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Large comfy house big enough for 2 families next to ocean on Kaloli point

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Melemele house is on beautiful Kaloli point.  Enjoy the orchids, & other flowers
Exterior
Enjoy your days/nights on the large screened lanai, even sleep on the queen sofa
Enjoy the breeze and ocean sounds with your  meals on the large screened-lanai.
Have an intimate meal in the dinning nook.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Large comfy house big enough for 2 families next to ocean on Kaloli point

Winter Months:
January and February are the best times to see whales in the bay by the house. 2023 has been great, there have been many sightings of spouts (many are moms with their calf), tails and breaching. No specific time of day is best, so when you have the opportunity to relax, grab a chair and go to the cliffs to watch. The weather is cooler especially at night, this is time when you will see snow atop Mauna Kea and Loa.
Spring Months:
March to June the orchids are in full bloom all over the yard. Weather is warming a bit, but it still can be cool at night.. Lots of different fruit are available during the spring.
Summer Months:
June to September the pineapples become ripe to eat.
The summer of 2024 will have a large number of pineapples becoming ripe, we presently have 20 baby pineapples which will be ready to pick this summer. Summer is our hottest time at night due to the longer and dryer days (lots of floor and ceilings, NO AC).
Fall months:
The macadamia nuts are harvested in the Fall. The humpback whales typically return to the island in November. As typical for fall, with the shorter days the evenings start to become cooler.

If internet abilities is important to you we have Spectrum with 71.7 Mbps for downloading and 11.1 Mbps for uploading. Recently had a family of 5 staying and all used the internet for work and school and they said it worked perfectly. At one point 3 people were zooming at the same time.

The Area
Melemele house is located in the quiet residential community at Kaloli Point. Kaloli Point is considered the jewel of Hawaiian Paradise Park (HPP) which is in the quite community of Kea'au (which is 28 miles south of Hilo), with its quiet community of mainly long-term residents, its wonderful flow of trade winds, closeness to the ocean and its relatively flat terrain. Kaloli Point is also in a rain shadow, it could be raining more inland but not on Kaloli point. You will enjoy easy and safe sunset walks along the coastal waters, peaceful evening meals on your screened lanai and the sounds of the ocean nearby.

The location of melemele house puts you close to the town of Hilo, with regular farmer’s markets, fine dining and retail shops, as well as the small towns of Kea’au and Pahoa, with their unique local communities and histories (as well as a shopping center with a market). The home is ideally situated with short drives leading to lazy beach days with the kids near Hilo, to incredible snorkeling at Carlsmith and Richardson Beach parks. Since the recent lava flow in the summer of 2018 there are several new black sand beaches that easy to get to where once Pohiki Boat ramp once was open ocean (see photo).

Hawaii Volcano National Park, which is only 20 miles away. See the new crater, it is significantly bigger than the previous crater. New trails are open that offer a great opportunity to see the tropical sea birds that nest in the crater (see photo). This is a fantastic opportunity to see how much the crater has changed since the many thousands of earth quakes hit the region in the summer of 2018.

The House
Melemele house is close enough to the coastal waters (with a 2-3 min walk to a waterfront park) that the surf can be heard while you relax or eat your meals on the large screened lanai. This “classic” Hawai’ian style 2 story home, with vaulted ceilings, an open floor plan and windows strategically placed to allow the trade winds to flow through the house will give you the full aloha experience. The kitchen, dining area and living room are located in the vaulted roof area with each room having its own ceiling fan to keep them cool.

