Title: Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3 Apartment in Pahoa with kitchenette and balcony ## Photo gallery for Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3 ![Outdoor dining - Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3 (Pahoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33499100/33499042/e5c55d6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3 (Pahoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33499100/33499042/ca907e1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3 (Pahoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33499100/33499042/fddb9877.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets - Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3 (Pahoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33499100/33499042/c64a9020.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3 (Pahoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33499100/33499042/64288afc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In between Kehena Beach and the new Pohoiki Beach with thermal ponds, this private studio is a great home base for exploring black sand beaches and lava fields. Enjoy a fully furnished space with two double beds, Direct TV, landline, Wi-Fi internet & air-conditioning. With kitchenette amenities like MW & coffee maker plus BBQ outside. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom275 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3 The Space Aloha! ' Our private studio w/ A/C is a great place to stay because it is centered in between Kehena Beach & the new Pohoiki Beach and thermal ponds. It is a wonderful home base if you are coming to see black sand beaches and the lava fields , just 6 miles down the road from us. Due to the recent Leilani Estates Eruption, we now have several black sand beaches in the area ( Kehena, Pohoiki, Mackenzie sea caves, Kaimu and Kapoho) Pohoiki Beach is now a popular large family beach w/ thermal ponds. Volcanoes National Park is just 1 hour away. It has been the resting place to a world full of visitors from Canada, Germany, Israel, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Europe, and others for 2 years now. If you are looking for a nice clean place to stay that is of good value, this is the place for you. If you are on a budget and looking for a fully furnished completely private studio w/ private bath/small kitchenette & air-conditioning, this unit is it. The studio has two double beds, Direct TV, landline w/ free long distance, Wi-Fi internet. The kitchenette has MW, hotplate, pans, coffee maker, utensils, and a medium sized refrigerator. There is a gas & rock BBQ outside as well. We do rent for a month at a time. You can see the ocean from the studio 10 blocks away. It is walking distance to the Hele-on bus that will take you to Hilo for just $1.00 and it comes by 3x/day. Many people come to the Puna district ( Kehena Beach, Kapoho, Pahoa and Kalapana) for the sunshine, peace and quiet, for nature walks, yoga and more. Puna is also known to experience less rain than other areas on this side of the island. . Puna is also a great place to see the lava fields and to see Kilauea Volcano , the Hawaiian jungles, tropical rainforests, beautiful coastal views, thermal ponds heated ponds and beach at Pohoiki. Now, for those of you who are seeking night time entertainment, check out 'Uncles Tiki Bar' if you want to sip a beer and listen to live Hawaiian/Jawaiian/Country down the road from us. ( Wednesday nights) Our renters love our squeaky clean studio and you will too - we guarantee it. Guest Access Parking is next to building. Free TV, phone, and WiFi internet and air conditioning. Interaction with Guests We are available as needed. The Neighborhood Kalapana-Seaview is a nice, quiet, and safe neighborhood. Getting Around It’s best to have a car down here although there is the Hele-on bus that passes by our subdivision 3x/day at $1.00 6 days per week. You can take it to Hilo for $1 & from Hilo to Kona for $1 as well. The total round trip would cost $4.00\. You can't beat ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car available - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 275 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18993100/18993050/86bb3018.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whale House w/ AC @ Kehena Beach, Hawaii (Oceanfront) Kehena Beach Estates - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 108 reviews CA $197 CA $344 total includes taxes & fees Feb 10 - Feb 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=18993050&PinnedHotelID=18993050&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33936900/33936801/45c87883.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kai Malie Calm Seas Beside still waters Psalm 23:2-3. 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Just remove trash, turn off lights and aircon 🤟🏽 Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Please remove trash and sweep floor, turn off lights and fans upon leaving the unit. Turn off outside lights at night. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number GE-042-418-7904-01, TA-042-418-7904-01 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ## About the area Located in Kalapana Sea View Estates, a neighborhood in Pahoa, this apartment is in a rural area. Mackenzie State Park and Pohoiki reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hilo Coffee Mill. Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Akatsuka Orchid Gardens are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Pahoa travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Pahoa.dx11875) [View more Apartments in Pahoa](https://www.expedia.ca/Pahoa-Apartments.d11875-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C19.40844%2C-154.92648&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JQeDIGp1g90Zf9L1jYxxj-gURac=) Pahoa, HI ### What's nearby - ![Palm trees on the Black Sand Beach, Hawaiian Islands, Hawaii, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635977407860/dfe5ad38-4231-475d-a2e2-c568d9163457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pohoiki Beach 18 min drive \- 13.7 km - SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Kehena Beach 4 min drive \- 3.1 km - Isaac Hale Beach Park 18 min drive \- 13.7 km - University of Hawaii at Hilo 57 min drive \- 64.3 km ### Getting around - Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) 57 min drive ### Restaurants - Black Rock Cafe 27 min drive - Sirius Hotspot Coffee 27 min drive - LaHiki kava bar 26 min drive - Ning's Thai Cuisine 26 min drive - Pele's Kitchen 27 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3 pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3? ### What time is check-out at Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3? ### Where is Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Nice Studio w/ A/C Near Kehena/Pohoiki Beaches and Lava Fields - sleeps 3 Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 27 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony B. Mar 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place. Clean and well maintained Unfortunately we only stayed the one night, but the room was super nice. ##### Anthony B. