Come and stay for a taste of relaxing rural island life. Enjoy the east side of the Island of Hawaii in our charming and comfortable 1 bed/1 bath home that offers an excellent home base to relax or return to each day from exploration. This beautifully appointed 1 bedroom/ 1 bath two story home is the perfect locale for sightseeing the Hilo side of The Big Island. Guests stay on the top floor. The living space is 480 square feet. With an open and airy floor plan, ceiling fans, local HD smart television, and a smart DVR to streaming on Netflix etc. The fully stocked kitchen is equipped with a full size refrigerator/freezer, microwave, 4 burner electric stove, coffee pot, toaster. Our water system provides you with fresh clean drinking water. Much of the acre has been left in its natural beauty. Our new home sits back off the road with ample parking under the carport. Hear the crashing surf from the front lanai. The coast facing french doors open up into the living room/kitchen. Our home sleeps 2 comfortably with a queen bed in the bedroom. The bath has a tub/shower. Guests have access to the clothes washer and dryer on the lower floor. KITCHEN Electric Stove and Oven; Microwave; Dishwasher; Refrigerator/freezer; Tableware; Table linens; Cooking utensils; Coffeemaker; Toaster; Crockpot; hand mixer. We do not have a "community pantry". This is the tropics, spices and other food items left around unattended tend to spoil quickly due to the humidity. LAUNDRY ROOM- on lower floor Clothes washer and dryer. LIGHTS/FANS There are ceiling fans in all rooms. WINDOWS/DOORS Open up the windows and doors to let in the tropical breezes. TELEPHONE VOIP telephone is available. You may use this line for local and long distance calling within the United States. No international phone calls. Cell service is strong; contact your mobile carrier for service information. LINENS, BEDDING Linens are found in the closet. There are bath towels and beach towels in the bathroom cabinets. LUGGAGE STORAGE Most luggage can be stored in the closet. TELEVISION Television is on HD Antenna. It is a 43” smart TV which is connected to the internet for viewing Netflix, Hulu, etc. LANAI & DECK The table and chairs for the lanai are stored in the living room. Under the stairs are large trash cans for garbage and recycling and a water hose. LANDSCAPING As you noticed from our pictures, much of the acre has been left in its natural state with native shrubs, trees and flowers growing on the property. We have planted new foliage on the property. The driveway leads to the side of the house for parking under the carport. You will be free to call us if you have any questions or concerns. Rental agreement available upon request. State and County GE Tax (4.712%) and TA Tax (13.25%) will be itemized and added to your reservation. Our home is just 20 miles south of Hilo in a quiet neighborhood of Hawaiian Paradise Park (between Kea'au and Pahoa). We are centrally located, an excellent base for visiting the world’s most active volcano, lovely botanical gardens, black sand beaches, tropical rainforests, spectacular waterfalls and much, much more. Our home is 30 minutes from Hilo airport, 10 minutes from Kea’au town, and 10 minutes from Pahoa Village. Guests make the house their base for their entire Big Island stay, as Kona is only a 2 hour drive, making a few day trips to swim with dolphins or see a few sites on the West side of the Big Island. In Hilo you will find beautiful Liliuokalani Park, Coconut Island, black sand beaches, snorkeling, museums, art galleries, the Palace Theatre, and lots of restaurants. Farmers markets are very popular here and can be found in Hilo, Kea’au and Pahoa. In Hilo, the big Farmer’s Market day is on Wednesdays & Saturdays. On Sundays the unique Maku'u Farmer's Market, a few miles from us, has lots of fresh local grown produce, flowers, food vendors, exotic clothes, unique local crafted jewelry and musicians providing music while you sit at long tables having breakfast or lunch. The quaint tiny village of Pahoa has just started an evening farmer's market and it also has lots of great little restaurants, Thai, Mexican, Italian, and even gourmet. North of Hilo is the Hamakua coast, with waterfalls, scenic drives, and a beautiful botanical garden. This is rural Hawaii. An automobile is a must to get around the area. There is a playground at the HPP Hui and a public pool in Pahoa. There is a three night minimum rental.