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LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a!

Hilo accommodation with kitchen

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms984 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Honoli'i Beach Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainbow Falls
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hilo

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor and 2 miles (3 km) of Honoli'i Beach Park with a stay here. Naha Stone and Kalakaua Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Honoli'i Beach Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Rainbow Falls - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 11 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Puka Puka Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Temple Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Booch Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a!

Kai Cottage in the quiet Pauka'a neighborhood a few minutes drive north of downtown Hilo is the perfect vacation spot for exploring Hilo, Volcano and the eastern coast of Hawaii Island. This plantation era cottage, built in 1966, is designed to take advantage of coastal trade winds by sitting up off the ground and boasting ventilation windows and ceiling fans. There are nice ocean views across the street from the front lanai. Kai Cottage has two bedrooms, each with a queen sized bed. There is one full bathroom with a combination bathtub and shower located between the two bedrooms, plus a half bathroom ensuite with the larger bedroom. We host up to 4 guests.

The kitchen has a bar height table to seat 4 people comfortably. We have cookware and dishes for most cooking adventures! Enjoy lounging in the living room with a full view of the ocean across the street or on the small front lanai. If you're an early riser the sunrise can be extraordinary here! There is a TV for streaming your own accounts and WiFi is free.

From our location take advantage of the sites of historic Hilo Town like Rainbow Falls, Imiloa Planetarium, Hilo Farmer's Market, and soooo many great restaurants and lovely shops. Downtown Hilo is just a five minute drive from Kai Cottage. Every visitor to Hawaii Island must check out Volcanoes National Park which is a nice half or full day experience. To the north of Kai Cottage is the historic Hamakua Corridor. Visit Akaka Falls, try a cow cuddling experience, or a vanilla farm tour!

Book with confidence—this is a licensed, legal vacation rental managed by professionals with decades of local experience. Always double check that you are booking a place that is operating legally in Hawaii - no surprises, just aloha!
STVR: 19-365316
NUC: 19-1823
TA-021-648-2304-01

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 984 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 3270160400000, GE-044-043-6736-01, TA-044-043-6736-01

Property is also known as

2624-272498

Frequently asked questions

How close is LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a! to the airport?

This cottage is 7 mi (13-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a! to the beach?

This cottage is 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Honoli'i Beach Park and 6.1 mi (13-min drive) from Onekahakaha Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a! to downtown Hilo?

This cottage is 0.5 mi away from Paukaa.

LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

HV Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host did a great job in accomodating our requests and was readily available when needed. The property itself is beautiful...someone did a beautiful job of stone masonry in the backyard. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

H V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, fit our needs, host responded promptly. Fresh avocado was bonus and much appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paleah M.

Perfect location, comfortable stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of four had the best time at this cute spot. Honoli'i beach is just around the corner! Quiet and peaceful neighborhood. The house is well appointed with extra linens, beach towels, a well stocked pantry and fridge with all the basics for home cooking. The washer and dryer helped so much too. The frogs are loud at night but we LOVED it - our own white noise spa soundtrack. We would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Lloyd & Bridget H.

Great view and location, otherwise not so much

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The online pictures and reviews were not what we found upon entering the cottage for the first time. It was not clean or well maintained. We took our shoes off as we do at our home in CO. My white socks that I wore before unpacking my slippers were totally black on the bottoms. Our guest relations contact responded in a timely manner to our texts.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Oleksandr L.

It’s alright

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cosy little cottage. There’s no A/C, only fans - but it was alright (we didn’t stay in during the day). There’s no dishwasher, but it’s fine if you don’t cook and eat a lot at the cottage. The furniture is old, but it works. What I’d suggest is to put clear labels on all the light switches or write instructions, because it’s confusing: what switch is for what fixture or outlets, plus the remotes and fans - we ended up flipping switches to get lights where we wanted them and still didn’t figure it all out.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Samantha T.

July Vacay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Absolutely beautiful location - just minutes away from the most wonderful pebbly sand beach, Honoli'i Beach Park, where you can also play in a lagoon undearneath the Hawai'i Belt Rd bridge. You can see the ocean waves from the lanai and you really feel nestled into the forest. The house was super cute and well laid out. Cons include a lack of attention to detail of the house - cheap curtains don't do much against the morning sun, the front screen door was broken, and there weren't ceiling fans and the floor fans didn't do much to circulate the air unless pointed directly at you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025