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Hawaii Plantation Palace
Big Island, Hawaii, USA
+1 (808) 928-0151 HST
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Web: http://www.hawaiiplantationpalace.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/bigislandaloha
VRBO Listing: http://www.vrbo.com/202212

Our vacation rental is located in the secluded up country of Wood Valley near the town of Pahala. We are close to Black Sands Beach and Volcano National Park. We are near a a Buddhist Temple, organic tea farms, coffee farms and far away from over populated resorts. If you do have the itch to go golfing or play tennis simply drive 20 minutes away to Sea Mountain Resort, a very un-trafficked location located right next to Black Sands Beach that is famous for turtles that you may swim with in the warm Hawaiian waters.

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Aloha, Please contact Rich and Sandy from 10am-5pm Hawaii Island time. We often are out tending to our gardens and animals, thus please let the phone ring.

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Please plan to give us a few days to get back to you as we do like to take trips around the island to visit friends.

Mahalo, Rich & Sandy

Customer Comments

Gary G. (Jan. 2010) - Audiophile / Recordings

Our production company needed to find a central location on the Big Island for 3 weeks of recording. Our crew consisted of 3 people on-site and one roving engineer, an entire van filled with gear and coolers containing our nutrition in the field. We covered the entire island from this amazing property in Wood Valley. The house was extremely comfortable and always offered us a welcomed respite from our difficult days in the field. Beyond the amazing care and help brought to our crew from the owner’s Rich and Sandra, the community of Wood Valley seemed to welcome us home each evening. The property itself was an extremely beautiful location. We didn’t expect to record on-site but spent many hours in the fire-circle, on the road (if you want to call it a road as only 2-3 cars would pass by each day) and in the gardens.

This property is magical and it only took us a one day to realize it. Our entire crew misses the Big Island but mostly we miss the energy and solitude that this property has to offer. If you are a hiker, biker, birder, or nature lover you will not find a better place to explore. The KAU forest preserve (many thousand of acres) can keep you busy for weeks at a time. Access to the forest is just beyond the Buddhist temple and easily accessible with a 4x4 vehicle or on foot/bike. The roads require a GPS with trail maps or you could easily get lost on the many miles of back roads. You climb slowly to nice elevations where the clouds can come and kiss the treetops. It is amazing and highly recommended. As mentioned, we traveled the entire island and found that Wood Valley offers the type of peace and quite that can only be found away from the ocean and tourists. It is as if we lived there, became locals and felt what it would be like to spend the rest of our days on the Big Island. Black Sand Beach is just down the highway and beautiful. We wouldn’t recommend this house if you’re a beach lover because it’s not a beach house. It’s a nature house, a tranquil magical place that offers comfort you’d find in town but a feeling of being completely off-the-map. We spent 3 weeks working in Hawaii and this house made it all worth it. Unlike the hundreds of locations we’ve recorded, this house will be a memory we will never forget and hope to return with our families someday. Thanks to Rich, Sandra and Russ for making sure we never needing anything and pointing us to “local” spots we will treasure forever.

Plantation Palace Paradise in Pahala
Sun-seekers in Seattle Seattle, WA USA
Review Submitted: March 25, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2008

My husband and I spent 10 days of our honeymoon at Plantation Palace. It was exactly what we wanted -a private retreat in a warm lush setting. When we arrived the sun had already gone down, so we had no idea what it looked like outside until the morning. When we opened up our bedroom door and stepped out onto the patio, we found ourselves looking out at a wondrous garden flooded with sunlight, tropical colors and scents. The birds were there to greet us too.

We had such a wonderful time, we decided to return again with our 1 ½ year old daughter. This worked out so well for us. The house was very convenient and we cooked most of our meals there. We all enjoyed the outdoor shower and tub. And our daughter helped to feed the animals several times. She was delighted by the doves, sheep, goats and chickens. We were also able to take day trips to Volcanos National Park, Black Sands Beach, Hilo and Kona.

Rich and Sandra are truly the kindest hosts we have encountered anywhere! They are there when you need them and nearly invisible when you don’t. We enjoyed sharing a meal with them and they were very helpful on filling us in on how to move around the island, tourist information and very useful local tips. It is obvious they love their island and have explored most every corner.

Save a spot for us, we’ll be back! John and Renee
Rating 5 out of 5
This is a palace- I’d like to move in!
Animallover San Jose, Ca, USA
Review Submitted: March 19, 2009 Date of Stay: February 2009

When this house is described as a palace, they are not kidding. The house is like a mini resort tucked away in a valley so peaceful and serene you may never wish to leave! Not only are you just minutes from the beach and day excursions away from any part of this beautiful island, Rich and Sandra are great hosts. If you like animals, they have a herd of sheep you can pet, friendly cats, cute chickens, and one overly rambunctious goat. You may even get invited next door for a party or a meal; they are very friendly, as are most of the people that we met in the valley and elsewhere. I can’t recommend it enough!

