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Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen, secluded acre of gardens

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A modern kitchen with a large island, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a fan.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in cabinets, a double sink, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, a fan, and a view of a green landscape through large windows.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a staircase leading to the upper level.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Breakfast for a fee
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • Place, Pahoa Museum
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilauea Caverns of Fire
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Keaau

Located in Hawaiian Paradise Park, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Palace Theater and S. Hata Building are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Pahoa Museum - 18 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 21 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Prince Kuhio Plaza - 23 min drive - 23.5 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 25 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Port of Hilo - 30 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Marzo's Country Sports Bar & Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lava Thai Food - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen, secluded acre of gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen, secluded acre of gardens?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen, secluded acre of gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen, secluded acre of gardens?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen, secluded acre of gardens located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum, Kilauea Caverns of Fire and Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory. Ha'ena Beach and Lava Tree State Monument are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, unique home! Home owner was great and very helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 February 2026
Thank you very much for your kind review. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I am happy you enjoyed the home and the peaceful garden setting. You were wonderful guests, and I truly appreciate how respectfully you treated the property. You are always welcome back anytime, and I would be glad to host you again in the future. Wishing you all the best and safe travels. Aloha, John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic place to stay! John is the greatest of hosts and his house is just a magical place. We couldn't have stayed in a better place during our four nights on the eastern side of Big Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in hilo area

Place was very nice, well supplied and equiped. Host was very friendly and helpful Will rent here again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 February 2022
Thank you, Matthew. I hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely location

Very clean. Great location with easy access to Hilo. Very friendly and accommodating host. Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Hi Doreen, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for a nice review. I hope to see you again soon. Aloha, John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tropical garden getaway

Lush tropical setting in out of town setting. John was a wonderful host very attentive to our needs. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Hilo

John is an excellent host and knowledgeable about the area. The place was spacious and even if it’s next door to the host’s residence, its set up in such a way that you have complete privacy particularly on the all important Lanai
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2024
Thank you, Lee. I sincerely enjoyed meeting you and your wife. It was a pleasure to host you. Thank you for your kindness and consideration. I hope to see you again soon. Aloha, John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property with rainforest sounds

The property was truly a paradise nestled in exceptional grounds. John was a most gracious host, a 10 in my book. We loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable stay and great host

We had a great time. Hiked the puna trail to see Joni sea turtles and explored volcanoes national park. John was a very helpful and welcoming host
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2023
I am glad you enjoyed your time. It was a pleasure meeting you. Aloha John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable oasis!

We very much enjoyed our holiday stay here! Very comfortable and clean, with a broad lanai for enjoying the garden. John was gracious enough to give us an extensive tour of the garden and fruit trees, a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2023
It was a pleasure to meet you, and I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. Aloha, John.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay in paradise

What a fantastic 3-day stay in a beautiful location! John is a fantastic host, thinking of all the little details that would make our stay more comfortable! He was so helpful in guiding us to awesome places that weren’t always on the beaten path! I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2024
I am so glad you enjoyed your time here. We really do have a lot to offer in this area.. I hope to see you again soon. Aloha John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

We really enjoyed John’s vrbo. Very comfortable and pleasant. We had a great time. Thanks John 🌹
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hawaiian life

The property is lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2023
Thank you, Jerry! Aloha, John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

nice host

I wish we had have more time - house was great, garden too and the host John is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Favorite Vrbo to date

John is wonderful. We loved everything about our stay. The cottage is comfy and peaceful. John was so nice to share his time and show us around his beautiful garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hawaiian Cottage

Beautiful property in a quiet neighborhood. Neat and clean. Easy drive to grocery store and to Hilo.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 March 2025
Thank you for writing a review John. It was a pleasure meeting you, and I hope to see you again soon. Aloha, John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Peaceful environment, house well stocked, John was great, nice location to enjoy/explore the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden gem

The stay was absolutely wonderful. It was week trip to visit family and the place was absolutely perfect a real hidden gem. It was comfy and cozy with plenty of room for my wife and teenager. John was a great host and has really transformed that property into a paradise. All and all it was a great stay i highly recommended it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Thank you for such a nice review. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to meet you, and I hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely little spot with lush gardens

We stayed there for a week and really enjoyed our time there. John was a very welcoming and accomodating host and always available if we needed anything. The gardens are lovely and John gave us with some breadfruit which we prepared in the local style, it was delicious. Would highly recommend this location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2024
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. I hope to see you again in the future. Aloha, John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice local feel

It was great to stay on a property to let you know how the locals live. A beautiful setting with lots of animals freely roaming definitely feels like living as a local. The property tour and education of all of the plants was a great bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
Thank you! I am glad you had a nice stay. A lot of people are really enjoying the local experience. Aloha!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cottage

The Cottage was fantastic. Centrally located. The grounds are beautiful. The Host was very gracious and full of information.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2022
Thank you, Linda. It was a pleasure meeting you both. See you next time. Aloha!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place.. great hosy

Such a beautiful place to stay.. John is an excellent host , very communicative… even with our late arrival. Loved the coqui frogs!! Mahalo nui loa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2022
Thank you Kathryn. What fun having you all stay here! I am happy that you enjoyed your time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a getaway!

House is in a nice forest garden setting, if you love learning about plants ask John for a tour. The house is just right for a single, a couple with up to two kids or a couple of friends. Perfect to get away, relax and have good access to Hilo side of the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for families

Our family stayed on John's property for four days while visiting Hawaii. John was very responsive as a host and provided great suggestions for restaurants and things to do during our stay. John shared delicious fruits that he grew on his property and took the time to give our family a tour of his beautiful property. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All around great place!

Zero complaints! The location is great, the property is beautiful, and Jon and his gardens are awesome! The place is well stocked with the basics needed, and he is more than happy to share tea leaves, fruit, and anything that is ripe within his gardens!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Owner is so great/ helpful!

Had a stroke, owner worked with us to help. Lovely space, so comfortable and beautiful, great kitchen, lots of birds!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 February 2024
Thank you for your kind comments. I was glad I could help. Aloha, John
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