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Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental

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Relax by the oceanfront pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with a hot tub and comfortable seating, offering breathtaking ocean views and a tranquil atmosphere.
Relax in this spacious living area with a large sofa set and ocean views through large windows.
Stroll through the serene garden, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a decorative metal tree sculpture.
Enjoy ocean views from the kitchen, where you can cook and relax with a coffee maker and ample counter space.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61844 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Keaau, Hawaii
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Keaau

Oceanside stay.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Hobby Garden Hawaii and 9 miles (15 km) of Pahoa Museum. Lava Tree State Monument is within 12 miles (20 km) and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 39 min drive - 21.9 miles
  • Coconut Island Park - 43 min drive - 24.2 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 43 min drive - 24.5 miles
  • Ha'ena Beach - 48 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 49 min drive - 26.1 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blane's Drive Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pooki's Bakeshop & Deli - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Liquid Life - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Carrisal Cuisine - ‬12 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.

Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental

Let the oceanfront, gated retreat of Hilo Shangrila envelop you, with its private saltwater pool, hot tub, and covered lanai, all just a stone's throw from the peaceful Pacific. New air conditioning has been added in all bedrooms for total guest comfort. We are constantly upgrading our home with guest comfort in mind! Situated in the quiet, rural Hawaiian Paradise Park neighborhood, the home beautifully accommodates six guests.

Hilo Shangrila's airy, inviting living room and well-equipped kitchen feature soaring ceilings and a wall of glass doors to maximize ocean views and indoor-outdoor living. The home also boasts a dining space for six in full view of the ocean, an office space and additional sitting area, and a laundry area.

The master bedroom at Hilo Shangrila offers more vaulted ceilings, a king-size bed, a walk-in closet, and an ensuite bath with a walk-in shower. The welcoming guest bedroom also has high ceilings and a queen-size bed, as well as its own full bath just steps away, with a large tub and shower. The third sleeping area is adjacent to the master bedroom and has a pull out sofa.

The saltwater swimming pool has a breathtaking view of the brilliant blue Pacific. Its surrounding lanai provides the opportunity to soak up the warm Hawaiian sun or lounge in the shade. A covered hot tub is the perfect setting for enjoying cooler evenings, and a gas barbecue grill creates another option for meals at home.

This Puna-area home on the Big Island's east side allows easy access to attractions such as black-sand Kehena Beach, Pohoiki (aka Isaac Hale) Beach Park, and the Na Ala Hele hiking trail. In nearby Pahoa town, guests will find excellent seafood, Italian, Mexican and Filipino restaurants, along with a 50's-style coffee shop and a natural foods market. At the farmers' markets, take advantage of the opportunity to sample unusual local fruits (like passion fruit, star fruit, lychee, mango, and papaya); feast on a homemade crepe with bananas, chocolate and cream; try some homemade Thai noodles or salads; find a unique, hand-crafted piece from a Big Island artist; enjoy a soothing professional massage; or experience authentic Hawaiian music. Live the authentic Hawaiian lifestyle of aloha at Hilo Shangrila!

Standard occupancy for this rental is 2 guests with a max occupancy of 6 guests.

This is a Hawaii County licensed short term rental.
TA-132-064-9728-01
STVR-19-348719
NUC-19-385

Property manager

Salt Water Vacations, Hilo, Hawaii.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours 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: 1,844 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number TA-132-064-9728-01, GE-132-064-9728-01

Property is also known as

2624-190799
Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental to the airport?

This vacation home is 20 mi (34-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental to the beach?

This vacation home is 15.6 mi (27-min drive) from Ha'ena Beach and 17 mi (29-min drive) from Kapoho Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental to downtown Keaau?

This vacation home is 2.2 mi away from Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Briana T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning location!!!

Absolutely stunning/beautiful location!!! Right on the ocean!! Very secluded as it is in a neighborhood so plan on being about a half hour out of Hilo. Very clean and organized house, beds were very comfortable, ceiling fans in every room. We also made use of the extra Ohano unit, which had an AC unit & fan. The primary bedroom and 2nd bedroom both had floor AC units which kept the rooms very comfortable. The pool is a salt water pool and very well maintained! We also were able to have a coconut from one of the palm trees. This was my son’s 13th birthday trip and this house allowed us to make so many memories!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation

Everything was just as listed except the view was even better than expected!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most relaxing getaway

We stayed here for two weeks. We were not ready to leave. Beautiful home. Beautiful view. The house is very clean and well stocked for cooking. Comfy furniture inside and out. The hot tub is a bonus. The pool was cool, but I was able to get in 3-4 times. Bring your binoculars. Whale playground just out back. The only problem-any rental we do from now on will pale in comparison.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful oceanfront home

We really enjoyed this home. It was big enough for our family of 6. Clean & well equipped. The home is in great condition & felt classy. The oceanfront deck, hot tub & pool were awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love Hilo Shangrila

We absolutely loved our week at Hilo Shangrila! The waterfront location with breathtaking views and watching the sunrise every morning was amazing! The home is very comfortable and nicely decorated. It is on a dead end street in a very quiet neighborhood…we never heard anything but the ocean and the frogs at night. I would absolutely stay there again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Excellent vacation

