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Beautiful Surroundings- Private Lanai- Near Ocean

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Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 251.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • Hobby Garden Hawaii
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Surroundings- Private Lanai- Near Ocean

Enjoy Staying In A Lovely Apartment With private entrance and Lanai in unique nature setting & privacy. Sunny areas with Tropical Flowers & Fruit Trees Surrounded by Native Ohia Trees. One Mile From Ocean Clift-side Trails. Hilo is 25 minutes away, 35 minutes from Volcano Park, 25 minutes from Kalapana and Uncle Robert's Wednesday night Farmers Market and the red road to the blacksand beach created by the recent lava flow. Jade Ohana is Named For the unique vines with Turquoise Jade flowers Hanging In The Ohia Trees. The Ohia Tree Is Native To Hawaiian And It's Red Lehua Blossoms Are Celebrated In Many Chants And Songs. Also on the one acre are Coconut, Banana, Jackfruit, Breadfruit, Hibiscus, Ti, Bromeliads, Avocado, Orange, Tangerine, Guava, Passion Fruit, Lipstick Tree & Kukui. Fragrant flowers- Puakinikini, Plumeria, Jasmine and Gardenia.
Hawaii is unique for its Trade Winds and Like Camelot It Usually "rains At Night And Shines In The Day."
Jade Ohana Is Located In Hawaiian Paradise Park, half way between Keaau and Pahoa. Jade Ohana Is One Bedroom with Queen size bed, and bathroom with tub and shower. There is a Private Entrance And Parking and on ground level in a Two Story Home. There Is A Lovely Patio With Views Of The Garden And Ohia Woodland. The Floors Are Lauhala Mats, (traditionally Used By Polynesian Cultures,) Bamboo, And Tile. The Bedroom, Light And Airy, Has Windows On Two Side With Views To The Gardens. The Bathroom Has Tub/shower, Bathroom Towels, And Beach Towels And Beach Mats. Wi-fi, Satellite Tv, Dvd Player, Cd Player, Hawaiian Music And Books Are Provided. Also Complimentary Coffee And Fresh Local Grown Fruit Are For Guests When They Arrive. The Kitchen Is Equipped With A Full Refrigerator, Microwave, 2 Burner Electric Stove, Toaster Oven, Coffee Pot, Blender, Dishes, And Glasses, Etc. (also Salt And Sugar.)
. On Sundays The Unique Maku'u Farmer's Market, A Few Miles From Us, Has Lots Of Fresh Local Grown Produce, Flowers, Food Vendors, Exotic Clothes, Unique Local Crafted Jewelry And Musicians Providing Music While You Sit At Long Tables Having Breakfast Or Lunch. The Quaint "old Time" Village Of Pahoa Has Lots Of Great Little Restaurants, Thai, Mexican, Italian, And Also Kaleo's -a Charming Gourmet Bistro Featuring Live Music. Check Out The New Tin Shack Bakery In Pahoa. There Are Also Health Food Stores In Pahoa, And Hilo Which Serve Delicious Food Buffet Style. In Hilo You Can Visit The Beautiful Liliuokalani Park, Coconut Island, Black Sand Beaches, Snorkeling, Museums, Art Galleries, The Palace Theatre, And Lots Of Good Restaurants. Farmers Markets Are Very Popular Here And Can Be Found In Hilo, Keaau And Pahoa. In Hilo, The Major Farmer’s Market Days Are On Saturdays And Wednesdays. The Volcano National Park Is 35 Minute Drive. North Of Hilo Is The Hamakua Coast, With Waterfalls, Scenic Drives, And A Beautiful Botanical Garden. There Is So Much To Explore And We Are Happy To Help You Plan Your Journeys. This Is A Non-smoking Facility, However You May Smoke In The Patio Or Yard. Note: If needed, a separate twin size bed, or baby crib can be provided.

Property manager

Mary Marvin Porter
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 allowed: in designated areas
Outside on patio

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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number GE-119-394-5088-01, TA-119-394-5088-01

About the area

Keaau

Keaau is home to this apartment. University Theater and University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Hilo and Hilo Municipal Golf Course. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting.
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory - 29 min drive - 19.7 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 33 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Port of Hilo - 34 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 40 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Kurtistown Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Lemongrass Restaurant - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Surroundings- Private Lanai- Near Ocean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Surroundings- Private Lanai- Near Ocean?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Surroundings- Private Lanai- Near Ocean?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Surroundings- Private Lanai- Near Ocean located?

