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Historic Guest Cottage • A/C • Pool • 2BR/2BA

Keaau vacation home with kitchen

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Ha'ena Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Keaau

In Keaau .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center. Kilauea Caverns of Fire and Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 14 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Coconut Island Park - 18 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 18 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Ha'ena Beach - 22 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 23 min drive - 13.4 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Fairway Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Saucy Mama’s - ‬13 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.

Historic Guest Cottage • A/C • Pool • 2BR/2BA

Experience the charm of old Hawai‘i in this historic 2BR/2BA cottage (now with AC!) on a former sugar plantation estate. Surrounded by the island jungle and timeless beauty, this serene escape blends heritage charm with modern comfort.

Inside, you’ll find original floors, moldings, trims, and weighted wood sash windows that reflect the craftsmanship of a bygone era.

Enjoy shared pool access, sip coffee on the lanai, or simply relax to the sounds of nature.
We are surrounded by about ten acres of luscious botanical gardens, meadows, orchards, and jungle, preserving its unique plantation ambiance.
It allows you to connect with the charm of a past simpler life, as it used to be a century ago on the Island.

Our estate is rich in island history that dates back beyond the plantation era to ancient Hawaiian legends and fairytales. The land was originally owned by King William Charles Lunalilo. The land was then purchased by the Shipman Family and the main residence was built in 1898 as the home to the Ola'a Sugar Planation Manager.

It was sold by the Shipman Family in the 1980's after the collapse of the Hawai'i sugar industry and has been privately owned since that time. The estate has been featured in books, films, commercials and television shows.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 13 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed on lanai

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place trash in black can behind main residence
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No visitors during quiet hours. Remove shoes before entering.
Close all doors and windows when using A/C and turn off A/C when leaving the cottage.
Furniture is not to be rearranged.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There are mostly safety concerns

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed on lanai

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GE-079-875-0720-01, TA-079-875-0720-01, 160030850000

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Guest Cottage • A/C • Pool • 2BR/2BA to the airport?

This vacation home is 9.8 mi (16-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Guest Cottage • A/C • Pool • 2BR/2BA have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Guest Cottage • A/C • Pool • 2BR/2BA to the beach?

This vacation home is 5.4 mi (14-min drive) from Ha'ena Beach and 10.6 mi (20-min drive) from Onekahakaha Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Historic Guest Cottage • A/C • Pool • 2BR/2BA offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Guest Cottage • A/C • Pool • 2BR/2BA?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Historic Guest Cottage • A/C • Pool • 2BR/2BA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Guest Cottage • A/C • Pool • 2BR/2BA?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Guest Cottage • A/C • Pool • 2BR/2BA have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Historic Guest Cottage • A/C • Pool • 2BR/2BA have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Guest Cottage • A/C • Pool • 2BR/2BA to downtown Keaau?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from Keaau.