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House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo

Holiday home in Keaau with private pool and kitchen

House of Paddles, Vacation Rental in Hawaii, Pool!

House of Paddles vacation rental in Keaau, Hawaii Island

Welcome to House of Paddles - private entry gate

Enjoy our tropical landscaping, House of Paddles

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Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7184.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

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 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo

Located in the Kaloli Point sun belt on the East side of the Big Island of Hawai, House of Paddles is within earshot of the Pacific Ocean’s crashing waves. This private tropical oasis is a two-minute walk from the spectacular Puna coastline to watch sea turtles and whales (when in season)!

Please Note: This is a quiet residential neighborhood and local ordinances prohibit gatherings at licensed short term rental properties. Quiet hours are 9pm to 8am daily. Occupancy is set to 7 guests only. Please Respect Your Neighbors!

Stunning custom-built in 2005, House of Paddles features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Throughout the home are exotic local hardwoods and Mexican tile. The fully equipped kitchen features custom Native Koa hardwood and Mango cabinets and a six burner gas stove with griddle. French doors open the Grand Room to a private tropical resort-style pool area with a propane grill. Observe beautiful sunrises and magical stargazing from the pool area.

There are three bedrooms and one additional sleeping area. The private Orchid Suite is separate from the main house and boasts an ensuite bathroom with private lava rock outdoor shower. Two more bedrooms are in the main part of the house. Bedroom 2 shares a full bathroom across the hall and Bedroom 3 has an ensuite bathroom. The final sleeping area is a comfortable queen size bed in our large laundry room.

House of Paddles is conveniently located 25 minutes from Hilo International Airport. Only 30 minutes to many must see attractions including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, snorkeling beaches in Hilo, the newly renovated Poho’iki Beach Park in Kalapana and many natural wonders. Just 15 minutes to quaint Pahoa Town for fine dining, art boutiques and groceries. Only 8 minutes to Maku’u Farmer’s Market on Sundays.

This is a Hawaii County licensed short term rental.
TA-001-168-0256-01
STVR-19-349096
NUC-19-415

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

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 TA-001-168-0256-01, GE-001-168-0256-01

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kilauea Caverns of Fire and Ha'ena Beach, while University Theater and University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and cycling.

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Keaau, Hawaii

What's nearby

University of Hawaii at Hilo - 33 min drive - 31.8 km
Coconut Island Park - 37 min drive - 35.6 km
Port of Hilo - 37 min drive - 36.0 km
Ha'ena Beach - 42 min drive - 26.9 km
Carlsmith Beach Park - 42 min drive - 38.6 km

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
‪Bite The Eye - ‬14 min drive
‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬18 min drive
‪Poppy - ‬12 min drive
‪Nicky's Mobile Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

11 August 2024

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

Wonderful!

Charming, quiet and very relaxing! Accommodations and amenities were outstanding. Lovely!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

26 January 2025

Excellent rainforest retreat!

10/10 Excellent

Kristina R.

20 August 2021

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

A Trip of a Lifetime

We enjoyed our stay so much! It was a beautiful property and the property manager was exceptionally helpful.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martha V.

4 May 2023

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

Great Beautiful, peaceful location. True Hawaiian experience

The property in beautifully decorated and the pool is refreshing after a day of touring the island. My family was happy spending the day out and about or staying in and just relaxing.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lani M.

11 July 2023

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

Nice property with pool

Kids loved the pool. Thanks for the hospitality

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

24 September 2023

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

Beautiful home!

Very beautiful wood used through the home. The pool was wonderful to cool off in after a day exploring the Hilo side of the island. Loved the ohana bedroom!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

30 April 2024

Beautiful!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jody c.

30 April 2025

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

Great way to appreciate Hilo

Stopped here to hit Volcano National Park, which is 30 minutes away. We were a short walk to the cliffs where you cannot swim but are amazed by the power of the ocean and the natural beauty of the island. I have been to Hilo before but never appreciated this aspect. The cliffs are dangerous with young kids so keep your eye out for crashing waves. The home was a perfect place for us to take some quite time after being in hotels and play card games and cool off in the pool . Beds were very comfortable. If you are an AC person or not comfortable with mother nature coming into your living quarters this is not the location for you. We loved it and appreciated the attention to detail that the owners put into the home.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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8/10 Good

Tiffany B.

3 June 2025

House of Paddles

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed here for three nights on a family vacation. The house was very clean and comfortable. I would say that it is a little “bare bones” when it comes to extra linens and cookware. When they say bring in everything you need to cook, they aren’t kidding. Some very basic things are missing from the kitchen (cooking sheets, salt) towels are limited to one set per guest. They were very helpful in bringing extra towels when called. The pool was very clean and my family enjoyed the back patio and pool area.

10/10 Excellent

Lillie A.

12 March 2022

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

Incredible home!

The home was amazing. Everything we needed was accessible to us. The location was great and wasn’t too far for us to drive! The property managers were easily available to us and responded very quickly to any inquires we had. Definitely a place we will stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

26 July 2022

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

A perfect base for exploring the east coast and volcano

Such an interesting property. And so spacious with a wonderful great room opening up onto the pool. We are able to spread out and really just relax. After spending the previous 7 Days on the west coast with the constant Sun I was happy to see the overnight rain and the clouds which then resulted in the waterfalls. So many interesting things to do on the east coast.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

David T.

