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Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub

Keaau vacation home with private pool

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A stone hot tub with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and a fence.
An outdoor dining area with a view of the ocean, palm trees, and a pool.
A house with a balcony, surrounded by palm trees and volcanic rocks.
A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, and a black stove.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a television.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 72078 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • Place, Pahoa Museum
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Keaau

Oceanside stay.At this Keaau vacation home, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Hawaiian Beaches Park and 9 miles (15 km) of Pahoa Museum. Lava Tree State Monument and Kilauea Caverns of Fire are within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Pahoa Museum - 22 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 36 min drive - 22.1 miles
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 40 min drive - 25.2 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 40 min drive - 24.9 miles
  • Rainbow Falls - 43 min drive - 26.4 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lava Thai Food - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Nicky's Mobile Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Liquid Life - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Leo’s Kitchen - ‬16 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.

Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub

Welcome to Hale Mar, your relaxing oceanfront retreat just south of Hilo on the beautiful Puna coast.

After parking in the gated driveway, enter through the double doors and pause a moment to take in the expansive ocean view just beyond the pool and hot tub waiting for you in the backyard. Hale Mar was constructed in 2004 and designed to showcase the oceanfront location.

The great room features an open kitchen with an electric flat top range, side by side fridge and freezer, dishwasher, double sink and all the small appliances and equipment you will need to prepare and serve meals. Standing at the black quartz counters while you cook and prep offers a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. A breakfast bar with a row of chairs completes the kitchen set up.

Just beyond the kitchen, you'll find the dining table to one side, and the living room area with comfy seating and large tv to the other. A ceiling fan cools the space along with the ocean breeze.

Throw open the sliding glass door and step outside onto the lanai and grassy yard that surrounds the pool and hot tub. In the corner of the yard closest to the ocean you'll find a hammock nestled underneath the palm trees. You couldn't ask for a better spot to kick back and enjoy the sound of the waves as they crash against the black lava sea cliffs. Choose from chaise lounges and rocking chairs as you relax by the pool and watch the ocean.

Head back inside and head down the hallway to find the lower level bedrooms, each behind their beautifully carved bas relief wooden doors.

The first bedroom on the ocean side offers a full size bed, dresser, reading lamps, and large closet. You'll also find a sliding glass door that leads to the pool area. The open slider allows the ocean breeze to flow into the bedroom and the ceiling fan keeps the air moving. Another small lanai is outside here as well, with more chairs, an outdoor dining table, and the charcoal grill.

Further down the hall you will find a queen bedroom, also on the ocean side. There's a ceiling fan, large closet, and nightstands with reading lamps. At the very end of the hallway is a single bed bedroom with a ceiling fan, desk, and door to yet another outdoor sitting area with several more chairs, just around the corner from the pool and hot tub.

Across the hall from the ocean side bedrooms is a full bathroom with a shower over tub.

Head back through the great room through the other doorway to find the large laundry room. Head up the stairs to find the expansive master suite with a dramatic ohia four post king bed, sitting areas, wet bar, wall mounted tv, and full bathroom with double sinks and walk-in slate tile shower. Curtains all around provide privacy and - along with the ceiling fan - keep the room comfortably cool. Open up the sliding glass door to let in the breeze and step out to your private lanai with table and chairs, perfect for relaxing with your morning coffee or evening cocktail. External stairs lead right down to the yard, pool, hammock, and hot tub.

Hale Mar is located in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kea’au, 19 miles from charming, laid back Hilo, 33 miles from stunning Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, and centrally located all that the East side of Hawai’i Island has to offer. Then again, you might decide to stick around the house, enjoy the pool and hot tub, and watch the whales (in season), dolphins and turtles from the hammock! Either way, Hale Mar is an exceptional home base for your East Hawai’i visit.

Book with confidence—this is a licensed, legal vacation rental managed by professionals with decades of local experience. Always double check that you are booking a place that is operating legally in Hawaii - no surprises, just aloha!
TA-112-153-5488-01
STVR-19-355445
NUC-19-0491

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,078 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 TA-112-153-5488-01, GE-112-153-5488-01

Property is also known as

2624-244123

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub to the airport?

This vacation home is 20.3 mi (36-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub to the beach?

This vacation home is 15.6 mi (34-min drive) from Ha'ena Beach.

Does Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub to downtown Keaau?

This vacation home is 2.1 mi away from Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 159 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Beth W.

Pros:The view is absolutely beautiful, with an open kitchen, living, and dining space facing the ocean, pool, and hot tub. The upstairs master suite is beautiful, large, and offers a deck for amazing sunrises. The lawn was well kept and beautiful. Cons:Cleanliness: The master and downstairs bathrooms were dirty. The master shower had a moldy, soap-scummy curtain, soap scum on the rock walls, and filthy faucets. We found mouse or gecko droppings on the master closet floor on day one, and the top of the fridge was covered in dust and mold. For such a high cleaning fee, this was unacceptable.Privacy Concerns: There was a security camera in the living room pointed at the pool, and another in the master bedroom window facing the driveway. A few days in, we realized the living room camera was unplugged under a table, but the bedroom camera was plugged in and taped to the wall.Condition & Maintenance: The patchwork paint on the garage gives a run-down first impression. The property lacks air conditioning, making it very uncomfortable for sleeping. Furthermore, one bedroom's sliding screen door was broken and off, preventing us from leaving the door open for airflow due to fear of pests—and we still had two huge centipedes get inside. Finally, the hot tub lid was badly worn, and the hot tub itself was rusty and filthy. We couldn't even use it to relax.Overall: This place is way over priced.If you are looking to de-stress in a relaxing, clean environment, this is not the place.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shilpa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and breathtaking views off the sea cliffs. Very much off the beaten path/ quiet - we loved that we could hear the waves crashing on the lava rocks outside. The pool and hot tub were much appreciated by our elementary school age kids. The property is older but well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hugh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kehaulani N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sanae Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievably beautiful place! Dreamlike location, top-tier star gazing. Easy drives to all the best of Puna. The house was perfect for our group of 7. Comfortable, well-provisioned. Host was attentive and responsive. Fell asleep to the roar of the ocean every night and watched the sunrise from the rocks every morning. Unforgettable. Can’t recommend highly enough
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice house, but worn and needs to be refreshed, particularly the living room couch. And absence of Kleenex, paper napkins, coffee filters, scissors, and aluminum foil was a nuisance. Also, the handrail to the top floor needs to be extended 3' so that it reaches the top floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely. The pool and hot tub were awesome!! The view was amazing!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time at this property. The house cools down quickly once you open all the windows. Check in was super easy and our two questions were answered quickly via text. The home felt like a destination unto itself. Watching the sunrise and turtles in the AM and relaxing in the pool at night were perfect ways to bookend our Hilo-side adventures.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very pleased with this property. The ocean front location is beautiful and we frequently saw turtles in the water in front of the house. Our kids enjoyed the pool and the hot tub. The property was clean and well-maintained. The property is professionally managed and the management team was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mallery B.

