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Keaau Apartment on Beautiful Acre w/ Pool & Deck!

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Interior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Outdoor spa tub

Entire apartment

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 442 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Keaau Apartment on Beautiful Acre w/ Pool & Deck!

Spectacular outdoor adventures await when you stay at the ‘Hale Ho'okipa,’ a peaceful vacation rental in Keaau. Complete with an outdoor pool, deck, and 1-acre yard, this apartment offers an authentic Hawaiian experience far from resorts. Explore Kaumana Caves, take in the stunning beauty of Rainbow Falls, or explore the wonders of Volcanoes National Park. After hitting Hilo’s black sand beaches and in-season whale watching, you'll love ending each day at this 1-bedroom, 2-bathroom getaway!

-- THE PROPERTY --

General Excise Tax No. GE-037-481-2672-01 | Transient Accommodations Tax License No. TA-037-481-2672-01 | Shared Laundry Room

Bedroom: Queen Bed | Great Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Twin Folding Futon Mattress, Pack ‘n Play

SHARED OUTDOOR AMENITIES: Covered deck w/ outdoor dining area, outdoor pool, 1-acre yard, garden, detached bathroom
PRIVATE OUTDOOR AMENITIES: Furnished porch, beach equipment
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV, 4-person dining table, ceiling fan
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, coffee maker, electric kettle, toaster, blender, rice cooker, cookware, high chair
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, towels/linens, laundry detergent, iron/board, hair dryer, trash bags/paper towels
ACCESSIBILITY: Single-story unit, step-free entry
FAQ: Quiet hours (9:00 PM-8:00 AM), homeowner on-site (upstairs)
PARKING: Carport (1 vehicle), driveway (1 vehicle)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Paradise Cliffs (4 miles), Makuʻu Point (5 miles), Wailuku River State Park (16 miles), Rainbow Falls (16 miles), Kaumana Caves (18 miles), Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (28 miles), Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube (29 miles), whale watching, surfing, swimming
ATTRACTIONS: Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens (11 miles), Imiloa Astronomy Center (14 miles), Liliʻuokalani Gardens (14 miles), Blue Hawaiian Helicopters (15 miles), Pacific Tsunami Museum (15 miles)
HIT THE BEACH: Onekahakaha Beach Park (15 miles), Carlsmith Beach Park (16 miles), Richardson Ocean Park (17 miles)
AIRPORT: Hilo International Airport (15 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 22 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This single-story unit offers step-free entry through the patio from the parking area
- NOTE: The homeowner lives on-site, in a completely separate upstairs unit, and may be on-site during your stay. There is a separate entrance to the apartment and every effort is made to maintain privacy
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM
- NOTE: The property is on a water catchment system that catches rainwater for cooking, baths, and washing. A recently installed filtration system allows the water to be used for all purposes. There is a Brita water filter in the refrigerator for filtering drinking water. Guests may opt to bring their own bottled drinking water

HAWAII COUNTY RESTRICTIONS:
- Quiet hours shall be from 9:00pm to 8:00am, during which time the noise from the rental shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors
- Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area
- Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area
- The STVR (short term vacation rental) shall not be used for commercial purposes

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished lanai
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Water sports equipment

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 450 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Keaau Apartment Beautiful Acre w Pool & Deck
Keaau Beautiful Acre w Pool & Deck
Keaau Beautiful Acre w Pool &
Keaau Apartment on Beautiful Acre w/ Pool Deck!
Keaau Apartment on Beautiful Acre w/ Pool & Deck! Keaau
Keaau Apartment on Beautiful Acre w/ Pool & Deck! Apartment
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About the neighborhood

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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 24 min drive - 20.5 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 29 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Coconut Island Park - 33 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Port of Hilo - 33 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 38 min drive - 32.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kurtistown Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Black Rock Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Keaau Apartment on Beautiful Acre w/ Pool & Deck! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Keaau Apartment on Beautiful Acre w/ Pool & Deck! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Keaau Apartment on Beautiful Acre w/ Pool & Deck!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Keaau Apartment on Beautiful Acre w/ Pool & Deck!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Keaau Apartment on Beautiful Acre w/ Pool & Deck! located?

