Tropical garden bungalow - all the comforts

Tropical garden bungalow - all the comforts

Hawaiian Beaches, United States

Guest rating: 4.9 / 5

Overview

Honey House is a stand-alone 480-square-foot garden bungalow in Kehena Beach Estates, a rural neighborhood near Pahoa on the Puna coast. It sits on a secluded, clothing-optional acre surrounded by fruit trees, flowers, and edible gardens, about a five-minute walk from Kehena Beach.

Bungalow

The bungalow has hardwood accents, a king bed, and a large futon couch that can convert into a second bed. Its full bathroom has a tiled shower, granite counter, and access to a garden lanai. The unit is described as having easy access with no stairs; screened windows, closable windows, curtains, and floor and ceiling fans are also provided.

Amenities & Host

A full kitchen includes a gas range and cooking equipment, alongside a microwave, oven stove, free parking, and free Wi-Fi. The host lives in a separate house on the property, and seasonal fruit from the orchards may be available. A shared outdoor shower in the orchard has hot and cold water; the host says the property's water is filtered and UV-treated.

Setting & Recreation

Kehena Beach is reached by a neighborhood trail or road and faces east, with sunny mornings and shadier afternoons. The property’s rural setting brings nighttime frog, cricket, and toad sounds, and winter is humpback whale season; whale song can sometimes be heard from the bungalow. Kehena Beach, Mackenzie State Park, and nearby natural areas offer opportunities to enjoy the coast and countryside.

Nearby Dining & Places

Hilo International Airport is about 38.4 km away. Nearby food options include Aloha Lava Pizza, about 5.2 km away, and Puna Poke and Grill, Koa's Lounge, and Pele's Kitchen, each roughly 11.4 km away; other listed options include Black Rock Cafe and Luquins Mexican Restaurant. The wider area also includes Pohoiki, Hobby Garden Hawaii, Hilo Coffee Mill, and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden.

Best for

This bungalow suits independent travelers seeking a quiet, nature-oriented base near Kehena Beach, especially those who value a full kitchen, garden surroundings, and a short walk to the coast. It may also appeal to guests who appreciate a secluded clothing-optional property and who are comfortable with a rural setting and its nighttime wildlife sounds.

Travel tips

Hilo International Airport is about 38.4 km away, and a car is likely useful for reaching the bungalow and nearby restaurants; free parking is available. Kehena Beach is about a five-minute walk, via a neighborhood trail or the road. Note that the property is clothing-optional, and Kehena Beach is described as quiet in the morning but busier with Sunday afternoon drumming.

What guests say

The available review excerpts praise the property's attractive setting and the host's friendliness and helpfulness. One guest specifically appreciated seasonal fruit from the property, including oranges and avocados, and said the stay matched its description. No recurring negative theme appears in the excerpts provided.

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