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Swimming Pool, Observation Deck, and Palm Trees

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The back of the house.
Welcome to Palm Tree Parasise!
The view from the atrium.
From the pool deck looking into the atrium.
Kitchen with granite counters.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Swimming Pool, Observation Deck, and Palm Trees

We are located about 14 miles south of Hilo and 300' from the ocean. As you enter the front door you are greeted with a lovely view of the atrium, swimming pool and backyard. The atrium serves as the dining room and has green plants all around. The kitchen and guest bedroom are on one side of the atrium and master bedroom and living room are on the other.

The master bedroom has a new king size mattress called Premier Hybrid by Copper, Cushion Firm, purchased April 25th, 2016. It has 8' of sliding glass doors facing ocean. And the large bathroom boasts an outdoor shower.

The living room has a new 55" tv and the wireless router is located here. It has a sliding glass door looking out to the backyard but we usually keep it closed as it faces west. And also has double French doors opening into the atrium.

The kitchen has granite counters, black appliances and a door opening to the driveway. In addition to the microwave and coffee maker there is a blender, waffle maker, crock pot, French press, and deep fryer. We keep some staples in the pantry and seasonings in the spice cabinet.

The guest bedroom has a queen bed, 8' of sliding glass doors, and a desk and chair. The 2nd bathroom has a shower and the washer and dryer are located here.

The swimming pool is quite large, 34' by 17.5'. There is a nice big stone deck and a covered lani. The 3rd bathroom is located here.
The property is surrounded by swaying palm trees. It is very private with 4' walls topped with 2' decorative cement panels.And we have added a large, deep hot tuyb!

Near the front door is a spiral staircase that goes up to the observation deck.
Our large covered atrium serves as the dining room. There is a table and 6 chairs for dining with an outdoor feel, yet is mostly enclosed.

Property manager

Stephanie Foster

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
There are lot's of outside places to smoke.
Please review ALL house rules before requesting your stay. We will verify ALL reservation details before accepting your request. No children or pets!
I'll confirm the reservation details through the Vrbo dashboard and will ask reservation questions so be prepared to answer them before acceptance.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-110-174-4128-02, TA-019-363-8540-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this holiday home is by the sea. University Theater and University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 33 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Coconut Island Park - 37 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Port of Hilo - 37 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Ha'ena Beach - 42 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 42 min drive - 38.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lemongrass Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Blane's Drive Inn - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Swimming Pool, Observation Deck, and Palm Trees have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Swimming Pool, Observation Deck, and Palm Trees pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Swimming Pool, Observation Deck, and Palm Trees?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swimming Pool, Observation Deck, and Palm Trees?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Swimming Pool, Observation Deck, and Palm Trees located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josie H.

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

Great place to relax

The house was lovely, and the pool was perfect. The kitchen, bathrooms, etc., were extremely well equipped and supplied. It was difficult for me to understand the layout from the pics, but it works quite well with two wings, a central atrium, and nice outdoor space. There are bugs inside, regardless of how clean you are (roaches), typical of this area. The primary bedroom bed is set very high, so if you have any physical difficulties climbing into it might be a challenge. The host asked us to do extra chores (plant watering) after we had confirmed.Overall, though, it was a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

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

Great home and amenities

A hidden gem, with amazing features.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danita T.

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

A Slice of Paradise

Palm Tree Paradise is more than we ever expected! The online pictures don't do it justice. The home is very well stocked with all the basics and comforts of home. The backyard is paradise! The neighborhood is clean and friendly. We would definitely return to this home in paradise!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V.

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

Lovely home

Beautiful home with ocean view! Very clean and kitchen had everything you might want to cook. Backyard was an oasis! Quiet and peaceful area to explore east side of island. The outdoor shower off the master was a highlight! Would recommend to anyone. Bedrooms are well separated from each other for separation of space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaena

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

Perfection

Outstanding!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Lovely place to stay

We absolutely loved our stay. It was like a private resort. ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

A beautiful, tranquil place

We appreciated the well-appointed kitchen (it has most every kitchen appliance and tool you could possibly need, including the pineapple core cutter-outer if you want to make a fancy home-made tropical drink) Orchids and palm trees!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

A Lovely Palm Paradise

Thank you Steph for a beautiful stay! The host was super responsive & communicative. They provided everything needed and then some. Lots of good info in the house binder & via messages. Yes! to restaurant suggestions - Ning's Thai & Kaleo's also Kohala coffee - all in Pahoa. We were delighted with the layout of the home, especially the outdoor covered atrium where we gathered mornings over breakfast & coffee to plan the day -- and then again in the evening to play games & just be together. The pool is delightful - floats provided! Observation perch was great for sunrises & whale watching (we saw spouting!) And we loved the outdoor shower off main bath which really let us know we were in Hawai'i. We loved our stay & would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather I.

