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Spacious ocean-view getaway steps to coast with private hot tub, WiFi, patio

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6224.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪28 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 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Spacious ocean-view getaway steps to coast with private hot tub, WiFi, patio

Mele Kai

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Boasting a hot tub, over 2,300 square feet of living space, and panoramic ocean views throughout, an idyllic island retreat await at Mele Kai, a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath getaway located mere steps from the coast. Highlights include a spacious and private primary suite, a gourmet kitchen, and ocean-view alfresco dining. Spend fun-filled days viewing sea turtles at Shipman Beach, sampling the culture and cuisine of nearby Hilo, exploring black sand beaches, or venturing to Hawaii Volcano National Park for an epic geological expedition. At the end of the day, return home to soak in your private hot tub. Unwind into vacation mode under the soaring vaulted ceiling in the living area, furnished with a sofa and two armchairs. In the evening, settle in to enjoy favorite shows on the 60-inch TV. Slide open the glass doors and enjoy the soothing sounds of the waves. Prepare fresh meals in the gourmet kitchen, equipped with granite countertops and a full suite of high-end appliances. While dinner simmers, perch at the island bar with seating for four. When it’s time to eat, gather around the four-person dining table.

This two-story home sleeps six guests in three bedrooms. Find ultimate comfort in the spacious main suite, complete with a stately king bed and walk-in closet, as well as a private lanai with seating for two and panoramic ocean views. The en-suite bathroom is configured with a double vanity and a walk-in shower with custom stonework. The two guest rooms are both furnished with a full-size bed. The guest bathroom includes an enchanting outdoor shower with two showerheads. A half bath provides added convenience. Start the day with fresh Kona coffee and inspiring ocean views on the back lanai. In the evening, dine alfresco at the outdoor table, which seats four comfortably. End the day with a soak in your ocean-view hot tub, located on the screened lanai. Extra perks include complimentary WiFi and a washer/dryer.

Things to know
This home does not have air conditioning.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 1.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Hawaii
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 TA-182-633-4720-01, GE-182-633-4720-01

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 by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lava Tree State Monument and Kilauea Caverns of Fire, while University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center and University Theater are cultural highlights. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 9 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Ha'ena Beach - 25 min drive - 23.4 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 28 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Port of Hilo - 30 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 35 min drive - 32.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blane's Drive Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Liquid Life - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Carrisal Cuisine - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Texas Island BBQ - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious ocean-view getaway steps to coast with private hot tub, WiFi, patio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious ocean-view getaway steps to coast with private hot tub, WiFi, patio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious ocean-view getaway steps to coast with private hot tub, WiFi, patio?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious ocean-view getaway steps to coast with private hot tub, WiFi, patio located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Pahoa Museum. Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula J.

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

Nice house

Nice house
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nong S.

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

Wonderful

I love this home!! We have a wonderful Christmas break here! The house is right by the ocean. The only complain i have is not much of a kitchen equipment. I love to cooking but we were able to make do with the stuff they have. I would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susana M.

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

Vacation

Nice
Stayed 23 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel C.

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

Great time

They
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

Nice home

Big and private. Good place to watch waves hit cliffs

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

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

Amazing

It was a beautiful, quite spot. Enjoyed everything. The locals here are wonderful
Stayed 22 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

Island dream

Graceful island retreat. Stunning views. Unique architecture and home interior design. The hot tub was so relaxing. The hubby loved the outdoor lux shower.

10/10 Excellent

Kelli W.

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

Perfection

This place was a dream! Close enough to adventure & town if we needed, yet completely felt like our own oasis. Very clean & comfortable. When we come back, this is where we’ll stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

Spacious house in a beautiful location

We have stayed here several times. We like that it is easy to walk to the beach park and either go to Maku'u Point along Beach Road and Ala Heiau Road, or to Kaloli Point along Beach Road and Paradise Ala Kai. The house itself is very room and airy, and we like the semi-outdoor shower: the doors add plenty of privacy, and you can get to it from inside. The upstairs shower is nice too, but doesn't have two shower heads.

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Really liked this place

The location of this place is great, we love this neighborhood. We first stayed here about 8 years ago. There have been some very nice upgrades to it since then. New mattress, couch, outdoor furniture and ceiling fans. Place was clean, plenty of starter products and toiletries that got us the 2 of us through the week. Sunrises from the lanai were fantastic. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet spot with coastal views

We (two couples) really enjoyed our stay at this house, especially the quiet location, ocean views, lovely birds, nearby hikes, and the big common areas where we could hang out in the spacious living room, large kitchen, or ocean-facing patio. We cooked a lot together and had everything we needed, though maybe could add a few large serving bowls and a pitcher for iced drinks. The beds and sectional sofa were very comfortable. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Custom home in Excellent Location

We loved hearing the Ocean every night. Walk from home to Makuu and Puna Trail for hiking. Walk out backyard to sit on lava with ocean views. Feel lucky to see whales and sea turtles from there. The entire home was perfect especially outdoor and walk in bathrooms. Mahalo Mele Kai.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Dan M.

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

Overall great stay!

Take note..we would definitely stay here again. Large home well appointed and generally very clean. Pro's..listen to the ocean 24/7, although close to public access, we felt very safe here, and well away from tourist traffic. Cons..its out there a bit, no stores nearby to grab the little things you forgot. Like I said earlier, generally very clean, but we found a big dead bug as we put our bags down when entering the property which taking into consideration where you are, its kind of to be expected. Would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles (Cy) P.

