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Mika Kai 4 bd w/Pool and Hot Tub - Epic Spot for Whale Watching!!!

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Pool
Pool
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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15-1849 Beach Road, Keaau, HI, 96749
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Mika Kai 4 bd w/Pool and Hot Tub - Epic Spot for Whale Watching!!!

Fully Licensed Short Term Rental
STVR-19-344467/NUC-19-255
GE-131-303-1680-01
TA-131-303-1680-01

Each guest will be asked to sign a rental agreement after booking is accepted.

Fabulous furnishings and upgrades to this already beautiful house.
Here is the base of operation for your Big Island adventure. Mika Kai is a beautiful oceanfront home in a tropical Hawaiian setting. It sits on lava bluff about 15 feet above the crashing waves. The oceanfront pool, hot tub and huge lanai give you a private resort all your own. This beautifully decorated home is not your ordinary vacation rental. Each bedroom is like your own hotel room, with en-suite private bath.

Fully fenced and gated, it has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 stories, over 3000 square feet, and right on the blue Pacific. This is a super comfortable home for your family group. The layout of the house is: 4 spacious Bedrooms – all 4 ensuite, each with its own private bathroom. The bedrooms are situated as such: downstairs has a master suite with a King Bed and a Japanese soak tub; a second bedroom downstairs has 2 Twin Beds. Upstairs has 2 more bedrooms both with Queen Beds. A second living room that works as an office area is located upstairs. This area is open to downstairs, very dramatic. On the main level, under the soaring ceilings, you will find an expansive living room with lots of comfortable seating, a large fully stocked and equipped modern kitchen, a dining room with seating for 8, a 5th bathroom with shower. A washing machine and clothes dryer including laundry soap for your use.

At Mika Kai you will find guidebooks, Hawaii reef fish identification books, Big Island picture books, up-to-date pamphlets, and insider tips on secrets only known to the locals. Yet you may find that you wish to just sit on the lanai at Mika Kai and never leave. That’s okay too. For your enjoyment, we have beach towels, and various water flotation items. Pack your swimsuits and come on over!

You will love the surrounding nature and the natural beauty of the area. Volcano National Park is approximately 45 minutes away. Great snorkeling is about 20 minutes. Waterfalls, nature hikes, champagne pond, steam vent caves, black sand beaches, surfing & boogie boarding, botanical gardens and scenic drives through rainforest are all nearby. Hilo is the second largest city in the Hawaiian Islands. This is old Hawaii at its natural best. The whale watching from November through March from Mika Kai's huge lanai is some of the best you'll find in all the Islands.

Note: Mika Kai is in a residential neighborhood and to be good neighbors we do not rent the house for large parties or events. We do not allow more than a total of 8 people on the property at any one time. Quiet hours are from 9:00pm to 8:00am.

Security cameras on property for surveillance when property is vacant.

Guests will be asked to sign a rental agreement and liability form. Rate is based on guest count. Only the guests that are staying at the home are allowed at the home - no other visitors. Mahalo!

Property manager

Terry Schoneberg
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please ask about kids 3-12 years old
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number GE-131-303-1680-01, TA-131-303-1680-01, 3150320520000

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lava Tree State Monument and Kilauea Caverns of Fire reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 20 min drive - 8.6 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 34 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Port of Hilo - 36 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 41 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Ha'ena Beach - 42 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Blane's Drive Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pooki's Bakeshop & Deli - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Liquid Life - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Carrisal Cuisine - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Mika Kai 4 bd w/Pool and Hot Tub - Epic Spot for Whale Watching!!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mika Kai 4 bd w/Pool and Hot Tub - Epic Spot for Whale Watching!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mika Kai 4 bd w/Pool and Hot Tub - Epic Spot for Whale Watching!!! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mika Kai 4 bd w/Pool and Hot Tub - Epic Spot for Whale Watching!!! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mika Kai 4 bd w/Pool and Hot Tub - Epic Spot for Whale Watching!!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Pahoa Museum. Lava Tree State Monument and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also within 16 miles (25 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. 63 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jill A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Loved the home! Small glitches with codes for access, but property management was easy to get in touch with and easily solved.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Cynthia S.

