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Your Very Own Private Hawaiian Resort - Top-Rated, Fully STVR Permitted

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Large covered lanai with outdoor kitchen and dining - lap pool in the background
The 12X40 foot salt pool is perfect for relaxing or exercise.
Private kitchen
A real gourmet kitchen, fully equipped.
The indoor dining area seats 6. A 65" TV is fed by DIRECTV with HBO and Showtime

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6155.3 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Keauu, HI
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your Very Own Private Hawaiian Resort - Top-Rated, Fully STVR Permitted

Situated facing east to catch the prevailing tradewinds, as well as the morning sunrise, and evening moonrise, the top-rated Hale Ke Kua (Tradewinds House) is a memorable way to relax, unwind and enjoy East Hawaii. Situated on a full acre only 400 yards from the ocean, you can hear the surf break, the whales sing, while enjoying the privacy that only comes with an one house on an entire acre.

Built in 2016, this 3-bedroom 2-bath home offers all the quality and amenities you would need for a great experience, from the high-end stainless appliances and cookware in the kitchen, dining tables for six in the house and on the lanai, 65" TV with Amazon Firestick streaming, as well as a 50" TV in the master suite. The Wi-Fi is 400Mbit+ via Hawaii Telecom, and there is a computer desk, second monitor and mesh office chairs in the 3rd bedroom. There are dual facing loveseats in the living room, and luxurious memory foam mattresses in the individually decorated bedrooms indoors. On the 400 ft2 covered lanai, are a couch, chairs, and seating and dining for six plus an outdoor kitchen, complete with an undercounter refrigerator, sink and Weber gas grill - permanently plumbed into the house propane - no tanks to fill.

Without leaving the property a 12' X 40' salt-water lap pool, outdoor shower, and even a regulation size bocce ball court are just outside the doors.

Less than 30 minutes to south is Pohoiki Beach - the newest beach on earth, a 1/2 crescent of black sand. A must see, along with the Crater at Kilauea. If time and weather align, a guided tour to the top of 13,900 foot Mauna Kea will provide views, a sunset and stargazing experiences available nowhere else on Earth.

We are located about 12 miles south of Hilo, and 10-12 miles by air north of the 2018 Leilani Estates eruption in Lava Zone 1. We are in Lava Zone 3 : 1-5% of Zone 3 has been covered since 1800. We are upwind from the volcanoes, and the tradewinds blow any volcanic gasses away from us. We are also in the HPP 'Banana Belt', receiving about half the annual rainfall of Hilo while typically being 2-4 degrees warmer.

Property manager

Richard and Bev Johnson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
Smoking in house forfeits all damage deposit.
As a lap pool with a depth of 4 - 5 ft, absolutely no diving is allowed. Children under 12 and non-swimmers must always be accompanied by an adult.
All guests, regardless of age, must be registered. Any unregistered guests will be charged normal nightly rates, deducted from the damage deposit.
Social event over10 persons, smoking on the property or interfering with security cameras violates your rental agreement and forfeits damage deposit.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-156-911-3088-01, TA-156-911-3088-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lava Tree State Monument and Kilauea Caverns of Fire. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Keauu, HI

What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 12 min drive - 2.9 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 31 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Ha'ena Beach - 33 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Port of Hilo - 36 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 38 min drive - 32.0 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Lemongrass Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Blane's Drive Inn - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Your Very Own Private Hawaiian Resort - Top-Rated, Fully STVR Permitted have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Your Very Own Private Hawaiian Resort - Top-Rated, Fully STVR Permitted pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Very Own Private Hawaiian Resort - Top-Rated, Fully STVR Permitted?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Very Own Private Hawaiian Resort - Top-Rated, Fully STVR Permitted?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your Very Own Private Hawaiian Resort - Top-Rated, Fully STVR Permitted located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Keaau is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Hilo Coffee Mill. Pahoa Museum and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean D.

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

Terrific. place

We thoroughly enjoyed staying here. The home is beautifully decorated and accommodating. The pool is a real plus as well. We come to the big island from time to time and, if possible, we'll stay here in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

paula G.

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

Perfect Paradise

The hosts did an excellent job communicating and making sure their home had everything you need to enjoy your stay (ok coffee drinkers please know you have the Keurig or a French Press with coffee grinder). The house, grounds and pool are just beautiful. Great place to stay to see East side of island, Hilo and Volcano so close! I’d love to come back here!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

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

Hawaiian Paradise

Hawaiian Paradise was the name of the area of the house and the house lived up to the name. Beautiful interior and exterior with a fabulous pool. Lanai had everything we needed including bbq, fridge, and sink. Also included was a local cat, Cheeto, who was as friendly as can be. Our week here was the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

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

Kea’au Stay

The house was a bit out of the way but worth it. A beautiful, clean home with a nice salt water pool! It had all we needed to make meals. The beds were comfy too. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia W.

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

Great family vacation

Beautiful, well maintained, well stocked home. Even had flashlights to borrow to walk through Kaumana Caves lava tubes. The welcome pack booklet is very detailed and helped with so much. I am a cat lover and they even had provided some cat food for a couple of local cat visitors. One of whom was quite friendly, we all enjoyed petting him when he came around.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie L.

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

Comfortable and fully stocked for amazing homemade meals on the lanai. Great home base for cycling!

