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Affordable Luxury on Kaloli Point.

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Your own private pool, great place to unwind after sightseeing
Interior
Kitchen has everything you could need, open layout
Living area
Desk area, WIFI

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Affordable Luxury on Kaloli Point.

https://travel.hawaii.gov/#/
It’s an exciting time to come to the Big Island. The National Park is open again and we have new black sand beaches along the coast! The home is great for a family getaway or Flexcation. Desk area to work from.

Kaloli Point is along the East coast just south of Hilo in one of the many micro climates here. We are the “sunny “ area on the East Side. Blessed with ( cool trade winds and sunshine.
What sets us apart from the rest? I am a local resident of the Big Island. I live just down the street. I will be here to take care of anything you need.
Our home is the perfect spot to relax after a day of sightseeing. Our beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath home has every thing you need in your home away from home. Granite counters and teak cabinets and an open layout make it a retreat to rest after a long day sightseeing. The backyard is surrounded by an Ohia forest, creating a place of serenity and privacy while cooling off in the in- ground pool. In the evening light up a fire in the outdoor fire pit and enjoy roasting marshmallows while gazing at the stars.
The home is located just 2 blocks from the ocean, where you can walk along the cliffs and trails. In the winter whale watching on the cliffs is a popular local past time.
The nearby historic towns of Kea`au and Pahoa both have restaurants, grocery stores and farmers markets.
The open layout and design of the home makes it accessible for wheel chair guests.”
. The master suite opens out in onto the lanai surrounding the pool. It has a private bathroom and shower. The King size bed has a Vera Wang memory Foam Mattress. You''ll want to lounge in bed all day. The two additional bedrooms share a full bath, one bedroom has a queen size bed and the other a full size bed. Plenty of room to share with friends and family. This is a nonsmoking home.
Just 15-20 minutes away from the Kalapana Lava Viewing area.
The home is perfect for romantic getaways, family vacations.
This home is NOT to be rented for parties, large gatherings, family reunions etc.. There is a maximum of 6 people including children allowed in the home unless otherwise arranged with me.

Please note Hawaii is in the tropics. We have bugs, geckos, and the Big Island has coqui frogs whose mating call can be heard at night.

Looking to split your vacation between the West side and East side? Check out our other VRBO 511024. Book both and get 5% off each booking.
Keywords: Villa, Private Home, Spacious, Private, well equipped, 3 bedroom 2 baths sleeps 6 comfortably
Hawaii Accommodation Tax # 148-156-2112-01
STVR #19-359937

Property manager

Maureen Gapp
Premier Host

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pool, nice yard
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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
Please smoke outdoors and clean up

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Maximum of six people in the home and on the property. No parties or gatherings of more than six people.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 3150610070000, TA-148-156-2112-01, GE-148-156-2112-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Hilo Municipal Golf Course and Regal Prince Kuhio are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wailuku River State Park and Kilauea Caverns of Fire. Travelling with kids? Consider Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 12 min drive - 5.7 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 32 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Port of Hilo - 36 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Ha'ena Beach - 40 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 41 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lemongrass Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Blane's Drive Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Affordable Luxury on Kaloli Point. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Affordable Luxury on Kaloli Point. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Affordable Luxury on Kaloli Point. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Affordable Luxury on Kaloli Point. ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Affordable Luxury on Kaloli Point. located?

This family-friendly Keaau holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hobby Garden Hawaii and Ha'ena Beach. Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 167 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Amazing stay

Property was exactly as described and quite wonderful. Secluded with a rain forest feel and so peaceful. The pool was perfect and each day the kids were swimming right after breakfast before we headed out to see the sights. House had lots of room and we never felt crowded. We would highly recommend this property to anyone visiting the Hilo area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

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

Perfect!

It was exactly what we needed. Very private and relaxing!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillian M.

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

lovely home to spread out with teens

It was great to take our city kids to a lovely home that feels nestled in a rainforest. Loved the pool, and the rooms were spacious and clean. Easy walking distance to a glorious sunrise spot on the cliffs. Very nice, would highly recommend this home for a stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S., Martinez, California

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

Wonderful Stay

Very comfortable home with so many amenities. Great for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christian E.

