A very peaceful and lovely place. We saw pigs, an old donkey in the farm, and frogs after a rain in the yard. The scene is really beautiful, better than what we expected from photos. Wendy and David are very nice. We love this place much more than the resorts in Waikoloa.

Wendy and David provided clear concise directions on how to access their property. They made me feel welcome they offered fresh citrus for me. The studio was clean, beautifully decorated. I had a beautiful kitchen full size. The best part for me was a nice deep tub that I could relax in and they had a beautiful window which was large and I could look out on the greenery of the property. I was able to Black Sands Beach, Green Sands Beach and the volcano national park. I enjoyed the local farmers market on Wednesday and Friday with many crafts and food made by the local residence of Naalehu. Wendy and David provided amazing hospitality while providing me enough privacy to have a relaxing holiday. I definitely would stay again and would recommend their home.

Came back to stay here because of the tranquility of being off of the beaten path. Seeing Tuffy again, (yay!) the fun little geckos, birds and franklins and yes even the wild pigs. Our awesome hosts, who we prefer to call friends, Wendy and David are wonderful and always so helpful. It always felt good to rest with a beautiful view.

Started our tour around the big Island here. Staying at 5 different locations. This is the only place I would have wanted to stay longer. The Marriott was our last stop, 4 days was too long ! So many people and no Donkey . We would come back to Off the beat track and stay a week. It was restfull. Hikeing the Park trails was lovely. The hosts were lovely too.

Simply stayed overnight. Arrived well after sunset, and the hosts met us at the end of the lane. Very nice accommodations with lovely view in the morning. I would certainly recommend this location to other travellers!

Beautiful spot with the most amazing views of the gorgeous property. Felt like we were in a tropical tree house with everything needed for a perfect overnight stay. Loved every minute of it!

Truly remarkable location and house. This place is set up so well to have a once in a lifetime vacation. The secluded setting and open format of the house made it feel as if you were alone in a treehouse in a jungle. Dave and Wendy had the perfect balance of being super supportive and communicative, while also allowing solitude and space. From this location, you could see either side of the island without an all day drive. If I ever go back, I wouldn't stay anywhere else.

David and Wendy were very personable, kind and accommodating. Their property was beautiful! The unit is clean, quaint and cozy. Will definitely be back to stay again. Don’t hesitate, you should definitely book for your next trip to the Big Island!

Just the break we needed from boisy Waikiki. This place was quiet and remote with easy access to the green sand beach, black sand beach and volcano national park. Great price too. Owners live far enough away to give privacy... lovely people too, easy to deal with.

Fantastic hosts and a gem of a property. We hiked to secluded beaches and swam in pools next to Rainbow falls. So different than the Kona/Hawi north coast. So glad we stayed here. The place has everything. We had perfect sunny mornings thru the afternoon. A perfect cooling rain each evening that could be enjoyed from the covered porch. Slept well to the sound of chirping frogs and woke to doves and so many other song birds. I can see why they settled on this awesome property.

The property exceeded our expectations. Absolutely stunning location, extremely clean and well-kept, and had all amenities one would need. Very comfortable, private and relaxing. Wendy and David were awesome hosts; very responsive, friendly and accommodating. Falling to sleep with the songs of the Coqui frogs and waking to birds singing was amazing. Although remote, still an easy drive to Kona, South Point, and other lovely destinations. Will definitely be back!

David & Wendy are great host quick to answer any questions. If you’re looking for a place to stay and commune with nature this is the place for you.

Wendy and Davide were great hosts - for example they met us out at the highway turnoff since we were arriving after dark. As many reviews have indicated, it is a great secluded location.

We had such a wonderful time! The owners were both so nice and welcoming to us!! We both really wished we had more time there :)

The hosts were very helpful and friendly. The place was stocked with everything you could need (soap, towels, kitchen, even hawaii guidebook), and actually not in view of the host's house or any other house which is nice in terms of privacy. The location is so beautiful and the first night we were there we could see the entire milky way because the sky was so clear and dark. It is a bit out of the way, but very close to green sands beach which is a must-do. The tree frogs are loud at night but I personally love falling asleep to that sound

We loved our stay. Naalehu in general and the vacation property in particular are gorgeous. Very green, with birds singing during the day and frogs singing at night. The temperature cold down nicely at night, we never wished for AC, the open windows kept our place very comfortable. All the amenities offered were much appreciated. We loved being able to grab beach towels, chairs and the cooler for our adventures exploring the island. If you want to avoid the crowds in Hilo or Kona, this location is ideal. It’s conveniently close to Volcano National Park, Green sand beach, and a black sand beach. An award winning coffee stand is just for the road and there are coffee and macadamia farms everywhere. Buying directly from growers was a wonderful experience.

Very peaceful place to do some relaxing. Convenient to the green and black sand beaches and south point. Owners were very nice and place had everything we needed. I hope we get to come back someday.

This is a lovely studio space on beautiful, secluded grounds. The place has all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay and is well located for access to volcanoes, hikes, beaches, caves, and some attractions. Highly recommended.

Lovely experience that I wouldn’t want anyone to miss out on! Home away from home, we only stayed for one night and I wish we had more time to stay longer.

