black sand beach house, ocean view

The house is quintessential Hawaii, designed to be left open to the ocean breeze at most times.

Bedding and amenities are:

Upstairs (master suite):

- one king bed, made and ready to use

- one full futon

- additional queen bedding for futon stored sealed in the upstairs closet.

Downstairs bedroom (guest suite):

- one king bed (private bedroom)

- additional bedding for living room bean bags stored sealed in downstairs closet.

Downstairs living room:

- two double Cordaroy bean bag (unfolds into very comfortable mattresses)

Downstairs outside lanai:

- one queen convertible sofa outside on the back lanai, with a bug net canopy. Not official bedding, but available for the adventurous as "glamping".

Garage / Den space:

- one queen sleeper futon. Available for use, but not official bedding.

- mini ping pong table

- washer and dryer

- snorkeling and beach equipment

We officially allow a maximum of 8 guests, but will consider groups of up to 10 in cases of families with children.

The indoor dining table is set for 6 but can accommodate 8 with its pull-out leaf, and borrowing 2 chairs from the deck.

Washer and dryer, additional towels and supplies, and beach toys (wakeboards, snorkeling, umbrellas) available to guests in the garage.

65" and 50" TVs in the living room and master bedroom, respectively. We do not have cable TV but provide Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and encourage guests to stream from their own accounts.

The swim spa is usually set to 90 degrees, allowing for use for either swimming or as a hot tub. Please allow 4-5 hours for the hot tub to heat. To cool it, leave the cover open and run the fountain jets. Observe pool rules in the house and printed on the side of the tub.

Our mission is to make your stay an unforgettable experience in your “dream home away from home.”

STVR-19-364071, NUC-19-1522

Please read the full house rules prior to booking. By booking, you agree to follow those rules, risk eviction, forfeit all booking fees and deposit if they are broken.

LIABILITY WAIVER:

By booking the home, guests agree to waive all host liability for injury or death related to use of equipment (swim spa, grill, gas appliances), and assume all risk for use of grounds or facilities. In particular, we urge guests to exercise their own caution against falling coconuts, tripping hazards, and effects of rust, mold, volcanic fog or other environmental hazards. If this waiver is not agreeable, the booking is void, the guest must cancel immediately and notify the host.

NOTE ON OCCUPANCY:

Even though the maximum occupancy is 8, that number only works when beds are shared or some guests (usually children) sleep on the sofa. We strongly recommend at most 6 adults.

CLIMATE AND AC:

Puna is a tropical climate on the wet side of Big Island. We are fortunate to have a microclimate that is sunnier and dryer than Hilo and Keeau. A typical day at Kehena will be partly sunny with the occasional brief shower. Temperatures range from the 70’s to 80’s year-round. Most homes in the area including ours have NO AIR CONDITIONING, and you will likely find you don’t need it! Just keep the fans circulating and windows open. Mold and rust are constants in any oceanfront home. While we do our best to nip it in the bud, please do not book our home with unreasonable expectations and do not expect refunds on that basis.

NOTE ON BUGS:

This is an old beach house in the Puna jungle. We have regular pest services and conscientious co-hosts and do our best to keep it clean. But, you will see bugs, wildlife, and many geckos. If you are not prepared for any wildlife, please do not book here! Generally, we do not have mosquitos because we are right next to the ocean. The geckos eat bug larvae and keep the house clean (even if they do poop). Please do not be alarmed by the occasional gecko droppings in and around the house.

NOTE ON WATER:

We are 100% dependent on rain water stored in a catchment tank. We strive to have well-maintained water filtration, but advise guests to drink bottled water and NOT DRINK TAP WATER just in case. PLEASE HELP US CONSERVE WATER, especially in dry spells. The upstairs bathtub is enormous (300 gallons). Please do not use the huge tub more than once every 3 days -- enjoy our swim spa instead! If you use the upstairs bathtub or wash clothes, please tell us. Water refill can take 2-3 days. We reserve the right to charge guests half of the approximate cost of emergency water tank refill ($170) if water resources are exhausted during their stay.