Location: Kapoho, Puna District, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (45 Minutes from Hilo Airport, Drive to Volcano & Waterfalls)
Accommodations: Townhouse, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-8)
Our Tropical Retreat features 2 individual 2 br/ 2ba units. One can be rented as a 4 bedroom 3 bath for an additional fee. Great for a couples get away or family reunion. Book all or just one. On site managers make sure your needs are catered to.
Excellent way to experience "Old Hawaii" in style and comfort. Swim with turtles and snorkel with tropical fish on beautiful coral reef in warm, thermal ocean tide pools within walking distance. Enjoy the fantastic sunrises from your private lanai with a view of the ocean.
Easy drive to waterfalls, Volcano National Park, excellent restaurants, and exploration of new lava beach. This is truly a vacation spot to remember, and return to year after year.
We are family friendly and provide lots of extras to pass your "down time" in Hawaii. Come and Enjoy!
Ocean View unit (2br/2ba) or Garden View unit (2br-4br/2-3ba)
We do not use the calendar........please ask for availability
Questions? Just email for the answers.........
Make your dream of a Paradise Vacation come true. We are affordable and reliable.
Aloha spoken here
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Each unit has own washer
- Dryer: Shared, prefer you hang clothes
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Shared Hot Tub: Located on outside deck
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- We provide coolers, beach mats, and shade umbrella for your day trips, 4 bedroom unit available
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: With additional deposit of $300
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Other Activities
- Gated community for safe evening and early morning walks or runs.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$125/night .. $750/week .. $1800/month
3 day minimum $50 Cleaning Fee for stays under 7 nights
Rates are for up to 4 adults - ask for additional rates- Children under 18 free.
e-mail for info.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:


Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1997
Aloha,
My name is Patricia. I have owned Tropical Retreat Kapoho for the past 12 years. It has been delightful meeting and making new friends and sharing this unique part of paradise. I have a small wellness shop in downtown Hilo and love to have guests drop by for some goodness.
Why the Owner Chose Kapoho
This home has evolved into a vacation rental over the years. The area has been a local destination for Hawaiians for over 50 years.
The Unique Benefits of this Townhouse
Each unit has it's own lanai (front and back). Guests have returned year after year due to the friendly homey atmosphere.
Property Photos
- Safe strolling Neighborhood - Kapoho, Big Island, HI - Puna, Hawaii Vacation Rental - Tropical Retreat Kapoho!
- Entry to Townhouse - Kapoho, Big Island, HI - Puna, Hawaii Vacation Rental - Tropical Retreat Kapoho!
- Dining Room - Kapoho, Big Island, HI - Puna, Hawaii Vacation Rental - Tropical Retreat Kapoho!
- BBQ on the deck
- Master Suite OV
- Downstairs bedroom
- Lower rec room
- Spacious Living/Dining Area
- Kitchen in Garden view 4 br unit
- Living room GV
- rec room kitchenette
- Lower rec room 2
- Island outside of house
- kitchenette other side
- Some of our local artists grace the walls
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Corlyn & Ted Altier , Perry County, Ohio
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alberta & Bob , Lake Almanor, Ca
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Tony Braxton , Kailua-Kona, HI
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"We really enjoyed staying here. Snorkeling with the turtles was our favorite family activity. The accommodations were perfect for us. You both were very helpful- and your beds are very comfortable." Thank You, Bob,Diane, Steven and Audrey Sloma
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"We so enjoyed our stay at Kapoho (including Friday's storm)at least it is warm rain- it is 40degrees at our home-The geckos,birds,flowers,fish and turtlesbring back fond memories of our honeymoon and our 20th Anniversary-Thanks"
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Regena Burmeister , Oahu, HI
Homeowner Response:
Thanks so much for your feedback... we look forward to your move to BI.
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.....We had a great time!! Got to see so much of the Island. Your place was exactly what we wanted , hot tub, pool, snorkeling close by our house...your tips and suggestions for our day trips wre "right on". We hope to be back again.