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SWEET Luxury Cottage with Private Pool and Studio - Jungle Villa in Keaau

Shady lanai with grill, outdoor dining, ceiling fan

Outdoor dining table and indoor dining table

Exceptional

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Private pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue
Balcony

Explore the area

Keaau, HI

Place, Hobby Garden Hawaii
‪7 min drive‬
Place, Pahoa Museum
‪13 min drive‬
Place, Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden
‪15 min drive‬
Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

SWEET Luxury Cottage with Private Pool and Studio - Jungle Villa in Keaau

Jungle Villa has all the romance you could imagine, perfect for your tropical island getaway. The very private yard is surrounded by areca palm trees. The Royal Poinciana flowering tree in the middle of the yard erupts in lava red blooms parts of the year. Flowering vines, citrus trees, and bird song complete this secret garden location. There's a private swimming pool and outdoor shower to seal the deal!

The large one-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom Villa and its pool are yours entirely during your stay. Our bedroom has a Queen size iron frame bed and ensuite bathroom with walk-in tiled shower, walk-in closet and dual vanity sinks. The detached yoga studio has a full bed and serves as a bedroom for a third guest. The living room is large with two leather sofas, a flat screen Smart TV for streaming, free WiFi and lots of windows with garden views. Our galley kitchen has everything you need for cooking local produce on the gas range. Dine inside on our unique dining table or pleasure in outdoor eating on the lanai table facing the backyard and pool. We also have a propane grill outside for grilling . Plenty of seating around the property gives you many spots to lounge and relax.

Jungle Villa is located in Keaau, Hawaii, a 15 mile drive south of Hilo International airport. The gated entrance to Jungle Villa gives you the feeling of a secret getaway but our Host Cottage is at the separated back part of the full acre property, providing support and assistance should you need it.

This is a Hawaii County hosted short term rental.
TA-057-516-1856-01

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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

Property Registration Number TA-057-516-1856-01, GE-057-516-1856-01

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether 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

Keaau

Keaau is home to this holiday home. University Theater and Imiloa Astronomy Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center and Hilo Coffee Mill are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

Hobby Garden Hawaii - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
Pahoa Museum - 13 min drive - 15.6 km
Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden - 15 min drive - 16.7 km
Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 17 min drive - 19.7 km
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 22 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Bite The Eye - ‬8 min drive
‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬12 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does SWEET Luxury Cottage with Private Pool and Studio - Jungle Villa in Keaau have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at SWEET Luxury Cottage with Private Pool and Studio - Jungle Villa in Keaau?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SWEET Luxury Cottage with Private Pool and Studio - Jungle Villa in Keaau on 14 August 2026 start from NZ$363, 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.

Is SWEET Luxury Cottage with Private Pool and Studio - Jungle Villa in Keaau pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at SWEET Luxury Cottage with Private Pool and Studio - Jungle Villa in Keaau?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SWEET Luxury Cottage with Private Pool and Studio - Jungle Villa in Keaau?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SWEET Luxury Cottage with Private Pool and Studio - Jungle Villa in Keaau?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SWEET Luxury Cottage with Private Pool and Studio - Jungle Villa in Keaau located?

Situated in Keaau, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 9 miles (15 km) of Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center and Kilauea Caverns of Fire are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Bennett F.

24 March 2026

Charming house in a beautiful garden.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: Perfect balance of being close enough to Hilo while also convenient for HVNP. We loved the garden and the tiny chirping frogs!

Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2026

We're so happy that you enjoyed the rural charm at Jungle Villa. Come stay again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

Verified

10/10 Excellent

LaDonna

We enjoyed our stay but were a little surprised at the distance from town. At first it seems as though there is not much around in the way of restaurants or food stores but once you learn the neighbor hood you find options.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023

Mahalo for your review, Scott. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit. This area is quite rural, but as you mentioned there are plenty of 'hidden gems' to be found :-) We hope you'll keep us in mind of your travels bring you back this way! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Penny N.

