Title: TROPICAL LIVING-WALK TO BEACH-DECK IN TREETOP-OPEN VERANDA- EXOTIC LOCATION - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=33934039&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # TROPICAL LIVING-WALK TO BEACH-DECK IN TREETOP-OPEN VERANDA- EXOTIC LOCATION Experience off-the-grid living surrounded by food-bearing trees in this one-of-a-kind vacation destination where you can unwind with nature's beauty at your doorstep. ## Photo gallery for TROPICAL LIVING-WALK TO BEACH-DECK IN TREETOP-OPEN VERANDA- EXOTIC LOCATION ![Beach towels - TROPICAL LIVING-WALK TO BEACH-DECK IN TREETOP-OPEN VERANDA- EXOTIC LOCATION (Pahoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33934100/33934039/13a80419.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - TROPICAL LIVING-WALK TO BEACH-DECK IN TREETOP-OPEN VERANDA- EXOTIC LOCATION (Pahoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33934100/33934039/4520e232.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - TROPICAL LIVING-WALK TO BEACH-DECK IN TREETOP-OPEN VERANDA- EXOTIC LOCATION (Pahoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33934100/33934039/9ddcac09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - TROPICAL LIVING-WALK TO BEACH-DECK IN TREETOP-OPEN VERANDA- EXOTIC LOCATION (Pahoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33934100/33934039/72173772.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, electric kettle - TROPICAL LIVING-WALK TO BEACH-DECK IN TREETOP-OPEN VERANDA- EXOTIC LOCATION (Pahoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33934100/33934039/w1338h927x0y4-03fa3638.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Escape to Tikis and Treetops, a serene tropical retreat nestled in an upscale neighborhood on 1 1/2 acres of unique topography. This two-room studio features a kitchen, big lanai/porch, mango wood trim artistry, wooden masks from Africa and Polynesia. 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Airport (ITO) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Uncle's Awa Bar - ‬9 min drive - ‪Kalapana Village Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Ono Korean Bbq - ‬21 min drive - ‪Hale Aloha At Kalani - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Jokers Hideout - ‬27 min drive ## About this property ### TROPICAL LIVING-WALK TO BEACH-DECK IN TREETOP-OPEN VERANDA- EXOTIC LOCATION Guesthouse located in Puna Palisades TROPICAL LIVING-WALK TO BEACH-DECK IN TREETOP-OPEN VERANDA- EXOTIC LOCATION provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and bicycle parking - A living plant wall, books, and smoke-free premises - Beach towels and outdoor furniture Room features All guestrooms at TROPICAL LIVING-WALK TO BEACH-DECK IN TREETOP-OPEN VERANDA- EXOTIC LOCATION include amenities such as free WiFi, dining tables, and kitchen islands. 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Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking available 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=108355282&PinnedHotelID=108355282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Internet access ### Food and drink - Breakfast available for a fee ### Things to do - Bicycle storage - Books ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) ### Outdoors - Beach towels - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Spa - Massage ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 steps to reach entrance - No elevator - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas ### More - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% organic food - Comprehensive food waste policy - Living plant wall - Local artist showcase - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Note from host: Please do this outside thank you - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Outdoor shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Blender - Chef service - Coffee grinder - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dining table - Electric kettle - Kitchen - Kitchen island - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### More - Composting - Phone - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules Shoes are left outside which is Hawaiian tradition. Mahalo. Do not leave food out as it will attract insects. No pets of any kind. No service animals of any kind unless it is a certified service animal. Papers and documentation must be presented. A copy of your drivers license or passport as VRBO does not properly vet the guests. Even hotels must have this. ### Pets Pets not allowed Note from host: No Pets Allowed. ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children Note from host: Yes. Safe neighborhood with little traffic ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Please do this outside thank you ## 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 Long-term renters welcome This property uses solar energy Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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-101-069-0048-01, TA-101-069-0048-01 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Beach Lava Flow Warm Ponds Stunning Coastline Guesthouse Pahoa Beach Lava Flow Warm Ponds Stunning Coastline Pahoa Beach Lava Flow Warm Ponds Stunning Coastline Guesthouse Pahoa Beach Lava Flow Warm Ponds Stunning Coastline Pahoa Near Beach, Lava Flow, Warm Ponds, Stunning Coastline Pahoa Beach Lava Flow Warm Ponds Stunning Coastline Guesthouse Beach Lava Flow Warm Ponds Stunning Coastline Near Beach, Lava Flow, Warm Ponds, Stunning Coastline Pahoa Beach Lava Flow Warm Ponds Stunning Coastline Guesthouse Beach Lava Flow Warm Ponds Stunning Coastline Guesthouse Near Beach, Lava Flow, Warm Ponds, Stunning Coastline Near Beach Lava Flow Warm Ponds Stunning Coastline Near Beach Lava Flow Warm Ponds Stunning Coastline ## Frequently asked questions ### Is TROPICAL LIVING-WALK TO BEACH-DECK IN TREETOP-OPEN VERANDA- EXOTIC LOCATION pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at TROPICAL LIVING-WALK TO BEACH-DECK IN TREETOP-OPEN VERANDA- EXOTIC LOCATION? ### Where is TROPICAL LIVING-WALK TO BEACH-DECK IN TREETOP-OPEN VERANDA- EXOTIC LOCATION located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## TROPICAL LIVING-WALK TO BEACH-DECK IN TREETOP-OPEN VERANDA- EXOTIC LOCATION Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional 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) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karlo d. Oct 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shower Loved outdoor shower at first i was like huh then ended up loving it ##### Karlo d. Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronda W. Apr 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet stay at a Sweet spot! Absolutely wonderful had an amazing time in this sweet little spot. We will be telling others to consider this for a place to stay while here. ##### Ronda W. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben H. Mar 7, 2019 #### Hawaiian Eco Lodge We truly loved “ the Sweet Spot” Pahoa is the place we keep coming back to. I hope we can come back here again. If you are like us, you will love it too. ##### Ben H. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Will R. May 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Off Grid Paradise A lovely fun property. A creative take of an off grid property. ##### Will R. Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina S., Cedartown, Georgia Jun 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Everything was wonderful. Only recommendation would be an indoor shower for those cool mornings ##### Christina S. Stayed 9 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Todd L. Jan 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Nice little cozy spot away from the big city. The only down side was that it's a bit of a drive to some of the ocean activities that we had planed. Otherwise we enjoyed it. ##### Todd L. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Laurie K., Oliver, BC Canada Jan 11, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Not quite what was promised Many of the amenities listed were not available and were discouraged - such as a toaster or hair dryer. We were prepared for a rustic stay but the gecko poop on all of the furnishings and kitchen facilities was disappointing. Also, the cockroaches and mice were not great either. By the time we left we had cleaned up a lot of the place and it was a great area. Close to the water and not too far of a drive to town. You do need a car. The caretaker was mostly helpful and lives on the property. ##### Laurie K. Stayed 36 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robyn D., Williams, USA May 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Grateful I am very grateful for the valuable time and effort placed into a home to be used to help share one of the most beautiful places I get to visit on this earth. I did not cook much- my budget afforded me the local eats on the island. We visited the hot springs about 15 minutes from the house, we went to Hilo and ziplined the KoleKole. One night we stayed on the other side of the island- much busier! There we went hiking and snorkeling at Captain Cook and saw Volcano National Park. We did a dinner cruise and snorkeled with manta rays. I followed my spirit and went with the flow and I am painfully back home trying to keep that energy going in my daily life. I hope to one day return- the bed was comfortable, the shower was awesome, the plants and animals and the overall happiness of the area made this unforgettable and I will forever be grateful. ##### Robyn D. Stayed 6 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber C. Dec 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great unique sweet spot! The Sweet Spot was a great experience. An old- the-grid spot away from the hustle and bustle of life with the sounds of nature. (My man thought it was loud at night but I loved it…natures white noise machine!) Lots of unique decor from around the world that gave the spot a very authentic feel. We really enjoyed the large lanai for coffee in the morning and drinks in the evenings. The property Nene came up to visit everyday which was awesome!! The outdoor shower isn’t for everyone, but we quite enjoyed it to round out the experience. Also, note that you need to drive a bit to get to destinations so if you don’t want to drive a lot I’d recommend something closer to town. Checkin and checkout instructions were minimal but we just winged it and all is good. Michael was quick to respond to my messages and the property managers were an easy message away if we needed anything. Overall, I’d recommend staying at the Sweet Spot for an authentic stay on the island!! Mahalo Michael for your hospitality! ##### Amber C. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie B. Mar 23, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Get Away From It All This is a special property: no resorts or fancy shopping near by. This is a quiet neighbourhood with local markets, home-grown produce, weekly drumming gatherings, and ride sharing. The property descriptions are accurate. The house had everything we needed with an inside-outside living arrangement and resident outdoor friendly cat. We spent a lot of time relaxing on the deck, had our morning coffee in the screened-in kitchen, and loved the bird and frog calls. Living off of the grid means awareness of sunshine so plenty of hot water was available later in the day for the outdoor shower. This is a true get away from it all kind of vacation. There are several used book stores in Hilo so stock up. ##### Laurie B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trina T. Aug 3, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best family trip ever If you enjoy off grid living surrounded by beautiful plants and birds, this is the place for you. The kids especially enjoyed catching and releasing frogs and geckos. We had a wonderful time. ##### Trina T. Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### caroline t., London Mar 11, 2019 #### Magical part of Hawaii - but house maintence, attention to detail, privacy was less then expected. Cleanliness was sub par... kitchen island, kitchen fridge, under the couch, under the bed all needed a good sweep and scrub (dead fruitflies in the fridge, food crumbs under the kitchen island, dust bunnies under furniture). Screens on Windows and screen door had tears and holes. Outdoor shower had great water pressure and temperature but you are on full display to the neighborhood when showering. Property was 3 to 4 yards from the residential road with little privacy barrier - little street traffic beyond the neighbors but many walkers in the morning hours. Can walk to the black sand beach just 10 min away which is an ideal spot for the sunrises. Recent lava flow is accessible just further down hwy 130 which is a must see. Nice gas BBQ on the patio - we asked for a new tank after our first night but it was never filled/replaced. There was no broom accessible to allow us to clean the floor surfaces. Meow meow is cute and smart. ##### caroline t. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### suzanna c. Jan 9, 2019 #### A little piece of Heaven in Hawai'i Marlin's little cottage was everything we'd hoped for and more. We were welcomed at the door by Meow, the lovely Tuxedo puss, who was a big attraction to us when we read of her presence in a previous review. She was so affectionate and continued to keep us company throughout our stay. A quietly calming co-tenant who reminded us to slow down and soak up the rays.The property is nestled in a neighbourhood of beautiful homes, from the huge and luxurious, to rustic and more symbolic of the real 'old Hawai'i' we wanted to experience. The size of the land around the cottage and the tall trees, combine to give a feeling of space and separation from the usual hubbub of a neighbourhood, while being only a ten minute walk from the famous Kahena beach and the spectacularly wild coastline of the south Puna district. The lava was not flowing this time and the volcano was quieter than it has been in decades, so we were treated to the cleanest air in many a long year along with crystal clear nights of a billion stars. The outdoor tub was wonderful to relax in while spotting constellations and watching for shooting stars. Falling asleep to the sound of crashing waves and singing frogs and waking to birds and sunshine was a real treat for us who are well worn down by the clamorous chaos of city life. Wandering the property marveling at the tropical plants, picking amazing things to eat and sharing breakfast with Gold Dust Geckos was incredible and showering outdoors amongst the sprawling branches of the extraordinary Monkey Pod tree was magical. This was a truly restorative experience and one not to be missed if you have the chance to venture a little further from the madding crowd. ##### suzanna c. Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Niles R. Mar 16, 2017 #### Sweet Spot This house is just south of Pahoa, a neat little town on the Hilo side. The kitchen is a little sparse and don't expect chocolates on the pillow, but it's a great place to just relax and kick back. You can walk to the ocean and see lava tubes, and there is a great little black sand beach just down the road. Don't miss the Wednesday music/market at Uncle Robert's, or a trip out to the lava flow going into the ocean. Kapona tidal pools are close by and have great snorkeling. Marlin was a generous host with lots of local knowledge. I would recommend it for a taste of island style. ##### Niles R. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah K., Seattle Feb 26, 2017 #### Off the grid gorgeous property in great location When the tux cat named Meow greeted us immediately, we knew we were in a great place and the right place (it's hard to find in the dark but what place isn't?!). Marlin was a great communicator and so happy to show us the sweet spots on his property. He even showed us how to fill up the tub for a star gazing soak and gave us some soursop that he just picked from his tree. Try the grapefruit tree if soursop isn't your thing. There's no cell service, but there's internet. The outdoor shower is what you'd expect from an outdoor shower - it's enclosed and gets you clean. There's another outdoor shower by the monkey pod tree but that one's not enclosed - we used it to rinse off the salt water from snorkeling at the tide pools down the awesome jungle road or from swimming at Kahena Black Sand Beach (about a 10 min walk). If you're there on Wednesday, it is a must to visit Uncle Roberts with their night market, live music and dancing, awa bar, great food vendors and a lava field parking lot. In the evenings, we'd sit on the front porch swing and listen to the frogs - even saw an owl swoop down by the pond. Marlin will help your stay mean something and caters to who is staying there with advice, tips and hospitality. We always felt safe there but there was no way to lock up officially -- he might be getting keys in the future? Something to check on if you're worried about that sort of thing. Also, the deep freezer holds his ice for his ice box so he'll have to grab some occasionally. The sun powered hot water was HOT and there always seemed to be enough power. The huge oscillating fan above the bed was perfect to cool down the room before bedtime. Pahoa town is a 15-20 min drive away if you want more civilization like a record store, shops and restaurants. In all, this was a great place to stay for our Big Island lava and black sand beach adventures. ##### Sarah K. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amaiya M. Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Amaiya M. 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