[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hale Ohai: Modern Elegance in the Jungle near Pohoiki and Kehena Beaches Vacation home in Pahoa with kitchen and patio ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53020000/53012100/53012100/e26c3193.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53020000/53012100/53012100/0c7fe299.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53020000/53012100/53012100/60a110dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53020000/53012100/53012100/d7e26d67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53020000/53012100/53012100/93603118.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Find serenity at this sleek, modern Pahoa getaway, once featured in Dwell Magazine. With an open concept living space and sprawling 500-foot deck surrounded by monkeypod trees, unwind with yoga or dine under the island sunshine. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hale Ohai: Modern Elegance in the Jungle near Pohoiki and Kehena Beaches Relax in sleek, contemporary style at this modern Pahoa getaway, a private screen home once featured in the pages of Dwell Magazine. Walk the black sands of Kehena Beach in the warm island sunshine, and come home to a striking living space with a 500-foot deck where you can dine and unwind among gorgeous monkeypod trees. The home features open concept living with entry on the top floor over a walking bridge. From the unique entryway, take in the splendor of the giant monkey-pod tree in the back yard. The home was built to highlight the natural beauty of the area. There is a comfortable living room as well as a sprawling sun deck and plenty of yoga gear if you want to take your sun salutations on the deck. The kitchen and dining areas are well-stocked and ready for your cooking adventures. Down the artful, red spiral stairs are two master suites each with a king sized bed, closet and en-suite bathroom. To note: both showers are out doors from the bathrooms, a unique Hawaiian experience. What's nearby: This home sits three-quarters of a mile north of the black sands of Kehena Beach (please note that this beach is clothing-optional), where dolphins are known to come by and frolic with swimmers. You'll be 10 miles down the coast from a spectacular surfing beach at Pohoiki, a 20-minute drive from popular restaurants like Paolo's, Ning's and Kaleo's, and 90 minutes by car from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The bustling town of Hilo, 32 miles north, is home to many shops, restaurants, and sources of entertainment as well. Things to know: Free WiFi (but no TV) Full kitchen Private outdoor showers This is a Hawaii County licensed short term rental. TA-084-079-2064-01 STVR-19-360-29 NUC-19-132 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20050000/20040300/20040277/w4032h2864x0y160-68ed28d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 50' from the ocean, full ocean views from bedrooms & lanai Kehena Beach Estates - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 179 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=20040277&PinnedHotelID=20040277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76780000/76776200/76776161/2983d5dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tranquil Island Escape | Walk to Kehena Beach | Washer & dryer, WiFi Kehena Beach Estates - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=76776161&PinnedHotelID=76776161&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33708500/33708450/c327fc2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OCEAN View large home close to BEACH on 3 private landscape acres. 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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 TA-084-079-2064-01, GE-084-079-2064-01 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property 2624-181513 ## About the area Located in Puna Palisades, a neighborhood in Pahoa, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Mackenzie State Park and Kehena Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pohoiki and Hobby Garden Hawaii. Hilo Coffee Mill and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby. [Visit our Pahoa travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Pahoa.dx11875) [View more Vacation homes in Pahoa](https://www.expedia.ca/Pahoa-Private-Vacation-Homes.d11875-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=19.400536,-154.92502&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:m%60muBjxqp%5C%3FO%3FQ%40O%3FQ%40O%3FQ%40M%40O%40QBM%40SBMBO%40QBOBODMBQDOBMDODODMDODOFMDOFMDMFMFOFMFMHMFKHOHKFKHOHKHKJKHKHMJIHKJIJKJKJIJKJIJGJKLIJGLIJILGLEJINIJCLINELELILCLGNALENELENCLENALCNENCLAN%3FNCNANCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%40NBN%3FL%40NBNDLBN%40LDNBLDNDLDN%40LFLFLDLDNDLHJBNHJHLDLFJHLHJFLHJJJFJHJJJHJJJJJHHJJHHLHJJJHJHJHNFJHJHNFJHLFLFLFNFLDLFLDNFLDNDNDLDNDNBLDNBPDLBNBN%40PBNBL%40RBL%40P%40N%40L%3FP%40N%3FP%40N%3FP%3FN%3FN%3FPAL%3FPAN%3FPANALARCLAPCNCNAPCLCNELCRELCNENELENENELGNENGLEJGNGLGNGJINGJINIJGJILILIJKHILIJKJIJKHKJKJKHKJKFKHKJMFKHMHKFMHMDKFOHKDMFOFMDMDMFMDOBMDODMDOBMDO%40MBODO%40MBO%3FO%40OBO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAOCOAO%3FMCOAOEMCOAMEOCMEOEMEOCMEMEMGMEOGMGKEOIKGMEMIKGMIKIMGKKKIKGKKKIKKKKKIIKKKIKIMKIIKIMIMGKIKIOGKIOGKGOGMGOEKGMEOGOEMEOEOEMEOCOEMCSEMCOCMAQCOCOAQCMASAMAO%3FQAO%3FQAM%3FQ%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kCnOfZnhnKfeBDecnbavFEU51Sc=) Pahoa, HI ### What's nearby - Kehena Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 2.7 km - Pohoiki Beach - 22 min drive - 13.7 km - Isaac Hale Beach Park - 22 min drive - 13.7 km - Pahoa Museum - 32 min drive - 27.3 km ### Getting around - Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 55 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Uncle's Awa Bar - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Jokers Hideout - ‬27 min drive - ‪Luquin's - ‬26 min drive - ‪Conscious Coconuts - ‬9 min drive - ‪Hale Aloha At Kalani - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hale Ohai: Modern Elegance in the Jungle near Pohoiki and Kehena Beaches pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Hale Ohai: Modern Elegance in the Jungle near Pohoiki and Kehena Beaches? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hale Ohai: Modern Elegance in the Jungle near Pohoiki and Kehena Beaches? