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Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave!

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Exterior
Television
Game room
Game room
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Keaau, HI
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave!

Traveling with the family or taking time for yourself, you'll love coming home to this beautiful home. Three bedrooms each with their own ensuite custom marble bathroom. Just a short walk to the Makuu cliffs to watch the whales go by. The Asian inspired decor is stunning. I have collected art throughout Asia and you are sure to enjoy the many carvings and paintings. The "Man Cave" has a giant flat screen TV, pool table, dart board and more. The home is on one acre and I live in a cottage on property. The landscaped property has many fruit trees for you to "pick" from. I have bikes for your use to explore the area.
The home is located in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision. Centrally located to the airport, 20 minutes, lava flow 30 minutes and Volcano National Park 30 minutes.

Property manager

Howard Grant
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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
Property Registration Number TA-017-332-0192-01, GE-017-332-0192-02

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keaau

Keaau is home to this holiday home. University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center and University Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 14 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory - 25 min drive - 24.3 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 29 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Port of Hilo - 30 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 35 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪No. 1 Chinese Barbecue - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pahoa Fresh Fish - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blane's Drive Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aloha Lehua Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave! located?

Situated in Keaau, this holiday home is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Lava Tree State Monument. Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 206 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bill G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place to stay.
This is not the place for everyone, but an excellent place if you read what the host describes.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hideaway on Hilo side of Island
Spacious, clean, furnished "home" located in quiet area. Host very responsive to inquiries and requests. Fully furnished with sports equipment. Property full of fauna that produces fruit (albeit we were there at low season) One drawback - house is located some time from Hilo (depending on traffic) so plan your excurstions accordingly
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honeymoon Stay
Howard set up the place with beautiful little gifts for our honeymoon. The property is gorgeous and Howard is very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Great property. Lots of room. Clean, quiet, easy check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet neighborhood.
The property was stunning. The ocean is only a few minute walk which we all enjoyed after dinner. The view and ocean sounds from the lanai was wonderful anytime of the day. The Weber grill made it perfect for grilling dinner every night. The beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms in each bedroom were large. My wife likes to bird and there were no shortage of birds on the property. There are no negatives to say only positives. We truly enjoyed our stay and would choose to stay here again if we return to the big island. Thank you Howard for the wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiang C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

