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Lava Apartment in Paradise!

Apartment in Keaau with kitchen and patio

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Resent lava flow into ocean
Exterior
View from property
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 241.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
  • Place, Port of Hilo
  • Place, Carlsmith Beach Park
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lava Apartment in Paradise!

Aloha
Our beautiful one-acre lush tropical paradise is located south of Hilo and near Kea'au and Pahoa Villages in the rainforest..
The one -bedroom downstairs apartment has unique lava walls. Follow sidewalks to Tropical gardens at back of house,coconut palms, orchids , anthuriums and lush tropical plants.
A piece of paradise to call home while you are on the Big Island. Go to sleep with frogs chirping and stars so bright you could almost touch them. Wake up to birds singing and complimentary Hawaiian coffee . Pamper yourself, shower in our collected rainwater.
Automatic quotes for 2 bedroom are for 1-2 guests/ additional guest $10 pr night per guest
We live on property behind the rental.
Please read house rules in apt. It is customary to remove shoes upon entering the apt.
SORRY NO ANIMALS!! NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN! NO SMOKING!
We are in a residential/rural neighborhood 20 minutes from the Hilo Airport.
*Honu Hale 3 offers easy access to east side sites.
*15 min.(10 miles) Hilo town and Hilo beaches
*4 miles to ocean cliffs, and less than a mile from the main highway.
*25-30 minutes from Volcano National Park & Winery
*10 minutes from Keaau town
*12 minutes from Pahoa Village
* 25 min Botanical Gardens
*Free Zoo in a Rain Forest
*amazing Star Gazing at Mauna Kea

See the world's most active volcano, Kilauea. Swim with the sea turtles Botanical gardens, rain forest, waterfalls and desert are all part of our unique landscape. Visit our two interesting local farmer’s markets on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, where you can get fresh and organic veggies, local artisan hand crafted gifts, yummy ethnic foods and experience the local flavor.
Aloha and Mahalo,
Jim & Kepi Hains

We also have a budget friendly 2Bedroom apt that may be available vrbo#73302
Rain Forest Apt/ 1 bd . has a queen bed in bedroom. .Double futon in living room Vrbo#954567
Our Lava /1bd apt. has 1 queen bed in bedroom. Vrbo#954412
We also have a studio apt. available.. Vrbo#99067


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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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 deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-053-388-2880-01, GE-053-388-2880-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this apartment is in a rural area and by the sea. Lyman Museum and Naha Stone are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hilo Municipal Golf Course and Regal Prince Kuhio. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Kea'au, HI

What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 17 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Coconut Island Park - 21 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Port of Hilo - 21 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 26 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Ha'ena Beach - 27 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bite The Eye - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Poppy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nicky's Mobile Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lava Apartment in Paradise! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lava Apartment in Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lava Apartment in Paradise!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lava Apartment in Paradise! located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

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

Great stay!

Comfortable bed, clean accommodations with plenty of amenities. Hosts were friendly when we met them at checkout, would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten R.

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

Good vibes

Great little place with a nice vibe! Would return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place, kinda funky, well equipped kitchen. Awesome little deck area with table and chairs. Snorkels and masks and fins and floats available. Easy access to beautiful cliffs for wave watching. Nice grounds with flowers and trees, Hawaiian setting.. We stayed 3 different places and this was the best and also most affordable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P.

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

Great experience

I loved the place a lot. So much nice art objects and details to explore on the property. And the hosts are awesome. Super friendly and always have a great idea on what to do and where to eat.Thanks a lot
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landyn B.

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

Great apartment!

Great little apartment with amenities. Jim and Kepi gave us insight on local happenings which were fun to attend! There was also snorkeling gear, boogie boards, cooler, chairs and an umbrella available for use! Over all great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrea L., USA

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

Absolutely enjoyed our stay

The hosts were wonderful, we enjoyed getting to meet them in person and talk with them about the area. They had great suggestions on what to do and where to go. The unit we stayed in had beautiful artwork, was clean, and had everything we needed. We will definitely be back again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

Awesome big little bungalow

The attention to detail of this place is so great. Everything was so well cared for and the decor is so cool you just want to hang out and make tiki drinks and chill. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey I.

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

Magical frogs serenade at night

Great hosts. Nice garden. Comfy room and bed. Well equipped kitchen. Close to everything yet in the jungle. Spent 11 nights here in November. Will be back with family next year as there are options to house a family gathering.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Lauren W.

