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Paleah M.
28 Mar 2025
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LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a!
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 491.4 sq m
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Explore the area
Hilo, Hawaii
- Honoli'i Beach16 min walk
- University of Hawaii at Hilo8 min drive
- Port of Hilo9 min drive
- Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)13 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
LOOK! Kai Cottage coastal getaway in Pauka'a!
Kai Cottage in the quiet Pauka'a neighborhood a few minutes drive north of downtown Hilo is the perfect vacation spot for exploring Hilo, Volcano and the eastern coast of Hawaii Island. This plantation era cottage, built in 1966, is designed to take advantage of coastal trade winds by sitting up off the ground and boasting ventilation windows and ceiling fans. There are nice ocean views across the street from the front lanai. Kai Cottage has two bedrooms, each with a queen sized bed. There is one full bathroom with a combination bathtub and shower located between the two bedrooms, plus a half bathroom ensuite with the larger bedroom. We host up to 4 guests.
The kitchen has a bar height table to seat 4 people comfortably. We have cookware and dishes for most cooking adventures! Enjoy lounging in the living room with a full view of the ocean across the street or on the small front lanai. If you're an early riser the sunrise can be extraordinary here! There is a TV for streaming your own accounts and WiFi is free.
From our location take advantage of the sites of historic Hilo Town like Rainbow Falls, Imiloa Planetarium, Hilo Farmer's Market, and soooo many great restaurants and lovely shops. Downtown Hilo is just a five minute drive from Kai Cottage. Every visitor to Hawaii Island must check out Volcanoes National Park which is a nice half or full day experience. To the north of Kai Cottage is the historic Hamakua Corridor. Visit Akaka Falls, try a cow cuddling experience, or a vanilla farm tour!
Kai Cottage is a Hawaii County licensed vacation rental.
STVR: 19-365316
NUC: 19-1823
TA-044-043-6736-01
The kitchen has a bar height table to seat 4 people comfortably. We have cookware and dishes for most cooking adventures! Enjoy lounging in the living room with a full view of the ocean across the street or on the small front lanai. If you're an early riser the sunrise can be extraordinary here! There is a TV for streaming your own accounts and WiFi is free.
From our location take advantage of the sites of historic Hilo Town like Rainbow Falls, Imiloa Planetarium, Hilo Farmer's Market, and soooo many great restaurants and lovely shops. Downtown Hilo is just a five minute drive from Kai Cottage. Every visitor to Hawaii Island must check out Volcanoes National Park which is a nice half or full day experience. To the north of Kai Cottage is the historic Hamakua Corridor. Visit Akaka Falls, try a cow cuddling experience, or a vanilla farm tour!
Kai Cottage is a Hawaii County licensed vacation rental.
STVR: 19-365316
NUC: 19-1823
TA-044-043-6736-01
Property manager
Salt Water Vacations, Hilo, Hawaii.
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Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number 3270160400000, GE-044-043-6736-01, TA-044-043-6736-01
About the area
Hilo
Located in Hilo, this holiday home is by the sea. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Palace Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Hilo and Naniloa Country Club. Pacific Tsunami Museum and Panaewa Rainforest Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
Hilo, Hawaii
What's nearby
- Honoli'i Beach Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
- Honoli'i Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
- Rainbow Falls - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
- University of Hawaii at Hilo - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
- Port of Hilo - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Kozmic Cones - 5 min drive
- Cafe Pesto - 5 min drive
- Puka Puka Kitchen - 5 min drive
- Kula Shave Ice - 5 min drive
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Hosted by Salt Water Vacations, Hilo, Hawaii.
Languages:
English
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