alisha s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas break on the Big Island
This property was perfect!! Close enough to everything while keeping us out of the busy tourist areas. The home was clean and cozy. Howard was away for the holiday. But, left us with contact info and a binder full of his island favorites. We particularly appreciated the instructions left by him that took us to the Puna trail, which led us to a private(ish) beach. There, we got to view the sea turtles soaking up the sun. We loved staying here, and plan on returning again in there future! Mahalo Howard!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ron
Like being in the Garden Of Eden…minus the bad outcome!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous
Amazing house with tons of space and a fantastic yard with plenty of privacy, fruit trees and close to the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anarae S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay in Hilo!
We had such a wonderful time at this home! It was incredibly spacious, giving our whole family plenty of room to relax and enjoy ourselves. The place was spotless, and the attention to detail made it feel comfortable and inviting. The open layout allowed us to gather and spend quality time together, and we loved how close it was to all the beautiful spots in Hilo. It truly felt like a home away from home, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a clean, spacious, and fun stay with family! family!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House in the gardens
It was nicely nestled close to Maku’u point and plenty of fruit to eat in property. Spacious home perfect for family with older kids or multiple adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room, gorgeous property
House was great, plenty of room. Lots of fun things for the family, bikes, pool table, etc.. Nice to know host was close but didn't need anything. House is not far from the coast which is nice, bit of a drive to store, etc..Very quiet and peaceful, especially in the mornings on the big deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Wendy N.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
May 2024: Concerns with property
The positives: listing was accurate. Man-cave is renovated garage and has many activities and items to borrow for outdoor lifestyle. Serious considerations: No air conditioning (I should have confirmed before renting). Washer / dryer outside of home which added to bugs getting in house. There is a cockroach infestation in one of the upper bedrooms. Hundreds of them come in through bathroom light in ceiling at dusk. We had to close bathroom door and not use bathroom. This issue is not just living in Hawaii, this is a serious problem for the home. The hammock rope broke (very old and frayed) and my husband fell and hurt his hip when the rope snapped in use. Black mold in two ceiling areas in garage. Master bedroom is room off garage and was not clean (like it had not been fully dusted in a long time. Screens for doors and windows had tears, or did not set in tracks correctly when closing, which let more bugs in the house. Fire alarms disabled (one in bedroom was gone with wires hanging out of wall).
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Great property. Beautifully landscaped. Plenty of room to move around.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hawai’i paradise
We had a tournament in Hilo so we decided to stay at another location close to Hilo since we’ve recently stayed in Hilo. The location was great! 2-3 minute mile ride to wonderful beach views. The house was big and spacious! Every room had its own private full bath and balcony! The amenities were great, from the game room to the snorkel gear to the bikes provided! There was a Sunday market no more than 8 minutes away that was great! All in all if I come back to the big island I’m staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reginald W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Everything was good here we really enjoyed our stay very spacious rooms and fruit trees on property. Owner lives on land too but it’s separated by a fence,and he’s great with helping out
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aric A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best house we could have picked
Amazing property. Unfortunately didn’t get a chance to meet Howard, but he was around if we had needed him. A lot of love and hard work put into the house. A lot of fun adventuring around the yard looking for fruit. Zero complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merrie Monarch get away
The property is stunning and well kept. Gorgeous artwork and the energy of the place is so calming. It was a perfect spot for our family after watching our son dance at Merrie Monarch. Fun to go on a bike ride and play darts while on property. We will be back when we have time to enjoy the Big Island. Mahalo Uncle Howard for sharing your gorgeous home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Keaa’u Paradise
This house was perfect for our family of 4. My kids enjoyed playing in the yard and looking for ripe fruit. We used all the fun amenities during our stay with family dart games, bike rides and pool games. The kitchen was very well stocked which made it great for cooking and eating dinner out on the deck. The house was very well kept and super clean and tidy. The drive to Hilo and volcano park was easy. Nice short bike ride to a beautiful ocean view and great whale watching spot. Icing on the cake was the little treats left for us by Howard. During our visit to Hawaii we stayed on both the Kona and Hilo side and this home blew us away and definitely made us feel like we were in paradise and would love to stay, which we did not get that same feeling from the place on the Kona side. 10/10 would recommend. Mahalo Howard!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
We loved our stay at Howard's home. The house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The host checked in and tried to help when there were internet issues on the island. There is a lot of living space and multiple couples or a larger family could comfortably stay at the house. The kitchen had most essentials for cooking. The hawaiian coffee and chocolates were a nice touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juls p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility in Paradise
the house is amazing everything you need for a relaxing vacation on the big island thank you Howard you rock five stars
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice big home
Had a great time. House is huge, did not feel cramped at all. Howard is super friendly and quick to respond.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomoki T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house that makes you wanna actually live there
Our family of 6 stayed there for a week. Our main focus on the trip was exploring the nature so the location was perfect. Equal distance to both the national park and Mauna Kea, and being not so far from the airport was very ideal. Howard’s place was so comfortable that we decided to just enjoy the place playing pool and relaxing in the yard. Howard was so easy to communicate with too. Thank you Howard for such a nice place and some background story of the house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, spacious house
The house was very nice. Very spacious. It was nice to spread out after being in smaller condos on the other islands.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
We were there for 7 days and enjoyed every minute of it. Howard is a wonderful host. We never ask for anything but I believe that if we had he would have tried to get it for us. If we ever go back to Hawaii we will try to stay there again. Thank you Howard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Howard Grant

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My name is Howard and I am a contractor on the Big Island. I built this home for myself and 2 sons. The house was a labor of love and did almost all the work myself. My sons are now grown and have families of their own and I felt that it was time to share my home with other travelers. I live in a cottage on the back of the property so I can give my guests privacy when they need it and assistance with questions or issues that may come up. I want to make sure your time on the Big Island is special.

Why they chose this property

This area is the "sunshine belt" of the East side. Walking distance to the ocean and some great fishing spots. Mostly its quiet and private.

What makes this property unique

Each bedroom has its own custom bath. I bought most of the tiles and cabinetry and art during my travels in Asia.

Languages:

English

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