OVERVIEW OF KAPOHO TAJ PACIFIC VACATION RENTAL

Enjoy a tropical ecotourism vacation from this green-practices oceanfront sanctuary!

Relax into the sights and sounds of the Pacific Ocean and changing patterns of the tide pools. Perfect for the outdoor-oriented family. Learn about tropical marine life in pools in front of house and at adjacent WaiOpae Tidepools Marine Life Conservation District. This unique marine habitat  supports over 11 types of coral, 113 species of tropical fish, green sea turtles and an occasional monk seal.   It is one of only 11 marine preserves in Hawaii and the newest to receive this special designation. The library of educational books, field guides and posters helps you learn about marine life, tropical vegetation, birds, amphibians and Hawaiian culture. Watch sunrises, moonrises, fish, birds, whales, incredible stars from the property, enjoy the lush tropical gardens and of course the fabulous snorkeling right outside your door. The tide pools are warmer than the ocean, due to the volcano heating the subsurface water flowing into the pools, and support abundant and diverse fish.

House is in the quiet, small residential Kapoho Vacationland neighborhood with road access limited to owners and guests. The area is known as “Sunny Kapoho” with the least rain in East HI and typically clean trade-wind air blowing in from the open Pacific Ocean. The house is very private with 200 ft of ocean shoreline. The upper floor has 3 BRs, one BA, a Great Room with panoramic ocean views and comfortable furniture that includes the kitchen, LR, DR and library, and 3 decks. The garden-level semi-enclosed and covered lanai has comfortable lounge chairs, dining table, counter, fridge, ice-maker, TV, and propane grill. The oceanfront veranda has steps leading into the private warm lagoon and leads to the enclosed outdoor shower, sink and toilet. High-speed Wi-Fi, Direct TV with premium and sports channels, landline phone w/unlimited US/Canada calls, washer/dryer, beach toys, coolers, linens, soaps and shampoos and well-stocked kitchen.

This house is a perfect base to experience East Hawaii attractions. Within a 15-minute drive experience great hiking, fishing, cycling and local parks: Ahalanui hot ponds, MacKenzie, Lava Tree, and Issac Hale for boating and surfing. Also the historic town of Pahoa for groceries, health food, Sunday farmers’ market, fine restaurants, fish market, post office and internet services, urgent care, Long’s Drugs, gas, office/mail services, boutiques, massage and yoga.

Within an hour drive there is the Maku’u farmers’ market on Sun, Hilo farmers’ market on Sat and other attractions including: Volcano NP with extensive trails and interpretive center, Imiloa Astronomy Center, Mokupapapa Discovery Center for NW HI Islands Reserve, zoo, arboretums, golf, museums, art galleries and more beach parks. Mauna Kea observatory reached via Saddle Rd, South Point and Green Sands beach that are beyond Volcano, and Waipio Valley on the Hamakua Coast are interesting day trips.

Hilo airport is 29 mi and 40 minutes and Kona airport is 115 mi and 2.25 hours from the house.

MAX OCCUPANCY  5 PEOPLE                   NO PETS OR SMOKING                NOT HANDICAP-ACCESSIBLE