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

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Front of house from driveway
Full kitchen with quartz counter tops & bar
View of bar & kitchen from front door
Whirlpool gas stove top & oven looking towards front door
Hallway towards living room looking from bedrooms

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6174.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪24 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

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

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

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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 10:00 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 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.

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 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

Keaau is home to this holiday home. 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 snorkelling, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 17 min drive - 17.4 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 21 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Port of Hilo - 25 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 27 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 31 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kurtistown Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hilo Coffee Mill - ‬19 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.

What time is check-in at Come & stay with us at the beautiful & peaceful Bird's Nest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Come & stay with us at the beautiful & peaceful Bird's Nest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Come & stay with us at the beautiful & peaceful Bird's Nest located?

Situated in Keaau, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 9 miles (15 km) of Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center and Kilauea Caverns of Fire are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis G.

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

Clean!

Very nice home, loved the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boer X.

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

Unique and comforting place to stay

We stayed at the Bird’s nest for three days. The house is decorated well, feels like home. I really like the scented fresh flower in the bathroom. All rooms are clean with all the appliances we needed. We had great stay there surrounded by the tree frogs’ songs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had a lovely stay at the Bird’s Nest! Location was very convenient, communication was great, and we really enjoyed everything the home offered from the well stocked kitchenware for cooking, the relaxing deck, comfortable beds and nice shower/bathroom. Would highly recommend this place for a relaxing stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

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

Verified traveller

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

Amazing

Fantastic, could not be better
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don & Janet H.

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

Clean, Cozy & Comfortable Stay

This has been our 2nd stay here and we really enjoyed stay again. House has a very nice layout. Has everything we needed for our visit. Quiet Neighborhood. Great Host, even left a basket of fresh fruit for us upon our arrival. Would definitely recommend this for anyone who needs a place to stay. Thank you so much!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

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

Best lease i have stayed at in a while

The hosts were very personable, great communication They had everything in the house nicely laid out and anything that you could need there. Great quiet neighborhood close to everything. Best place i have stayed at in a while.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

Beautiful place to stay when visiting Volcanoes National Park

We had a wonderful stay at the Bird's Nest while visiting Volcanoes National Park! This is a clean and comfortable home in a lovely neighborhood. There is easy access to the National Park and to the Hilo airport (about 25 minutes away). We loved falling asleep to the sound of the frogs. The roosters are a little less welcome in the morning, but the host provides earplugs if you need them! The beds are very comfortable and we all slept great. Kitchen is very well-equipped. Excellent communication from the host. Mahalo!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

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

Great property in HPP!

Khymberly's property was just right for us. We liked being raised up on a 2nd floor level. The grounds were wonderful and the wildlife entertaining. Close to the Puna trail to Shipman's beach and other attractions in the area. A relatively short drive to Hilo as well. The beds were comfy, the amenities just right and a wonderful base camp. Recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxana T.

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

Wonderful stay

This place is absolutely wonderful. Very clean, nicely decorated, and stocked with everything you might need (including umbrellas and coolers!). Our favorite part was the beautiful porch overlooking the back yard. It’s a great spot to relax and quietly enjoy the lush greenery. Would recommend this place and come back any time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

Relaxing stay in Keaau

The home is clean, nicely decorated, with lots of windows for ventilation. It is quiet with the sound of the coqui frogs at night (this did not keep us up at night) and birds in the morning. We did not hear roosters while here. You really are away from the city life here. The beds and pillows were comfortable. Bedding, towels were clean and adequate. The kitchen was well supplied but we did not cook while there. We chose to eat out for our meals while on vacation. The bathrooms were clean; showers, sinks worked well. There also is a washer/dryer which we did not need to use. The owner is easy to contact and even brought us some fresh fruit as a welcome gift. We were also supplied with fresh coffee beans with a grinder and coffee pot. It is close to markets, drugstores, casual restaurants. It is a good location if you wish to explore Hilo and the Volcano area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald D.

