Oceanfront Cottage in Scenic 'Old Hawaii' - the Original Rainbow Dreams Cottage | Cottage in Pahoa

10.0 (164 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Opihikao Cottage | Oceanfront Cottage in Scenic 'Old Hawaii' - the Original Rainbow Dreams Cottage

2 Bedroom Cottage in Opihikao, Pahoa

The Original Rainbow Dreams Cottage - with a spectacular oceanfront view - is the only vacation rental so close to the ocean on the scenic Old Red Road (Rural Route 137) in the small village of Opihikao. The cottage is off-grid, see below.
Situated on the beautiful Puna Coast of the Big Island amidst a majestic 'king's-grove' of coconut palms, the cottage faces directly on the Pacific Ocean with stunning, 180-degree views framed thru palms and native, mahogany trees. Set within a tropical garden planted with over 100 coconut palms, exotic fruits and the fragrance of tropical flowers, this cottage is simply the best rental in the area.
Inside this private home is a new kitchen and bathroom with tropical decor and vintage koa wood, mahogany and bamboo furnishings. The cottage is set up with everything you need - a well-appointed kitchen, one full bath, an extra outside shower for washing off after the beach, and two bedrooms with queen beds and plenty of closet space. All rooms have windows to let the natural trade-winds in, and there is a front porch and a screened lanai on the side to enjoy the balmy air.
Rainbow Dreams Cottage is the perfect eco-retreat, where you can really get away from it all. We are entirely solar-powered, so alternative energy serves your needs with a few limitations to this rental. Because we are off the grid, there is limited cell service (2 bars) and no WiFi - just the beauty and the power of nature, and the sights and sounds of the ocean. Also, we have catchment water from the rain, so we advise using bottled water, or free Pahoa town water available at roadside taps, for cooking and drinking. Full-grid services are just minutes away, up the road or in the nearby town of Pahoa.
With a direct view of the ocean, you may spend your whole vacation simply gazing at the waves, yet the cottage is the perfect base for exploring the unique nature and culture of the Big Island. All along the coast in the Puna District, you will discover special places to explore, from scenic parks to sheltered coves. Three miles from the cottage is exotic Kehena Black Sand Beach, and two miles in the other direction is MacKenzie State Park, where steep lava cliffs form a rugged shore.
Hilo is the largest town on the Big Island with a quaint Old Town that features historic architecture, specialty shops, many restaurants, and nearby attractions, including Rainbow Falls, Banyan Drive, Lili'uokalani Gardens, and the "singing bridge' across the Wailuku River, to name a few.
Volcanoes National Park, is a major attraction, and the improved Saddle Road in between Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea Mountains is both scenic and convenient, connecting between our cottage and the Kona side of the island in a 2.5-hour drive.

Oceanfront Cottage in Scenic 'Old Hawaii' - the Original Rainbow Dreams Cottage is located in Opihikao. Oceanfront Cottage in Scenic 'Old Hawaii' - the Original Rainbow Dreams Cottage provides accommodation, featuring Oceanfront, Bedding/Linens, Parking, among other amenities. This Cottage features Oceanfront, Bedding/Linens, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Oceanfront Cottage in Scenic 'Old Hawaii' - the Original Rainbow Dreams Cottage has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Opihikao has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Opihikao, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Eco Friendly
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Outdoor shower
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Water dispenser
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smoke-free property
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
Activities
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Power boating nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
General
  • Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 sq m)
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Recycling
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Property does not allow children
  • Spanish
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea
  • Near the ocean
Guest Services
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Phone
  • Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 am
Child Policy
This property does not allow children.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number ta-138-334-6176-01, ge-138-334-6176-01 property registration number ta-138-334-6176-01, ge-138-334-6176-01, 3130020930000 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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 this property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

License number: TA-138-334-6176-01, GE-138-334-6176-01, 3130020930000

Reviews

Oliver H.
Sep 9, 2025 02:19:36 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: This was such a fantastic off-grid getaway. If you enjoy the sound of crashing waves against the rocky cliffs 24/7, living in the jungle with fresh fruit trees and coconut trees, and hearing the sound of evening rain showers from the topical climate, then this is the place for you. My fiancé and I booked this 9 months in advance to go visit the Volcanoes National park (which is less than 45min away) and got to see Kilauea erupting!Also, booking well in advance will save you money as most hotels in the local area cost more than this vacation rental.
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