Kapoho house rental - Warm Springs Guest House
Warm Springs Guest House
 
Kapoho house rental - Warm Springs Guest House

Warm Springs Guest House

Catching Minnows

Catching Minnows

House Pond

House Pond

Part of Living Room

Part of Living Room

Stairs to Master Bedroom

Stairs to Master Bedroom

Kitchen

Kitchen

Cheers

Cheers

Garden Pond

Garden Pond

Warm Springs entrance

Warm Springs entrance

Master Bedroom Lanai

Master Bedroom Lanai

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Garden Pond (pond 2)

Garden Pond (pond 2)

1st floor bedroom (2 twin beds)

1st floor bedroom (2 twin beds)

1st floor bedroom

1st floor bedroom

Wai' Opae Tide Ponds

Wai' Opae Tide Ponds

1st floor Bedroom

1st floor Bedroom

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps5
  • 2 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 4 nights
 

Photos and Description of the Kapoho vacation house rental
Kapoho Warm Springs Rental with Thermal Pond 3BR/2BA

The guest house is located in a small, quiet, seaside community, not far from the Cape Kumakahi lighthouse, at the easternmost point of the Big Island. It is a very comfortable, totally private, 2-story 1500 sq. ft. home with large lanais adjoining both the kitchen and the master bedroom on the 2nd floor and is located in a park-like setting with 2 tidal ponds, many palm trees and tropical plantings. There is a large tidal-controlled thermal swimming and fish pond (usually about 88 degrees Fahrenheit) with colorful reef fish in front of the house and a dock for relaxing and sunbathing.

It's a four minute walk down the street to the ocean to the best swimming entry into the world famous Wai’ Opae fish preserve tidal ponds (about ½ mile long and several hundred feet wide) which offer the safest swimming and unrivaled scenic snorkeling in east Hawaii.

The large interconnected ponds are separated from the open ocean by a reef and are always calm even when the sea beyond the reef is wild.

Accommodations: Warm Springs Guest House has a King sized bed in the master bedroom on the 2nd floor, 2 singles in one downstairs bedroom, and a single in the other downstairs bedroom. There are 2 full baths: 1 on the first floor and another adjoining the master bedroom on the 2nd floor.

Amenities: There is a table with folding umbrella on the dock and a picnic table on the kitchen lanai. The kitchen is fully equipped including, granite counter tops, refrigerator-freezer, microwave oven, Jenn-Air radiant electric cooktop, coffee maker, coffee grinder, blender, a wide assortment of pots and pans, and an outdoor charcoal barbecue. There is a Wifi computer connection (see amenities) phone, satellite TV, DVD-CD player, and an AM-FM radio.

Linens including beach towels, all household supplies. A washer and dryer are also provided.

Activities: Swimming, snorkeling, skin diving, surfing, and a large public hot pond are all available nearby. Walking and bicycling around Kapoho are safe and pleasant. There are farmer's markets in Pahoa, on the road to Hilo, and in Hilo Town. Lava viewing is often possible from Kalapana (about 10 mi. from Kapoho) or in the National Park (depending on where the lava flows happen to be located at the time) and Volcanoes National Park has many hiking trails in both rain forest and desert environments. Sightseeing possibilities are nearly unlimited.

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About Beverly

We have lived in on the Big Island for more than 45 years. I'm (Dallas) a retired geophysical volcanologist and for many years was on the staff of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Beverly is a botanical artist specializing in endemic Hawaiian plants and also does tropical themed stained glass commissions.

Beverly purchased this house in 2000
Why Beverly chose Kapoho

We purchased this property for a family weekend retreat because it had the ambience one would expect from a home in the tropics on the coast ... not coldly functional but truly warm, inviting, and comfortable with wonderful ponds in a park-like environment.

31 Reviews of Property 305517 in Kapoho, Hawaii

Warm Springs Guest House at Wai' Opae Marine Sanctuary.
average rating of 4.642857 based on 31 reviews
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Warm Springs Guest House at Wai' Opae Marine Sanctuary.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p305517
808-937-9844
Kapoho Puna District
Croydon, Pa.
5

