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Living room
Living room
Living room
Kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Pahoa, HI
  • Place, Hawaiian Beaches Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Pahoa Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Lava Tree State Monument
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Double Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shared Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli

This private Pāhoa getaway offers the perfect location for your next Big Island adventure! Surrounded by lush, tropical foliage, this home features a large covered lanai, a fenced yard, a newly renovated kitchen, and even an avocado tree that you can enjoy in season. Explore the nearby cliffs during the day, grill up your favorite seafood dinners on the private gas grill each evening, and enjoy the ultimate in peace and quiet and homely accommodations. Ho'ohauoli is located on a quiet street in the community of Hawaiian Shores, only a few minutes from Pahoa Village's great restaurants, shops, and entertainment and six blocks from the ocean front. The cliffside Kahakai Park is only six blocks away, where you can relax on the lawn, sit along the cliffs, and listen to the ocean waves crashing on the shore. You'll also be close to the historic town of Hilo (22 miles north) and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (44 miles west).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
We do not provide any crib beds for small children
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
no unregistered guest allowed to stay over night.
no partying and loud noise
Do not feed the wild animals especially the PIGS.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number TA-078-102-6304-01, GE-078-102-6304-01
Property # 1722546vb
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

About the area

Pahoa

Located in Pahoa, this holiday home is by the sea. Hilo Municipal Golf Course and Regal Prince Kuhio are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center are also worth visiting.
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Pahoa, HI

What's nearby

  • Hawaiian Beaches Park - 8 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Pahoa Museum - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Lava Tree State Monument - 20 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Kapoho Beach - 24 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Port of Hilo - 44 min drive - 48.1 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bite The Eye - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Black Rock Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli?

As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli on 1 July 2026 start from NZ$365, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Hawaiian Beaches Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Kapoho Beach and Pahoa Museum. Lava Tree State Monument is 10 mi (16.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JenMamo W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend this property...Beautiful, all amenities included...The host is amazing.I would definitely return...
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Demian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great, home was great, neighborhood is nice. Very smooth & easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dennis g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host checked in to see if we were doing well. House very comfortable. Quite neighborhood.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRENDA V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean house, great neighborhood. Kitchen fully stocked. It was a fun surprise to see the pigs running across the backyard!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
House is fully furnished with a well-stocked kitchen in a quiet and comfortable neighborhood. The location is somewhat inconvenient — most places of interest are going to be outside lower Puna (including groceries), but there is only one major road in and out of the area, which gets busy during rush hour. We appreciated the lanai on the house, which was enjoyably breezy (especially with the stocked mosquito coils to avoid getting bitten) when the main house got hot mid-morning. We (as Californians) found moisture management quite important in the damp weather on the Hilo side of the island, frequently opening windows and using the fans in the unit to avoid the "damp" smell you can otherwise get.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

secora m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome little house in a quiet neighborhood. Has everything you need and more. Owners are very good at communicating. We loved our stay and will want to rebook as soon as we can come back to the islands!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple, clean comfortable house in a great location. We truly enjoyed our stay. Mahalo.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

J G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in the country. We enjoyed the pigs and the noisy coqui frogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was great for us. The temps were cool and the fans and open windows were sufficient. We did not cook in the home but it looked to be equipped for anyone who does. The lanai was very peaceful and a great place to have your morning coffee or to wind down in the evenings. The owners were very responsive with the listing and all information was communicated well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a very special place for us, because of the feel of the property was just amazing. This place is definitely a must stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The home was clean, the beds were comfortable and was it equipped with everything that we might need. The communication was awesome with directions and awesome details. We loved the area and it was wonderful for early morning walks to the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house to stay in for some relaxation on the east side of the island. Location was 30-35 minutes from Hilo, but no problems navigating all around the east side. And there were some wonderful restaurants nearby!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfy home, nice lanai, friendly neighbor cat who visited daily but was well behaved. Thanks.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

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

A great place to stay!

We absolutely loved Robert and Lina’s place. Comfortable in size, well equipped kitchen, a fantastic back deck and a location convenient to the southern part of the island. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

edgar l.

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

Pahoa vacation

Beautiful, avacado, coconut trees in the yard. Surrounded by tropical plants. Easy access to beaches and volcanoe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Courtney P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
House was disgusting black mold on the mattresses and ceilings. You could also see where they painted over the mold! Also seen the paint in the carport the owner even admitted to recently painting.. NO A/C house was disgusting and the homeowner said they just did a deep clean not true..
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2026
We take cleanliness and guest safety very seriously. This home received a professional cleaning on March 11 and a certified inspection on March 15 (immediately following this stay), both of which confirmed the property was in excellent clean condition with no mold present anywhere in the house. Also, I had received a 5 star review prior and after this reservation. While we are sorry the guest was unhappy, the claims in this review are inaccurate , false, and a misrepresentation of the condition of our home. Furthermore, we do not list A/C as an amenity. It is important to note that Vrbo issued this guest a 100% refund due to the 'Kona Low' storm and resulting regional utility outages, and not due to the condition of the home. Having been a Premier Host for over 6 years, we remain committed to providing a high-quality, 'tropical retreat' experience for all our guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is very good and quiet. The neighbors are friendly. The amenities are as described. We felt very comfortable.
a great terrace
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brody A.

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

Family reunion

Came over to meet island family. Great trip and the house was the perfect base to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn W.

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

Nice space

This was a great space for all of us to stretch out and be comfortable after a full day of exploring. The nature sounds were peaceful and easy to go to sleep to. The lanai was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARCO P.

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

Perfetct quiet palce

In the middlw of the island in a total silence with local food dealers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerome B.

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

Solid Place to Stay

This property is exactly as advertised. It is a little of the beaten path but sitting on the lanai is very relaxing. We made steaks on the grill and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

GARY G.

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

Halfway point between Volcano Park and Hilo

Affordable home with three bedrooms and two baths makes it convenient for a Family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne J.

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

Gorgeous property.

We stayed 5 nights, the home was lovely, had everything we needed plus more. Great communication with the owner. Good location for exploring the whole island. Thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the verandah enjoying the breeze, view and sounds around us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerome B.

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

Second time is still a charm

We stayed here for 3 nights and this was the second time we stayed here. The house is amazing and allows visitors to live more like a local than a tourist. The beds are comfortable and the amenities exceptional. The grill was great to cook on and the lanai super relaxing. I didn't think it would be even better the second time but it was!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany V.

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

Amazing Time

This home was a home away from home! Super comfortable, easy access, less than 2 minutes away from a nice sea cliff you can take photos at. Really enjoyed staying here, the owner was very easy to contact if we needed anything and responded very quickly too. 100/100 will definitely be traveling here again in the future.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Robert

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I am a personal and spiritual coach who enjoys interacting with people from different cultures and nationalities. My wife is a yoga instructor.

Why they chose this property

We love this property because it provides a lot of privacy within a tropical environment with lush plant growth while being very close to the ocean.

What makes this property unique

You feel like you're in a tropical retreat with a lot of mana while having the convenience of being close to the ocean as well as old Pahoa town and shops. Ideal for a get away to just relax outside in our large lanai or go sight seeing at the Volcano and other tourist spots.

Languages:

English

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