Garden & Forest Views! Quiet Kurtistown Escape
Overview
This rustic vacation rental in Kurtistown is set amid tropical forest and greenery, with a small pond on the property. The source describes it as a quiet retreat on Hawaii Island, around 18 miles from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Home & Amenities
The two-level home has a kitchen with a stove and oven, refrigerator, microwave, cooking basics, and drip and Keurig coffee makers; coffee and bottled water are provided. Other listed features include free Wi-Fi, cable TV, heating, a washer, a lanai with lounge seating, and a charcoal grill with charcoal provided. Antique wooden bedroom furniture and an electric fireplace are noted in the property details.
Outdoor Setting
Guests can spend time on the screened porch or lanai and use the outdoor grill. The property is surrounded by tropical scenery, and the listing notes a small pond on-site.
Nearby Places
Ohia Lehua Cafe is 1,443 meters away, and Wyatt’s Place is 1,670 meters away; Kurtistown Cafe is 4,903 meters away. The listing places Panaewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens about 10 miles away, Wailuku River State Park and Rainbow Falls about 16 miles away, and downtown Hilo and Bayfront Park about 15 miles away.
Getting There
Hilo International Airport is 18,738 meters away, while Waimea-Kohala Airport is 79,117 meters away. Parking is on a shared cinder driveway with space for two vehicles, and the property recommends all-wheel drive for access.
Best for
This rental is best suited to travelers looking for a quiet, forested base with a kitchen, laundry, lanai, and grill rather than hotel-style services. It may also suit couples or small family groups seeking access to east-side sights such as Rainbow Falls, downtown Hilo, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Travel tips
Plan to get around by car: the property recommends all-wheel drive, and parking is on a shared cinder driveway with room for two vehicles. Hilo International Airport is about 18.7 km away; note the county quiet hours of 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM. The property details say there is no air conditioning, although a standing fan is available.
What guests say
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