Kekoa Camp Home

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Washer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Papaaloa, HI

Akaka Falls25 min drive
Port of Hilo41 min drive
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)42 min drive
Mauna Kea111 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Come and enjoy staying in a remodeled Sugarcane Plantation-Style house in the quaint town of Papa’aloa. This is a great (basic accommodation) home base and an opportunity for adventurous travelers. This home is off the beaten path, away from tourist areas, in a local historic camp neighborhood. Situated along the Hamakua Coast, this home is 24 miles north of Hilo and 34 miles south of Waimea. Explore the many natural wonders including waterfalls, lush jungle, botanical gardens and so much more.
This house has been refurnished inside and out. This home has three lovely bedrooms, one bathroom and features peek-a-boo ocean views, queen sized beds in every bedroom, TV, wifi, and two available off-street parking spots in front of the house. Enjoy a coffee or tea on the front lanai while watching the ocean. There are many windows that provide great natural light and ceiling fans in every room create air flow year-round. Ear plugs are provided for your further comfort if the sounds of nature (dogs barking and roosters) and the neighborhood are a little too loud.
This home offers basic accommodations it is not a luxury rental.

For all stays, we provide the basics (toilet paper, paper towel, shampoo, conditioner) to get you started on your vacation. It is up to the guests to replenish as needed.
This home is built so that there is amble space underneath the house (an adult can easily stand up straight). This is where the washing machine is located. Space to hang dry clothing is also provided under the house as well as racks inside the home. There is no dryer.
-Any evidence of smoking inside the home, ashes, burns, smell of smoke upon entering the home will be charged an extra $250 cleaning fee for deep cleaning to remove all traces of cigarette smoke.
-An Additional $100 cleaning fee will be charged for guests staying 21+ days.
-There is no regular trash pick-up. If you have more trash than what fits in the outside trash bin, please take it to the local transfer station (less than a mile away). See information binder inside the home for transfer station details. Any trash left outside of the bin is subjects to an extra $25 trash hauling fee.

Property manager

Danielle Paris-Larson

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Any evidence of smoking inside the home, ashes, burns, smell of smoke upon entering the home will be charged an extra $250 cleaning fee

An Additional $100 cleaning fee will be charged for guests staying 21+ days.

It is your responsibility to dispose of any trash that does not fit in the outside bin. Trash left outside of the bin will cost an $25 hauling fee.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number TA-068-638-5664-01, GE-068-638-5664-01

About the area

Papaaloa

Located in Papaaloa, this holiday home is on a river. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Pacific Tsunami Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Palace Theater and Lyman Museum. World Botanical Gardens and Hawaiian Vanilla Company are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Papaaloa, HI

What's nearby

Umauma Falls - 16 min drive
Akaka Falls - 25 min drive
Port of Hilo - 41 min drive
Mauna Kea - 111 min drive
Mauna Kea Observatory - 115 min drive

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

Fifties Highway Fountain - 18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kekoa Camp Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kekoa Camp Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kekoa Camp Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kekoa Camp Home located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Hamakua Heritage Corridor and within 9 miles (15 km) of Umauma Falls and World Botanical Gardens. Zip Isle Zip Line and Kolekole Beach Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

8.6

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

7.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Markus S.

9 September 2023

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

Wonderful home

House as described, Dannie is a wonderful host and always reachable. She helped us with everything in our special situation, we will never forget her and Jessica. If you want a home away from the tourists you are right. Awaiting luxury and quietness, go in a hotel. It’s a normal neighborhood with chicken, dogs and everything else. We enjoyed it here, directly on the Hamakua coast line. Thanks for all, Dannie!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

keani m.

6 August 2023

Liked: Listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, location

Beautiful interior

The house was located in a very local neighborhood, neighbors were parked in our parking spot. The code for the house was not in the email we received, when we called the contact number it was out of service. Self check in process was difficult. The inside of the house was beautiful but there were roaches all over the house dead and alive, as well as cockroach feces. The kitchen sink faucet was not secured/glued down so it moved every time you use it. It was a great location for what we needed for that weekend. Definitely feel like we were overcharged considering all of these issues. Definitely not a place for the faint of heart.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ivy C.

23 January 2023

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

Cute

It was a cute 3 bedroom home . Smaller than I imagined but it was a good size . The artwork was nice . All the little extra stuff made it feel like a home and not hotel . Definitely liked the location . It's not as noisy as mentioned . It's a good short term rental for sure .

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrew s.

3 January 2023

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

The Hawaiian experience.

It was an interesting little piece of Hawaii. Shouldn't be missed.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Danielle Paris-Larson

Why they chose this property

If you are looking for a local neighborhood, this is a place where the locals stay. It is not for anyone looking for a quiet hotel-like experience. It is clean and refurbished but a more basic accommodation. The neighborhood is lively with neighbors interacting and kids playing. Please feel free to strike up a conversation, as most neighbors are very friendly.

What makes this property unique

While some of the homes in this neighborhood are a little more unkept than others, this home offers an experience you most likely won't forget. The people are friendly and kind. The houses are close together, so you'll see people and kids interacting regularly.
This home is great as a mid-point to Hilo and the northern portion of the Island. Please note that there are ear plugs provided for the roosters crowing and dogs barking.