Great property and exactly as described. Private and secure with a wonderful outdoor space. We spent 5 of our 7 evenings exploring and trying the recipes cleverly provided by our house hosts. (They were all pretty awesome!). We enjoyed eating and coking on the lanai. The pool was pretty great as well. Very comfortable beds, the house is well furnished, clean, neat and super comfortable. The location of the house is just a few blocks from the shore line, with great views. We got up early enough ti catch the sunrise on a few mornings.We brought our road cycles and rode directly from the house for some pretty epic rides along the old government trail.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean A.

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

Beautiful Modern House in Paradise

A truly wonderful home in paradise. Great indoor and outdoor spaces for hanging out, dining, grilling and swimming. The modern kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals. Comfortable bed and we slept well at night. Quiet location great for exploring the east side of the Big Island. Easy to communicate with hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod C.

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

Best place

The lenai with outside kitchen overlooking the pool was a feature that was truly enjoyed...
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Great house!

Very nice and comfortable outdoor/bbq area. House was well stocked and kitchen area perfect. We enjoyed the pool!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert S.

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

Family Holiday Getaway

The property was beautiful, the amount of supplies and games it was stocked with was amazing. You literally don’t have to bring anything but your change of clothes. My family enjoyed staying in instead of going out. It was the perfect place to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with my adult kids especially with my son being back home from the military and getting to spend his 1st holiday with his family since he was deployed for 6 years and for all my adult kids to enjoy one another. They loved all the games and the pool and always had something to do. The property was clean and amenities was well provided. It’s in a quiet neighborhood away from noise and very peaceful. We are already planning our next trip as we didn’t have enough time to tour the island since we stayed in most of the time lol! This has been the best I’ve seen so far 😃
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wes J.

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

Nice and secluded.

The house was nice, clean, and peaceful. It is a nice property that almost seems secluded. The pool was awesome and we spent the majority of our time at the house on the lanai and in the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

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

Lovely stay!

We had a wonderful stay at this house. We were there for 8 days and could’ve stayed longer. We had a great time exploring the area, which is off the beaten path and gave us a good taste of local life. We loved the maku’u farmers market on Sunday. The house was very functional- clearly the owners live here part time and have the place set up so that you have everything you. The picture don’t do it justice.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

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

Hawaiian Paradise

We stayed here 2 years ago and loved it so much we came back for 6 weeks this year. A fantastic place to call home for however long you get to stay. Hope to return again🌴
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra O.

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

Outstanding Accommodation!

This was the finest place we’ve ever stayed in while in the islands. We all appreciated the upscale furnishings and appliances. Loved the silky-feeling water in the pool. Thank you for all your thoughtful details and care provided! We did not need to communicate with the property manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Excellent Vacation Home

Amazing property. Fantastic location. We had an amazing time.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Hawaiian Paradise

Such a lovely home with everything you could want and more. Having the pool right there in your backyard is an extra bonus. Easy location to Hilo, Volcanos National Park and so much more. Communication is easy with the owners and the guide they provide makes staying there delightful. We will be back. Mahalo!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat M., Boynton Beach, Florida

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

Fantastic Hilo Rented House

This house was even better than described. They provided for everything.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mari C.

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

Family fun time.

Loved the pool and back patio. Grounds were secure. Communication with host was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Great

Quiet neighborhood. Private, great pool.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY O., Long Beach, CA, USA

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay at this well appointed home. It had everything we needed for our Hawaiian getaway. The pool was huge and warm. We had BBQ’s almost every night. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone P.

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

First Time in Hawaii

Amazing time… Beautiful and relaxing property. Thank you for making our first experience a great one! Would definitely book a second time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

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

Beautiful, CLEAN home

Well stocked, lots of privacy, super CLEAN home! Will rent again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Zane S.

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

Awesome house for familytime pool and exploring..

Well stocked home. Peaceful property with close proximity to town and Ocean. Comfortable beds and relativity clean. Great pool and bbq area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Relaxing place

Was nice place to just relax and get away from rushing around the islands. House is gorgeous and has everything you could need to fix a meal to using the pool to doing nothing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette K.

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

Nice stay in Hilo

We had a lovely stay at Paradise park. We definitely embraced Lanai Living! House was well stocked with everything we need. The pool was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Richard and Bev Johnson

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We are a retired couple from Anacortes, WA. My wife is a retired school psychologist and I am was a technology architect for a Fortune 100 company. We visited all the major Hawaiian Islands before deciding on the Big Island and have no regrets. The sheer size of the island means you don't get 'Island Fever', and the less urban environment combined with a more relaxed pace of life make every visit here a joy.

Why they chose this property

It was our plan from the beginning to spend 3-4 months a year here, and share the experience with others the rest of the time. Because of that, the house was built and furnished to the same level as of our mainland house. You can see that in the cabinetry, the quartz counters, the furnishings. We have a well with 5 micron filtration and UV sterilization instead of a catchment system, unlike most houses here, so water is never an issue. We like to shop the farmers markets and the world-famous Suisan fish market, as well as enjoy the occasional Hawaiian grass-fed steak, so we made sure we had a fully equipped kitchen for whatever cuisine you like.

What makes this property unique

With a 40-foot lap pool, either just cooling off, or getting in a little exercise is just steps away from the covered lanai. It's safe to say you'll spend a good deal of time here, because it also is a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with refrigerator, Weber Genesis grill with sidecar burner, and sink with hot and cold water. And although all the landscaping isn't fully grown in yet, we hope to have lemons, limes, and papayas, and eventually have bananas, oranges, figs, mangoes, and avocadoes. There's even a regulation Bocce-ball court for some competitive fun for all ages.

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English

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