your own cottage, hear the ocean!

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Plenty of outdoor space to eat, BBQ, relax

Eat inside or on one of the two lanais. Comes with a complete kitchen.

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 337.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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Keaau, HI

University of Hawaii at Hilo
‪28 min drive‬
Port of Hilo
‪29 min drive‬
Carlsmith Beach Park
‪34 min drive‬
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Come make Ka Hale Malie (the peaceful house) your own tropical cottage! Located 500 Ft from the ocean cliffs as the crow flies but not on the ocean. It is located in Hawaiian Paradise Park in Keaau, HI which is centrally located to visit Volcano, Pahoa, and the new black sand beaches of lower Puna (Pohoiki).

The little cottage has one bedroom with a queen bed that has sliding doors to the back lanai (porch) for you to enjoy your coffee or your candlelight dinner. A bathroom with a (purified) rainwater shower. A fully outfitted kitchen with gas stove, full refrigerator, built-in microwave, countertop convection oven/toaster, coffeemaker, blender and a variety of items for cooking. The attached living room has a vintage rattan couch and chair, a TV, Roku streaming device, a DVD player and sound bar, a library of over 50 DVDs (island themed!), and WIFI.

The house also has a front lanai (porch) with a table and chairs and a back lanai with an outdoor rattan couch, a table and chairs for dining, 2 bar stools and some "party lights" for nighttime ambiance. The best hang out spot may be the covered carport which has been transformed into an outdoor rec room/tiki bar complete with tables and chairs, a BBQ with charcoal and a charcoal starter (uses newspaper, not lighter fluid, and gets coals going fast), a cooler, a rug ETC.

The cottage is the only property on the 1/4 acre lot to give you privacy. Most days, and especially eves you can hear the crash of the waves on the cliffs, less than 500' away. Within a 5-10 minute walk is the beautiful coastline area where you can take a few chairs (I provide the portable ones in the bag), a few beverages and watch the sky and the ocean. During the humpback whale season you may see or hear whales. Rainbows over the ocean are a common event!

Mahalo (thank you) for considering Ka Hale Malie and should you decide to come the cottage will welcome you!

There are also a few masks, snorkels and fins; beach towels, paddle ball, frisbee, etc. for your use during your stay. If you want an island tour of any size/duration, I can recommend a great tour guide!

Property manager

Kelly Finn

Languages

English

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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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

ONLY outside

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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-107-106-5088-01, TA-107-106-5088-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this cottage is near the beach. Lyman Museum and Naha Stone are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Keaau, HI

What's nearby

Hobby Garden Hawaii - 11 min drive - 3.1 km
Ha'ena Beach - 25 min drive - 23.4 km
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 28 min drive - 27.1 km
Port of Hilo - 29 min drive - 29.6 km
Carlsmith Beach Park - 34 min drive - 32.3 km

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬20 min drive
‪Lemongrass Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
‪Blane's Drive Inn - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is your own cottage, hear the ocean! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at your own cottage, hear the ocean!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at your own cottage, hear the ocean!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is your own cottage, hear the ocean! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3.1 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 is 12.4 mi (20 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

1 April 2025

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

Perfect relaxation near ocean cliffs

Such a cozy home. Definitely recommend the nearby Shipman Beach (hike through 2 miles of blessed shade to such a beautiful spot!)

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley W.

28 March 2025

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

Quiet restful stay in Kea'au

The property contained everything that we needed and more. At night was could hear the ocean waves and frogs. The morning we awoke to the rooster crowing.The cottage was big enough for the two of use to move around without getting in the way of each other. The only thing the cottage could have used was a bit more space for clothes. My wife likes to put her clothes in the drawers, so I got to leave mine in the suitcase, but I am a guy so I am used to that.We saw the volcano erupting, so the whole trip was a success!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

gary s.

9 March 2025

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location to stay

Great yard and neighborhood for this vacation rental. However inside the rental needs a deep cleaning and new kitchen supplies. Even the potato peeler was broken. The nonstick pans were old and probably have the older unhealthy coating. The furniture on the decks was comfortable but the inside couch and chairs were not.we did enjoy our stay despite these things.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda B.

1 February 2025

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

Great place

Relaxing listening to tree frogs. Had everything we needed.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

1 February 2025

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

Amazing!!!

Fantastic spot, fantastic host. Close enough to be away from everything, and yet far away enough

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie L.

29 December 2024

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

Absolutely wonderful

It was quiet and secluded. We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

25 September 2024

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

Ideal location

This is a great cottage. Small but very well equipped. Not a far walk to the cliffs where we saw 10 or so turtles swimming below. The other direction is a 3 mile hike to a secluded beach. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Coralyn B.

24 March 2024

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

Homey, relaxing

Good area to walk in, beautiful plants good location.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rob P.

1 March 2024

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Nice, quiet, walkable location near lava cliffs, private back porch and yard

After staying in several VRBOs near enough to the highway to hear it 24/7, it was nice to get away to a quiet location (except for the young gals in kitty-corner house that partied all night but it didn't keep us up much; in our sixties, we have to admire their stamina). Comfortable bed, nice to have a private back porch and back yard with some decorations. Not far south to Pahoa with interesting food, shops, and people. Walk about six blocks to a stretch of lava cliffs popular with friendly locals and fisherman who sometime gather for music near sunset. A good neighborhood for walking. Never met Kim but she sent someone over when we needed help with some things.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josefa R., Kehl

27 February 2024

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

Ohana

Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt.auf dem Sofa auf der Veranda haben wir abends das Meerrauschen genossen. Das kleine Häuschen war sauber und hübsch eingerichtet. Und die Gastgeberin war sehr hilfsbereit und entgegenkommend. Mahalo

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa A.

