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Palolo Paradise Preserve

Hosted by Rick · Honolulu, Hawaii

2 guests max

Palolo Paradise Preserve There is an exceptional slice of paradise on Oahu, close to downtown Honolulu and just 5 miles (15 minutes) from Waikiki Beach. Hidden up a mile-long, narrow, winding road, across three little bridges, and into the jungle at the back of Palolo Valley lies 14 acres of tropical beauty and a cozy tent. The tent is situated among towering trees with a view of a large grassy meadow. It is off the grid, using catchment water and solar power. A large lanai provides an ideal place to sit and enjoy the cool breezes and frequent rain showers. The 14-acre private property, surrounded by nearly endless conservation forest, offers an exceptional setting for the restoration of body and soul—a healthy and inspirational sanctuary of seclusion, peace, and tranquility. The land is a tableau of soft greens and gentle light, inviting you to reconnect with nature and improve your mental, physical, and cognitive well-being. Feel the invigoration and deep peace—the mana, the life force and energy believed to exist in all living things. It is in the forest, the soil, and the rain, all yours to enjoy in peaceful solitude, aside from the owners, who live at the far end of the property. There are several short hiking trails, as well as a valley hike leading to a private waterfall. The tent is furnished with a Civil War-era full-size bed formerly owned by the Brodhead family, whose ancestors fought in the American Revolutionary War. There is also a private shower, restroom, and BBQ grill. Umbrellas and rain jackets are provided for the frequent, and sometimes heavy, rainfall that keeps the area so green and lush. The property is forested with kukui, koa, guava, eucalyptus deglupta, eucalyptus robusta, cinnamon, banana, mountain apple, and avocado trees, along with red, white, and yellow flowering ginger and a variety of heliconias. The mission of the owners, Rick Ralston and Sue Jansen, is to restore their 14 acres to a more pristine condition by removing invasive trees and plants and reforesting the land with native Hawaiian species, complemented by carefully selected flowering plants and fruit trees to create a thriving tropical garden paradise.Palolo Paradise Preserve There is an exceptional slice of paradise on Oahu close to downtown Honolulu and just 5 miles and 15 minutes from Waikiki beach. Hidden up a mile-long, narrow, winding road, over 3 little bridges, and into the jungle in the back of Palolo Valley lies 14 acres of tropical beauty and a cozy tent. The tent is situated amongst towering trees with a view of a large grassy meadow. The tent is off the grid, using catchment water and solar electrical power. A large lanai provides an ideal area to sit and enjoy the cool breezes and the frequent rain showers. The 14 acres of private property surrounded by nearly endless conservation forest provides an exceptional place for restoration of body and soul, a healthy and inspirational sanctuary of seclusion, peace, and tranquility. The land is a tableau of soft greens and gentle light. A place for restoration of body and soul, spending time in nature to improve mental, physical, and cognitive health. Feel the invigoration and deep peace, the mana, the energy of that life force of all living things. It is the forest, the soil, the rain. Yours to enjoy alone, other than for the owners at the far end of the property. There are some short hiking trails and a valley hike to a private waterfall. The tent is furnished with a Civil War era full-size bed formerly from the Brodhead family, whose ancestors fought in the American Revolutionary War. There is a private shower and restroom, and a BBQ grill. Umbrellas and rain jackets are provided to deal with the frequent and often heavy rainfall, which keeps the area so green and lush. The land is forested with kukui trees, koa trees, guava trees, eucalyptus deglupta, eucalyptus robusta, cinnamon trees, and flowering ginger in red, white , and yellow with various heliconias, banana, mountain apple, and avocado trees. The mission for owners Rick Ralston and Sue Jansen is to restore their 14 acres to a more pristine condition, eradicate invasive trees and plants, and reforest with indigenous Hawaiian trees and plants with the addition of selective flowering plants and fruit trees to create a delightful tropical garden paradise.

What to expect

Canvas tent

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

2 guests max

Toilet available

Flush toilet

Pets allowed

No campfires

Potable water available

Showers available

Hot water

Bins available

Trash bin

Picnic table present

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Strict

Minimum nights: 2 nights

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

During your trip

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

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Palolo Paradise Preserve

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Canvas tent · Sleeps 2

Palolo Paradise Preserve There is an exceptional slice of paradise on Oahu close to downtown Honolulu and just 5 miles and 15 minutes from Waikiki beach. Hidden up a mile-long, narrow, winding road, over 3 little bridges, and into the jungle in the back of Palolo Valley lies 14 acres of tropical beauty and a cozy tent. The tent is situated amongst towering trees with a view of a large grassy meadow. The tent is off the grid, using catchment water and solar electrical power. A large lanai provides an ideal area to sit and enjoy the cool breezes and the frequent rain showers. The 14 acres of private property surrounded by nearly endless conservation forest provides an exceptional place for restoration of body and soul, a healthy and inspirational sanctuary of seclusion, peace, and tranquility. The land is a tableau of soft greens and gentle light. A place for restoration of body and soul, spending time in nature to improve mental, physical, and cognitive health. Feel the invigoration and deep peace, the mana, the energy of that life force of all living things. It is the forest, the soil, the rain. Yours to enjoy alone, other than for the owners at the far end of the property. There are some short hiking trails and a valley hike to a private waterfall. The tent is furnished with a Civil War era full-size bed formerly from the Brodhead family, whose ancestors fought in the American Revolutionary War. There is a private shower and restroom, and a BBQ grill. Umbrellas and rain jackets are provided to deal with the frequent and often heavy rainfall, which keeps the area so green and lush. The land is forested with kukui trees, koa trees, guava trees, eucalyptus deglupta, eucalyptus robusta, cinnamon trees, and flowering ginger in red, white , and yellow with various heliconias, banana, mountain apple, and avocado trees. The mission for owners Rick Ralston and Sue Jansen is to restore their 14 acres to a more pristine condition, eradicate invasive trees and plants, and reforest with indigenous Hawaiian trees and plants with the addition of selective flowering plants and fruit trees to create a delightful tropical garden paradise.

No campfires

Toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

Showers

Picnic table

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Location

Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Rick R.

Joined in June 2026

Palolo Paradise Preserve

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Palolo Paradise Preserve

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