hale Hapu’u guest house

 DIRECTIONS & self check in details

CHECK IN: Check in is between 3:00PM and 9:00PM. CHECK OUT: No later than 11:00AM

ADDRESS: 15-2010 12th Ave. Keaau, HI. 96749.  Google maps link: Hale Hapu’u  - https://goo.gl/maps/2TYmGEFG2H77UDQN8

LANDMARKS:  Look for 2 rock columns, a grey gate, and the address sign on the left side of gate (see 2 images below). We hope to avoid guests pulling into neighbor’s driveways, so please look for these landmarks. And please note if arriving in the evening hours: It is very dark here at night with little to no light pollution. So please keep this link handy at your arrival and use the above google maps PIN. Mahalo

PARKING:  Head up the gravel driveway and the guest gravel parking spot will be on the left side, across from guest house (see images below).  

SELF CHECK IN:  
- Pin pad for the property gate. - 0520 then press SEND.  
- Park car across from guest house in guest parking spot (see images below).
- There is a hanging lock box on the left side of the French doors. Lock box code is 0520. Key is within. Please hang on to key for the duration of stay.
- When inside, locate remote gate opener. Use this to let yourself in/out of property.
***IMPORTANT*** The automatic gate closes by itself approximately FIVE MINUTES after it is opened. Gate DOES NOT give warning prior to closing so please be aware of this 5 minute window.

Please contact us with any questions. We live directly behind the ohana and always happy to help!  808 345 5085. Mahalo, Scott and Tracy

IMAGES BELOW TO ASSIST YOU IN FINDING US AND CHECKING IN:

ohana (guesthouse) details:

WiFi Network: Hale Hapuu Guest
WiFi Password: Alohaguest2022

Host contact info: 808-345-5085 and we will respond as soon as possible.
Location 15-2010 12th Ave Kea’au in Hawaiian Paradise Park (HPP)
Police 808-966-5835 or 911 for emergencies
Fire 808-966-5810 (fire extinguisher on kitchenette counter)

Check in / out timing: Check in is between 3:00PM and 9:00PM. Check out is 11:00AM.

HOUSE RULES:

• ELECTRICITY:
  - *** Please turn off AC whenever leaving the ‘ohana ***
  - Please turn off lights / all electric when leaving the ‘ohana

• MOISTURE CONTROL. Mold is an issue here in Hawaii. Please help us keep the Ohana mold free:
  - Please feel free to leave windows open during day to keep the space cool while you are away. But close windows/doors at dusk.
  - Please run the bathroom tower fan after showering

• PEST CONTROL. We live in a rainforest with many pests:
  - Flying termites come out at dusk and are highly attracted to light. Please turn off outdoor lighting and close windows/doors at dusk.
  - Fruit flies thrive in this environment and love fruit / trash.  For your own comfort, feel free to leave trash outside of front door.  We will take it away.
  - Please keep all food prep, consumption and dish washing in the outside lānai to help reduce pests. 

• GROUNDS:
  - Please feel free to make yourselves at home on the front half of the property, but please do not climb on or remove lava features

• QUIET HOURS:
  - Please monitor noise levels during quiet hours of 7pm-8am 

• MISC:
  - Please remove shoes prior to entering hale (house)
  - Please no parties, events, unregistered guests, pets, smoking, or illegal substances on property
  - Please no open flames inside (candles, incense, etc.
  - NOTE: If the AC is accidentally left ON after leaving the guesthouse, the AC will be shut down remotely. FYI - We are on a solar and battery electric system. Conserving electricity allows our battery bank to charge to full capacity during the day.

CHECK OUT PROCEDURE - Please wash any used dishes and consolidate trash / recycle outside the front door.  Leave the key & gate opener on the coffee table.  And please message us when departing. NOTE: The gate will close 5 minutes after you open. Please open the gate right before you are ready to leave.

NOTES ABOUT WILDLIFE / PESTS: East Hawaii is a tropical rainforest ecosystem.  We have many varieties of bugs and critters.  Some critters you will see here on the windward side are cockroaches, centipedes, and various geckos.  And we have an abundance of wild pigs, mongoose, and chickens.  To keep the ‘Ohana pest free, we have monthly pest control visits, hire a professional house keeping service, and request that guests keep food consumption outside.  We also have a fully fenced property with remote gate to keep the wild pigs out. 

