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House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo

Keaau vacation home with private pool

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Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player
Pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71984 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • Place, Hobby Garden Hawaii
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Pahoa Museum
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Keaau

Seaside stay .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Hobby Garden Hawaii and 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum. Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 10 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Pahoa Museum - 20 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 25 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 29 min drive - 19.5 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 33 min drive - 22.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bite The Eye - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Nicky's Mobile Cafe - ‬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.

House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo

Located in the Kaloli Point sun belt on the East side of the Big Island of Hawai, House of Paddles is within earshot of the Pacific Ocean’s crashing waves. This private tropical oasis is a two-minute walk from the spectacular Puna coastline to watch sea turtles and whales (when in season)!

Please Note: This is a quiet residential neighborhood and local ordinances prohibit gatherings at licensed short term rental properties. Quiet hours are 9pm to 8am daily. Occupancy is set to 7 guests only. Please Respect Your Neighbors!

Stunning custom-built in 2005, House of Paddles features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Throughout the home are exotic local hardwoods and Mexican tile. The fully equipped kitchen features custom Native Koa hardwood and Mango cabinets and a six burner gas stove with griddle. French doors open the Grand Room to a private tropical resort-style pool area with a propane grill. Observe beautiful sunrises and magical stargazing from the pool area.

There are three bedrooms and one additional sleeping area. The private Orchid Suite is separate from the main house and boasts an ensuite bathroom with private lava rock outdoor shower. Two more bedrooms are in the main part of the house. Bedroom 2 shares a full bathroom across the hall and Bedroom 3 has an ensuite bathroom. The final sleeping area is a comfortable queen size bed in our large laundry room.

House of Paddles is conveniently located 25 minutes from Hilo International Airport. Only 30 minutes to many must see attractions including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, snorkeling beaches in Hilo, the newly renovated Poho’iki Beach Park in Kalapana and many natural wonders. Just 15 minutes to quaint Pahoa Town for fine dining, art boutiques and groceries. Only 8 minutes to Maku’u Farmer’s Market on Sundays.


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!
TA-001-168-0256-01
STVR-19-349096
NUC-19-415

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding 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: 1,984 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 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-001-168-0256-01, GE-001-168-0256-01

Property is also known as

2624-203792

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Frequently asked questions

How close is House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.4 mi (32-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo to the beach?

This vacation home is 13.7 mi (30-min drive) from Ha'ena Beach and 18.8 mi (33-min drive) from Kapoho Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo to downtown Keaau?

This vacation home is 5.9 mi away from Keaau.

House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house.....yard needed a little attention.Lots of wood in the house. Great area. Nice. Neighborhood.....clean, fully functional.Overall satisfied
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house, great pool, comfortable beds, great kitchen, there is a lot of left over condiments and seasonings to use. Love the extra long dining table. Google Maps was slightly off when giving directions to the house so make sure to double check the house number. Was a rainy week which made the cement outside very slippery, one of our Ohana fell and was bruised pretty bad. Having a remote for the gate was so nice and convenient! If I would recommend something; change out the rattan window and glass door covers with something else, you can see right through them at night which provided zero privacy for the bedrooms and the bathrooms which we discovered in a very embarrassing way.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026

6/10 Okay

John H.

BBQ is disgustingly unusable. Bugs in window sills. No screens on doors to pool. Property very unkept and run down. Very disappointed. I believe we deserve a refund for unusable BBQ grill. Would not rent if we had known the grill was in such bad shape.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness
House is amazing, has everything you need. Very clean and comfortable beds. This was our second stay at house of paddles, and both times were fantastic
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We needed a few light bulbs but other than that it was very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall we enjoyed our week long stay here but the lack of AC was a major issue for us. Even with the windows open and fans running the house was very hot at night and we had trouble sleeping. The pool was small but our kids enjoyed it despite its chilly unheated temp. We had an issue with the internet and response time on resolution was a bit slow when we initially contacted but it did finally get resolved on the 2nd day of our stay. The separate guest house was a nice feature for our parents to stay in and have their own space but they commented that the open shower really heated up the bedroom even with the door to the bathroom closed. We enjoyed the access to the washer and dryer and the kitchen was nice. The house is a bit off the beaten path and it’s about 30 mins to anything and 45 minutes to volcanos national park.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D., Norwood, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Hawaiian retreat