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

Lovely well kept home

Very clean ,very well maintained, very comfortable home. Very highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin L.

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

Lovely birdnest

Living in the jungle,so nice between the trees and tropical plants. Close to Hilo and Volcano!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

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

So comfortable and quiet

This is our second time at this property and we will stay again next year. Clean , comfortable, quiet. Well appointed, very local. Host is top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Hilo adjacent retreat

The Bird's Nest is a beautiful home a little distance from Hilo but quite convenient for going up to Volcano National Park. Both places were highlights of our trip. The abundant lizards, frogs and birds on the property delighted my son and husband.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christiana T.

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

Beautiful Property, Excellent Experience

We enjoyed our stay at The Bird’s Nest. The property is spacious, clean and well equipped. It was a perfect place to hangout. Check in was easy and the hosts provided a plate of fresh fruit which was much appreciated as our flights to the Island arrived late in the evening. There’s so much to explore on the Big Island and it was great to relax here at the end of the day. Highly recommended this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

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

Hawaiian Paradise Park

Comfortable stay. Stayed cool inside for the most part, even though no A/C. Sleeping arrangement for 5 people was very comfortable. Felt secluded with the beautiful garden. Much different experience than staying in a hotel, able to hear the frogs all night and the doves in the day time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia W.

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

DONNA C.

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

family visit

A lovely home with tons of amenities. The only thing I would like to see is furnishings in the bedrooms so one can unpack and get settled in. Presently there are no drawers or shelves in which to put one's things. So I had to live out of my suitcase. The closets are large and shelving in one half would solve the problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ludy A.

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

Al F.

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

Lovely home away from the bustle

We had 5 of us; a senior married couple, our granddaughter and her husband and their 1 year old son. The house is beautifully decorated and remarkably well equipped with all the conveniences of modern life. We got great use of the rice cooker and yoga mat for instance. We appreciated the washer and dryer, and the wide porch wrapping around two sides of the house. Khym andJosh stayed in touch through the vrbo portal. They left us a large bowl of fresh tropical fruits when we arrived, which was a great treat for everyone, including the baby. We found their home to be a delightful place to stay when visiting sights in the Hilo Volcano area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

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

Great stay at Bird's Nest

My family had a nice stay at this property. It was a convenient location for exploring Hilo and Volcanos National Park. Communication with the owner was great. The house has all the things we needed to make our stay comfortable including a stocked kitchen and beach equipment. There were two bedrooms one with a King and one with a queen. Also, an air mattress was available for the TV room. The two bathrooms were convenient for our group one upstairs inside the house and the other outside and downstairs. The house had a ceiling fan in each room and with the windows open it was comfortable for most of our group. The ground were pretty with all of the plants, flowers and birds. The frogs chirped all night, some of us enjoyed that more than others. Overall we had a really nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

lorenza s.

Disliked: Communication

Birds nest

This place was very clean. However, the owner are constantly on your back by texting you to turn off light, close the doors and many more messages that disturbed your short vacay. And when I left one day earlier she texted why I never Informed her a head of time. I paid for the place already so she should not try to rushed cleaning it for the next customer. She should wait for the day Im scheduled to move out.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ladawn W.

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

A Great Stay

My mother and niece stayed at this property so my mom could visit my dad who has Alzheimer's and is currently being cared for by my brother. My mom said that she loved the location and the property was well cared for. She thanked me profusely for paying for her stay here. During the visit her great grandson came to visit and broke the bed. It was noticed until the property owner called me. But my brother paid for the damages. For this I apologize that my grand nephew broke the bed. We pride ourselves on leaving property as we found it. The owners were very nice about it, for which I was very thankful. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Khym Catton

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I am a fun & loving mother of three sons! Both my husband, Josh & I are currently "empty nesters!" We love to surf, hike, travel & have fun. I make handmade baby blankets, love baking anything sourdough, learning languages, 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.

Languages:

English

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