 ESSENTIALS PROVIDED:

• Living Room/Bedroom:
  Air mattress can be found in the walk in closet (please message for sheets/linens if using the air mattress)
  Coasters on end table
  Luggage racks in walk in closet
  DVDs, travel books, Hawaiian music cd in TV stand drawer
  Board games in TV stand
  Air conditioner remote is on bed side table.  Please only use the remote on/off button to control AC. 

• Kitchen:
  Recycling bin under right kitchen cabinet (glass, metal, cardboard only) garbage & recycling pick up outside of ‘ohana unit front door
  Stove top burner is located on the BBQ grill. Use our pots / pans to boil water and pan fry foods.
  Coffee & filters, tea, sugar, salt and pepper provided in kitchen cabinets
  When finished with the coffee maker, please keep reservoirs open to allow for drying
  Cleaning supplies & bug repellent under kitchenette sink
  Fire extinguisher on kitchen counter
  Paper plates for picnics in upper kitchen cabinet, please consider the environment and utilize the provided reusable dinner plates when possible
  Potholders in kitchen lazy Susan
  Utensils, bag clips, and extra ice cube trays in right kitchen drawer
  Bottle and can opener in crock on countertop
  Mixing bowls, pots, strainer, cutting board, aluminum foil and pan in kitchen lazy Susan
  Sponges, dish soap, and dish rack in outdoor kitchenette
  Grilling utensils and lighter in outdoor kitchenette cabinet

• Bathroom
  Shower chair in bathroom closet
  Waffle bath robes in walk-in closet
  Bubble bath & candles for outdoor tub (do not burn candles inside)
  Hair dryer in bottom bathroom drawer
  Step stool in bathroom closet for raising and lowering outside bathroom shades if needed
  Extra toilet paper rolls in drawer of sink vanity
  First aid kit can be found in the top right bathroom drawer
  Bathtub caddy for outdoor soaking tub under bathroom sink

• Excursion:
  Hooks outside front & side door for hanging wet raincoats
  Beach towels in walk-in closet
  Camp & Beach chairs in outdoor storage chest back of Hale Hapu’u
  Pool noodles for snorkeling in outdoor storage chest back of Hale Hapu’u
  Clothes line in outside bathroom to hang beach towels/swimsuits to dry
  Picnic basket above kitchen cabinets (step stool in bathroom closet)
  Small collapsible cooler in upper right kitchen cabinet
  Umbrellas in umbrella holder by front door (please leave wet umbrellas open under the lānai to dry)

• General:
  Hamper for towel and linen change in walk-in closet - set hamper outside of ‘ohana unit front door for towel change mid-stay
  Towels are changed on the 4th night / Sheets are changed after a week
  Garbage removal on a daily basis.  We encourage guests to empty trash often and leave outside front door.  We will take it away from there.  This will help reduce/eliminate fruit flies and make your stay much more enjoyable.   

LOCAL THINGS TO DO*:

Shipman’s / Ha’ena Beach (hike through canopy to black sand beach with turtles in the Park)
HPP Swap Meet 2nd Saturday of each month 7am-11am at the HPP Activity Center (between 16th & 17th on Maku’u)
Maku’u Farmers Market
Pohiki/Isaac Hale Beach (newest black sand beach in the world)
Richardson Beach Park in Hilo for snorkeling
Pana’ewa Zoo
King Kamehameha statue in downtown Hilo
The Tsunami Museum
Mauna Loa Macadamias
Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Gardens
‘Akaka Falls
Hilo Farmers Market (runs every day, but “big days” are Wed & Sat)
Punalu’u Beach (sea turtles – please keep your distance, they are protected by law)
Volcanoes National Park
Star gazing atop Mauna Kea
Volcano Winery tasting
Hawai’i Humane Society (Kea’au) - take a shelter dog out for a field trip - for more information visit https://www.hihs.org/programs/fieldtrips

HOST RECOMENDATIONS RESTAURANTS / EATERIES*:

