Uli Kai Hale- Ultimate Oceanfront Rental

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A tropical garden with a view of the ocean, featuring a palm tree, rocks, and flowering plants.
A room with a large window overlooking a beach and ocean, a palm tree, and a view of a distant island.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a window with a view of the ocean and tropical plants.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, a red kettle, and a dining area with a view of the ocean.
A narrow, covered pathway flanked by walls with small windows, leading to a lush garden area with various plants and a palm tree.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • Place, Pahoa Museum
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this holiday home is by the ocean. University Theater and Imiloa Astronomy Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens. University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center and Panaewa Rainforest Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Map
Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Pahoa Museum - 22 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 28 min drive - 26.7 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 32 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Port of Hilo - 37 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 39 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lava Thai Food - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Peppercorn Spice House - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tony's Huli chicken - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Uli Kai Hale- Ultimate Oceanfront Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Uli Kai Hale- Ultimate Oceanfront Rental?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Uli Kai Hale- Ultimate Oceanfront Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Uli Kai Hale- Ultimate Oceanfront Rental?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Uli Kai Hale- Ultimate Oceanfront Rental located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Pahoa Museum, Lava Tree State Monument and Kilauea Caverns of Fire. Hawaiian Beaches Park and Ha'ena Beach are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great relaxing stay

Loved bring on the water, friendly neighbors and just felt like home
Stayed 45 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place To Stay

Great place to stay - Terry and Amber were quick to answer any questions we had. Thank you!
Stayed 37 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy in Keaau

Great location right on the ocean saw turtles and lots of whales. House is awesome Great layout perfect for two couples. Great people in the neighborhood wonderful yard. Hosts are great. We enjoyed every minute
Stayed 36 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is my second visit to this wonderful property and it did not disappoint! The view is spectacular and the neighborhood is beautiful.The house was very clean upon arrival and had everything I needed for my month long stay. Hilo is about 30 minutes away and Pahoa is even closer with a few restaurants and a market.Don't miss the Hilo Farmers Market on Saturdays and Wednesdays and Mukuu Market on Sundays. Mukuu has great food if you don't feel like cooking! I attended a free island music and hula performance as well as a concert at Palace Theatre in Hilo town. There was also a very large orchid show happening that I have attended in the past. Volcanoes National Park is about 45 minutes away and a must do!My sister and brother in law came for a couple of weeks and the house was perfect for us. Lots of spots to relax and chill out. I guarantee that after a few sunrises and witnessing a full moons reflection on the water you'll be trying to figure out how to come back. Aloha!
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay in paradise!

I can’t say enough good things about the property. Very clean, the location is breathtaking, the furnishings are comfortable and plentiful. Home was large enough for to couple to be together but not be on top of each other. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly. We definitely look for this property for our next visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hawaii the beatiful

Great property with gorgeous ocean front location. Spacious living areas and bedrooms, very comfortable and very clean. 1960 style is quite funky and very suited to Hawaii. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

This property was amazing! It's a bit of an adventure to get there, especially if you arrive in the dark, but worth the ride. We all enjoyed watching the waves and listening to them crashing all night. The house was clean and lovely, with a nice little garden full of avocados, peppers, kumquats and limes - as well as geckos and giant snails. We had a lovely, relaxing time, and Terry responded quickly to the few questions we had.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay

The house was amazing, everything we needed and more. The view was amazing, including dolphins one morning and a sea turtle our last morning. Even discovered there is a sea arch on the last day as well. We thought this was a once in a lifetime trip, we know now it wasn't and plan on future trips.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Views, spacious room

Open concept space, lots of room, amenities (laundry soap etc) are welcomed. No air conditioning but plenty of fans.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven on Hawaii

What a beautiful property! We so enjoyed our time on the Big Island and at Uli Kai Hale. The property is first class with everything you could possibly need. Having coffee in the morning and cocktails in the evening with the view is absolutely incredible. Thanks for a wonderful stay. We will be returning for the migration of the whales soon! Aloha and Mahalo!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing view and sounds of nature

Absolutely wonderful stay, beautiful home and breathtaking views with every detail to make your holiday most relaxing! All smiles and can’t wait to return to the islands for more adventures! Thank your for sharing your home and hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful

We had a great time at the house. It was a nice set up for a family of four. The house is not far from anything on the east side. It takes longer to get out of the neighborhood than to get to Hilo or Pahoa. Be prepared for the frogs - they are tiny but mighty!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Are you ready for a magical experience?

When I first rented this vacation home I knew it was going to be special. It exceeded all my expectations. The house and property are stunning. I saw turtles and porpoises on several occasions. The house was spotless and I enjoyed all the different areas in the house that you could enjoy the view. In addition to all the popular sights that this area is known for, there are as many cool cultural events taking place at any given time. Check them out! Two of the best farmers markets are also convenient. Hilo on Wednesdays and Saturdays and Makuu Market on Sundays. Enjoy! Aloha!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

From Cactus to Coast

This is the second time we've stayed here. We come to enjoy the Merrie Monarch Festival. Keaau is a perfect setting to enjoy this side of the Island. The home has everything including the perfect setting. It is a little far away from Hilo but that much closer to Pahoa which a very special little town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very beautiful stay off the beaten path!!

