Hale Honu
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Setting
Hale Honu is a private, almost-oceanfront home on 1.04 manicured acres on the east side of the Big Island, with native foliage and fruit trees. Beach Road lies between the property and the ocean; the home’s covered lanai and bedroom lanai look toward the coast. The property is about a 20-minute drive from Hilo and 45 minutes from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Rooms
The two-bedroom home has a queen bed in an upstairs primary loft with an ensuite bathroom and private lanai, plus a second queen bedroom on a lower level with a desk and chair. The primary bedroom is open to the living area below, and the second full bathroom has a glass shower. High ceilings and an open design support airflow, and a washer and dryer are available for guest use.
Amenities
The kitchen includes cooking equipment, a microwave, an oven and stove, and a drip coffee maker; the listing also notes a kitchen, microwave, and oven stove. Guests can use free Wi-Fi, cable TV, free parking, a hot tub, and outdoor patio and balcony spaces. The home is smoke-free; pets are not allowed according to the property information.
Outdoor Setting
A covered lanai with outdoor table and chairs offers a place to sit outdoors, and the primary bedroom has its own covered lanai. The property is near the ocean, but the water-facing area is publicly accessible and reviewers mention people walking along the trail and fishing near the cliffs. The listing notes that exterior security cameras are in use.
Getting Around
Several Hawaiian Paradise Park bus stops are within roughly 0.6–1.2 km, and Hilo International Airport is about 17.3 km away. Nearby dining includes Kaleo’s Bar and Grill, Lava Thai Food, Bite The Eye, and The Burger Bus, each listed about 6.7–7.1 km away. Hilo and major attractions are reached by car, so the home is best suited to travelers comfortable with driving.
Best for
This home suits families or small groups looking for a self-catered stay with two queen bedrooms, a full kitchen, washer and dryer, and outdoor spaces. It may also appeal to travelers who value a near-ocean setting and a base for visiting Hilo or Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and who are comfortable driving to attractions and restaurants.
Travel tips
Plan on driving for most outings: the listing puts Hilo about 20 minutes away and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park about 45 minutes away. Hilo International Airport is approximately 17.3 km from the property, and several Hawaiian Paradise Park bus stops are within about 0.6–1.2 km, though transit schedules are not provided. Reviewers note that the public area and trail in front of the ocean view can bring passersby and occasional noise; they also report that the home can feel hot, and no air-conditioning is listed.
What guests say
The available review excerpts praise the coastal setting, ocean views, breezes, and the comfort of sitting on the deck, including in rainy weather. One guest also highlighted the nearby smaller communities, food and coffee trucks, restaurants, and farmers stands. Concerns include heat inside the home, with a reviewer noting there is no air-conditioning, and noise or passersby around the public area and trail between the house and water. One account also describes a slow refrigerator repair response and mixed impressions of property staff.
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