YOUR OWN PRIVATE SWIMMABLE TIDE POOL is just outside the door! White Orchid Retreat is located in Vacationland, a popular area of Kapoho famous for its unique tide pools. (There is nothing quite like the tide pools anywhere else in the islands!) Most of Kapoho's many visitors swim or snorkel in one...view full description of the public ponds, but the gardens of White Orchid Retreat surround its own tranquil, tropical tide pool (with sister property Orchid Elua at the other end). Cement steps make it easy to get in and out, and you see the pond from most rooms in the house as well as from the lanai (patio). Windows surround the house, bringing the beauty and reflections of the natural pool indoors.
WHITE ORCHID RETREAT IS A NEW HOME (completed in the fall of 2007) with an open floor plan, high ceilings, wood floors, and tasteful touches around every corner. Its custom furnishings were hand-picked and imported from the Philippines where some of the finest furniture crafters are located. The house is all on one level and designed to give two couples traveling together the utmost privacy.
THE MASTER BEDROOM HAS AN INVITING KING BED with Ralph Lauren linens and an open Jacuzzi tub with shower. Windows on two sides of the master bedroom bring the outdoors in through the breezy window coverings. The second bedroom has a queen bed, windows to the gardens, and a desk area with high-speed access of course! High-quality linens and furnishings make this a very special place.
EACH BEDROOM HAS A HALF BATH next to the bedroom, and each bedroom has its own private outdoor shower just outside. If you're uncomfortable using an outdoor shower, the house has a conventional shower as well. The den has a day bed, flat-screen TV, and DVD player. White Orchid Retreat sleeps five comfortably.
FOR MORE ADVENTUROUS SNORKELING, just take the 5-minute walk (we'll show you the secret way!) to the Waiopae Marine Conservation Area, acres and acres of oceanfront ponds that contain an astonishing variety of fish, sea creatures, and of course the _honu,_ the beloved Hawaiian sea turtles. The tide pools provide a safe and inviting environment for even the novice swimmer to snorkel or just float in crystal clear 80-degree water year 'round, without worry of surf or currents, perfect for those who are not comfortable in the open ocean. For guests at ease in the water, Kapoho and the rest of the Big Island have much more to explore.
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Amenities
Culture
- 15 minutes to Pahoa
- 45 minutes to Hilo
- Kehena Black Sand Beach
- Near Kapoho Tide Pools
- Volcanoes National Park
Entertainment
- Beach Chairs
- CD Player
- Cooler
- DVD Player
- Satellite TV
- Stereo System
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Cookware
- Full Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Living
- Ceiling Fans
- High Speed Internet
- Ironing Board
- Jacuzzi Tub
- Linens
- Phone with Answering Machine
- Washer & Dryer
Outdoor
- BBQ Grill
- Patio
- Unassigned Offstreet Parking
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Reviewed by Amanda T.
Amanda T. from Mason, TN recommends this
property. Stayed 5 days in
May, 2009Very nice and big, much more room than we really needed. The dishwasher and washer/dryer were very appreciated also. One tip - the blender leaks, so if you are wanting to make margaritas for example, add the tequila last so it doesn't end up all over the counter. Also, the "swimmable" pond is very picturesque and we enjoyed the view, but the water was murky and smelled bad. We only took one swim. The tidepools, a short walk away, are awesome though, so if you want to swim, go there.(and pack some snorkle gear)
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