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Sun loungers, beach towels
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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Keaau

Seaside stay .At this Keaau apartment, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Hobby Garden Hawaii and 9 miles (15 km) of Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center and Pahoa Museum.
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What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 19 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Coconut Island Park - 23 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 23 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • Ha'ena Beach - 28 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 29 min drive - 16.7 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
  • ‪Countryside Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Poppy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Paradise On a Budget!

Aloha
Our beautiful one-acre lush tropical paradise is located south of Hilo and near Kea'au and Pahoa Villages in the rainforest..
The two-bedroom is an upstairs apartment looks out at lushn forest on back lanai.
A piece of paradise to call home while you are on the Big Island. Go to sleep with frogs chirping and stars so bright you could almost touch them. Wake up to birds singing and complimentary Hawaiian coffee . Pamper yourself, shower in our collected rainwater.
Automatic quotes for 2 bedroom are for 1-2 guests/ additional guest $10 pr night per guest
We live on property behind the rental.
Please read house rules in apt. It is customary to remove shoes upon entering the apt.
SORRY NO ANIMALS!! NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN!
We are in a residential/rural neighborhood 20 minutes from the Hilo Airport.
*Honu Hale 3 offers easy access to east side sites.
*15 min.(10 miles) Hilo town and Hilo beaches
*4 miles to ocean cliffs, and less than a mile from the main highway.
*25-30 minutes from Volcano National Park & Winery
*10 minutes from Keaau town
*12 minutes from Pahoa Village
* 25 min Botanical Gardens
*Free Zoo in a Rain Forest
*amazing Star Gazing at Mauna Kea

See the world's most active volcano, Kilauea. Swim with the sea turtles Botanical gardens, rain forest, waterfalls and desert are all part of our unique landscape. Visit our two interesting local farmer’s markets on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, where you can get fresh and organic veggies, local artisan hand crafted gifts, yummy ethnic foods and experience the local flavor.
Aloha and Mahalo,
Jim & Kepi Hains

We also have a budget friendly 1 Bedroom apt that may be available
Rain Forest Apt/ 1 bd . has a queen bed in bedroom. .Double futon in living room Vrbo#954567
Our Lava /1bd apt. has 1 queen bed in bedroom. Vrbo#954412
We also have a studio apt. available.. Vrbo#99067

Property manager

Kepi Hains

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 900 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: be careful on stairs and near pond area

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 deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number TA-053-388-2880-01, GE-053-388-2880-01

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Paradise On a Budget! to the airport?

This apartment is 13 mi (22-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Paradise On a Budget! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Paradise On a Budget! to the beach?

This apartment is 8.3 mi (20-min drive) from Ha'ena Beach and 13.9 mi (26-min drive) from Onekahakaha Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Paradise On a Budget! offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Paradise On a Budget! ?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Paradise On a Budget! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Paradise On a Budget! ?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Paradise On a Budget! have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Paradise On a Budget! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Paradise On a Budget! to downtown Keaau?

This apartment is 2.3 mi away from Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Paradise On a Budget! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 147 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home with lots of hawaiiana. Friendly owners and a safe place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Week

Home away from home with art all around and warm aloha Thank you Kepi and Jim! See you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tropical paradise

Beautiful grounds!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mireille M.

Liked: Cleanliness

great

Didn't disappoint- truly paradise ona budget! Large, wellappointed and comfy apartment. Really enjoyed use of the BBQ, beach chairs, towels and snorkels.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S., Stevensville, MD

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice garden setting, comfortable. Lovely artwork!

Overall, we had a nice stay. We were in the upstairs unit (steps are steep so if you have mobility issues one of the other units would be better). It had nice views of the gardens…you really felt like being in a jungle. The birds, roosters and tree frogs are quite noisy, but having lived in the caribbean, that was not unexpected. What was unexpected was the road noise, which started quite early. But it is a residential neighborhood. Sound machines in the rooms was a nice touch. The decor is lovely, inside and outside! The kitchen was well stocked. Water is rain catch but filtered and potable…we had no issues. We didn’t get to meet owners since they were off island at the time. Their residence is at the back of the property. There is ample parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serenaded by Coqui frogs!

Beautiful space and gardens. Art work is just so beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect rental!

My friend and I had an excellent stay at Kepi and Jim’s Honuhale. It was clean, comfortable, and a great location for doing lots of things on the east side of the island. I would return with my family (young kids) for sure. They also have a couple of other suites that can be rented if you had a bigger group. Their gardens are so beautiful! They have a great light set up for once it gets dark too. It makes the whole place feel quite magical. The hosts were friendly and helpful.Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RHONDA H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our needs

Very clean, 2 bedroom, lovely gardens, great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun cottage with garden getaway

We enjoyed staying at this quaint cottage nestled outside of Hilo.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property with everything you need!

We throughly enjoyed our time at Jim and Kepi’s property. The unit was very well appointed and decorated beautifully (Kepi painted many of the art pieces herself!) Location was great and we all loved our time there. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rick B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo Vacation

Good location. Safe area. Clean and well stocked. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Janice V.

Uniquely Hawaiian

Lovely spot. Beautiful grounds. Unique Old Hawaiian motif. The owners put their love and pride into their units. I think there are 3 -4 units in the home but all were not occupied, so it was fairly quiet. The frogs block out any noise at night. They were very loud, but we loved their sounds! It could use a deep cleaning, and newer spices, condiments, and pans, but for the price it was a good value.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay on a budget

The place was in a great location on the Hilo side of the island. Clean except excess dust on the walls from the ceiling fan. Asked the hosts for recommendations a couple times of places to see but never got a response from them. There wasn’t a mention of lizards inside the house be there were many. Thank goodness my friend didn’t see them ( I scared them off)or we would have to had to move or stay. Over all for the price we paid us was worth the money. It was quite and peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tropical oasis

We very much enjoyed our stay in this beautiful hidden tropical place. Very friendly and approachable owners who live next door. Everything was clean, comfortable, kitchen was fully equipped. Overall a great and pleasant experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ramon C., Colville

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Island

Nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

john C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tropical paradise...

Beautiful grounds. Really nice hosts... Frogs were a little loud. Roosters early AM wake up call. Overall great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ethan Whitney S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little paradise in paradise

The hosts are super personable and thoughtful. The garden they have designed that integrates with the rooms is fabulous.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything we needed

The unit had everything we needed, and was roomy and clean. Beach chairs, snorkel gear and beach towels were provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation trip

I would definitely recommend this place, the host was very nice and property was beautiful, lovely gardens and nice atmosphere. Thank you Kepi for a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A month in paradise!

This was a great property and location to escape from Midwest winter for a month. There is so much to do. Lots of off-the-beaten track adventures and ever-changing landscapes. The hosts have thought of every detail--outlet strips and sound machines in the bedrooms, lots of cookware, dishes, and glassware in the kitchen, a beautiful garden and patio area, and beach towels, chairs, noodles, etc to enjoy your beach time.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightfully whimsical property

We liked the bright colors and handmade art everywhere. The owners were helpful and very nice people. They have a beautiful, garden that they have turned into a fairyland with tiny lights. I highly recommend this place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

sra1 D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place.

Beautiful place with lovely hosts. No dishwasher in unit so that was we missed having while our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tropical paradise house

We had chance meeting with both Jim and Kepi. They are very nice. Great property with a lot of tropical plants and painting arts by Kepi herself! We are truly enjoyed our stay. Will stay again if we ever go back to big island. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really enjoyed

Very clean and in a great location. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Carol N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo

Loved the garden area. The dog’s barking wasn’t on the plus side but all in all a nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023