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50' from the ocean, full ocean views from bedrooms & lanai

Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Kehena Makai offers a tranquil Hawaiian retreat. Step into this classic Hawaiiana-style home with rattan furnishings, local artwork, and woven bamboo ceilings that evoke an authentic ambiance. Each of the two bedrooms boasts wide oceanfront views and its own bathroom with shower. Savor time on the 35' lanai perched 40' above sea level or unwind in one of the comfortable lounge chairs while taking in ocean vistas.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 477 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Ocean view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

50' from the ocean, full ocean views from bedrooms & lanai

Our property has been a vacation rental house for 16 years.
At night the ocean sound is your lullaby to get you to sweet dreams. Kehena Makai is beautifully furnished in classic Hawaiiana style rattan. The two bedrooms both have wide oceanfront view and its own bathroom with shower. Suitable for family or two adult couples to have an low key, relaxing Hawaiian vacation. The woven bamboo ceiling and local Hawaiian art work add to the authentic ambiance.
The house is built in the traditional sugar cane style and yet newly constructed in 2001 and finished in 2007. This is a classic Hawaiian home in upscale materials and design. As you open the entry door, you see a 16' glass sliding door between you and the ocean. The kitchen, dining and seating "great room" is 17' wide with 16' high ceiling. All the furniture is rattan, the sectional, dining set and barstools with brand new Sunbrella cushions. The decor is Hawaiiana right down to the surfboards and traditional local crafts. There is a desk, TV with Wifi and a large collections of books about Hawaii culture and history. The floors through out the house are porcelain tile. The kitchen counters are rain forest marble tiles. Light fixtures are retro-tropical to complete the look.
On either side of the great room are master bedrooms with showers that have ocean views. The bedrooms face the ocean and have 6' windows. Even the windows on the sides of the bedrooms have ocean views. You will appreciate the views and the windows that all open for the sea breeze. The showers in each bathroom are quite large and feature unique local touches.
The sliding doors in the great room open onto a 35' lanai perched 40' above sea level. It is 53' to the water from the lanai. There are very few places anywhere in Hawaii this close to the waters edge. The lanai has a Made in USA dining set and 2 swivel rockers, lounge chairs and ottomans.
The lanai at the front of the house has an American made patio dining set. This lanai is private and offers full sun. Dining here can be out of the trade winds and away from the porch lights.
There is a carport and covered entry stairs in the old Hilo style as it does rain at night especially. Locals fish off the pali below the house and opihi pickers test their luck at low tides. There is no ocean access below the house due to the rough waves most of the times. And remember to never turn your back on the ocean like the Hawaiians always say, rogue waves do appear. Never let your children be downstairs at the ocean front unattended.
The laundry room is downstairs, accessed from outside the house. Besides washer and dryer there are some ice chests and beach chairs. Beach towels are in the closet in the right hand side bedroom. There's a cooler and handy bags in the laundry room and the closet upstairs, there maybe snorkel gear, reef slippers and beach toys but sometimes they get misplaced. The yard is landscaped with orchids, heliconia, ginger and monstera. There is an ocean side outdoor shower under the lanai.
Please note that we do not take same day check in and check out. If the day has a guest leaving please do not book it.
Our Hawaiian State Tax IDs are as follows: GE-172-570-0096-01 and TA-172-570-0096-01, STVR Registration #: 19-369232.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: no smoking on the whole property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 828 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No refund after booking, rental agreement is accepted when booking is confirmed. No bookings with check in date on a day there's a check out.
We have a motion sensor security camera that is on the front porch that monitors the street and the stairs. It has an on/off switch in the kitchen
Early check in and late check out are not allowed due to tight booking schedules. Please check with owner for a fee If schedule allows.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: kids should be supervised by parents at all times.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on the whole property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 120300140000, GE-172-570-0096-01, TA-172-570-0096-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Pohoa, HI

What's nearby

  • Kehena Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Pohoiki Beach - 23 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Isaac Hale Beach Park - 23 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Pahoa Museum - 29 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uncle's Awa Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Jokers Hideout - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Conscious Coconuts - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hale Aloha At Kalani - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kalapana Night Market - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 50' from the ocean, full ocean views from bedrooms & lanai pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 50' from the ocean, full ocean views from bedrooms & lanai?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 50' from the ocean, full ocean views from bedrooms & lanai?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 50' from the ocean, full ocean views from bedrooms & lanai located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kehena Beach Estates vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kehena Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center. Mackenzie State Park and Star of the Sea Painted Church are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

50' from the ocean, full ocean views from bedrooms & lanai Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 179 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ti

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocean view

Lovely place to stay. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

HELENE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful off the beaten path

Amazing experience. Lots of driving.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pahoa get away

Lovely home in a chill neighborhood. We have stayed here more than once.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous view

The house was very nice and well equipped. The picture of the view on the listing doesn’t do it justice, truly breathtaking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another fantastic stay!

