Honomū Haven ~ At the Gateway to Akaka Falls, Families Welcome! 🏝

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Honomu, HI

Akaka Falls7 min drive
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden12 min drive
Port of Hilo22 min drive
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)26 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Aloha and welcome to Honomū Haven!

Our home is located in the quaint & charming town of Honomū, just 13 miles north of Hilo and 3 miles from 'Akaka Falls on the Big Island of Hawaii. This 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home was meticulously restored and renovated by the owner, a builder trained in Historic Preservation. Regular trade-winds blow clean air through the home, allowing guests to relax and enjoy the perfect temperatures that travelers seek on a trip to Hawaii. Honomū town is a classic streetscape with cute shops located just a one minute walk from Honomū Haven. Local shops include Mr. Ed's Bakery, The Hive Cafe, Glass from the Past Antiques, Woodshop Art Gallery & Cafe, Purple Eye Boutique, and Hawaii Zipline Tours. Honomū is also the gateway to Akaka Falls State Park where you can take a short walk through the tropical rainforest and view the cascading Akaka & Kahuna Waterfalls. Come and enjoy the lush, clean, safe, and laid back Hāmākua Coast.

Honomū Haven is nestled quietly at the end of town surrounded by beautiful churches of all denominations and a few residential homes. Across the street is Honomū Park which has a public gymnasium, expansive fields and a playground. The gym has a basketball court, ping pong table, billiards and a weight room. The sleepy "city" of Hilo is conveniently just 15 minutes away by car, where all shopping, medical, banking, gas, dining, etc. needs may be met. The Hilo airport is an easy 25 minute drive away. Please note that Kona airport is a 2 hour drive from Honomū.

You will find upon visiting that the house is clean, spacious and comfortable, perched on a manicured yard populated with delicious fruit trees, herbs and ornamentals including roses and orchids, plus many other tropical plants. The smells and sounds of Hawaii's flora and fauna will surround you at all times.

Honomū Haven is locally owned and managed, so additional items of interest and recommendations of activities are available upon request.

We hope you will choose Honomū Haven for your next stay on the magnificent Big Island. Aloha!

Property manager

Ramona Herlihy

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Gym

Side and rear of house from across Ice Pond.

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please do not wear shoes in the house.

Quiet hours are from 9:00pm - 8:00am daily.

Use Charcoal Grill at least 25 ft from house in side yard or in carport. Guests are responsible for purchasing their own charcoal.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

Property Registration Number GE-197-606-6048-02, TA-197-606-6048-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Honomu

Located in Honomu, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Palace Theater are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Hilo Farmers Market and Hilo Shopping Center. World Botanical Gardens and Onomea Tea Company Estate are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Honomu, HI

What's nearby

Akaka Falls - 7 min drive
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 12 min drive
Rainbow Falls - 22 min drive
Port of Hilo - 22 min drive
Carlsmith Beach Park - 30 min drive

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

Onomea Country Market & Cafe - 7 min drive
What's Shakin - 8 min drive
Blue Kalo - 5 min drive
What's Shakin - 5 min drive
The Umauma Experience - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Honomū Haven ~ At the Gateway to Akaka Falls, Families Welcome! 🏝 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Honomū Haven ~ At the Gateway to Akaka Falls, Families Welcome! 🏝 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Honomū Haven ~ At the Gateway to Akaka Falls, Families Welcome! 🏝 ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Honomū Haven ~ At the Gateway to Akaka Falls, Families Welcome! 🏝 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Hamakua Heritage Corridor and within 6 miles (10 km) of Akaka Falls State Park and Akaka Falls. Hakalau Beach Park and World Botanical Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Aileen D.

8 Apr 2024

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

Honomu Haven

Our Hālau Group Of 10 adults return to Hilo every year for the Merrie Monarch Hula Competition & Festivities. This Is our 2nd year to stay at Honomu Haven! We feel more at home staying here rather than a Hotel! Each day the girls take turns in preparing a breakfast before we depart for the day and also prepare a dinner to eat when we return in the late evening after the competition for that day has ended. Itʻs just nice to relax and visit around the large table in the kitchen! After a full day of activities we were able to comfortably get a good nights rest! Honomu Haven truly meets all of our expectations. Pekelo & Aileen Day

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Evangeline S.

19 Feb 2024

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

Staycation

Quaint town, cool weather, peaceful & accommodating location. Home was comfortable and host was prompt with responses. Overall, it was a good place for our family of 6.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob T., Iowa City, USA

21 Jan 2024

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

Amazing time

Our group of friends and family LOVED the property. Clean and well appointed! The community was lovely with great shops and beautiful scenery. Property management was responsive and welcoming.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

13 Dec 2023

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

Easy Hilo and falls acess.

Great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

BLOSSOM L.

6 Sept 2023

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

Diamond in the Rough

The home is very well kept and stocked with all the items that you will use. The kids enjoyed the yard and hunting for koki frogs. The playground across the street was fabulous. The neighborhood is very safe.Barría Boss is a must eat at, walking distance. I will definitely stay at this house again, without hesitation.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ramona Herlihy

Aloha! I'm a lifelong resident of the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii. I live with my husband Devin and two young children on the Hāmākua coast. My favorite place to be is in the ocean. I love surfing, diving, swimming, kayaking, you name it! I also love to travel, hike, read and learn new languages. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about Honomū Haven or visiting the Big Island. Devin & I look forward to welcoming you to our island home.

Why they chose this property

Honomū is a quiet & quaint town with lovely historic buildings. I love the feeling like I'm in the country while being conveniently close to Hilo Town and just a short car ride away from incredible places like Onomea Bay, Akaka Falls, Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park, Black sand beaches in Keaukaha just to name a few! The Hāmākua coast is magnificent, so lush, green & peaceful and Honomū is the perfect central location to explore it.