Lava Java Inn On The Big Islands Kau Coast

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Naalehu, HI

Paradise Meadows
‪13 min drive‬
Punalu'u Beach
‪20 min drive‬
Green Sand Beach
‪139 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

. Centrally located on the Kau South coast with Emerald Green Olivine roads in a Christmas Berry Forest, without all the hustle and bustle of Kona or Hilo Located halfway between Hilo and Kailua Kona and close to Green Sands Beach and volcano National Park, Black Sands beach. Ocean views, deck, granite counter tops, stainless sink, solid hickory flooring, ceiling fan, tile kitchen and bath. This place has all the Comforts of Home. 3 restaurants within 4 miles. Hana Hou, Shaka's, Kai Loki's, and the food truck in Naalehu.

Property manager

Wesley or Victoria 808 345 7788 or 808 345 3996

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO SMOKING

Because we do not charge a cleaning fee, we expect you to wash your own dishes or there will be a $50 charge. Mahalo

NO SHOES IN THE HOUSE MAHALO

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Naalehu

Located near the beach, this apartment is in Mark Twain, a neighbourhood in Naalehu. Miloli'i and Ka'upulehu Cultural Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and MacKenzie State Park. Paradise Meadows and Onizuka Astronomy Complex are also worth visiting.

Naalehu, HI

What's nearby

Whittington Beach Park - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
Paradise Meadows - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
Punalu'u Beach - 20 min drive - 18.5 km
Waipouli - 50 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

‪Aloha Mix Food Truck - ‬7 min drive
‪Hana Hou Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
‪Rusty's Hawaiian Coffee Booth at Ka'u Farmers Market - ‬7 min drive
‪Shaka Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
‪Punaluu Bake Shop - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lava Java Inn On The Big Islands Kau Coast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lava Java Inn On The Big Islands Kau Coast?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lava Java Inn On The Big Islands Kau Coast?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lava Java Inn On The Big Islands Kau Coast located?

Located in Mark Twain, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Whittington Beach Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Paradise Meadows. Waipouli and Pakini Nui Wind Farm are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Jan 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome spot

Clean with all the needed amenities. Cool breezes at night! Will stay again when in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Feb 19, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very enjoyable stay. Beautiful apartment. Would definitely stay there again

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Judith T.

Dec 28, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Peaceful stay

The sunsets and sunrises were superb! Very convenient to South Point and Black Sand Beach area.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

Jan 3, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Wonderful place and great host. So close to green sand beach. We would come again.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

Mar 21, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Peaceful, quiet, location

Remote area but only 10 minutes to the little town of Naalehu… the cottage is attached to the owners main house .. it’s small but clean..

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael T.

Nov 1, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique locarion

Very secluded and clean!! Host has her art for sale as well. Excellent communication and even better coffee!!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Oct 12, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Lovely place just a little hard to get to. But worth it. Very clean and nice deck. Great place.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Florian D.

Feb 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

stay at ka'u coast

We had a great time at Na'alehu. We arrived after dark and the road to the apartment was a little bit scary, as some parts are not paved. But just keep going to the top of the hill and you'll find the place. Vickie and Wesley were very friendly and exeptionally helpful during our stay - thank you! The place is close to south point, green sands beach and Punalu'u black sand beach (where green sea turtles sometimes come to rest). We also recommend the Punalu'u bakeshop with delicious treats.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindi p., haleiwa, hawaii

Feb 14, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stellar hosts!

Vickie and Wes are marvelous! They are so helpful. Being long time residents, are a cornucopia of local knowledge. The lodging is great, quiet, cutely furnished, including a lanai with outstanding star gazing. Thanks so much. We'll see you again! cindi and Bela

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

David

Jan 26, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

There was nothing that I didn't like.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Nov 4, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for a South Island visit

What a lovely spot. The perfect location for exploring the Ka’u area or even Hawaiian Volcano National Park. The rental was lovely and perfect for us two. Very clean and well equipped, and quiet except for some neighbors chickens aroused by a nighttime rain storm. It was nice to do some local things (Farmer’s market, lazing at nearby Whittington Beach Park, exploring South Point) and not just whiz by like we have in the past. Hosts were really nice, gecko watching was fun, and Vickie’s artwork is exceptional as well. I’d stay again and do a quad tour next time.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yunho

May 4, 2022

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Flo B.

Mar 29, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Getaway

Beautiful Ohana suite. Very clean, very comfortable bed! This was perfect for my husband and I - we stayed for a week. Located half way between Hilo and Kona in a beautiful little town, Naalahu. Vickie provided soap, shampoo, conditioner, etc and that was very convenient. The wild chickens and goats are adorable.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Mar 9, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun unit to stay in, nicely done to feel at home

Secluded, quiet place to relax and enjoy nature.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Feb 7, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very efficient, clean property. Loved the cool ocean breezes going through when you open the 2 doors

Vicki supplied everything you could possibly need. Perfectly stocked kitchen for preparing our own meals. We felt like we were the only ones there, very private. The bed was the most comfortable bed of our whole trip. Very convenient location to go to the volcano’s or beaches. Only drawback….it was way to close to the bakery. 😉😉

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Jan 31, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Quiet

We only spent 1 night as this sweet home. We had complete privacy. Everything we required was available in the unit. The bed was quite comfortable and I as I like to cook, I had all I needed, even olive oil salt & pepper.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David, Washington

Nov 14, 2021

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

greg b.

Nov 2, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Stay

Loved the area. We were only staying for an overnight but everything was as expected

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Aug 19, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

It was remote which is what i was looking for. The location was perfect and the ocean view was an added plus.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Dave H., Hawaii

Feb 25, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Remote Getaway

If you want to get away from everything... this is the place!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Mar 6, 2019

Amazing time.

Nice quiet place. Close to all our adventures at volcano national park, green sand beach, black sand beach, ka'u coffee. Also not a far drive to kona or kilo. Nice little town near by with great priced local restaurants. Wes and Vick friendly and hospitable.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Feb 12, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Wesley or Victoria 808 345 7788 or 808 345 3996

Originally form Washington state, I moved to Hawaii in 1988. After my first trip to Hawaii, I knew this was where I wanted to spend the rest of my life! I worked for UPS and Fedex for 17 years and now I am a practicing artist. You can see my paintings and jewelry designs at I love to snorkel, beach comb, quad ride, and just enjoy the wonderful warm temperatures of Hawaii and all the beauty here. I raised 4 chickens named Bulah, Chicken Little, Big Birtha and Ruby and have a cat named Snickers and a dog named Bella. I love the outdoors! I manage several vacation rentals in the district of Kau on the Big Island of Hawaii also known as the county of Hawaii. There's a saying here that the Big Island IS Hawaii. I roast my own coffee. Its available on Ebay under Hawaiian Coffee Company. A Hawaiian lady once told me, "God made the heavens and earth in 6 days and then stopped and looked around and said "Somethings missing"...And then He created HAWAII." I hope you enjoy it it here as much as I do. Aloha! Victoria

Why they chose this property

This is a quiet, private location for total relaxation and a nice deck with an ocean view with lounge chairs, Outdoor table and chairs on the deck, Clean and comfortable with a full kitchen with granite counters, bath, living room and bedroom. We chose this location because of the awesome ocean view and quietness and LOTS of birds singing in the morning.

What makes this property unique

Just an 11 mile drive to either South Point where you can explore green sands beach or Black sands beach and 40 miles from Volcano National Park. Lots of hiking trails and the famous Punalu'u Bake shop is just 3 miles away and the Wednesday farmers market. We have quad rentals available to highlight your trip to tour the beautiful, sunny Kau Coastline.

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property