9 October 2024

Hilo paradies spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I like it when I show up at a property and it is exactly as the pictures showed on the listing. This place was amazing - it made it hard to leave for the day to go exploring! If we are ever back in Hilo we will be staying here without question!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2024

Mahalo for your review, Penny. We try very hard to make sure our listings are all 100% accurate. The only surprises we want our guests to have are good ones ;-) We'd love to host you again, so please keep us in mind for future visits to our little corner of Paradise! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

From a partner site

8/10 Good

A guest from N/A, CO

20 June 2023

A Rural Idyll

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My stay at the Jungle Villa afforded me a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of life. Being located in a near rural setting, the sounds of nature and overall quiet restored my energy. The pool was an added plus. Overall, a great stay, to be sure.

Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023

Mahalo nui for your review, Carol. Come stay again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

1 February 2024

Relaxing Getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and I had a wonderful time at Jungle Villa. We were stayed while my husband worked in the area, so this was not a vacation for us. However, we were very pleased with the home and grounds. Such a private oasis! Definitely recommend!

Response from VrboOwner on 13 February 2024

Mahalo for your review, Danielle! We're so glad you enjoyed your time at Jungle Villa. We hope you'll keep us in mind for future working trips to the area!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler O.

22 January 2024

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

Private Place to Take it Easy

Great location and very private area. Good place to just relax and hang out but also not terribly far from fun things to do. The pool was nice and the water was clean except for a solid amount of debris from trees and such - it could stand to be vacuumed out. Also the pool skimmer was kind of broken but we did our best and cleaned a lot of the leaves and dirt out ourselves. Really enjoyable experience overall and would love to stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

16 November 2023

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

Lovely, Romantic Hideaway

Overall we had a lovely stay. The property is beautiful, very private and the house is set up nicely for a romantic getaway. The home is mostly well equipped, but don't forget to bring you own games, books and an umbrella. We would also have appreciated a large umbrella over the pool deck chairs, as shown in the listing photos. The pool seemed a bit dirty when we arrived, (paint missing and lots of debris on the bottom), but the water was clean and it was vacuumed out on the second last day of our stay. There was also a bee's nest under the concrete edge at one corner of the pool. We tried to leave them alone and stuck to the opposite end of the pool. I did get stung while sitting on the lanai one evening, we but understand that bees are very special in nature, so it's probably best just to leave them alone. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and were happy with the communication with the host.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 25 November 2023

Mahalo nui for your review! We're so glad that you enjoyed your time at Jungle Villa :-) The pool is cleaned weekly, but bottom is a bit worn which doesn't look the greatest - but as you mentioned, the water is clean and inviting. the inconvenience to guests from draining and refinishing the pool just doesn't make sense at this time, since it's purely a cosmetic issue. We do have a new pool umbrella on order.... one of the drawbacks to life here is that it takes AGES for seasonal items to ship. We are hoping it arrives soon. We do have a bee keeper who assists with relocating hives - we will have them come and take a look at the situation there. Thank you so much for letting us know!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

SWEET Luxury Cottage with Private Pool and Studio - Jungle Villa in Keaau

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Important information

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About the area

Keaau

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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9.4/10

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9.8/10

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Bennett F.

Charming house in a beautiful garden.

Bennett F.

10/10 Excellent

LaDonna

LaDonna

10/10 Excellent

Curtis B.

What a charming home outside Hilo. Great stay with terrific house and property.

Curtis B.

10/10 Excellent

Brittany N.

Great little hideaway!

Brittany N.

8/10 Good

Janell B.

Nice

Janell B.

10/10 Excellent

Marita B.

Beautiful property

Marita B.

10/10 Excellent

George G.

A pleasant Respite

George G.

10/10 Excellent

david d.

Hawaiian hideout

david d.

10/10 Excellent

Charlene L.

Lovely home, beautifully decorated, convenient location.

Charlene L.

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Very nice

Erin W.

10/10 Excellent

Brendan D.