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Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub

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Terrace/patio
Hale Mar from the air
Hale mar is just steps from the ocean bluffs
Spacious and private Hale mar

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7193.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Keaau, Hawaii
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Other Space 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub

Hale Mar - Welcome to our Oceanfront vacation home - E komo mai!

Panoramic ocean views and the sound of crashing surf from every room, and your own private 38' pool & hot tub! Spaciousness, luxury and privacy located on the Big Island near Hilo and the famous Volcano Park. New home on private 1/2 acre of absolute oceanfront with gourmet kitchen, color TVs with wireless high speed Internet for streaming, fenced and gated, charcoal barbecue, down pillows and high thread count linens, what else can we think of to make your stay enjoyable?

Exciting opportunities for thrilling activities such as horseback riding, fishing, and hiking. Watch sea turtles, dolphins and whales (in season) from the lanai, visit black sand beaches, waterfalls, orchid and coffee farms! The east side of the big island rocks, and Hale Mar is your personal launch pad to luxury adventures.

This is a Hawaii County licensed short term rental.
TA-112-153-5488-01
STVR-19-355445
NUC-19-0491

Property manager

Salt Water Vacations, Hilo, Hawaii.
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 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 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
Property Registration Number TA-112-153-5488-01, GE-112-153-5488-01

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. University Theater and University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Keaau, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 21 min drive - 4.2 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 42 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Port of Hilo - 46 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Ha'ena Beach - 50 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 51 min drive - 42.4 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blane's Drive Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pooki's Bakeshop & Deli - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Liquid Life - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Carrisal Cuisine - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Pahoa Museum. Lava Tree State Monument and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Family vacation

This was our first family vacation with all of our kids and it was great.. Property manager was great when we had a little issue and was right on top of it..
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kokokoleka A.

A Perfect Property for a Beautiful Family Vacation!

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: From the location to the amenities, we could not have asked for more! The Hale Mar is a beautiful custom home, right on the ocean! This property is nice and clean and very well maintained. The property host was very helpful with all of my additional questions, and always quick to respond. We are all so impressed,my family and I will be returning to the Hale Mar to enjoy our family vacations in Hawaii, for years to come!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful and relaxing stay.

This house and the surrounding area are perfect if you are looking for a quiet, peaceful, tropical vacation. The house was clean and beautifully situated if you enjoy listening to the sound of the ocean (which we LOVE). The neighborhood was walkable and peaceful. We would stay here again and again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

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

Super ocean view & house

Hilo area house on the ocean was very nice. Kitchen was very well equipped.Pool area was enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from N/A, CO

Beautiful home!

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: Comfortable home with a spectacular view. We enjoyed grilling dinner and hanging out in the pool.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from N/A, CO

Beautiful home!

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: Comfortable home with a spectacular view. We enjoyed grilling dinner and hanging out in the pool.

10/10 Excellent

Glenn K.

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

Great experience on the Volcano side of the island

Unique property right on the water with waves crashing in 24x7. Sunrise is worth waking up for. Kids had a blast and we got good use out of the pool and kitchen. We did a lot of activities within 2 hours of the house, highly recommend getting a tour guide for volcanoes national park to learn about all the unique details.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Unique location

Property was as shown in pictures. It is a bit of a drive from amenities and the town of Hilo so just be prepared before heading to the house. It offers a private and quiet area to relax. The hot tub was great at the end of the day. Wonderful views of the ocean and neat volcanic shoreline.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melynda L.

Hale Mar

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: Perfect getaway on the big island!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Great House and Location

You can't go wrong with this house... Just as described.. everything you need is there
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Judith K.

Hale mar

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: Beautiful home. Very peaceful and well appointed. Loved this property.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Spectacular setting in East Hawaii

This is a stunning property on the lava cliffs near the town of Pahoa. The house is clean and spacious with a large comfortable kitchen/living/dining area overlooking spectacular ocean views. At night it was amazing to hear the crashing waves mixed with the chirps of the coqui frogs. It was easy to take nearby day trips to Hawaii volcanoes national park, Hilo, and South Puna. All our family agreed that this was one of our favorite rentals. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarina B.

Amazing !!

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: Beautiful secluded amazing view !! Never wanted to leave the house !! Got to watch the sea turtles and whales every afternoon !! Would definitely love to return !!
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10/10 Excellent

Sarina B.

Amazing !!

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: Beautiful secluded amazing view !! Never wanted to leave the house !! Got to watch the sea turtles and whales every afternoon !! Would definitely love to return !!
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6/10 Okay

Christine S.

Nice to be so close to the water and the pool was fun

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is amazing and at night the waves sound like they are crashing into the house! The house is a little older and was mostly clean. We might try another house next time
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10/10 Excellent

Ruma K.

