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Oceanview Mauna Loa Shores Kai Ekahi #201 Remodeled next to Carlsmith Beach Park

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Living area
Carlsmith beach park steps away
Rejuvenate
View from Lanai
Ocean view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 567.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Hilo, HI
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Onekahakaha Beach Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oceanview Mauna Loa Shores Kai Ekahi #201 Remodeled next to Carlsmith Beach Park

Enjoy breathtaking sunrises and stunning Ocean views. Indulge in sweeping views of the Pacific. Mauna Loa Shores overlooks Carlsmith Beach Park with the best swimming and snorkeling in Hilo. Luxurious Island living with beautiful imported custom decor from local artist paintings and artwork.
Kai Ekahi is located just footsteps from the shoreline, where the sun, sea and sand come together. Our Beach Front condo make for the quintessential Hawaiian getaway so book today your stay today.

This recently renovated and upgraded and remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo in Hilo is beachfront next to Carlsmith Beach Park where you can swim and snorkel all day every day and get up close to the sea turtles! Your home-away-from-home has everything you need for the perfect getaway or extended vacation. The living room is the perfect place to relax after a long day sight-seeing around the Big Island. Large screened Ocean view lanai with dining table. The kitchen is well-equipped with ideal for making those delicious island meals using all the ingredients you picked up at the Hilo Farmer's Market, Suison Fish market and local grocery store.

Free Leis and Chocolates at checkin.

Become part of our Ohana today, we look forward to Hosting you!

We are Licensed and Permitted in the State and County of Hawaii
TA-100-723-3536-01

For more information check out our website at www.maunaloashoresretreat.com Aloha!

Property manager

Iliahi Curtis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
County STVR rules: Quiet Hours from 9pm to 8 am
Please return Keys to lock box after departure

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 eco-friendly cleaning products
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-100-723-3536-01, TA-100-723-3536-01, 3210170200013

About the area

Hilo

Located on the beach, this condo is in Keaukaha, a neighbourhood in Hilo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness, while Hilo Art Museum and Wailoa Center are cultural highlights. Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Pacific Tsunami Museum 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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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Richardson's Ocean Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Keaukaha Beach Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Onekahakaha Beach Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Port of Hilo - 7 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ken's House Of Pancakes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Don's Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Front Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waioli Lounge - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Oceanview Mauna Loa Shores Kai Ekahi #201 Remodeled next to Carlsmith Beach Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Oceanview Mauna Loa Shores Kai Ekahi #201 Remodeled next to Carlsmith Beach Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanview Mauna Loa Shores Kai Ekahi #201 Remodeled next to Carlsmith Beach Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanview Mauna Loa Shores Kai Ekahi #201 Remodeled next to Carlsmith Beach Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanview Mauna Loa Shores Kai Ekahi #201 Remodeled next to Carlsmith Beach Park located?

Located in Keaukaha, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Carlsmith Beach Park, Richardson's Ocean Park and Onekahakaha Beach Park. Port of Hilo and Naniloa Country Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

B C.

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

Location is divine

The property is on a lovely, lovely park. The highlight of our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Gorgeous location

My daughter and I stayed 3 nights. The location overlooking CarlSmith is gorgeous. The condo was beautiful, extremely clean, and had everything we needed and more. The hosts were extremely responsive to questions about the area. We loved our stay and would definitely choose this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly K.

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

Comfortable stay

Nice apartment near beach park. Lots of street noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

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

Christmas with our adult son

Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

A Good Getaway

Property can use some updating. We enjoyed our visit to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shana W.

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

Wonderful experience!

Location was great right in front of Carlsmith beach park where we spent some time snorkeling and saw sea turtles each day. Easy to adventure to Hilo and surrounding areas. Condo was clean, and worked great for our family of four. Check in was easy and check out was the easiest I’ve ever experienced on Vrbo. Host was responsive via messenger. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra O.

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

Beautiful condo in a wonderful location.