Great House Great Location

Great House, wonderful Pool, Great Location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ginny B.

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

Absolutely Perfect!

If I could give a hundred stars I would! We had an amazing stay and a big part of it was the house and beautiful pool. It has everything that you would want in a vacation rental and is completely private. It's absolutely beautiful. Also, it is located on a very quiet road with beautiful cliffs within a short bike ride. Bikes included! The host was so nice, responsive and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellye L.

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

Beautiful home!

We had the best time! Great location for visiting Hilo and Volcano NP. The private pool was amazing for relaxing and chilling out in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Belinda H.

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

Tranquility

This is a perfect location being a most beautiful and accommodating property! I will stay here again for sure! Thanks for the tip about Kaloli Point! Absolutely stunning! I like loved all the rain forests sound and crashing waves that sang me right to sleep every night!! The pool was amazing! What a great place to call home on vacation! The perfect combination of weather offers a taste of the entire Island!❤️💕❤️
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

2nd Stay Here

Great property for families that like to swim. Pool is amazing, house is well equipped for cooking. Very quiet area and a great base for exploring the Hilo side of the island. We stayed here 7 years ago and will hopefully stay again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Staycation

This is our second time we’ve rented this property. We do the weekly rate. It’s a spacious home with a great pool. It’s nice and private and the only thing you really need is groceries. Will most likely rent again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

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

Wonderful stay

We really enjoyed our stay here. There were a few minor items when we checked in, but the host was able to get them resolved quickly. The location is great if you're spending time on the Hilo side of the island. The house comes stocked with pretty much everything you need for your stay. The kids loved the pool after some long days exploring. Would definitely look up this place again if we decided to stay on this side of the island again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Relaxing stay

Booked for our family following our youngest daughters graduation from UH HILO. Great location away from the hustle and bustle. Everything was just as it was listed. Maureen was quick to respond to any question I had. I would defiantly stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Kalolii pool house

Easy check in Maureen was great to deal with & responses were instant. House has everything you need & being able to use the pool at any time to cool down was great. We’ve rented numerous vacation rentals in this area & this one is in our top 3
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bendict I.

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

loved it

loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cara L.

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

Beautiful property!

Beautiful lush tropical yard, gorgeous clean pool, comfy master bed, and lounge chairs that are genuinely comfortable! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and immediately felt at home there. We spent the majority of 3 days hanging out in the back yard! I absolutely would have taken the backyard home with me if I could have!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanna S.

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

Beautiful quiet place

We loved our stay in this house, in a quiet neighborhood. There is a beach overlook (no water access) 0.7 miles down the road. The pool was clean and fairly warm. The layout of the house was great, lots of space, large kitchen, laundry room, 2 car garage, water toys… Groceries r a 10min drive, Hilo is 20 min away. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gina G.

garcia family

This was an amazing experience , we couldnt wait to finish our day and return to this house and enjoy the awesome pool. Very spacious home and yard, stocked with nearly everything you need. Will most definitely return and also recommend.. thank u
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aline L.

Happy New Year

The four of us enjoyed a week at Maureen and John's home, mahalo. It's in a great location for local exploring Hilo and Puna Districts, but we also made day trips to South Point and Hawi no problem. The home is beautiful and spacious, the kitchen has everything, and the pool and croquet set provided entertainment for our no drive days. Be sure to walk around the neighborhood, there are beautiful homes, the Beach Road cliffs, and lots of aloha.

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Beautiful place. Exceeded expectations.

The lot and house setting was spetacular. The pool is larger than expected (and warm😊). The layout is great for families. The house has everything you need. Other reviews stated that it was far from Hilo and shopping for groceries. We felt that the location was PERFECT and allowed us to be close to many of the attractions on the Hilo side. If I return to “The Big Island” I would consider and attempt to reserve the home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Forest P.

Pleasant, private, and peaceful.

We've stayed here twice and hope to do so again - though it fills up early so we have missed a couple of opportunities. It is a lovely home with a delightful quiet and private back yard. The pool is nice too, though in February it's still a bit cool for frequent use. I love to sit on the lanai with a cup of coffee watching the birds exploring the back yard and occasionally dipping in the pool - they don't seem to have the same aversion to cold water that i do ; ^ ). The owner was particularly accommodating this time in helping with arrangements for us to celebrate a special occasion during the visit.

