| #1 Kaimu Bay: Black Sand Beach and an active volcano |
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| Simply Hawaii. Plenty of sun beach and ocean. Very few tourists. |
Want a Hawaiian vacation? One where you stay in a comfortable home across the street from a Black Sand Beach? Where the view sometimes includes a volcanic eruption? In late 1990, the ongoing eruption of Kilauea's Kupaianaha vent covered the famous Black Sand Beach at Kaimu Bay. At the same time a new beach was created a short distance away. From Kaimu, if lava is flowing into the ocean, you may see a plume of steam rising high in the air as the Big Island grows bigger still. At night you may view lava descend the mountain.
#1 Kaimu Bay is both comfortable and quaint. Our home was built with love. Tile came from the old Parker Ranch Dairy. The windows have rippled glass from a century ago, saved from a cabin on the Kona Coast. The hand painted bathroom floor shows coral, rocks and Honu (turtles) swimming. Kaimu is an environment of contrast. Black lava, clean air, blue ocean and green foliage are host to mango, papaya, coconut, banana, pineapple and hibiscus. While the home has satellite TV and VCR, you are likely to spend most of your time outside.
The area has many parks. Pahoa is a 10 minute drive and has several places to eat. If you feel like the movies, a museum or the Panaewa Rain Forest Zoo, Hilo (the island's largest town) is 35 minutes away.
Your only neighbors, the Peleiholani's, manage the property and can make suggestions about activities that will make your visit all you want it to be.
Kaimu may be rented at very reasonable rates as a
2bdrm/1bath (upstairs) or as a 3 bdrm/2 bath, depending on your needs. Kaimu was remodeled in June 2004 and the home is a visual delight with cherry cabinets and tile throughout.
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 | 10 minute walk to the Black Sand Beach. | | Watch the volcano glow/flow at night, Pele willing. | | Badmiten, Croquet, Sat TV, Rock Bar-B-Q, Grotto Rock Wall Shower, Papaya, Mango, Pineapple. | | Fishing, surfing, swimming, natural volcanic sauna and warm ponds. | | No, not paradise, simply Kaimu. |
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| 2 bed/1 bath (upstairs) |
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129/night |
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799/week |
| 3 bdrm/2 bath (entire home) |
139/night |
888/week |
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| Property Reservations & Availability |
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 | Alan Kaufman |
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| Property Notes and Additional Information |
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Thank you for your interest in #1 Kaimu Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii.
To check availability at Kaimu see
http://www.rentors.org/calendar.cfm?pid=1137
Below is information about Kaimu including rates, the rental agreement,
travel directions and more. To confirm your reservation please return
the completed rental agreement with payment.
Kaimu may be rented as a 2/1 or as a 3/2. If you rent only the upstairs, the downstairs rooms are locked and not rented to others.
Kaimu has been newly remodeled. Tile floors, cherry cabinets and granite countertops make the home a visual pleasure. Online photos are not current but will be updated over the next few months.
RATES /night /week /2 weeks
2 bdrm/1bath Tax included* 129.00 799.00 1499.00
3 bdrm/2 bath Tax included* 139.00 888.00 1699.00
*Hawaii charges 4% General Excise and 7.25% Transient Accommodations Tax.
Three-night minimum if reservations made within 30 days of rental. 7 night minimum if reservations are made more than 1 month in advance. If your stay is less than 1 week, add $30.00 cleaning fee.
More about Kaimu and the immediate area.
Lava viewing opportunities are excellent. If you walk across the street onto the 1990 lava flow in the evening, you may see lava coming from Pu'u O'o vent some 5 miles to the west.
The beach at Kaimu is a ten-minute walk across the 1990 lava flow and has been
planted with coconuts by the local families. This beach is spectacular
but almost always too rough for swimming. If you turn to the west you
will see steam rising high in the air where the lava flow enters the
ocean. Walk the coast about 40 minutes and you come
to a second beach where the Hawaiian Monk Seal will sometimes haul out
to rest. On a good day you may also see turtle, dolphin, whale or the
I'o (Hawaiian Hawk). You may want to stop at Verna's restaurant on your
walk back to enjoy some local grinds (great papaya smoothie). A
five-minute drive up the road from Kaimu is Kehena. Here a trail leads
down to a beach that is often calm and where people swim with dolphins.
Nude sunbathing is not legal in Hawaii County. The law is not enforced
here and those who frequent this beach have declared it clothing
optional.
A short drive further is Ahalanui County Park. Here a several acre pool
connects to the ocean. The water here is always calm and warm regardless
of ocean conditions. Great for children!
Continuing along the coast road you come to Po'oiki with numerous surf
breaks. Warm ponds (volcano heating) are close by as well as a natural
sauna. In Pahoa there is a county pool open to the public.
Badminton, croquet, and a rock barbeque are provided at
Kaimu. There is a beautiful outdoor rock wall shower where we often cool
off after the beach.
Beds: Upstairs-2 bedrooms with queen beds Downstairs-2 queens in one room.
Groceries: Safeway in Hilo on Highway 11 just past Wal-Mart is a good
place to stop on your way to Kaimu.
