Paradise in Puna! Private one-acre compound 3 blocks from the ocean. And yes, you can hear the surf crashing against the cliffs! Recently remodeled kitchen, guest bath and master bath New appliances throughout Indoor laundry Open floor plan w/great room and vaulted ceilings Ceiling fans throughout Spacious screened lanai Master BR w/walk-in closet & separate lanai Carport Wifi Direct TV 4G TV w/Blu-Ray player Lawn chairs, taning recliners Rock wall and gated entry Private botanical gardens Wherever it is on the island, you can get there from here in under 3 hours! 10-15 minute stroll (1/2 mile) to the coast: crashing surf, whale watching, surf fishing, hiking, biking picnics, sunrises & moonrises. 25-30 minute drive to: Hilo: Richardson Park (excellent snorkeling), Rainbow Falls, Banyan Drive, museums, theatre, galleries, shopping, paddleboarding, kayaking, biking. Old Pahoa Town: Fine dining, pizza, Italian, Thai, local, fish & chips, museums, galleries, music, nightlife. Kalapana: Black Sand Beach, Uncle Robert's every Wednesday night, hiking, biking. 45-60 minute drive to: Volcanoes National Park: Kīlauea Volcano, hiking, biking, camping. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Center Akaka Falls State Park Honokaa: fine dining, museums, antiques, theatre 60-90 minute drive to: Waiapio Valley Lookout: tours, hiking, Hi'ilawe Falls (1200 ft) Waimea: Fine dining, museums, galleries, horseback riding, theatre. Mauna Kea State Park: Cabins, observatories, sunrises and sunsets, extreme hiking and biking. Mauna Loa; Access road brings you to the 11,000 ft elevation. Both summits exceed 13,700 feet. 90-120 minute drive to: South Point (Green Beach): moderate to difficult hike. 4wd only. Captain Cook: Honaunau Bay Beach, aka Two-Step--awesome snorkeling site, Pu`uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park. Kailua-Kona :shopping, fine dining, whale watching, manta ray & snorkeling tours, deep sea fishing, submarien adventure, sun bathing, surfing, sunets. Hawi: Fine dining, galleries, museums, Pololu Valley, Flumin' Kohala Ditch Kayak Tour, Zip line tours.