Great place
Great place, well maintained, well stocked, just as advertised.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The property is amazing. I would come back again.
The property is great.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

George W. C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location along the coast with gorgeous view
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip of a lifetime
My vacation at Mika Kai was nothing short of amazing. My family and I did not end up traveling far from the home and spent every moment we could swimming in the pool, relaxing in the hot tub, and staring off into the beautiful ocean. The home was very large, spacious and comfortable and we had our space away from each other when needed and lots of places to gather when we wanted to be together. I felt like we were staying at a private mini resort! The home was tastefully decorated, beds so comfortable, and the kitchen well stocked with all the appliances we needed. We wish our stay had been longer but we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin & Caleb U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful stay
It’s a lovely location. It was very nice to sit on the deck and listen to the waves crash against the cliffs. The home was well stocked with linens. The kitchen had everything we needed for the few times we cooked. Our family of 8 was very comfortable and everyone loved the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Great vacation home!
Beautiful view from the sea front vacation home. Lot's of cookware and plenty of space for our group of friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

april s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Thank you for having us at your home. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful place!
Incredible view, clean and spacious. Perfect for a family or a group of friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

mudra p.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay!
The property was very spacious for our group. The house could use some updates as the kitchen and bathrooms are a bit dated.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view!
Amazing locations, nice pool, magnificent view.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary
We had an awesome time at the property. Views were breathtaking. Very comfortable rooms and the pool definitely hit the spot after a long day of exploring. We loved Hilo town vibes and were still within driving distance to enjoy the Kona side as well. Overall a wonderful week and will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pilar S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We loved our stay at this VRBO, we are a family of 7 that fit comfortably in this home. The house was clean and organized. We enjoyed great views of the ocean. I recommend you stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie L.

Very nice and roomy place to stay for our vacation
Our group had a great time at the house. The view was fantastic and we had great sunrises. The pool and the hot tub were very nice and we had it all to ourselves. Nice big kitchen for cooking and outdoor grilling. Great place for a vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stan `.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house and location
We loved staying on the Hilo side of Hawaii and this home's location was great. We saw whales and porpoise from the deck. We loved the home and being right on the shoreline.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane K.

Beautiful Home!
Mika Kai was amazing, beautiful home situated on a spectacular stretch of coastline! The home is very comfortable and well appointed, was the perfect place for relaxation after our long days sightseeing and adventuring!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great spot
Easy and Juanita was helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place with picture perfect views!
Plenty of room, great location, awesome pool area! The house was clean and had everything you need. Perfect for families or couples. M
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place and island stay
We really enjoyed the house and the Big Island. We used a car to see many parts of the island. And we’re very happy to come home to a quiet house with a beautiful view. House could use a few updates but overall was the perfect size for 7 people, with all the amenities we could want.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place on the Big Island
Beautiful home. Perfect setting. Our family had the best time at this home. Layout was perfect for us. The pool and back yard was amazing. We saw whales and turtles from the porch. Host was most attentive. Anything we needed. Could not have been any better. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends Trip
Wonderful home , well stocked Room for everyone Watched whales enjoyed the pool and hot tub Walks in neighborhood and along the shoreline . Beautiful park at end of Beach Road a must see
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Enjoyed our stay. Nice roomy home, comfortable beds and well stocked kitchen. Nice neighborhood for walking in either direction. Great ocean front views. Property manager, Juanita very communicative and helpful when we unknowingly put the hot tub to sleep.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and property
My family and I stayed at this home and were impressed with the beautiful location - right on the ocean - we were able to see dolphins and watch the waves crash on the lava rocks. Nice pool and quiet community. Lots of bedrooms and bathrooms made it easy to spread out for everyone. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Wonderful
A group of 6 of us attended the Merrie Monarch festival for the week and this house was perfect for us. The drive into Hilo was easy and the house was so relaxing! Will definitely book for next year again! Mahalo nui!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

We loved staying at this beautiful home right on the ocean.
Mika Kai is an exceptionally beautiful home with a stunning view. The well appointed house and outdoor areas had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The pool and hot tub were an added bonus! The ocean waves were an amazing sight - almost like fireworks. The giant sea turtles entertained us everyday as they surfed the waves.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Terry Schoneberg

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