River View Family House with a Full Kitchen (No Cleaning Fee)

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bathroomSleeps 646 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Pepeekeo, HI

Akaka Falls State Park
11 min drive
Akaka Falls
11 min drive
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
12 min drive
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
28 min drive

Room options

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

Sea view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

This small house is located adjacent to the river and you will enjoy the relaxing sounds of the water from the house. This house includes a full private kitchen and a private bathroom. Also included is access to our shared waterfall swimming area.

This house is off-the-grid. Being off-the-grid means that we get all of our electricity from the sun and all of our water is collected from the rain. We are not connected to the island's grid power system. Our solar panels charge a large bank of deep cycle batteries all day in order for us to have power around the clock. Guests are asked not to use any appliances that generate heat from electricity (such as toasters, hair dryers, curling irons, etc...) as they consume too much energy for an off-grid power system.

The second apartment unit in this house is sometimes occupied by the property owner. The owner (if present) prefers to allow guests to initiate any contact so they may interact at their own comfort level.

Regulatory Note: This is a hosted rental and is not subject to Hawaii County Bill 108.

During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Hamakua Heritage Corridor. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cabin.

The cabin offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio
Free WiFi
Just a 4-minute walk from Hamakua Heritage Corridor and 10 minutes by car from Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden

River View Family House with a Full Kitchen (No Cleaning Fee) offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Pepeekeo cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Mathew Dietrich

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

1 private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV
Video library

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Washing machine

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

On a river

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Spelunking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Garden
Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: Children old enough to walk are counted as people.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property Registration Number GE-038-495-8464-01, TA-038-495-8464-01

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River View Family House with a Full Kitchen (No Cleaning Fee) Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Shelley F.

9 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool house on beautiful property

Simple home with everything we needed and the host was very helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family

22 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We are so fortunate to find this place. It is off grid with modern amenities, Netflix , reliable wifi, refrigerator , stove and oven and really all you need except for hair drier, microwave and airconditioning. But not a problem for us. This place is already luxurious being off grid. The surroundings have beautifullush vegetation of a rainforest. It is also has plenty of fruit trees that you can enjoy when in season. And the beautiful river in front of you and the stunning waterfalls about couple of minutes walk is paradise and magical. We enjoyed our stay here big time and we seemed to have the river and waterfalls all to ourselves during our stay.This maybe off grid but very near Hilo and surrounding interesting places. My only advise though, is to come here during day time at check in to avoid confusion. There was a couple who came around 1 am looking for their cabin and tried to get in to the house and woke us all. We tried to give them direction to the other cabin also near the river but only to come back and said that it's not it. They were looking for a house. I can hear all the swearing because of frustration. We don't know exactly where they went next. So please arrive during daytime. All in all, this place is a 5 stars for us. Of course it depends on an individual preference.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

5 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this remote gem. From the fresh tropical fruit we were given to our visits with Miney Mo the cat, this clean and well stocked (including waterfall!) hideaway was a great place to escape the masses. Proximity to Akaka Falls and our Cacao farm tour was a bonus.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose F.

1 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Waterfall cabin

We loved our stay at the Family View River House. The kids (5&9) were blown away by the waterfall swimming hole. What a special place to get to experience! I also appreciated the reasonable fees and “clean up after yourself” policy. That said, if you are looking for a resort-type stay where you throw trash wherever you want, expect room service and someone else to clean up after you, this might not be the place. But! If you’re looking for a lovely jungle forest accommodation with a gorgeous natural waterfall swimming pond off the beaten path, this place checks all the boxes!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Daniela P.

28 Dec 2022

Beautiful view

I absolutely loved this small little place. It accommodated my son and I so well. We loved the views we woke up to every morning and the waterfall right outside our door was so soothing to fall asleep to 10/10 recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

8 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

A fabulous off-the-grid experience.

We stayed in the River View House that was separate from the main house. The home was nestled in the jungle with views overlooking the river and a waterfall. The River View House was cozy, had a well-stocked kitchen, had plenty of space for the two of us, and was very clean. The directions to the location were thorough and we appreciated the secluded and gated location. The dirt portion of the road can be a little rough in the rainy afternoons but we really enjoyed the off the beaten path experience. Also, the waterfall just beyond our front door was a fabulous bonus. They were very quick to respond with our questions and needs. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katrina H.

25 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Repeat customer

Always amazing

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

15 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place if it’s what you’re looking for!

Very off the grid as described. Friendly but destructive cat on the property, kept getting in the cabin during our stay. Some miscommunication with the host lead to a dismal end of the stay, but overall we really enjoyed the out of the way location and the beauty of the surroundings. No a/c!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raja H.

12 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little place tucked away in the woods. The private waterfall was the icing on the cake.

