Welcome to 'Big Island Paradise', a 2-bedroom, 1-bath home filled with Aloha! Situated just 13 miles from Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, this vacation rental sits on the slopes of Mauna Loa, giving you an up-close look at mother nature’s powerful forces. Spend the day touring the east side of the big island visiting State Parks, lava flows, and black sand beaches, then return home for some R&R. Prepare a homemade meal using local ingredients from the Hilo Farmers Market like a true Hawaiian! -- THE PROPERTY -- GE-130-831-1552-02 | TA-130-831-1552-01 | Washer/Dryer | Free WiFi | New Appliances This home is perfect for couples or families wanting to explore the best of what the Big Island has to offer, thanks to its close proximity to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and black sand beaches. Bedroom 1: Full Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Living Room: Sleeper sofa INDOOR LIVING: Vaulted ceilings, Smart TV, natural light, modern Hawaiian décor, hardwood floors, rattan furniture, 2-person breakfast bar, DVD player KITCHEN: Well-equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, drip coffee maker, refrigerator, gas range, oven, microwave, toaster, rice cooker, cooking basics, full knife set OUTDOOR LIVING: Fenced-in yard, covered lanai w/ outdoor dining table GENERAL: Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, ceiling fans, beach chairs, laundry detergent, step-free access FAQ: No A/C PARKING: Driveway (1 vehicle) -- THE LOCATION -- BEACHES: Kea’Au Beach (16.0 miles), Hawaiian Beaches Park (25.5 miles), Kalapana Beach (33.5 miles), Kehena Black Sand Beach (34.4 miles), Punalu’U Beach (41.5 miles) HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK: Kilauea Visitor Center (13.4 miles), Nahuku-Thurston Lava Tube (14.8 miles), Park Entrance (16.0 miles), Pu’u Loa Petroglyphs (32.8 miles), Holei Sea Arch (34.9 miles) OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Akatsuka Orchid Gardens (7.3 miles), Panaewa Rainforest Zoo (13.9 miles), Wailuku River State Park (19.6 miles), Rainbow Falls (19.8 miles), Lava Tree State Monument (24.4 miles), Akaka Falls State Park (33.9 miles), Mauna Loa Observatory (61.0 miles) HILO: Liliuokalani Park and Gardens (18.1 miles), Hilo Farmers Market (19.0 miles), Downtown Hilo (19.1 miles) AIRPORT: Hilo International Airport (19.0 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property has ceiling fans but does not have air conditioning Hawaii County Restrictions: - Quiet hours shall be from 9:00pm to 8:00am, during which time the noise from the 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 STVR (short term vacation rental) shall not be used for commercial purposes