Secluded Quiet Home Near Pahoa. Easy Day Trips to Hilo & Volcano National Park

Pahoa, Hawaii
$186 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Stan and I had a property in Kapoho listed with VRBO for four and a half years. Mama J's Pond House was taken by Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire on June 5th, 2018 during the Kilauea eruption. During our time of being hosts, we learned a lot about hospitality and what guests desired in that five-star rental. We are happy to announce the second phase of Mama J's called The Tropical House opening Nov 20th, 2018. We call it the Tropical House alluding to the lush greenery & flowers thatsurround this very private home & its' yards. There are mature lychee, mountain apple & avocado trees you may pick from if fortunate enough to be there during the season. ~~Mama J's 3rd bedroom is used as a library hosting an extensive collection of Hawaiiana books, a writing desk with garden view, a comfy chair with reading lamp and a sliding glass door leading to large covered deck with garden views. Our paved cul de sac is completely hidden from view by the lush tropical foliage.~~Master bedroom features a king bed with teak bedside tables & a vanity with mirror. There is a full en suite bathroom that has shower w/ a seat. This bathroom has been completely renovated. There is a small lanai off the master with a teak rocking chair that has comfy cushion.~~The second bedroom features queen bed, solid wood nightstands and a sliding glass door leading to the large lanai at front of house.~~Each bedroom has a full size closet with plenty of hangers and a shelf at top. There is a luggage rack in each room that will fit in the closet if you want it out of the way. Ceiling fans in each room. As with most homes in Hawaii, there is no AC but the many screened doors & windows along with ceiling fans & several mobile fans will keep you cool on all but the very hottest of days.~~In the greatroom, enjoy one of 2 couches, one reclines and the other unfolds to a full size bed. There are sheets for this bed & two extra pillows in hall linen closet. Pass-thru window in the kitchen keeps the cook connected with those in the living area and can view the TV from there. A dining nook with table and 4 chairs round out our greatroom. ~~Outside the back door is a two-car covered car-port. One car may park here as the rest of the space is set up with tables & chairs for al fresco dining. There is also a charcoal grill out here & a propane grill can be supplied by request. There may be some charcoal &/or propane left from the last guests. If not, these items are sold nearby. BBQ tools provided.~ On the spacious lawns, you may play our bocce ball (lawn bowling) & cornhole (beanbag toss). For rainy days, we have Giant Jenga and board games to play on the lanai. Or lounge in hammock or rocker with one of the many books from our in-house Hawaiiana library. A neighborhood convenience store is a 5 minute walk. ~~ Our water is from a well maintained in our community so you may drink directly from tap if you like.~~ Altho' our home is spacious, we have a limit of 5 guests. We also have a 3 week maximum stay. This is so our home can be checked on frequently & kept in tip-top shape. Pele showed no mercy & claimed just about all of our furniture along w/ the home so almost everything is new. We did save our artwork & extensive collection of Hawaiiana books along w/ a gorgeous teak bookcase. The artwork & decorations are by various local artists and add to the tropical feel. An entire wall in the library will is dedicated to memories of Mama J's Pond House displaying photos & newspaper articles about loss of the magical Kapoho area.~~ When booking, please be honest about number of people who will be staying . We do charge a nominal $10 per person per night for more than 2 people. Aloha. Please let us know if you have any questions. Jahnys n' Stan

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1056 Sq Ft (98 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas Note From Host: Only At Outdoor Table In Backyard Covered Carport

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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Review Review

  • Michelle M.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2026

    Stayed Mar 22, 2026

    Everything about this place was perfect.

  • Sharon T.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2026

    Stayed Mar 10, 2026

    The house was perfect. Enough of everything we needed and more. Quiet, nice location, the neighbors were so sweet.

  • Gary C.

    Submitted Jan 27, 2026

    Stayed Jan 21, 2026

    I always have a wondeful time when I stay at MJTH, the hosts are always welcoming and responsive. It's become my home away from home. The outside space is a great place to relax and read one of the many books provided about Hawaii, the inside is spacious, warm and comfortable.It's just a few miles from beautiful ocean views and market and pizza close by in Pahoa.

