Keaau, Hawaii
The Laughing Gecko, a 100% smoke free property, is located on a one acre lot, on the east side of Hawaii island, in a more quiet, remote area, in close proximity to the cliffs and black sand beaches.
The studio features furnishings (queen bed) with its own private entrance, kitchenette, bath & lanai.
Carport has washer & dryer for your use as well as a variety of other amenities such as coolers, beach towels, and more. The property has a rooster, chickens, and dogs (mostly inside).
The studio features a queen bed, kitchenette, bathroom, and a little living area, along with a lanai that will make you feel so welcome and relaxed. You will absolutely enjoy the private lanai which is great for relaxing, drinking your morning coffee, having cocktails and/or eating your meal. This is a little piece of paradise not far from so much to do!
The kitchenette has a mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker, electric skillet, sink, dishes, and all you need for quick meals. Most people eat out but if you really want to do more on property, we have a big bbq that we can bring out for you.
For those who need a place to work or just relax in the studio, we have a desk, chair, couch, smart TV with Chromecast device and high speed internet for your usage as well.
Guests have their own private entrance and access to common areas like the carport, laundry, and yard. When you arrive there is a lockbox at the gate (we will provide a code for you to access) where the keys are located.
We are here for you! I can recommend things to do, places to go, eat, etc. We also want to make sure your trip is special so if you need groceries, food service, etc. just let us know.
We are in a rural community so there will be chickens, rabbits, dogs, and yes geckos on the property. All are friendly and enjoyable but if you have any concerns about dogs, please let us know.
In general, we will not bother you during your stay but please let us know if you need anything.
We are 30 minutes south of Hilo, 10-15 minutes from shops, restaurants, grocery store and historic sites in Pahoa and Keaau. We are approximately 1/2 mile from the ocean cliffs where the sunrise and whale watching are tourist favorite activities (depending on time of year). Isaac Hale beach park, Volcanoes National Park, Kehena Black Sand Beach, and Uncle Robert's farmer's market as well as the huge Sunday Maku'u market are some of the more local favorite sites, scenes, and activities in the area.
We are also centrally located for side trips to all other parts of the Big Island.
No smoking in the unit, on the lanai or on property. No animals allowed.
Relaxed friendly atmosphere--tell us how we can help make your stay more enjoyable and we will do all we can to accommodate.
disappointing! this unit is over 15 miles and a 30 minute drive from Hilo, totally in the middle of no where. *it has no view. there is no air conditioning. the unit is dusty due to being located on a dirt road and the windows being open for whatever relief from the extreme humidity. there is a rooster that crows like crazy. the property is extremely difficult to find. no tv service unless you hooked your cell phone to their unit (wierd) we booked for 2 night stay, but could only tolerate it for one night, and had to go somewhere else. a total disaster
nice location away from condos and urban areas, practical for trips around big Island especially to Volcano Nat'l Park. Easy access to good restaurants.
We enjoyed our stay. The patio was quite pleasant and host responded quickly to any questions. Some adult plates and bowls would be a small improvement. A bit more counter space in kitchen area would also be good.
The owner is very nice and easy to talk with ! The location is nice if you want to visit the volcanoes national park, but otherwise it’s not the right place because it’s far from restaurants and shopping. The condo was clean and comfortable. I highly recommend if you want to enjoy the volcanoes !!
Clean, small and well equipprd.
After years of hard work, we chose to start our retirement exploring and decompressing on the Big Island. The Laughing Gecko could not have been a more perfect choice for us.
The neighborhood is very aloha. The studio ohana is sufficient and comfortable; perfect for a couple. The owners allow for privacy, but are friendly and helpful. We were able to come and go easily to explore the island. The property is well lit with sensor lights for evening arrival, and the access to washer and dryer very handy for travelers.
Extremely nice hosts who cared about the guests. Will stay again when we come back to the Big Island!
We stayed just two nights in this very cute cottage. And though we were very busy, off property, during that time, we did take time in the morning to walk the 4 blocks down to the ocean, it was a lovely walk where we were able to enjoy the sights and sounds of the rainforest surrounding us, we highly recommend you do the same. We made it a loop which was 2.5-2.7 miles. The view from the water's edge is beautiful in the early morning and the contrasting colors of the black lava, lush green scenery, red dirt, turquoise water and blue sky, make for stunning photos! The bed was very comfortable, water pressure great, we did not use the kitchenette but it seemed appropriate for the basics. There is a nice deck where you can sit and enjoy the Koki frogs at night and the chorus of tropical birds in the morning. We were visiting in November and the two circulating fans were enough to keep us comfortable at night. It's an easy drive to Hilo and to Volcano Natl Park. We recommend Jackie Rays in Hilo, Ola Brewing in Hilo, Rim Restaurant in the national park. We hope to be back for a longer visit in the future, if we do get back we would definitely consider staying here again.
The unit was clean, bed was comfortable, fans worked well to keep airflow, lanai was private and pleasant and the grounds were very pretty. The owner provided beach accessories- everything was in good condition. The kitchenette for us was limiting as it is designed for just heating up but for a short stay it was nice.
We liked the location. It‘s near Hilo and not so far away from Volcano National Park.
So clean! Cute decor and comfortable. Listening to the birds was so nice. We recommend going to watch the sunrise. Coast is 4 blocks away. We brought two chairs and sat on the lave cliff.
The place is very cozy and quiet, everything you need to rest up after a day of adventure. The hosts are the best available to take care of any concerns you might have, very friendly, but never bother you. Definitely stay here again, thanks Chris and Cole for the wonderful stay..
Very nice place, remote location, super clean, so much light with all the windows. The balcony was great to have a drink at night and a coffee in the morning. Be aware that the rooster is your alarm clock, but it comes with the place. We would recommend in a heart beat this place, the best one so far on big island
So cute! It’s cool since it is close to the ocean and you get the breezes from there. Tall bed. Large room and bathroom. Kitchen has everything you need. There is a lanai with table and chairs. It is very quiet here. Owners are helpful and very nice.
Very cute! Very clean! All directions of how to get to the home and how to get in were accurate and helpful. It is quiet. It is close to the ocean so you get the ocean breezes. There is everything you need like kitchen items, towels, pillows and more. I highly recommend this home for your travels!
It was the perfect spot to hit the park before sunrise. They had everything I needed and then some there. My only complaint was it was too hot in the room during the day since there no AC but with the windows open and the fans on it eventually cooled enough at night.
We had a wonderful stay at the Laughing Gecko! It was the quiet break we needed during a long trip. The studio is very well-appointed and one of the cleanest VRBOs we've ever rented. We had everything we needed. Chris was a perfect host, easy to reach with questions and clearly concerned with making sure guests are comfortable. The country location is beautiful--we loved watching and listening to all the birds. We'd absolutely stay here again.
Sweet studio in a peaceful garden with kind and communicative host. Note that it’s not near anything so bring your dinner or breakfast with you ?
Hosts very accommodating. Had beach chairs, blanket, boogie boards, umbrella, snorkeling equipment (all the things you would have difficulty bringing on an airplane) available for your use. Close to the ocean. Wonderful stay.
We loved the ease in finding the place on a rainy day. The accommodations were simple and complete. We had everything we needed for this one night stay. We enjoyed the peaceful setting for our morning coffee on the deck. Highly recommend.