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Hale Ohai: Modern Elegance in the Jungle near Pohoiki and Kehena Beaches located? > Located in Puna Palisades, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Kehena Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center. Star of the Sea Painted Church and Mackenzie State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hale Ohai: Modern Elegance in the Jungle near Pohoiki and Kehena Beaches Reviews 9.8 ### 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) 10 - Excellent 32 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jørgen R. Mar 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Great house and property. Stayed 5 weeks and enjoyed it very much. Location close to black beach. Nice neighborhood. ##### Jørgen R. Stayed 36 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luke Jun 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great place ##### Luke Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa J. Nov 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique experience Definitely lived up to our expectations! ##### Lisa J. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian S. Apr 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place Loved the place. The literal open design was wonderful. The living room has screens and no windows which makes it seem like a tree house. I would stay again. ##### Brian S. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa N. Jan 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic spot Beautiful property inside and out. Loved it!!! ##### Lisa N. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donald B. Jan 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This place is completely awesome!! Everything you could ever need is inside the home. Just bring good company and enjoy! If there was anything it's the distance from a major city, but trust me it makes up for that with the Black Sand Beach!! ##### Donald B. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris C. Dec 12, 2021 #### Very nice stay in Puna Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A lovely property. Quiet area. We had everything we needed. ##### Chris C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg M. Nov 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### completely unique and in a great way! I can't say enough good things about the property and area. It has everything you need and want. it is very clean, and the atmosphere is really awesome. make sure to take a drive down to the beach park and new lava field that is about 20 minutes away. Its a beautiful drive and really cool beach. ##### Greg M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carlin F. Jun 22, 2022 #### Peaceful Hawaiian escape Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a lovely time in this remote getaway. The kitchen was well equipped, the setting beautiful, and the architecture interesting. ##### Carlin F. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linh W. Apr 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### retreat for nature lover We enjoyed the Sounds of the jungle and outdoor showers. Feeling one with nature. Kitchen was Stocked with all the necessities, even instapot! Books, games, yoga mates free weights, Make sure to stop for coffee beans on your way in. Enjoy having coffee and doing yoga on the large deck. Make sure to save a day just to chill and enjoy this space! ##### Linh W. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelley B. Aug 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Will be back!! I want this place to be a secret! It is soooo wonderful! Everything was above expectations! Could not be happier with this price. A warning….it is far away from Hilo, so plan for that. Pohoa is great though. Loved it! ##### Kelley B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Mar 21, 2023 #### Great place! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was such a nice place to stay! The house has a nice open concept where you feel like you are outside but still protected by the big screens. The kitchen is well stocked. It is a cool area to check out, the hit ponds are great and the market was fun! ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark P. Mar 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing home in an amazing part of the Big Island We loved this house! It was our second week-long stay here, the last being two years prior. It is a beautiful, inviting home perfect for two people or four if they know each other well. The home is well equipped from the kitchen to anything else you might need. The open-air format is perfect for daytime or nighttime enjoyment. We particularly love the sound of the frogs at night. The location is perfect for volcano visits or just a very relaxing place to unwind. We will stay here again as this truly is a home away from home! ##### Mark P. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin C. Jul 21, 2020 #### Great experience even for locals Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We live here on the Big Island and booked Hale Ohai for a staycation so we could explore new parts of the island. The home was perfectly clean and we felt as though we were living in a private treehouse, surrounded by beautiful landscaping. We enjoyed several afternoons just down the road at Kahena Beach and loved having this home as our retreat after a long day of exploring. ##### Kristin C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudius G. Jun 30, 2024 #### In the heart of nature Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We are city dwellers from Germany and really enjoyed being close to nature. We felt like we were sleeping in the jungle, the noises of the animals at night were so loud, but we found it very calming. The house lacked nothing. The only negative thing is that you have to put up with a very long journey. But we knew that beforehand. ##### Claudius G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave C. Jul 17, 2023 #### Beautiful property for a quiet getaway! