Waipio Valley Nanea, Private Deck & Ocean Views

Reviews

• Reviewer: John

  Comments: The place is super private and really close to the Waipio Valley lookout. Such a great spot to spend some time on the big island!

• Reviewer: Janis

  Comments: This is a perfect, private retreat in the gorgeous Waipio Valley--a short walk from the lookout & trail. I fell asleep each night to the chirping of the coqui frogs, did yoga on the spacious deck each morning with both a peek-a-boo view of the ocean and a green field with tropical flowers. Erik's place is tasteful, beautifully maintained, super-clean, and very peaceful. Off-street parking, too.

• Reviewer: Kyle

  Comments: This place is magical! The view from the house is amazing and right on the edge of the waipio valley! The view point is only a 2 minute walk down the road and is amazing at sunset! Erik is a fantastic host who goes above and beyond for his guests! The space is quiet and clean and super comfortable with lots of space! It was relaxing to sit on the deck in the morning and in the evening while the sun set. The location is secluded yet close to the small town of honokaa, which has delicious shave ice and hot malasadas just down the road at Tex drive in! This is a beautiful place in a beautiful location with a fantastic host! Highly recommended !

• Reviewer: Jennifer

  Comments: Erik was a wonderful host, great communicator, and super considerate. The space was clean and we could feel the love that has been put into it. The location is amazing; right at Waipio lookout. All in all, this is a perfect place for adventures in the north.

• Reviewer: Katarzyna

  Comments: We really enjoyed staying at Erik's place! The apartament is really great, it looks exactly as on the pictures and has a nice balcony with a gorgeous ocean view. Also Erik is a great host - very supportive! I highly recommend this apartment!

• Reviewer: Ian

  Comments: Great location right next to waipio valley. Nice balcony. Nice n clean.

• Reviewer: Sam

  Comments: Great place in beautiful location and host Eric is super nice! We will definitely come back when we visit Waipio area again!

• Reviewer: Laurie

  Comments: Beautiful place inside and out! Very clean, comfortable and updated! Plenty of space for a couple!

• Reviewer: Amelie

  Comments: Erik est un hôte très attentionné qui prend le temps de vous répondre instantanément. Il vous donnera de très bons conseils quant aux visites des alentours. Nous avons personnellement trouvé l’emplacement magique, à 2 pas de la waipi’o valley, le jardin a même vue dessus, c’est vraiment très beau! Nous y retournerons si l’occasion de passer de nouveau à hawaii se présente

• Reviewer: Peter

  Comments: What a great place. Amazing location, super clean, and Erik even provided fresh tangelo juice from the well-stocked garden. Delicious! It made the perfect end to our trip.

• Reviewer: Antonia

  Comments: My husband and I spent a week at Erik and Amy's Waipio Valley annex. Being so close to the valley was such a privilege and you really feel how special this part of the world is. The flat is a short drive into Honokaa where you can get all your basics and enjoy the heritage of the area. Waimea is a larger town and is less than 20mins away with plenty of dining options. We also explored Hawi (North) and the West Coast from here which were all within a 90min drive. Honokaa is a very friendly town and we enjoyed staying within a community of people who clearly love and respect their environment. I don't think we have ever seen an area so lush and green and a sky so full of stars! While the flat is annexed to the main house we had complete privacy. Being part of nature, there were quite a few mosquitos but bring bug spray and you will be fine. The flat is a bit light on cooking equipment but there is a BBQ and take away options nearby. Make sure you walk down to the Waipio Valley. A horse riding trail is another way to experience this unique landscape and something we thoroughly enjoyed. Erik and Amy were wonderful hosts. Their garden was full of amazing local fruit which we were encouraged to share and they left fresh juice and fruit for us which was a nice treat. Communication was easy and swift. I wouldn't hesitate recommending Erik and Amy's place. Whether you want to relax, experience the local culture and immerse yourself in Hawaii's spectacular landscapes or get out and horse ride, hike, swim/snorkle, this place has it all.

• Reviewer: Vincent

  Comments: As this was our first BnB experience Erik and Amy made it a great one. Our stay was everything my wife and I could have asked for and so much more. Amazing property, location and such warm hospitality. The beautiful views, wildlife and local warmth made it a truly remarkable experience. The hospitality alone made it worth it from lightning fast responses for all our questions to sharing local spots to vist to fresh OJ from their trees. We can't thank Erik and Amy enough for opening their hearts and property to us. I hope our future BnB stays are as great as this one but highly doubtful as the bar has been set pretty high.

• Reviewer: Victoria

  Comments: Great host and great place. Seconds walking away from the Waipio overlook, you can’t go wrong here! Literally can’t beat the location. Amazing touch with the freshly squeezed orange juice from is orange tree. And a nice host. We left some clothes accidentally and within hours he was offering to ship our stuff to us. Can’t recommend him more.

