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Private Studio, 10 min walk to Hakalau Beach, Hamakau Coast. 15 min to Honoli'i

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Queen bed and desk area
Smart TV, kitchenette area
View from driveway
Sunrise
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 219.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Hakalau, HI
  • Akaka Falls
  • Umauma Falls
  • Akaka Falls State Park
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Studio, 10 min walk to Hakalau Beach, Hamakau Coast. 15 min to Honoli'i

Private and separate from the main house, guest studio in lovely Hakalau village community. This is an adorable and private room at the back of our detached garage. Easy access and parking, comfortable queen bed, desk space, private bath, spacious shower, HD Smart TV, cable, high speed WiFi and kitchenette. Lush landscaping and bistro garden area.
A short walk from the house is a spectacular rainforest hike down to the shoreline. Surfing, ziplining, waterfalls, and much more within a 15 minute drive from the house.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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 allowed: in designated areas

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-080-443-6480-01, GE-080-443-6480-01

About the area

Hakalau

Located in Hakalau, this apartment is in a rural area and by the sea. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Palace Theater are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Akaka Falls State Park and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. World Botanical Gardens and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Hakalau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hakalau Beach Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zip Isle Zip Line - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 26 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Port of Hilo - 28 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 34 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Ed's Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪What's Shakin' Smoothies - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pau Cow - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Na’au - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Studio, 10 min walk to Hakalau Beach, Hamakau Coast. 15 min to Honoli'i pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Studio, 10 min walk to Hakalau Beach, Hamakau Coast. 15 min to Honoli'i?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Studio, 10 min walk to Hakalau Beach, Hamakau Coast. 15 min to Honoli'i?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Studio, 10 min walk to Hakalau Beach, Hamakau Coast. 15 min to Honoli'i located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Hakalau Beach Park. World Botanical Gardens and Zip Isle Zip Line are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marshall D.

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

Great find!

While only here one night in our slow treck around the island, we easily could have stayed longer! Great neighborhood, comfy bed, everything we needed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

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

Clean, nice neighborhood, perfect for our needs

Clean studio in a nice neighborhood. Perfect for our needs. Check in was easy and I was sent the code before arrival.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sujata c.

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

West coast explore

Perfect location for hikes, gardens and access to private beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Awesome Stay!

Clean, beautiful views, and perfect simple stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

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

Vacation

Nice quaint location located short drive away from Hilo. Perfect for 2
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan D.

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

Good stuff

Nice spot. Wonderfully renovated bathroom. Just what we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

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

Perfect for a couple

Amazing neighborhood. Love the walk to Hakalau Beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

BEE

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

Great quick stay

Was a perfect spot for my quick overnight between work travels. Lovely spot. Clean and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect spot for a getaway

Wonderful spot for one or two people. Owners shared many of the secrets of the local area that made the stay special.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saveria R., Mississauga, Canada 🍁

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

Lovely stay

We used this place as a base to do plenty of sightseeing in the area. The hosts were lovely and the area was beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marilyn P.

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

Cosy studio.

Very pleasant hostess. Studio somewhat small though has outdoor table. A good location for exploring north and south.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Nice little place

We didn’t spend too much time in the unit—mostly used it as a home base and place to sleep, but it was excellent for our purpose. Clean and well stocked, and the directions/instructions were clear. Nice area, lots of hiking and things to see nearby (short drives). The beach is harder to get to than a quick glance at the map might indicate, but it’s a nice walk. Check out Mr Ed’s Bakery
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanner C.

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

Week on Big Island

We spent a week here and loved it! You get exactly what you see in the listing and they are awesome with communicating!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Avery P.

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

Beautiful and quiet place!

Instructions were great, very clean, and perfect size for two of us!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amedeo E.

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

Nice scenery and area

Relaxing area it was a nice area with nice neighbors
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

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

Great little spot to rest!

Everything was great! No complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan E.

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

Quaint and Cozy

Perfect for a quick stay! Just off the beaten path, yet still close enough to local hot spots! The recommendation binder from the host was a big help in planning our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Awesome place

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The studio was perfect for the two of us for a few nights on our 2-week vacation and the small refrigerator came in handy! We also appreciated the dishware and paper towels! The A/C was fantastic too!! The studio was tastefully decorated, and we appreciated little things like shampoo/conditioner/body wash in the shower and coffee/tea available to use. This was wonderful after flying for 10 hours and then driving for 2 hours to reach Hilo!! With such a short stay, it was great that we didn’t need to fully unpack!!We specifically booked this studio to take advantage of areas north of Hilo. We then booked another studio VRBO south of Hilo, but that did not turn out so great. Really made me appreciate how great this studio stay was for our brief stay on that side of the island (we specifically excluded other rentals that did not have A/C)!! Although we didn’t need to connect with the host during our stay, prior to this, they were very responsive. If we are in the area again for a short stay, we’d definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stéphane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Small but perfect for one night. Quiet, safe surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed a one night. Perfect place to rest for the night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Perfect retreat

It was such a lovely home-base for a short retreat. I was attending a concert nearby, but enjoyed hiking down to Hakalau Beach, and driving into Hilo to explore a bit, too. Thanks for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Cute studio!

Very cute and clean studio that had everything we needed for our stay! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon V.

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

Nice place just outside of Hilo

We enjoyed the location of this rental, and it was nice and clean. It is fairly small, but that was not an issue for us as it was basically just used as a place to sleep between adventures. The interactions I had with the hosts were very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dillan D.

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

Perfect Stay

This Vrbo is perfect. The owners are super friendly and responsive to any questions you may have. They went above and beyond! We were on the island for a week and this is the perfect place to come home to and rest.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Karla Swarens

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I'm your host, Karla. I've been a musician for many years and my husband, Jason does marketing for an online children's education company. We came to Hawaii on our honeymoon decided someday we would move here. So here we are. We fell in love with this part of Hawaii because it is so green and lush compared with Los Angeles where we spent so many years. We love the slower pace as well and we're extremely happy about the fact that we never sit in traffic anymore! :)
Jason loves the ocean and surfing. I love the mountains and hiking and there is no shortage of places to go on the island to keep us both happy.
We love exploring, meeting new people and sharing what we learn about the beautiful places we find along the way.

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood, the fantastic ocean views and the peaceful community. Beautiful hikes that are walking distance from the house, or plenty of other Hamakua coast activities that are less than 15 minutes drive from the house. Our studio is a great place to make your 'base camp' where you can have a nice shower, get a comfortable nights sleep and then take day trips around the northern part of the island to see all it has to offer. We are out of town, but not so remote that we're completely isolated. The location is a good, happy medium.

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