Unique old style Hawaiian design; experience your Private Tropical Cottage in the lush East Hawaii Island Rainforest.<br />Eco Hale enkindles nature lovers, romantics & kind people.<br />30 minutes from Hilo & 25 minutes to Hawaii Volcanoes Natl. Park<br />1 Acre, gated & secure. HOT TUB & comforts are off grid solar with WiFi.<br />No 4W needed But they are Fun to drive. <br />NO CLEANING FEE. Check in 3pm-6pm<br />Many, Many glowing (like Pele) Reviews<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />-We strive to maintain our 5 Star rating.<br />-Eco Hale (ha-lay) is a clean, cozy, comfortable, small cottage studio: ensuite layout with separate enclosed indoor bathroom and Japanese Soaking Tub on the covered deck. Accommodates no more than 2 INTREPID travelers or the Solo adventurer. No Cleaning Fees.<br />-30 minutes to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park<br />-30 minutes to historic Hilo town<br />-Delight in a small footprint designed and furnished with special comforts: sustainable bamboo flooring, custom tile work, re-purposed materials & lots of personality.<br />-OFuro, the Hot Soaking Tub on the expanded covered deck is 'zen' like providing a sensual pleasure and a feeling of well being and harmony with Hawaii's spiritual landscape. Review Guidelines for use.<br />-On demand H2O provides hot showers. Clean energy, Solar Panels and Battery Storage provide electrical power and allow us to use very little energy generated by fossil fuels.<br />-Wet-bar kitchenette includes microwave, cooking utensils and dishes, coffee press, ice cooler and a 3.5 cu.ft. mini-fridge. The Breakfast bar is on the covered deck. You can cook with a gas burner.<br />-Complimentary coffee, tea, island fruits, fresh baked banana bread, juices & granola. Basic oil, shoyu and hot sauce.<br />-Umbrellas and flashlights are provided for your use on property and during your early morning or late night adventures.<br /> -Save on rental equipment! Our boogie boards, cooler and beach chairs, are a great "grab-and-go" feature. You will need to bring your personal snorkel equipment.<br />-Your retreat is surrounded by lush manicured native vegetation providing a sense of closeness to our natural ecosystem, seclusion, privacy and magic. Windows are positioned to allow the surrounding rain forest view and morning sun rise/evening glow to light and enhance your stay. A chorus of birdsong announces the day and the soft chant of frogs serenade the night. Hawaiian rains provide the comforting patter upon the roof.<br />-Minimum Reservation is 6 nights. Our commitment is to a Small Footprint, exceptional Cleanliness & Safety and immersive Hawaii. Hence, fewer guests with longer stays.<br /><br /><b>Guest access</b><br />This 1 acre slice of Paradise is located 1/2 way between Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Kilauea Volcano IS Erupting) and historic Hilo town; 20 miles either way. Our rural neighborhood is designed on one acre lots in upper Puna with access 5 miles off Hwy 11, asphalt 1 and 2 lane entry roads and graveled roads. Farmers Markets: Kea'au Village, Hilo Town and Maku'u Market-Sunday only.<br />-Check-in is ONLY between 3pm and 6pm. Hawaii Does Not observe Daylight Savings Time so 6pm can be DARK. Kona arrivals , please research time and distance on Saddle Road (estimate 2 hrs.), south via South Point or North thru Waimea and the Hamakaua coast. We recommend each as a Unique Beautiful Day drive.<br />-Keep in mind the Island of Hawaii is LARGER than all of the other islands COMBINED; plan your arrival and adventures with this consideration.<br />-4-5 days pre arrival we will send Detailed Driving Instructions. You are free to enjoy the trails on the property. Our shared Solar Power System provides ample comforts. We will not run the back up generator after 9pm or before 7 am; we typically do not run the generator at all. This is an Emergency Only back-up system.<br /><br /><b>Other things to note</b><br />Eco Hale is an off-grid sanctuary retreat. Internet is Wifi nest connect. Media/Streaming is limited to one device at a time. Guest must bring their own lap top or NotePad.<br />-OFuro Soaking Hot Tub is strictly limited to use between 3:00pm/1500hrs and 10:00pm/2200hrs, operating within our solar powered system. Last Pour is at '9:30pm/2130hrs.<br />-As a rural development "off-the-beaten track" your Holiday can be one of a kind but please remember, this is a Country Livin' location-Hawaiian style. Read our Getting Around Section for additional details.<br />-This is a tropical climate. We co-exist with the frogs, birds & bees, and watch animals in the neighborhood. We do have 3 laying hens; No rooster.<br />-Items Left Behind will cost $50 of my time, plus appropriate postage & insurance if you require. Payment will need to be before mailing with a cashiers check or money order.<br /><br /><b>Registration Details</b><br />TA-048-870-4000-01