Kehena black sand beach house - ocean view - swim spa

The ultimate eco-retreat. Timeless design for indoor-outdoor relaxation, dining and sleeping. Experience ocean views and crashing waves from wide-open bifold doors. Walk nextdoor to Kehena black sand beach, or drive the Red Road to Hawaii's only hot springs at Pohoiki. Swim spa is a plunge pool or hot tub; firepit brings friends and family together under starry skies. Experience Hawaii's "wild east" in Puna, live music and dance, Hilo waterfalls, and Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park. The house is quintessential Hawaii, designed to be left open to the ocean breeze at most times. Bedding and amenities are: Upstairs (master suite): - one king bed, made and ready to use - one full futon - additional queen bedding for futon stored sealed in the upstairs closet. Downstairs bedroom (guest suite): - one king bed (private bedroom) - additional bedding for living room bean bags stored sealed in downstairs closet. Downstairs living room: - two double Cordaroy bean bag (unfolds into very comfortable mattresses) Downstairs outside lanai: - one queen convertible sofa outside on the back lanai, with a bug net canopy. Not official bedding, but available for the adventurous as "glamping". Garage / Den space: - one queen sleeper futon. Available for use, but not official bedding. - mini ping pong table - washer and dryer - snorkeling and beach equipment We officially allow a maximum of 8 guests, but will consider groups of up to 10 in cases of families with children. The indoor dining table is set for 6 but can accommodate 8 with its pull-out leaf, and borrowing 2 chairs from the deck. Washer and dryer, additional towels and supplies, and beach toys (wakeboards, snorkeling, umbrellas) available to guests in the garage. 65" and 50" TVs in the living room and master bedroom, respectively. We do not have cable TV but provide Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and encourage guests to stream from their own accounts. The swim spa is usually set to 90 degrees, allowing for use for either swimming or as a hot tub. Please allow 4-5 hours for the hot tub to heat. To cool it, leave the cover open and run the fountain jets. Observe pool rules in the house and printed on the side of the tub. Our mission is to make your stay an unforgettable experience in your “dream home away from home.” -------------------- Note to guests: Hawaii state and county taxes total 17.962%, as follows: HI state general excise tax (GET): 4.712% HI state transient accommodations tax (TAT): 10.25% HI county transient accommodations tax (TAT): 3% STVR-19-364071, NUC-19-1522About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total).About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.