11 January 2024

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

Sweet Cottage

This little cottage was exactly what we needed for close proximity to family. Owner was easily contacted and very responsive. The yard with birds was enchanting.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond J.

15 November 2023

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

Little Cottage

Prefect for a 3 day stay, close to friends. Walked to the cliffs every morning. Beautiful view. 20 minute drive to small grocery store.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

15 June 2023

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

Its all about the lanai!

Only slept and cooked in the house, every other minute was sitting on the lanai. First time we stayed at a place that was in a community environment that wasn't on the ocean. We really enjoyed how peaceful and inviting everyone we met were.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

George D.

5 June 2023

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

Good use of space, and great location!

Cute little cottage- loved the 3 lanai spaces. Nothing fancy, but comfortable. Bed was comfy, and the kitchen was adequate- we cooked all our meals there, saved some $$! Great neighborhood- quick walk to Paradise Cliffs, and amazing sunrises. No AC, but easy to keep the cottage a pleasant temp all day. Great base- and easy access to the highway, and points of interest. Highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Darlene K.

12 March 2023

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

Quiet place in a quiet neighborhood

All is cozy and comfortable. Could us a little updating and it is fairly small. But all and all it was quite relaxing and fit our needs. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon B.

28 February 2023

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

Perfect Location for Two

We came primarily to see the volcano erupting, and this small house was in a great spot. It's not too far from Hilo, and only about 45 minutes from the National Park. It's in a area of nice homes and the ocean is close - we could hear it - but we never had the chance to go to the beach. We especially loved the lanai! It was so comfortable and pretty. We ate all our breakfasts and dinners out there and this is where we spent most of our time when were were at the house. Even though it rained (it WAS the rainy season), the roof was wide enough to keep us dry even when it really poured. The kitchen is equipped with all that you need. The washer/dryer were great to have. It was one feature we looked for when booking, and we ended up really needing them on this trip. Many homes don't have them. If you stay during the rainy season you will need to bring umbrellas. Binoculars were available to take to the Park - we used them! I would suggest you bring a flashlight to use when going to see the volcano erupt at night. This helps when walking on the trails to the overlooks. Seeing the eruption at night should not be missed! We visited the park twice on our three-night stay. There are two quilt stores in the area - one in Hilo, and the other shop on Old Volcano Road. Both are named Kilauea Kreations. The one in Hilo is more fully stocked. We also visited two craft breweries in Hilo - a favorite activity! We would stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Colleen M.

16 February 2023

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

Location !

My husband and I stayed for 2 nights; it has a great location where you can take a short walk to view the ocean from the cliffs and has a bit of beach house vibe. Black sand beach and VNP are easy to get to from here among others! It’s a bit dated and eclectic with some cute decor. We especially enjoyed the back deck with some music and wine! Mahalo

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Shelley S.

8 January 2023

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

Quaint little place

The property was as listed. A very quaint place in a great area. Centrally located for those who are off to adventure. Be sure to make sure you have everything before you leave as it is a bit of a drive into town. The house was perfect for my husband and I. A few more kitchen items would have been nice - the price was definitely budget-friendly.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

5 January 2023

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

This property was as described and exactly what you see in the photos. Ocean close by (to view) and private.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

24 December 2022

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

Very private, great for two!

We enjoyed the privacy and space. Had everything we needed! Close drive to a lot of things to do. The Kuamana Lava Tube and Black Sand beaches were our favorite stops.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg A.

22 December 2022

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

Perfect spot

Great place for two. Will rent here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Reginald H., Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

8 December 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice place but needs some upgrades and maintenance.

This property has a lot of potential but needs some upgrades and site maintenance. The inside of the property was clean and comfortable but some of the furniture could be upgraded. The yard could use some maintenance and cleanup such as mowing the grass, removing the junk under the back deck and cleaning up and trimming the vegetation. Also some of the outside patio furniture should be replaced or removed. That said, the place was comfortable and we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

6 December 2022

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

Great little house

Everything you need, great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Mary Ann M.

30 November 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet cottage in a good location

This is a cute and nicely decorated cottage in a quiet and relaxing area. The cottage was equipped with everything one would need and is nicely decorated. . The cottage is in need of some upgrading with a shower head replacement and TV replacement. The cottage is small and has limited clothes storage space but we worked around this.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

8 November 2022

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

2 months on Beach Road

This cottage was a good fit for us in August and September, 2022--small, perfect size for two, and all the basics. It provided us with a good base for our explorations of the Big Island. The outdoor spaces were comfortable and the birds delightful (bird seed was provided). With the high cost of gas and food, having access to an equipped kitchen was a plus. The neighborhood was quiet and close to the ocean. A great area to walk and run. Both Stacey and host Kelly were helpful and available for questions. Thanks Ladies

Stayed 58 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Finn

I love the Big Island and especially all its magical places and wonderful culture and people. There is nothing like going for a snorkel in the turquoise waters of the tide pools, followed by wine tasting in the cool air of Volcano, followed by watching molten lava bubbling and glowing in the Halema`uma`u Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National park! Not that I do that every day!

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location, and it is adorable. Centrally located between Hilo, Volcano and lower Puna. The neighborhood is perfect for an early morning walk to the ocean cliffs to watch the sunrise or a sunset walk to enjoy the end of the day sky!
Please keep in mind, Hawaii is a tropical island and we have humidity, geckos, cockroaches and typically they don't come into the house but it is a possibility. Keep this in mind, mahalo!

What makes this property unique

Located between Hilo and Pahoa with easy access to the best of the East side of the Big Island. Plus the cottage is small yet complete. The ocean waves can often be heard from the house and the neighborhood is wonderful for a walk to the ocean cliffs!

Languages:

English

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