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Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i!

Cottage in Naalehu with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Exterior
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, travel cot, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i! provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 346 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$394
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i!

Named for the spring on the land, Waiola (Water of Life) is a romantic hideaway, a peaceful retreat, an artist's getaway or a perfect stay-cation. Stone walls, taro lo`i (the garden plot that taro was grown in), a trail, and a stone house site from ka wā kahiko (ancient times) tell the story of the Hawaiians of old who lived here and worked the land. Waiola offers cozy comfort for two with a studio cottage in a pastoral setting.
The Guesthouse includes a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, queen sized bed, and satellite TV with HBO.
Waiola sits above a six-acre pasture with an `ōhi`a lehua forest as backdrop. The lehua is the flower of Hawai`i Island and is honored in both song and chant. A zen view of the ocean is visible through the `ōhi`a trees. Located at 1800', the climate is temperate with occasional rain at night. Evenings and mornings can be cool and you will appreciate a sweater or light jacket.
If you are looking for a truly unique Hawaiian experience away from the hustle and noise of tourist destination spots Waiola is for you.
HAWAII TAX ID NO: 124-689-8176-01

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-124-689-8176-01, GE-124-689-8176-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Off Beaten Track Island Hawai`i House Naalehu
Off Beaten Track Hawaii House
Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i! Cottage
Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i! Naalehu
Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i! Cottage Naalehu

About the area

Map
Naalehu, HI

What's nearby

  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Paradise Meadows - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Whittington Beach Park - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Punalu'u Beach - 20 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Kula Kai Caverns - 21 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Punalu'u Bake Shop & Visitor Center - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Encanto Food Truck - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Honua's Coffee House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ka Lae Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hana Hou - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i!?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i! on 5 Dec 2025 start from NZ$394.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Paradise Meadows. Whittington Beach Park and Pakini Nui Wind Farm are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Off the Beaten Track On the Island of Hawai`i! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 190 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

J I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Treehouse like beauty

Beautiful space - private, trees surround you. Stars everywhere. House had everything we needed. Bed and shower were perfect. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay

The property itself was very quiet and peaceful, nice and secluded- just what we were looking for. The room was exactly as described and as the pictures showed in the listing. Very clean and cozy and had everything we needed for our stay. And what a great view! Wish I had stayed for longer instead of heading back to Hilo. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

We absolutely loved the place, the location. It was very clean, and beautiful inside and out. Our host was very friendly and informative. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huijun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clay Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing accommodations

Extremely quiet and relaxing. Loved the cabin and property. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short but sweet

If you like the outdoors you will like this place would have liked to stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Wendy and David’s place is gorgeous! So peaceful and close to South Point. And it’s off the grid—how cool is that!!??
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Island get away

Lovely property. Quiet and secluded Volcano Park, green beach and black sand beach nearby. Gracious and accommodating hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Local Gem!

We are locals and have stayed here before. The peace and tranquility is perfect. Having coffee on the lanai and enjoying the beautiful view is awesome! We also love visiting with Tuffy the donkey! :-)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronda/Dave R., Kalama, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Came back to stay here because of the tranquility of being off of the beaten path. Seeing Tuffy again, (yay!) the fun little geckos, birds and franklins and yes even the wild pigs. Our awesome hosts, who we prefer to call friends, Wendy and David are wonderful and always so helpful. It always felt good to rest with a beautiful view.
Stayed 26 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd M., Kelseyville, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heavenly Paradise!

The property exceeded our expectations. Absolutely stunning location, extremely clean and well-kept, and had all amenities one would need. Very comfortable, private and relaxing. Wendy and David were awesome hosts; very responsive, friendly and accommodating. Falling to sleep with the songs of the Coqui frogs and waking to birds singing was amazing. Although remote, still an easy drive to Kona, South Point, and other lovely destinations. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirby K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exploring South Hawaii

Fantastic hosts and a gem of a property. We hiked to secluded beaches and swam in pools next to Rainbow falls. So different than the Kona/Hawi north coast. So glad we stayed here. The place has everything. We had perfect sunny mornings thru the afternoon. A perfect cooling rain each evening that could be enjoyed from the covered porch. Slept well to the sound of chirping frogs and woke to doves and so many other song birds. I can see why they settled on this awesome property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, Relaxing Stay

We had a LOVELY time! The house had everything we needed for cooking and relaxation. Tangelos were in season. They were DELICIOUS. The tree was VERY close to the house … we feasted on them and made juice. Short drive to Green Sand Beach and Black Sand Beach. Wendy and Dave were very accommodating and accessible. The water pressure for the shower was awesome. We were wondering how it would be, since they are off the grid Would definitely come back and recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful remote and private stay

The hosts were very helpful and friendly. The place was stocked with everything you could need (soap, towels, kitchen, even hawaii guidebook), and actually not in view of the host's house or any other house which is nice in terms of privacy. The location is so beautiful and the first night we were there we could see the entire milky way because the sky was so clear and dark. It is a bit out of the way, but very close to green sands beach which is a must-do. The tree frogs are loud at night but I personally love falling asleep to that sound
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

aishi d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and peaceful retreat

We loved our stay. Naalehu in general and the vacation property in particular are gorgeous. Very green, with birds singing during the day and frogs singing at night. The temperature cold down nicely at night, we never wished for AC, the open windows kept our place very comfortable. All the amenities offered were much appreciated. We loved being able to grab beach towels, chairs and the cooler for our adventures exploring the island. If you want to avoid the crowds in Hilo or Kona, this location is ideal. It’s conveniently close to Volcano National Park, Green sand beach, and a black sand beach. An award winning coffee stand is just for the road and there are coffee and macadamia farms everywhere. Buying directly from growers was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and furnishings, a cool and scenic refuge

