Title: House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo Vacation home in Keaau with private pool and kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59960000/59959500/59959466/a5719125.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59960000/59959500/59959466/5b0f210f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59960000/59959500/59959466/b8f50cdd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59960000/59959500/59959466/4d5d2543.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59960000/59959500/59959466/9161759a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the sun-kissed Kaloli Point, House of Paddles offers a tranquil retreat within earshot of the Pacific Ocean's soothing waves. Unwind by the resort-style pool area with propane grill and observe beautiful sunrises and stargazing nights. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71984 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo Located in the Kaloli Point sun belt on the East side of the Big Island of Hawai, House of Paddles is within earshot of the Pacific Ocean’s crashing waves. This private tropical oasis is a two-minute walk from the spectacular Puna coastline to watch sea turtles and whales (when in season)! Please Note: This is a quiet residential neighborhood and local ordinances prohibit gatherings at licensed short term rental properties. Quiet hours are 9pm to 8am daily. Occupancy is set to 7 guests only. Please Respect Your Neighbors! Stunning custom-built in 2005, House of Paddles features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Throughout the home are exotic local hardwoods and Mexican tile. The fully equipped kitchen features custom Native Koa hardwood and Mango cabinets and a six burner gas stove with griddle. French doors open the Grand Room to a private tropical resort-style pool area with a propane grill. Observe beautiful sunrises and magical stargazing from the pool area. There are three bedrooms and one additional sleeping area. The private Orchid Suite is separate from the main house and boasts an ensuite bathroom with private lava rock outdoor shower. Two more bedrooms are in the main part of the house. Bedroom 2 shares a full bathroom across the hall and Bedroom 3 has an ensuite bathroom. The final sleeping area is a comfortable queen size bed in our large laundry room. House of Paddles is conveniently located 25 minutes from Hilo International Airport. Only 30 minutes to many must see attractions including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, snorkeling beaches in Hilo, the newly renovated Poho’iki Beach Park in Kalapana and many natural wonders. Just 15 minutes to quaint Pahoa Town for fine dining, art boutiques and groceries. Only 8 minutes to Maku’u Farmer’s Market on Sundays. This is a Hawaii County licensed short term rental. TA-001-168-0256-01 STVR-19-349096 NUC-19-415 ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Winery tours 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: 1,984 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101470000/101466500/101466427/8ad70d86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jungle Estate - 3 Cottages, 1.5 Acres and a POOL Sleeps 9 Keaau - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=101466427&PinnedHotelID=101466427&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88920000/88911700/88911645/6150ed3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub Keaau - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 9.6 Exceptional 148 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=88911645&PinnedHotelID=88911645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19410000/19407700/19407632/b619d060.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront Home w/Private Pool. 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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 TA-001-168-0256-01, GE-001-168-0256-01 ### Property is also known as 2624-203792 Aloha Welcome to Hale O’Hoe! (The House of Paddles) New! Big Island The House of Paddles Pool Ocean Close! ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=19.61772,-154.94849&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ymwvB%60kvp%5C%3FO%3FQ%3FO%40Q%3FO%40Q%40O%40Q%40M%40OBQ%40MBOBQBOBOBMDSBMDOBMDODODMFODMFODOFMFMFMFOFKFMHKFOHKHOHKHKHKHKHKJKHMJKJKHGJKJMJGJILKJGJILIJGLILGJILILELGLELELILENELELENELCNELCNCLCNENALCNANCNAL%3FNCNAN%3FN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%3FN%40NBN%3FL%40NBN%40NBL%40NDLBNBNBLDLBNDLDNDLDLDLHLDLDLFLDLHLHJFLHJFLHJHLFJJJHJFJLJJJFHJJJHLJJHJHJHJJJFJHNHJFNHJFLFJFNFLFLFLFNDNDLFNDLDNDNDLBNDLBRBLBNBNBPBN%40LBP%40N%40L%40P%40N%40P%40N%3FP%3FN%3FP%40NAL%3FP%3FN%3FPANAPANAPALANCPANCLCRCLCNCLCRELCNENELENELGNENELGNGLGLGLGNGJGNIJGNIHINGJKJIJILIJKJIJKJIJKHKJKJKHKFKJMHKHMFKFMHKHMFMHMDMFMDMDMHMDMDODMDODMBMDODOBM%40ODMBO%40OBO%40MBO%3FO%40OBO%3FM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOCOAM%3FOCOAOCMAOCOEMAOCMEOEMCOEMEMEOEMEMIMEMEMGMEMIKGMIMIKGMGKIKIMKKGKIKKKKIIKKKKIKKKIKIMIKIKIKIOIIGOIKGOGKGOGMGMGMEOGMEOGOEMEOEMCOEOCMESCMCOCMCSCMAOCQAOAMAQAOAQ%3FOAQ%3FO%3FQ%3FM&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zVysZcz-eBtpJhpzCttR48m7cPo=) Keaau, Hawaii #### What's nearby - University of Hawaii at Hilo - 28 min drive - 31.8 km - Coconut Island Park - 32 min drive - 34.4 km - Port of Hilo - 32 min drive - 36.3 km - Carlsmith Beach Park - 37 min drive - 39.0 km - Ha'ena Beach - 38 min drive - 26.9 km #### Getting around - Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive - ‪Bite The Eye - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬18 min drive - ‪Poppy - ‬12 min drive - ‪Nicky's Mobile Cafe - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 2.7 mi (4.4 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 11.9 mi (19.2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 61 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B. Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! Charming, quiet and very relaxing! Accommodations and amenities were outstanding. Lovely! ##### Susan B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah H. Jan 26, 2025 #### Excellent rainforest 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: We absolutely loved the property. Our kids enjoyed the pool and the location was good for Hilo and the Volcano National Park. Short walk to the shore to see the waves crashing on the rocks. ##### Sarah H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristina R. Aug 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Trip of a Lifetime We enjoyed our stay so much! It was a beautiful property and the property manager was exceptionally helpful. ##### Kristina R. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martha V. May 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Beautiful, peaceful location. True Hawaiian experience The property in beautifully decorated and the pool is refreshing after a day of touring the island. My family was happy spending the day out and about or staying in and just relaxing. ##### Martha V. Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lani M. Jul 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice property with pool Kids loved the pool. Thanks for the hospitality ##### Lani M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy H. Sep 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home! Very beautiful wood used through the home. The pool was wonderful to cool off in after a day exploring the Hilo side of the island. Loved the ohana bedroom! ##### Kathy H. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan B. Apr 30, 2024 #### Beautiful! 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 loved your space. Felt very safe and relaxing. Will be staying here again! ##### Megan B. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jody c. Apr 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great way to appreciate Hilo Stopped here to hit Volcano National Park, which is 30 minutes away. We were a short walk to the cliffs where you cannot swim but are amazed by the power of the ocean and the natural beauty of the island. I have been to Hilo before but never appreciated this aspect. The cliffs are dangerous with young kids so keep your eye out for crashing waves. The home was a perfect place for us to take some quite time after being in hotels and play card games and cool off in the pool . Beds were very comfortable. If you are an AC person or not comfortable with mother nature coming into your living quarters this is not the location for you. We loved it and appreciated the attention to detail that the owners put into the home. ##### jody c. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lillie A. Mar 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible home! The home was amazing. Everything we needed was accessible to us. The location was great and wasn’t too far for us to drive! The property managers were easily available to us and responded very quickly to any inquires we had. Definitely a place we will stay again! ##### Lillie A. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Tiffany B. Jun 3, 2025 #### House of Paddles Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed here for three nights on a family vacation. The house was very clean and comfortable. I would say that it is a little “bare bones” when it comes to extra linens and cookware. When they say bring in everything you need to cook, they aren’t kidding. Some very basic things are missing from the kitchen (cooking sheets, salt) towels are limited to one set per guest. They were very helpful in bringing extra towels when called. The pool was very clean and my family enjoyed the back patio and pool area. ##### Tiffany B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donald M. Jul 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A perfect base for exploring the east coast and volcano Such an interesting property. And so spacious with a wonderful great room opening up onto the pool. We are able to spread out and really just relax. After spending the previous 7 Days on the west coast with the constant Sun I was happy to see the overnight rain and the clouds which then resulted in the waterfalls. So many interesting things to do on the east coast. ##### Donald M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### David T. Mar 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Absolutely Beautiful, But..... 5 stars for Beautiful. No stars for amenities unless you consider 4 adult rain coats amenities. The beds in 3 of the rooms are great, not so in the laundry room. Property manager is stingy with paper products and trash bags, but they are quick to respond to fix what should have been working when you arrived. Luckily Walmart is a half hour away. The kids loved the 4 ft deep pool and that is mainly why we rented it. Door lockbox is difficult to open. ##### David T. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara T. Jan 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely unique property This is a lovely property about a 30 minute drive from Hilo. The two main bedrooms and great room open onto the lanai and pool. The pool is a big plus. The house was spotless and equipped with everything you need. As noted in earlier reviews, there is a new house being built next door which overlooks the pool area, and the owners are working on additional privacy. ##### Barbara T. Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Judie Y., Brentwood, CA, USA Jan 8, 2023 Liked: Check-in, location #### This could be such a nice VRBO We’ve stayed here twice and each time found many things needing repair and/or general maintenance. Our last trip resulted in injuries due to the large amount of slippery mold/mildew on tiles around pool. As much as we like this property and its location we’ll be looking for a safer place to stay. ##### Judie Y. Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve A. Jul 23, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved The House of Paddles! It was a great experience. Absolutely beautiful and in a great location. We absolutely loved the house, the pool and having a washer and dryer. Our only critiques are that the pool deck needs to be cleaned and the landscaping needed a little work. This is out of your control but it's sad that the house being built next door is overlooking the pool which takes away all the privacy. ##### Steve A. Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janis L. Oct 29, 2023 #### House of Paddles 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: The house had pretty much everything we needed. Loved the private backyard pool and used it every afternoon and evening. The location allows you to travel to so many day trips in all different directions on the island. The kitchen was great and the bbq very convenient too. Highly recommend you seriously check this out for a fabulous vacation getaway. ##### Janis L. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole M. Nov 15, 2022 #### Dream 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: This house felt so warm and welcoming. The indoor/outdoor feel is absolutely unreal. My husband and I spent hours sitting outside enjoying the rain every night, and we wish we could’ve stayed even longer! Also, thank you so much for having fans available in the closet! ##### Nicole M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert B. Aug 12, 2024 #### Beautiful Home - Quiet and Peaceful 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’ve stayed here twice now. It’s a beautiful home at a great location. Wonderful for a family or couples alike. One downside since the last time we stayed is that there was a new home built adjacent to it and there is little privacy on the pool areas like there used to be. My only recommendation would be to add some foliage or increase the fence height around the pool. Otherwise, it’s amazing. Would totally recommend. Very clean and in great shape. ##### Robert B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis B. Jan 5, 2025 #### From Germany to Hawaii 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: First of all I have to highlight the service of the saltwater team. They were so responsive and helpful - just amazing. We stayed in two houses, first the house of paddles and then the house of shangrilo. Both houses are great but if I would have to chose again I would always chose the house of shangrilo. The pool and the view are just breathtaking. Maybe just one thing, the smaller bed in the house of paddles is quite old and creaks a lot if you move, especially if two people sleep in it. Which is a little aggravating if you have such a light sleep as I have. Apart from that the house is great. ##### Dennis B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Alan B. Jan 30, 2024 #### Review from Northern Nevada Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was fantastic, if a little out of the way, set in a jungle like area. We booked this for the pool but found we could not get in or out safely. The ladder was totally wrong with a long step down. We were very disappointed. Didn't like the Roku streaming TV. Missed the playoff games. ##### Alan B. Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raenita D. Dec 7, 2023 #### Paradise 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: I almost don't want to leave an honest review so nobody else will rent this place ever. This home is a beautiful oasis for your vacation. The master suite with the outdoor shower is incredible for just enough privacy. The layout of the home is perfect with roomy bedrooms and a huge living area for family. The lanai and pool were our favorites every evening after a day of adventures. Just a quick walk to the ocean. The location is in a quiet neighborhood that is a great central location to Hilo one way or Volcano Park the other way. We had lots of exploring time while staying here. This home made the second place we stayed at in Kona seem like a slum (and it was nice too). We didn't read the instruction book well when we first got there so we missed the part about keeping food scraps in the freezer to keep bugs from getting in the trash but after we saw it, dug our food scraps out, and knew what we were doing, it was all good. Maybe a little note in the kitchen about that would be a good reminder for future guests who get too caught up in the magic of Hawaii to follow directions straight away.We will definitely be back again and hope to be able to rent the House of Paddles. I've never stayed in a better VRBO rental. ##### Raenita D. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer D. May 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hawaiian retreat Great spot with everything you need ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/da6b60aa-5fc6-4a44-8b62-038b2cefd564-1748103721915.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/dae3cd24-5ead-4f3a-a4a1-35f80c7a3261-1748103720085.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/525b6e27-7583-42d4-81af-54e78ae42ffd-1748103718861.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5191a343-8f04-43ef-9a0e-f1f9e315a110-1748103855947.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jennifer D. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth S. May 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hilo Paradise Loved our stay at this property! Perfectly located in a quiet neighborhood, 20 minutes from downtown Hilo & one block from the breathtaking ocean front! The property was super spacious & comfortable, allowing a lot of privacy for each room, while still feeling cozy! We adored the outside lava rock shower! I would plan stay again & highly recommend the property! ##### Elizabeth S. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kajsa N. Feb 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We love this house! We stayed here 13 years ago and found it to be almost exactly the same! Clean, well stocked with beach towels and cooking utensils. The pool is a blast and the layout of the home is perfect for a family with school age or older kids. The host was great and responded promptly when we had a question. Would stay here again! ##### Kajsa N. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter W. Oct 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Volcano Exploration Great location to explore the volcano, beautiful house with pool. Perfect for a big family ##### Peter W. 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