Pros: Beautiful views right on the eastern Pacific. The sunrise every AM was amazing with breakfast. Nice open floor plan in kitchen and living area with a nice master suite. The 2nd bedroom was also nice and the mattresses are comfortable if you like a medium-firm mattress. Off the beaten path(plus or minus depending on your taste) Closest grocery and gas is about a 15 minute drive away in Keaau. Downtown Hilo/Airport is 40+minutes(50 or so during the week with school buses and work commuters). Volcano National Park is 45 minutes away. Black sand beach about 60 minutes Green sand beach is about 2 hours plus the 2.5 mile walk you have to make(totally worth it!!). Beautiful sounds of frogs and the ocean will put you to sleep every night. Cons: Showers are all open/ walk-in style so it does get a bit drafty with AM showers. No central air(which is not common in Hawaii residents) But opening the sliding doors lets in a great ocean breeze and you will get a little chilly from it at night. Some of the handles on pots and pans were loose. Garbage disposal did not work, they did leave a note though, No trash can in the kitchen. Bottom line if you want a beautiful house with a gorgeous view off the beaten path in Eastern Big Island, I cant think of better place to stay. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
aloha. Thank you for your kind words. We just found out about the garbage disposal and it already has been replaced. I will look into your other comments. We strive to make the Uli Kai Hale ONLY the best in EVERY way. AS soon as I find out about issues, they are taken care of pronto. LET my 46 years as a resident and 43 years as a Realtor make sure you have the ultimate vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely stunning home!

We are still in awe with this amazing property. Comfortable, clean, mind blowing views. From the moment we walked through the front door we knew we never want to leave. The view from the living room window is incredible. We spent hours listening to the crash of the waves onto the lava in the backyard. We promise to recommend this home to everyone - and we will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tranquil and beautiful

This is an amazing house, with an amazing view. We love it here!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing peaceful property

Our family absolutely loved our stay, it was a wonderful base to explore the east coast, as well as being incredibly relaxing when we came home each day! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location

Our second time staying at Uli Kai Hale. The location is perfect for exploring the east coast of the Big Island and has easy access to Hilo for dinning out. Coffee every morning watching the sunrise as the waves crash into the cliffs, turtles and whales are easy to spot. The house is very well equipped and has a great layout, this is a special place and we will return again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A peaceful, beautiful home on the water

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here (two couples). The house is drop dead gorgeous and the view from the yard is off the charts. The house was immaculate, well furnished, and beautifully decorated. The architecture is quirky and fun. Our compliments to the owner. And our thanks to the property manager. To future visitors, keep in mind that this house is not really near anything. It is in a suburb of Hilo and everything is a bit of a drive. Still, we found this appealing, especially curling up with a book during the typical Hilo rain dump and just watching the ocean crash against the cliffs in front of the house. Mahalo Uli Kai Hale!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Five stars plus!

Wow..... the first view just invites you in, then the stunning ocean view captivates, and I could feel my body relax. This was an amazing property! The owner had all that was needed and more, instructions how to work things and a guide to local activities. We would highly recommend Uli Kai Hale, and greatly appreciate Terry sharing it with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
mahalo for your kind words.. We strive to make a stay a super experience. the home and our big island are definitely worth coming again and again. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing.

We highly recommend this home, it is very quiet and relaxing, clean, homey and in a perfect neighborhood where your neighbors are quiet and friendly; they wave at you as you drive by! We love that's it gives you a refreshing feeling, with a picture perfect view of the ocean, and the relaxing sound of the waves splashing against the banks, birds chirping with a cool breeze from the ocean. We would rent this place again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The views are even more spectacular in person

Really lovely property. Very comfortable and not far from Hilo.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A memorable stay and home

The home was beautiful with a great Ocean View. Nearly everything we needed was available during our stay. The oceanfront view was great. During low-tide we were able to view numerous Sea Turtles swimming in the waters off our shoreline. The unfortunate destruction caused by the continuing lava flow did make for an unusual glowing night sky. We felt safely far away from the lava flow, but close enough to see the sky light up at night. The only negative is by going during the slightly warmer part of the year there was no air-condition like many warm climate island areas. Plenty of fans to help and would still recommend and come back. A very enjoyable stay and everyone was great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house close the Hilo and very safe

Views were amazing from almost every window in the house . Really great layout and beds were so comfy!!! Close to Hilo, we used it as a base to go everywhere on the island. At night you look across the bay and see the sky light up because of the volcano- nothing we’ve ever seen before!!!
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