Lava Apartment in Paradise!

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 241.8 sq m

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Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

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Kea'au, HI

University of Hawaii at Hilo
‪19 min drive‬
Port of Hilo
‪20 min drive‬
Carlsmith Beach Park
‪25 min drive‬
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Aloha
Our beautiful one-acre lush tropical paradise is located south of Hilo and near Kea'au and Pahoa Villages in the rainforest..
The one -bedroom downstairs apartment has unique lava walls. Follow sidewalks to Tropical gardens at back of house,coconut palms, orchids , anthuriums and lush tropical plants.
A piece of paradise to call home while you are on the Big Island. Go to sleep with frogs chirping and stars so bright you could almost touch them. Wake up to birds singing and complimentary Hawaiian coffee . Pamper yourself, shower in our collected rainwater.
Automatic quotes for 2 bedroom are for 1-2 guests/ additional guest $10 pr night per guest
We live on property behind the rental.
Please read house rules in apt. It is customary to remove shoes upon entering the apt.
SORRY NO ANIMALS!! NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN! NO SMOKING!
We are in a residential/rural neighborhood 20 minutes from the Hilo Airport.
*Honu Hale 3 offers easy access to east side sites.
*15 min.(10 miles) Hilo town and Hilo beaches
*4 miles to ocean cliffs, and less than a mile from the main highway.
*25-30 minutes from Volcano National Park & Winery
*10 minutes from Keaau town
*12 minutes from Pahoa Village
* 25 min Botanical Gardens
*Free Zoo in a Rain Forest
*amazing Star Gazing at Mauna Kea

See the world's most active volcano, Kilauea. Swim with the sea turtles Botanical gardens, rain forest, waterfalls and desert are all part of our unique landscape. Visit our two interesting local farmer’s markets on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, where you can get fresh and organic veggies, local artisan hand crafted gifts, yummy ethnic foods and experience the local flavor.
Aloha and Mahalo,
Jim & Kepi Hains

We also have a budget friendly 2Bedroom apt that may be available vrbo#73302
Rain Forest Apt/ 1 bd . has a queen bed in bedroom. .Double futon in living room Vrbo#954567
Our Lava /1bd apt. has 1 queen bed in bedroom. Vrbo#954412
We also have a studio apt. available.. Vrbo#99067

Property manager

Kepi Hains

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Property Registration Number TA-053-388-2880-01, GE-053-388-2880-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this apartment is in a rural area and by the sea. University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center and University Theater are cultural highlights, 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

Kea'au, HI

What's nearby

Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 19 min drive - 17.8 km
Port of Hilo - 20 min drive - 20.2 km
Rainbow Falls - 23 min drive - 22.3 km
Carlsmith Beach Park - 25 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Kurtistown Cafe - ‬12 min drive
‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬9 min drive
‪Hilo Coffee Mill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lava Apartment in Paradise! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lava Apartment in Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lava Apartment in Paradise!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lava Apartment in Paradise! located?

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

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

16 April 2025

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

Lava House

The room was excellent, a living area and separate bedroom. The property is like staying in a park with so many flowers and other fauna

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel S.

2 April 2025

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

Great hosts and cottage

This was our 22nd time to one of the Hawaiian Islands. We always try to choose a unique venue to stay. Lava Apartment in Paradise did not disappoint.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P.

27 March 2025

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

Great experience

I loved the place a lot. So much nice art objects and details to explore on the property. And the hosts are awesome. Super friendly and always have a great idea on what to do and where to eat.Thanks a lot

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

27 March 2025

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

Great stay!

Comfortable bed, clean accommodations with plenty of amenities. Hosts were friendly when we met them at checkout, would recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN D.

13 March 2025

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

What a wonderful "home base" on the Puna Coast!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The place is wonderful - the antithesis of cookie-cutter vacation rentals with lovely art and aesthetic flair. It's well equipped and maximizes the use of space. Highly recommended - we'll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian s.

11 March 2025

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

Enjoyable Stay

Every detail was well thought out. From parking (excellent) to communication, instant check in, and extras available like beach chairs and a cooler. Very clean and comfortable studio apartment with most everything you need. Even a nice grill to use.Hosts were available to answer questions and provide local tips and were very polite and respected our privacy.A quiet setting (except for the local frog population) and beautifully landscaped and maintained.A great stay. Easy access to beaches and Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park.

Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lech J.

16 February 2025

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

Suuuuper!

Everything was excellent.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

5 February 2025

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

A bit funky but a nice place.

One bedroom with the toilet room in the bedroom and the shower/sink off the kitchen. But it's rural, in a nice neighborhood, and the owner (the one we met) is very friendly. The place has a good low-key feeling. I would gladly stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landyn B.

29 January 2025

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

Great apartment!

Great little apartment with amenities. Jim and Kepi gave us insight on local happenings which were fun to attend! There was also snorkeling gear, boogie boards, cooler, chairs and an umbrella available for use! Over all great stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

cindy h.

