Orchid Guest house - Harmony in Paradise On Tropical Acre

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Private seating area with garden.
Outdoor area with plenty of seating looking out to shared 
backyard.
Large bedroom area with comfortable King sized bed.
Bathroom extension area.
Garden with roll down sun shades.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 459.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second bedroom with Sofa bed and table and seating areas

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Orchid Guest house - Harmony in Paradise On Tropical Acre

•The "Orchid" accommodation (Guest house) can sleep up to four guests. It has two spacious and private rooms, each with its own closet and locked door for privacy, separated from each other by a bathroom with a large walk-in shower. The Guest house is equipped with a sink, full-sized fridge, coffee maker, microwave, BBQ and much more, with plenty of room to make food and eat outdoors on the large and private, covered patio.
• The large covered patio has two ceiling fans, dining table and chairs for 4, 2 lounge chairs facing the landscaped yard and orchard, a full-sized barbecue, and 2 comfortable rattan lounge chairs with footstools. There is privacy bamboo screening to enhance separation from the Main House, while still maintaining great views of the lush, tropical landscaping, thus completing the indoor/outdoor living experience that is Hawaii.
• The Guest House is next to the Main house (VRBO 460402) that can sleep up to six people and shares the yard and laundry facilities with the Main house.

• Convenient to:
o Hilo shopping, restaurants and services
o Nearby Keaau and Pahoa towns for: farmer's markets, cafes and restaurants
o Pahoa recent lava flow; Kalapana historical lava flow; Volcano National Park; Richardson Beach (whales in season)
o Newly formed black sand beach, free local zoo; botanical gardens
o Walking/running/cycling on some 100 miles of well packed private roads in the subdivision, with all main roads paved. Are you training for a run, bike race or triathlon? Lots of opportunities to train here!
o Free swimming most days at Pahoa and Hilo in large community pools with life guards.

• Amenities:
o Full sized fridge, coffee maker and grinder, pots, pans, dishes and cutlery for outdoor use
o Propane Barbecue with side burner on large covered patio
o Large walk in shower and toilet in bathroom
o Spectrum high speed WiFi internet service!
o Roku streaming device with flat screen device. Access to Netflix and Prime Video.
o Access to shared washer and dryer

• Rental agreement
o A short term rental agreement and house rules apply to all rentals (to be provided as part of the rental process)

As required by Hawaii regulations, please note:
(A) Quiet hours shall be from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., during which time the noise from the STVR shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors.
(B) Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area.
(C) Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area (gravel parking area).
(D) The STVR shall not be used for commercial purposes.

STVR Registration Number is: STVR-19-355887.
Nonconforming Use Certificate Number is: NUC-19-884.

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[Further accommodation arrangements are available. See also VRBO 460402, the Ohia at the front of the property, that can sleep up to 6 guests. Contact the owners for further information.
- Security cameras outside near entrances.

Property manager

Aki and Laura Lintunen

Languages

English, Finnish

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack & play, high chair & booster seat available.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside on concrete patio only.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-111-562-1376-01, TA-111-562-1376-01, 1505221830000

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 in a rural area and by the sea. Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 22 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Ha'ena Beach - 30 min drive - 19.8 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 33 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Port of Hilo - 34 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 40 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Kurtistown Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Lemongrass Restaurant - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Orchid Guest house - Harmony in Paradise On Tropical Acre pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Orchid Guest house - Harmony in Paradise On Tropical Acre ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Orchid Guest house - Harmony in Paradise On Tropical Acre ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Orchid Guest house - Harmony in Paradise On Tropical Acre located?

This family-friendly Keaau holiday home is located by the sea, 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Ha'ena Beach. Kilauea Caverns of Fire and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth B.

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

Quiet Tropical Retreat

The guest house was the perfect stay for us. It was private, spacious, fully equipped with all you could need and tastefully decorated. The grounds were beautiful and well manicured. We were able to enjoy our days out at the beach and then come back and enjoy a meal from the grill. Having a washer/dryer was another great addition.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

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

In Hilo for Merrie Monarch

What a lovely place to stay while the festival was going on! Orchid House is situated on a beautifully lush acre. Cottage is well stocked, comfortable and perfect for friends to share. Mahalo!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen G.

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

Peaceful

Was a great place to be close to Son and family for grandson 1st birthday! So clean and peaceful and room for our dog to run and play frisbee!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

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

Beautiful

Really nice place. Beautiful grounds. The grounds keeper and cleaning lady were very nice and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russ L.

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

Beautiful & Comfortable

Very nice place in a somewhat remote area, although there are neighbors. Small but comfortable house, excellent patio, and very beautiful yard, bordered by jungle. Feel asleep to the songs of the coqui frogs every night. Good market and shops in Pahoa, about 15 minutes drive. Hilo is close to 30 minutes away. A problem with the water came up a the day before our stay, but Aki and Laura had it taken care of before we arrived, and communicated very well. Very happy with the way they handled the unexpected situation. Great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A.

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

Mahalo

Highly recommended! This was a move for us, not a vacation, so, like most moves, it was quite stressful but Laura was always kind & patient & understanding of our situation. Def made things SO much easier. And her home was so cute & cozy! Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

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

Great place to stay if you are visiting Pahoa, I would highly recommend.

Our experience was amazing from the first contact I had with the property. Aki & Laura made sure we had good instructions on getting to the property and access our guest house. Everything was clean and my granddaughters loved playing in the large yard and they had so many toys to keep them plenty busy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lonny S.

