Aloha Falls is heaven on Earth! You will find yourself nestled in the jungle with views of waterfall paradise, engulfed by bamboo and fragrant flowering trees with orchids nestled in their branches. Enjoy the space for a private retreat or invite your family and friends to fill the house. The entire home and property is filled with healing intentions that evoke peace and happiness. Inquire right away for a transformative spa day and curated farm to table meal! Aloha Falls is our attempt to show you and the world what the aloha spirit is all about. Aloha spirit is the embodiment of the love that joins all life on Earth! When you stay at Aloha Falls you will feel your body relax and your mind calm down as you enjoy the view and the sounds of the beautiful waterfall and the luscious tropical rain forest. It is our deepest desire to provide you with an authentic island sanctuary. You may be inspired to explore into the wild, jungle terrain and go for a swim in the waterfall that is accessed right from the property. Current access is via our neighbors trail, which is easy to see when you are making your way down. There is very limited access to the waterfalls of this neighborhood, and Aloha Falls is one of the few. Many guests at Aloha Falls report that they simply had no desire to leave the screened-in lanai overlooking the jungle and waterfall. Meals are enjoyed in the kitchen, which also features stunning views of nature that surrounds you. You can hear the sounds of waterfalls, jungle frogs, and warm tropical breezes in every room of the house. These sounds are sure to soothe your whole being and bring to the peace of Aloha. You may even schedule an on-site massage, which takes place in the lanai, surrounded by the tropical rainforest sounds. Here is what you may expect as far as floor plan layout: Upstairs is it's own private unit with 2 bedrooms each with queen size high-quality memory foam beds; 2 full bathrooms with large walk-in showers; full kitchen with all cooking utensils that is open to the living room area and screened in lanai. The lower unit, downstairs, the "Zen Den": contains it's own private entrance. The mother hen (my mom) of Aloha Falls resides here half of the year. We may also have an additional tenant(s) in the downstairs unit. The tenants in the downstairs unit have a separate entrance and all separate living areas. All the photos you see here are your space in the upper unit. There is a/c in the main living area. Each room has a ceiling fan, we have plenty of space fans in the closets & a solar attic fan that draws heat out. Please keep in mind that our tropical Hawaiian paradise is hot and humid, temps. average in the mid 80s-low 90s. However, constant breezes and jungle cover tend to keep the atmosphere quite nice. You can walk to downtown Hilo from Aloha Falls, but you will get the most out of your visit if you rent a car and explore the many attractions of the Big Island! The estimated walk time to all of downtown is 27 mins one-way. Local beaches are 1-5 miles in either direction (north or south). We have decorated Aloha Falls with locally made furniture and feature local artwork. We have tried our best and we are always engaged in making the space as cozy and peaceful as possible! One of the most consistent feedback comments we receive is how comfortable our beds are. Please know that attention to the finest details have been made to ensure your comfort. We have installed key-less access at Aloha Falls. Once your reservation is confirmed we will send you the code. I live 30 mins south of the house. I am always available to help in anyway. Would you like to plan for a spa day during your stay? I am a naturopathic doctor and massage therapist with 20 years of experience in the healing arts. A spa day typically includes: -salt and herbs healing soak in the deep tub -bodywork and hands-on healing -restorative therapeutic yoga Additional services: -farm to table meal -naturopathic consultation -IV therapy Please reach out ASAP after your reservation is confirmed to plan your spa day as these spaces fill fast and availability is limited. Aloha Falls is in the famous neighborhood called Reed's Island. It is a small little street where you are surrounded on both sides by rivers and waterfalls. Come dark, the sounds of the coqui frogs will demand that you tune into nature and just "be". As mentioned earlier, you can walk right into downtown Hilo. You can also walk up to Rainbow Falls, a famous world attraction. You are a 30 min drive to Volcano National Park. 10 mins to the local beaches and Hilo airport. Don't miss out on the boutiques of downtown Hilo that feature local artists and craftsmen. There are also awesome places to eat right downtown. There is plenty of parking space available at Aloha Falls. You will need to rent a car or take a taxi from the airport. Occasionally we have a 2020 Kia Soul for rent. Please mention when you book if you are interested and I can let you know if it is available. We feel that Hilo is a hidden gem of the world. We ask that you do your best to be low impact on our precious, sacred land. Please recycle as much as possible and remember to be mindful of electricity. Aloha Falls Disclaimers: As a visitor to Aloha Falls you assume the responsibility of your health, safety and well being. This applies to the instances that you use the stairs, walk through the valley and swim in the water. The homeowner is responsible for upkeep of these areas, however, your safety is your ultimate responsibility. You assume all risks to use the property of Aloha Falls. In regards to the driveway: It is steep and best accessed by slowly backing down. If you choose to walk down, do so carefully. The driveway is slippery when wet. Often leaves; palm fronds; gravel; or rocks may be on the driveway, which you need to be aware of. Walk down the driveway slowly and with awareness of the above mentioned items. The homeowner is not responsible for any injury that may occur on the driveway. In regards to the access to the waterfall: Access is now limited to our neighbor's trail, which is just to the right as you make your way down. Entering the trail and waterfall is completely at your own risk. The trail is well maintained, but this is wet jungle and it may be slippery. It is like a mini-adventure as it is palm tree lined, with a beautiful canopy. In regards to swimming: There is no life guard on duty. You must be able to swim to enter the water. Children should be accompanied by an adult. You assume all risks by entering the water and the areas around the water.