Rating 5 out of 5
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HAC194141 The Sea Ranch, CA
Review Submitted: March 6, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009

We entirely enjoyed our 2-week stay here at the end of February 2008. The house was fine for two couples, if they’re good friends and not shy about sharing. It would be ok for three couples, or a family. Gracious, helpful hosts nearby (but not uncomfortably close). Tastefully furnished, fine outdoor bathtub, lovely gardens, kitchen satisfactorily equipped—we prepared virtually all meals there (just as well, long way to a restaurant). If you like quiet and relatively unpaved old Hawaii (well, the access road is paved), no noise but the birds, you will like it. Good high-speed internet and free phone to anywhere in USA were pluses (tho no TV except for DVD player). It is a long way to the nearest serious market, but the Reha’s did offer to get fine local produce for us, at cost.

Rating 5 out of 5
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HAC186776 Washington
Review Submitted: January 25, 2009 Date of Stay: January 2009

The “Plantation Palace” is an amazing deal for your own house and mini-spa on 12 secluded acers on the Big Island. I liked the remote location, yet it was only 30 minutes to Volcano National Parks and 15min to Puna Lu’u , Black Sands beach where you can swim with the turtles.

The key is to get a group of friends to go. When you land in Kona, make a trip to Costco (10min away) to load up on food for a week. This will save you big money and make the trip very reasonable.

Kids will love the huge 12 acre grass field and the friendly goats, chickens, doves and sheep. Make a campfire at the fire pit circle, roast marshmallows and gaze at the amazing stars. There is nothing quite like the Big Island and clear skies at night..

The ladies will love the rustic mini-spa on the property with the cute bath cabana, massage and steam room. Organic fruit was plentiful on the property and free!

The owners Rich and Sandy were delightful and helpful to point out “off the map” secret Hawaiian “locals” beaches and sights. There is even a Buddhist Temple just down the road and the Kapapala Ranch.

Relax and do it with out blowing your budget on the “corporate” hotels.

Aloha! Tim

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Big Island Beaches and Attractions

The Ka’u south east side of Hawaii is home to the world famous Volcano’s national park, located only a short 30min drive from our Hawaii rental house.

Here are some other main attractions within an hour drive of our rental property.

HEADING SOUTH AND WEST AROUND THE ISLAND

Black Sands Beach - Swim with Turtles!

Historic Na`alehu - Visit the Ice Cream Store

South Point - Vista of the Ocean and Cliffs from the Southern Most Point in the U.S.A.

Green Sands Beach

HEADING NORTH AND EAST AROUND THE ISLAND

Volcanoes National Park

http://www.nps.gov/havo/index.htm

Puna District
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puna,_Hawaii

Pahoa

Kehena-Pohoiki Senic Costal Drive

MacKenzie State Recreation Area

Isaac Hale Beach Prk

Analanui Beack Park

Hilo

Honoli’i Beach Park

Papoa’ikou Park

Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden

World Botanical Gardens

Big Island Hawaii Rental Amenities

Free long distance to anywhere in the USA. Gas heated steam house seats 10 people. Complete privacy for alternate lifestyles. Ceremonial fire circle, 104 foot diameter, seats 20: Solara’s 11:11 5th Master Cylinder: ‘Emergence & Personal Freedom’. Numerous walking paths and meditation gardens. Tame sheep, lambs, and goat pasture: child friendly. Smoking outside only. Helpful owners near by.

Property Type:

* house

Location Type: Rural, Up Country, Old Hawai’i

* near the ocean
* rural

Theme: Organic Mini-Spa Retreat

* romantic
* away from it all
* organic

General: Furnished House with 12 Acer Estate

* sauna
* towels provided
* accept credit card
* massage
* activities guide
* alarm clock
* ceiling fans
* cold water dispenser
* firewood
* hair dryer
* laundry soap
* local activities guide
* local maps
* paper towels
* restaurant dining guide
* shampoo
* soaps basic
* toilet paper
* telephone
* linens provided

Kitchen: Cook Local Fresh Cuisine

* cooking utensils
* grill
* 4 ring stove
* coffee maker
* toaster
* iron & board
* refrigerator
* freezer
* oven
* microwave
* washing machine
* clothes dryer
* blender
* coffee grinder
* spices
* stove top burners

Dining:

* dining room
* seating for 8 people

Bathrooms:

* 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath
* Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Tub, Shower, Separate bath house
* Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Toilet & Sink
* Bathroom 3 - Outdoor Shower, shower only
* Detached Garden bath-house (16 x 20 feet) has toilet, sink, two separate showers and one oversize bathtub.

Bedrooms: Master with Cute Guest Rooms

* 5 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 10 people
* Bedroom 1 - 1 King
* Bedroom 2 - 1 Queen
* Bedroom 3 - 1 Double
* Bedroom 4 - 1 Double
* Bedroom 5 - 1 Twin/ Single, Office Den
* Bedroom 6 - 1 Double, Screened Cabana
* Bedroom 7 - 1 Twin/ Single, Screened Porch
* Five bedrooms plus one screened sleeping porch with single bed, and a screened Cabana with double futon couch bed.

