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Jungle Bungalow - A lovely space to stay for island fun!

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Welcome to Jungle Bungalow
Jungle Bungalow lanai with table, shade blinds
Jungle Bungalow lanai dining area
Jungle Bungalow living room with sofa bed
Jungle Bungalow living room with sofa bed

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 462.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Keaau, Hawaii
  • Hobby Garden Hawaii
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Jungle Bungalow - A lovely space to stay for island fun!

Jungle Bungalow is a lovely space to unwind and relax after a day of island fun. Located in Keaau on our Jungle Estate - two acres with 4 cottages - and close to many of the island's best adventures. Enjoy the privacy of Jungle Bungalow - a stand alone cottage with private patio and living amenities for 4 guests.

Our open living room and kitchen allow for ease of cooking, watching DVDs, reading or simply unwinding with the sounds of nature. The one bedroom has a Queen size bed and small closet with hangers. A pull out sofa in the living room provides additional sleeping space. We provide a few beach essentials including beach towels and chairs for your adventures. The bathroom has a walk-in shower, toilet and sink. A DVD player and a few movies are available for your entertainment on a small screen. The best feature is certainly the patio with table and chairs where you can view our colorful jungle garden and sounds of birds year round. There's a washer and dryer in the laundry closet for your convenience.

Our Jungle Estate is located in Keaau, Hawaii a short drive to Hilo, Volcanoes National Park, Isaac Hale Park (the site of dramatic new geological beaches from the 2018 eruption), waterfalls, hikes and other natural wonders. Once inside the Bungalow, you'll find a binder full of our local recommendations for outdoor adventures, restaurants, shopping and more.

Please be mindful of other guests at our Estate and follow local laws for Quiet Hours 9pm to 8am.

This is a Hawaii County licensed short term rental.
TA-057-516-1856-01
STVR-19-366000
NUC-19-1865

Property manager

Salt Water Vacations, Hilo, Hawaii.
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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 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number GE-057-516-1856-01, TA-057-516-1856-01

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this cabin 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 Kilauea Caverns of Fire and Lava Tree State Monument. 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 ecotours and mountain biking.
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Keaau, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 8 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 22 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Port of Hilo - 27 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 31 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kurtistown Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Thep Thai Cuisine - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Jungle Bungalow - A lovely space to stay for island fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Jungle Bungalow - A lovely space to stay for island fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jungle Bungalow - A lovely space to stay for island fun!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Jungle Bungalow - A lovely space to stay for island fun! located?

Situated by the sea, this cabin is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 9 miles (15 km) of Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center and Kilauea Caverns of Fire are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn E.

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

Salt Water Vacation Rental

We enjoyed your rental very much. This place was clean, very welcoming and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Conner W.

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

Very nice home outside of Hilo.

Very clean and kept up very well. We had a great stay with alot of privacy because of its location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Nice and Cozy

Loved our quiet and cozy experience! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa B.

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

Quiet jungle bungalow

Property is very nice inside and out. All the needed kitchen and bathroom accoutrements were included too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Jungle hut

Very clean and lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue G., Lutz, FL

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

Quiet retreat

I totally enjoyed my 8 night stay. Clean and a nice homey set up for me. I was able to enjoy the island and come home to a very relaxing retreat!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Florence D.

Great stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Spacieux rental. Well furnished and we felt like home.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisa M., Sarasota, FL 34243

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

Clean, quiet, secluded

This was a wonderful place! We enjoyed our stay. It was easy access to Hilo and Volcanoes National Park. It was new, clean, comfortable and thoughtfully decorated. The washer and dryer were nice. There wasn't an AC, but there were 3 floor fans and it cooled down nicely.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia J., Honolulu

Happy!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful location and nice home.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Frederike K.

Froschkonzert

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful paradise experiance. Thanks for the nice to-do suggestions
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

bhaskar b.

Very Comfy

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: comfortable home.big kitchen.quiet location.nice beds.20 mins from Hilo.house needs more blankets, and other utility items such as toilet tissues etc.found some flying cockraches.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Basil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed a very relaxed stay at the Jungle Bungalow. Delighted in waking up to bird song in the morning and falling asleep to the sweet chirpping of frogs in the evening. Strolls along the calm neighborhood street and taking in the lush vegetation was enjoyed also. We did have to plan on at least a 20 minute drive to Hilo, let alone longer to other sites of interest, yet they always provided beautiful scenic views of the plants and trees abundant with life and gorgeous cloud formations over the mountains and coastline.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul-Andrew C.

