This modern-style Hawaiian hale has all the conveniences of home – with the exception of TV channels – the lack of which is a conscious choice. Why would you come thousands of miles to seek paradise on the truly dynamic and inspiring island of Hawaii – the Big Island – just to watch TV.
If you plan on getting some work done while you are here, please know that most mobile phones work fine (ATT seems to have the best reception). Internet is available only as a dial-up account (use an AOL or Budget Dialup account). There is a computer desk in the bedroom along with a Canon printer/fax/scanner that you can set up easily to use with your laptop.
Our one-bedroom, one bath vacation home is a small but space-efficient home. It has 700 sq ft inside plus a large covered lanai (porch) across the front of the house. There is one separate bedroom with an extra-firm queen size mattress along with a bathroom with tub/shower. If there are more than two people staying, the living room sofa-sleeper opens into a full queen size bed – with an extra mattress pad and pillow-soft mattress topper available so that it makes into a quite comfortable bed. In addition, if you have children or teens along, you could squeeze in extra sleeping areas by using the two twin-size Japanese-style floor futons. (foam pad with cotton padded mattress).
The house does not have central air conditioning. Most nights are rather cool (68-72 degree F) so the ceiling fans (living room, bedroom), floor fans, and attic exhaust fans should make it cool and breezy enough – except the most finicky.
The house is elegantly furnished inside and fully ready to satisfy your needs for comfort and for enjoying life while on vacation. The living room –dining room - kitchen areas are in one great room with a vaulted ceiling. There is a large center counter to which everyone will undoubtedly gravitate – to talk, nibble as food is prepared, and to relax. An Indonesian glass-top rattan table completes the dining area. The kitchen is fully equipped with appliances, pots and utensils, dishware and flatware for six. There is lots of extra storage space, a large capacity refrigerator, and storage containers to help you organize your food preparation and economize while here. You could even hold a dinner party since the home’s layout is perfect for cooking and entertaining. The kitchen is designed and equipped well for both the complete chef and the casual microwave ‘cook’, too.
Ski:
Skiing / snowboarding is possible on the heights of Mauna Kea (during Dec-Feb). But it is an hour and half drive away.
Golf:
There are public golf courses available in Hilo (20-25 minutes away)
Other Activities:
Shopping, Kayaking, Boating, Parasailing, Wildlife Viewing, Rock Climbing, Basketball
marks the location of the property in Puna District