This was our second time staying here, and we loved every minute of watching and listening to the waves crash on the epic lanai. Looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

We greatly enjoyed our stay here. Wonderful views and had everything we needed. We wished we had more time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradice

This place is amazing and we will be going back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow and more wow!

This property is fantastic! Beautiful and clean! So comfortable! The kitchen is well equipped and had everything we needed. The bedrooms were perfect. But, we could not get over the amazing location. Stars! Whales! Rainbows! Waves!We did our grocery shopping on our way since this home is tucked away. Additionally, screenshot the entry code in case it’s dark when you arrive because cell service might not be available. I hope we’ll be able to return in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return Visit

Excellent location. So wonderful we never left to do anything. Just sitting on the deck watching the waves roll in was mesmerizing and relaxing . It had everything we needed. It is showing a bit of wear in the year since our last visit and could do with a little maintenance on the very front door and sliding door. Overall, we were thrilled and already planning a third visit
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay near Kehena Beach

This house is a jewel box. Don’t stay here if you want nightlife, easy beach access, or Kohala type amenities. Do stay here for peace and quiet and incredible 180 degree views of the ever-changing sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted S., Loveland, co, usa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful view.

it was nice sleeping with the ocean crashing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene acoustics, to an Unforgettable Sun rise.

Just as described in the listing, clean and nice, a beach just a minute away. If your looking for a peaceful break from the hustle and bustle of life look no further.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nita M., Waxahachie, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous view!

We rented this for the view and it did not disappoint! The home was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. Sleeping with the ocean just outside your window was so relaxing. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We love this place and keep coming back here! I have never stayed anywhere else that is this close to the ocean with such spectacular views of the waves crashing on the lava rocks. We love this little house and this very relaxed area of Hawaii.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coastal delight

This was my second time staying at this location. It's a 5 star value in all regards. A beautiful home with a great layout in an amazing location. The delight of just relaxing on the lanai or going out becomes one of the most difficult choices to make. I will be back for a 3rd stay and have no hesitation recommending it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to relax and restore

We never left during our stay. It was relaxing to watch the waves roll in right in front of us. There are 2 other houses very close to this one but all we heard was the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Ocean View

Property is right on the ocean. We were lulled to sleep every night by the waves crashing against the Rocky Shoreline. Beautiful sunrises!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misay K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEAUTIFUL View!

Great property! Great Value! It’s really far away from everything. So, come prepared to drive if you want to do things.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved being in a Home!

The house was great for enjoying the ocean from the spacious lanai with comfortable furniture and from all the inside rooms! We were 2 couples so appreciated having ‘equal’ master suites. But we really loved was that it felt like a home! There was artistic Hawaiian decor and art, and the glassware and dishware were creative and really fun to use! Kitchen was well supplied. Thanks Hosts!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family visit to tour area

Was located literally next to the ocean, when large waves hit the rocky coast, you could feel the house subtly shake. There is a deck the width of the house overlooking the ocean. If you enjoy looking at and hearing the ocean this property is a gem! The home is decorated with Hawaiian effects and has all the conveniences you expect. Kids enjoyed star gazing at night. A 5 star property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin N., Montecito

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

great and queation

Much better than photos. The lock was rusted and we could not manager. The manager never called us back our entire stay. Lickily a neighbor helped us to get inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The back lanai doesn't disappoint!!!