This property was very clean and well-appointed for a small space. The beds were comfortable, the pool was wonderful, the proximity to the beach park was amazing, and the restaurant recommendation was spot on! The only reason we took off one star was it was SO hot at night that my daughters struggled to sleep. The AC in the main bedroom was wonderful and all of the fans were great, but it was very hot while we were there (and perhaps uncharacteristically so).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Noisy street with cars until 10 pm. Great park next door for swimming and snorkeling.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Shelley K.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Location

Hilo

Our stay at this property was ok. The property was overall clean but towels, kitchen towels and supplies were limited. We bought, used and then and left things like coffee filters, Saran Wrap, baggies, laundry pods for others to use. The kitchen had a good supply of equipment for cooking except for silverware. Carlsmith park which this property overlooks is heavily used by the public at all hours. Windows are always open to try to cool the place so the fireworks, loud vehicles and people’s party voices thru the night was very loud and disruptive. The building manager did not keep the walkways to the rooms and the elevators very clean. Overall, this property is clean but not well stocked and beside a very busy park. The best snorkeling was down the road at Richardson park where the fish and turtles were abundant. If I was to rate this property out of ten, I would give it a six.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Frederic T.

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

Carlsmith Beach Retreat

The apartment was spotlessly clean and well equipped. The lanai overlooking Carlsmith Beach is a treat. The owners respond politely and immediately. For anyone flying into Hilo to place is only a few minutes away. Getting to the condo building requires driving a few minutes through the industrial area of Hilo port, but after that the coast road is beautiful. Kilauea Volcano is less than an hour away. Other sites on this part of the island are easily accessible. We experienced only two drawbacks, one of which is correctable. First, swimming at the intimate beach cove is uneven. At hightide the water in the cove is rough and makes swimming difficult. Unfortunately, during our stay that was in the mornings when we wanted to swim. We ended up driving 5 minutes to the local lap swimming pool--which is free. The second drawback is that a key is needed to get to the unit, either my elevator or stairs. Since we had only one key and were three adults who often wanted to follow our own schedules, that required a lot of planning and communication. Multiple elevator keys with a lockbox outside the unit for the unit keys would be a solution. Mahalo.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

Comfy Condo in a Gorgeous Location

The location for this unit is incredible. Just past the parking lot is Carlsmith Beach Park, a lovely park with good swimming, snorkeling, and sea turtles. Richardson, the black sand beach a mile up the road, is also awesome. The unit is recently redone and well cared for. There were plenty of towels (beach and bath), chairs, boogie boards, and swim toys. The beds were comfy, the kitchen was well stocked, although there's no dishwasher and they ask you to wash dishes before departure. The only issue that gave us pause is the lack of air conditioning. The owners are clearly working hard to combat this: there are two fans in both bedrooms and the screened in lanai can be left open to a screened front door, which creates an excellent cross breeze for the sitting/eating area. Unfortunately, the way the sun comes in, the master bedroom does still get hot early afternoon (we stayed in peak July heat) and probably wouldn't be comfortable for a midday nap. Also, without AC, you have to keep the windows open at night and hear the moderate street noise plus one surprisingly loud 7am dumpster pick up right outside the window. Our family would absolutely still stay here again, even without AC. It was a wonderful, well appointed unit right above a gorgeous beach at an excellent price point for our family of five. That said, if you are the type who keeps your home at 70 all summer or isn't used to a little street noise, this may not be the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Iliahi Curtis

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We call the Big Island Home! As a Native to the Hawaiian Islands, my husband and I fell in love with this area for it's remote beauty & charm. You can really connect with the Aina and feel the Mana around you. We love Hosting Guests from all over the world and making new friends and treat them like our own Ohana!

Our priority has always been to provide our guests with a premier vacation rental experiences and ensure you feel comfortable from the moment you enter your rental property. As you begin preparing for your trip, please reach out to us with any questions or concerns.

Mahalo again for giving us this opportunity to Host you and we look forward to having you be part of our Ohana!

A Hui Ho!

Why they chose this property

We manage this amazing ocean view condo located just steps away from Carlsmith Beach Park and centrally located in town of Hilo with unforgettable restaurants, farmers markets, snorkeling and swimming, museums, waterfalls, beach parks, bay front shopping, many ocean activities and the birthplace of the Annual Merrie Monarch Hula Festival.

What makes this property unique

Recently renovated and decorated with Island Style decor with guests in mind for your comfort and peace of mind. Our condo has an amazing ocean view and beach park just steps away right off the the covered and screened lanai. It is the corner unit so very private with amazing views of Carlsmith beach park. Perfect for Honeymooners, couples and Families. Aloha and E Komo Mai!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests