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One Acre of Tropical Paradise on the Big Island

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kea'au, HI
  • Hobby Garden Hawaii
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

One Acre of Tropical Paradise on the Big Island

Welcome to Hale O Makani!

BEFORE BOOKING PLEASE READ!! ***This home cannot be used for parties, events, or workers/visitors with heavy equipment and large trucks. This home uses exterior video surveillance and non-compliance with this rule will result in immediate eviction and forfeiture of security deposit. **

This beautifully decorated 3 bedroom 2 bath home is the perfect locale for sightseeing the east side of The Big Island. Being centrally located in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision between the villages of Kea’au, and Pahoa and only about 20 minutes SE of Hilo, you are convenient to all of the sights and sounds that the east side of the Big Island has to offer. From here, swimming and snorkeling one of the many beach parks in Hilo is a 20-30 minute drive and the Volcanoes National Park is only 45 minutes away.

Hale O Makani, named after the owner’s granddaughter sits perfectly on its private landscaped acre with a huge grassy backyard just perfect for those outdoor nights and lots of room for the kids to play. Makani in Hawaiian also means “gentle breeze” and you will certainly capture those phenomenal Hawaiian ocean breezes through the French doors that open up from the large open living room/kitchen. Hale O Makani sleeps 6 comfortably with a king bed in the master, queen bed in the 2nd & 3rd bedrooms. The master bedroom has its own large private bath and French doors that go right out onto the scenic back yard. The hale also has all of the modern amenities that you would want in a vacation rental home including Smart TV, High Speed Internet, Washer/Dryer and covered parking.

Thinking of moving here fulltime and need a place to rent? Hale O Makani is the perfect solution to needing a furnished home until you either purchase or build your dream home in paradise. Be sure and ask about our month to month rates!

3 Bedrooms 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Beds: 1 King, 2 Queens
Full Kitchen
All Cooking Utensils
Microwave
Spectrum Internet
Flat Screen Television
Telephone
DVD/CD Player
Washer & Dryer
Covered parking
Many Restaurants Close
Hilo - 20 minutes
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 45 mins
No Smoking
No Pets

Hawaii Life Rentals is a locally owned, licensed real estate company with rentals on Kauai, Maui, Oahu, and Hawaii. We offer on-island personal assistance and Concierge services.

Rates do not include taxes, cleaning and applicable fees.

Hawaii Life/VRBO bookings: Guests must sign a rental contract within 48 hours of booking to confirm the reservation.

STVR-19-363985
NUC-19-1528
TA-191-237-1200-01

Property manager

Jolanta Valencia
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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 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 TA-191-237-1200-01, GE-191-237-1200-01

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Hilo Municipal Golf Course and Regal Prince Kuhio are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit 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. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Kea'au, HI

What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 14 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 22 min drive - 19.9 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 28 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Port of Hilo - 29 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 34 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thep Thai Cuisine - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Black Rock Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪No. 1 Chinese Barbecue - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pahoa Fresh Fish - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is One Acre of Tropical Paradise on the Big Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at One Acre of Tropical Paradise on the Big Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at One Acre of Tropical Paradise on the Big Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is One Acre of Tropical Paradise on the Big Island located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 9 miles (15 km) of Pahoa Museum and Lava Tree State Monument. Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

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

lovely home and garden

The home was generously decorated with Hawaiian inspired art and crafts. The French doors bring in the tropical breezes.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Very nice house, it has everything you need

The house is in a really good location , I would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise H.

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

Incredible stay

We absolutely loved our stay. The accomodation was the most well equipped rental we have stayed in having everything we could possibly need. The beds were incredibly comfortable as was the sofa and arm chairs. The rental agency were fantastic and easy to contact when we couldnt figure out how to turn the showers on (pull the tap down) and came and provided us with emergy water and torches and checked on us before the storm to make sure we had everythinv we need. 5** from us. Thanks
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya G.

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

Bye mom

Nice and clean quite place to think and remember family
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

ali k.

Excellent house but no dishwasher

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent house but no dishwasher
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Juan & Yadira M., Brooklyn, NY 11215

Peaceful week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the clean, tranquil, beautiful O'Makani. The house is equipped with everything you need. Staying in or returning from a day of sightseeing was a pleasure. And being lulled to sleep by the coquis was an added delight.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Very Nice Stay

We (two families) stayed here for 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was in a very quiet community. We loved it the first sight we went in: lovely Hawaiian decor, even the music was on. It had everything we need, looked very clean/new and well maintained. It had fully equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, plentyof towels and sheets in closets. Kids found board games they enjoyed every evenings. We spent our days exploring, retired to our spacious and comfortable house relaxing. Hilo was beautiful and only short drive away, nearby Lava Tree, Kapoho Tidepools were fabulous. If you're adventurous like we are, you can hike to see flowing lava. Should have stayed here longer, love to come back again.
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8/10 Good

Keith M.

Clean and Comfortable House !!BEWARE OF CAMERAS!!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay at this house!! We went down for a funeral and had to book something last minute and quick. This house had everything we needed and felt very homey.Me and my family stayed from 4/5-4/12/22. After I booked the house I had not read about all the cameras that were installed until scrolling through the description and comments but was to late. Im the type of person that likes my privacy but understand that the owner of the house is just being safe. If I knew about the cameras before, I would not haved booked at all to be honest. But If you dont mind cameras watching you then I recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Dina N.

