Tropical "Jungalow" Near the Sea

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5139.4 sq m

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Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Keaau, HI

University of Hawaii at Hilo
‪32 min drive‬
Port of Hilo
‪37 min drive‬
Carlsmith Beach Park
‪41 min drive‬
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Double Futon

Two-room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy indoor-outdoor living in our bright, open home... Relax on the lanai overlooking lush vegetation and lava outcrops, smell the fragrant Hawaiian air and listen to the waves crash in the distance. Secluded and quiet--a garden oasis far from the maddening crowd. Open windows allow for trade-wind ventilation throughout the home. Rainwater-harvest for showers/sinks (triple filtered), spring water for drinking in kitchen.

Our house is just a ten minute walk to the dramatic Puna cliffs and two miles from the trailhead to the only non-black sand beach in Puna, Ha'ena/Shipman. It is a 10 mile unpaved drive (Gov't Beach Rd) to the old Kapoho area and our newest black-sand beach (created since 2018 eruption).

The jungalow is located 16 miles from Hilo airport, four miles makai (toward sea) of HWY 130, five miles to nearest mini-market or 8 miles to Pahoa, and 20 to Volcanos National Park. This is a quiet and secluded area., but it is a jungle out there, so be prepared for wild fowl, coqui, gekkos, some insects and rain. The Jungalow is wide open for natural ventilation and trade winds (no air conditioner). Quiet hours are from dusk to dawn. Owners and 2 cats live on property in a separate unit at the back of the property. Two cars maximum. Ring security camera facing driveway.. 🤙

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Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No more than 2 cars in drive; exterior camera on driveway

Quiet time from dusk to dawn

Owner lives on property and have 2 cats roaming the grounds. No parties are permitted on the property.

Important information

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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-008-064-0512-01, TA-008-064-0512-01

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this holiday home is in a rural area. Port of Hilo and Hilo Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting.

Keaau, HI

What's nearby

Hobby Garden Hawaii - 18 min drive - 7.7 km
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 32 min drive - 28.7 km
Rainbow Falls - 37 min drive - 33.1 km
Port of Hilo - 37 min drive - 32.0 km
Carlsmith Beach Park - 41 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬13 min drive
‪Thep Thai Cuisine - ‬17 min drive
‪No. 1 Chinese Barbecue - ‬17 min drive
‪Pahoa Fresh Fish - ‬17 min drive
‪Blane's Drive Inn - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical "Jungalow" Near the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical "Jungalow" Near the Sea ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical "Jungalow" Near the Sea ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical "Jungalow" Near the Sea located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 4.7 mi (7.6 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).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

16 February 2025

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

Peaceful Getaway

This was the perfect house for some peace and calm. The home had everything we needed including a few sweet cats to pet outside when we missed our fur babies. We walked to the ocean every morning to take in the amazing views and sound of the crashing waves. There is no question we will be coming back!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Z.

3 February 2025

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

Peaceful stay!

Highly recommend! Steve was very helpful and even brought us flashlights when the power went out. Peaceful, lush and private. There were only two beds and one futon, though. Not two futons but we made do just fine. Great place!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

15 November 2024

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

Great stay!

Roomy place, nice amenities. We really loved Big Islandopoly! Beautiful plants everywhere. Loved that we could walk to the beach. Excellent communication from/with Steve.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

10 February 2025

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

The Jungalow

My friend and I really enjoyed our two week stay. It was a private location that was very quiet. We enjoyed watching the birds and other animals from the screened in front deck. Steve the host was easy to contact and lives next door. He will fill your 3 five gallon water bottles when requested. We enjoyed using the propane grill as this was a big money saver and convenient. We have no complaints.

Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris h., Elk Grove, CA - USA

20 May 2022

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

Hawaii vacation with family

Great location, private and peaceful.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Sulochana

13 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Such a comfortable and lovely place to stay amidst flora and fauna! Two highlights for us were early mornings on the porch hammock and the wonderful selection of books and boardgames. Can't wait to come back again someday!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

10 March 2024

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

Beautiful house and garden

Great house for 2 couples with plenty of room. The garden was lovely with lots of birds. You can hear the ocean surf.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 June 2022

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

Wish we stayed longer

Everything about this house was beautiful and perfect! We were very disappointed we weren't staying longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

tim m., Prior Lake, MN

17 March 2023

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

Visit to Hawaii to meet my son

Loved it. Spacious clean and comfortable and very safe property.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaori

13 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Best host and best house ever:) Garden was well maintained as well. Beautiful and cozy. We want to comeback again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

18 March 2023

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

We loved it!

Beautiful gardens. Very communicative host. Amazing porch and decks.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine D.