Great spot with everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo Paradise

Loved our stay at this property! Perfectly located in a quiet neighborhood, 20 minutes from downtown Hilo & one block from the breathtaking ocean front! The property was super spacious & comfortable, allowing a lot of privacy for each room, while still feeling cozy! We adored the outside lava rock shower! I would plan stay again & highly recommend the property!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jody c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great way to appreciate Hilo

Stopped here to hit Volcano National Park, which is 30 minutes away. We were a short walk to the cliffs where you cannot swim but are amazed by the power of the ocean and the natural beauty of the island. I have been to Hilo before but never appreciated this aspect. The cliffs are dangerous with young kids so keep your eye out for crashing waves. The home was a perfect place for us to take some quite time after being in hotels and play card games and cool off in the pool . Beds were very comfortable. If you are an AC person or not comfortable with mother nature coming into your living quarters this is not the location for you. We loved it and appreciated the attention to detail that the owners put into the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brielle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David T., Salt Lake City

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Beautiful, But.....

5 stars for Beautiful. No stars for amenities unless you consider 4 adult rain coats amenities. The beds in 3 of the rooms are great, not so in the laundry room. Property manager is stingy with paper products and trash bags, but they are quick to respond to fix what should have been working when you arrived. Luckily Walmart is a half hour away. The kids loved the 4 ft deep pool and that is mainly why we rented it. Door lockbox is difficult to open.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kajsa N.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love this house! We stayed here 13 years ago and found it to be almost exactly the same!

Clean, well stocked with beach towels and cooking utensils. The pool is a blast and the layout of the home is perfect for a family with school age or older kids. The host was great and responded promptly when we had a question. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Volcano Exploration

Great location to explore the volcano, beautiful house with pool. Perfect for a big family
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette W., Perth Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

House of Paddles

Absolutely beauitful property would thoroughly recommend this venue. House spotlessly clean on arrival a pleasure to stay there. All that stayed loved the facilities the ambience beauitful setting Kekelea a pleasure to deal with any issues dealt with promptly. Thank you House of Paafled
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

Charming, quiet and very relaxing! Accommodations and amenities were outstanding. Lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giselle R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Hale! Everything you want or need!

Beautiful, landscaped property with 2 master suites and a pool kept two families feeling relaxed and at home. Located in the tropical Puna section of the Hawaii, it was a nice place to retire each night when we finished a days exploration of the island. We will definitely be back to this enchanting island and will stay in this beautiful hale when we return.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay in paradise

We visited House of Paddles with a group of friends and kids. The house and space was beautiful. Plenty of room for everyone. Property was as listed. The only downside we experienced was just with the cleanliness of the pool. I think it would help to have the pump running for more than four hours a day, especially with a group of people using the pool and all the plant matter around. The lack of AC wasn’t an issue for us, but if you’re sensitive to heat know that this place is warm! You can get a nice breeze though at night, but we were blessed with calm warm days. And if you get warm, just take a dip in the pool. Thank you for a beautiful vacation. Will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda G.

Family vacation

The house is beautiful but not dusted very well. The dish washer leaked all over the kitchen. The smoke detectors weren’t in the living room or off-suite. The pool was awesome for the grandkids to use everyday.the permits on the door for renting are expired. The headboard in the first bedroom has the metal coming off and is very sharp (someone tried taping it but it is not a great fix). Location is great and would use the house again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quang N.

Liked: Cleanliness

House of paddles or Turtles

Beautifully decorated, quiet, nice pool
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home!

Very beautiful wood used through the home. The pool was wonderful to cool off in after a day exploring the Hilo side of the island. Loved the ohana bedroom!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

We only spent 3 nights here, but it was fabulous! The house was very clean and had everything we needed. We loved having a private pool and opening up the doors and windows to enjoy the breeze and all of the sounds at night! Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marshall W., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home!

We visited the Big Island for our son’s Senior graduation trip! This house was perfect for our family! The pool was a nice addition, especially on the days we wanted to just relax! My husband and I stayed in the separate suite with the lava shower and it was perfect! I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lani M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property with pool

Kids loved the pool. Thanks for the hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Great place for a family to stay. This is in a quite neighborhood, peaceful. House is as advertised. There is a house next door, quite close, but there was no noise or issue for us with that. Not an issue. Really enjoyed sitting by the pool enjoying the weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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