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Waterfront condo w/ shared pool & private lanai- steps to shops & restaurants

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Relax in a spacious living area with a sofa set, coffee table, and TV on a cabinet.
Relax in a serene bedroom with a large bed, framed artwork, and a window offering a view of palm trees.
Kitchen area with a sink, microwave, and storage for kitchen essentials.
Relax in a warm and inviting space with a comfortable sofa, wicker chair, and bookshelf.
Relax on the balcony with a wicker sofa and enjoy the view of the surrounding grassy area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3730 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront condo w/ shared pool & private lanai- steps to shops & restaurants

Maunaloa Shores 403

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This centrally located condo is the perfect spot to host your next vacation. The canopy of monkey trees allows the the ocean peak through while offering plenty of privacy. Listen to the soft crash of the waves from your private lanai, while a gate off the back of the property leads directly to the beach. Or spend your days in the shared pool. Assorted beach gear is provided during your stay for maximum adventure potential!

What's nearby:
Maunaloa Shores is a perfect home base for exploring East Hawaii and beyond. Enjoy multiple beach parks in the immediate area with Carlsmith Beach Park right next door, and Richardson’s, Onekahakaha, Leleiwi, and Four Mile beach parks all close by. Fine dining at the Seaside Restaurant is available right across the street. Historic downtown Hilo, with more restaurants, shops, museums, theaters, and entertainment, is just four miles away. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is 31 miles southwest. Major improvements to Saddle Road have drastically reduced the drive time between the east and west sides of the island, making cross-island day trips very reasonable.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen (no dishwasher)
No air conditioning
Elevator in the building
Shared coin-op laundry facilities on-site

This property is managed by Vacasa Hawaii.

Stays over 28 nights may be eligible for a fee waiver.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
This rental is located on floor 4.

Security camera details: 28 active cameras are installed on the outside perimeters of the building. These cameras point to the common ground areas, the point to the pool (two cameras in total), the back of the building (one camera), the entry (one camera that which is capable of close zooming) to read license plates, the area behind the lobby, and the parking lot. Cameras do not record sound and are on 24/7.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Hawaii

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Unit size: 730 square feet

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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 10:00 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, 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Waterfront Condo
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About the area

Map
Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Onekahakaha Beach Park
    7 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Richardson's Ocean Park
    8 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Keaukaha Beach Park
    8 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port of Hilo
    11 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ken's House Of Pancakes
    7 min drive
  • Don's Grill
    9 min drive
  • Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo
    9 min drive
  • Ocean Front Kitchen
    7 min drive
  • Waioli Lounge
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront condo w/ shared pool & private lanai- steps to shops & restaurants have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront condo w/ shared pool & private lanai- steps to shops & restaurants?

As of Aug 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront condo w/ shared pool & private lanai- steps to shops & restaurants on Aug 11, 2025 start from CA $206.12, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Waterfront condo w/ shared pool & private lanai- steps to shops & restaurants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront condo w/ shared pool & private lanai- steps to shops & restaurants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront condo w/ shared pool & private lanai- steps to shops & restaurants?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront condo w/ shared pool & private lanai- steps to shops & restaurants located?

Nestled on the beach, this Keaukaha condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carlsmith Beach Park, Richardson's Ocean Park, and Onekahakaha Beach Park. Port of Hilo and Naniloa Country Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Waterfront condo w/ shared pool & private lanai- steps to shops & restaurants Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 64 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location

Sweet spot. The noise from the road is noticeable but not terrible. I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micheal B.

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

Carl smith beach

This property is located right next to Carl Smith beach. This is a great place for families to stay at.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Karen M.

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

Mauna Loa Shores

A great place to stay while we were paddling at the World Sprints at Bayfront Park. Not walking distance but with free buses and Uber, we did well. The ocean swimming and snorkeling right out back was excellent.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lynnea R.

Snorkelling in the ice ponds

The location to the ice ponds in front of the condo plus all the large turtles
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duane B.

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

Great place

Asome thank you 😊
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great location

We found the unit to be well located, clean and well equipped. Didn’t take full advantage of amenities due to rain but look excellent. Check in was difficult due to 10 digit key code not functioning. After over an hour Vacasa gave us a code to and emergency key.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

What a wonderful place

We really enjoyed our stay there. The on site manager for the complex was there when we arrived and was very helpful, enabling us to get the keys from the lockbox. The unit was clean and nicely decorated. The sounds of the birds, frogs?, and ocean were very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

nick y.

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

Hilo

Had a great time in the apartment. Was nicer in person then in the pictures. Would have been nice to have some of the basics for cooking like, Olive Oil and salt and pepper. The lagoon/ tide pool next tot he property were also amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy D.

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

February get away!

