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Wonderful oceanfront oasis on the cliffs with breathtaking lanai view & sunrises

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On the beach
Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
TV, books
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41570 sq ft

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Keaau, HI
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo30 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Hilo31 min drive
  • AirportHilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)33 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarlsmith Beach Park36 min drive

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8/10 Good

While the interior was a bit dated and beds not too comfy, the views were outstanding. Sunrise never got old even on a c...
Cheryl H.
Mar 4, 2024

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wonderful oceanfront oasis on the cliffs with breathtaking lanai view & sunrises

Hale Kai

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Hale Kai means Ocean House, and it's easy to see where this home gets its name. At this oceanfront escape on the cliffs of Hawaiian Paradise Park, you'll enjoy beautiful, unobstructed ocean views and a large wraparound deck where you can barbecue, dine in the sun, and glimpse passing whales, turtles, and dolphins. Whether you're planning a family vacation or a romantic escape - proposals have even happened on this deck - you'll love having wall-to-wall glass doors for watching the waves crash on the cliffs.

Hale Kai is located in the Hawaiian Paradise Park neighborhood, which sits just 17 miles south of Hilo and 12 miles north of Kapoho. You'll be half a mile from an oceanfront park on Beach Road, just across the neighborhood from a two-mile trail that leads through the jungle out to swimming access at Ha'ena (Shipman) Beach, and a few minutes from a grocery store, several cafes, and a gas station in Orchidland. Pahoa's cute shops are only 10 miles away, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is about a 30-mile drive from the house.

THINGS TO KNOW
This rental is managed by Vacasa Vacation Rentals of Hawaii, LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

County permit number: STVR 19-360529
County permit number: NUC 19-1340
Other permit number: TMK 3150580500000

State/province tax number: GE-184-941-5680-01

Property manager

Vacasa of Hawaii

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,570 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

22675
Oceanfront Home Cliffs House
Oceanfront Home Cliffs w/ Stunning Views Deck & Amazing Sunrises
Oceanfront Home Cliffs

About the neighborhood

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this vacation home is on the beach. Lyman Museum and Palace Theater are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kilauea Caverns of Fire and Lava Tree State Monument. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 11 min drive
  • Ha'ena Beach - 27 min drive
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 30 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 31 min drive
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 20 min drive
  • Kaleo's Bar and Grill - 11 min drive
  • Subway - 19 min drive
  • Lemongrass Restaurant - 19 min drive
  • L & L Drive-Inn - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful oceanfront oasis on the cliffs with breathtaking lanai view & sunrises pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful oceanfront oasis on the cliffs with breathtaking lanai view & sunrises?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful oceanfront oasis on the cliffs with breathtaking lanai view & sunrises?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful oceanfront oasis on the cliffs with breathtaking lanai view & sunrises located?

This Keaau vacation home is on the beach, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zach C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice spot for vacation!
This is was a great place to use as home base while on vacation. It is a simple house with plenty of space for everyone. I would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
While the interior was a bit dated and beds not too comfy, the views were outstanding. Sunrise never got old even on a cloudy or rainy morning. We’d choose this again if we return to the big island.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Marge H., Altoona WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunrise views
Peaceful, relaxing location to enjoy nature.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

brian l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hale Kai in HPP
Really great location. The house, however, was obviously cheaply built and cheaply decorated. It was also hot as heck! No insulation apparently, and no blinds in the great room to block the heat from the sun.There were ceiling and floor fans, but the ceiling fans were noisy. The kitchen was not well outfitted--as though someone made a list of utensils but had never cooked. We had a great time, but I will look for alternatives to Vacasa the next time I am looking for a vacation rental
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Ocean View
We stayed on property for a hiking trip and house fully met our needs. It was fully equipped and supplied even with a bag of ice in freezer. The main reason we rented property is the incredible view of the ocean from the living/dinning room and back porch. House is just 50 feet from a cliff at the ocean front and seeing/hearing the waves crash into the cliff is mesmerizing. The main negative is no AC. House gets warm during day and windows need to be left open at night. While nights are relatively pleasant you need ear plugs to sleep do to outside bird chirping all night. We had problems with the coded door lock so used the emergency lock box key entire time. Property manager promptly gave us lock box code to access key. The house uses rain water system and recommends bringing your own bottled water.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Stunning
Bright, fresh space with a stunning view! Mattresses were firm, kitchen was well stocked, and the space was welcoming. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
This property has a beautiful view and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wei H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best ocean view
Very clean and spacious with the best ocean view. The sunrise is phenomenal.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Bay Area

