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Honomū Haven ~ At the Gateway to Akaka Falls, Families Welcome! 🏝

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Honomū Haven ~ At the Gateway to Akaka Falls, Families Welcome! 🏝

Aloha and welcome to Honomū Haven!

Our home is located in the quaint & charming town of Honomū, just 13 miles north of Hilo and 3 miles from 'Akaka Falls on the Big Island of Hawaii. This 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home was meticulously restored and renovated by the owner, a builder trained in Historic Preservation. Regular trade-winds blow clean air through the home, allowing guests to relax and enjoy the perfect temperatures that travelers seek on a trip to Hawaii. Honomū town is a classic streetscape with cute shops located just a one minute walk from Honomū Haven. Local shops include Mr. Ed's Bakery, The Hive Cafe, Glass from the Past Antiques, Woodshop Art Gallery & Cafe, Purple Eye Boutique, and Hawaii Zipline Tours. Honomū is also the gateway to Akaka Falls State Park where you can take a short walk through the tropical rainforest and view the cascading Akaka & Kahuna Waterfalls. Come and enjoy the lush, clean, safe, and laid back Hāmākua Coast.

Honomū Haven is nestled quietly at the end of town surrounded by beautiful churches of all denominations and a few residential homes. Across the street is Honomū Park which has a public gymnasium, expansive fields and a playground. The gym has a basketball court, ping pong table, billiards and a weight room. The sleepy "city" of Hilo is conveniently just 15 minutes away by car, where all shopping, medical, banking, gas, dining, etc. needs may be met. The Hilo airport is an easy 25 minute drive away. Please note that Kona airport is a 2 hour drive from Honomū.

You will find upon visiting that the house is clean, spacious and comfortable, perched on a manicured yard populated with delicious fruit trees, herbs and ornamentals including roses and orchids, plus many other tropical plants. The smells and sounds of Hawaii's flora and fauna will surround you at all times.

Honomū Haven is locally owned and managed, so additional items of interest and recommendations of activities are available upon request.

We hope you will choose Honomū Haven for your next stay on the magnificent Big Island. Aloha!

Property manager

Ramona Herlihy

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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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 - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 GE-197-606-6048-02, TA-197-606-6048-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautifully Restored Historic Home. Walk Honomu Town
Beautifully Restored Historic Home. Walk Honomu Town Honomu
Beautifully Restored Historic Home. Walk Honomu Town House
Beautifully Restored Historic Home. Walk to Honomū Town! Honomu
Beautifully Restored Historic Home. Walk Honomū Town House
Beautifully Restored Historic Home. Walk Honomū Town Honomu
Beautifully Restored Historic Home. Walk Honomū Town House
Beautifully Restored Historic Home. Walk Honomū Town Honomu
Beautifully Restored Historic Home. Walk Honomū Town
Beautifully Restored Historic Home. Walk to Honomū Town! Honomu
Beautifully Restored Historic Home. Walk to Honomū Town! Honomu

About the area

Map
Honomu, HI

What's nearby

  • Akaka Falls - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 22 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Port of Hilo - 22 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 30 min drive - 25.9 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪What's Shakin - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Kalo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪What's Shakin - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Honomū Haven ~ At the Gateway to Akaka Falls, Families Welcome! 🏝 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Honomū Haven ~ At the Gateway to Akaka Falls, Families Welcome! 🏝 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Honomū Haven ~ At the Gateway to Akaka Falls, Families Welcome! 🏝 ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Honomū Haven ~ At the Gateway to Akaka Falls, Families Welcome! 🏝 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Hamakua Heritage Corridor and within 6 miles (10 km) of Akaka Falls State Park and Akaka Falls. Hakalau Beach Park and World Botanical Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Honomū Haven ~ At the Gateway to Akaka Falls, Families Welcome! 🏝 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday
Good Holiday,nice and relaxed
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aileen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honomu Haven
Our Hālau Group Of 10 adults return to Hilo every year for the Merrie Monarch Hula Competition & Festivities. This Is our 2nd year to stay at Honomu Haven! We feel more at home staying here rather than a Hotel! Each day the girls take turns in preparing a breakfast before we depart for the day and also prepare a dinner to eat when we return in the late evening after the competition for that day has ended. Itʻs just nice to relax and visit around the large table in the kitchen! After a full day of activities we were able to comfortably get a good nights rest! Honomu Haven truly meets all of our expectations. Pekelo & Aileen Day
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Evangeline S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staycation
Quaint town, cool weather, peaceful & accommodating location. Home was comfortable and host was prompt with responses. Overall, it was a good place for our family of 6.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob T., Iowa City, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing time
Our group of friends and family LOVED the property. Clean and well appointed! The community was lovely with great shops and beautiful scenery. Property management was responsive and welcoming.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy Hilo and falls acess.
Great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