The living area has a 50” smart HDTV with a DVD player and cable TV for your entertainment needs and movie nights. And the Wi-Fi throughout the house will keep you connected. The dining nook has a 4-person table (in addition to the table on the master lanai). The kitchen is fully equipped with all the amenities needed to enjoy those Hawai’ian meals. The house has 3 bedrooms (each with a unique ceiling fan) and 2.5 bathrooms. In addition to the living areas, the top floor also has the master bedroom and a guest, half bath. The master bedroom offers the luxury of a California king bed and an en suite bathroom, large walk in closet and private lanai that lets you cozy up with a coffee/tea and a good book. Downstairs you will find the other two bedrooms, each with queen size beds, and closet space. These bedrooms share a full size bath. Downstairs you will also find a fully equipped laundry room (washer and dryer), a utility sink and a linen closet with ample beach towels and blankets for all your beach going needs and additional equipment such as snorkels, goggles, fins and a body board stored in the laundry room. There are also 3 bicycles available to ride around the area. Recently, solar panels were installed to make the house more sustainable and allow guest to leave fans on when you leave for the day.

We recently installed solar panels, so the house runs on solar power, but don't worry if its a very cloudy day we have back up to the electric company so you will always have power.

The Property
Melemele house is located on a half-acre lot with a lot of privacy and a large paved driveway to meet all your parking needs. As is common in this residential area you will find plenty of flora in the front and back garden. The home has fruit trees including: coconut, orange, lemon, star fruit, macadamia nut, tangerine, and avocado, as well as pineapple plants. We recently planted a couple of Brazilian cherry bushes, these aren't your typical cherry, but they are extremely tasty. There is also a large assortment of flowers, including the pride of Hawai’i the Ohia trees with Lehua flowers. Don’t be surprised if you identify even more as you explore the neighborhood. In addition to admiring the flora, prepare to do some whale watching during the day (seasonal Nov-March) and star-gazing at night. Whales have been observed off Kaloli Point, with humpbacks in the bay during whale season, and the distance from city centers make Kaloli Point ideal for star-gazing on a clear night.

Property manager

Patricia Szot and Craig Sanders
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 TA-153-093-0176-01, GE-153-093-0176-01

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory - 25 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Ha'ena Beach - 25 min drive - 22.4 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 28 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Port of Hilo - 29 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 34 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lemongrass Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Blane's Drive Inn - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large comfy house big enough for 2 families next to ocean on Kaloli point pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large comfy house big enough for 2 families next to ocean on Kaloli point?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large comfy house big enough for 2 families next to ocean on Kaloli point?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large comfy house big enough for 2 families next to ocean on Kaloli point located?

Situated in Keaau, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center is 11.8 mi (19 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelli I.

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

Great property

The property is beautiful. The house had everything we needed. even stuff to take to the beach; chairs, coolers, snorkel gear, and boogie boards which is really nice since its really hard to fly to the island with all those things. There were 6 of us staying and we had plenty of space for everybody. We did have a little bit of an issue with having enough hot water for everybody to shower, but it wasn't a huge deal. The fresh fruit Patti left for us was delicious! Also there is no air conditioning, but there are so many fans in the house, just keep the windows open and it is completely comfortable at night. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan C.

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

Good option

The house is good overall, the kitchen knives are scary dull. The rooms were clean and I felt like I was in my own home for the most part. The extra stuff the owners provide like the snorkling gear and chairs were an expense I didn't have to worry about. I've never been to Hawaii so there was some things I wasn't used to like the humidity eating everything including corroding the door locks overnight. One issue that came from that was the unscheduled visit from the owners. I had messaged them the lock was sticky to the front door but we're fine using the side door but they just came over during dinner time. I have never had the owner just show up using the other rental service and it just felt unusual for this to happen
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice S.

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

Home away from home

We felt so much at home that we forgot that we had to leave. Never have i felt so stress free that i lost track of the days & time. Woke up this morning & realized that my trip to heaven on earth was over.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

Fabulous place!

We had everything we needed for a wonderful 3-night stay. Great space for the 6 of us. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cammie P.

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

Great experience!

We stayed here for 4 nights and really enjoyed our experience. Lots of space in the house and a beautiful lanai!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Great experience!

We had a wonderful experience at Melemele house. The house was tidy, clean and well-appointed. The fresh fruit left by the owner was delicious and a big bonus. Also, appreciated the hand-written note welcoming us to the home.We found the location to be convenient to visit Volcanoes National Park, Hilo, and otherLocal attractions.Overall, a great experience! attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger R.

