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Outdoor dining
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$479
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug

About this property

Entire place

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

Oceanfront Studio. See whales, turtles & dolphins!

Summary:
Welcome to this private air conditioned Oceanfront Studio located between Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and black sand beaches! Just 35 minutes from Hilo international Airport, Rainbow Falls, and more! This is an affordable way for singles or couples to enjoy an oceanfront experience where they can watch whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and benefit from the ever present cooling trade winds and wave sounds. When traveling to Hawaii, staying on the ocean greatly enhances the experience!

The Space:
Enter through the hand carved teak door and enjoy your own tiny yet private oceanfront studio located on the lower level of this grand oceanfront home. If you plan on seeing many of the best sites the Big Island has to offer, we feel this is right in the middle of it all without being in the hustle of a commercialized area. Explore black sand beaches, Volcano National Park, multiple water falls, and the recent lava flows!

Mable floors and other fine touches throughout this tiny studio lead to the ocean views!

A small 40 sq foot Lanai with 2 chairs is perfect for taking in the ocean breeze while spotting dolphins or seasonal whales. The large overhang above the deck makes sure that even on the wet days you can enjoy the outdoor lanai. Note this overhang does not block the ocean, but it does block much of the skyline.

There is a queen size high-end bed that is sure to give you a great nights sleep after a fun day of Hawaiian adventure.

A fully stocked bathroom with extra beach towels and fine soaps is our standard!

A fridge and freezer, dishes, coffee maker, microwave, and utensils are included.

We think you will find this little luxury studio is a comfortable and affordable way to have a great oceanfront experience.

We love giving guests a higher level of service. Ask us anything at any time. Have a question about the area? Want to learn more about the home? We are here for you. Just send us an inquiry and you will get a response right away 24/7.

We have a 5 star rating! Come let us earn your 5 star review too! I am dedicated to making sure your experience in this little studio is the best possible! I want this to be a spot you will look back at fondly and want to revisit!

Guest Access:
Guests have access to the studio on the lower level of the home. The rocky beach is best accessed by a vacant lot next to us. Note this is not a sandy beach, but large lava rock and you will need good shoes if attempting to traverse it.

The Neighborhood:
The beach behind the home (and most of the east side of Hawaii) is rocky. You can still walk along the coast but good shoes are recommended. The waves come in too strong for swimming. There is an olympic size community pool and kids splash parkl in Pahoa Town that is free for our guests to use. There are some sandy beaches to the north in Hilo and to the south in Kehena and Pohoiki (the worlds newest beach). There is so much to do and see in this area its hard to list it all. We can create custom recommendations for our guests based on what type of activities they wish.

Getting Around:
Big Island is BIG and having a car is ideal! That being said, there is a bus line within walking distance. We are always happy to suggest activities and places to eat!

Other Things to Note:
This house is configured as follows:
The upstairs and lower floor are completely separated and each have private entrances. The upstairs is also used as a family friendly short term rental. You may hear "apartment" style noise above but never loud parties or music. In the unlikely event noise beyond normal day to day activities occurs, please let us know so we can correct this.

The studio is small at about 170 sq ft and the deck is another 40 sq ft. This place is best suited for 1 or 2 people.

Interaction with Guests:
From the moment you arrive, your privacy is completely respected. That being said, we are available 24/7 to support if requested.
To give you the highest level of service, a booking form will be sent via messages following reservation.
You are welcome to ask us for a list of must see attractions and our favorite restaurants.
The upper floor is also an Airbnb. We have quite hours from 8pm to 8 am.

Property manager

Joe

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Coin laundry

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Children are welcome

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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-076-050-2272-01, 150870120000, GE-076-050-2272-01

Property is also known as

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Vrbo Property
Oceanfront Studio. See Whales, Turtles & Dolphins! Pahoa

About the area

Map
Pāhoa, HI

What's nearby

  • Pahoa Museum - 18 min drive - 12.4 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 48 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Coconut Island Park - 52 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Port of Hilo - 52 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 57 min drive - 51.7 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Rock Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪No. 1 Chinese Barbecue - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pahoa Fresh Fish - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tin Shack Bake - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪La Hiki Kava Bar - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanfront Studio · Oceanfront Studio. See whales, turtles & dolphins! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront Studio. See whales, turtles & dolphins!?

As of 2 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront Studio. See whales, turtles & dolphins! on 28 Aug 2025 start from AU$479.43, 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.

Is Oceanfront Studio · Oceanfront Studio. See whales, turtles & dolphins! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Studio · Oceanfront Studio. See whales, turtles & dolphins!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Studio · Oceanfront Studio. See whales, turtles & dolphins!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Studio · Oceanfront Studio. See whales, turtles & dolphins! located?

Situated in Pahoa, this apartment building is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Kapoho Beach and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Lava Tree State Monument. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Star of the Sea Painted Church are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Oceanfront Studio. See whales, turtles & dolphins! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie L.

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

Relaxing getaway

We had a wonderful stay. We loved watching and hearing the waves. We enjoyed our breakfast out on the balcony each morning, watching for sea turtles. Would recommend this location.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk S.