BLOSSOM L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Diamond in the Rough
The home is very well kept and stocked with all the items that you will use. The kids enjoyed the yard and hunting for koki frogs. The playground across the street was fabulous. The neighborhood is very safe.Barría Boss is a must eat at, walking distance. I will definitely stay at this house again, without hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sidney R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything easygoing
Nice quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aileen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We felt quite at home in this old Plantation Hale in Honomu, HI
We all enjoyed so much and the location Area of Honomu and Akaka Falls! As we were all attending the Merrie Monarch Hula Competition this location got us out of all the hustle and bustle in Hilo Town! It was s short drive of 20 minutes to Hilo and the Edith Kanakaole Stadium. We loved and thank you so much for the lawn mowing..,realizing that there had been so much “UA” on Hawaii Island😊
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great pick!
Excellent property. Beds were comfortable and it had everything you would need.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion of Friends
Group of 8 nursing classmates celebrated our 50 year reunion! This 2 story home with 5 bedroom, 2 bath is spacious, clean, comfortable, and charming. The tile and wooden floors and beautiful staircase are the highlights. The location is convenient to visit Hilo, Honokaa, and Waimea. It’s 10 minutes to Akaka Falls and there’s pickleball on MWF evenings in the gym across the street. Cell phone service is weak inside the home. Reception is better outside the house. Wi-fi available.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
The house and surrounding property were beautiful , it had a kind of beach house vibe , me and my family came to Hawaii island for a family members funeral and this place was a bit far from where our family on the island were but it was a nice scenic drive to and from where we were going , the house was very clean and loaded with all the amenities you would need , I would definitely bring my family back to Honomu Haven.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
This is a great little house walking distance from the Main Street of Honomu. The town looks like it used to have more shops before Covid but now it’s got about 5 shops, a bakery, a coffee shop and a cafe. The house had everything we needed, clean and comfortable. The hosts were easy to get in touch with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honomu home was perfect for the family trip
Honomu Haven had everything needed, making it just right for the family. Being located ~15 minutes from Hilo made additional necessities easily met. The local community was friendly, safe and very relaxing. Each night hearing the chorus of frogs chirping was a very pleasant surprise. We loved the deck to have a family meal enjoying the sunshine and gorgeous backyard with many peaceful spiritual qualities. We were all content with our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Birgit W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
We had our French tour group staying there and overall they liked the place. The only thing was that the bedding situation was not accurately listed. We needed one bed per guest and it ended up that some of our clients had to share a bed since they did not have enough of beds. That was not a good situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quintessential Hawaiian house and community
We loved staying here! The house is fantastic, works for multigenerational families. Good location for being able to go to Hilo easily and up and over 19. We will book again someday…Mahalo!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danetta L.

Liked: Cleanliness
One night stay.
We stayed for one night on the Hilo side of Big Island. The house was great. Loved the hardwood on the stairs. Everyone had a bed, even though the kids decided to make a blanket fort. Close to the little downtown and waterfall. Had we stayed longer we would have enjoyed using the gym across the street. The manager was receptive. No complaints with our stay at all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Shaye R., Salt Lake City, Utah

Cute island experience
We really liked the location, especially how lush the area is. The pictures posted are a bit more flattering than the actual home. It was charming, but I was ready to leave after three nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lanford
Property manger was excellent. House was just as described. Refurbished and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn P., Raymond, Alberta

Liked: Cleanliness
Honomu Heaven
My husband and I stayed for two weeks with three other couples from our family. We found the house clean and comfortable. It has a nice well equipped kitchen, and a large family sized eating area. The yard is beautiful and well kept. Short walk down the street to unique shops and a great bakery. We were close to Hilo and enjoyed the many amenities there. Ramona and Devin were great and super accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

john m., santa monica

Liked: Cleanliness
Great peaceful location
What a great place! It’s a short easy walk in to Honomu which has some great shops. Very peaceful and clean! We would definitely stay again. Thank you for allowing us to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nicely appointed, comfortable
Perfect for a family w/ a baby. Older place redone with great care and thoughtfulness. We enjoyed it, and hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheri H., Swift Current, Sk

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet small town setting
We loved the location in Honomu. We were a group of 10 adults, this house gave us enough space. We would drive to interesting sites nearby during the day and played crib on the back deck and lounged in both living areas in the evening. Picking oranges from the tree was a highlight. The frogs are loud in the evening but did seem to bother any of us.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carla D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Hawaiian Getaway
Pleasant, comfortable, clean, and unique accommodations, affording plenty of opportunities for relaxing together made this a terrific base from which to experience the Hilo area. The location was enviable considering the close proximity to the incredibly beautiful Akaka Falls, some local shops, and not too far from downtown Hilo. The home itself has character and is enhanced by pretty landscaping, local artwork, and a nightly frog serenade. All ten of us really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Nice setting, nice accommodations
Comfortable accommodations for our party of 10. We were particularly grateful for the washer and dryer. Beautiful rainforest just a short walk away. This was just a short overnight stay for us on our trip but would be a lovely place to revisit and spend more time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi S.

Clean and charming.
Traveling with my two sisters. This place was great! It was very clean. Beds were comfortable and the shower was hot. Owner was easy to communicate with. It was 20 minutes North of Hilo close to Akaka falls. The landscaping was beautiful and the house was charming. We recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019