Amenities: Washer, dryer, Sat TV, VCR, DVD, linens, board games, coffee
maker, microwave, fully equipped kitchen
Links
Volcano update: http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update
Activities:
http://www.bestplaceshawaii.com/vacplanner/calendar/bi/calendar_bi.html
http://101things.com/hawaii101/activities.html
Car rental:
http://www.travelnow.com/cars/search.jsp?cid=40524&citycode=ITO
Weather
Trade winds blow from the northeast to the southwest. All the Hawaiian
Islands are lush and green with more rain on the windward (for the Big
Island, Hilo) side while the leeward (Kona) side is more barren, dry
desert. Still, micro-climates abound. Kaimu sits below the rain shadow
of the volcano's southeast rift zone. Typical weather is sunny with some
early morning and frequent nighttime showers. In 20 years I have only
stayed at Kaimu one time where rain limited outdoor activity. If a large
weather system moves in, the entire island can be drenched for days. If
you get Kona weather, where the winds blow from the southwest, the
weather pattern reverses and Kona rains while Hilo shines. However, the
volcano is the biggest weather factor. Trades push the vog (smoke,
haze, fumes) to the Kona side. This usually gives Kona beautiful sunsets
and poor visibility. Individuals with respiratory problems (asthma,
emphysema, allergies) may find conditions on the Kona side compound
breathing difficulties. Kaimu has some of the cleanest air on the
planet, traveling over 2000 miles of open ocean before reaching us.
Questions? Email kaufman@maui.net. If you have special needs please let
us assist.
#1 KAIMU BAY RENTAL APPLICATION
Alan Kaufman, DVM, R(S), GRI, Landlord, P.O.Box 297, Kula Hawaii 96790
Phone 808 878 6682 FAX 808 878 3204 email kaufman@maui.net
This Application is to rent #1 Kaimu Bay, 12-4996 Old Government Rd., Kaimu, HI
Phone at Kaimu: 808 965 0249 Out-going long distance calls are blocked and cell phones do not work at Kaimu.
You should pick up a phone card at Costco or the post office if you need to make long distance calls.
OCCUPANCY
I will arrive on , and leave on , for a total stay of nights.
I will rent Kaimu as a (delete one) 3 bdrm/2bath OR 2 bdrm/1 bath.
RATES /night /week /2 weeks
2 bdrm/1bath Tax included* 129.00 799.00 1499.00
3 bdrm/2 bath Tax included* 139.00 888.00 1699.00
*Hawaii charges 4% General Excise and 7.25% Transient Accommodations
Tax. Three-night minimum if your rental is within 30 days of occupancy. If your stay is less than 1 week, add $30.00
cleaning fee. 7 night minimum if reservations are made more than 1 month in advance.
Your privacy is respected. If you rent only the upstairs the downstairs is not rented out during your stay.
The total rent is payable in advance. The reservation deposit (50% of
the total rent or 100% for rentals of less than 7 days), a security
deposit of $100 (waived if payment is by credit card), and a cleaning
fee of $30 for rentals of less than 7 days, is due with this application
for a total of $ . Any balance will be due or charged to your
credit card 30 days before occupancy.
Renter Information
Name:
Address(credit card billing address): Street City State Zip code
Country
Primary Phone:
Secondary Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Credit Card#: VISA MC AMEX DISCOVER
Expiration date:
Number of occupants: Do any members of your party smoke? YES NO
#1 Kaimu Bay is a no smoking environment. Please be considerate of other guests.
Please return the rental agreement by email. You may call with your credit
card information or fax the completed agreement. You may also use
regular mail but the reservation is not confirmed until payment has cleared.
Cancellation Policy
The reservation deposit is non-refundable. Any balance of payment is
refundable up to 30 days before occupancy. After 30 days this balance is
non-refundable. Canceled reservations may be rescheduled within one year
subject to availability.
If this Application is accepted and the Applicant fails to complete
payment, any security deposit will be returned and the reservation
deposit will be forfeited as liquidated damages. When the rental period
is over any security deposit will be returned after the premises have
been inspected by the Landlord or his agent and the phone and Sat. TV
bills checked for long distance/pay for view usage and these amounts
debited from the security deposit. If payment is made by credit card the
security deposit is waived, however the Applicant gives permission for
the Landlord to charge long distance calls, pay for view and property
damage to the credit card. If the Application is not accepted or the
premises not ready for occupancy by the Applicant on the beginning date
specified above, all payments will be returned. By making payment to the
Landlord the Applicant accepts all terms and conditions of this
Application. By accepting payment, Landlord agrees to all terms and
conditions herein.
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ozEreservation, Rental-click.com, Seekvacations.com, Choice1.com,
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In case of emergency notify:
Name
Phone #
Address:
Directions: When you pick up the rental car you will be asked where you
are staying. Say, 965-0249, the phone # at Kaimu. When you leave the
airport make a Left at the first traffic light (Highway 11, also called
Kanoelehua Ave). You may want to shop at Wal-Mart (Left on Makaala) or
Safeway (Left on Puainako). With your shopping complete get back on
Highway 11 and continue approximately 3 miles to the light where you
make a Left following the signs that say Pahoa or Kalapana. You are
now on Highway 130 which you follow past or through the town of Pahoa
(your choice-the town is scenic and you can get videos, meals or 7-11
items). Continue on 130, following the signs that say Kalapana OR
Kaimu. Make a Left off 130 at the Kalapana exit. This brings you to
Highway 137. Make a Right. #1 Kaimu Bay is the first house on the
right, green, 2 story, with the turtle sign in front.
Our neighbors, Kimo or Tootsie, will open the house and show
you around.
NOTE: By the steps down to the outside shower are two Hawaiian chili
pepper bushes. These are great for salsa, but be sure children do not
eat these or even touch them and then rub their eyes. Very hot!
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