Guestbook Comment

A special thank you to Beverly, Dallas and Trevor. Beverly & Dallas your house was a lovely get away from the hussle and busle of life. You can ju...
5 of 5
Submitted: July 17, 2005 Stayed: July 2005
A special thank you to Beverly, Dallas and Trevor. Beverly & Dallas your house was a lovely get away from the hussle and busle of life. You can just enjoy life around the house or go out adventuring, whatever your energy level. The minnows in the pond out front give you a great natural foot or back message. The tidal pools which we were so busy we didn't really enjoy until two days before leaving were wonderful. You thought about amenities we were not expecting you to, which was a very nice addition to an already delightful vacation spot. We would recommend this house whole heartly. You really have the option to relax or sight see, adventure, swim with the sea turtle's at Black Beach, the volcano park, waterfalls, horseback riding,luai and much more.Trevor wanted to thank you for all your help and advice prior to reaching Hawaii, you were a great help to us. You answered any questions we had, and gave us direction where we needed it. Again a sincere thank you for a wonderful 11 day vacation in your home
Karen,Mike, Ellen & John
6/23-7/4/05
Croydon, Pa
Quakertown, Pa.
Helpful votes: 1/2
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Warm Springs Guest House at Wai' Opae Marine Sanctuary.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p305517
808-937-9844
Kapoho Puna District
Novato, CA
5

Loved it!

5 of 5
Submitted: April 16, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
My husband and I LOVED this house! It was beautiful, serene, clean, and comfortable. There were many places to rest and relax on the property depending on the weather and time of day. We could sit by one of the ponds or on one of several decks. If you want a place to relax and refresh, this is it! I admit that I would have liked to have known in advance that the house does not have a full size oven, but we adjusted quite nicely to using the toaster oven and barbecue. The construction next door is continuing, but because there are so many relaxing venues to choose from, we were never really bothered by noise or activity. (The construction crew is really friendly, too!) We will book this house again the next time we visit Kapoho. It is just too good to pass up!
Recommended for:  Romantic Getaway
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Warm Springs Guest House at Wai' Opae Marine Sanctuary.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p305517
808-937-9844
Kapoho Puna District
Germany
5

This is a great place to relax!

5 of 5
Submitted: March 26, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
We stayed there for a week, and it was an excellent and quiet place. (Yes, there is a construction site next door, but in that week they were only working for one or two days, and they stop around 5 pm).
The description and the pictures give a very accurate impression of the place. The house and the garden were very clean and well maintained.
The location is good for trips to Kalapana, to the Volcano National Park, to Hilo and to Mauna Kea, which is possible as a relaxed day-trip.
We did some snorkeling in the tidal pools, which are just around the corner. Also swimming in the pool at the house is wonderful. The pool is large enough and deep enough that you can really swim in there.
We enjoyed sitting on the kitchen-lanai for breakfast and in the evening, watching the geckoes on the lanai or the fish in the pool (and the change of the tides in the pool, too!) Later in the evening we switched to the upper lanai to watch the stars and have a glass of wine.
This is a great place in a quiet neighborhood. The garden is a tropical setting with the palm trees and the pool. We had a wonderful time there, it was a perfect place for the end of our vacation, and it was really hard to fly back to frosty Germany…
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Warm Springs Guest House at Wai' Opae Marine Sanctuary.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p305517
808-937-9844
Kapoho Puna District
Freeland, WA
5

Warm Springs Guest House

5 of 5
Submitted: March 25, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
Aloha Dallas and Beverly - I wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed and appreciated the opportunity to reside in your lovely Warm Springs Guest House; the home and park like property exceeded our expectations in every way and were hard to leave from the moment we arrived. Your attention to detail both inside and out inspired a sense of being in a living art gallery; the ponds, plantings and their inhabitants were a constant pleasure to behold. Mahalo for making such a special place available; we will certainly keep you in mind next time we're in Kapoho!

sincerely,

Bob & Chizue
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
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Warm Springs Guest House at Wai' Opae Marine Sanctuary.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p305517
808-937-9844
Kapoho Puna District
California
4

My Stay

4 of 5
Submitted: March 13, 2013 Stayed: February 2013
Warm Springs was everything that was promised. There was some construction next store, but they started at 9 and were done by 5. Other than that the pool at the house was awesome and better yet walking a short distance yielded a calm large pool that I could've stayed in forever. The house was well appointed and it is very private from the road and neighbors. If you don't want to go anywhere, walks, bike riding, swimming and just chilling are great things to do. Plus the people staying in the area are very friendly. I had dinner with people I met several times during my stay. There are no restaurants nearby, but I wasn't really looking for that.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Warm Springs Guest House at Wai' Opae Marine Sanctuary.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p305517
808-937-9844
Kapoho Puna District
4

Warm Springs House

4 of 5
Submitted: February 18, 2013 Stayed: February 2013
We had a wonderful stay, only wish it could have been longer. The house was very nice in a rustic way. We loved the pond and patio area. The place was clean and the beds were comfy. Ocean is very close by maybe two blocks. We would highly recommend this place to friends and family

Pete & Sheri

PS: Great little Italian bistro in Pahoa and I mean little so get there early.
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Warm Springs Guest House at Wai' Opae Marine Sanctuary.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p305517
808-937-9844
Kapoho Puna District
Canberra, Australia
5

Magic, tranquil hideaway

5 of 5
Submitted: February 10, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
Very classy, in an earthy way ...