Great time in HPP

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was perfect. Super clean and all the amenities of home. Nice outside patio with a fabulous yard filled with gingers, gardenias, plumerias, avocados and even a very healthy pineapple plant.The only issues (& they were minor, but worth noting) is they catch their own water so it was a bit smelly when we 1st got there (subsided as the pipes cleared out). It really isn't suitable to drink either and there was no mention of this and I only knew because I have relatives in the area so we were prepared and bought bottled water. I suggest they let their clients know so they can be ready for it. Wifi was a little patchy and AT&T service is almost non-existent. Last thing is there's no trash pickup so if your trash is full you need to take it to the nearby transfer station. Like I said these were minor. The house and yard are fabulous and I'd stay there again in a second. I loved the Coqui frogs and all the lizards.
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10/10 Excellent

Marianne S.

April 23

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Das Haus ist sehr geräumig, sauber u d schön. Tatsächlich gibt es nur 4 Stühle am Esstisch, aber wir haben schnell einen fünften bekommen. Es ist alles da was nan braucht. Es war ein guter Aufenthalt.
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Hale O Makani

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a very nice stay at Hale O Makani. Walking in the door it was immediately clear that the home is well taken care of and very clean. The kitchen was well equipped. The only drawback is that there is no dishwasher, which we did know ahead of time. There was no need for us to buy water, as the water from the tap tasted good. The home felt very spacious. The primary bedroom was huge. I have to say that the bed was very comfortable. Normally, I find that beds in rental homes are very hard. This bed was just right. My daughter, who stayed in one of the other bedrooms, agrees. The breezes cooled the house nicely. After being away during the day, the house was warm from being closed up, but in a matter of minutes, it cooled down because of the cross-breezes. The lack of air conditioning was not an issue. The property was beautiful. It’s on a low traffic street, which was nice. I would definitely stay there again when visiting the Hilo area. Mahalo to the property managers, who were responsive to our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kolby P.

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

Great Home!

Everything about this place was great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Hung C.

Bad rental property.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Please do not rent this property due to the owner watching you from the security camera all the time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Cheryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quiet and Comfortable

The home was very nice and comfortable. The kitchen has everything needed to make family meals. Plenty of towels, etc. However, there are several outdoor security cameras that were not disclosed ahead of time. One of which was pointed directly at the back (otherwise private) patio. For those who value their privacy, Beware!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

My significant birthday

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was ready and in great condition
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10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

2 months in Paradise-

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Having stayed in Hale o Makani a number of times and the fact the owners upgraded some features it made there property very enjoyable.
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8/10 Good

Hale O Makani

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was clean and very nice. Yard was beautiful. It had what we needed and all was comfortable except the guest room bed, it was very hard and was difficult to sleep well but overall it was a lovely place with great views and in a great location.
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10/10 Excellent

Floyd B.

Acre of Paradise Indeed

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We're frequent VRBO guests in this area and the level of cleanliness at Hale O Makani exceeds anywhere else that we've stayed. Not that any of the others were not cleaned; just that this one was exceptional. This is a great location midway between Pahoa town and Keaau. We experienced no issues with Vog, sulphur smell or ash from the current eruptions at any time during our stay. The lovely back yard is indeed a tranquil bit of paradise and refuge from all the sound and fury of Kilauea's current activity.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Catharine G.

April 2018

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house, we were visiting family in Paradise Park so it was a very convenient location.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018
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10/10 Excellent

L.A. D.

Hilo area stay

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent The rental agent was the most helpful person we have talked to. She was smart, pleasant to work with, and very helpful. Every scpore was a five.
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., Oregon

great house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved Hale O Makani. Very nice house in a quiet neighborhood. Clean, lots of towels, and cooking equipment. Great garden with ripe avocados and rambutans in the yard! Would stay there again in a heart beat!
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

M J.

Hale O Makani Review

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Terry M.

Hale O Makani winter 2017

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful winter with Hale O Makani as our home base in 2017! We found the house very welcoming, clean, convenient and comfortable. We liked the layout with the 3 bedrooms, laundry room and large master bathroom. The location was perfect: a short drive up to the highway and only 10 minutes down to the cliffs. The property was lovely in the front but needs some attention in the back. Management, namely Jeana, was very pleasant and helpful. She saw quickly to some repairs that needed to be done and even saw that we got some lounge chairs for the back yard. That made a big difference for us as we were able to relax outside at home and read all our books on the history of the islands and listen to the birds. As we have been to the island many times before we didn't have to be sightseeing every day and loved to relax at the house. A couple of things that could be improved: the master bed was way too soft for us (the middle bed was great), the futon couch is uncomfortable to sit on, the swivel chair is tilted (probably a broken spring), a bigger Smart TV would be better in the livingroom, and the walkway and patio need sprucing up. These were all minor problems for us (except the master bed) and did not impact on our stay at Hale O Makani. Aloha and Mahalo Jeana and the Hawaii Life team.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

All you could expect in paradise.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is well maintained and the property is beautifully kept. All over great value just as described. When we needed Jeana she responded immediately.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Ideal location

Hale O Makani was very clean, quiet and peaceful. The kitchen was well equipped, and the living areas and bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. It was centrally located; we particularly enjoyed The Volcano National Park, the drive along the Red Road and the Kapoho tide pools.

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