'The Aloha Green House' Retreat w/ Ocean Views!

The ultimate Hawaii getaway awaits at this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental apartment with sweeping views of the Pacific. Ideally located between Kona and Hilo, this home-away-from-home provides easy access to popular areas such as Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and Punalu'u Black Sand Beach. Sit on the lanai while gazing at the Milky Way, and feel the ocean breeze on your skin. Embrace life on the Big Island and get some much-needed R&R at this home base. -- THE PROPERTY -- Outdoor Dining Area | 180-Degree View of the Pacific | Pet Friendly Fall in love with island life with a stay at this tranquil retreat, ideal for small families looking to relax, explore, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Bedroom 1: California King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds (w/ Adjustable Mattresses) | Living Room: Twin Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: 3x5 Kid's Air Mattress (available upon request), Queen Air Mattress INDOOR LIVING: Ceiling fans, 6-person dining table, Smart TV, stereo, sliding glass doors, 2-person marble shower, antibacterial copper-infused pillows, hypoallergenic pillow & mattress covers, pet bed & bowls, portable air conditioning (available upon request), Zero Gravity massage chair (bedroom 1) KITCHENETTE: Well-equipped, French door countertop convection oven w/ rotisserie, induction cooktop, juicer, coffee bean grinder, tea kettle, blender, coffee maker, cooking utensils, dishware, microwave, portable dishwasher, toaster oven, granite counters OUTDOOR LIVING: 2 lanais, outdoor seating, grill, garden w/ papaya, mango & avocado trees (guests are welcome to sample), private yard, outdoor shower, near ocean, bicycle, beach gear, picnic coolers, short walk to Discovery Harbor Golf Course GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers, iron/board, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, trash bags/paper towels, eco-friendly (solar panels, recycling) FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), quiet hours (9:00 PM - 8:00 AM), homeowner on-site (separate entrance), 3 exterior security cameras (facing out) SUITABILITY: Step-free access, labels for vision-impaired PARKING: Driveway (1 vehicle) -- THE LOCATION -- SAND & SUN: Whittington Beach Park (9.1 miles), Mahana Beach (12.3 miles), Papakōlea Green Sand Beach (12.3 miles), Punalu'u Black Sand Beach (14.1 miles), Ho'okena Beach Park (39.4 miles) EXPLORE HAWAII: Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (6.4 miles), South Point Park (7.5 miles), Kula Kai Caverns (15.4 miles), Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube (42.7 miles), Kilauea Overlook (43.5 miles), Nāpō'opo'o Pier (46.2 miles) GUIDED TOURS: SOMLALA, Big Island Bona Fide Tours & Adventures (13.7 miles), Horseback 2 the Sea (16.1 miles), Kilauea EcoGuides (43.1 miles), Adventures In Paradise Kayak & Snorkel (46.2 miles), Kailani Tours Hawaii (60.5 miles) LOCAL DINING: Hana Hou Restaurant (5.5 miles), Punalu'u Bake Shop (5.5 miles), Ka Lae Garden Thai Food (11.6 miles), L&L Hawaiian Barbecue (12.8 miles), Ocean View Pizzaria (12.8 miles), Kai Loki's Restaurant (13.0 miles) AIRPORTS: Kona International Airport (65.2 miles), Hilo International Airport (70.2 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome - because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 1 dog) - Please use the comment/requests section of your reservation to let us know ahead of time that you are bringing a pet so we can prepare the property accordingly - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Quiet hours are from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a separate unit with a separate entrance, and may be present during your stay - NOTE: The owner has a dog (very friendly German Shepherd). There is a gate on the owner's deck upstairs so that the dog isn't roaming freely in guest areas - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 faces towards the driveway on the NE side of the house, camera 2 faces the front porch, and camera 3 faces the walkway up to the front porch. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras are motion activated. After a 10 second delay, they record 4 seconds of video (no audio) - NOTE: This property sleeps 4 guests in 3 beds, with room for 6 total by using the Queen air mattress and sleeper sofa - NOTE: The twin sleeper sofa in the living room can be moved to bedroom 1 upon request Hawaii County Restrictions: - Quiet hours shall be from 9:00pm to 8:00am, during which time the noise from the rental shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors - Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area - Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area - The STVR (short term vacation rental) shall not be used for commercial purposes