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

Unique and Charming destination

I stayed here with my family and we had a great time. We were greeted with a cute, hand-written welcome sign and check-in was very easy. The owner came and introduced herself and gave us some great sightseeing tips. After sunset, the garden is light up and beautiful and was such am awesome surprise. We enjoyed being out in nature and listening to the frogs song all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Phenomenal

If you want a quiet, laid back experience this is the place… James and Kepi have created a one of a kind place with tropical landscaping and everything you need for an enjoyable and relaxing time… I stayed a week and moved to the Kona side for the last three day and regretted doing so… special place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ADLER

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

A beyond wonderful experience...

My experience here goes beyond words. I’m grateful for everything that Jim and Kepi did to supply me with all I could need and for all of the wonderful conversations.. Would recommend to anybody who loves being surrounded by nature and peaceful environments!
Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

cindy h.

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

Local flavor

The property is just as described and the host is very nice. Just a couple of things to consider: the toilet is very low, so if you have knee or back issues, this may not be your place. Also there is no air conditioning. We were absolutely fine, but I don’t know how hot it would be in the summer. The drive across the island is 1.5-2 hours, so plan ahead. Overall, I would stay here again. It was comfortable and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

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

So charming

I absolutely loved staying here and did not want to leave. Jim and Kepi really do an outstanding job and are so friendly. The grounds are so pretty and I loved the sound of the frogs and birds. The apartment had everything we needed. As some other reviewers mentioned that the toilet is in the bedroom but the bedroom has a door so it honestly was not that much of an adjustment. I would stay here again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Lovely place to stay near Hilo

My wife and I greatly enjoyed staying here and it made a convenient place to stay near Hilo. It's in a nice peaceful neighborhood and you are serenaded by birds at night. One oddity you should be aware of is that the toilet is not in the bathroom but is instead in a curtained off alcove in the bedroom. That makes using the bathroom a bit inconvenient and can cause unpleasant smells in the bedroom. That was the only negative point though.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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

Excellent!

I really enjoyed this place for an entire month. I didn't interact much with the hosts but they were very friendly and helpful. The location is quiet, lots of vegetation, yet close enough to quickly get on the highway. The unit was nicely and colorfully furnished and decorated with all he kitchen items you could possibly need. Nice dining table for two, sofa, and a very comfortable bed.. The only problem was sounds coming through the bedroom wall from another unit. Kepi said they will be improving the sound insulation. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year in a row staying at the Lava apartment and we hope to be back for a third next year. Island themed, clean, roomy and comfortable with all the amenities you could ask for. Great hosts as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

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

Hilo Experiance

We had a great stay at the Lava Apartment. All the artwork and decorations make this a fun place to stay. The host was nice, and very accommodating with recommendations of local dining / entertainment. Will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Min

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice room in Keaau . Convenient, quiet and there’s nice garden around the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

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

Lava House

The room was excellent, a living area and separate bedroom. The property is like staying in a park with so many flowers and other fauna
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel S.

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

Great hosts and cottage

This was our 22nd time to one of the Hawaiian Islands. We always try to choose a unique venue to stay. Lava Apartment in Paradise did not disappoint.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN D.

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

What a wonderful "home base" on the Puna Coast!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The place is wonderful - the antithesis of cookie-cutter vacation rentals with lovely art and aesthetic flair. It's well equipped and maximizes the use of space. Highly recommended - we'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian s.

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

Enjoyable Stay

Every detail was well thought out. From parking (excellent) to communication, instant check in, and extras available like beach chairs and a cooler. Very clean and comfortable studio apartment with most everything you need. Even a nice grill to use.Hosts were available to answer questions and provide local tips and were very polite and respected our privacy.A quiet setting (except for the local frog population) and beautifully landscaped and maintained.A great stay. Easy access to beaches and Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lech J.

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

Suuuuper!

Everything was excellent.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

A bit funky but a nice place.

One bedroom with the toilet room in the bedroom and the shower/sink off the kitchen. But it's rural, in a nice neighborhood, and the owner (the one we met) is very friendly. The place has a good low-key feeling. I would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

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

Excellent stay

Great location for trip to Volcano National Park and to Hilo and all it's waterfalls. Large rooms and cool enough with fans and no air-conditioning
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kepi Hains

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Jim & Kepi Hains

Why they chose this property

We have been at the property for 19 years. Love working on the landscaping and decorating the interior. Most of all we love meeting our wonderful guests from all over the world. Next best thing to traveling.

What makes this property unique

We are close to the main Hyw to get to all the sites and it is beautiful and lush here.

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