Relax with family and friends at this peaceful stay, located in the beautiful subdivision of Hawaiian Paradise Park. This newly renovated two bedroom, one bath home offers an affordable and relaxing stay with all of the comforts of home. This hale offers quick access to a secluded beach trail, the local hangout spot known as The Cliffs, and local farmers markets. Just a short drive to nearby Pāhoa, Keaʻau, or Hilo to explore all Puna has to offer.<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />Open living, dining, and kitchen area with quartz counter tops and stainless steel appliances. There is a lanai with a small table for relaxing as well as a gas grill for cooking . The hale has hardwood floors throughout and two bedrooms with queen beds and closets. There is a queen size air mattress as well that can be set up for sleeping. One bedroom has a desk for anyone doing computer work. There is a bathroom with a bathtub and shower and vanity area. The property is one acre with several varieties of tropical flowers, fruit trees, and plants including mango, papaya, banana, avocado, guava, lilikoi (passionfruit), lemons, limes, oranges, and guanabana (soursop). There are three peafowl (a peacock and two peahens) that roam the property. Feel free to give them some treats during your stay. At the end of Kaloli Rd is the trailhead for the secluded hike to the beautiful and private Hāʻena Beach with both white and volcanic black sand. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a 35 minute drive and as of 9/10/2023 there is an active volcanic eruption where you can see lava. We have a cooler, a beach canopy, 2 beach chairs, and 2 sets of snorkel gear that guests are able to use during their visit. We just kindly ask that you return them to us clean and in the same condition you found them.<br /><br />Driving Times<br /><br />The Cliffs to see honu (green sea turtles) surf the waves, spinner dolphins and humpback whales (December-March) ~ 2 min<br />Hāʻena Beach Trailhead ~ 2 min<br />Si! Si! Tacos (Friday-Sunday) Best Mexican food on island! ~ 3 min<br />Kaleos Bar and Grill Orchidland ~ 3 min <br />Makuʻu Farmers Market (Sundays only - great food, crafts, plants and souvenirs from local venders) ~ 3 min <br />Pāhoa shopping and restaurants ~ 10 min <br />Keaʻau Town ~ 10 min<br />Hilo Town and Bayfront ~ 20 min<br />Hilo Farmers Market open all week (Wednesday and Saturday are the biggest days) ~ 20 min<br />Rainbow Falls walk-up waterfall ~ 20 min <br />Carl Smith Beach Park (see Honu; green sea turtle) ~ 25 min<br />Richardson’s Ocean Park and Beach (swimming and snorkeling) ~ 25 min<br />Kehena Beach (clothing optional) ~ 30 min<br />Pohoiki beach and hot ponds ~ 30 min<br />Scenic drive to Onomea Bay ~ 30 min<br />Hawaii Botanical Gardens ~ 30 min<br />ʻAkaka Falls (tallest waterfall)~ 30 min<br />Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (as of 9/10/2023 there is an eruption inside the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater where you can see LAVA!) 35 min<br /><br /><b>Guest access</b><br />The entire home.<br /><br /><b>Other things to note</b><br />GE Tax License GE-100-779-7248-02<br />Transient Accommodations License TA-100-779-7248-01<br /><br />Please note in accordance with Hawaii State and Hawaii County law we collect General Excise Tax (GET), state Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) and Hawaii County Transient Accommodations Tax (HCTAT). <br /><br />Our water, like most of Hawaii island, comes from rainwater catchment. Although our water is safe and purified by both manual filtration and UV sterilization, we still recommend guests use the free water we provide for drinking or purchase bottled water.<br /><br /><b>Registration Details</b><br />TA-100-779-7248-01