The house is nicest VRBO we've stayed in, with nice architecture, classy furnishings (including Tiffany style lamps and great rocking chairs on balcony), decorations, and views from wrap-around balcony and huge windows--include from a deep bathtub; wonderful! The view is of a huge pasture and tall trees where their pet donkey and some wild pigs reside. Kitchen was well equipped. The property is similar to the Kahuku Unit (about 10 minutes away) part of the nearby national park (where Wendy is a ranger) and very nice, meaning lush and cool--unlike the hot, bare lava ground of most of the island. There's a sweet little area below the balcony where you can meditate by a Buddha statue. The road through the neighborhood makes for a nice, quiet walk through scenic jungle. A motorized gate makes the property feel even more secure. Just half a mile from the road to South Point, and near black and green sand beaches. We would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D., Bastrop, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

We stayed at this lovely location for a November week, and Waiola was wonderful! David and Wendy, our hosts, were always available for any questions we might have, including one about the 3.9 earthquake that we experienced. The apartment is on the second floor of a building; the first floor is not used while tenants are there. It is an open-plan studio with a separate full bathroom and a large walk-in closet containing hanging space, shelving, ample extra towels, etc. The apartment is very well appointed. We found essentially everything we needed was already there. The lanai goes almost all around the building, and in the front - looking toward the ocean that is distantly visible - is a simply marvelous view of open green fields, many lovely trees, old lava walls, highly colored ti plants right below the building and the stunning Hawaii sky. Available for use are two beach chairs and a cooler. Below the apartment there is a gas grill, a large washing machine and dryer. Every day we looked for - and often saw - the resident donkey, quietly and very very slowly munching grass. There were daily visits from three very friendly geckos. We never grew tired of sitting and simply looking at that lovely view. There are large windows on three sides of the apartment, so viewing is always possible even in the rain. Waiola is 1800 feet elevation, so it is cool at nights and even sometimes during the day. A sweater or light jacket is strongly recommended. Rain does occur occasionally - this is Hawaii. There are no supermarkets within many miles, so one should buy major groceries in Hilo or Kona. There is a small grocery at a service station in Naalehu that has most essential things. There are several small restaurants that we enjoyed, and the Punaluu Bakery in Naalehu has good things to eat - especially malasadas! There are major tourist locations in Kona and of course Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, both an hour or more away. And South Point, the southernmost location in the US, is only a short distance south. An especially beautiful and interesting location to visit is City of Refuge National Historic Park - less than an hour toward Kona. However, the Waiola area is not really a traditional tourist center, so if you stay here for several days you should expect to largely entertain yourselves. But if you want to have a beautiful location with wonderful hosts and tremendous hosts and tremendous peace and quiet, you cannot beat Waiola!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Excellent Get Away

Dave and Wendy were excellent communicators regarding the check-in and check-out process. The VRBO had everything we needed for cooking, laundry, and escaping from the hustle and bustle of life. It was very convenient to get to Volcanoes National Park and Kona from their location. We loved using the French press coffee maker, enjoying the beautiful backyard view, and being surrounded by the sounds of nature. Stargazing in the backyard was one of our favorite memories at the place! 10/10 recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Perfect stay at this beautiful home that runs on solar power. We had no issues and ran 2 loads of clothes in the washer/dryer during our stay. The owners are very communicative and kind. Loved seeing the resident donkey out in the field each morning. I'm into bird photography and spent time in the mornings getting some great shots. We stayed super busy during the days but it was great to come back to this relaxing house that was close to our activities but secluded. Thank you Wendy and David! We hope to return to the island some day
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenamatic E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Everything was good. We are not city people so this was right up our alley. David and Wendy were responsive and helpful. The ONLY downside would be if you cannot climb a flight of stairs or cannot handle the frogs (lots of them) “singing” all night. Neither of these things bothered us. We would without a doubt stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Clean, comfortable, tranquil, and a great view— everything you could want.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

sanctuary

secluded, quiet, clean...beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, refreshing, lovely oasis

Waking up to the birdsong was my favorite time of day. I'd get up, make coffee and head out on the lanai to watch the morning unfold. I spent lots of time on the lanai relaxing and recharging. Close enough to beaches, national parks, grocery stores, and Ka Lae Garden Thai restaurant. I highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Clean and simple accommodations with wonderful bird-watching and privacy. Very nice hosts. We hope to stay for longer next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Na’alehu stay

Absolutely a beautiful spot to stay! And just what we wanted, a little spot off the beaten path. Beautiful place, gorgeous property and a sighting of the resident donkey! David, the owner met us for check in and provided information. Sufficient equipment in the kitchen to cook meals. Lovely to sit out on the porch to sip beverages and hear and see the birds. We were doing local hikes and taking in the sights at the national volcano park and it’s a 45 minute drive -very doable and lovely. And though the property description mentions that there is no Wi-Fi, we had great cell service. Would definitely recommend this place and we would like to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025