This family-friendly Keaau apartment building is located by the sea, 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Lava Tree State Monument. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center and Pahoa Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Keaau Apartment on Beautiful Acre w/ Pool & Deck! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

This property has a beautiful property and garden. The place is nice and bright and has everything that you need for a comfortable stay and vacation. The outside shared deck was lovely to eat breakfast and dinner at. My kids loved the geckos everywhere and tried to find the frogs that sing at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Lester and Susie were great! Very accommodating and super friendly! Highly recommend and will tell people about this great apartment on the big island! Mahalo!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10

Our family really enjoyed our stay here. The unit is really nice, the property is absolutely beautiful, and the hosts were super helpful too. We especially loved having breakfast on the deck. We’ll stay again for sure.

10/10

Susie and Lester are super nice. Love the neighborhood. Paradise cliff is just a short drive and we were super lucky to see two humpback whales from the cliff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Susie and Lester were kind hosts and the property was as advertised. The perfect place to stay for a few nights as a family.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10

We enjoyed our stay at this location. The homeowners are very friendly and extremely accommodating. The location is great and met all our expectations. The home is clean and upkept. I highly recommend this location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

My family of four stayed at this property and we had a wonderful time. The owners were very receptive and friendly and we look forward to staying at their property again on future visit. God bless them.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10

This place was just perfect for us with the lovely hosts, a clean apartment in a nice location, a beautiful garden, just enough amenities. I loved the hosts' sustainable way of living. Thanks Susie and Lester! I hope to come back someday...

10/10

The hosts were lovely. Their property and gardens are gorgeous. They offered many tips on how to make the most of our time in Hilo. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Susie and Lester’s place was perfect! They had everything we needed, very clean, and comfortable. Most importantly they were the best hosts. We look forward to our next trip and will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

A lovely property closer to Hilo and Volcanoes National Park. The zen back yard was my favorite part!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

This property was everything you could ask for and more. Nestled in a beautiful garden this property was a short drive from the National park and Hilo. Hosts were amazing and always responsive. Definitely coming back again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10

It was our first time in Hilo and their place but they were so accommodating and warm that we felt at home immediately!
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10/10

Susie and Lester are amazing hosts. They were so welcoming and happy to answer all of our questions. The unit was immaculate and well stocked. The garden was beautiful and we were able to pick some fruit and vegetables to cook with. It was a home away from home.
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10/10

My sister and I stayed here for a week and loved it. Apartment is clean and had everything needed for our stay. Our hosts were so kind and such lovely people. I loved early mornings and evenings on the beautiful lanai listening to the birds on their tropical property. The property was gated and secure. I recommend staying here and plan to return when I come back to the Big Island.
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10/10

My wife & I stayed here for several nights and enjoyed our time here. Suzie & Lester were so kind & welcoming to us. They were helpful & informative while still giving us our space and never once being intrusive. And their book of recommendations (restaurants, beaches, things to do, etc.) was so helpful as well! You can tell that they have put so much thought & efforts into every aspect of hosting and they do a masterful job of it.

10/10

We were welcomed to the property as soon as we arrived. Lester and Sue were pleasant and hospitable for the endurance of our stay. The accommodation was spacious and comfortable with many amenities. I highly recommend this option, don't miss this opportunity. Thank you very much for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

The house is clean and the outside space is great. Beds are comfortable, including the pullout sofa. Our kids loves the pool and explores the backyard- fruit trees and other plants. Snorkel gears are available, with fins.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

The hosts were super nice and welcoming. They picked fruits that grew in their huge backyard for us. The fruits were so sweet! Wifi was fast and I had no problem having video calls. What's even better, there's AC and a laundry room. Unique experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