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

Peace and Quiet

The property was wonderful. Very private and quiet. The gardens are lovely and the layout of the house is unique. My sons and I loved the pool and the lanai. We’d have dinner or breakfast out on the lanai. Definitely will stay again. Hilo is the only place for stores and places to eat and that was a 25 minute drive. We bought food from Walmart and cooked at the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan Q.

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

Fantastic stay

My husband and I stayed in this property for 4 nights. The outdoor space is fantastic! So private and relaxing. We enjoyed sunset on the lava shore with crashing waves. The house had everything we needed. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

45th anniversary

This place is amazing. Very private and quiet. You have a very private pool in an absolutely gorgeous back yard, located in a quiet friendly neighborhood. Ocean view from the eagle nest on the roof of the covered lanai. Unique, beautiful, well-appointed home. AC in the bedrooms, outdoor shower in the master bedroom is fantastic. Stephanie is very easy and fantastic to deal with. David & Deb
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendall B.

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

Honeymoon stay

We stayed here for our honeymoon and it was the best place we stayed at for the 2 weeks we were here. The place was very cute and clean. We loved the open concept. The lava cliffs were apart of our nightly routine and definitely worth going to see! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katya B., California

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

Paradise

Beautiful house! Very quiet and serine. We enjoyed our vacation and be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine J., Chapel Hill, NC

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

Super!!!

Great garden and large pool. Loved outdoor dining area surrounded by plants. Beds comfy with nice linens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

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

Amazing Place

Best retal home we've ever stayed. Description was accurate but did not do the properly justice. Absolutly beautiful and relaxing. The owners have very thorough directions for everything and have great communication. Thank you! We'll be back soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Amazing Home!!!

The photos and the description just don’t do it justice. This place was absolutely amazing. Beautiful pool/lanai area was totally private. Home was in amazing condition and had everything and anything you could ever need. Perfect place for a couple or two couples getting away. The location is about 20 minutes south of Hilo. Totally isolated and perfect for someone looking to just unwind and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P., Bellevue, WA

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

A lush oasis!

The pictures don't begin to convey the serenity and beauty of Stephanie's house. Open the front doors and you are in an oasis of trees, surrounded by birds and crashing ocean waves. The pool is gorgeous. I loved the outdoor shower! All the amenities are there and the home is so comfortable. It was just my husband and I, but it would be great for 2 couples. A short walk away are miles of trails. The house is a bit off the beaten path, but Kaleo's Bar and Grill is about 10 minutes away. A fantastic spot to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy Lee s.

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

Pictures don't do it justice

We loved it!!! Entry is through the open atrium between the 2 main house buildings and leads to the pool and backyard. I bet it took us 15 minutes to even get in the house because we were exploring the beautiful yard. All the plants and herbs and fruit! And the pool toys! Everything was clean and instructions were clear. Host was great! The beds were comfortable and the sheets were heavenly. Pool/beach towels are provided which was nice. Very homey and very comfortable. Make sure to walk to the cliffs across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany S.

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

Rest, relaxation, and peace in paradise

It was absolutely peaceful! Every outdoor space was fantastic. The large pool, hot tub, and lanai were wonderful day and night, rain or shine. The lookout was so excellent to be able to watch the ocean sipping a cup of Kona coffee. The gardens are lovely and we appreciated the fresh herbs for cooking with. We saw a small pineapple and some limes growing that may be enjoyed by future guests. The orchids grafted on the palm trees are a beautiful touch. We can't wait to return someday with our adult children! Mahalo! 🌺
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Beautiful property in paradise

We stayed here in June of 22, and had been dreaming of coming back every since. We love this house so much we simply refer to this house as "Stephanie's place" and talk about it as if it's our own family's vacation house. The pool is incredible, the landscaping is beautiful, and to our glee we found out that Stephanie has added a hot tub!!! You can see the ocean from the crows next and being that it's just across the street, you can walk over and take it all in. We saw a family of sea turtles playing in the water while rays were floating around the bottom. We also saw the most beautiful parrot fish while admiring the turtles and rays. The Big Island is such a magical place, and Stephanie's place is the perfect spot to soak it all in and recharge. We hope it won't take us two years to get back again. Thank you for sharing your palm paradise with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne O.

