Come & stay with us at the beautiful & peaceful Bird's Nest

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6175 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Keaau, HI

University of Hawaii at Hilo22 min drive
Port of Hilo22 min drive
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)24 min drive
Carlsmith Beach Park28 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Forest room

1 King Bed

Ocean Room

1 Queen Bed

TV Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Bird's Nest is located in a peaceful neighborhood that is surrounded by lush greenery and bird songs can be heard throughout the day & tree frogs at night. The house sits high above the ground which makes it feel as if you are staying in a tree house. The road in front of the home is paved and available for walks or runs. We are located about 4 miles from a couple of beautiful hikes to either a black and white sandy beach or tide pools.

We are located about 15 minutes from Hilo, 5 miles from Pahoa and 4 miles from the ocean and sea cliffs to walk along. Volcano National Park is about a 30 minute drive and we are about a 1 1/2 hour drive over Saddle Road to white sandy beaches.

Property manager

Khym Catton

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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 is not permitted

1. Quiet hours shall be from 9:00 pm - 8:00 am, during which time the noise from the STVR shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors.

2. Sound that is audible beyond property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a

residential area. 3. Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area. 4. The STVR shall not be used for commercial purposes.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 first aid kit

Property Registration Number GE-111-925-8624-01, TA-111-925-8624-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keaau

This vacation home is located in Keaau. Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness reflect the area's natural beauty and area 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 snorkeling, fishing, and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

Keaau, HI

What's nearby

Hobby Garden Hawaii - 14 min drive
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 22 min drive
Port of Hilo - 22 min drive
Rainbow Falls - 25 min drive
Carlsmith Beach Park - 28 min drive

Getting around

Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 11 min drive
Kaleo's Bar and Grill - 5 min drive
Coco Cantina - 13 min drive
No. 1 Chinese Barbecue - 12 min drive
Thep Thai Cuisine - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Come & stay with us at the beautiful & peaceful Bird's Nest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Don & Janet H.

29 March 2024

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

Peaceful stay!

We loved this house and property. We were visiting our brand new granddaughter and it was so nice to have a place to stay that felt like home. The house was stocked with everything we needed for a relaxing and enjoying stay. Mahalo!

Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

10 March 2024

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

Feels like home

3 rd time here for annual visit. We like it because it feels like a home away from home .

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia W.

11 February 2024

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

Your in HAWAII …enjoy!!

Enjoyed our stay and it was a great location. Had great weather in the month of January. Khym is a great hostess and goes out of her way to answer your questions very quickly. They live next door but give you complete privacy. Keep the windows closed at night and you don’t hear the frogs. Thanks Khym for everything and we wish you and your husband all the best in the future. Aloha

Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ludy A.

15 July 2023

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

Tranquility!

We loved the Bird’s Nest! It was just as it was listed. The house was well-appointed and very comfortable, especially the beds. We slept well after a long day exploring Volcanoes National Park. I’d forgotten how lovely it is to wake up to the sounds of nature. If you want peace and quiet that isn’t too far from Hilo, this is the place for you. And Khymberly is great to work with. She’s responsive and clear in all her communications—very much appreciated. We would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne J.

4 May 2023

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

Hilo side near Puna

We very much enjoyed our stay at the "Birds Nest". We were serenaded by birds, frogs, and crickets overnight and the occasional rooster in the morning. The home is furnished nicely and is well set up for a small family or 2 couples traveling together. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you might need and they have many staples available for you to use. The grounds are very pretty and the outdoor space is very usable. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Khym Catton

I am a fun & loving mother of three sons! Both my husband, Josh & I recently obtained the status of "empty nesters!" We love to surf, hike, travel & have fun. I make handmade baby blankets, learning the Japanese language, love to cook healthy foods & also help people bring healthy eating habits into their lifestyle.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because it was located right next to our home & we wanted to do something special with it. We decided to build the house that sits on it now & turn it into a vacation rental, the "Bird's Nest," so that we could create a relaxing & peaceful living space for guests to stay in & feel a part of the Big Island's community, our community, while traveling. We love meeting people from around the world.

What makes this property unique

The Bird's Nest is located in a peaceful neighborhood & was built on a second story so it almost feels like your in a tree house. Since clearing the land, we have been slowly trying to bring back some of the native Hawaiian plants & fruit trees onto the property to give it a tropical feel. There are bird songs to be heard during the day & coqui frog chirps to be heard at night.