12 December 2024

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

Local flavor

The property is just as described and the host is very nice. Just a couple of things to consider: the toilet is very low, so if you have knee or back issues, this may not be your place. Also there is no air conditioning. We were absolutely fine, but I don’t know how hot it would be in the summer. The drive across the island is 1.5-2 hours, so plan ahead. Overall, I would stay here again. It was comfortable and safe.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

10 December 2024

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Excellent stay

Great location for trip to Volcano National Park and to Hilo and all it's waterfalls. Large rooms and cool enough with fans and no air-conditioning

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

9 December 2024

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

Weeklong stay

Nice, relaxing, laid-back. Very very easy in and out.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

16 November 2024

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

Beautiful yard, cute unit!

Unit is in a separate building with several units. Ours was the farthest to the left and very nice. The rain at night was slightly loud on the metal roof but not so that it was a problem. The location is good for activities in the area. Only regret is not meeting the host.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

1 October 2024

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

Amazing place to stay

We loved our stay. It was clean. The outside is beautiful! Mahalo.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nghia N.

22 September 2024

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

Speechless paradise

It’s actually the best place and host for me and my boyfriend. We had such a wonderful stay and awesome time. Lots to do yet more awaits for our next return. If i could give 10 stars, it’d definitely be 1000 stars. Perfect gorgeous place full of amenities especially the host did the laundry for us while we were out exploring. Come see the lava bedroom for yourself because I could sleep so much better inside such magical vibes

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

30 August 2024

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

Lava Apt

Property grounds well maintained (Tropical Garden) with ample parking. Our apartment was neat, clean and efficient. The property owners live on site and were very friendly and helpful with any questions we had.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin B.

17 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice little place

Had a great time staying here. Thank you

Stayed 16 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan T.

7 May 2024

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

Eclectic property

Well positioned for volcano national park & viewing lava aftermath. Excellent directions given by owner, is quite a way out of Hilo. No beach access in area, coastline very rugged. Property very dark due to lava rock used internally and low lighting (solar) not much air flow into bedroom even with use of fans. Great shower, small kitchen 2 burner gas stove works well. Big fridge. Ice in freezer. TV & internet a bit slow but worked. Very quiet area, birds, very pretty gardens showing owners artistic side. Rained everyday and most nights an umbrella would have been nice. Jug for cold water was appreciated. Toilet in bedroom did not bother us. Overall an eclectic property had all the important things, fine for the money.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

20 April 2024

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

Very Pleasant and Relaxing Stay

We were very please with our stay. The accommodations were perfect and our hosts were responsive. We did not have any issues at all, and the premise was equipped with everything we needed. The surrounding area was very quiet, clean, and safe. The garden was beautiful.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

MacKenzie Z.

27 March 2024

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

Great Location with Everything You Need

My stay at this apartment was fantastic. The location was great. Close to Hilo for shopping, dining, and exploring the local sights, as well as to local beaches and Volcanoes National Park, yet the apartment itself was in a quiet area. The apartment was clean upon arrival, and it had all the necessary kitchen essentials, beach towels, etc.. Would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient stay on the Big Island.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

25 March 2024

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

Lovely place to stay near Hilo

My wife and I greatly enjoyed staying here and it made a convenient place to stay near Hilo. It's in a nice peaceful neighborhood and you are serenaded by birds at night. One oddity you should be aware of is that the toilet is not in the bathroom but is instead in a curtained off alcove in the bedroom. That makes using the bathroom a bit inconvenient and can cause unpleasant smells in the bedroom. That was the only negative point though.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

17 March 2024

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

Happy at Honu hale

Unusual one bedroom unit (in a good way - for me). Obviously owned by an artist (Kepi), some of whose art can be seen on the walls. Beautiful, clean and functional.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

5 March 2024

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

Everything needed for a great Hilo getaway

Kepi's place was the perfect lush and beautiful home base for day trip adventures. We were grateful for a cooler to take with us on daily adventures and fun beach gear. The kitchen had everything needed for basic meals and the bed was really comfy. There was plenty of space for two people and appreciated having a closet and chest of drawers so we didnt have to live out suitcase. It was convenient to the beaches, Hilo and Volcanoes NP. Very clean interior and easy parking. Even with other units nearby, it was very private and no issues with noise..and could be a great space for larger group vacationing together.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

18 February 2024

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

Comfort in Lava Apartment

Easy access on the ground level. The kitchen had all we needed. Comfortable bed, Awesome shower, enjoy our host

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana M.

11 February 2024

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

Love it

This was our second stay here. We love this cute, funky little apartment. Jim & Kepi are sweet, solid folks. We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kepi Hains

Jim & Kepi Hains

Why they chose this property

We have been at the property for 19 years. Love working on the landscaping and decorating the interior. Most of all we love meeting our wonderful guests from all over the world. Next best thing to traveling.

What makes this property unique

We are close to the main Hyw to get to all the sites and it is beautiful and lush here.

Languages:

English

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