• Reviewer: Catiya

  Comments: Very clean, peaceful and quiet, super nice view from the front, very private, lovely grounds, kitchenette has a two burner hot plate, bed was not big but very comfy!! Close to the little town of Honokaa and a good place to stay to tour around the north island.

• Reviewer: Brian

  Comments: The view from the house cannot be beat. Bring some binoculars or a zoom lens if you’re here during whale season. We saw a few whales after watching for less than 20 minutes. Fresh tangelo juice from the tree was an unexpected luxury. So good. Erik and Amy know exactly how to be great hosts. Great people, great communication, clean place, everything you’d need. Breakfast out on the deck or at Waipio lookout is a must.

• Reviewer: Trevor

  Comments: Erik was very easy to check in with, and responsive to all messages. The space is exactly as advertised, very clean and stylish. Not to mention comfy! We made do with the hot plate and BBQ, cooked two breakfasts and a dinner in two nights. He also hooked it up with some fresh Tangelo juice that was amazing.

• Reviewer: Heather

  Comments: This was a great space for a couple, offering an amazing view from the yard, and close access to Waipi’o Valley. Erik was an attentive host,and spoiled us with his now famous tangelo juice, as well as fresh fruits from his yard. An enjoyable stay.

• Reviewer: Susan

  Comments: Exactly as described. Wonderful place, clean and the bed was amazingly comfortable. Great place! Eric was a great host.

• Reviewer: Sharon

  Comments: This was a perfect place. Beautiful landscaping, comfortable bed, amazing views and wonderful hospitality.

• Reviewer: Jennifer

  Comments: As close as you can get to Waipi'o valley without being in it. Stunning if somewhat scary views of the cliffs and valleys from the backyard. Super friendly hosts.

• Reviewer: Tracy

  Comments: Fantastic location and rental!

• Reviewer: Wendy

  Comments: Quite possibly the nicest Airbnb we’ve stayed at. Erik was amazing. The place was immaculate and spacious. We enjoyed the deck and the barbecue. Made several meals at home. Did the canyon hike, walked to Waipio restaurant for amazing food. All around a great 4 nights.

• Reviewer: Valli

  Comments: Loved the location and views. We walked to the beach and waterfalls. Erik was very nice and helped us find our way in when my internet was down. He also gave us fruit from his trees. Great place. Highly recommend! Valli

• Reviewer: Kathleen

  Comments: Fabulous

• Reviewer: Angela

  Comments: My husband and I had a great three night stay at Erik and Amy’s place. The location is super unique and we really enjoyed walking down into the Waipi’o valley to the black sand beach. The space is really large and quite private from the main house. It’s well equipped and had everything we needed. The bed is very comfortable and linens very nice. Communication with Erik and Amy was great and check in was a breeze. I would highly recommend this place!

• Reviewer: Helen

  Comments: Beautifully decorated comfortable apartment in lush garden, very close to the access to breathtaking Waipio valley. However very far from town, stores or restaurants. The picture promising great views from the house is exaggerating - actually you do get that view from one spot in the garden where you don’t go but from the deck you see just a little bit of the ocean. The hosts are very reactive. We did not meet them.

• Reviewer: Neda

  Comments: Erik and Amy were great hosts. Comfortable, amazing place to stay just a few steps from the Waipi’o Valley. Definitely stay here if you can, and check it out!!! Also very close to the town of Honokaa with great farmers market :)

• Reviewer: Alvin

  Comments: Thanks y'all for your great hospitality. We had a great time in the area.

• Reviewer: Matthew

  Comments: Clean space, beautiful location. If you are looking to get out into the Waipi'o valley this is a great place to start. The views from the yard are amazing. It is worth noting it is a bit secluded but that is what we were looking for. Waimea is about 30 minutes away. Overall would stay again even if just to check out the view.

• Reviewer: Stephanie

  Comments: This home was beautiful and clean. The view was amazing. It was really close to Waipio Valley.

• Reviewer: Oliver

  Comments: On our second trip to the Big Island we stayed there for two nights. The appartment was very clean, spacious and fully equipped. Located directly by the Waipio Valley Lookout, this place was ideal to explore the valley and to relax at the black sand beach. If you plan on staying at the north shore, we totally recommend staying there.

• Reviewer: Kristi

  Comments: Erik’s place is just as described....private, clean and location to die for! This place is awesome!!

• Reviewer: Christoph

  Comments: Beste Unterkunft für einen Ausflug ins Waipi‘o Valley. Das Apartment ist wunderschön und Erik & Amy sind super Gastgeber. Der Blick aus dem Garten ist gigantisch. Die kleine Küche war für unsere Bedürfnisse absolut ausreichend. Top Empfehlung für ein paar Tage im Norden von Big Island - wir würden auf jeden Fall wieder hierhin zurück!

• Reviewer: Allison

  Comments: Erik’s place was in a great location to view and explore the Waipi’o Valley. It was super clean and we enjoyed barbecuing and admiring the views from the backyard. Definitely would recommend!