Extremely comfortable, well-appointed, serene and tranquil.

Top-notch artworks, funky fittings and features and that fabulous pool ... we loved it!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Warm Springs Guest House at Wai' Opae Marine Sanctuary.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p305517
808-937-9844
Kapoho Puna District
Sylvan Lake, Alberta/Canada
4

Queit getaway

4 of 5
Submitted: December 31, 2012 Stayed: December 2012
My parents and my wife and our two year old girl had a wonderful time here. We are calling the house our beach cottage. Its more of a beach cottage experience in our minds. Nice location one block away from the ocean and tide pools. The snorkeling was more fun here than at captain cook and so much more fish and coral and just easier and more fun with all the deep holes and passages to explore. I especially liked floating back into the main pool from further out with the tide which comes in pretty strong. Its like a water slide underwater. There where only ever a few other people there and the area seems pretty secluded. Very jungle like setting with many neat houses around. Theres only a few loops of homes here and not very many fancy high end homes and no condo's. Pahoa has everything you will need and is a short drive away and lots of neat sites along the "Red Road". The house was clean and had all we needed. Only a charcoal BBQ but it cooked our fresh fish nicely. Would be nice to have some newer snorkel gear with the valves in it for underwater diving. Would also be nice to have a bigger bed in the downstairs room as we where travelling as two couples and only one bed big enough for two here. The grounds here are amazing and the house has a lot of charm and character and is definitely one of a kind. Looks like the house has had a few new improvements and is slowly getting some more. The fish pond is pretty neat and my girl loved watching them from the table. Such a nice place to walk around. We did the morning walk to the ocean with our Kona coffee in hand to watch the amazing sunrises. It did rain many times during the day for 10 minutes or so and then BAM its sunny and warm again right after. Pretty cool place. The day we left we watched the sunrise here and then a sunset on the other side of the island.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Warm Springs Guest House at Wai' Opae Marine Sanctuary.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p305517
808-937-9844
Kapoho Puna District
Phoenix, Arizona
5

Paradise Found!

5 of 5
Submitted: November 29, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
Heavy Sigh ... I wish I was still in this gem of a house and property. What an absolute dream come true! My sister and I had a lovely week snorkeling in the tide pools (amazing experience!) , eating local produce and food, sipping on fresh ginger tea, hanging out by the house ponds, and relaxing. The house is a beautifully crafted piece of architecture with Koa wood floors and cabinets. The art and cultural areas inside and out are gorgeous and reflect the personality of the owners. I will make sure to meet them in person on my next visit. The kitchen is basic but good. Beds downstairs could have been a little softer but the upstairs bedroom is dreamy. I was happy hanging around upstairs and could easily spent a week reading and enjoying the view from there if it weren't for the tide pools. The little Coqui frogs are noisy at night. I loved them but they bothered my sister. Get your groceries before you come and plan ahead so you don't have to drive back and forth to Pahoa. You really should have reef shoes, buy them or bring them before you come. They have some snorkeling gear, (you don't need fins) or bring your own. The house pond and tide pools are clean and beautiful. Ohhhh, I want to come back now. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy ......
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Warm Springs Guest House at Wai' Opae Marine Sanctuary.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p305517
808-937-9844
Kapoho Puna District
Everett, WA
4

Great Tropical Retreat at Wai'Opae Marine Sanctuary

Great Tropical Retreat at Wai'Opae Marine Sanctuary
4 of 5
Submitted: November 19, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
Warm Springs Guest House is in such a peaceful setting with the fish pond surrounded by all the beautiful palm trees and garden area; it made our five day stay so memorable. We loved listening to all the birds and frogs chirping, (including the pet gecko,) along with the distant ocean waves, lulling us to sleep at night.
After long days of adventure seeking, traveling the island to see all the sights, it is in a good location for home base, with a well appointed kitchen to prepare meals or BBQ on the lanai.
We really enjoyed all the woodwork and art pieces decorating this spacious home, and having our morning coffee on the lanai, watching the sunrise, while planning our next adventure was heavenly.
We drove to Kona for a day trip, went on a helicopter tour of the volcano and falls, went to the Farmers Market and bought delicious papaya (5/$1.00).
It is just a short walk to the tidepools for the most amazing snorkeling, which was the highlight of our trip. The location is very rural and away from all the touristy stuff, which is exactly what we wanted. The funky little town of Pahoa has great restaurants for when we wanted to eat out.

Warm Springs Guest House was clean and well maintained and we loved our stay. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We are telling all our family and friends about your great tropical retreat.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers
Helpful votes: 1/1