Beautiful 2 bedroom Duplex between Hilo and Puna

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Keaau, HI

University of Hawaii at Hilo31 min drive
Port of Hilo32 min drive
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)34 min drive
Rainbow Falls35 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Máster

1 Queen Bed

Twins

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

The Ho'okele Duplex is a wonderful base within an hour of all the main attractions on the East Side of the Big Islands; Volcano National Park, the Hot Ponds along the Red Road, the charming towns of Hilo and Puna/ Pahoa, smoking lave tubes, and some of the newest beaches in the world. A great spot for the holidays. A high standard of cleanliness and Covid precautions.
This 2 bedroom, one full bath is the lower floor of a duplex home with Tropical decor with an efficient kitchenette with full refrigerator, living room space, and outdoor dining space and BBQ. On a 3-acre permaculture and aquaponics farm with organic fruit, veggies, and fish. Handicap accessible with shower and toilet accessory equipment.
Located in Orchidland, between Hilo and Puna/ Pahoa, 2 blocks from the highway on a paved road, less than 30 minutes from the Hilo International Airport. Gated estate with secure parking and security lights. Boogie boards, snorkel gear, and beach towels are provided. Less than 30 minutes to Volcano National Park, where the lava is currently flowing and erupting! An amazing experience to see the active lava in the park and the Mars-like environment of Fishure 8, where the lava erupted two years ago. One of the most unique experiences in the world!

Fly into Hilo airport, about 20 minutes from the airport. Or a two hour drive from the Kona Airport on the West side of the island.

10 minutes from the Hilo town
10 minutes to Historic Pahoa town

TV and WiFi included.
Boogie boards and snorkel gear are available.
We use catchment rainwater. This water is filtered and good for showering and washing. Drinking-Water is provided.

Available:
Kitchen, BBQ, Wifi, Free and secure parking, breakfast, hairdryer, and washer and dryer. Seasonal organic fruit from the property.

Bedroom 1: a queen-sized bed
Bedroom 2: two single beds (can be combined into one king-size bed)
Couch and chairs in living room.
Launge chairs and lawn space for relaxing or games.

Property manager

Jonas Molloy

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Small pets considered on case by case basis.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number TA-129-059-0208-01, GE-129-059-0208-01

About the area

Keaau

This holiday home is located in Keaau. Port of Hilo and Hilo Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting.

Keaau, HI

What's nearby

Hobby Garden Hawaii - 26 min drive
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 31 min drive
Port of Hilo - 32 min drive
Rainbow Falls - 35 min drive
Carlsmith Beach Park - 37 min drive

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 20 min drive
Kaleo's Bar and Grill - 16 min drive
Coco Cantina - 23 min drive
No. 1 Chinese Barbecue - 23 min drive
Thep Thai Cuisine - 23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 2 bedroom Duplex between Hilo and Puna pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

Where is Beautiful 2 bedroom Duplex between Hilo and Puna located?

Situated in Keaau, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Hobby Garden Hawaii, Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center. Pahoa Museum and Kilauea Caverns of Fire are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

10 May 2023

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

Has Everything

Property in very good location to see most interesting things on that side of Big Island. Jonas has a plethora of island knowledge.

Stayed 23 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice S., Sutherlin,Oregon

9 February 2023

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

If you can rent this place don’t miss out !

We saw this on VRBO when we got there it was as advertised very nice and relaxing Jonas was great to deal with. We ran around durning the day and hung around in the evening enjoying the patio and sounds of the frogs . If Jonas offers to take you on a tour don’t pass it up its wonderful and you see Hawaii like no other.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

LaRae B.

12 January 2023

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

Highly recommend!

We cannot thank Jonas enough for making our stay so special! My husband is an amputee who uses a wheelchair sometimes. It's not easy to find a place in Hawaii that is wheelchair friendly! Jonas built a ramp for us for the one riser in the apartment! WOW! He was very accommodating to any of our needs. Ho'okele aquaponics farm is much more than just a place to stay. So much fruit! Lilikoi, bananas, pineapple, papaya and more! Not to mention the fish! There's solar tiki torches and lights around the grounds that add a cool ambiance. The place had everything I needed to cook. Beds were very comfortable. It was nice to chill in the lounge chairs in the yard. Beach gear available. I couldn't ask for more. There are a couple of other places to stay here so if you're lucky you may meet a new friend or two! Jonas told us about some cool places to explore, and even took us on a tour of fissure 8! We were lucky enough to be there for his Christmas party too. FUN! Also Aloha Fridays! We will be back!

Stayed 35 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Ajit K.

26 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs a good cleanup.

The flooring is in poor shape. Also the sofa and chairs were dusty. Everyone who stayed there suffered from the dust and mold. There is uneven layer in flooring which not marked properly and has sharp edge that needs to be fixed. If these things are taken care of, the house is good. Outdoors are good, too.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

19 July 2022

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

Great host, fun experience!

This property was a short drive outside of Hilo, but so worth it. The property was very clean, safe, and a unique experience. Jonas and Hannah are the best hosts! They are very accommodating, gave amazing recommendations, had everything on site you would want (including snorkeling gear), and even gave us a private tour. Our experience on the big island wouldn't have been nearly as awesome had we stayed anywhere else. These two were great tour guides and very fun to be around. If you are into happy hour, interacting with your hosts, and fun adventures, I definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jonas Molloy

I've owned the property for 18 years, and have lots of great suggestions for adventures on the island off the beaten path. As a professional boat captain in many capacities and a property manager, I seek to offer a very enjoyable experience for our guests. I have a solar installation business and build with bamboo, and am working towards living off the land as much as possible.

Why they chose this property

With a great location to many attractions, very convenient to towns for food to cook in the kitchen or on the bbq, to several restaurants, the volcanoes, shoreline, and much more. For those interested in permaculture and home food production, this is a great place to come visit or even volunteer in the garden.

What makes this property unique

I offer many insights to adventures not listed in the books or magazines. The property and house has a lot of character and is well-loved space. Locked gates provide security and a community feel to the property, yet private space.

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