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Welcome to your Hale Away From Home!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Keaau, HI
- Kilauea Caverns of Fire17 min drive
- University of Hawaii at Hilo22 min drive
- Port of Hilo24 min drive
- Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Welcome to your Hale Away From Home!
We invite you to our Hawai’i home nestled in the lush greenery of Puna on the Big Island. This three bedroom well-appointed home is perfect for friends and families–so pack up the kids and grandparents and head on over. It’s a great home base location for exploring all of the east side of the island and beyond.
You will feel right at home here. The living area is charming and comfortable. The well-stocked kitchen has all you’ll need to cook your favorite meals. Enjoy a soak in the clawfoot bathtub. The natural setting lends itself to memorable stargazing, slow morning coffee and gentle trade winds. The front covered lanai hosts a lovely dining table for meals and game nights. You can also unwind with streaming services on the smart TV. Enjoy stargazing from one of the two back balconies. For our guests who need to mix work and play, the desk in the second bedroom provides a quiet workspace with room to spread out. Much remote work has also taken place from the lanai.
You will have over half an acre of land to call your own during your stay. It is landscaped with mature fruit trees, coconut palms, and many tropical plants. Breathe in the unbelievable fragrance of the tropical flowers. Evenings guarantee the spirited sound of a frog serenade and mornings are alive with bird song. Beautiful towering bamboo shelters the hale in privacy. Please enjoy the grounds and help yourself to any ripe avocados, oranges, prolific lemons or starfruit that you find on our trees.
Centrally located between historic Hilo and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, you will be an easy scenic drive from all East Hawai'i has to offer, including local attractions such as farmers markets, black sand beaches, waterfalls, and Kilauea crater.
A diversity of dining options are nearby in Kea'au (7 miles), Pahoa (8 miles), and Hilo (14 miles).
The place is yours to enjoy. Host Gina lives on the far side of the property (we share a driveway) in a separate residence allowing for privacy while also being available throughout your stay.
We have a Pack and Play for our youngest guests.
It is highly recommend that you have your own transportation while visiting the Big Island.
Hawaii is a natural paradise where you are likely to encounter geckos, critters and flying bugs. This is a normal part of life here.
You will feel right at home here. The living area is charming and comfortable. The well-stocked kitchen has all you’ll need to cook your favorite meals. Enjoy a soak in the clawfoot bathtub. The natural setting lends itself to memorable stargazing, slow morning coffee and gentle trade winds. The front covered lanai hosts a lovely dining table for meals and game nights. You can also unwind with streaming services on the smart TV. Enjoy stargazing from one of the two back balconies. For our guests who need to mix work and play, the desk in the second bedroom provides a quiet workspace with room to spread out. Much remote work has also taken place from the lanai.
You will have over half an acre of land to call your own during your stay. It is landscaped with mature fruit trees, coconut palms, and many tropical plants. Breathe in the unbelievable fragrance of the tropical flowers. Evenings guarantee the spirited sound of a frog serenade and mornings are alive with bird song. Beautiful towering bamboo shelters the hale in privacy. Please enjoy the grounds and help yourself to any ripe avocados, oranges, prolific lemons or starfruit that you find on our trees.
Centrally located between historic Hilo and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, you will be an easy scenic drive from all East Hawai'i has to offer, including local attractions such as farmers markets, black sand beaches, waterfalls, and Kilauea crater.
A diversity of dining options are nearby in Kea'au (7 miles), Pahoa (8 miles), and Hilo (14 miles).
The place is yours to enjoy. Host Gina lives on the far side of the property (we share a driveway) in a separate residence allowing for privacy while also being available throughout your stay.
We have a Pack and Play for our youngest guests.
It is highly recommend that you have your own transportation while visiting the Big Island.
Hawaii is a natural paradise where you are likely to encounter geckos, critters and flying bugs. This is a normal part of life here.
Property manager
Gina Franchini
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number GE-187-856-5376-01, TA-187-856-5376-01, 150442310000
About the area
Keaau
Keaau is home to this holiday home. 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.
Keaau, HI
What's nearby
- Hobby Garden Hawaii - 12 min drive - 4.6 km
- Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 17 min drive - 16.8 km
- University of Hawaii at Hilo - 22 min drive - 21.1 km
- Port of Hilo - 24 min drive - 24.0 km
- Ha'ena Beach - 31 min drive - 17.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kaleo's Bar and Grill - 6 min drive
- McDonald's - 12 min drive
- Kurtistown Cafe - 15 min drive
- The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - 12 min drive
- Lemongrass Restaurant - 12 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Gina Franchini

Hi- I am a long-time resident of Hawai'i Island and just love it here. It's a very special place, after all.
My daughters were raised here and we are now venturing into hosting guests ourselves.
We love to travel and are excited to welcome travelers to A Hale Away From Home. See you soon!
My daughters were raised here and we are now venturing into hosting guests ourselves.
We love to travel and are excited to welcome travelers to A Hale Away From Home. See you soon!
Why they chose this property
Come see how we live here in East Hawaii.
Languages:
English
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