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

10 days in Paradise (HI Paradise Park)

A beautiful well-maintained home in a wonderful location, with a thoughtful, attentive host! Master suite upstairs was luxurious with private lanai; 2 more bedrooms (with comfortable queen beds) and a bathroom downstairs were small but adequate, compensated for by large kitchen, fully-screened lanai and living room common areas upstairs. Lovely ocean-front park a short walk away, bikes to borrow among other amenities. One of the best places we've stayed in HPP. We are two over-60 couples who hope to return again someday (but we will switch who gets the master suite!)! Aloha and mahalo, Patricia!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

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

Hilo

Great the fruit trees in the backyard was a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

zeb b.

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

Relaxing in Paradise

We had great communication with owners before we arrived. Directions they sent us were perfect and the info book in the house just added to more information. The house was as advertised and we really enjoyed relaxing and recharging at this house. From seeing an active volcano to whale and turtle watching, Hilo area has it all. We will definitely stay here again if our travels send us this way. The extra fruit basket upon arrival just made the stay perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Love it!

Cozy home, very comfortable! Quiet setting, except for the frogs, which we loved listening to. Would gladly come again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful and relaxing

Property is easy walk to the shoreline yard has a fruit trees and is beautiful. Lots of room - wonderful eating porch and overall wonderful place
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great Place To Stay In Hawaiian Paradise Park

Great experience!The house was spacious, well-equipped and clean. The location is great since it is in a more quiet part of the development and within walking distance of the cliffs by the sea.The hosts were prompt with communications and helpful for when I had questions.Some things to note to ensure a good fit if looking to book this property:1) This property is set back in the Hawaiian Paradise Park development, which is a good thing. It is closer to the ocean (2 blocks) and gets some of the ocean breeze.2) Hawaiian Paradise Park is located in the "rainier" section of Big Island but the rain seldom lasts long on most days, usually only falling overnight. If looking at forecasts for the area, make sure to look at the hour-by-hour forecast so you can see if the rain is expected all day. 3) There are coqui frogs and chickens in the area. I find the sound of the frogs to be soothing and do not mind the roosters too much since my family had chickens when I was growing up. If you are really sensitive to the noise of roosters, this could be something to consider.4) Many of the houses I have been in within Hawaiian Paradise Park do not have air conditioning. This house is no exception but they have ceiling fans in each room and vented windows to allow for better flow of the ocean breezes. This suited our needs just fine but may be something that other people may not find fits their needs. I do not feel that the house ever got too hot.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy A.

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

Great Escape

The House was as stated in the description. However it didn't elaborate on the great Lanai Which was awesome, we spent alot of time out there listening to birds and the Roosters. The yard was beautiful and the fresh oranges and starfruit were great. Patti and Craig were easy to work with and stopped by to say hi, so was great to put a face to them. The beds were very comfortable and was great to have the washer and dryer. the grand kids with us age ranged from 4-15 and they made use of the water toys that were at the house and netflix !!! Again the house had everything we needed and then some..... Would highly recommend to all travelers. Maholo for everything Tammy &Bruce
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne P.

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

Great location for the East side of Hawaii experience

The house was welcoming with lights on ready for our arrival. A friut basket on the table full of Hawaiian fruit was most welcoming and very appriciated. The home came with everything a family would ned to enjoy beach oitings, chance of rain and plenty of beach towels. We enjoyed listening to the frogs at night but not the roosters on the morning , although they were a little annoying it was not to bad. The yard is beautiful with lots of fruit growing on the trees and a pleasent view to enjoy with a cup of coffee. Thanks again forcthe great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland P.

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

Wunderbares Haus !

Ein wunderbares Haus auf mit einem prächtigen Garten in einer paradiesischen Umgebung am Meer ! Die Fotos im Inserat sind absolut authentisch. Das Haus ist komfortabel ausgestattet. Im Garten konnten wir uns tatsächlich an den Früchten bedienen. Besonders gefallen hatte uns die große Terrasse mit dem Rundblick in den Garten. Komplett geschützt durch die Fliegengitter. Patti hatte uns mit einem großzügigen Obstteller empfangen. Die Kommunikation mit ihr war sehr gut. Sie wäre für uns immer erreichbar gewesen, es gab allerdings keine Probleme.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

LaDawn C.