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fantastic stay! The unique design and modern amenities made this a very fun place to stay. The home is stocked with games, yoga mats and everything you need in the kitchen for cooking. The beach is walking distance from the house. We enjoyed the open air concept upstairs and the privacy of the downstairs bedrooms. The house has a lot of character, seating options both inside and outside and is very comfortable. We'd definitely stay here again. ##### Dave C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvette M. Sep 28, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### If you love camping you will love this place! I love the outdoors so I loved the NO AC, and natural cooling, I loved the frogs croaking loudly all evening and night I loved the geckos in the house and the bugs. My husband hates camping and he loved this place. Bring ear plugs and you will be set...as long as you are not adverse to nature! And LOVED the outdoor showers again joined by creatures so wonderful! People in the area complained that there are no restaurants or amenities nearby...that is another thing I loved! We brought our own food and were set to be alone! ##### Yvette M. Stayed 5 nights in May 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan S., Palm Springs, CA Nov 20, 2022 #### Perfect blend of off-grid & luxury Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A memorable,enjoyable stay in what feels like a treehouse amongst the monkey pod trees. Very well maintained property. Very accurately described in the previous reviews. Wonderful communication/response time from host agency. Note: The 2 bedrooms are very intimate with each other- luckily the nighttime chorus of coqui frogs helps a bit with “sound privacy”☺️. Would recommend highly to other adventurers who are seeking a non- touristy visit to the Big Island. Tip: you’ll likely be driving a lot to take advantage of all the big island has to offer, so invest in a comfortable rental car/suv. 😎 ##### Susan S. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bev H. Dec 5, 2022 #### Lovely Hale ‘Ohai❣️ Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house fulfilled a spot on my bucket list that I didn’t even know was there. The home is so uniquely placed on the land , architecturally smart with clean lines, bright & airy, utilized space so well, organized in all places, and artistically rich...simply elegant!!!! Then there’s the monkey pod trees and all the other variety of trees & plants. What a pleasure, it was hard to venture out because we just wanted to STAY! Oh , did I mention the great bedroom & bathroom ideas with the best outdoor showers!!! Also appreciated the special wood furniture and wood island & outside table! Hawaii was represented well❤️! ##### Bev H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy G., TBD (former Californians) Oct 3, 2021 #### Unique experience Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If you’ve ever wanted to live in a beautiful home in a tropical botanical garden with adorable emerald green gecko friends (and who hasn’t?) then this is your dream home. Very comfortable and well stocked. The lack of AC was not a problem at all. It feels remote but is 20 minutes to an excellent grocery store and restaurants. Because the living room is only screens, you may hear your neighbor’s muted conversation during the day. At night, the frogs are loud, however, we slept well with the doors closed and the windows open.We would stay again. ##### Nancy G. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack B. Apr 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Malaho Hale Ohai Thank you, Saltwater Vacation Rentals for being a good host and providing a wonderful place to stay along the Puna Coast on Big Island in Hawaii. They were most helpful and accommodating in our communications. Hale Ohai is fabulous in modern design and beautifully landscaped. It was very clean and neat upon arrival. It has a very well equipped full-size modern kitchen. We loved the open air feeling of the living spaces. The jungle sounds outside at night were intense but natural. While the location is quite distant from the Hawaii Volcanos National Park and Hilo, it is only about a 20-minute drive to Pahoa for shops and restaurants. But the location is great for black sand beaches and more recent lava flows exploration. We would happily use Hale Ohai again when visiting the SE part of the Big Island. Highly recommended for those seeking modern design, comfort and amenities within a rural setting. Cheers…. Jack B. Gloucester, MA ##### Jack B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Rebecca B. Dec 8, 2023 #### Disappointed Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I loved the look and feel of this place and was looking forward to staying here. My disappointment comes in two areas. 1) they could be more generous! The coffee was instant (not ground), there was not enough soap or shampoo for us. There was just one nightlight in each room for reading. 2) several things were broken. The coffee maker couldn't be programmed. The dishwasher didn’t work at all. The shower head fell off its mount multiple times. The light switch cover in the bedroom was covered with black tape. A pyrex dish was shattered in the drawer. Last, the hot water didn’t work at all for our first 20 hours. No apologies from the property manager. I had to keep checking and asking. We were cold and wet after a trip to the volcano and arrived during a big rain storm. Had to wait untilafter2 pm the next day. I had to ask. They weren’t proactive in telling me when it would be fixed or that it had been. ##### Rebecca B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas Sep 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Alles perfekt an diesem Haus! ##### Thomas Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bart E. Apr 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay in the tree house Communication with property management was simple and effort free. Everything in the property description was spot on. If you’re looking to get away From the hustle and bustle of every day life. This is a great place to relax and recharge. The locals were welcoming and inviting. If you love nature you will love the property. Would definitely recommend and plan on coming back! ##### Bart E. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Th S. Oct 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Das etwas andere Ferienhaus Ist so wie beschrieben, sehr offen und man wohnt halb draußen. Nachts ist es aber recht laut (Frösche etc.) ##### Th S. 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