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NEW! Lava Rock Retreat - Impeccable Comfort in Hilo!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4191.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
NEW! Lava Rock Retreat - Impeccable Comfort in Hilo!
Pair the mystique of a tropical Hawaiian forest with an impeccably cared for home and you'll have Lava Rock Retreat! Catered to the traveler who wants a private oasis but desires the convenience of a central location. Lava Rock Retreat is in a quiet Hilo neighborhood with close driving access to visit dashing waterfalls, sea turtle dotted ocean parks, vibrant botanical gardens, and volcanic wonders. The architecture is reminiscent of mid-century modern design highlighting natural surroundings. We welcome you to enjoy Lava Rock Retreat, Hawaii!
As you enter Lava Rock Retreat you're greeted by walls of picture windows with verdant views of our tropical forest. The main living area boasts a soaring ceiling, cool concrete floors, and hi-tech smart home functions. Delight in three modes of coffee making from pedestrian (12-cup drip maker) to aficionado (espresso and Nespresso Vertuo makers). The kitchen is fully stocked for cooks of all levels and includes touch-sensor faucets, and every small appliance you may desire. Dine at the copper fronted bar or the dining table. The living area has a large screen Smart TV and sectional sofa (you may want to spend more time here than you imagine!). The whole house is geared with free high speed Wi-Fi internet and Alexa Smart home features.
The home sleeps up to 4 guests and is recommended for adults and older children only. Our outside areas are built around the natural pahoehoe flow of ancient lava with uneven, rocky grounds. The primary bedroom has a king sized Tempurpedic Pro-Breeze mattress with Adjustable Ergo Base and ensuite bathroom with tiled shower and heated Toto toilet seat with bidet functions. The second bedroom has a King bed 3 inch gel infused cooling memory foam topper and USB outlets on each side of the headboard. The guest bathroom also has a tiled shower and Toto toilet. There is a half bathroom near the kitchen which even includes a urinal! The bathrooms and kitchens all feature towel warmers to keep your towels dry and warm. As if this isn't enough pampering, wrap yourself in provided bathrobes after every shower, bath, and walk to the hot tub.
Outdoors you'll marvel at our lush tropical flora as you stroll through paths behind the house. The large hot tub and copper outdoor shower area also feature a lava rock privacy wall. We have created multiple outdoor seating and lounging areas which may cause you to miss planned excursions as you entirely relax in nature at your home away from home.
Here you can expect unique and outstanding amenities to make your stay exceptional including:
*Sundance Claremont Spa (hot tub) with 59 jets and LED lighting for both beauty and safety
*Primary bedroom king bed, Tempurpedic Pro-Breeze medium with Adjustable Ergo Base
*Second bedroom king bed, gel infused cooling memory foam topper
*Nespresso Vertuo coffee maker with a few pods provided at check-in (extras upon request for additional charge)
*Gaggia platinum espresso/coffee maker with grinder feature (for whole coffee beans only)
*Standard 12-cup coffee maker and filters (for ground coffee only)
*Instant-on motion detecting kitchen sink faucets
*Alexa smart home technology
*Immersive Osaki TP 8500 massage chair
*Custom lighting with dimming settings
*Locking guest safe for your valuables
*Heated towel warmers in the kitchen and bathrooms
*Toto toilets with dual use as washlet bidets - NOTE the lids open and close automatically
*One off-street covered parking space
*EV charging outlet in the carport for your use
*NO air conditioning - our tropical climate is temperate year round and the house has many fans for comfortably moving the air
Book with confidence—this is a hosted, legal vacation rental managed by professionals with decades of local experience. Quiet, unobtrusive host resides on property and out of sight of the main house, yard, hot tub, etc. Always double check that you are booking a place that is operating legally in Hawaii - no surprises, just aloha!
TA-124-306-3808-01
As you enter Lava Rock Retreat you're greeted by walls of picture windows with verdant views of our tropical forest. The main living area boasts a soaring ceiling, cool concrete floors, and hi-tech smart home functions. Delight in three modes of coffee making from pedestrian (12-cup drip maker) to aficionado (espresso and Nespresso Vertuo makers). The kitchen is fully stocked for cooks of all levels and includes touch-sensor faucets, and every small appliance you may desire. Dine at the copper fronted bar or the dining table. The living area has a large screen Smart TV and sectional sofa (you may want to spend more time here than you imagine!). The whole house is geared with free high speed Wi-Fi internet and Alexa Smart home features.
