We loved our stay at Jenn & Kristian’s home in Pahoa, Hawaii. They were exceptionally helpful before we arrived. In fact, it felt like we were dealing with old friends and by the end of our stay, we were sad to leave.
The space felt new, clean, well organized, spacious, and well stocked with in-house amenities. Janine absolutely adored the decor and colour scheme and we really appreciated the comfortable, quality beds and linens. The attention to detail was very thoughtful including the welcome package with local treats, snorkelling and beach gear, refrigerated condiments, personal care items, guide books for the area, recommendations for things to see and do, etc. Everything was well thought out and made our stay that much better.
The yard is an exquisite collection of luscious jungle foliage including various bamboo, fruit trees, and exotic scented and brightly coloured beautiful tropical flowers - exactly what you would dream of in a Hawaiian paradise garden. We spent every morning enjoying our breakfast out on the lanai, rain or shine, taking in the views of the greenery and watching the local wildlife. Highlights for us included cracking a fresh coconut that fell from one of the trees, the cute and comedic geckos, bird watching with a red cardinal as our favourite visitor, and the hypnotic sounds of the jungle that soothed us into deep sleeps at night.
The neighborhood is amazing, with picture perfect postcard views and phenomenal gardens everywhere you look, a real heaven on Earth. It is quiet and peaceful with wildlife aplenty, the furthest thing from the hustle and bustle of city life and the perfect location to refresh and find your centre. The property is within walkable proximity to the Kehena Black Sand Beach, which was great as it took only 5 minutes out the door to having black sand under our feet. Everyone we met in the area was warm and friendly, welcoming, helpful, and you really felt like you were safe and secure there. Hawaiian hospitality and the ‘Aloha spirit’ is everywhere and you can’t help but fantasize about packing it all in and moving here yourself.
We recommend this AirBnB experience to anyone that is looking for a relaxing jungle retreat to soothe the soul and find their inspiration in an incredibly abundant natural environment.