Located in Big Island, this lovely house for $1,493 per night is a great option for your next break. DESCRIPTION: *The listing price includes two guests. There is an additional guest fee of $50 per head per night beyond the first two guests.  Please see the "Additional Important Access Information" at the bottom of this listing as there have been some recent changes regarding access to Waipio Valley and our property. Delux spacious house with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms situated on a 3-acre botanical garden with over 30 different types of exotic fruit trees and several hundred botanicals including many rare palms and other species—all labeled with their botanical names.   Situated in historic Waipio Valley, this unique property is known as “the place of first light” ka’o and provides unparalleled access to “The Valley of the Kings”.  The breathtaking landscape of the lush valley walls, traditional taro patches, palm and fruit trees, exotic fragrant flowers, and giant monkeypod trees transports you into another world. Walk two minutes to a sacred waterfall and bathe in its cool waters or stroll down an enchanting jungle canopy path to a secluded black sand beach. Or explore our dense botanical garden filled with unusual and exotic species and learn while having fun— our plant labels and descriptions will help you identify local and international botanicals. It’s all here for you and much more! Enjoy all the comforts of home while surrounded by paradise in over 5000 sq. ft. of custom living space—with bamboo hardwood and natural slate floors, travertine bathrooms, granite counters, teak furniture, and our exotic lava-rock bath house—fully off-grid and fed by a waterfall. The two sections of the house are connected by a breezeway that provides unusual privacy between the master suite in the lower section and the other bedrooms in the upper section making it ideal for two separate families vacationing together, or just great separation for members of the vacationing group.   Screened lanais and decks allow gentle Pacific breezes to pass through the spaces while enjoying incredible views from the expansive bay windows and numerous skylights. Fabulous for star-gazing and bird-watching, numerous streams and rivers run through the valley creating an unparalleled tropical adventure!   Our private guide will escort you into the valley and provide personalized insights into the rich history and lore of the valley and its traditions, as well as the varied plant and animal life. Ask us for details. Fruit trees in our botanical garden include:   mangosteen, brooks late mango, Rambutan, Lychee, Durian, Passionfruit, Cacao, Pomelo, Tangelo, Navel Orange, Pixi Tangerine, Meyers lemon, Persian lime, Avocado, White Sapote, Rollinia, Soursop, Cuban Red Banana, Peanut butter fruit, Coconut Palms, Sugarcane, Apple Banana, Indian Mulberry, Surinam Cherry, kaffir Lime, Edible Hibiscus, Guava, Jackfruit, Macadamia nut, Papaya, Pineapple, Star fruit, Curry leaf tree, Black Mulberry, Mango, Cacao Tree.   Disclaimer: 95% of the time the road to the property is accessible, however, there is a small chance of the road being inaccessible seasonally. Full refund available for dates property is inaccessible. Property owners are not responsible for events associated with guests' delayed arrival or departure due to extreme weather.  We have been successful in getting all of our guests out of the valley in time for their flights with no delays.  However, we recommend guests arrange additional accommodations on the Island for a day at the end of their stay to ensure a smooth transition to the airport and alleviate the stress of catching flights on a timely basis. ***Additional Important Access Information: Due to a recent Geotechnical Survey on the Waipio Valley access road the County of Hawaii is mandating that tourists cannot drive any vehicle in or out of the Valley.  To honor this County rule, we are now required to take our guests in and out of the valley until the appropriate road improvements are completed. (**Included in the listing rate is one free round-trip shuttle into the Valley for up to 4 guests on your check-in and check-out days. Additional trips are priced at $200 per round trip.) We understand that many of our guests may want to make day trips out of the Valley to explore other parts of the island. We ask that you please schedule these day trips ahead of time to ensure shuttle driver availability. As stated, we can take 4 guests at a time at an additional charge of $200 per in-and-out trip.   ******* Quiet hours shall be from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. during which time the noise from the Short-Term Vacation Rental shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors. Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area. Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area.  The Short-Term Vacation Rental shall not be used for commercial purposes.  Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to having you as our guests!