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zoe R. Jan 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice little apartment Nice little apartment, it had everything that we needed. It's in a very quiet area and the hosts are lovely who gave us loads of useful information about the local area. ##### Zoe R. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David A. Mar 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little VRBO in a quiet area. Enjoyed this stay very much; good area near me son and his family in Pahoa; bohemian area, near black sand beach; small but perfect size, well appointed. Coffee on the deck in the mornings was great, great dark sky area, lush, green, comfortable. Will definitely return here! ##### David A. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trish J. Sep 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient, affordable, great service We visited the area with the main purpose of attending Uncle Robert’s Night Market, and this location was very convenient for that. The correspondence from the hosts was very detailed and instructions for getting there and checking in were very detailed and helpful. The WiFi was excellent. We spent the next morning exploring the beautiful vistas along the Red Road, and this was an excellent location for that as well. Would definitely recommend. ##### Trish J. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Anita R. Aug 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Place for families, recommended It’s a nice place, beach is accessible within a min drive. Night sky is beautiful because of less light pollution. Make sure to check out the restaurant down the road, not sure about dinner timings but for breakfast Acai is good. Great host, only suggestion for host is to limit instructions to one pager instead of multiple locations around the house :) ##### Anita R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### bryan s. Jun 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A nice place away from the usual tourist locations Wanted to stay somewhere interesting and this was it. The room itself is completely normal but the area around it is not. Room about size of of decent sized living room with two beds, kitchen with attached private bathroom. Just a few minutes from a black sand beach. Sky was dark enough to see the milky way at night if that gives you an idea of how out of way it is. Nothing by the sounds of the birds to wake up to. Feels like you get to experience a more local version of Hawai'i. Nearest town about 20-30 min car drive where there are multiple dining options. Just don't make the mistake we did and have an 8 am flight out of Kona. Easy drive, but makes for a very early morning. ##### bryan s. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian P. Aug 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice spacious room with designated parking space, close to seashore and Black Sand Beach ##### Christian P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pearl S. Feb 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great value in Seaview Functional space that's a great value for the area ##### Pearl S. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa K. Dec 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Puna visit We had a nice overnight stay in this studio near the newest beach ##### Teresa K. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Woon C. Jun 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great place to stay at a reasonable price clean and has everything we need, just that the bathroom does not have a vent, but overall we had a great stay! ##### Woon C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renata S., Gilbert, AZ,USA Oct 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and cute Great quick stay, thanks. ##### Renata S. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Christy H. Mar 24, 2018 #### Nice Studio The studio was just as described. Fine for 2 people. It was clean and had everything needed for our short stay. ##### Christy H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Sariah P. Feb 24, 2017 #### Cute, quaint, and quiet I loved my time here even if it was a little quirky. Things like washing dishes in the bathroom sink and having to flip the breaker a couple times when I cooked made some great memories of my time there. It was so peacefull and easy to access local points of interest. The host, Andre was positive and helpful. I would definitely stay here again. ##### Sariah P. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Colin C. Nov 19, 2016 #### like a small apartment retrofit in a two-story house Quiet neighborhood of single-family homes nearby. Somewhat noisy a/c greeted us on a warm, pleasant mid-afternoon. Fortunately night was cool (mid-November) so we could turn off the a/c and open the lanai door and main room little window for peaceful, cool Hawaiian air once the sun went down. Never needed that a/c again, stayed cool enough til check-out time. The lack of a kitchen sink of ANY size was a real inconvenience, as we brought our food with us. Using the bathroom sink for food ware was a problem (think-food scraps in a bathroom sink). The apartment was clean, the two double beds lightweight but actually comfortable. It was OK for the simple overnight and short lazy morning hours we stayed there. Wouldn't choose this particular unit for 3 or more nights unless I were going be out all day long most days, because it's not the kind of vacation place one would typically lay around and chill in. ##### Colin C. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2016 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Brenda S. Mar 5, 2018 #### Did not stay due to communication issues. Property owner asked us to contact him via phone prior to arrival due to no cell reception near the property. We tried 2 different numbers and also texting. No response. We waited for a response and then drove to the property thinking he might meet us there when we had no response. No one around that we could see. It had been a very long day and not being able to reach owner, we decided to return to Kona. The owner contacted us approximately 30 minutes after we started our trip back to Kona. At that point, we were not willing to turn around and go back. We did ask for a refund and was told that he considered us a no show and there would be no refund. Very frustrating considering the circumstances of not being able to communicate with him in a timely manner. We had plans to explore the area more and was very dissappointed that we were unable to. Suggestion - Using a lock box with the keys instead of relying on meeting guests after they call to let them into the property. ##### Brenda S. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Christopher g. Apr 1, 2017 #### Clean, great price Nice small studio, clean and you can't beat the price especially during the high season. But, just be aware, you get what you pay for and not in any bad sense, its just pretty small and despite there being a toaster and microwave there are no other cooking facilities. There is a nice big fridge which is really a good perk for all your beverages! Don't count on doing anything other than warming a cup of coffee up because there is next to no counter space and the only sink is in the bathroom. The trash cans are also tiny, like mini bathroom size so plan on taking your trash to the dump down the road when its open. I have always had a kitchen or at the least a BBQ or hot plate so having none of that is pretty tough especially when the closest food is at the Kaimu Store (limited deli) or back in Pahoa. Kalanai is right next door but I have found that they are less welcoming than they use to be. About the BBQ, its a charcoal stone thing that looks like it hasnt been used in years, its also very close to the parking for the owner, I don't think I'd be comfortable using it. You do have a small lanai with a chair that definitely gets most of the sun all day so that is nice, otherwise the front lanai (common area) is covered so if you like shade, its good. The A/C works sometimes. It always sounds like its has a lot of water inside of it and is struggling to overcome that. If you open up the windows you wont need A/C at night, its nice and breezy but when I checked in I was told to keep the windows and sliding door shut to keep bugs out. Hawaii isn't particularly buggy and I didn't see many bugs, only gekkos. Anyway, I think if you go in not planning on cooking and know that this is a small space in a big house with three rentals inside......its fine. The addition of a sink would make a big difference, its not easy washing plates and cups in the bathroom sink. \*\*Bring cuttlery, there is none. There is however other cooking/serving utensils, plenty of them which is odd since you can't cook anything. Overall, enjoy the value and enjoy Puna! ##### Christopher g. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karri A. Oct 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Place is quaint and beautiful. Easy booking, and details from owners-easy check in and located in a great little neighborhood!! ##### Karri A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyssa W. May 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and secluded I wish we could have stayed another week! The room was great, perfectly dark for sleeping and lots of pillows. The guides posted around the room were helpful in planning our day. Instructions for getting to the property were clear. Would stay again ##### Alyssa W. Stayed 1 night in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Nadine Z. May 12, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private room with bathroom and kitchen in super nice location and neighbourhood Overall we had a very pleasant stay at Susan and Andre’s. The house lies in a very interesting and lush green neighbourhood with unique buildings and people around. It captures the essence of the Puna area very well. In total there were (we think) 3 properties inside the house, which could be rented out. We found our room had everything we needed, a nice balcony and porch and a nice view over the neighbourhood. Although we found the interior design of the flat a bit old fashioned and despite that with an infant, 2 adults and luggage one room was maybe a bit small, price-wise it was a very good value for money in the area. We missed some essentials on the first day of our stay but the host went more than out of her way to provide them as fast as possible. Super! The place is at an ideal location. Only 5 min from Kehena beach (a stunningly beautiful black beach, where close by you could do your laundry in the beach bungalows the hosts also own), 25 min from Pahoa, 1h from Hilo, 11 min from the new hot springs and 1h from Volcano National Park it was at perfect location to explore Puna and Hilo (and if we had more time also parts of the Hamakua coast) without driving too much. And to also live surrounded by recent lava gave the place a huge plus. We really enjoyed! ##### Nadine Z. Stayed 5 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Xiomara O. Mar 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location for our pit stop This property was great for our trip around the island. We stayed here since Volcano National Park was 20 minutes away. I didn't expect to find the best beach in the world just down the street. Black sand beach with thermal pools. It had everything we needed including air conditioning. Just minutes away from the ocean. Will definitely stay here again and for longer. Very clean rental and it had all we needed. Loved it!!!! ##### Xiomara O. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George L. Jan 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cheap and Cheerful Great little place - as expected and would return. Location for me was perfect as i was working just a few blocks away. internet was fast enough. Plenty of space and the basics were there. nice fridge =. beds were comfy. enjoy your stay in Seaview! ##### George L. ### 8/10 Good #### andrew b. Sep 28, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This is a nice location away from all the crowds of the cities This rental had all the amenities and everything else you might want. The property owner and manager were both very helpful with local attractions and warnings of things to watch out for. I would recommend staying here as we had an amazing time with a breakfast on the porch every morning to start our adventures. ##### andrew b. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie M. Sep 12, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute and comfortable studio Thankful for the AC. The bathroom does get pretty warm due to the open window but if the door is closed it stays nice and cool. The only thing that was a little odd was in the fridge was someone's leftover rice and salad. Which did not affect us just a little odd. Overall great experience and I would definitely stay again! Mila was very sweet in explaining where everything was when showing us our room! ##### Jamie M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Horst-Dieter D., BERLIN Jul 17, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kurz, aber schön! Leider nutzten wir diese Unterkunft nur eine Nacht. Wir fühlten uns sehr wohl und wären gern länger geblieben. Eine sehr saubere und sehr praktisch eingerichtete Unterkunft. ##### Horst-Dieter D. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Janet S. Jan 2, 2019 #### Great value Clean, well appointed, two-bed studio with everything we needed for a getaway to Puna. Hosts were friendly and offered lots of info at check in. It’s a great value. ##### Janet S. 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