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

Beautiful home, but . . .

The owner was great - very communicative and responsive. She notified me that the AC in the master had gone out, the day before our arrival. When I advised her that was an issue due to my husband’s sensitivity to heat, she pulled off a miracle and had the AC replaced before our arrival. I read all reviews very carefully before booking a vacation rental. There were a few things that I wish I had known about the home that just didn’t work for us, which are probably not a problem for others:The pool and hot tub didn’t have rails or a ladder, so difficult to maneuver with my bad knees. The outdoor shower in theory sounds great, but it was too cold to use in the mornings. The mattress in the master was fantastic, but the bed was so high it was difficult to get into. I’m 5’8, so not short but I had to get a running start to jump on the bed. The closets had a ton of the owner’s items which limited the space available to hang our items. There was a drum set in the living room that took up a corner of the room.The written instructions, rules and signs, including instructions to water some of the plants made it feel more like we were housesitting than paying for a rental.This is a beautiful home and a fun rental for the right people. Just not for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle K.

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

Absolute paradise!

When I say the pictures are not an accurate representation, I mean that when you get there you will be very pleasantly surprised! Absolutely stunning property. Gorgeous! Super quiet neighborhood except for the wildlife. The frogs were doing their thing all night which added to the magic of this place. The only reason I gave 4 stars on the cleanliness was because the ceiling fans needed dusted. Other that that everything was awesome. Very well appointed which was very nice. We left and went to the other side of the island to a resort condo which was not well appointed at all. Didn't even have salt and pepper?! Anyway loved this house thx for having us! 🌺
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol b.

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

Our private resort with a personal feel

Loved the pool and the garden which displays such an individual touch. (Nothing corporate here!) The outdoor (but covered) dining table between the two sides of the house allowed us to be OUTSIDE even though it was pouring rain for a couple of days of our visit. WONDERFULLY well-equipped kitchen for a couple of us cooks. (Although, oddly, no tea kettle--one of us is English :- ), Actually well-equipped house--there were even Christmas decorations (we were there for Christmas)! We loved the layout (I think Stephanie should include a floorplan in her photos) which meant that there was a LOT of privacy for each of us. Close to "Secret Beach" with its hundreds of sea turtles!! Comfy living room (another picture request?) although we didn't spend much time there. Stephanie was SO responsive and accommodating---answering all our questions about where to find this or that in the house. I'm dreaming that we can return someday...
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S., Mukilteo WA

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

Nice Big Island property

We very much enjoyed our stay at this property. It had a nice lay out, lovely pool, and was just across the street from a beautiful view of the ocean complete with breeching whales. The bed in the master bedroom was quite comfortable. It rained quite a bit while we were there but Hilo is well know to be on the rainy side of the island so we knew what we were getting into. We did have three nice days without rain. The property is a short drive to Hawaii Volcanoes NP which is quite worth a drive to see. There were a fair amount of owner belongings in the closets, dressers, and refrigerator which might bother some guests (but not us). There was plenty of room for our things though. Some of the furnishings are starting to show their age, but all in all were quite comfortable. The kitchen was particularly well stocked with cooking utensils which was appreciated. All in all a fine property and we do recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth H.

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

The Beauty of Hawaiian Paradise Park

I cannot say enough positive, glowing words about our stay. In our three weeks we were able to visit all of our favorite places that have become dear for the last 20 years. Stephanie's home helped to fill the void of our beautiful Ohana on the southern end of HPP. The house was comfortable, everything like home. The kitchen couldn't have been better which was perfect for our long (not long enough) stay. We feel very lucky to have found this. Nothing but good things to say. Communication with Stephanie was excellent and very prompt. I did my best not to bother her. The grounds and landscaping are just lovely. We were there during a dry spell and missed the rain a bit We have rarely been there during such a dry period. My husband rode his bike every day and totaled 700 miles (not an e bike). He really appreciated the hot tub. On MWF he rejoined the Qui Jong group at the HPP community center that he had been missing ~ another plus. We would love to come back! Thanks so much, Elizabeth
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie Foster

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We purchased the property in 1999. With the help of Don and Lynn, designer-architect-contractor, and a few idea's of my own, we came up with amazing home. And when we were broke and needed landscaping we turned to the cheapest thing around, palm trees. And what a beautiful thing that turned out to be!

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