Beautiful Surroundings- Private Lanai- Near Ocean
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Property & Setting
Beautiful Surroundings- Private Lanai- Near Ocean is a private, one-bedroom apartment called Jade Ohana, on the ground level of a two-story home in Hawaiian Paradise Park, between Keaau and Pahoa. It has a separate entrance and parking, with a patio overlooking a garden and native ʻōhiʻa woodland. The one-acre grounds include tropical flowers and fruit trees.
Apartment
The light-filled bedroom has a queen bed and garden views from windows on two sides; the bathroom has a tub and shower. A separate twin bed or baby crib can be provided if needed. The apartment’s floors include lauhala mats, bamboo, and tile.
Amenities & Kitchen
The kitchen includes a full refrigerator, microwave, two-burner electric stove, toaster oven, coffee pot, blender, dishes, and basic items such as salt and sugar. Other listed amenities include free Wi-Fi, television, an ironing board, and free parking. The property description also mentions satellite TV, a DVD player, a CD player, Hawaiian music and books, plus complimentary coffee and fresh local fruit on arrival.
Garden & Nearby Places
The garden setting includes plants such as coconut, banana, jackfruit, breadfruit, avocado, citrus, guava, hibiscus, plumeria, jasmine, and gardenia. Ocean cliff-side trails are about a mile away. Hilo is described as a 25-minute drive, Volcano National Park as 35 minutes, and Pahoa as nearby; local options include Makuʻu Farmers Market, Hilo’s parks and museums, and the Hamakua Coast’s waterfalls and botanical garden.
Local Activities
The surrounding area offers cultural attractions including University Theater and the University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center. The source also names Port of Hilo and Hilo Municipal Golf Course for activities, along with Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka’s Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden as places to visit.
Best for
This apartment suits travelers looking for a quiet, nature-oriented stay with a private entrance, garden patio, and kitchen facilities. It is also a practical base for exploring the Puna area, with Pahoa nearby, Hilo about a 25-minute drive away, and Volcano National Park about 35 minutes away.
Travel tips
A car is useful for getting around: the property is between Keaau and Pahoa, and the listed nearby airports are Hilo International Airport, about 16.4 km away, and Waimea-Kohala Airport, about 86.2 km away. The source describes ocean cliff-side trails as about a mile away and Hilo as a 25-minute drive. For local produce and food vendors, the Makuʻu Farmers Market is held on Sundays; Hilo’s major farmers’ market days are Wednesdays and Saturdays.
What guests say
The excerpts praise the apartment’s layout, furnishings, and well-equipped kitchen, as well as cross-ventilation that guests found comfortable. Reviewers particularly enjoyed the garden setting, flowers, small wildlife, and fresh fruit from the grounds, and one mentioned positive conversations with the host. One guest noted that the tap water’s flavor was not to their liking and said bottled water was provided.
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