This property is set with a view of the ocean in the distance. Sitting on the porch, looking at the ocean, is a tranquil experience. The size of the accommodation is just right for a party of two. The owners, Wendy and David, are friendly and accommodating. The unit was clean and comfortable. Unfortunately, we had rainy and overcast weather for 5 of our 7 day stay. This is an off the grid property so the sun provides the electric power. No sun equals little power generation. There is a generator for backup on days like these, which the owner runs so that you are not completely without power. This was effective but we still needed to be conscious of our power consumption. We were intrigued with having the experience of living off the grid. It was a good experience, despite the poor weather. If we were in the area again we would certainly stay here again.

We had a LOVELY time! The house had everything we needed for cooking and relaxation. Tangelos were in season. They were DELICIOUS. The tree was VERY close to the house … we feasted on them and made juice. Short drive to Green Sand Beach and Black Sand Beach. Wendy and Dave were very accommodating and accessible. The water pressure for the shower was awesome. We were wondering how it would be, since they are off the grid Would definitely come back and recommend it

Lovely property. Quiet and secluded Volcano Park, green beach and black sand beach nearby. Gracious and accommodating hosts

We are locals and have stayed here before. The peace and tranquility is perfect. Having coffee on the lanai and enjoying the beautiful view is awesome! We also love visiting with Tuffy the donkey! :-)

Beautiful location and wonderful hosts. Perfect distance between activities around both Hilo and Kona. Lush and private property, one of our all-time favorite stays!

This house is beautifully nestled in the middle of a ranch with magnificent views from the balcony. In fact the cabin has many glass windows and doors so the view from the inside the cabin is amazing as well. You wake up to beautiful sunrise in morning. Weather is beautiful, after all it’s Hawaii. You smell the fresh air. There were tangerines on the trees. The view from the bathroom IS beautiful (like mentioned in many other reviews). Wendy and David are amazing hosts. They met us at the entrance to let us in and had a really warm chat with us. Wendy also gave us details about the volcano National park and which volcano or hikes were a must-do. We felt very welcomed and really enjoyed our stay and wished we could have stayed longer.

This house is beautifully nestled in the middle of a ranch with magnificent views from the balcony. In fact the cabin has many glass windows and doors so the view from the inside the cabin is amazing as well. You wake up to beautiful sunrise in morning. Weather is beautiful, after all it’s Hawaii. You smell the fresh air. There were tangerines on the trees. The view from the bathroom IS beautiful (like mentioned in many other reviews). Wendy and David are amazing hosts. They met us at the entrance to let us in and had a really warm chat with us. Wendy also gave us details about the volcano National park and which volcano or hikes were a must-do. We felt very welcomed and really enjoyed our stay and wished we could have stayed longer.

Everything about our stay was awesome. The owners were incredibly nice, and the room/kitchen/bathrooms were all very clean and organized. The only disappointment we had was that we only booked a single night.

Second time staying at David and Wendy’s beautiful home. What an amazing Zen house where you can sit out in the upper deck and watch the resident donkey and at night get serenaded by frogs What a marvelous stay!

The highlight of our honeymoon! Unbeatable for a quiet, relaxing stay! Beautiful night skies! If you like solitude, calm, and perfect temperatures day and night, you'll love this property!

Wendy and David's place is close to the southernmost point of Hawaii Island and that makes it close to thee southernmost point in the USA. It's very peaceful, loved the old donkey in the meadow. Wendy and David are the nicest people and Wendy is so knowledgeable about the botany of th area. Altogether loved our stay with them.

We stayed at this lovely location for a November week, and Waiola was wonderful! David and Wendy, our hosts, were always available for any questions we might have, including one about the 3.9 earthquake that we experienced. The apartment is on the second floor of a building; the first floor is not used while tenants are there. It is an open-plan studio with a separate full bathroom and a large walk-in closet containing hanging space, shelving, ample extra towels, etc. The apartment is very well appointed. We found essentially everything we needed was already there. The lanai goes almost all around the building, and in the front - looking toward the ocean that is distantly visible - is a simply marvelous view of open green fields, many lovely trees, old lava walls, highly colored ti plants right below the building and the stunning Hawaii sky. Available for use are two beach chairs and a cooler. Below the apartment there is a gas grill, a large washing machine and dryer. Every day we looked for - and often saw - the resident donkey, quietly and very very slowly munching grass. There were daily visits from three very friendly geckos. We never grew tired of sitting and simply looking at that lovely view. There are large windows on three sides of the apartment, so viewing is always possible even in the rain. Waiola is 1800 feet elevation, so it is cool at nights and even sometimes during the day. A sweater or light jacket is strongly recommended. Rain does occur occasionally - this is Hawaii. There are no supermarkets within many miles, so one should buy major groceries in Hilo or Kona. There is a small grocery at a service station in Naalehu that has most essential things. There are several small restaurants that we enjoyed, and the Punaluu Bakery in Naalehu has good things to eat - especially malasadas! There are major tourist locations in Kona and of course Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, both an hour or more away. And South Point, the southernmost location in the US, is only a short distance south. An especially beautiful and interesting location to visit is City of Refuge National Historic Park - less than an hour toward Kona. However, the Waiola area is not really a traditional tourist center, so if you stay here for several days you should expect to largely entertain yourselves. But if you want to have a beautiful location with wonderful hosts and tremendous hosts and tremendous peace and quiet, you cannot beat Waiola!

The place is excellent!