Entertainment:

* TV
* VCR
* radio
* stereo system
* CD
* books
* games adults
* music library
* video library
* DVD

Internet Access: Turn it Off as Needed

* internet access
* broadband access

Outside: 12 Acres of Your Own Paradise

* outdoor grill charcoal
* outdoor grill gas
* parking off street
* patio stone/concrete
* porch/lanai
* screened porch/lanai
* garden
* terrace
* balcony
* barbecue
* parking
* kayak
* outdoor grill
* 4 garden chairs
* 2 beach chairs

Suitability:

* low allergen environment
* long term renters welcome
* wheelchair inaccessible
* pets not allowed
* unsuitable for elderly or infirm
* children welcome

Local Activities: Get out and Enjoy the Hawaiian Sunshine!

* scuba diving or snorkeling
* surfing
* hunting
* swimming
* tennis
* walking
* sailing
* cycling
* fishing
* horseback riding
* golf
* wind-surfing
* water skiing
* mountain biking
* roller blading

Onsite Services:

* housekeeper optional

Onsite Equipment:

* backpack
* beach chairs
* beach towels
* cooler large
* cooler small
* fish cleaning table
* telescope

Attractions:

* arboretum
* ATM/bank
* bay/sound
* botanical garden
* caves
* churches
* cinemas
* equestrian events
* fitness center
* forests
* groceries
* hospital
* laundromat
* library
* museums
* nude beach
* playground
* pond
* rain forests
* recreation center

Leisure Activities:

* beachcombing
* bird watching
* deepsea fishing
* hiking
* hunting small game
* live theater
* luaus
* outlet shopping
* pier fishing
* sight seeing
* snorkeling
* spelunking
* surf fishing
* whale watching

Nearby Attraction / Facility:

* coin laundry
* reefs
* restaurants
* ruins
* scenic drives
* volcano
* waterfalls
* winery tours
* zoo

Nearby Services:

* massage therapist
* medical services

Big Island Hawaii House Rental Information

Big Island, Hawaii, Wood Valley / Pahala vacation house rental 5 Bedrooms + two Sleeping Porches, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)

Secluded vacation home in scenic and sacred Wood Valley, Hawaii. Great for couple, family or small group. Newly remodeled with relaxation and comfort in mind. Artful tropical landscaping and garden trails located on 12 acre estate in total serenity and privacy.

‘The Plantation Palace’: An unforgettable place where you treat yourself to much deserved peace and solitude, comfort and beauty. Enjoy a completely furnished five bedroom house with gorgeous gardens on a 12 acre estate. You may want this visit just for yourself (you’re entitled) or to include other family and friends. The perfect get-a-way to nurture and heal your body and soul with stillness and rest, while experiencing the ‘Aina’ (land) and the ‘Aloha’ (love) of Hawaii.

Big Island Hawaii Rental Fee: $165.00 US per night

2 Nights Minimum Stay

Notes: Rates based on two person occupancy. There is a fee of $15/night per additional guest.

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollars) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates:

* The 7th night is free if you pay for 6.
* A 50% deposit is required for reservation.
* No pets and no smoking inside.

Fees:

Tax Rate: 11.42%
Cleaning: $125

Reservations

Contact Rich and Sandy at +1 (808) 928-0151 HST, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (No solicitor phone calls please!)

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Big Island, Hawaii, Wood Valley / Volcano Area - Vacation House Rental

Hawaii Nature Retreat, 5 Bedrooms Big Island Hawaii House + two Sleeping Porches, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 10) on 12 acres. Secluded, quiet, remote and beautiful.

Secluded vacation house rental in scenic and sacred Wood Valley, on the Big Island of Hawaii. Great for couple, family or small group. Newly remodeled vacation house with relaxation and comfort in mind. Artful tropical landscaping and garden trails located on 12 acre estate in total serenity and privacy on the Big Island of Hawaii.

‘The Hawaii Nature Retreat’: An unforgettable place where you treat yourself to much deserved peace and solitude, comfort and beauty. Enjoy a completely furnished five bedroom vacation house with Hawaii Gardens - Big Island on a 12 acre estate in Wood Valley Hawaii. You may want this visit just for yourself (you’re entitled) or to include other family and friends. The perfect get-a-way to nurture and heal your body and soul with stillness and rest, while experiencing the ‘Aina’ (land) and the ‘Aloha’ (love) of Hawai’i's Big Island. Click here to get the Hawaiian Airlines Unadvertised Fares Email.

Big Island Hawaii House Rental Fee: $165.00 US per night

2 Nights Minimum House Stay

Notes: Rates based on two person house occupancy. There is a fee of $15/night per additional guest. Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollars) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional Big Island Hawaii house rental rate information:

* The 7th night house rental is free if you pay for 6.
* A 50% deposit is required for house reservation.
* No pets and no smoking inside the Hawaii house rental.