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful ocean view! Peaceful, amazing star gazing!
I highly recommend this well kept cheery house. My friend and I called it our home for the week. The balcony has wonderful views of the crashing waves & cliffs. Perfect place to roll out your yoga mat or gaze at the stars! Thank you to the owners.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate V., Ashton Creek, British Columbia, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible view of cliffs and sea!
This home was lovely and it's position on the cliff overlooking the ocean was incredible. I spent a great deal of time watching waves and birds. It's away from the crowds but still a reasonable drive from Hilo or the volcanoes national park. We absolutely loved it here and did not want to leave.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caesar S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property with amazing views!
This house is incredibly located on the cliffs south of Hilo, and while there is no beach, the waves crashing against the lava cliffs and beautiful sunrises make this place very special. We had a wonderful stay managed by Vacasa. Directions were clear, check in/out process simple and the property was very clean and had all the amenities you may want and then some: boogie boards, snorkeling equipment, binoculars. The outdoor patio is perfect for enjoying a breakfast or dinner and listening to coqui frogs in the nearby jungle. The whole-house fan negated the need for the A/C with all the ocean breezes and cool rain falling daily. Loved our stay, want to go again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Robert K., Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean front home
House was very comfortable, except a little hot (for us Canadians) when you came home at the end of the day. Cooled off nicely with the windows open and the fans, but for sleeping the room with two single beds was still pretty warm. Great views into the ocean, very private. It is quite a drive for any groceries, restaurants, activities ....but that's what it takes to get the waves crashing as you sip your evening cocktail
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house and grounds
We loved this house and grounds. The house was hot in the afternoons but cooled off at night. Some of doors were tricky to lock and unlock. Due to no street sign, directions to house were hard to follow the first time around.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Prachi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carmen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Coastline
As soon as you enter the property at Keaau, you realize you are somewhere exceptional. The house is beautifully furnished with a mid-century vibe. The beds are very comfortable, and the kitchen is well equipped. The highlight of the home is the lanai overlooking the Pacific Ocean, an excellent stop for yoga, watching the sunrise, and whales breaching. The property is nestled in a lovely neighborhood but is quite remote, so be sure to bring some breakfast supplies with you for your first night. We spent our days exploring the volcanoes, black sand beaches, waterfalls, gardens, Hilo, and the surrounding area. The house was the perfect place to relax after a busy day and enjoy a BBQ dinner on the lanai—a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking cliff views
This property was so cute and had everything we needed for a great stay. Good location on Hilo side which made it easy to do volcano and waterfalls. We loved the lanai and used it everyday. We had great views of the water and even star gazing at night. The furniture in living room was a little small but we really didn’t use it much. The customer service with Vacasa rentals was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shounak S., New York City

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful oceanside stay
Amazing oceanfront property. The pictures are real and the place shows up as advertised. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine G., Dartmouth, MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Hale Kai Heaven
The house was immaculate. The beds are comfortable. There was plenty of room for the three adults in our party. The most wonderful feature of this rental is the panoramic view on the East side of the house. We were greeted by amazing sunrises every morning!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie E., Santa Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect ocean front stay
Ocean front locations seem rare on Hilo side, so we are appreciative of the availability of this property as a vrbo! Great stay, easy home base for Volcano, Hilo, even Waimea as you must get a burger and fries at Village Burger. Loved the front wall of sliding glass doors to sit and enjoy the ocean on the rainier side of the big island.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yen-Chi L., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness
Million dollar view
The views are breathtaking. This property easily accommodated our family of 2 grandparents, 2 adults and a super active 8 year old boy. We spent 85% of our time on the spacious lanai enjoying the ocean waves crashing into the lava cliffs. There were sand toys, a boogie board, reusable grocery bags and a cooler that we made use on our days out exploring the various beaches. There are a few mosquitos but that didn’t deter us from spending time outside. We explored the cliffs and saw turtles, huge turquoise fish and even an octopus! We would definitely stay here again. The house has plenty of ceiling fans, floor fans to keep you cool at night. We slept with all the sliding doors open so we could hear the waves crashing and enjoy the ocean breeze.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L., Lafayette

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot!
What an amazing place to stay! It was very clean and had almost everything we needed on hand. We were in awe of the sheer cliffs and crashing waves just past the back yard! It was so nice to be in a peaceful neighborhood surrounded only by the sounds of waves and tree frogs. We couldn’t get enough of the ocean breeze sweeping through the house when we opened the three floor-to-ceiling back doors. The sunrises were a joy to wake up for. We knew when renting this house that we’d be driving at least 30 minutes to a shoreline in Hilo where we could get into the water, and about two hours to the white, sandy beaches, but none of that detracted from our experience at this beautiful getaway. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
spectacular views!!
We absolutely LOVED this house and view! The only negative thing that I can say is that there really should be AC units, at least in the bedrooms. Having the sliding doors open during the day kept the house cool, but when they were closed at night, it was pretty warm. Other than that, it was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenae K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oceanfront Calm
The property is lovely and peaceful. We enjoyed the beautiful view and sounds of the ocean. The frogs sang to us all night and the birds all day. It is such a lovely home and relaxing space. Travelers will enjoy everything except for the mosquitos.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for the family!
Beautiful view, and plenty of room for all six of us. Beach towels, ponchos, and some sand toys for the kiddos were much appreciated. Very clean when we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful vista
The views from this property were outstanding. and the property is well managed--spotless, all that you need is there. Its a very comfortable home on a great street. If you stay there, give the local fruit vendors business. wonderful people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021