Great vacation house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed 6 nights with three kids (11, 9 and 6). We loved staying here. The pool was the perfect size for the kids to swim around safely and for us adults to cool off. Loved watching turtles in the ocean and drinking coffee in the hot tub. There is no AC so the house did get warm when the windows were closed but cooled off pretty quickly once opened up and sleeping with the sound of the ocean waves was great. Kitchen was nicely stocked, house was clean. We enjoyed exploring during the day then spending evenings at the house. It felt like our own little resort.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kokokoleka A.

A Perfect Property for a Beautiful Family Vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: From the location to the amenities, we could not have asked for more! The Hale Mar is a beautiful custom home, right on the ocean! This property is nice and clean and very well maintained. The property host was very helpful with all of my additional questions, and always quick to respond. We are all so impressed,my family and I will be returning to the Hale Mar to enjoy our family vacations in Hawaii, for years to come!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Family vacation

The house is just like photos. Our family of 6 had plenty of room. Well equipped kitchen, every room has its own individual patio with sitting area (even the little one)the pool and hot tub next to the ocean made it really amazing. Definitely 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Family vacation

This was our first family vacation with all of our kids and it was great.. Property manager was great when we had a little issue and was right on top of it..
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN A.

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

Pretty perfect

It was beautiful. Hot without windows open, but cooled off quickly. Small ants food get into a few things like food and tooth brush so put everything in sealed bags, but it definitely did not ruin our stay. Kids lived the pool and adults loved the hot tub. Can't beat the view!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful and relaxing stay.

This house and the surrounding area are perfect if you are looking for a quiet, peaceful, tropical vacation. The house was clean and beautifully situated if you enjoy listening to the sound of the ocean (which we LOVE). The neighborhood was walkable and peaceful. We would stay here again and again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

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

Super ocean view & house

Hilo area house on the ocean was very nice. Kitchen was very well equipped.Pool area was enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel M.

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

Vacation

Everything was great
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ed R.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carly M.

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

Hale Mar

Stunning property, was not disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

JP A.

Most honest review I can give

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: -25-30 minutes from Hilo, if you don't like driving to get anywhere, don't get this house. We were fine with that because we wanted a little more quiet and private.-Scenery out back is beautiful. Sunrises, waves hitting the rocks, and volcanic rock is really cool. The master has a really nice balcony with even better views than the yard. No beach close though.-Pool is small but clean and it was a perfect temperature for staying cool without getting cold. Hot tub was clean and nice.-(Visited in August) House was hot with no A/C and the fans are just not enough to keep air moving. The fans need to be upgraded to be bigger in the main room and higher flow in the lower bedrooms, in my opinion.-The windows and doors need to be fixed for being able to lock and close better. If it's all adults, not a big deal. But we had a 5, 3, and 2 year old. We ended up carrying a mattress upstairs to have them sleep in the large master on the floor because we did not feel safe leaving them downstairs. No A/C meant you need windows and doors open. Not ideal for young kids on the main level with the master upstairs, or at all if you're into your kids' safety in a place you're not familiar with.-The neighborhood isn't the best. It's also not the worst. There's a mix of nice places and complete junk. You're not going to feel like everybody is on vacation if that's what you're after. It's very much full of locals, which isn't a bad thing. It was quiet for us, no funny stuff seemed to be going on anywhere.-I usually don't have a problem with tech, but the TV is funky and in my opinion, a vacation house should have something that's easier and newer than what this probably is. We could not access some of the popular apps most people use and couldn't login to others.-Overall, the house is useful and comfortable enough. Plenty of open room and patio space to relax. The kitchen is fairly well equipped, could be a little better.-There is plenty to do around
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn K.

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

Great experience on the Volcano side of the island

Unique property right on the water with waves crashing in 24x7. Sunrise is worth waking up for. Kids had a blast and we got good use out of the pool and kitchen. We did a lot of activities within 2 hours of the house, highly recommend getting a tour guide for volcanoes national park to learn about all the unique details.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from N/A, CO

Beautiful home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Comfortable home with a spectacular view. We enjoyed grilling dinner and hanging out in the pool.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from N/A, CO

Beautiful home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Comfortable home with a spectacular view. We enjoyed grilling dinner and hanging out in the pool.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joanne S.

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

Hal Mar Stay

Nice, clean property, but no air conditioning. Lawn service showed up on the best weather day we had, which placed limitations on outdoor enjoyment most of the day. Was not sure why they were scheduled while we were renting.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024