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S., Tucson, AZ

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

Wonderful private island oasis

It was great to get away from the weather on the mainland and explore this beautiful island. The pool area was super private and well maintained, a nice covered lanai kept us dry when it rained. Once you use the outdoor shower, you will wonder why you don’t have one at home. Spacious and well equipped kitchen and a nicely organized home information book was well appreciated. Beds were comfortable with high quality sheets and pillows. The garage with remote opener and driveway gate were welcomed luxuries. The only minor complaint we could think of is some of the furniture is starting to show its age.
Stayed 51 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan R.

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

Paradise Park Gem

My wife and I and her two adult daughters stayed here for four nights and thoroughly enjoyed it. The property is just beautiful and well cared for as though the owners lived there. The house was large and more than enough for the four of us and the pool was really nice. It has everything we needed and more. It is secluded with privacy and in a great neighborhood. Less than half a mile north is the trailhead for Puna trail, in the top five for best hiking trails on the big island. It ends at Hae’na beach, a nice sandy beach where we saw 17 turtles sunning. A mile north on Beach road is a bluff where you can watch the sunrise. Kaleo’s is a great restaurant and bar 5.5 miles away. The owner had very clear instructions and communicated promptly. I highly recommend this house for a great vacation in the Hilo area and would stay here again. Five stars, thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Privacy and Seclusion

This property is incredibly private. My wife and I were there with our 1 year old and our 3.5 year old. The pool is amazing and was used extensively. You have total privacy in the backyard. You will want to take a dip to cool off in the evenings as it does get a bit warm in the house throughout the day. I have seen comments about the loud frogs. They are load but added a nice background white noise that was not unpleasant at all for our sleeping. The ocean is a 15 minute walk to neat cliffs. No swimming there but good view points. We would come back anytime and hope to have the chance to do so.

10/10 Excellent

Richard T., Lopez Island, WA, USA

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

Affordable luxury is the right name for this beautiful property

First of all, the almost immediate responses from the owner, Maureen, were impressive. The few times we needed to communicate over 10 days, she responded very quickly when not immediately. Second, the photos do not do justice to the home and, most of all, the pool. That pool made out granddaughter’s vacation: clean, warm, bigger that you would think. The outside shower was a treat. For the few people who felt this was too far or isolated from Hilo, maybe you should look up a property on Apple Maps or Google Maps; it could not be any clearer. It was less than 30 minutes from downtown Hilo, and we loved the peace and quiet. This STR has changed how our family will select a place in the future. If we return to the Big Island, we will adjust dates just to rent this place again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

D&B B.

Fantastic Find

The pictures do not do this home justice. It was well-appointed and clean-which is a big deal. We could not have had a more relaxing time. Falling asleep and waking up to the sounds of nature is something one cannot experience at a resort. Our kids all loved having their own space and everyone enjoyed swimming in our own private pool. We were able to enjoy home cooked dinners followed by smores in the fire pit under the beautiful stars. We had lunch out a few times while we were out checking things off our to-do lists. Being first time visitors to the big island, there was a lot we all wanted to do and the home provided tranquility after a long day of sights, snorkeling, volcanoes...you name it. We cannot thank Maureen enough for allowing us the privilege of being guests in this home. We are so grateful to Leiana for all her assistance. We will be back to the big island. Mahalo from Colorado!

About the host

Hosted by Maureen Gapp

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We have lived on the Big island for over 30 years and raised our family here.
We live just down the street and absolutely love this beautiful secluded area. Kaloli Point is an amazing place. Close enough to all the places to see but, far enough away to enjoy the serenity of the Big Island

Why they chose this property

The privacy is important as well as being in the 'sun belt'. This lot was so unique as it backed up to a beautiful forest of Ohia. The natural wall prevents any neighbors from being behind us, so the privacy is amazing.

What makes this property unique

Peace and tranquility. My favorite thing to do is to light a campfire and watch the stars. The area is mostly vacation homes and private homes so it's great to be able to walk or bike around without any traffic.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Portuguese

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