• Reviewer: Honora

  Comments: Wonderful location and great hospitality! If you are interested in exploring the Waipio valley, you can't get a better location without having to have 4 wheel drive vehicle. Studio was spotless, comfortable, and the view from the chairs in Erik's front yard cannot be beat.

• Reviewer: Bo

  Comments: Great location n comfortable all round. Mahalo

• Reviewer: Brian

  Comments: Great space, peaceful, and the views are stunning. Erik is definitely a super host—great communication, thoughtful, and an all around nice guy! We thoroughly enjoyed our time in this little slice of paradise.

• Reviewer: Janelle

  Comments: We really enjoyed our stay here. The home was so peaceful and the Coqui frogs were the best sound to fall asleep to. And you can't beat the location right at Waipio Valley. Erik is a wonderful host. I highly recommend staying here.

• Reviewer: Toni

  Comments: Could hardly be better situated for travellers wanting to explore Waipio Valley. Comfortable and peaceful places, with some beautiful views from the property including a slice of ocean view from the private deck and breathtaking, world class view from the front of the property. Erik and Amy were kind, helpful and respectful hosts. Would return.

• Reviewer: Charlie

  Comments: Absolutely amazing location in Waipio Valley away from the traditional spots to stay on the Big Island. Fantastic views and hikes nearby. Erik and Amy’s guest suite is spacious, clean and has everything you need. A very memorable first leg of our honeymoon!

• Reviewer: Christina

  Comments: great place, fantastic host!!!

• Reviewer: Sarah

  Comments: We’ve stayed at a lot of AirBnBs over the years but this is one of the best! The location is fantastic - it’s a very short walk to the Waipio Valley lookout (one of Hawaii’s most popular and spectacular tourist destinations) but it’s also a quiet and peaceful place to stay. The drive to nearby Honokaa is easy, and it’s also no problem to access Hawi or Waimea. The drives to Kona and Hilo are also very manageable. The apartment is beautifully laid out, spacious, and modern. It’s also clean and well-equipped, with a great bed. We loved coming back to a short-term home that felt so welcoming. And talking about welcoming, Eric and Amy were just amazing. They were so warm and friendly, we felt like long-lost friends every time we saw them. We stayed for two weeks, we wish it had been longer. We’ll definitely be back.

• Reviewer: Nick

  Comments: Our stay at Erik's guest house was amazing. It felt very roomy and cozy for 2 travelers. It rained most of our time there but the sound off of the raindrops and frogs at night was magical. Erik even brought us fresh squeezed orange juice in the morning. We wouldn't have changed a thing! 10 out of 10 would stay again.

• Reviewer: Ignacio

  Comments: This place is perfect! Loved the views and the proximity to waipio. I recomend renting a 4x4 to get here because u can take it down to the beach and its worth it. Place was clean, neat and we would def. come back again! I would stay here again and recomend it to my friends and fellow travelers! Thank you Erik for your hospitality!

• Reviewer: Chelsea

  Comments: If you're looking to get away from the more touristy areas of the Big Island, I would highly recommend this area, and furthermore, this AirBnB. Being able to walk to the Waipio Valley instead of driving was amazing, but even more amazing is being able to see the view from the yard of your AirBnB. It's really breathtaking! This guest house is absolutely perfect for a couple. It's cozy and romantic and beautifully furnished. It has everything you need, though if you do plan to cook, note that barbecuing is the way to go as inside there are just hot plates for cooking. The living space is lovely and the bathroom is gorgeous. I was a little on the fence about staying in someone's guest house while they were occupying their attached house, but Erik and Amy were friendly, responsive, and not at all intrusive. Highly recommend staying in this gorgeous place!

• Reviewer: Meghan

  Comments: This is a really cozy apartment in the most spectacular location. Practically next door to Waipio Valley, this is a great spot to explore the northern coastline. The apartment is very comfortable and the view from the front yard is amazing.

• Reviewer: Ingmar

  Comments: This is my second time staying at this AirBnB. We absolutely love Erik's place. It's private and beautiful!

• Reviewer: Martina

  Comments: Erik's place is the perfect place to stay if you want to explore Waipi'o Valley and have a nice retreat. They prepared us for details that may have been pretty inconvenient had we not known (no cell service, food establishments closed in the later evening) because their directions are very thorough and we had no problems at all. The guest house is beautiful, bed is comfy, and the property is gorgeous.

• Reviewer: Michelle

  Comments: Incredible location. Beautiful interior space. Spotless. Gracious and responsive host.

• Reviewer: Lisa

  Comments: Where to start... The pictures do not begin to do justic to Erik's spacious, spotlessly clean, charmingly furnished, perfect situated place. I do not, could not, have the slightest complaint. The grounds are lovely, and the proximity to Waipio Outlook, and Valley were a hop, skip, and a jump. The wild horses of the valley were so much fun, and the serenading frogs sang us to sleep. Go to Grandmother's for breakfast or lunch. Hit Last Chance Saloon for dinner. I wish I'd have stayed my whole trip at this perfect spot! Thank you Erik!