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

Beautiful Location

This location is off the beaten path. The ocean is close by and beautiful. It's not a beach; it’s a rocky volcanic cliff. Gorgeous, however, not for small children. We enjoyed walks, bike rides, and the beautiful greenery in the yard. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook with—a large fridge and freezer. There were chairs and beach towels to use. There is no A/C; however, ceiling fans and portable fans are available. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Will do again !!

Was everything we needed and more Bikes, coolers, lots of towels. Was perfect !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti L.

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

Melemele House

This was a great place to stay
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorena G.

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

Beautiful Ranch House

The house had everything you need, it makes you feel at home. The owners took the time to make a welcome note and left a basket of fresh fruit. My parents, my husband and my children were there. The simple fact that they had a bath chair is something special to me for older people, we don't need it because we were prepared, but the fact that they thought about those details for their house seemed very good to me. We were able to used the beach chairs and equipment. This house is in my next year vacation list. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Beautiful home

Our hosts, Patti and Craig made everything go so smoothly for our stay and they thought of everything to make their guests feel at home. The house was as beautiful as the pictures! We loved the sounds from the wildlife in the yard and enjoyed watching the dogs play in the neighboring yard. The fruit and coffee basket was such a welcome surprise!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gordy, Shirley, Alyssa, Kyla A.

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

Big home in quiet neighborhood

The house is large with lots of amenities. Located in a very quiet neighborhood far from downtown Hilo. If you want a quiet place far away from everything, this is your paradise. The is no ac which in July was a bit on the warm side even with the windows open and fans on.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Fantastic!

Awesome
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Out of town

I really liked this house. Big enough for everyone to have their own space. Cute fruit welcome basket. The house definitely needs a good deep clean. 30 min out of Hilo. Have to take your own trash to the transfer station. Which is not ideal when your rental car is filled with all your stuff when your leaving. Easy instructions to follow when arriving. Lots of fans to try and cool off the house. Big back yard but no games outside. Bbq is a little old and very dirty. There were a lot of used condiments in the fridge but some were outdated and moldy. Beds and pillows need to be replaced. Quiet neighborhood. Lots of extras to use for beach and board games. Overall good place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful family home

We loved our time at Melemele House. The welcome basket and hand written note, as well as the very prompt and informative communications from the host, made the place feel welcoming from the start. The setting is lovely, with a big yard, fruit trees, baby pineapples growing, and a very short walk to a lava cliff with beautiful views. The neighborhood is idyllic, with chickens and other animals and hardly any road traffic. Lots of games, movies, a wonderful screened in porch, and all the supplies we needed for the beach as well as cooking. Super helpful and responsive hosts! Only wish we could’ve stayed longer! Oh and the listing notes a hot tub but there isn’t one. Bikes, yes!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Perfect for what we needed.

Everything was as expected and communication was great. We didn’t spend a whole lot of time at the house as we were out exploring the island all day, every day. The kids had a great time chasing lizards around the yard when we were at the house, and our hosts left us an amazing gift basket of local fruit. Perfect stay for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Patricia Szot and Craig Sanders

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My husband and I currently live in the Seattle area. We recently purchased this home as a vacation getaway. We have visited the Big Island many times and fell in love with the area and the island.

What makes this property unique

I fell in love with the house because of the huge screened-in lanai and the large back yard with all sorts of flowers and fruit trees. I can sit all day long on the lanai enjoying the ocean breeze and the sound of waves crashing into the shore, or the the rain falling onto the roof. At night there is the added pleasure of hearing the coque frogs. The location of Kaloli Point allows safe walking around the area and easy access to coastal water for bird- or whale-watching. The coastline is entirely public so that one can walk along the rocks as far as they can without encroaching on private property.

Languages:

English

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