Situated in Keaau, this apartment building is 1 mi (1.7 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 and Kilauea Caverns of Fire are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Buck E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most pleasant relaxing vacation
you get to drive your car through a tunnel of trees and flowers to get to your bungalow, which is beautiful with its floral surroundings.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
We really enjoyed our host who was lovely, accommodating and responded to anything we needed as well as thoughtful about our privacy. The daylight lower apartment is nicely set up. The surrounding flowering garden is a delight.We were able to make meals on the stove and the refrigerator provided. It was in a neighborhood, so stores are 20 to 30 minutes away. But we appreciated the quiet. There was a lot to explore near Hilo and the Volcano National Park which is only thirty minutes away. A nice, clean and reasonably priced place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bryan
We loved our stay at Mary’s place, Mary greeted us with a warm smile and a platter of fresh fruit awaited us inside. The outdoor yard is beautiful. The location is excellent. Thank you for hosting us.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful garden
Mary, the host, was lovely and very welcoming. She provided excellent information and was available if we required anything. The property was surrounded by a lovely garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Man Hoi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location for vacation stay
We stayed here on a vacation for nine days. The unit is conveniently located about halfway between Hilo downtown and the Hawai’i Volcano National Park. It is surrounded with beautiful tropical plants and pleasant bird chips, though we sometimes had to deal with little bugs that made their way from the vegetation into the apartment. The host is a very kind and responsive old lady.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Garden Cottage
This place was very peaceful and serene. The cats were wonderful. The whole property is a lovely tropical garden. Nice mix of sun and rain in the daily. Mary was accommodating and easy to communicate with
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Beautiful
I enjoyed my stay. Thank you Mary for accommodating for me and making sure I have a nice stay
Stayed 32 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Warm Hospitality and Care
Mary was an amazing host. She greeted me and my son with incredibly warmth as she made sure we were oriented and acquainted to our spot and the surrounding area. She was prepared with activity ideas, including unique activities in the area only available during our stay. Mary hit the perfect balance of making sure she was available for any need while also giving us spaciousness to relax and enjoy our time uninterrupted. Mary embodies the Aloha spirit. One of my favorite parts of my stay was reading the small pink Aloha philosophy booklet. Aloha is the "joyful sharing of life energy in the present moment." Mary has plenty of warm Aloha to share with her guests. If I come back to Hilo, I'll definitely stay with Mary again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dhanya R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and serene stay near Hilo
We had a lovely experience staying at this beautiful place hosted by Mary. The accomodation was very clean and safe. The garden outside was absolutely beautiful. Mary is a lovely host who took great care of us during our stay and was very responsive over text. She also had lot of tropical fruit from the garden for us to enjoy. We also enjoyed playing and petting Mary's cats. Would love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Rainforest Stay
Our host was great - she was very helpful, had some good information on the daily local events, and made sure we were well taken care of. The accommodations were comfortable, and the location tucked away in the rainforest was an excellent base for our adventures into Hilo and the Volcano Park. There was even a cute cat that would come visit us every morning. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven on Earth
This is THE HAWAII EXPERIENCE! The spirit and meaning of Aloha resonates throughout this Ohana. Owner is fantastic and ready to meet any needs. Mahalo Mary!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite getaway!
It was a very beautiful setting. Lovely surroundings. Our host Mary was very informative and helpful. Highly recommend this property for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing get away.
The property is well maintained, secluded, beautiful, tropical landscaping complete with animals/ birds. There are several resident friendly cats always look to be petted. Mary is a gracious hostess and makes sure you have everything you need including information about the island etc. hopefully, we will return again. Thank you, Mary.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hope to return
We enjoyed our stay and visits with Mary. She provided us with useful local information and a peaceful, beautiful location with everything we needed. We hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shachindra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay in Hilo
We loved Mary, her place, her cats and the garden. Whats not to love about this place? Mary is an amazing host and she detailed about all the nice places to visit around Hilo. The house was stocked will all the necessary amenities and very tidy. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Hilo. Next time we're visiting Hilo, I hope we'll be able to book this again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elzear B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay.
