Lava Hale: Lovely Garden Home by Black Sand Beach

Entire home in Pahoa, Hawaii

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Rated 4.73 out of 5 stars.336 reviews
Hosted by Grace
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Comfy bed for better sleep

The room-darkening shades and extra bedding are loved by guests.

Mountain and garden views

Soak up the views during your stay.
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Lava Hale is a contemporary Hawaiian-style retreat on the Big Island, built with natural wood and locally sourced materials. Surrounded by lush tropical beauty, this private getaway offers the perfect blend of comfort, relaxation, and authentic island living. Near beaches, volcanoes, and scenic coastal drives, Lava Hale is your own peaceful piece of paradise in Hawaii.

The space
The Home (The "Lava Hale")

Surrounded by the lush rainforest and your own private garden, this hale offers two floors of separate living space in one home. Enjoy!

Recently upgraded with new beds and additional loving touches of aloha, The Lava Hale is an outstanding option for larger families or two groups traveling together (usually requiring two separate hotel bookings to be able to stay together).

This home is also the perfect choice for a couple or small group, wanting the extra space and privacy that our home tucked away in the rainforest provides.

Details:

(Main House/Second Floor)
Set up to be a perfect retreat for a couple, this spacious open concept unit includes a full kitchen, dining area, futon/couch, small tv, king sized bed, and attached bathroom offering a shower and bathtub!

There is also a beautiful wrap around lanai (patio), perfect for enjoying the sweet bird songs over breakfast or spending an afternoon in the hammock with a book, perched in your own oasis along the treetops.

(Ohana Unit/First Floor)
For larger bookings, we also offer the additional sleeping area on our first floor known as the Ohana Hale. This equally spacious studio provides two additional (California King) Beds, and small bathroom.

*The two units are completely separate, connected only by an outside staircase

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The Private Tropical Garden:

We recommend that all guests find time to wander our private tropical gardens, where you may find treats like rare orchids or seasonal fruit like Hawaiian Lilikoi (passion fruit), Bananas or Pineapple.

*Lilikoi can be picked straight from the vine if ready! The outside will be bright yellow when ripe and ready!

If pineapple or bananas are ready during your visit, your local host will harvest for you. Please ask your local host for assistance before removing it from the plants. Mahalo


Please Note:

1) The home is used as a primary residence for the owner and her family part of each month. For this reason you may find some personal effects about or open food items (to share) in the kitchen during your stay.

2) The decor and layout may slightly differ than some shared photos.

Mahalo

Guest access
Guest access:
We only host one group-traveler/ohana at a time, so please don't worry about ever having to share our home or property with someone else outside your travel companions.

The second floor is the main home, with a full bath, kitchen and spacious accommodations for couples or a small family.

When travelling with a larger family, or with friends and want privacy to sleep each night, you can also book to get access to the downstairs, which offers an additional sleeping area.

* *Additional cost is applied for downstairs, based on number of visitors.

Other things to note
Other Important Things to Note Before Booking...

*In this area of Hawaii we all must share our homes with adorable green geckos, who are very curious creatures that love to hang out and just watch you go about your day.

These little friends are quick and quite shy, so they will rarely venture down the walls or let you get too close.

In Hawaii Gekos are not only cute housemates, but they are also a huge help by faithfully gobbling up things like mosquitoes, fruit flies and other unwanted visitors. These friends are found in practically every home on Hawaii Island, and will help complete your Hawaiian experience.

* We are actually in a lush tropical jungle rainforest...This means you will likely experience some wind and RAIN during your stay! Most rain showers come over night, and clear by late morning leaving us with our famous rainbows.

* We have many things you likely have not experienced before, like exotic birds, a random wild pig and nightly choir of coqui frogs.

* We have great neighbors, many of who work from home so don't stay up late and stay nice and quiet, so you will have nothing to disrupt the serene tropical escape you seek!

* This is an actual family's home part of each month, so there will often be personal items, condiments in the fridge to share and things in the home. If they are out, feel free to enjoy. Please be respectful and do not go through or remove things from closed areas. Mahalo!

Registration Details
Hawaii Transient Accommodation License TA-102-416-3840-01 Hawaii Business License GE-102-416-3840–02

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Courtyard view
Garden view
Beach access
Kitchen
Wifi

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4.73 out of 5 stars from 336 reviews

Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Pahoa, Hawaii, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Located 14 miles outside of the town of Pahoa, the neighborhood of Seaview Estates is a secluded community located along the famous "Red Road", and just up the way from the old town of Kalapana. The town itself was taken by Lava in the 1980s, but is still worth a stop to take a quick hike to the coast, learn a bit of local history and grab a smoothie or drink at the bar.

The Lava Hale itself is located within a walking distance from Kehena Black Beach, an amazing natural beauty located just below the lava formed cliffs, and the perfect spot to watch the sunrise , and if you're lucky playful spinner dolphins or whale too!

The Seaview community has a private seaside lawn where neighbors spend their evenings gathering with friends or having dinners under the stars.

*Our community, and the town of Pahoa is known for its laidback and hippy-like vibe, so we ask that guests read in detail about our town and our local beach prior to your stay. Weekends can bring visitors from all over the island, so note that the lawn and local beach can be a lot more crowded.

Meet your host

Superhost
350 reviews
4.72 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
My work: Spa owner
Most useless skill: Can read people’s energy :)
Aloha! I’m Grace—Europe-born, island girl at heart since 2003. I love the lush beauty of Oahu and the Big Island. I’m an aesthetician with Honolulu Spa and Wellness in Honolulu + Hilo. Visiting Hilo? Come say aloha- I love meeting fellow island lovers!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Heights without rails or protection