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Lava Apartment in Paradise!

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Resent lava flow into ocean
Exterior
View from property
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 241.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Kea'au, HI
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lava Apartment in Paradise!

Aloha
Our beautiful one-acre lush tropical paradise is located south of Hilo and near Kea'au and Pahoa Villages in the rainforest..
The one -bedroom downstairs apartment has unique lava walls. 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 2 bedroom are for 1-2 guests/ additional guest $10 pr night per 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

We also have a budget friendly 2Bedroom apt that may be available vrbo#73302
Rain Forest Apt/ 1 bd . has a queen bed in bedroom. .Double futon in living room Vrbo#954567
Our Lava /1bd apt. has 1 queen bed in bedroom. Vrbo#954412
We also have a studio apt. available.. Vrbo#99067


Property manager

Kepi Hains
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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
Property Registration Number TA-053-388-2880-01, GE-053-388-2880-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this apartment is in a rural area and by the sea. University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center and University Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Kea'au, HI

What's nearby

  • Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 19 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Port of Hilo - 20 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 23 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 25 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kurtistown Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hilo Coffee Mill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lava Apartment in Paradise! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lava Apartment in Paradise!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lava Apartment in Paradise!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lava Apartment in Paradise! 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

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Comfortable bed, clean accommodations with plenty of amenities. Hosts were friendly when we met them at checkout, would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful "home base" on the Puna Coast!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The place is wonderful - the antithesis of cookie-cutter vacation rentals with lovely art and aesthetic flair. It's well equipped and maximizes the use of space. Highly recommended - we'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
I loved the place a lot. So much nice art objects and details to explore on the property. And the hosts are awesome. Super friendly and always have a great idea on what to do and where to eat.Thanks a lot
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lech J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Suuuuper!
Everything was excellent.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable Stay
Every detail was well thought out. From parking (excellent) to communication, instant check in, and extras available like beach chairs and a cooler. Very clean and comfortable studio apartment with most everything you need. Even a nice grill to use.Hosts were available to answer questions and provide local tips and were very polite and respected our privacy.A quiet setting (except for the local frog population) and beautifully landscaped and maintained.A great stay. Easy access to beaches and Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment!
Great little apartment with amenities. Jim and Kepi gave us insight on local happenings which were fun to attend! There was also snorkeling gear, boogie boards, cooler, chairs and an umbrella available for use! Over all great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A bit funky but a nice place.
One bedroom with the toilet room in the bedroom and the shower/sink off the kitchen. But it's rural, in a nice neighborhood, and the owner (the one we met) is very friendly. The place has a good low-key feeling. I would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Great location for trip to Volcano National Park and to Hilo and all it's waterfalls. Large rooms and cool enough with fans and no air-conditioning
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weeklong stay
Nice, relaxing, laid-back. Very very easy in and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay
We loved our stay. It was clean. The outside is beautiful! Mahalo.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little place
Had a great time staying here. Thank you
Stayed 16 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts
It was close to Hilo and Volcano park, it was clean and private. Nice place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

cindy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Local flavor
The property is just as described and the host is very nice. Just a couple of things to consider: the toilet is very low, so if you have knee or back issues, this may not be your place. Also there is no air conditioning. We were absolutely fine, but I don’t know how hot it would be in the summer. The drive across the island is 1.5-2 hours, so plan ahead. Overall, I would stay here again. It was comfortable and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lava Apt
Property grounds well maintained (Tropical Garden) with ample parking. Our apartment was neat, clean and efficient. The property owners live on site and were very friendly and helpful with any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful yard, cute unit!
Unit is in a separate building with several units. Ours was the farthest to the left and very nice. The rain at night was slightly loud on the metal roof but not so that it was a problem. The location is good for activities in the area. Only regret is not meeting the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hawaiian fun
Very nice time in a convenient, colorful location.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Pleasant and Relaxing Stay
We were very please with our stay. The accommodations were perfect and our hosts were responsive. We did not have any issues at all, and the premise was equipped with everything we needed. The surrounding area was very quiet, clean, and safe. The garden was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kj T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great little hidden gem
Cute decor…Great little hidden gem…just wish it had AC.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nghia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Speechless paradise
It’s actually the best place and host for me and my boyfriend. We had such a wonderful stay and awesome time. Lots to do yet more awaits for our next return. If i could give 10 stars, it’d definitely be 1000 stars. Perfect gorgeous place full of amenities especially the host did the laundry for us while we were out exploring. Come see the lava bedroom for yourself because I could sleep so much better inside such magical vibes
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice lava house!
Great place! Clean, calm, convenient and well equipped. We loved our stay! Host where welcoming and gave good advices.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome big little bungalow
The attention to detail of this place is so great. Everything was so well cared for and the decor is so cool you just want to hang out and make tiki drinks and chill. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

MacKenzie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location with Everything You Need
My stay at this apartment was fantastic. The location was great. Close to Hilo for shopping, dining, and exploring the local sights, as well as to local beaches and Volcanoes National Park, yet the apartment itself was in a quiet area. The apartment was clean upon arrival, and it had all the necessary kitchen essentials, beach towels, etc.. Would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient stay on the Big Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfort in Lava Apartment
Easy access on the ground level. The kitchen had all we needed. Comfortable bed, Awesome shower, enjoy our host
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it
This was our second stay here. We love this cute, funky little apartment. Jim & Kepi are sweet, solid folks. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrea L., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely enjoyed our stay
The hosts were wonderful, we enjoyed getting to meet them in person and talk with them about the area. They had great suggestions on what to do and where to go. The unit we stayed in had beautiful artwork, was clean, and had everything we needed. We will definitely be back again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kepi Hains

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Jim & Kepi Hains

Why they chose this property

We have been at the property for 19 years. Love working on the landscaping and decorating the interior. Most of all we love meeting our wonderful guests from all over the world. Next best thing to traveling.

What makes this property unique

We are close to the main Hyw to get to all the sites and it is beautiful and lush here.

Languages:

English

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