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Your Very Own Private Hawaiian Resort - Top-Rated, Fully STVR Permitted
Holiday home in Keaau with private pool and kitchen
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6155.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
- Place, Port of Hilo
- Place, Carlsmith Beach Park
- Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Master
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Master Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Your Very Own Private Hawaiian Resort - Top-Rated, Fully STVR Permitted
Situated facing east to catch the prevailing tradewinds, as well as the morning sunrise, and evening moonrise, the top-rated Hale Ke Kua (Tradewinds House) is a memorable way to relax, unwind and enjoy East Hawaii. Situated on a full acre only 400 yards from the ocean, you can hear the surf break, the whales sing, while enjoying the privacy that only comes with an one house on an entire acre.
Built in 2016, this 3-bedroom 2-bath home offers all the quality and amenities you would need for a great experience, from the high-end stainless appliances and cookware in the kitchen, dining tables for six in the house and on the lanai, 65" TV with Amazon Firestick streaming, as well as a 50" TV in the master suite. The Wi-Fi is 400Mbit+ via Hawaii Telecom, and there is a computer desk, second monitor and mesh office chairs in the 3rd bedroom. There are dual facing loveseats in the living room, and luxurious memory foam mattresses in the individually decorated bedrooms indoors. On the 400 ft2 covered lanai, are a couch, chairs, and seating and dining for six plus an outdoor kitchen, complete with an undercounter refrigerator, sink and Weber gas grill - permanently plumbed into the house propane - no tanks to fill.
Without leaving the property a 12' X 40' salt-water lap pool, outdoor shower, and even a regulation size bocce ball court are just outside the doors.
Less than 30 minutes to south is Pohoiki Beach - the newest beach on earth, a 1/2 crescent of black sand. A must see, along with the Crater at Kilauea. If time and weather align, a guided tour to the top of 13,900 foot Mauna Kea will provide views, a sunset and stargazing experiences available nowhere else on Earth.
We are located about 12 miles south of Hilo, and 10-12 miles by air north of the 2018 Leilani Estates eruption in Lava Zone 1. We are in Lava Zone 3 : 1-5% of Zone 3 has been covered since 1800. We are upwind from the volcanoes, and the tradewinds blow any volcanic gasses away from us. We are also in the HPP 'Banana Belt', receiving about half the annual rainfall of Hilo while typically being 2-4 degrees warmer.
Built in 2016, this 3-bedroom 2-bath home offers all the quality and amenities you would need for a great experience, from the high-end stainless appliances and cookware in the kitchen, dining tables for six in the house and on the lanai, 65" TV with Amazon Firestick streaming, as well as a 50" TV in the master suite. The Wi-Fi is 400Mbit+ via Hawaii Telecom, and there is a computer desk, second monitor and mesh office chairs in the 3rd bedroom. There are dual facing loveseats in the living room, and luxurious memory foam mattresses in the individually decorated bedrooms indoors. On the 400 ft2 covered lanai, are a couch, chairs, and seating and dining for six plus an outdoor kitchen, complete with an undercounter refrigerator, sink and Weber gas grill - permanently plumbed into the house propane - no tanks to fill.
Without leaving the property a 12' X 40' salt-water lap pool, outdoor shower, and even a regulation size bocce ball court are just outside the doors.
Less than 30 minutes to south is Pohoiki Beach - the newest beach on earth, a 1/2 crescent of black sand. A must see, along with the Crater at Kilauea. If time and weather align, a guided tour to the top of 13,900 foot Mauna Kea will provide views, a sunset and stargazing experiences available nowhere else on Earth.
We are located about 12 miles south of Hilo, and 10-12 miles by air north of the 2018 Leilani Estates eruption in Lava Zone 1. We are in Lava Zone 3 : 1-5% of Zone 3 has been covered since 1800. We are upwind from the volcanoes, and the tradewinds blow any volcanic gasses away from us. We are also in the HPP 'Banana Belt', receiving about half the annual rainfall of Hilo while typically being 2-4 degrees warmer.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking in house forfeits all damage deposit.
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 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-156-911-3088-01, TA-156-911-3088-01
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Keaau
Located in Keaau, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. University Theater and University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Palace Theater and S. Hata Building. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
Keauu, HI
What's nearby
- University of Hawaii at Hilo - 32 min drive - 32.2 km
- Coconut Island Park - 35 min drive - 34.8 km
- Port of Hilo - 36 min drive - 36.7 km
- Carlsmith Beach Park - 41 min drive - 39.4 km
- Ha'ena Beach - 41 min drive - 27.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 21 min drive
- Bite The Eye - 15 min drive
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - 21 min drive
- Poppy - 13 min drive
- Nicky's Mobile Cafe - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Richard and Bev Johnson
We are a retired couple from Anacortes, WA. My wife is a retired school psychologist and I am was a technology architect for a Fortune 100 company. We visited all the major Hawaiian Islands before deciding on the Big Island and have no regrets. The sheer size of the island means you don't get 'Island Fever', and the less urban environment combined with a more relaxed pace of life make every visit here a joy.
Why they chose this property
It was our plan from the beginning to spend 3-4 months a year here, and share the experience with others the rest of the time. Because of that, the house was built and furnished to the same level as of our mainland house. You can see that in the cabinetry, the quartz counters, the furnishings. We have a well with 5 micron filtration and UV sterilization instead of a catchment system, unlike most houses here, so water is never an issue. We like to shop the farmers markets and the world-famous Suisan fish market, as well as enjoy the occasional Hawaiian grass-fed steak, so we made sure we had a fully equipped kitchen for whatever cuisine you like.
What makes this property unique
With a 40-foot lap pool, either just cooling off, or getting in a little exercise is just steps away from the covered lanai. It's safe to say you'll spend a good deal of time here, because it also is a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with refrigerator, Weber Genesis grill with sidecar burner, and sink with hot and cold water. And although all the landscaping isn't fully grown in yet, we hope to have lemons, limes, and papayas, and eventually have bananas, oranges, figs, mangoes, and avocadoes. There's even a regulation Bocce-ball court for some competitive fun for all ages.
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