Houston, the property manager was super nice and took the extra effort to bring us an amazingly fresh and tasty guava fruit for us to taste from their property! Extra driving directions they emailed was very helpful. Just a couple of things that would have made it a bit more convenient was to have a microwave oven and a toaster available in the kitchen.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Tyler T.

27 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Family excursion

Great way to spend time with family off the grid. On site manager is responsive and good company. House is clean and comfortable. Spent 10 days here and was a great adventure. Houston (on-site staff) was great company, attentive, knowledgeable, and a great resource for the area. Only drawback is how hot the house is at night. No fault to the property as it clearly stated it was off grid, I underestimated the temperature. Also power rarely made it through the night, so if your needing power through the night might want to reconsider. . Overall this was a great experience I wouldn’t hesitate to do again. Being in nature with the sounds made the experience all the better. I would highly recommend this to everyone.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Selcidy S.

17 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

I want to live there!!!

There are no words to describe how much I love this little slice of paradise. The home wad adorable and just enough room for myself and 3 kids plus 2 friends. Loved sitting outside in morning with coffee listening to the river and falling asleep to the sounds if water, frogs and crickets. My sons loved walking down to river and swimming in waterfall. I loved the drive to home the trees covering your drive up was magical. I didn't want to leave! Loved the fresh guava and avocados we found along with coconut and bread fruit. Houston the amazing gentleman who oversees the property was so helpful and sweet. We got to play with the 2 cats the live there and bonded with Houston's cute little pup critter. Don't pass an opportunity like this up! I stayed one week and was so sad to leave. I will miss everything about this amazing property. Can't wait to come back again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my first time back to the big island in years out of this world. And having this amazing area for my sons to see true Hawaii living

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

26 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect retreat.

A great jump off point. Private. Easy. A bit warm at times, but your body adjusts.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alissa S.

21 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Good experience

Nice place to stay with a great waterfall in back area to swim. A little far from most tourist attractions however a fun off the grid experience. Funner than a hotel for sure.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Katrina H.

10 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT Staycation

this was a beautiful little cottage with ladder style stairs leading up to a cute loft, hot running water, plenty of lights, two twin beds, a king bed, and small futon for a child to sleep on. A beautiful view of the river from the front door and a nice waterfall five min away from the river house. Pros: great temperature day and night 90%of the time (better than at home in Kailua Kona), hot showers, all kitchen things needed available, quaint ambiance inside and out, easy to find and park, great waterfall and river views, river towels and shower towels in abundance, plenty sheets and blankets, super easy check in, promo communication, easy going duplex people next door, perfect family or couples retreat or get away, nice safe area for small kids to run around in grass with parents able to rest and sit, very few mosquitoes. Cons: fans upstairs not working, ceiling fan on hour timer, pillows a bit hard or airy, stairs leading to loft were ladder-style so not suitable for kids under 6, warmer non cotton sheets so hard to breath on humid nights Context: we had 2 adults and 2 kids (age 2.5 and 4) from a hot area in Kona on island and a 18year old daughter from big bear visiting us. Rained a little bit but had more than equal sunshine. We will certainly be returning in the future; we will bring our own pillows and a mat for the little one since loft is too high for the little to climb and he didn’t like the couch but aside from that, perfect little oasis.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J., Yorba Linda, CA

2 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Love hearing the river and frogs

We went with the 2 kids, wife, and I and this place worked well for us. Close to so many things. Owners gave great instructions and check in and check out was easy.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

27 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Special retreat

Great stay at Hamakua House (River House): remote, natural, and very well appointed. Great kitchen, comfy beds, and loved the stars at night and sound of waterfall. Instructions were very clear and easy to follow; no problems at all.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

21 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Best sleep on the Big Island!!!

What a lovely location right next to a waterfall, you can hear the sounds of the river all night. They have a friendly little cats as well, and we enjoyed the hiking and the property. I would recommend this spot for a Family and the interior was really cozy and fun for everyone to be together. Thank you!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

4 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful oasis!