We enjoyed our stay in the Keau house very much. I love staying in this area because you're so close to so many great attractions (hot springs, volcano ntl. park, and Hilo). The owners were very responsive and provide everything you need with detailed instructions. The property has a ton of great plants and fruits and has a great country feel to it. The back lanai is an excellent spot to relax. We'd definitely look for availability in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Lester and Susie were fantastic hosts. So generous and kind. The property was clean and instructions for everything very clear. The property itself is a gem. Our kids enjoyed exploring and looking for geckos and frogs. The set up was great for our family of two adults and two kids. They shared the pull out couch and it worked great. We would definitely recommend a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10

Lester and Susie were the most welcoming hosts, and we loved everything about our 5 day vacation in their clean, comfortable and cosy apartment. Their garden is a sight to behold, so many fruit trees, flowers and beautiful lush plants. Our kids loved the pool and spent hours swimming. The bed and sofa bed were very comfortable. We appreciated the AC, which we only had to use at night. The kitchen was supplied with everything we needed, and we enjoyed our morning breakfasts and evening dinners out on the deck that overlooked the beautiful garden. It’s a peaceful and tranquil place, that we feel so blessed to have experienced. Lester and Susie were incredibly kind and generous towards us and our children. We highly recommend their home as a place to stay when you’re in the Keaau area.
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10/10

We couldn't have asked to have better hosts. Lester and Suzie truly are just wonderful people. They are very kind-hearted and generous. We didn't come with much of an itinerary and we are glad we didn't because they have an amazing book of recommendations that allowed us to see and experience things on the big island we would have never been able to by ourselves. The property brought us so much peace and tranquility and we looked forward to every morning having breakfast on the porch and every night falling asleep to the sound of frogs and birds. Everything about the apartment was perfect. It had everything we could possibly need and was very comfortable. I can not recommend this property enough.

10/10

This rental was easy to locate, very easy to rent, with a quick response from the owners to guide us through the checkin process. It was located within a few miles of the local convenient store and town centres (Hilo and Pahoa), which had multiple restaurants and shopping, by locally owned. A short drive to many sites/walking trails while in Hilo. Only 40 miles to the Volcano National Park. The property itself was very neat, clean, organized and comfortable. Complete with a carport for guest parking, as it was raining when we arrived. We were extremely grateful nothing got wet as we unloaded the car. (A very huge bonus to the accommodations). The garden on the property was a nice additional feature, as the owners left us help ourselves to their garden. The bed was very comfortable and there was laundry on site. The host were amazing and made sure we had everything that we needed, and made sure the football games was on the TV as it was Super Bowl Sunday, (upon arrival). The host were very kind and considerate. We will be renting from them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

It’s hard to select a place for a 6 week stay. With two preschoolers. But that’s what we did. I had never stepped on the island and knew not what to expect. Such a range of stories I had heard. But we selected this one and am I thankful we did. The owners are on site to tend to every need, which is a bonus when you don’t know your way around. They are not ‘around’ but they are there. They have a perfectly manicured lawn, which after visiting friends elsewhere and getting bit up- it mattered! A lot. The outside eating area is paradise in itself. You can sit and listen to all the natural sounds and enjoy ‘any’ meal time. I stayed 6 weeks! I got a lot to say 😳 The location was perfect for us, center to Hilo and Pahoa. We weren’t sure where we would live, so it was nice. 3 minutes from the Maku’u Market on Sunday’s (a must) We used their snorkel gear when we went to the beach. Air conditioning - which was a great way to acclimate to our new climate. A nice pool, for our kids to play in when we couldn’t go to the beach - always sparkling clean. Lester taught our kids how to open a coconut and Suzie entertained our daughters every morning to water plants. Did I mention the home made bread? I probably shouldn’t - in case - well you know... Like I said..... Paradise Leslie and Diana Stone n Bodhi too
Stayed 44 nights in Jun 2019