27 March 2023

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

Amazing!

Loved this place. Property owner was great. House was beautiful. Super close to cliff walks. Absolutely beautiful. Well-priced. We’ll be staying there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ton L., Beaverton, Oregon

2 March 2023

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

Ton Le

Steve’s house is cleaned and looks like the photos. Surrounded by a lovely garden. He responds promptly. We enjoyed our time here. Stayed 4 nights, 4 guests.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

22 May 2023

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

Tranquility

The home was as described. It was clean, beautifully landscaped, and a nice place to return to after a day of hiking and exploring the area. We enjoyed falling asleep to the chorus of frogs and waking up to the roosters. The resident cats helped fill in the void of missing our own pets. Highly recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ember D.

20 February 2024

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

january vaca

Overall this is a great place to stay if you are planning your trip to include hiking and exploring. My family would go out and adventure and then come back to rest and play games. The place was cozy and we loved the extra wildlife noises. The beds were super comfy and our communication with the owner could not have been better. The only problems we came to were some updates in the kitchen, some odd consistency in the decor, and the water heat. However, we made due during our short stay and our visits by Goldie the cat made up for everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria A.

15 May 2023

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

No problems , except having to open and close entrance gate

Okay

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

21 March 2024

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

Big Island Adventures

Steve's VRBO house was located in a quiet neighborhood just a 10 minute walk to the ocean where we watched the sunrise while waves crashed onto black rocks. His house had many cozy spots to relax but we especially enjoyed the porch hammock swings and eating breakfast at the sunny porch table. We also liked the open layout of the kitchen, dining room and living room areas for our family food preparation. The house was well located for our daily adventures including hikes at Volcanoes National Park and along the coast to the north of Hilo. We also liked that we were only a half hour drive from the airport and our favorite park near Hilo: Carlsmith Beach Park where we swam and saw a green sea turtle. Our host Steve communicated well with us and supplied everything we needed to make us feel at home.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

25 September 2023

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

Excellent stay

It was only myself that stayed in the home, but it was wonderful. I love the covered porch, screened in porch, the landscape around the house, and the birds and frogs calling. The house had everything I needed and was in good working order. I did not have to contact Steve about any issues, so I don't have a good idea about how he would respond; however, the fact I didn't have to contact him reflects the quality of care of the property. I was really pleased that he alerted me to the fact that the Kilauea volcano had erupted. I would highly recommend the property.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

29 March 2024

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

Beautiful and quiet neighborhood

We enjoyed our stay at the Jungalow. It was very quiet compared to several other places we stayed at closer to Hilo (no dogs barking, no car noise, a lot less coquis, and only 1 rooster.) The lanai was a beautiful place to read a book and sip coffee. The futon area off the second bedroom was larger than it seemed in the pictures, and was a perfect place for kids, teens, or those who wanted to watch TV. The house has lots of light too. Our host was very responsive, when needed. We loved the cats, but had to be sure to keep the doors closed or they enjoyed visiting inside. The property was well-maintained. Our only issue was there is minimal pots, pans, and cooking utensils, so come prepared. (one pot meals worked the best for us.) We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah b., Fort Gratiot

6 March 2023

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

Lovely Jungalow stay!

We had a lovely time staying here. The screened in porch was perfect for mosquito free mornings listening to the frogs and chickens greet the day. (Well the frogs run 24/7 but our crew loves their sound. Bring earplugs if you need quiet for sleeping). The kitchen had all the tools we needed to prepare meals. The place uses filtered rainwater and solar heat etc so be prepared for longer waits for hot water. The host had two large jugs of spring water for drinking which tasted lovely. All this was disclosed in the welcome binder at the house which had some great recommendations and clear instruction. The host was extremely responsive and helpful, which we appreciated arriving later than expected in the dark and rain. Mahalo!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla Lee H.

5 March 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle F.

21 August 2024

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

Séjour de 3 nuits

Maison spacieuse dans la nature. Nous avons apprécié notre séjour. Bouteille d’eau à notre disposition, ce qui fut vraiment apprécié. Petit bémol seulement au niveau de la distance pour se rendre en ville. Nous pensions que c’était un peu plus proche. Il y a aussi le traffic à considérer lorsque l’on prévoit les déplacements.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara B.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

31 July 2024

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

Great secluded getaway

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penelope P.

30 December 2022

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

Great Hilo area stay

Very open space place. So nice hearing the many bird calls that we don’t have. We like cats so it was a treat to have some visit every now and then. Close to Pahoa for groceries or restaurants. Would definitely go back there. 😀

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

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Office 1

Two-room

2 bathrooms

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