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PUNA ZEN Botanical Garden Retreat

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Keaau

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Game room
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • Place, Kilauea Caverns of Fire
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Keaau

Heart of Keaau.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Hobby Garden Hawaii and 9 miles (15 km) of Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Pahoa Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center - 19 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Pahoa Museum - 22 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 22 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 26 min drive - 13.0 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 30 min drive - 15.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bite The Eye - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lava Thai Food - ‬14 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.

PUNA ZEN Botanical Garden Retreat

Escape to a charming traditional Hawaiian home, elevated on post and pier for enhanced airflow and privacy. This unique blend of classic architecture and mid-century design features an open-concept great room, complete with a sunken living area, dining space, and kitchen, all adorned with stunning vaulted wood ceilings.

The spacious primary bedroom invites you to unwind on a luxurious king-size bed, complete with a private en-suite bathroom featuring a shower. Enjoy the convenience of a double closet, TV with Chromecast, and a dedicated workspace. Step out onto your private balcony to take in breathtaking views of the sunken garden, highlighted by terraced lava stone walls and lush tropical fruit trees.

The second bedroom is equally inviting, featuring a California king bed, TV, and ample storage. The spacious second bathroom includes a full-size tub and is stocked with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, and beach towels for your adventures.

Gather in the sunken living room, designed for relaxation and entertainment, with comfortable seating for six and a sleeper sofa that accommodates two. Oversized windows frame picturesque views of the vibrant gardens, making it a perfect spot for movie nights or cozy conversations.

Cook up a feast in the fully equipped kitchen, seamlessly integrated into the great room. It features a full-size refrigerator, electric range, double sink, microwave, toaster oven, and coffee station—all the essentials for culinary creations. We even collect organic waste for off-site composting in our lovely garden.

Embrace the spirit of outdoor living in the spacious carport, which doubles as a dining area, laundry space, and gathering spot. With a dining table for six, washer and dryer, and a clothesline, you’ll have everything you need right at your fingertips.

This home has been thoughtfully updated with new paint, doors, flooring, fans, and centrally located split AC, ensuring a fresh and inviting atmosphere. While you may spot the occasional friendly insect—an endearing part of island life—the home is professionally treated for your comfort.

Come experience the true essence of Hawaii in this enchanting vacation rental, where relaxation and adventure await!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 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 10:00 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

Rules

A full set of house rules are in a gray binder located in the kitchen.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GE-037-452-2880-01, TA-037-452-2880-01

Frequently asked questions

How close is PUNA ZEN Botanical Garden Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 13.5 mi (23-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does PUNA ZEN Botanical Garden Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is PUNA ZEN Botanical Garden Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is 9.2 mi (25-min drive) from Ha'ena Beach and 14.1 mi (27-min drive) from Onekahakaha Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does PUNA ZEN Botanical Garden Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at PUNA ZEN Botanical Garden Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at PUNA ZEN Botanical Garden Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at PUNA ZEN Botanical Garden Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does PUNA ZEN Botanical Garden Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does PUNA ZEN Botanical Garden Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is PUNA ZEN Botanical Garden Retreat to downtown Keaau?

This vacation home is 1.9 mi away from Hawaiian Paradise Park.

PUNA ZEN Botanical Garden Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very welcoming and decorated with lots of aloha! Property has everything you need to enjoy time in and on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property that is out in the country and makes you feel like you are out in nature with all the sounds of the frogs and birds around you. It is a comfortable place where you can relax after a long day of site seeing. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place To Stay!

very clean, host was super responsive, felt like home - would definitely rent again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRAD W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful island home. Very well maintained and equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

Quiet beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Home!

We enjoyed this property! It was inviting and felt like we were home. Arthur, the property owner, was an amazing host offering ideas on where to swim and visit. We highly recommend the ZEN Retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vibha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical place!

We had a great time at this place. The place was very clean, abundantly stocked, and neatly organized.The garden was very beautiful with a variety of plants and flowers and it felt as if we were in the middle of a tropical forest.We had a memorable stay and will certainly return and recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location, quiet setting

Wonderful gem of a place to stay. Owner was close by friendly and helpful though not intrusive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in a lush setting

Great place equipped with everything we needed for our short stay in the area. Loved looking out the windows at the lush vegetation. Conveniently located in between Hilo and Volcano and bear other local places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

*****

Great place to stay with your family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome jungle get-a-way!