A waterfall swimming area! What more do you need to know!?! Book it!! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Gorgeous views all around. We loved falling asleep listening to all the rainforest sounds. The kids loved the loft!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

4 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

A Real Life FernGully Hideaway

Aloha, this amazing hidden cabin is nothing more than a dream. The drive to the cabin takes you through the rainforest down a narrow road deep in the trees over a rushing river where the conqui frogs chirp and the biggest most beautiful topical plants you've ever seen grow. I will point out GPS does take you to the main house. You actually want to go past that entrance probably another 200 yards to a closed bamboo gate(It'll be on your left). It's the only one so you can't miss it and if you get to another bridge you've gone to far. The cabin(a morton building house) itself was perfect. It has everything you might need while you stay. The beds are on the firm side but of course that is to be expected when you're staying anywhere besides your own home. I will say I was nervous about the futon but it was probably the most comfortable out of all the beds. The posted pictures of this property absolutely don't do it justice so please don't let them detour you from experiencing this hidden gem. There's a nice trail down to the river and your own personal waterfall is a dream. Lastly, I'd like to point out some of the negative reviews referring to bugs in the house. Reading those made me kind of leery as it probably does you but I'm happy to report we didn't have a single unwelcome visitor. You must however, keep in mind that you are staying in the rainforest and it is the perfect environment for bugs you likely aren't accustomed to. I can imagine keeping them out isn't a simple task and I can guarantee it has nothing to do with cleanliness but I highly recommend doing your part in making sure all food is in ziplock bags or the fridge to discourage any unwanted visitors as well as making sure dirty dishes are not left in the sink. I hope this review help you make a decision I promise you won't regret! Enjoy your stay! Mahalo

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family

25 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Beautiful, simple place

My wife, son and I spent a week at the River Guest house and it was wonderful. This is not a luxury resort but it has everything you will need: full kitchen, small shower, utensils, dishes, spices, hot water, enough electricity to charge your portables, run the lights and TV. There is a king bed downstairs, two beds in a loft and two futons if you need them. There are no TV channels, but there is good wifi, Netflix, Amazon Prime. The location is remote, but not too remote, and securely tucked behind a gate along a stream with a waterfall and pool to swim in. The Kokee frogs croak at night, the birds start waking about 6 AM. the drive in is through a beautiful lush jungle. It is about 11 miles from Hilo, so you will need a car. But everything on the island is within a couple hours, so it made a wonderful base camp for us.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Jacob J.

7 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Jungle river cottage

The cabin with the little loft was great. Waterfall was a nifty deal. The 2 people that sleep and live in the blocked off back bedroom of this cabin didn't our bother our family, and seemed quite nice. I wish them luck and appreciate them getting extra fuel to run the generator and keep the lights on.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

27 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay.

Truly enjoyed the property and enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

6 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beauty & Comfort in Nature

This place is even more beautiful, private, and comfortable than described. The rushing sounds of the creek soothe you to sleep. The staff are very responsive if anything is needed. There's a short path to the creek where you can cool off in your own private spot. The décor in the house is very modern and beautiful. And there's a bidet!! Don't miss the opportunity to stay in this special place.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee T.

15 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible stay!

Property is “off the grid” with all amenities! Amazing location. Close enough to beaches and towns, allowing you to be fully immersed in island life and what it has to offer. I will be bring my family back in the future! Thank you for an amazing stay!

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Karen M.

8 Dec 2021

YIKES! JUST YIKES.

When we arrived to the "Riverside House" around 6:45 pm, we discovered it was half of a duplex, with no view of the river. Not sure if this was where we had booked, we looked behind the duplex and discovered a lot of things being stored and an enclosed toilet, which had a seat spattered with dried urine and next to the toilet was a trash can overflowing onto the floor. Realizing this was the place, we decided to unload our things and then go out to eat before everything closed. When we entered the duplex, and I saw no bathroom, I again questioned if this really was the Riverside House, with a full bathroom. Remembering the urine-spattered toilet outside and finding none inside, I contacted Matt, the owner, through text message and he replied that there was indeed a bathroom inside the unit and it was next to the refrigerator. I let him know the door was locked and he informed us that he'll have a staff member come unlock it. After waiting for more than 1 1/2 hours, and giving up any hope of finding a place still open for dinner, I sent another text to Matt, asking how much longer before someone would arrive to unlock the bathroom door. Matt, who was off-site, replied that staff members had left to do some sight-seeing and would be back soon. He stated I could always use the bathroom outside, telling me, "There has been an entire another bathroom available for you to use. I understand that it was not cleaned to your satisfaction, but it is located outside. Things get dirty outside immediately here. Geckos, slugs, etc. I texted back that bodily fluids has nothing to do with dirt. More than two hours after contacting Matt, three of his staff members arrived with what they could find that might open the door. Each one of the young women who arrived to try to open the bathroom door was kind and empathetic. It took nearly 30 minutes, but they got it open. YEAH! Matt's text messages to us mentioned several times that we could be more empathetic toward him and his situation. We were the one's who deserved empathy. Tired, I texted Matt that we're done texting. At 10:20, Matt sent us,. "Please vacate the property immediately if you have not left within 30 minutes I will have to call the police to have them remove you." He reported to VBRO, ".....guest has exceeded the maximum number of guests allowed in the property and is hosting an unauthorized party," which never happened. We were fortunate to find a great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021