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Lava Apartment in Paradise!

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Resent lava flow into ocean
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Pool
View from property
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Kea'au, HI
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo19 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Hilo20 min drive
  • AirportHilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)22 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarlsmith Beach Park25 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

Common area 1

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
lanai
Tropical Studio Apartment!
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
9.8 out of 10, (139 reviews)
Tropical Studio Apartment!

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number TA-053-388-2880-01, GE-053-388-2880-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation 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
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 19 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 20 min drive
  • Rainbow Falls - 23 min drive
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Kaleo's Bar and Grill - 6 min drive
  • Kurtistown Cafe - 12 min drive
  • Hilo Coffee Mill - 16 min drive
  • Subway - 8 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M., Toronto ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best place to stay on the Hilo side!
This is the second time we stayed here and it’s one of our favourites. Feels like a cottage in the jungle and really embraces the Hawaiian lifestyle. The lava apartment has everything you need to make your stay comfortable, and feels very private. Hosts are super friendly and you can tell they really care about their guests and property. Great communicators and welcoming. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

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

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

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Funky Puna pad
The lava shack was great! We had everything we needed and we loved the art and unique touches at Jim and Kepi’s. They were lovely and very helpful, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M., Toronto ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A true Hawaiian experience!
Loved this place! I can’t say enough good things about it. Very clean and we loved the overall feel of the property. Very easy to find our unit, with a nice welcome note on the surfboard where we parked. Jim was super friendly, there to answer any questions but still respectful of our privacy. The apartment had everything we needed and felt like home. A very cool artsy place and we would definitely stay here again! Thanks for having us Jim and Kepi!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

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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