We were extremely happy with our stay! The house is beautifully taken care of and our hosts were extremely welcoming - brought us fresh fruit several times. Beds were very comfortable and the grounds were absolutely gorgeous. A must stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Wonderful home. Great location. Very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

This property is fantastic and a great place to stay to experience this side of the Big Island. Everything was wonderful and my whole family loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Spacious home all to oneself, beautifully decorated in tropical decor - and very important, an attached carport - extremely handy when it rains. Set among beautiful tropical landscaping. Items available to borrow: snorkling gear, kayaks, life jackets, beach umbrellas,coolers, etc! Very responsive host lives on grounds. Very much enjoyed stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience

We had a great stay at Puna Zen Retreat. It was the perfect place to experience the big island away from the crowds and close to Volcanoes National park, waterfalls, and a wonderful Keaau farmer’s market. Arthur had everything we could have needed during our stay from meal prep to beach gear to recommendations for activities, and the best guidebook waiting on the coffee table. We appreciated all of the small touches like coffee in the pantry, fresh fruit from his trees, and a couple of friendly chats. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zen in Kea'au

Wonderful island flair decorated beautifully. Spacious and airy, no need to use AC. Beds were very comfortable with lovely linens. Kitchen was large and well stocked and eco-friendly with composting and recycling. Outdoor amenities included beach chairs, boogie boards, kayaks, life preservers, etc. Heavenly gardens with flowers and many fruit trees. Quiet neighborhood with easy access to all nearby sites. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loretta K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So pleased. Lovely home. Two bedrooms. 2 bath. Full kitchen

We truly enjoyed our stay. Clean. Two bedrooms. Two bathrooms. Enjoyed watching a movie after a full day of sightseeing. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kate k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tropical Paradise

This home was the most amazing, gorgeous, clean tropical paradise imaginable! It was like staying in our own Botanical garden and Arthur even showed us a few fruit trees we could eat from!! There were all sorts of convenient things like beach chairs, coolers, towels, boogie boards, etc! We couldn't have asked for a better stay. Very well-appointed too. Thank you for sharing your oasis with our family, Arthur! We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maurice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Amazing Stay Near Hilo

Amazing location and an amazing stay in a beautiful well maintained home nestled in what feels like the Hawaiian tropics. With dozens of exotic fruit trees on the property to unique flowers, palms and night time tree frogs, this location is truly a unique and memorable spot. It is very central to many locations in the Hilo area including the National Volcano Park. We only stayed TWO days as we were traveling on the other side of the island, but wish we could of stayed longer. The host - Arthur was very kind and even gave me a complete tour of the property and brought some fresh fruit to our front door. 5 STAR location all the way thru. Looking forward to another visit in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrichelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house for a relaxing stay!

After spending 10 days in the business of Oahu, this was the perfect, most peaceful house to relax at. My only regret is we didn't get to stay longer. The bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and the living room has a comfortable sleeper sofa as well. Check-in and house instructions were clear and the entire property was beautiful. The house is also located in a quiet neighborhood away from busy streets. This is a great house for families and we hope it's available next time we're back on the Big Island! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Homey

Everything was exactly as listed. Very cool yard with fruit trees. The temps cooled nicely in the evening so it was comfortable with the fans. Nice to have a washer and dryer too. It was very well organized and had lots of extras, chairs, beach stuff, condiments. The hosts were excellent. Would stay here again if visiting the Hilo area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Hawaiian getaway!

This house is amazing! The host was so kind and gave our family a tour of his property upon arrival. The lush gardens with tropical plants and fruit trees really adds to this beautiful home. We felt comfortable and relaxed, as it has all of the amenities needed to feel at home. Close to Hilo where we enjoyed the farmers market, Rainbow Falls and just strolling around. Would highly recommend this property, for all types of travelers, including families with kids. Thank you for sharing this lovely piece of paradise!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

nadezhda M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, spacios

Spacious house in decent shape. Location was perfect for us between Volcanos Ntl Park and Hilo. Was not clean to our standards, but not too bad. Host responses immediately to address any concerns. Don't forget to bring ear plugs - frogs sing loudly entire night. Not sure if this is year round on only in spring.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dena R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed this adorable home!

Loved having space to spread out in this home. Being from Texas we enjoyed the opportunity to sleep with windows open (the house has an A/C unit) but we opted for the natural breeze. We miss the coqui frogs serenading us to sleep and loved them so much we recorded them! Arthur was great with communication and even made it possible for us to check in early. It was an easy drive to Hilo, the Volcanoes National Park and Mauna Kea. We even drove down to Punalu’u black sand beach and South Point. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marnie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rainforest Getaway

We stayed at Arthur’s for a week, and enjoyed hearing the tree frogs and rain showers at night and birds in the morning. Easy access to Hilo and Volcanoes NP. Very lush property with beautiful plants. We never used the A/C, as the home was comfortable with just a slight breeze through the screens. The home had plenty of towels, and recreation equipment available such as life vests, snorkeling gear, body boards, etc. Arthur was kind enough to share a fresh avocado with us from the property. We had no needs during our stay, as the home was well-stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

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