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

A spectacular location

A lovely, spacious house with a view of a spectacular rugged coastline. Between the property and ocean is a road which is great for walking and jogging. The house includes a huge master bedroom and bath, along with two smaller but adequate bedrooms, and a hot tub in a room off the living room. If you want a swimming beach, go to a luxury hotel near Kona on the other side of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

Wow

The property more than met my expectations as I found myself saying wow a lot during our stay. Paradise Cliffs is just beyond the backyard. It was beautiful. HPP is a beautiful and strategic place to stay to explore all the wonderful places on the Hilo side of the island. There are lots of birds, lizards, & geckos all around the house & the geckos know how to get inside the house. Its cool. I hope to return again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

A Peace Retreat

This charming house, within a moment's walk of the cliffside and ocean, is in a fairly remote location. At first we wondered if it was too remote, but by the 2nd day we were there we were delighted with the peace, and comforted that a modest drive got us to anything we wanted to see, and any services we needed. That said, there is often traffic on the highway from Hilo that did make travel a bit of a drag. The house was meticulously clean and organized. Loads of towels, comfortable bed and excellent appliances, (with the exception of a toaster oven in need of replacement). We loved waking to the sounds of the surf and the birds, and taking sunrise walks along the cliff, watching the waves roll in. A perfect place for rest and restore, and within 30 minutes of the Volcano National Park.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

John H.

Great property, though out of the way.

This was a beautiful home. The views were wonderful, and the atmosphere was exactly what we wanted. While this does sleep six, be aware that you will have to double up in each bedroom. The outdoor shower looks and sounds a bit weird, but ended up being one of our favorite parts of the stay! There's no AC, and it was a little hot when we got there, but the cool sea breeze kept things quite comfortable once you opened up the doors and windows. Over all the house was very clean, there were a few geckos in the house, but they were never a bother, just freaked out the girls. The only real complaint is that it was a bit out of the way of things. It's at least a 10 minute drive to any place to eat or shop. Also the cliffs right behind the house are public and get. A LOT of traffic. It was never really a bother, but there were cars pulling in and out well into the AM. Usually pretty quiet, but there was one night they played music until around 1 AM. It wasn't enough yo really bother anyone, but it was audible. All in all, it was beautiful and relaxing. We would highly reccomend if you're looking for some R&R and aren't worried about the seclusion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Scott P.

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

This property has severe water pressure problems

This was our third time staying at this property and we love it! BUT it has severe water pressure problems. At first we found that we could only use one water fixture at a time. So do not use a sink or flush a toilet anywhere in the entire 3 bedroom with 2.5 bathrooms while you are showering or you will be standing there with only a dribble of water in the shower. This is ridiculous for such a nice and relatively (at least for our family) expensive property. But we dealt with this for a couple of days until I took a dribble shower with no other water running in the house (I was policing the entire family). At which point I complained to the property manager. They sent a technician and we were told that they cleaned a filter and when we used the water next it was LOVELY without any concerns of multiple water fixture use. This should be better managed by the property!!! We were given a very small discount for our inconvenience. Only other minor complaint were the master bedroom windows which have a direct view of the ocean - if you could see out of them! They are so covered in what I imagine is salt water buildup that they are more opaque. Which is a shame because it is such a amazing view. None of this is to say we would not stay here again. BUT definitely contact the rental company immediately if any plumbing issues - don’t wait like we did.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

Spacious shoreline getaway

Our family of 4 loved this beautiful, clean and spacious home. The neighborhood feels safe and we enjoyed walking on the coastline path behind the house. It seems to be a popular spot for small late night gatherings on the weekend, but the noise was not too troublesome. It was fun sleeping to the sounds of coqui frogs and waves and waking to roosters and crashing waves. The kitchen is a delight to cook in and everything was in working order despite some funky electrical stuff. Location is not too far from grocery/restaurants/Hilo/volcano, not walking distance though. Be sure to get dinner at Kaleo’s!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Jon M.

Beautiful View

Beautiful view with a short walk to the cliffs. House was roomy and comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie I.

Paradise!

Such a beautiful home! It was perfect for two couples on a relaxing getaway to the Big Island. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

Cool house

I loved this unique house with a beautiful view. You can walk out the back gate to access the rocky coast. You feel like you are out in the jungle, and the tree frogs sing in the evening. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry A.

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

Hawaii Gem

The property and the location were fantastic. The only real problem is any type of restaurants or grocery stores are 25 minutes away so arrangements need to be made to stock up on food and beverages prior to checking in or face a 50 minute round trip drive over the same roads you just traveled. I have stayed at several Vrbos and this facility did not have as many of the minor items such as a bag of coffee, waxed paper, salt, pepper, etc. many small items you would only use one or twice and hate to pay for and not take home because of size. Other than this one feature, the facility is perfect for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Mele Kai is Wonderful!

Comfortable and serene with sweet artistic touches everywhere, and fantastic showers. Great setting along the ocean cliffs perfect for early morning sunrise walks. Our whole family loved it.

10/10 Excellent

Deby C.

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

Beautiful house. Great location and quiet neighborhood. Picture on VRBO depict the property perfectl

Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

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