Aloha couples, honeymooners, and avid hikers seeking an unforgettable adventure! Come and experience living in rainforest, enjoy the smell of fresh air in your private lanai. Listen to the sound of nature and feel the local Island of Hawaii vibe in our simple minimalist guest house centrally located between Hilo (Falls and Beaches) and National Volcano Park (active volcano). Hideaway in our eco friendly home. It’s the perfect place to slow down and recharge. The space Our Hale Hookipa (Guest House) is a private and comfortable studio with a private bathroom, private entrance, and private lanai. Design to be minimalist, simple, and peaceful to help you focus on what is important. It is a perfect place to rest your head after a full day of exploring the Big Island. Our guest house has a hybrid spring and memory foam queen mattress, a futon and blackout curtains. Two adults and two kids would be perfect. A fridge with freezer and coffee maker is available. Your private lanai is equipped with an outdoor grill with side burner, basic cooking utensils and a picnic table. Are you a coffee lover? Experience living inside our coffee farm. You will be surrounded by different coffee varieties. It is our vision to produce quality coffee like Kona and Kau. Harvest coffee with us if it’s in season. We also have a variety of vegetables, herbs, and tea around and you are welcome to enjoy. We have the endemic Mamaki Tea which can be found only here in Hawaii, look for the red vein leaves on the left side of the fence. To use mamaki tea, boil the leaves to extract the red antioxidant then leave overnight. Enjoy hot or cold the next day, it has a vanilla aftertaste. Our house is eco-friendly, we clean using non-toxic chemicals. The included shampoo, body wash, and dish soap are all plant-based with no harsh chemicals. Enjoy our clean and environmentally friendly place. Don’t forget to relax in your private lanai and enjoy the starry nights and milky way, you will never see from the mainland. Here on the Island, you will hear both wild and domestic animals. If the sounds bother you, you will be happy with our double framed wall (rare in the island) just close your doors and windows. Note that we keep light to a minimum so we can enjoy the beauty of the sky! Notes: Limited time in the island but you want to see more? Then talk to us. We can help you plan, and be your private chaufer. We will drive/tour your family or group around the island, cheaper than commercial tour per-person rate. If this is booked, check out our other unit Kope Hale 2 on Airbnb. Guest access Gated house with reserved parking space. No contact check-in. Other things to note Do not use the address in GPS, you will end up in the wrong house. Most of the map's directions are not correct here in Hawaii. See check-in instructions. If you moved the bed, chairs, etc. please put it back when you checkout.