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

Tropical retreat

The bungalow was quaint and lovely. Loved hearing the doves, frogs, roosters. There were bugs but that’s expected in this area. No A/C but with the fans and closing the curtains while we were gone during the day it kept the place cooler. They also provide extra fans if needed. The tap water tastes good. The lanai is very nice, the table inside is great too. For a couple or small family who intends to explore…this is a great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dane S.

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

Great Experience

Very clean. Loved that there was a kitchen. It was everything the add describes. Driveway was a little hard to find at night. Didn’t know which cottage was our at first. Maybe some signs would be helpful. Other than that we were more than satisfied with stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Jamie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Clean but lacking essentials

Clean property and easy to find however the kitchen needs a revamp and the overall space could use some changes in furniture. No drawers in bathroom or bedroom even though there is plenty of space and the kitchen had zero pans to use in the provided oven.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad H.

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

Perfect Fit for Couple

The property is true to listing. The jungle bungalow was a perfect fit for our (couple) 3 night stay. It’s a great size and beautifully decorated, also very clean, quiet, and private. The location is a bit off the beaten path, but is a solid home base. The unit does not have AC and it got quite warm during the day, but cools enough at night for sleeping. Owner provides a nice little guide book that was really helpful! Bungalow is well equipped with everything you may need. It’s about 25 minutes from Hilo, which can be a pain during rush hour it becomes more like 35-45 minutes. Regardless, there are tons of things to do in any direction from the bungalow. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Charli D.

Great place to sleep after exploring

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home to go to after hiking and exploring all day. The bed isn’t super comfortable but it is a bed and honestly it didn’t matter much, we were so tired. It felt so nice without the ac. The chickens never failed to make me smile in the morning. This home is definitely worth what we paid. Also, if you don’t want ants, make sure to do the dishes. We almost messed up on that one.

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Great property at great price

Property was very nice. Clean and comfortable. Could have used some more shelves in bathroom and bedroom. Nowhere to put toiletries and clothes. Would have nice to have had an oven safe pan/dish for c use of the oven. And while I realize one x doesn't come to Hawaii to watch television, occasionally when it is pouring rain, or after a long day out, it'd be nice to watch some television on a larger screen. But all that is kind of nit-picking. It was a great rental and I'd be fortunate to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brett H., San Diego, California

One month stay at Barefoot Bungalow

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed our one month stay at the Barefoot Bungalow. The location was conveniently located between the ocean, towns of Keaau and Pahoa, and not much further to Hilo. We were also less than an hour from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and beautiful tropical gardens north of Hilo. The bungalow was immaculately clean. We had great customer service from all the staff at Saltwater Hawaii. While we do wish there was laundry in the bungalow, there was a laundromat close by in Keeau. The property was very private from not only the public, but from the other guest homes on the property.

8/10 Good

Stephanie W., Riverside, Ca

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

Cute jungle bungalow

Our stay was short but nice at the bungalow. T he property was just as listed on vrbo. Small and quaint, perfect for four people Our only issue was being locked out of the gate on our last day and having to park outside. Communication with the property manager was unsuccessful by phone/text. They did issue a refund which was appreciated but would have rather not been locked out in the first place. We had to drag our luggage in the rain and haul over fence. They assured me communication would be improved for future guests so hope my experience can help.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Yoshimi A.

Lovely bungalow in nature

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place was exactly what you dreamed of. It was raining during our 3-night stay, but we had a wonderful time staying at the bungalow. There was a gallon of welcome water in the fridge and were sufficient cooking essentials. It was rainy and cold at night. We requested an extra blanket which was brought soon after we requested it. There was a misunderstanding about the laundry facilities, but the owner promptly accommodate our request. Very cute and isolated bungalow, hence it's still close to Hilo /Volcano National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Swampscott, MA

Great place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This little house is very cute with all the amenities of home. This is a very rural area and it was quite relaxing. The host was very responsive to the questions we asked. The place was very clean and comfortable.

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