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LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a!

Cottage in Hilo with kitchen and patio

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Kai Cottage, ocean view cottage near Honolii Surf Beach
Kai Cottage in the coastal neighborhood of Pauka'a
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 491.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Honoli'i Beach
  • Place, Coconut Island Park
  • Place, Port of Hilo
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a!

Kai Cottage in the quiet Pauka'a neighborhood a few minutes drive north of downtown Hilo is the perfect vacation spot for exploring Hilo, Volcano and the eastern coast of Hawaii Island. This plantation era cottage, built in 1966, is designed to take advantage of coastal trade winds by sitting up off the ground and boasting ventilation windows and ceiling fans. There are nice ocean views across the street from the front lanai. Kai Cottage has two bedrooms, each with a queen sized bed. There is one full bathroom with a combination bathtub and shower located between the two bedrooms, plus a half bathroom ensuite with the larger bedroom. We host up to 4 guests.

The kitchen has a bar height table to seat 4 people comfortably. We have cookware and dishes for most cooking adventures! Enjoy lounging in the living room with a full view of the ocean across the street or on the small front lanai. If you're an early riser the sunrise can be extraordinary here! There is a TV for streaming your own accounts and WiFi is free.

From our location take advantage of the sites of historic Hilo Town like Rainbow Falls, Imiloa Planetarium, Hilo Farmer's Market, and soooo many great restaurants and lovely shops. Downtown Hilo is just a five minute drive from Kai Cottage. Every visitor to Hawaii Island must check out Volcanoes National Park which is a nice half or full day experience. To the north of Kai Cottage is the historic Hamakua Corridor. Visit Akaka Falls, try a cow cuddling experience, or a vanilla farm tour!

Kai Cottage is a Hawaii County licensed vacation rental.
STVR: 19-365316
NUC: 19-1823
TA-044-043-6736-01

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 3270160400000, GE-044-043-6736-01, TA-044-043-6736-01

About the area

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this cottage is by the sea. Naniloa Country Club and Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Hilo Farmers Market and Hilo Shopping Center. Pacific Tsunami Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Hilo, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • Honoli'i Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Honoli'i Beach Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Port of Hilo - 10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Temple Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Puka Puka Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hilo Town Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nector Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Honoli'i Beach Park. Honoli'i Beach and Naha Stone are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Samantha T.

July Vacay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Absolutely beautiful location - just minutes away from the most wonderful pebbly sand beach, Honoli'i Beach Park, where you can also play in a lagoon undearneath the Hawai'i Belt Rd bridge. You can see the ocean waves from the lanai and you really feel nestled into the forest. The house was super cute and well laid out. Cons include a lack of attention to detail of the house - cheap curtains don't do much against the morning sun, the front screen door was broken, and there weren't ceiling fans and the floor fans didn't do much to circulate the air unless pointed directly at you.
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10/10 Excellent

Paleah M.

Perfect location, comfortable stay!

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: Our family of four had the best time at this cute spot. Honoli'i beach is just around the corner! Quiet and peaceful neighborhood. The house is well appointed with extra linens, beach towels, a well stocked pantry and fridge with all the basics for home cooking. The washer and dryer helped so much too. The frogs are loud at night but we LOVED it - our own white noise spa soundtrack. We would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Karl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Salt Water Vacations, Hilo, Hawaii.

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