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

Cozy comfortable studio

Cozy studio. Comfortable bed. Nice ocean view. A/C to keep the temperature comfortable. Take the motor scooter tour which is a lot of fun. Would enjoy staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shani W.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

We really enjoyed our short stay here. It was clean, quiet, and comfortable. We mostly were here just to sleep but the view - wow! - an amazing way to start and end each day, with sounds of the waves crashing. We would definitely stay here again, thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Get-A Way

We had a great 4 days in this location. Just room for 2 adults. The neighborhood was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

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

Great stay oceanfront

Great to hear the waves while you speep
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne W.

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

A wonderful spot!

It was surprising in a positive way. I needed rest and rest I did.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Cozy Oceanfront Studio

Well kept unit overlooking the ocean, enjoyed the patio, friendly hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

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

Ckeab studio with gorgeous view

Check in was extremely easy. Host was quick to respond upon booking. Ckean studio with beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric Z.

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

Perfect Place to Get your Zs

We didn't spend much time in the unit but it was the perfect place to put your head down and get your Zs before heading out and about. The sound of the ocean at night was a plus. Very nice and helpful host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie R.

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

Quick trip

Stayed for 2 nights and thought the place was darling. We explored during the day and were able to sit on the deck listening to the waves in the evening. It was nice to wake up and look at the ocean in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

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

Gorgeous

Slept to the sounds of the waves crashing on the rocky beach all night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

matthew h.

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

Love on the Ocean

We loved unit and loved location . Right on ocean short drive to great great restaurants and hiking and site seeing at every turn . Will come again 😎
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Steve V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

No beaches, but nice little place

This place was mostly as advertised. It is small, but efficient, great place to sleep and have morning coffee. The dead end street location is great, it's a nice quiet neighborhood. Check-in process was easy and went well. The area list per for almost 24 hours while we were there, certainly not the hosts fault. However, the hosts never reached out to us in that period of time to see if we needed anything or if everything at the unit was ok, we were disappointed by that. Overall, a nice small place with great ocean sounds in a unique little community.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose S.

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

Cozy getaway

Beautiful beach front studio. Cozy murphy bed. Thank you for coffee and treats! Great sounds of waves crashing against the rocks. Quiet and peaceful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Beautiful, peaceful ocean getaway

This little oceanfront room is a wonderful place to rest, enjoy a cup of coffee, and watch/listen to the ocean. The bed and pillows were super comfortable and there's no way you can beat the natural sound of waves crashing as you float off to sleep. We thoroughly enjoyed this private, quiet getaway! Great for couples and those looking for a non-touristy spot. Right down the road from lava fields and great local food just 15 minutes away. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy G.

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

Up Close And Personal With The Ocean

Joe’s place is cute and tiny. The ocean views & sounds are right there. From the comfort of your bed you can take it all in. A unique experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

jim c.

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

Best Value, experience and host EVER

This is a tiny space, which means you get a tremendous experience at a great value. Besides, we visited Hawaii to enjoy the outdoors. The host Joe exceeds every expectation, if you want privacy: you get privacy if you're going to learn about the area, he delivers, and if you're going to sleep as close to the waves as you may be in this lifetime, STAY HERE.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Jon F.

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

Nice Clean Room

We enjoyed our stay here. It’s a bit off the beaten track but that adds to the charm. Right on the ocean with beach access a few properties down. Clean and comfortable. It’s small but has an excellent bed. Joe was very responsive to our requests and provided more coffee when asked. Definitely recommend Joes place Jon
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn J.

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

Unbeatable ocean views

Being able to watch ocean waves crash onto volcano rock beaches from your bed is the highlight of this cozy spot. The space itself is small, but has everything you need for a great trip. The bathroom and kitchenette areas are updated, modern, and very clean. Joe and Cindy were friendly, kind hosts. Great spot for one or two adults. Absolutely would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Amazing water view in beautiful quiet neighborhood.

Small private very clean room below house on beautiful oceanside property. The private deck is a beautiful peaceful spot to observe the ocean. High surf while we were there was mesmerizing. Community beach trail at the end of the street. Pahoa is about 5 miles away with lots of good restaurants and interesting shops. The owner was super quick to respond to our requests and very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith and Karen G.

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

Wonderful Studio

This studio was the perfect place for a 3 day getaway. The studio is small, but we didn’t plan on spending much time there anyway. When we were there in the evenings, we enjoyed sitting on the lanai and listening to the waves crash against the lava rocks. The place was clean and in a nice neighborhood. The Murphy bed was comfortable, and listening to the sound of the waves while falling to sleep was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

you can try

one hour drive from volcano park if you are interested. No beach nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Margaret P.

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

Margee

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

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

Great little getaway on the ocean

Lots of sweet touches packed into this place. Easy check in and check ou! Loved the sound of the ocean lulling us to sleep. Comfy bed, and an amazing view! Jet lagged had me up to see the first crack of light on the ocean. The sunrise was spectacular and I got to see a sea turtle playing by the rocks! My husband spotted a dolphin but I didn’t make it in time to verify. 😂. Great communication by owner!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jess a.

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

Waves Crashing

We selected this location based on the price, location to Volcano National Park and mostly ocean front. We were not disappointed! The place is tiny but it was just the 2 of us and we spent most of our time sitting on the deck. The waves are incredible and crashed on the rocks just outside all night long. This is not a swimmable location but that was not what we were looking for. It was perfect for drinking wine at night and coffee in the morning in between our exploring of Big Island. We also discovered the greatest breakfast cafe in Pahoa that you should check out. Pele’s Kitchen. This is a place I would certainly stay at again or recommend to a single or a couple.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021