Kehena Views is a very cool way to spend your relaxing time. The house is meticulously maintained and offers a very relaxing atmosphere. Coffee and breakfast on the lanai is a must, the views are amazing!
When coming to the Big Island, we primarily stay on the Kona side, though this time we wanted to try something different. Kehena Views was the perfect place before heading to Kona.
While in Pahoa, we would strongly recommend visiting the Tin Shack Bakery (the baked goodies are amazing) and Nicoco for ice cream.
For the adventurous, we enjoyed hiking Volcanos National Park, visiting the Botanical Gardens in Hilo, visiting the Carlsmith Beaches, and as the owners put it "be sure to visit the worlds newest Black Sands Beach". Getting there is about a 6 mile drive just up the road from Kehena. You know you're getting close when you start to see the newly cut roads into the new lava flows from the 2018 eruptions.
The Big Island has so much to do for all ages. Though we've hiked Volcanos National Park and been to the Botanical Gardens before, they are a great way to see and understand the beauties of Hawai'i.
Enjoy your time here on the Big Island starting with the relaxation of the Kehena Views. I guarantee you'll never want to leave.
Mahalo!