24 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Absolutely Beautiful, But.....

5 stars for Beautiful. No stars for amenities unless you consider 4 adult rain coats amenities. The beds in 3 of the rooms are great, not so in the laundry room. Property manager is stingy with paper products and trash bags, but they are quick to respond to fix what should have been working when you arrived. Luckily Walmart is a half hour away. The kids loved the 4 ft deep pool and that is mainly why we rented it. Door lockbox is difficult to open.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

27 January 2023

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

Lovely unique property

This is a lovely property about a 30 minute drive from Hilo. The two main bedrooms and great room open onto the lanai and pool. The pool is a big plus. The house was spotless and equipped with everything you need. As noted in earlier reviews, there is a new house being built next door which overlooks the pool area, and the owners are working on additional privacy.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Judie Y., Brentwood, CA, USA

8 January 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

This could be such a nice VRBO

We’ve stayed here twice and each time found many things needing repair and/or general maintenance. Our last trip resulted in injuries due to the large amount of slippery mold/mildew on tiles around pool. As much as we like this property and its location we’ll be looking for a safer place to stay.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

23 July 2022

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

Loved The House of Paddles!

It was a great experience. Absolutely beautiful and in a great location. We absolutely loved the house, the pool and having a washer and dryer. Our only critiques are that the pool deck needs to be cleaned and the landscaping needed a little work. This is out of your control but it's sad that the house being built next door is overlooking the pool which takes away all the privacy.

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Janis L.

29 October 2023

House of Paddles

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

15 November 2022

Dream Vacation!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

12 August 2024

Beautiful Home - Quiet and Peaceful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We’ve stayed here twice now. It’s a beautiful home at a great location. Wonderful for a family or couples alike. One downside since the last time we stayed is that there was a new home built adjacent to it and there is little privacy on the pool areas like there used to be. My only recommendation would be to add some foliage or increase the fence height around the pool. Otherwise, it’s amazing. Would totally recommend. Very clean and in great shape.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

5 January 2025

From Germany to Hawaii

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First of all I have to highlight the service of the saltwater team. They were so responsive and helpful - just amazing. We stayed in two houses, first the house of paddles and then the house of shangrilo. Both houses are great but if I would have to chose again I would always chose the house of shangrilo. The pool and the view are just breathtaking. Maybe just one thing, the smaller bed in the house of paddles is quite old and creaks a lot if you move, especially if two people sleep in it. Which is a little aggravating if you have such a light sleep as I have. Apart from that the house is great.

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8/10 Good

Alan B.

30 January 2024

Review from Northern Nevada

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was fantastic, if a little out of the way, set in a jungle like area. We booked this for the pool but found we could not get in or out safely. The ladder was totally wrong with a long step down. We were very disappointed. Didn't like the Roku streaming TV. Missed the playoff games.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Raenita D.

7 December 2023

Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I almost don't want to leave an honest review so nobody else will rent this place ever. This home is a beautiful oasis for your vacation. The master suite with the outdoor shower is incredible for just enough privacy. The layout of the home is perfect with roomy bedrooms and a huge living area for family. The lanai and pool were our favorites every evening after a day of adventures. Just a quick walk to the ocean. The location is in a quiet neighborhood that is a great central location to Hilo one way or Volcano Park the other way. We had lots of exploring time while staying here. This home made the second place we stayed at in Kona seem like a slum (and it was nice too). We didn't read the instruction book well when we first got there so we missed the part about keeping food scraps in the freezer to keep bugs from getting in the trash but after we saw it, dug our food scraps out, and knew what we were doing, it was all good. Maybe a little note in the kitchen about that would be a good reminder for future guests who get too caught up in the magic of Hawaii to follow directions straight away.We will definitely be back again and hope to be able to rent the House of Paddles. I've never stayed in a better VRBO rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

24 May 2025

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

Hawaiian retreat

Great spot with everything you need

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

2 May 2025

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

Hilo Paradise

Loved our stay at this property! Perfectly located in a quiet neighborhood, 20 minutes from downtown Hilo & one block from the breathtaking ocean front! The property was super spacious & comfortable, allowing a lot of privacy for each room, while still feeling cozy! We adored the outside lava rock shower! I would plan stay again & highly recommend the property!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kajsa N.

17 February 2025

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

We love this house! We stayed here 13 years ago and found it to be almost exactly the same!

Clean, well stocked with beach towels and cooking utensils. The pool is a blast and the layout of the home is perfect for a family with school age or older kids. The host was great and responded promptly when we had a question. Would stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

14 October 2024

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

Volcano Exploration

Great location to explore the volcano, beautiful house with pool. Perfect for a big family

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Other Space 1

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

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House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

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Important information

You need to know

About the area

Keaau

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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9.4/10

9.8/10

9.8/10

9.6/10

9.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Wonderful!

Susan B.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Excellent rainforest retreat!

Sarah H.

10/10 Excellent

Kristina R.

A Trip of a Lifetime

Kristina R.

10/10 Excellent

Martha V.

Great Beautiful, peaceful location. True Hawaiian experience

Martha V.

10/10 Excellent

Lani M.

Nice property with pool

Lani M.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Beautiful home!

Kathy H.

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Beautiful!

Megan B.

10/10 Excellent

jody c.

Great way to appreciate Hilo

jody c.

8/10 Good

Tiffany B.

House of Paddles

Tiffany B.