The home sleeps up to 4 guests and is recommended for adults and older children only. Our outside areas are built around the natural pahoehoe flow of ancient lava with uneven, rocky grounds. The primary bedroom has a king sized Tempurpedic Pro-Breeze mattress with Adjustable Ergo Base and ensuite bathroom with tiled shower and heated Toto toilet seat with bidet functions. The second bedroom has a King bed 3 inch gel infused cooling memory foam topper and USB outlets on each side of the headboard. The guest bathroom also has a tiled shower and Toto toilet. There is a half bathroom near the kitchen which even includes a urinal! The bathrooms and kitchens all feature towel warmers to keep your towels dry and warm. As if this isn't enough pampering, wrap yourself in provided bathrobes after every shower, bath, and walk to the hot tub.
Outdoors you'll marvel at our lush tropical flora as you stroll through paths behind the house. The large hot tub and copper outdoor shower area also feature a lava rock privacy wall. We have created multiple outdoor seating and lounging areas which may cause you to miss planned excursions as you entirely relax in nature at your home away from home.
Here you can expect unique and outstanding amenities to make your stay exceptional including:
*Sundance Claremont Spa (hot tub) with 59 jets and LED lighting for both beauty and safety
*Primary bedroom king bed, Tempurpedic Pro-Breeze medium with Adjustable Ergo Base
*Second bedroom king bed, gel infused cooling memory foam topper
*Nespresso Vertuo coffee maker with a few pods provided at check-in (extras upon request for additional charge)
*Gaggia platinum espresso/coffee maker with grinder feature (for whole coffee beans only)
*Standard 12-cup coffee maker and filters (for ground coffee only)
*Instant-on motion detecting kitchen sink faucets
*Alexa smart home technology
*Immersive Osaki TP 8500 massage chair
*Custom lighting with dimming settings
*Locking guest safe for your valuables
*Heated towel warmers in the kitchen and bathrooms
*Toto toilets with dual use as washlet bidets - NOTE the lids open and close automatically
*One off-street covered parking space
*EV charging outlet in the carport for your use
*NO air conditioning - our tropical climate is temperate year round and the house has many fans for comfortably moving the air
Book with confidence—this is a hosted, legal vacation rental managed by professionals with decades of local experience. Quiet, unobtrusive host resides on property and out of sight of the main house, yard, hot tub, etc. Always double check that you are booking a place that is operating legally in Hawaii - no surprises, just aloha!
TA-124-306-3808-01
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Check in after 4:00 PM
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Children
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About the area
Hilo
Located in Hilo, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness, while Imiloa Astronomy Center and Lyman Museum are cultural highlights. Joint Astronomy Centre and Gilbert Carvalho Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including ecotours, birdwatching and whale watching.
Hilo, HI
What's nearby
- University of Hawaii at Hilo - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Kaumana Caves Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Mohouli Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Ainako Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Joint Astronomy Centre - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- UH Hilo Sodexo Campus Dining Room - 5 min drive
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- Taco Bell - 6 min drive
- Kozmic Cones - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
3 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Halie D.
2 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Halie D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Caren B.
25 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Caren B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jack M.
25 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jack M.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Deb S.
8 December 2025
Heaven in Hilo
Deb S.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kristine J.
22 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kristine J.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Denise C.
9 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luxury Retreat
Denise C.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jacque K.
9 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilo’s Finest




Jacque K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melissa H.
2 September 2025
Book this place today!
Melissa H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer J.
20 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Jennifer J.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian G.
14 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is your spa house! Second time staying
Brian G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stacey K.
10 July 2025
The Perfect Tropical Rainforest Getaway
Stacey K.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
4 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique Vacation stay- in a great way!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steve R.
21 February 2025
Spectacular retreat
Steve R.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steve W.
30 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steve W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Thomas C.
9 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful
Thomas C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Barbara T.
3 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of a kind property in a great location.
Barbara T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alexis D.
8 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A relaxing get away
Alexis D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Stefan P.
4 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific house and garden
Stefan P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jerry and Jenifer A.
15 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, terrific host
Jerry and Jenifer A.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Taylor R.
17 July 2025
Absolutely stunning property
Taylor R.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pam M.
28 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Tranquility
Pam M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
11 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kirsten
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeff K.
14 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
Jeff K.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
mike m.
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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
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Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
About the host
Hosted by Salt Water Vacations, Hilo, Hawaii.
Languages:
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