  • Paul Y.

    Submitted Jan 21, 2026

    Stayed Jan 15, 2026

    Amazing spotGreat yardGreat owners God bless y’all for placing this amazing home so ppl can feel good and happy while on vacation

  • Allen M.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2026

    Stayed Dec 30, 2025

    We enjoyed our visit to Big Island of Hawaiii the house we stayed at was very clean, well furnished and lovely. The instructions we received from Jani’s and Stan were excellent for check in and out.

  • Christopher G.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    Our 11th or 12th visit to the island. We enjoyed the house and will add it to our favorites list. Very clean with a relaxing atmosphere. The house location is an ideal hub to Kalapana, Pohoiki beach, Hilo Town and the volcano. Pahoa is 5 minutes away. Personal likes:Privacy on a thought out landscaped property Cool nights for sleeping Waking up early to sitting on the front porch for the bird watching (including the chickens) or going back to sleep in the hammock in the back of the house. Maku’u Farmers Market

  • Tasha R.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Beautiful property! Nice quiet neighborhood! Hosts are so nice, and hospitable. Would definitely come back again! Thank y’all so much for an enjoyable stay!

  • Kimberly S.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 29, 2025

    This peaceful and welcoming home eas perfect for our family of 3. I loved all the amazing art, and how it was set up with a few big covered porches for good times in all weather. No A/C was no problem with all the great ventilation, we were comfy. We had the extra joy of touring around Hilo for a day with our amazing hosts, Jahnys and Stan. Cant say enough lovely things about their hospitality and aloha spirit. Hope to come back again!

  • Mike H.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 1, 2025

    Excellent property and great communication with the owners. Major problems with VRBO. Website issues and customer service problems. Would rent here again but maybe go through Air B&B rather than VRBO.

  • Oline K.

    Submitted Apr 17, 2025

    Stayed Apr 1, 2025

    The owners were kind, and great communicators. The house was a home full of history and culture. We loved every aspect of the stay. There were lots of extras which helped make the stay comfortable.

  • Penny H.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2025

    Stayed Feb 11, 2025

    The host was very caring and wanted to make sure things were going well for us. It was a great home base to use to explore the island. Unfortunately the brown double recliner couch was not on the property when we were there.

  • Vincent V.

    Submitted Feb 7, 2025

    Stayed Jan 20, 2025

    Loved the property. Great outdoor space. House was fully stocked with everything you could need. Really great rental.

  • Diane B.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay at this house in the country. Host were very much in contact to assure everything was where it was and how it worked. Very quiet clean neighborhood and grounds. We enjoyed all the decor throughout the property.

  • Tracy S.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2024

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    Pretty setting, private yard. Was warm in the house during the day, cooled off after sunset. Clean, well equipped with our vacation activity needs.

  • Gary C.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 25, 2024

    This was my second stay here for a week of rest and relaxation. I love coming here by myself to get away and enjoy the quiet and nature. I arrived the same day as Hurricane Hone was passing. The hosts were very accommadating in being flexible with my arrival and updating me on conditions, the rest of the week was perfect. The kitchen is well equipped and the house roomy and comfortable. Also love the outdoor space. I will be returning!

  • Meghan K.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 18, 2024

    We were so lucky to have found Mama J’s! Wait until you see it. The property is secluded but close to the main roads as you go on day trips, shopping, out to eat, etc. From the relaxing front porch to the back covered lanai to the library room to all the home decor, it’s such a great place. Check in was a breeze thanks to all the information provided upfront. It has all the amenities that you'll need and then some. It's very clean. Beds are comfortable. Big screen TV and strong WiFi. Lots of fans for your use and it definitely cools down at night. So much thought has been put into this rental by the owner. We loved seeing all the wildlife also enjoy Mama J's yard. It's very peaceful. We loved returning to this retreat each night. When we return to visit our daughter who is attending graduate school at UH Hilo, we would love to book this place again.

  • Poorvi G.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    Our stay here was nothing short of awesome! The home is so beautifully decorated and everything is well stocked and well thought of in the house. Its a perfect place for a vacation. Will definitely rent again.

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