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Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise!

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach
Property grounds
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41461 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise!

Overlooking ancient lava ocean cliffs, Temple Tree Retreat is designed to see and feel nature all around you. Our home has three main living spaces - you get the entire property to yourselves. The main area hosts the kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom and laundry room. Another area is a bedroom/bathroom suite and the third area is a library and office space with a pull out couch bed. The three areas are connected by a covered, open lanai that serves as a cool gangway with amazing ocean views from every plank. Live the Adventurer's life, be a pirate for a week, explore this astounding island from your home port of Temple Tree Retreat.

Temple Tree Retreat has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Please respect our max occupancy of 4 guests until our water system capacity is increased.

Here's a list of our amenities:
Bedroom 1 (up the spiral stairs): Cal-King bed, streaming TV, 360 degree windows with oceanfront views
Bedroom 2 (separate suite): Queen bed, streaming TV, ensuite bathroom, ocean views from your bed
Bedroom 3 (downstairs, main area): Full bed, near the bathroom
Library (separate area): Full size pull-out couch bed, desk, lounge chairs, stunning ocean views
FREE WiFi
Kitchen: refrigerator, cook top, oven, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker and more. Also fully stocked with pots, pans, dishes and flatware.
Two bathrooms, each with a walk-in shower, toilet and sink.
Laundry room with washer and dryer
Gas grill on the lanai
Security alarm
Off street free parking
Gated entry driveway

This is a Hawaii County licensed short term rental.
TA-074-478-0288-01
STVR-19-363885
NUC-19-1500

Property manager

Salt Water Vacations, Hilo, Hawaii.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours 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

  • Unit size: 1,461 square feet

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Exterior

Wonderful oceanfront oasis on the cliffs with breathtaking lanai view & sunrises

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 122 reviews
Wonderful oceanfront oasis on the cliffs with breathtaking lanai view & sunrises

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

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 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
Property Registration Number GE-074-478-0288-01, TA-074-478-0288-01

Property is also known as

2624-237278

About the area

Map
Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Coconut Island Park
    37 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    42 min drive - 38.6 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    33 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Port of Hilo
    37 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Ha'ena Beach
    42 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kaleo's Bar and Grill
    11 min drive
  • McDonald's
    20 min drive
  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
    19 min drive
  • Lemongrass Restaurant
    19 min drive
  • Blane's Drive Inn
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 mi (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) away.

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Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Temple Tree Retreat

lovely, relaxing location
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janell C.

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

Relaxing and Amazing Sunrises

Everything about this property was exactly as expected. The views are simply breathtaking, and the privacy of the property was just what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Loved This Property!

Right on the water with spectacular views! This plantation style home is very nice, with lots of charm and character. Overall, a very nice and comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen A.

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

Amazing stay!

A quaint experience in a quirky set of buildings in a dreamy location. We had whales so close you could hear them blowing from inside over the sound of the pounding surf, and watched turtles playing from our porch. Decently appointed, comfortable beds, great views. It was clean, and the management was responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

The Power of the Temple Tree Retreat

Breathless!! This place has Hawaii home, all over it. We just loved everything about it from all the old history decor, to the crashing ocean waves! The gated property made us feel very safe, but it was as if we were in our own world!! Just not enough time or words to put it all in. The one word that keeps popping into my mind is "Spiritual" Can't wait to go back.Mahalo!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Incredible

Amazing views
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Interesting house, fantastic location

We enjoyed our stay at this unique place. Beautiful location, right on the water. The house is a unique design with lots of space to roam around. We only had a few minor issues. One is that the refrigerator freezer had someone else’s garbage in it. The owner wants you to put any garbage that might attract insects in a bag in the freezer which is fine. However, they should remove the previous guests garbage before new guest move in. The house needs a functional can opener. The current one is rusty and nonfunctional. Also, it would be nice to have some smaller cocktail glasses in addition to the large 16 oz glasses and abundant wine glasses.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

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

Paradise

The view cannot be beat! The living room, 1 bedroom, and main space are separate buildings connected with a covered walkway. I over looked the fact that it does not have air conditioning, for us that was not good. The view though is spectacular!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caren C.

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

Ocean view

The view and having our own private areas made this rental a gem.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Audra B.

Fun retreat house but convenient to main attractions

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house had an amazing view and a layout that offered lots of personal space. However, it's not in a great location: About an hour from the national park, 90 minutes from Black Sand Beach, 30 minutes from Hilo, 90 minutes from the Observatory. Lots of driving to places. The property is private and a great retreat, but the kitchen is not well stocked, which makes cooking challenging, with no restaurants close by. This makes it less relaxing and add hassle.

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Great Location and Lodgings

We had a great time at Temple Tree. A very unique lodging experience with incredible sunrises out the bedroom window. Multiple whale sightings including some real close to shore.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Wonderful Location

Private, unique, great location. Ocean views and sounds. Whales present in the winter. Interesting birds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

heather m.

Relaxing retreat

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: Our stay at Temple Tree Retreat was amazing. There was so much space for our whole family to hang out. The master bedroom was the perfect place to rest and listen to the ocean crash. We loved exploring the rocks and watching turtles from the cliff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Beautiful Serene Location

We loved the property. The area was beautiful and the croaking of the frogs at night along with the sounds of crashing waves was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

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

Fantastic

Beautiful and comfortable location with great features and an amazing view of the ocean. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F.

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

Amazingly Beautiful!

This is, hands down, one of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed. The setting is just gorgeous! The house is clean, check in and out was a breeze and communication was excellent. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

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

Perfect views

We loved the space and location. Steps away from the ocean and a short drive away from many of the locations we were headed to. Such a peaceful space. Will be back with family for sure
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Favorite place on the islands!!

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: This was my 31st time to the islands and my second time staying at this beautiful place! It is now my favorite place to stay from all the islands! It’s quiet and it’s clean. The place is unique and it has everything you need. I like the secluded location, and the views are just mesmerizing. I have recommended this to many people and have a feeling it’s gonna book up!
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10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Can't beat the view

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: Great house, location was generally central for the Hilo side so exploring was easy. Owner communication was great, check in/out was easy. Overall I'd recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David H.

Lava Love

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: We loved Temple Tree's privacy, solitude and classic Hawaiian charm, perched between the sounds of jungle birds and frogs on one side and crashing waves below dramatic lava cliffs on the other.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Peaceful and restful

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: We enjoyed our stay very much. It was tranquil and allowed our family to reconnect and unwind.

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

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

Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise!

This place is absolutely beautiful. The house is well maintained and has plenty of room for a large group. The outside view is one of the best on the island. Sunrise and sunsets at the house are very special. Hearing the rain, crash of the waves, and breeze from the ocean is so peaceful before going to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Amazing Ocean View

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Very unique location and experience. The multi-building house allowed for everyone to have their own space. The views from the bedrooms were fantastic. There is nothing like falling asleep to the sound of crashing waves.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Great place!

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: Beautiful house with amazing views. Had everything we needed for our stay. There was an issue with the water pump during our time and maintenance took care of it quickly and easily. We hope to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

keith W.

Such a great spot!

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: So great listening to the waves & geckos.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022