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Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise!

Keaau vacation home with kitchen

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Interior
Beach
Property grounds
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41461 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Keaau

Seaside stay .At this Keaau vacation home, 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

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 33 min drive - 19.8 miles
  • Coconut Island Park - 37 min drive - 22.1 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 37 min drive - 22.4 miles
  • Ha'ena Beach - 42 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 42 min drive - 24.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Bite The Eye - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Poppy - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nicky's Mobile Cafe - ‬11 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.

Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise!

Overlooking ancient lava ocean cliffs, Temple Tree Retreat is designed to see and feel nature all around you. Our home has three main living spaces - you get the entire property to yourselves. The main area hosts the kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom and laundry room. Another area is a bedroom/bathroom suite and the third area is a library and office space with a pull out couch bed. The three areas are connected by a covered, open lanai that serves as a cool gangway with amazing ocean views from every plank. Live the Adventurer's life, be a pirate for a week, explore this astounding island from your home port of Temple Tree Retreat.

Temple Tree Retreat has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Please respect our max occupancy of 4 guests until our water system capacity is increased.

Here's a list of our amenities:
Bedroom 1 (up the spiral stairs): Cal-King bed, streaming TV, 360 degree windows with oceanfront views
Bedroom 2 (separate suite): Queen bed, streaming TV, ensuite bathroom, ocean views from your bed
Bedroom 3 (downstairs, main area): Full bed, near the bathroom
Library (separate area): Full size pull-out couch bed, desk, lounge chairs, stunning ocean views
FREE WiFi
Kitchen: refrigerator, cook top, oven, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker and more. Also fully stocked with pots, pans, dishes and flatware.
Two bathrooms, each with a walk-in shower, toilet and sink.
Laundry room with washer and dryer
Gas grill on the lanai
Security alarm
Off street free parking
Gated entry driveway

This is a Hawaii County licensed short term rental.
TA-074-478-0288-01
STVR-19-363885
NUC-19-1500

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Property amenities

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Whale watching 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,461 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.

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 not indicated whether 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 and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GE-074-478-0288-01, TA-074-478-0288-01

Property is also known as

2624-237278

Frequently asked questions

How close is Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise! to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.7 mi (34-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise! to the beach?

This vacation home is 14 mi (31-min drive) from Ha'ena Beach and 18.6 mi (33-min drive) from Kapoho Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise! to downtown Keaau?

This vacation home is 6 mi away from Keaau.

Reviews

Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arline M., New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
We were 4 adult women friends traveling through Hawaii. This place was wonderful! It was such a lovely drive to get here and it was very secluded, clean and comfortable for all of us. The ocean views were marvelous and all the frog singing is ringing in our ears. There were many many spaces to be in and those stars at night!Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful house and we hope to come stay with you again someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding, surreal location - simply breathtaking!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in on Hilo side

We loved the property. Not your typical rental house, everyone hade their own space and the grounds were beautiful.They were very accommodating when we realized I’d booked for the wrong dates. They got us into another spot until Temple was ready for us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kerry Visits His Daughter

I really liked the forest cabin type property I loved this place! Well appointed kitchen not tht I used it much, ha ha ha! A lot of room for people to have their own space with the three building layout.Will book again in the future when I return to this beautiful island. I thank the owner and I especially thank the people of Hawai'i and the spirit of the island herself. Such a lovely place in a world filled with many troubles. Peace.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janell C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and Amazing Sunrises

Everything about this property was exactly as expected. The views are simply breathtaking, and the privacy of the property was just what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Temple Tree Retreat

lovely, relaxing location
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Interesting house, fantastic location

We enjoyed our stay at this unique place. Beautiful location, right on the water. The house is a unique design with lots of space to roam around. We only had a few minor issues. One is that the refrigerator freezer had someone else’s garbage in it. The owner wants you to put any garbage that might attract insects in a bag in the freezer which is fine. However, they should remove the previous guests garbage before new guest move in. The house needs a functional can opener. The current one is rusty and nonfunctional. Also, it would be nice to have some smaller cocktail glasses in addition to the large 16 oz glasses and abundant wine glasses.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness

The Power of the Temple Tree Retreat

Breathless!! This place has Hawaii home, all over it. We just loved everything about it from all the old history decor, to the crashing ocean waves! The gated property made us feel very safe, but it was as if we were in our own world!! Just not enough time or words to put it all in. The one word that keeps popping into my mind is "Spiritual" Can't wait to go back.Mahalo!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waves and whales

This is our second time staying here. This is a great spot for a family of 4-5 people. The added picnic table was a very pleasant place for breakfast looking out to the ocean watching the whales beach and swimming around the bay. The sounds of the geckos and waves made falling asleep super easy. Just a perfect spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!

A quaint experience in a quirky set of buildings in a dreamy location. We had whales so close you could hear them blowing from inside over the sound of the pounding surf, and watched turtles playing from our porch. Decently appointed, comfortable beds, great views. It was clean, and the management was responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved This Property!

Right on the water with spectacular views! This plantation style home is very nice, with lots of charm and character. Overall, a very nice and comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

The view cannot be beat! The living room, 1 bedroom, and main space are separate buildings connected with a covered walkway. I over looked the fact that it does not have air conditioning, for us that was not good. The view though is spectacular!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

StevenPatty B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property but short on pots and pans

the views were beautiful and property quiet. The kitchen was missing items like baking pans for appetizers or a pizza which would have been helpful. Activities were cut short by the approaching tropical storm Hone which is scheduled to hit after check out time and may be a problem on our trip to our other half of our stsy on the Kailus-Kona side making this more of an adventure than we planned for but things happen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible

Amazing views
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caren C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean view

The view and having our own private areas made this rental a gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petra F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic home!!!!

The place right on the ocean with an amazing view, the sunrise and the waves was just great. A very unique lodging. The only thing we were missing was a big table and chairs outside. The inside dining table and chairs were not very big and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Brilliance!

It was wonderful!!! The home was beautiful, well kept, and had all we needed and more to make our vacation fantastic! We loved being on the ocean and having the sun wake us in the mornings. We viewed whales in the blue ocean from the yard or when we were seated on the porch areas. Several turtles would show up every day along the ocean wall. The home is located in a quiet area not too far from Hilo. There was a book in the house that gave info on beaches, dining, etc. That was very helpful. Comfortable beds, beautiful kitchen with all the things needed for cooking, large laundry room, and very clean, comfortable home.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Location

Private, unique, great location. Ocean views and sounds. Whales present in the winter. Interesting birds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and Lodgings

We had a great time at Temple Tree. A very unique lodging experience with incredible sunrises out the bedroom window. Multiple whale sightings including some real close to shore.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

This is a great place to stay if you want peace and quiet with beautiful views! My only complaint is that it’s extremely dark at night! We arrived at night and it was difficult to open the gate, get inside, and find light switches. We discussed this ahead of time, and they said they would leave lights on for us, but that unfortunately didn’t happen.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise!

This place is absolutely beautiful. The house is well maintained and has plenty of room for a large group. The outside view is one of the best on the island. Sunrise and sunsets at the house are very special. Hearing the rain, crash of the waves, and breeze from the ocean is so peaceful before going to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overwhelmingly Perfect

It was such a beautiful location and amazing beach house that I don't know where to start. From the majesty of the giant waves crashing against the lava rock cliffs, to the sound of the rainforest surrounding us with the songs of birds and frogs, it was truly the quintessential paradise that we hoped for. Loved every minute there!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Beautiful and comfortable location with great features and an amazing view of the ocean. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect views

We loved the space and location. Steps away from the ocean and a short drive away from many of the locations we were headed to. Such a peaceful space. Will be back with family for sure
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023