Very nice apartment. Mary is very helpful. The garden is beautiful.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Relaxing Get Away
This is a pleasant, quiet apartment on the ground floor of a home set in tropical forest 20 minutes south of Hilo within a few miles of lava rock bluffs providing breathtaking ocean views of the Big Island’s east coast. The private lanai, our host’s, Mary’s, aloha infused attention and the daily visits by her cats made for one of the most relaxing visits we’ve ever made to the islands. This is a great non-touristy, no frills base for exploring the many sites of the island of Hawaii. We have lived in and visited Hawaii going back 40 years - this was one of our most enjoyable stays.
Stayed 24 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Garden paradise
Every thing you need for a home base to explore Hilo area
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hawaiian Vibes
We really wanted to feel like we were in Hawaii, Mary’s place is spot on ….pictures don’t do it justice, you have beautiful flowers, fresh fruit, feels like you are staying in a tropical garden, birds singing, everything is private and clean, your own little oasis and Mary is a beautiful person, if I was to go back I would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B., Hudsonville, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Better than expected!!
While the apartment was exactly as described in the listing, the owner, Mary left out the most important detail.... Mary herself!!! What a delight she was! So hospitable and very knowledgeable about the area. She welcomed us with fresh fruit and a bag of Kona coffee. And she introduced us to new fruits. She told us about lovely things to do in the area and had a large library of maps and brochures us to peruse. As wonderful as Jade Ohana was it could have been awful, but Mary would have made it awesome!!! Thank you Mary!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S., Chicoutimi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
110% PARFAIT
À RÉSERVER SANS HÉSITER! Nous avons dormi ici 4 nuits (1 au 5 septembre 2023). Mary est très accueillante et elle répond rapidement à nos questions. Vous séjournerez dans un grand appartement privé, très propre, avec toutes les commodités pour cuisiner et partir explorer l'île pendant la journée (glacière, chaises et serviettes de plage). Très bien situé pour visiter la côte-est de Big Island (20 min de Hilo, 1h du sommet du Mauna Kea, 1h de Akaka Falls, 35 min du Parc des Volcans). À notre arrivée Mary avait déposé un sac de café et des fruits frais de son jardin (ananas, bananes, fruit de la passion). Nous avons fait d'excellents smoothies. La terrasse est idéale pour prendre un café le matin avec le chant des oiseaux ou un verre de vin le soir avec le chant des grenouilles. La maison est dans un grand jardin intime rempli d'arbres, de fleurs et de fruits. C'EST MAGNIFIQUE !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, loved hearing the birds and night sounds
Great little place, was just right for the two of us, loved being about to hear lots of birds and the night sounds.... Host, Mary, was a very graceful host and made sure that everything was good for us..... Would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Experience
A truly magical space! We loved the garden and all the artistic touches inside the apartment. Every lamp, every piece of furniture is a work of art, makes the time spent there relaxing and restorative. Mary is a wonderful host who pointed us towards great local spots and cultural events. Well located for Volcano, Hilo, and Pahoa/Puna adventures. Be prepared for a noisy jungle night (not a problem for deep sleepers like my wife), but ear plugs are a good idea for light sleepers like me.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
My entire time was amazing. Mary helped me plan out my week and made sure I knew how to get everywhere. She also hooked me up with a cheaper car rental. The fresh fruit doesn’t compare! The ambience of her front porch is so soothing. Everything you need to go to the beach is provided. If you like coffee, you’ll love the Hawaiian coffee provided! Great host! Great place! I would love to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in jungle/garden
The ground floor of the house is well laid out with appropriate furnishings and kitchen supplies for a comfortable visit. There is enough cross ventilation and fans to be cool enough for our stay in July. The tap water flavor isn't great but a 5 gallon dispenser of bottled water is provided. Fruit straight out o the garden is wonderful. We had pineapple, mango, soursop, lychee, and jack fruit. The flowers, anoles and geckos are wonderful. We enjoyed conversations with Mary. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mary Marvin Porter

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For recreation- I enjoy snorkeling, hiking, camping, yoga and hula dancing. I am also a community activist, planetary citizen, nature lover-conservationist, and practicing some permaculture on my land. Island Eyes Video is my special events video production business. I enjoy getting acquainted with my guests and helping them learn of the many beautiful places and special happenings of our island community.
I attended Ohio Wesleyan University two years and then returned to my home state and graduated from University of Kentucky.

Languages:

English

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