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

Great accommodations, beautiful landscaping, peaceful setting (after getting used to the Coqui frogs

Outstanding, we'd book here again. Oli surullista, ettemme tavanneet talon isäntä. Just outstanding. Oli valitettavaa, ettemme tavanneet talon isäntää. Haluaisin puhua hänen kanssaan.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Alicia V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Inaccurate pricing

Very clean,. Although, you must travel down LONG dusty road to get to location. Warm, although they have fans. I was charged an additional $15 for my young daughter, although we all slept in the same bed. Beautiful landscaping and secure. As a local, I would not recommend booking this location on VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven E.

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

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We stayed there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R., Arlington

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

Lovely, quiet guest house with a beautiful yard

We had a perfect stay in this beautiful guest house in Keaau. It was exactly as advertised. Check in was easy. The property was clean and well maintained. The owners are very kind and responsive. We loved the gorgeous backyard. One night we drove all the way to Mauna Kea to see the stars and when we got back we found that the view was actually comparable on a clear night in the garden - what an unexpected bonus! In our experience, we needed to factor in about 20 extra minutes of driving time for the activities we wanted to do (as opposed to staying in Hilo or Volcano) but the comfort, beauty, and serenity here was well worth it. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodney I.

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

Date Trip

Very satisfied with accommodations Would like a larger TV in living area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Everything we needed

It had everything we needed. The bed was extremely comfortable and the shower had great water pressure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

A very nice and clean property

Basically this home is perfect for a holiday place.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee-Ann B.

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

Very cozy

The cottage is very cozy.. The view was amazing. Very large and open yard, with fruit trees. Oranges, Limes.and Avocado. Aki and Laura was very attentive to any questions that I had. They gave good instructions to get to the place. There was bath towels, hand towels, kitchen towels, beach towels, cooler bag, and beach chairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

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

What a wonderful stay

So wonderful that we extended our stay. Hosts Laura and Aki are attentive and responsive and the property is beautiful, the house is clean, pretty and well equipped. Close to Hilo and Volcanoes, waterfalls and botanical gardens. Absolutely perfect stay!
Stayed 68 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful house and property, and gracious hosts!

We feel so lucky to have found this wonderful vacation rental in Paradise Park. It is so pretty, spotlessly clean, and extremely well appointed, with a beautiful landscaped yard with fruit trees and naive flora. Aki and Laura are the most gracious of hosts, are immediately responsive and attend to any need. We feel so grateful to have had such a wonderful stay in beautiful Paradise Park!
Stayed 61 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kory C.

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

Beautiful, clean property

House wasn't ready at time of check in because of miscommunication about date of our check in, but was handled quickly. The owners are quick to respond. Beautiful property, and very quiet. The smell at night was so fragrant and wonderful. Great experience and would book this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna O.

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

Beautiful and comfortable property

Very thankful for allowing the stay with a dog.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tuilokomana V.

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

Very charming 🤗

This is a lovely place to stay at very charming with all amenities their for you with simple instructions very happy and satisfying especially with the experience of an outside shower was the best ..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meg P.

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

Always beautiful!!!

This was our 3rd stay at this particular property and as always was immaculate, landscaping perfect and well equipped. However, the accommodations changed a bit since our last stay with having to use the kitchen sink since the one in the bathroom was changed out and is not very user-friendly. But in reality, it didn't change the comfort of our stay since it was just my husband and me.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

March 8-15, 2020

Very clean.....amazing grounds..lovely outdoor kitchen and serving and eating areas.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Tropical property

Lovely tropical immaculate property. Koki frogs quite loud so not the place for folks who have hard time sleeping if there are noises. But delightful if you enjoy unusual “music” to sleep by.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

It was perfect for us.

Very clean, comfortable, well equipped guest house. We loved the setting...private and beautiful. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

patrick l.

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

wow

This property is stunning. So well cared for and over equipped for your stay. Hosts were more than willing to offer anything to make your stay better. Lovely fruit trees and grounds made it hard to leave and site see. Location is very private and close to hilo about 6 miles to downtown. This is by far the best guest house I have ever stayed in! Thank you for everything. Pat and Darlene Mahalo.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2020

About the host

Hosted by Aki and Laura Lintunen

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We fell in love with the Big Island in 2000 and built Hale E Komo Mai in 2011. Now we are building new memories with our family, friends, and especially our grandchildren. We look forward to coming back to Hawaii each year while continuing to explore this vast and beautifully diverse island.

Why they chose this property

We are excited to share our 'impractical dream' with you, with a relaxing home to return to after a full day of activities and exploring. You will be surrounded by lush, tropical vegetation and a peaceful neighborhood. We looked at many areas on the Big Island and chose Hawaiian Paradise Park for its acreage that provides quiet and privacy, while still being central to the ocean, trails, parks, restaurants and nearby shopping.

What makes this property unique

A unique and modern property designed with covered walkways that connect all areas. Impressive lava rock columns and circular planter with seating were all hand shaped by a local craftsman. The home maximizes light and captures the trade winds and breezes, with sweet scents drifting indoors from the professionally landscaped gardens. The home is comfortable for a couple or an additional two people. The grassed yard is great for the kids to play, to have a game of bocci ball or croquet, or to just relax on the lounge chairs while enjoying all the tropical trees, fruit trees and scented plants and flowers.

Languages:

English, Finnish