Kaleo’s (restaurant Pahoa)
Black Rock (bar Pahoa)
L&L (local food Pahoa)
Coco Cantina (Mexican Pahoa)
Thai Thep (Thai Pahoa)
Number 1 Chinese (Chinese Pahoa)
Pahoa Fresh Fish (locally caught Pahoa)
I Want Ice Cream (ice cream Pahoa)
Two Ladies Kitchen (mochi Hilo)
Ding Tea (bubble tea Hilo)
Sugar Coast Candy (freshly made chocolates Hilo)
Kula Shave Ice (Shave ice Hilo)
Saucy Dog (custom build hot dogs to-go Hilo)
Hilo Burger Joint (restaurant Hilo)
Café 100 (local window service Hilo)
Hawaiian Style Café (local food Hilo)
Ponds (vintage Hawai’i higher end dining on Hilo Bay)
Ken’s House of Pancakes (a Big Island institution open 24 hrs Hilo)
Dimple Cheek Cafe (Mountain View - on way to Volcanoes National Park)
Countryside Cafe (breakfast/lunch Kea’au)

 SHOPPING:

Long’s Drugs (drug store with section for souvenirs Kea’au/Pahoa)
Malama’s (grocery Pahoa)
Jungle Love (sarongs/t-shirts/etc. Pahoa)

THINGS TO DO IN OTHER AREAS OF THE BIG ISLAND*:

Pololu Valley Lookout (and hike)
Pu’ukohola He’iau (archeological site from King Kamehameha)
Rent kayaks from Ehu & Kai in Kalakekua to paddle across (dolphin sightings) and snorkel at the Captain Cook monument
Night snorkel with the manta rays in the most environmentall friendly, ancient Hawaiian traditional way - paddling an outrigger canoe with ANelakai Adventures
Hulihe’e Palace - summer vacation home of Hawaiian royalty
Anaeho’omalu Beach for snorekling & shave ice
Hapuna Beach - large, white sandy beach
Petroglyph Field in Waikaloa across from King’s shops

FOOD ON KONA SIDE*:

Kona Canoe Club at sunset - great view & affordable dishes (look for fish in the backlit breaking waves)
Island Fish N Chips - window service with great fish & shrimp seated at a koi pond/lake in Waikaloa King’s Shops near the petroglyph field mentioned above
Original Big Island Shave Ice Company (OBISIC) in Waikaloa King’s Shops near the petroglyph field & Island Fish N Chips
Kona Brewing Company - brewery tour & restaurant (food is so-so, but variety of beers not availabe in store “Koko Brown”)
808 Grindz Cafe - yummy breakfast dishes

ALSO AVAILABLE:

ARE YOU A SWIMMER? If you are a competitive / distance swimmer and are interested in swimming with me, please message. I swim 1-4 miles daily and can take you to my favorite open water locations for some of the best swimming in the world!
Coffee tours
Hawaiian Vanilla Tours/The Vanillerie tour
Tea plantation tours (Mauna Kea, Big Island Tea, Tea Hawai’i)
Chocolate orchard tours (Kuaiwi Farm, Honoka’a, Hamakua, Puna Gold)
Taro farm tours
Kuiawi Farm - mac nuts, kona coffe, avocados, bananas, tea, citrus, veggies, jams, etc.
Starseed Ranch - tropical fruit trees with farm to table dinner offered
OK Farms - lycee, longan, rambutan, cinnamon, nutmeg, heart of palm, cacao, coffee, etc.
Bee keeping tours, goat dair farm, coral lab tour, sea horse farm, octopus farm, etc.
Magical Creatures Sanctuary - rescued animals with special needs tours on Saturdays
Waipio Valley overlook
Hamakua Coast

IMPORTANT & ADDITIONAL GATE AND DIGITAL DOOR LOCK INFO:

• In a rare case of gate malfunction, please call Scott at 808 345 5085. If I am not available, please take following steps:
  Locate the motorized gate opener arm on the inner side of the gate.
  Locate the pin and R shaped cotter pin.
  Remove cotter pin, pin, and washer to open the gate manually. And please close gate manually and reinsert washer, pin, and cotter pin.
  See images below.

• If the Ohana door lock is not working OR if you lock yourself out, please find a magnetic key box in the lanai sink cabinet and physical key within. The key box is magnetized to the underside of the sink (but please check within this cabinet is you dont see it on the sink underside). See images below.

*Neither Scott Zuziak nor Tracy Zuziak are not responsible for any accident, illness, or injury to any guest or for any loss/damage of any property, vehicle, or valuables of any kind while following any recommendations provided within this binder, website, or verbally