Really enjoyed Emerald Key 203! Sat on the balcony and watched the dolfins while we drank our coffee and took photos of great sunrises and sunsets!! We met super nice people and enjoyed how quiet it was. We would rent this condo again and again!!! We did a lot of cooking and would suggest some new frying pans.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Peggy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Frustrating

The condo was fine. Clean. No water view because the trees have grown and block the ocean. Access to the condo was a nightmare. Contacted Vacasa, as instructed, and got partial instructions. If not for a resident of the building that happened to walk by and saw our frustration that he stopped to give us instructions on how to open the lock. Ran into another couple who had the same problem with Vacasa. They said they had to call Vacasa several times before they received total instructions on how to enter their rental. Never again using Vacasa.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Rona L.

Family Joy

We loved the views of the beach so much. They were incredible. We could see the beach, people, clouds, and hear the children laughing. The last Lanai also was perfectly Situated. The only negative was paying VRBO ALMOST $200. I wish we could have booked it through Vacasa instead of wasting that $. Please send us info in doing our vacations directly through your service.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl J.

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

Great location! Keypad to enter and lock condo. Super challenging.

We loved our stay. It was clean and. Great location. Details for check in were great. It would have been nice to have at least salt and pepper already there. Further, the keypad to enter the property took several tries to make it work. Not fun. Low battery? This needs to be addressed ASAP. Otherwise. Loved it. Thanks!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Estelle K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

What’s advertised is not what you get.

Unit is not clean, fridge was dead, they had a small bar fridge so obv they knew it wasn’t working. Horrible check-in as we had gone to Costco. VACASA property management really hard to get a hold of. Had to push to get a working fridge. Unit was not clean. Sand on the counters in the bathroom. Beach chairs were old. No cooler so we had to buy one. Absolutely no stock of cooking oils (usually there is some). Unit has a bad smell so you have to keep windows open all the time.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Jon R., OXNARD

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

No repeat

Not as comfortable as other units we've stayed in at the same address. Map of parking stall helpful, in rain and dark. Double check entry code- both didn’t work. Utensils greasy, washed everything we used 1st. Patio slider needs service. Master B/R blinds not acceptable. No instructions for TV. Fridge doesn't work. Replacement mini fridge leaks. Extra kitchen towels helpful. Location great if you want peace & quiet, right on water. We'll return again, but not to this unit. Property Mgt needs to upgrade unit owner's responsibility to his guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Terry M.

Overall Pretty Good But…..

This condo overlooks Carlsmith Beach so the ocean sound is a lovely background. Very nice screened lanai above the trees with glimpses of the cove It’s a few blocks out of downtown Hilo so we ended up driving particularly as it rained a lot Bed was comfortable and there were plenty of towels. No AC and no washer/ dryer. The kitchen had adequate pans and dish ware. BUT BE WARNED - there is NOTHING in the way of staples for cooking. No salt or pepper, oil, vinegar, spices,foil, or storage containers. At least 14 coffee cups which I would have traded for something useful. The other major flaw is check in and entry. Directions for entry are confused and contradictory. You need a key for the elevator and only 1 per unit. The lockbox is jammed onto a bar in a dark cabinet with no way to operate it easily. The door code is ridiculous- 10 digits so you have to keep your phone or a slip of paper in your pocket at all times. Could also really use a screen door as the breeze comes from that direction.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Enjoyable place to stay in Hilo

This property is located on beach row! You can snorkel right next door. The lanai is screened in and has a view through the trees of the ocean. Great place for morning coffee. I would stay here again...
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gayle B.

Perfect location

Sleeping with the sounds of the waves. Hilo is as beautiful as all the locals that are so welcoming.
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6/10 Okay

Mary D.

Surroundings

The sounds of the ocean and birds along with the view with the beach park outside.
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lou Ann G.

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

Nice Place

This is a very nice older property. Great location for sight seeing. Beautiful view from bedroom and balcony. Beautiful beach park next door. The VACASA people are wonderful and helped with a couple of minor problems we had. I highly recommend this condo.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ida M.

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

Great Stay

This property is in a great out of the way area. There is a great small beach area right next to the property and downtown Hilo is just down the road. We have system in this building before and spotless come back again. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Ron C.

Great Location

It was comfortably furnished, had plenty of kitchen dishes, appliances, cookware, etc. We loved being close to Carlsmith Beach as it was a great place to gather with our family in Hawaii. We found the residents and management at Mauna Loa Shores very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

Welcoming vacation home

We had a wonderful week in this condo. Very clean and well prepared for us. Fully equipped kitchen and loved the boogie boards provided.

10/10 Excellent

Keto G.

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

Good location by a swimming beach and tidepools.

This was a perfect base for our week-long stay in Hilo. Was clean and everything worked in the unit. We enjoyed looking down at the ocean tide pools and "jungle" from our deck and windows. The pool was clean and fun for our 7-year-old daughter. We didn't get much communication from the management company until a couple days prior to our arrival, but then there was a flury of info from them.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Richiel Q.

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

Simple but sweet

It met our needs for our 2 nights stay in the Hilo side. Simple and clean unit. Had all we needed for our short stay. Access to the beach next door,Carlsmith beach park. That’s was the main reason for our stay. The beautiful beach. Till next time,Hilo.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022