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