Excellent vacation. Was disappointed with a dirty pool , unclean kitchen and cockroaches covering food crumbs left behind upon our arrival
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this property

We loved this property, the views were beautiful (including watching sea turtles playing in the waves) and we used both the pool and hot tub as the weather was rainy. A good location for a day trip to the Volcano National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful and relaxing home

We really enjoyed our time at this home! It is a well maintained home and property and suited our family of four perfectly! Between the pool over looking the turtle filled ocean and the hot tub my girl’s throughly enjoyed their time while my husband and I could relax to the quiet in the waves from the ocean. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

This home has a million dollar view with the pool oceanfront. You can see the neighboring homes but it’s not a noisy neighborhood at all. The home has most all the necessities you’d need for your stay. Beds were comfortable and showers were very good. There is the extra guest house where my 15 and 9 year old stayed and they thought it was great to get their own space. It’s quite a way from Hilo but the view and neighborhood is worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and communication

We really enjoyed it! We would do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dmitriy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very beautiful!

Amazing stay with amazing views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G., Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful waterfront property

great house directly on ocean with nice house and pool
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Wonderful property, more beautiful in person than in the pictures. Pool, backyard and views were awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We had a really great stay here! The view is even better than the pictures, we had everything we needed, and had no troubles with the check-in process. We would definitely stay here again if we ever get back to this island!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed

Great spot near Pahoa and Hilo, and you will not want to leave the back yard. Pics speak for themselves
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

We'll Be Back

This is our second stay, but certainly not our last. We have some very specific "wants" for our Hawaiian holiday. Single story, private pool, oceanfront, doesn't cost us an arm and a leg...and Hilo Shangri La provides all of this. It is a funky, Hawaiian beach house and we love it. Due to airline schedule changes we had to make numerous changes to our reservation and every interaction was positive and fun.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blake B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning

Our stay at Hilo Shangrila was everything we were hoping for and then some. The view out back is one that never gets old, and it left us awe-struck every day. Communication was thorough and timely. The home itself was extremely clean and as listed. The pool and hot tub combination was also great and both extremely clean. If you're looking for a peaceful slice of paradise, you won't be disappointed. While I'm not sure if our travels will bring us back to Hilo, I couldn't imagine staying anywhere else after our experience here - we're still talking about it even after returning home! Many thanks for making this available for our family to enjoy as a very memorable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Peter G., Birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting but remote

The house is on an amazing ocean front lot and we loved spending time by the pool. At the end of the street is an amazing area where the water meets the rocks. The neighbors on either side have a lot of deferred maintenance on their properties so you have to be able to line of put blinders on and look straight out to the rocks and ocean. It is quite a drive from the airport so be prepared and stop for groceries as you drive through Hilo. It’s a long way back.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo trip

Excellent ocean front property- quiet location great place to relax. Whales made an appearance a few times
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

James E., Las Cruces, New Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding views!

Quiet, peaceful surroundings. Outstanding views. Wonderful house with all the amenities. Pool next to the ocean is perfect. Great kitchen and a very relaxing house. Neighborhood is very quiet and safe. Worth every penny! One of the best houses we have rented. Highly recommended!! Five stars!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

paula w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing and Magical

This place has a feel of old Hawaii- a drop dead gorgeous piece of property. You look out the windows and see the pool and beyond it is the Pacific Ocean with its nonstop waves. We ate outside at the patio table every evening. I swam in the pool once or twice a day. The house is architecturally interesting and so lovely. It had everything we needed. I am totally flummoxed by the negative review. This place is wonderful. It makes the condo we are now in on the other side of the Big Island disappointing. Thank-you so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B., Kīhei

Liked: Cleanliness

So RELAXING!

Beautiful property. We enjoyed our stay. House was really nice, well stocked, clean, and comfortable. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly Y., Lawrenceburg, usa

Liked: Cleanliness

Whirlwind Hawaii

This house was everything we could need while on the Hilo side of Hawaii. We have stayed before COVID and house was down the street from here, but not near as nice. Would stay again in a heartbeat! Easy to find in the dark and comfortable for everyone with the guest house included.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

lindsay c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique private pool

Anyone who books this house is booking it for the pool and view, and this aspect of the house did not disappoint! The private pool with the expansive view is a treat. There are 4 loungers. We had very unfortunate weather, but the hot tub helped because we would just into the pool and then warm up in the hot tub. There are no lights in the pool for night time. The house itself is very functional. It is old but cozy and the Hawaiian decor gives it a vacay vibe. The location of the house is quite far from any sort of action.. but that is just being on the Hilo side of the island. We had one major issue with this rental- the beds. The ‘mattresses’ are so so bad. They (all 3) are so soft. They reminded us of blow up air mattresses you use camping where you sink 1/2 a foot into the ‘bed’, and each night your back gets more and more sore. We couldn’t understand why a rental would choose SUCH a soft mattress? Why not something more neural. It’s 3 days later and my husband and I are still talking each day about how sore our backs are, and we are in our mid 30s. Those are the worst beds of any rental I’ve ever experienced.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022