Name: Ma'ukele Lodge
Address: 12-84 Anuenue Wawae Road, Pahoa, Pahoa, Pahoa, 96778, United States of America
Rating: 10

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Star of the Sea Painted Church

Hilo International Airport

Ma'ukele Lodge

Pahoa

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I can’t say enough about this place. I was apprehensive, to say the least. I am a self-described germaphobe who likes modern amenities. I like to stay in luxurious accommodations with all the bells and whistles. I travel with anti bacterial wipes. If that’s what you’re looking for, this is not the place for you, other than to say it was super clean. 

I had heard that the Big Island in general was more “rustic” in nature, so decided to go all in and try my best to put aside my fears. I was so glad I did and I found this gem. We rented the entire home which included one giant room with three beautiful, canopied beds and an outdoor shower- gulp. I wasn’t sold on that but like I said- I was willing to try to set aside my fears. As a back up, we did have a second option upstairs with an indoor shower and air conditioning. 

We fell asleep to the sounds of the tree frogs. The first morning I was terrified to shower but held my breath and did it. It was absolutely exhilarating. My daughter wants to build an outdoor shower at our house. This was followed by an unbelievably delicious breakfast on the porch while the kids walked out into the black sand beach. I stayed back and spoke to Mark who is so knowledgeable about everything to do on the island. I ignored all the research I had done and just wrote down a step by step list of what he said and followed it to a T - it was perfect. 

We spent three nights enjoying the island and our hosts. Raven and Mark - you are amazing and we can’t thank you enough for opening your home and your hearts to us. 

Mahalo!!

Paradise on earth

we love this place It is for people who love nature .. and frugt.  If not dont come - It is hippy cool and amazing. For the people who love this kind of vacation. Amazing host who make you the most amazing frugt for breakfast and take you around to see the nice spots in the area- We will be back - We love it- You have to love cats .- and nature -- if not dot go ! It is not for everyone. But it was 100% for us!

we love this place It is for people who love nature,  frugt and sea view.

Raven and Mark are incredible hosts and have created an amazing lodge in Big Island. Off the beaten path but yet close to town, it's the perfect escape. The suite was huge with a beautiful garden and outdoor shower. In the morning, Raven made delicious breakfast with eggs, toast and fruit presented very artistically! Rest of the day we spent in nearby beaches and also watched gorgeous sunsets from their lanai. Can't recommend this place enough!

Absolute dream!

If you want an experience and not a hotel, this is a good place to consider.  Don’t complain if you wanted a Marriott; it’s not the Marriott. The hostess and host are kind and genuine. The lodging is nestled in a neighborhood, but it feels almost like a jungle.  The shower is outside and is reasonably private.Don’t mind the geckos lingering nearby as you enjoy fresh fruit for breakfast.

An escapade, not an establishment

Away from the hustle and bustle of both Kona and Hilo - a great get away location not far from Pahoa.  We were greeted by Raven, our hostess, when we arrived and were immediately upgraded to a room with a private garden, complete with a wonderful hot water bath tub and shower, at no extra charge.  The beds are wonderfully soft and firm at the same time (magic?) with many billowy pillows and soft, high quality bedding.  Each bed had a bedside table on each side, reading lamp and plenty of outlet space. The mosquito netting was charming and romantic but we saw no sign of mosquitos.  The garden had lush vegetation, tropical flowers and tree frogs that sang us to sleep at night.  Raven takes great attention to detail and the room provided snorkel equipment, flip flops, sun tan lotion, skin soothing lotion, nice soaps, you name it.  Lots of soft fluffy towels, beach towels, etc. there was juice and flavored cans of water, fruit and other welcome snacks in the refrigerator.  There is shared space, including a kitchen, but we were too tired from great local activities to take advantage.  All the reviews rave about Raven’s breakfasts and they are on point.  Although there were other choices available we had fancy French toast with our beautiful fruit salads almost every day.  We were joined by beautiful, friendly geckos for breakfast, one of the reasons we chose Ma’ukele Lodge. One day when we had to leave very early for a snorkel excursion, Raven made us something special to eat on the way.  Mark, Raven’s partner, was a fount of local cultural/history info which, as anthropologists, we greatly enjoyed hearing about.  He and Raven can direct you to great local activities, even when the weather is not as hoped.  We saw many sea turtles very close up at Carl Smith beach nearby in Hilo and a little further away in the opposite direction towards Kona at Punalu’u - beautiful. Lack sand.  The lodge has its own beach a 3 minute walk from the door.  We could listen to waves crashing all night long in addition to tree frogs.  Raven is such a gracious host she even washed the wet clothes my boyfriend had put out to dry!  And on the last day, when we were leaving for the airport - our rental car would not start.  Raven quickly got a neighbor to give us a jump start (he would not accept any payment) and we made our plane on time!  This would be a great property for events like family reunions, weddings, and families staying with kids.

The ONLY place to stay on the big island

If you like hotels with all the amenities, this might not be the place for you.This is an amazing bed-and-breakfast!The house is surrounded by tropical plants and wildlife.All night you will be serenaded by frogs and birds. Our room had an outdoor shower and bath that were private and secluded. Every morning we had coffee and a wonderful fruit bowl. We were also offered eggs and toast. Our hosts, Raven And Mark, were very friendly and knowledgeable about the area.They had great recommendations on local beaches, local restaurants, and good places to visit all over the big island.I will definitely be staying here again!

What isn’t unique about this place? It’s an intimate b&b, we stayed in the larger room which has three full size beds with nets and a kitchenette. The bathtub and shower are outside - fenced from prying eyes but fun. The decor is Bohemian Eclectic and I spent quite a bit of time in the living room of the main house jamming with host Mark - he just got a stand up bass to go with the piano and ukes I remember from last time (did I mention we came back). Excellent breakfast on the deck looking at the ocean, geckos peeping at us. It’s not for people who absolutely need AC or who can’t handle the chorus of frogs doing their frog song at night. It’s way out there, geographically and figuratively. But we love it.

Raven is a sweet and phenomenal host, and the property is beautiful! Gorgeous views, private beach access to watch the sunrise. I loved the outdoor shower, and the beds were really comfy!

The Ma'ukele Lodge is a very unique place. The grounds and beach are gorgeous. The lava flow is right between the house and the ocean, and walking to the beach was an amazing and beautiful experience. The breakfast was great and so was sharing it with the geckos.

I am still blown away at how much I loved this place after a few days there. We normally stay at luxury hotels but a friend’s wedding in Pahoa brought us to Ma’ukele and I couldn’t be happier that we stayed there. I was apprehensive at first since I’m more of a fan of hotel rooms. Our host Raven immediately put me at ease with her welcoming demeanor and loving spirit.  Here are some of the highlights for me: First, it was incredibly clean. We stayed in the suite and it was immaculate. The bed was very comfortable and linens were of excellent quality, which resulted in some of the best sleep I’ve had in years. We appreciated Raven tidying up the room while we were out and about. Second, I was terrified of the outdoor shower set-up, but it was honestly one of the most amazing experiences ever. I’ve only felt that connection to nature while in African safaris. Third, Raven pays attention to the smallest details in order to make you feel at home. When my spouse mentioned liking a particular tea, we later found a brand new box of that same tea in our room that she had acquired for us. You may miss all the tiny details, but this is service unlike anything you’ll find in a hotel.  It’s the little things that really enhance an experience.

After coming back to the property each day from wedding related events, I appreciated the serenity and peace we got at Ma’ukele more and more.  I even told my spouse that the next time we need to get away from the world, this is the place to do it.  

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