Absolute 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: We could not have had a better home base for our adventures on the Big Island! Waking up to the Pacific rolling rhythmically in the backyard, cooking in the well equipped kitchen, reading in the hammock, swimming. It was amazing!
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8/10 Good

Michael S.

Terrific property but very remote

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed our time at Hale Mar. The property is exactly as advertised - well kept, great layout and really responsive management company. The only drawback is the remote location. We were far from activities and restaurants.

8/10 Good

Joanne S.

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

Hal Mar Stay

Nice, clean property, but no air conditioning. Lawn service showed up on the best weather day we had, which placed limitations on outdoor enjoyment most of the day. Was not sure why they were scheduled while we were renting.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mitchell J.

Dreamy house & location

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: Loved staying at Hale Mar, being rocked to sleep by the waves each night. House was very clean, as advertised, and beds comfortable. Hosts were very responsive to text communication. The geckos were very friendly too, and stayed outside during our visit. 10/10 would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

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

A Great Place To Relax

The house was exactly as advertised-right on the ocean. Our evenings were spent having drinks and enjoying the scenery. The pool was great for our kids. Unfortunately the hot tub was not working at the time, which was a bummer, but normally it would be running. The rooms were nice. The house is a little ways from restaurants and grocery stores, so be sure to stock up on food before getting there. Nice walks from the house as well. Be sure to watch the sunrise at the end of the road if you're awake at that time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Linda S.

Nice tidy property

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: We would have loved to have found salt and pepper, olive oil and vinegar, foil and plastic wrap for staples in the home. These basic items are missing. The pool is much small than portrayed in the photo. It is a narrow lap pool.We did love the location and the sound of the waves splashing nearby.
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Perfect Family Vacation Spot

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 never had a better vacation than this stay at Hale Mar on the Big Island! The house is right in the ocean with waves crashing into the cliffs or rolling gently. The sapphire blue ocean contrasted with the lush green jungle is a colorful delight! We actually cancelled a couple of activities because the property is SO relaxing we just swam in the pool, soaked in the hot tub and genuinely enjoyed each others presence. Hale Mar and the staff at Salt Water gave our family just what we needed. Thank you!

6/10 Okay

Eve K.

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

Great location, needs new management

We stayed for a week, we loved the location. The management and housekeeping were very rude. We asked for a couple of towels, since there were only 1 per person. Housekeepers came over and requested to come in the house so they could verify how many towels were there, they also made remarks of "sometimes people say there are 4 people when there are more". Our cousin lives in Maui and came over for a night for my son's 2nd birthday. The jacuzzi went out, and management didn't respond for 3 hours, when they did they were not helpful at all. With this location you need the pool and jacuzzi to be functional. A lady came to clean the pool, went to the side and smoke a cigarette right next to open windows. Having a baby, we were very upset about that. Very unprofessional management, housekeepers and pool cleaner. For the amount of money, they made us feel unwelcome. Unfortunately, we won't be back here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carene O., Columbus Ohio

Beautiful home,and we got lucky with the weather!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is absolutely gorgeous, and if you're lucky enough to have a clear morning, the sunrise setting can't be beat. We had not realized that the house was not air conditioned, and upon arrival it was HOT, but truly as soon as you get things opened up it cools off pretty quickly. The property manager was very responsive to questions - the hot tub wasn't working and she was able to tell us what to do immediatley. And FYI there is an alarm system panel inside the door, but no alarm to set (this is not mentioned in the house book). The only thing we did not love about this property was how far it is from everything. This side of the island does not have as many restaurants or shopping areas, and it is a long drive to anything, anyway. I would recommend this place for a "get away from it all" vacation - the kitchen is well equipped and the home and yard really invite you to stick around and relax.

10/10 Excellent

Pearl D.

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

Great Memories

A fabulous location and home which met our requirements. We enjoyed our stay so much that we would like to return to continue our experience. The photos are accurate and describe the house better than words. The garden is thoughtfully landscaped providing a variety of plants and seating areas to encourage thoughtful serenity. The house is well equipped, however I suggest that the filthy fan kept in the bedroom closet be replaced or cleaned. The TV did not function even when following the instructions provided but we simply used our streaming device so it was not a problem. The hot tub only had jets functioning for two seating areas which worked out as it was just the two of us. The location is very good - 18 minutes from Hilo; 25 minutes from Volcano. Restaurants and groceries are 15-20 minutes drive. Overall it is a quiet neighbourhood. However, be very aware that the empty lot adjacent to the property is used as access to the shoreline by some shady characters who live out of their vehicle. We observed these unpleasant individuals daily when the weather was fine. Fortunately the weather worked in our favour and the wind and surf were high so the vagrant did not appear for the last few days of our stay.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

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