The house is ideally sized for a couple (or two close friends) and is outfitted with so many thoughtful, loving touches. It was everything we needed and nothing more…in other words, a perfect retreat.
Rhea and Alden’s place is tucked away in a quiet, rural-feeling neighborhood but within easy driving distance to so many locations on the east side of Hawai’i that it makes a perfect home base. We wanted a house to retreat to and relax in and this place was perfect for that. Super private, comfortable, and with a lovely lanai to take in the amazing night chorus. We will definitely be back!
There is no stove top range so don’t plan on doing any serious cooking. The kitchenette is small but we found it incredibly efficient with everything we needed and plenty of space as we weren’t looking to cook anyways. That said, there is hot water on demand and a toaster oven and you can do a lot with both of those things if you did want to make some hot meals.
Outside of this little paradise, the bakery in Pahoa, Bananarama, made the most incredible jalapeño-cheddar bread! If you’re into breads, make sure you swing by. You can eat it plain - it’s that good- or try it with fresh avocados. Thank you for the awesome stay Rhea and Alden!