Title: LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=114393817&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a! Cottage in Hilo with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a! (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114400000/114393900/114393817/5ca54e15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a! (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114400000/114393900/114393817/f804d062.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a! 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Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms984 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a! Kai Cottage in the quiet Pauka'a neighborhood a few minutes drive north of downtown Hilo is the perfect vacation spot for exploring Hilo, Volcano and the eastern coast of Hawaii Island. This plantation era cottage, built in 1966, is designed to take advantage of coastal trade winds by sitting up off the ground and boasting ventilation windows and ceiling fans. There are nice ocean views across the street from the front lanai. Kai Cottage has two bedrooms, each with a queen sized bed. There is one full bathroom with a combination bathtub and shower located between the two bedrooms, plus a half bathroom ensuite with the larger bedroom. We host up to 4 guests. The kitchen has a bar height table to seat 4 people comfortably. We have cookware and dishes for most cooking adventures! Enjoy lounging in the living room with a full view of the ocean across the street or on the small front lanai. If you're an early riser the sunrise can be extraordinary here! There is a TV for streaming your own accounts and WiFi is free. From our location take advantage of the sites of historic Hilo Town like Rainbow Falls, Imiloa Planetarium, Hilo Farmer's Market, and soooo many great restaurants and lovely shops. Downtown Hilo is just a five minute drive from Kai Cottage. Every visitor to Hawaii Island must check out Volcanoes National Park which is a nice half or full day experience. To the north of Kai Cottage is the historic Hamakua Corridor. Visit Akaka Falls, try a cow cuddling experience, or a vanilla farm tour! Kai Cottage is a Hawaii County licensed vacation rental. STVR: 19-365316 NUC: 19-1823 TA-021-648-2304-01 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 984 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87620000/87612500/87612416/6cc0b50c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Hula House- 3BR great Location Hilo Hilo - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 29 reviews CA $243 CA $600 total includes taxes & fees Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=87612416&PinnedHotelID=87612416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119140000/119137100/119137051/w1021h1020x4y0-6a364a26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 3-bedroom home in Hilo town Hilo - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=119137051&PinnedHotelID=119137051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57115500/57115483/102b568b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OCEAN VIEW 2BRM WITH BEACH PARK NEXT DOOR Keaukaha - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=57115483&PinnedHotelID=57115483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30780000/30775500/30775490/26e1fe3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aaron's Beach House - NEWly Renovated Private home with a 5 min walk to beach Keaukaha - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=30775490&PinnedHotelID=30775490&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115450000/115449500/115449450/5cbd666f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilo Lagoon Centre 707, air conditioned 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in Hilo Hilo - Pool - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=115449450&PinnedHotelID=115449450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116770000/116763800/116763754/c5a82ef7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing Ocean & Park Views - Pool & AC Hilo - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=116763754&PinnedHotelID=116763754&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76010000/76004900/76004815/57dea85b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rainbow Hale, Unit 2—a delightful and convenient pet-friendly retreat. 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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 3270160400000, GE-044-043-6736-01, TA-044-043-6736-01 ### Property is also known as 2624-272498 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=19.763844,-155.09204&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:c_twBflrq%5C%3FO%40Q%3FM%3FS%40M%40Q%40O%40Q%40M%40OBQ%40OBO%40QDOBMBQBODOBMDODMDODODMFODOFMFODMFMFMHKFOFMHMHKHMFKHMHKJKHKHKJKHKJKJKJIJKJIJKJGLIJIJKLGJELILILGLELILELILCLELENELGLENCLCNELCNENALCNANCLANCNAN%3FNCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%3FN%40NBN%40NBL%40NBL%40NDNBLDNBLBLDNFLDLDNDLBLHLDLHLDJFLHLHLDJFLJJHJHJFLJJHJJHHJJJJJJHJJJHJHJHJHLHJHLFJHLFLHNFJFLFLFLFNDLFNDNDLDNDNDLDNDLBNDNBPBLBNBP%40NBN%40PBN%40L%40P%40N%40P%3FL%40R%3FL%3FP%3FN%3FN%3FP%3FNAP%3FLAPANAPANCLARCLANCPCNCLCPENCNELENENELENENELGNELGNGNGJGLGLILGNIJGJINIJIJIJIJIJKJIJKJKLKJIFKJKHMJKHKFKHMJKFMDMHMHKFMDMHMDMFMDOFMDMDODMDMDO%40MDOBODMBO%40MBO%40OBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCMAOCOEMCOEMAOEMEMEOEMEMGMEMGMEMIMEMGMIMIKEMGKKKIMGKIKKKIKKKGKKKMIKKKIKIKKKIKIKGKIOIKIKGOGMIMGMGKEOGOGMEOGMEOEOEMEOEOCMEOCOCQCMEOAQCOAMCSAMAOAQAOAQAM%3FQ%3FOAQ%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nKkKBf_HC0EtZwZZTW_SklmDeyE=) Hilo, HI #### What's nearby - Honoli'i Beach \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Honoli'i Beach Park \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - University of Hawaii at Hilo \- 7 min drive \- 7.2 km - Rainbow Falls \- 7 min drive \- 6.9 km - Port of Hilo \- 8 min drive \- 9.1 km #### Getting around - Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Temple Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪Hilo Town Tavern - ‬5 min drive - ‪Cronies Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive - ‪Puka Puka Kitchen - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a!? ### What time is check-out at LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a!? ### Where is LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a! Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paleah M. Mar 28, 2025 #### Perfect location, comfortable stay! 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 family of four had the best time at this cute spot. Honoli'i beach is just around the corner! Quiet and peaceful neighborhood. The house is well appointed with extra linens, beach towels, a well stocked pantry and fridge with all the basics for home cooking. The washer and dryer helped so much too. The frogs are loud at night but we LOVED it - our own white noise spa soundtrack. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Paleah M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Samantha T. Jul 20, 2025 #### July Vacay Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Absolutely beautiful location - just minutes away from the most wonderful pebbly sand beach, Honoli'i Beach Park, where you can also play in a lagoon undearneath the Hawai'i Belt Rd bridge. You can see the ocean waves from the lanai and you really feel nestled into the forest. The house was super cute and well laid out. Cons include a lack of attention to detail of the house - cheap curtains don't do much against the morning sun, the front screen door was broken, and there weren't ceiling fans and the floor fans didn't do much to circulate the air unless pointed directly at you. ##### Samantha T. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Oleksandr L. Nov 9, 2025 #### It’s alright 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: Cosy little cottage. There’s no A/C, only fans - but it was alright (we didn’t stay in during the day). There’s no dishwasher, but it’s fine if you don’t cook and eat a lot at the cottage. The furniture is old, but it works. What I’d suggest is to put clear labels on all the light switches or write instructions, because it’s confusing: what switch is for what fixture or outlets, plus the remotes and fans - we ended up flipping switches to get lights where we wanted them and still didn’t figure it all out. ##### Oleksandr L. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karl W. Aug 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Karl W. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025