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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
Room
Whole room
Interior detail
Interior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Hakalau, HI
  • Place, Hakalau Beach Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, World Botanical Gardens
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Zip Isle Zip Line
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪28 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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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

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

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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • World Botanical Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Zip Isle Zip Line - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 25 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Port of Hilo - 27 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

How much does it cost to stay at Private Studio, 10 min walk to Hakalau Beach, Hamakau Coast. 15 min to Honoli'i?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Studio, 10 min walk to Hakalau Beach, Hamakau Coast. 15 min to Honoli'i on 12 May 2026 start from NZ$381, 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 Private Studio, 10 min walk to Hakalau Beach, Hamakau Coast. 15 min to Honoli'i?

On-site parking is available at the 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. 68 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed our stay at the Hakalau Private Studio. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendell M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karla was so helpful and responsive. The place so clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks so much for helping our stay turn out the way we had hope here on the Big Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bobbi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Room was clean and comfortable. Loved the clean bathroom. Great shower with never ending hot water.The oversized mini refrigerator was great to have keep my bag of ice for 2 day as I we used it in our cooler during the day and refreshed it in the freezer when we returned. Kept food & drinks chilled. Hot coffee pot was well used for making hot coffee and tea.Room could use a few more hooks to hand clothes and towel bars. Bed was too soft. Would prefer a firmer mattress
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The room was clean, the bed comfortable and the location was beautiful. One of the nicest places we have stayed, very private with beautiful night time sounds. It felt very magical.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything all right for a one-night stop at Hilo area. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property!! Easy to get to. Easy to get in. Beautiful detailed with elegance and charm. Super clean and new. A hidden Gem in a beautiful neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saveria R.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Awesome place

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renate W.

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

Beautiful Stay

Every thing was perfekt. When we arrived Carla was very friendly. The little condo is perfect for exploring the east coast of Big Island. We had a beautiful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan C.

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

A sanctuary

The room was clean and very cute. The host was very responsive and helpful and made me feel welcome. This place was better than I expected and featured a beautiful bathroom and garden area that was like a little sanctuary. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JORGE C.

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

Love this place!

Second time here, very quiet . Love going to Hilo and this is the perfect spot. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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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