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Kekoa Camp Home

Papaaloa vacation home with kitchen

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Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Shower, towels, shampoo, toilet paper
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Papaaloa, HI
  • Place, Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Hakalau Beach Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, World Botanical Gardens
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Papaaloa

Seaside stay .At this Papaaloa vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor and 6 miles (10 km) of Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Umauma Falls and World Botanical Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park - 12 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Hakalau Beach Park - 16 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • World Botanical Gardens - 16 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Zip Isle Zip Line - 16 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 27 min drive - 20.7 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laupahoehoe Farmers Market - ‬3 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.

Kekoa Camp Home

Come and enjoy staying in a remodeled Sugarcane Plantation-Style house in the quaint town of Papa’aloa. This is a great (basic accommodation) home base and an opportunity for adventurous travelers. This home is off the beaten path, away from tourist areas, in a local historic camp neighborhood. Situated along the Hamakua Coast, this home is 24 miles north of Hilo and 34 miles south of Waimea. Explore the many natural wonders including waterfalls, lush jungle, botanical gardens and so much more.
This house has been refurnished inside and out. This home has three lovely bedrooms, one bathroom and features peek-a-boo ocean views, queen sized beds in every bedroom, TV, wifi, and two available off-street parking spots in front of the house. Enjoy a coffee or tea on the front lanai while watching the ocean. There are many windows that provide great natural light and ceiling fans in every room create air flow year-round. Ear plugs are provided for your further comfort if the sounds of nature (dogs barking and roosters) and the neighborhood are a little too loud.
This home offers basic accommodations it is not a luxury rental.

For all stays, we provide the basics (toilet paper, paper towel, shampoo, conditioner) to get you started on your vacation. It is up to the guests to replenish as needed.
This home is built so that there is amble space underneath the house (an adult can easily stand up straight). This is where the washing machine is located. Space to hang dry clothing is also provided under the house as well as racks inside the home. There is no dryer.
-Any evidence of smoking inside the home, ashes, burns, smell of smoke upon entering the home will be charged an extra $250 cleaning fee for deep cleaning to remove all traces of cigarette smoke.
-An Additional $100 cleaning fee will be charged for guests staying 21+ days.
-There is no regular trash pick-up. If you have more trash than what fits in the outside trash bin, please take it to the local transfer station (less than a mile away). See information binder inside the home for transfer station details. Any trash left outside of the bin is subjects to an extra $25 trash hauling fee.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase

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

Rules

Any evidence of smoking inside the home, ashes, burns, smell of smoke upon entering the home will be charged an extra $250 cleaning fee
An Additional $100 cleaning fee will be charged for guests staying 21+ days.
It is your responsibility to dispose of any trash that does not fit in the outside bin. Trash left outside of the bin will cost an $25 hauling fee.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number TA-068-638-5664-01, GE-068-638-5664-01

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kekoa Camp Home to the airport?

This vacation home is 26 mi (42-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kekoa Camp Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Kekoa Camp Home to the beach?

This vacation home is 9.9 mi (18-min drive) from Hakalau Beach Park and 18.1 mi (25-min drive) from Kalōpā. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kekoa Camp Home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kekoa Camp Home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Kekoa Camp Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kekoa Camp Home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Kekoa Camp Home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Kekoa Camp Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Kekoa Camp Home to downtown Papaaloa?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Papaaloa.

Kekoa Camp Home Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew s.

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

The Hawaiian experience.

It was an interesting little piece of Hawaii. Shouldn't be missed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ivy C.

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

Cute

It was a cute 3 bedroom home . Smaller than I imagined but it was a good size . The artwork was nice . All the little extra stuff made it feel like a home and not hotel . Definitely liked the location . It's not as noisy as mentioned . It's a good short term rental for sure .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markus S.

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

Wonderful home

House as described, Dannie is a wonderful host and always reachable. She helped us with everything in our special situation, we will never forget her and Jessica. If you want a home away from the tourists you are right. Awaiting luxury and quietness, go in a hotel. It’s a normal neighborhood with chicken, dogs and everything else. We enjoyed it here, directly on the Hamakua coast line. Thanks for all, Dannie!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

keani m.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, location

Beautiful interior

The house was located in a very local neighborhood, neighbors were parked in our parking spot. The code for the house was not in the email we received, when we called the contact number it was out of service. Self check in process was difficult. The inside of the house was beautiful but there were roaches all over the house dead and alive, as well as cockroach feces. The kitchen sink faucet was not secured/glued down so it moved every time you use it. It was a great location for what we needed for that weekend. Definitely feel like we were overcharged considering all of these issues. Definitely not a place for the faint of heart.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kate G.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aja Lynn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025