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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue

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Keaau, HI

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Tropical studio

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tropical Studio Apartment!


Aloha
Our beautiful one-acre lush tropical paradise is located south of Hilo and near Kea'au and Pahoa Villages in the rainforest..
The studio apt. is upstairs has a great deck to view garden. 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 1 bedroom are for 1-2 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

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
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

Property Registration Number TA-053-388-2880-01, GE-053-388-2880-01
Property # 990627vb
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

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this apartment is in a rural area and by the sea. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Keaau, HI

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bite The Eye - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nicky's Mobile Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Studio Apartment! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tropical Studio Apartment!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Studio Apartment!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Studio Apartment!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Studio Apartment! 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 218 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, quiet place, beautiful grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible stay! The property was so quiet, and waking up to the birds was a dream. Great location for exploring the national park as well!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary K C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible. Easy access to everywhere on the island. We loved it and will be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pegeen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very peaceful and quiet. I liked the surrounding lush garden area. The parking was next to the building so loading and unloading was a breeze. Jim, the host, was very friendly and a great conversationalist. Overall, I had a great 2day stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Room as described. Beautiful property surrounded by wildlife (birds/frogs/geckos) and nature. Included ameneties were thoughtful especially snorkeling gear which elevated our experience. 15-20 minutes from beaches and downtown area or 40 minutes from volcanoes national park. Easy parking and check-in/-out process.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kamee Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area and stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joyce M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very cute studio, lovely gardens!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gideon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very friendly host! Love the area, very beautiful. Great neighborhood for morning walks and jogging. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kepi is an amazing host! Such a clean, relaxing stay in her own rainforest! Spectacular!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming! Great little place to stay! I will say though some of the amenities that were listed in the listing for the place are not in the room; oven, laundry. Overall communication was good and the overall experience was well worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 January 2026
Mahalo for staying with us and Mahalo for bringing it to our attention about the oven and laundry. I have adjusted that on the site never realized it was listed. Congratz on your marriage may it be as wonder-full as our 35 yr marriage, Kepi & Jim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quaint room with comfy bed, dishes, utensils, towels, and bug spray. Friendly hosts who made beautiful paintings & posted them all around the room. Also have TV with free Netflix access, free parking on gravel lot, and personalized surfboard welcome sign. About a 20-min from national park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It had a neat tree house feel and a magical atmosphere. I really loved how it felt like going into a secret garden. If you’re not looking for it, you can almost miss it from the road because of the beautiful plants that shelter it from the road. It was a peaceful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melly J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved the lush vegetation, colors and tropical feel f this spot, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi L.

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

It was nice!

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2025
Aloha Heidi, thanks for staying with us, we like to accommodated fellow Islanders, safe travels, Mahalo
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eliza G.

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

Hawai’i spring break stay

Great place in a gorgeous location!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nancy M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Listing was inaccurate, no washer available and no oven. I was compensated for the lack of a washer. I was awakened by loud footsteps heard fromthe upstairs room, beginning at 10:30 pm, every night. The ceiling sounded like it was weak. Friendly owners and beautiful yard
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and the amenities are well covered and thought out. What you might not have thought of they probably have. Masks for snorkeling, beach chairs and foam noodles. I didn’t recall that there is not a stove but there was a nice bbq that we cooked the Korean shortribs we bought at KTA. We bought things we shouldn’t have but because we forgot there was no way kitchen in the unit but we had lots of fun sitting on the porch eating papayas and having friendly geckos all around. Beautiful gardens. And close to many things.
We saw 3-6 friendly geckos each morning. Coming up to our table top to check out our food
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kelley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Decent stay for one person, 1-2 nights . A bit dated, but clean. Very quiet neighborhood but very dark at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts! Gorgeous garden. We enjoyed the lanai. A central location where we could visit many island attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful sanctuary. What staying a night in Hawaii should feel like. Meditating sounds of frogs through the night and Geckos sunbathing in the morning sun. We’ll be back! Hosts were friendly and welcoming and I give this place a 10!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caven P.

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

Very clean nice a cozy.

Property was great view great to be at great to stay at. It was very nice overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GAIL H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had everything we needed. Could use a hangin closet. Loved that there was coffee! Thank you. Beautiful grounds. Host are very helpful and have thought of every amenity! We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2025
Mahalo for the suggestion will do it. and it was fun visiting with you. Kepi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay, safe and easy to get to from Hilo Airport. Loved the scenery around the place, I would recommend staying at this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kepi Hains

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We moved here 19 years ago

We love to travel and talk story. Next best is having great guests from all over the world.

Why they chose this property

Beautiful Hawaii

What makes this property unique

In rain forest with access to beach and mountains from Hyw 130

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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