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Welcome to your Hale Away From Home!

Keaau vacation home with kitchen

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A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a green sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a bar.
A spacious kitchen with wooden beams, a dining area with a green table, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A yellow building with a purple roof and blue railings, surrounded by lush greenery and tall bamboo trees.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a sink. There is a window with a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom1000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • Place, Pahoa Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilauea Caverns of Fire
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Keaau

In Keaau .Within 9 miles (15 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center is within 9 miles (15 km) and Kilauea Caverns of Fire is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Pahoa Museum - 15 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory - 18 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 18 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 22 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 26 min drive - 18.4 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bite The Eye - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kurtistown Cafe - ‬15 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.

Welcome to your Hale Away From Home!

We invite you to our Hawai’i home nestled in the lush greenery of Puna on the Big Island. This three bedroom well-appointed home is perfect for friends and families–so pack up the kids and grandparents and head on over. It’s a great home base location for exploring all of the east side of the island and beyond.

You will feel right at home here. The living area is charming and comfortable. The well-stocked kitchen has all you’ll need to cook your favorite meals. Enjoy a soak in the clawfoot bathtub. The natural setting lends itself to memorable stargazing, slow morning coffee and gentle trade winds. The front covered lanai hosts a lovely dining table for meals and game nights. You can also unwind with streaming services on the smart TV. Enjoy stargazing from one of the two back balconies. For our guests who need to mix work and play, the desk in the second bedroom provides a quiet workspace with room to spread out. Much remote work has also taken place from the lanai.

You will have over half an acre of land to call your own during your stay. It is landscaped with mature fruit trees, coconut palms, and many tropical plants. Breathe in the unbelievable fragrance of the tropical flowers. Evenings guarantee the spirited sound of a frog serenade and mornings are alive with bird song. Beautiful towering bamboo shelters the hale in privacy. Please enjoy the grounds and help yourself to any ripe avocados, oranges, prolific lemons or starfruit that you find on our trees.

Centrally located between historic Hilo and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, you will be an easy scenic drive from all East Hawai'i has to offer, including local attractions such as farmers markets, black sand beaches, waterfalls, and Kilauea crater.

A diversity of dining options are nearby in Kea'au (7 miles), Pahoa (8 miles), and Hilo (14 miles).

The place is yours to enjoy. Host Gina lives on the far side of the property (we share a driveway) in a separate residence allowing for privacy while also being available throughout your stay.

We have a Pack and Play for our youngest guests.

It is highly recommend that you have your own transportation while visiting the Big Island.

Hawaii is a natural paradise where you are likely to encounter geckos, critters and flying bugs. This is a normal part of life here.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

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)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GE-187-856-5376-01, TA-187-856-5376-01, 150442310000

Frequently asked questions

How close is Welcome to your Hale Away From Home! to the airport?

This vacation home is 15.4 mi (26-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Welcome to your Hale Away From Home! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Welcome to your Hale Away From Home! to the beach?

This vacation home is 10.7 mi (31-min drive) from Ha'ena Beach and 16 mi (28-min drive) from Onekahakaha Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Welcome to your Hale Away From Home! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Welcome to your Hale Away From Home!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Welcome to your Hale Away From Home!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Welcome to your Hale Away From Home!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Welcome to your Hale Away From Home! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Welcome to your Hale Away From Home! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Welcome to your Hale Away From Home! to downtown Keaau?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi away from Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Welcome to your Hale Away From Home! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mai N.

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

Lovely house conveniently located for volcano exploration

Lovely house and comfortable for a stay near the volcano park. Foodland is conveniently located 15 minutes away. Hilo is 20 minutes away and the volcano park is 40 minutes away. Star fruit tree and lemon tree with fresh fruits were a real treat. TV and games were available for the keikis entertainment. Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ed G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time in Gina's house. It really felt like a home with a well provisioned kitchen and unique artwork and found objects, There was space for the whole family to spread out and relax. The yard is also very nice: it was was wonderful to be surrounded by palms, bamboo, and flowers, and to listen to the tree frogs at night. We appreciated being close to Volcano National and Hilo, which has a nice downtown and plenty of rocky beaches to swim and see the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. We would definitely like to come again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was great with communication- both quick to respond and helpful. The scenery was lovely: a peacock strolled right through the yard, and didn't seem bothered by our taking pics. My favorite part was sitting out on the lanai and listening to the birds as I sipped coffee, then we would head out for a day of sight seeing.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

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