If you are staying here it is for one reason only, the back lanai...and it doesn't disappoint!! The pictures can never do the listing justice and the crashing of the ocean sounds awesome. You most certainly need to rent a vehicle for this place. The only thing we felt that should be mentioned and isn't currently part of the listing info is that this place has NO air conditioning. For those of us who keep a cool cave of a bedroom at home, this is unfortunate. With overnight temps in the low 70's and humidity over 90%, if you aren't used to it, you notice it quick. If that's no biggie for you, then you are in for a treat here as the view and sounds are second to none!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nearly perfect for a getaway

This property was truly a dream come true. First of all, reading the earlier reviews, we arrived at the property with some concerns, like the presence of bugs or the lack of AC (I need cold to sleep!), but neither were any problem at all--yes, a few bugs collected on the window screen, and we saw a few ants and were careful with food, but nothing out of the ordinary. Despite humid August heat in the daytime, the cool ocean breezes lulled us right to sleep at night. We brought earplugs in case the roar of the waves was too loud, but instead it was the perfect level for sleep. Coqui frogs weren't too loud by the house, and we only saw one gorgeous emerald-green gecko. Basically everything we were concerned about wasn't a problem. But back to the pluses. The location is extraordinary--honestly where else in the world will you find a rental home perched on oceanfront lava rocks? We spent hours just sitting on the lanai gazing at the waves. The house is decorated in delightful Hawaiiana, although the uke on the shelf doesn't have strings (perhaps to the relief of my partner). The fascinating lava-threaded Puna area is about as isolated as you can get--stock up before you come, even Pahoa has more limited dinner options than we expected--but that isolation made it incredibly special and relaxing. A well equipped kitchen made cooking easy (although when we went to grill our last night, the gas was empty--any grill fans will want to check that early). Beds are comfortable and the master bath even has a Japanese-style toilet bidet attachment :) There's an outdoor shower under the balcony which is an exquisite thrill, and we were excited to find beach chairs, boogie boards and coolers in the laundry room which came in handy on our beach excursions, although the waves at the nearby black sand beach are too hardcore for boogie boarding. (A note about that beach, yes in a rarity for Hawaii nudity is acceptable there but it's a welcoming hippie vibe and prudes can go to literally any other beach, sheesh). We love trying new vacation spots but I can say without question this is a rare spot we'd come back to, and considering the price of hotels, it's a bargain.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N., Walnut Creek, CA

Even Better than I expected!

If you are like me, you have looked at 100 rentals trying to find just the right one for your Hawaiian vacation. And now you have happened upon this one. Trust me...Pick this one. I had never been to Hawaii and had never done a vacation rental house. I wanted to spend a week totally unplugged from work and soaking in the Hawaiian vibe. I could not have chosen a better place. I was a bit overwhelmed by the whole rental process, but Susanna and John promptly and politely replied to all of my questions. Soon I had booked it and was counting the days. We flew into Hilo and drove to Kehena Makai. The directions provided were perfect. I walked into the house and could not believe that it was even better than the pictures. Completely comfortable, fully stocked, and the view from the lanai...unbelievable. The house was immaculate, and we enjoyed the beds that faced out onto the water so that we could see every sunset. You can absolutely feel the spray from the ocean on the lanai and we were sucked out onto the porch for many hours reading to the sound of the pounding surf or just watching it roll in and out, mesmerized. While you have the feeling of complete relaxing isolation, there is a small community surrounding the house that is fun to walk around. Also, at the house, a large flat screen TV with DirecTV, a great wi-fi connection, and a land line phone keep you connected, if you so desire. A fully stocked kitchen let us cook most nights and a new washer and dryer let us wash clothes when we needed to. There is a front porch with a grill and a table, but we were so taken by the ocean, we never sat there. A great secluded black sand beach is about 1/2 mile east. About 3 miles west is the small community of Kalapana, which has a fabulous cafe, a coffee shop, and a small market with great prices on essentials (even better than what we paid at Safeway in Hilo). We shared a table with locals at the cafe and learned some of the history of the area. Don't miss crossing the street from the cafe and taking a walk out across the lava field to another more expansive black sand beach. Scenic drives are close as are other great restaurants (try Kaleo's in Pahoa). Volcano NP is just one hour away (although we missed it because of the government shut down). Hilo has all the necessities you need, but take it from me...once you get to this magical place, you will not want to leave.

10/10 Excellent

Charlie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing view

Sitting listening to the ocean waves is very relaxing. The sun doesn't shine directly on the deck, which I truly enjoyed. I did want the chairs to fully recline. The Lava Flats are close by and worth a visit. The black sand beach has no easy access route that we were able to find. My next trip to the Big Island, I will look for this rental. I did find the key box a little difficult to open and the laundry room instructions takes you to the wrong side of the house.
Just relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025