Everyone in my group absolutely LOVED this property! Being so close to the water, tide pools, hot pond, and our very own warm pond offered something for everyone. Kapoho is not very far from the viewing area for the recent lava flow, so we were able to visit a few times during our stay. Orchid Elua will not disappoint!
This was a wonderful house on a small tidal pool. It was a bit of a drive from Hilo, but worth it for the lush surroundings. The house was very clean, well stocked with linens and beach toys and a great place for our family to return to after each day's activities. I would highly recommend it (and already have!)
Orchid Elua is a perfect house for groups with the 4 bedroom, 4 bath floor plan. Good location for walks to the tidepools and neighborhood strolls. The backyard pond was great! For a really large group, you could also rent White Orchid, across the pool.
The only drawback to our vacation was the speed limits :). We are used to 65+ so had to plan more time to get places. In review, we should probably have planned a couple days stay on the other side of the Island for convenience, however really enjoyed the many wonders available around Hilo. Everyone was very helpful and things were easy to find and access. Enjoyed this beautiful State and its history, culture and beauty. Thanks!
the pack and play was left in the master bath were we could not find it
We enjoyed our stay at the Orchid Elua. The house was very accomidating and we appreciated the fact that each spacious bedroom had its own private bathroom. The location was great. We enjoyed the tide pools just outside our back door. The tide pools came alive at night with the sounds of crickets, frogs, gecko's and 1 rooster. We diffinitely reccomend Holiday Vaction rentals for your dream vacation.
The house and its location was great but the picture is somewhat misleading as it shows the house viewed across the pond owned by the adjacent property. The pond for Orchid Elua was very small and shaded - more a dip than a swim. That said the ocean tidepools were only 5 minutes away and we swam there all the time!Property management was great - our first choice rental pulled the property from the market after our booking and they were great finding this one for us. Loads of stuff already in the house (washing liquid, dishwash liquid, condiments etc) wish we had known this before we got there as we shopped first.No noise problems from dogs, chickens or people - unlike the other reviewers noted.
Was a great place to stay with the exception of the cockroaches and bugs that get into the house. The dust on the headboards on the beds was awful. Could have been a little cleaner in my estimation, but I expect cleanliness. There were dogs in the neighborhood that kept us awake some nights. Other than that it was as we expected. Beautiful location, howerver, not much in good restaurants.
The home was beautiful inside but the furniture in the living area was very uninviting and uncomfortable, especially for a large group of people. Also the dogs next door made it seem like we were back home instead of on a tropical island. It was near the ocean and one could walk to the tide pools to snorkel which was great but everything else was a long drive away, including food shopping. If you want peace and quiet, when the dogs aren't barking, it is beautiful. If you want to be near attractions and shopping, this place is not for you.
The house and location are great. However there is a rooster that lives in the yard of the house next door that crows much of the night and will not allow anyone to sleep. Most of the guests that wrote comments in the guest log had the same comment. Very unfortunate.
The rooster is now gone! As of today, 7/16/09. We apologize for that inconvenience, but we appreciate the guests letting us know. Hawaii Holiday Vacation Rentals.