Traveling with the family or taking time for yourself, you'll love coming home to this beautiful home. Three bedrooms each with their own ensuite custom marble bathroom. Just a short walk to the Makuu cliffs to watch the whales go by. The Asian inspired decor is stunning. I have collected art throughout Asia and you are sure to enjoy the many carvings and paintings. The "Man Cave" has a giant flat screen TV, pool table, dart board and more. The home is on one acre and I live in a cottage on property. The landscaped property has many fruit trees for you to "pick" from. I have bikes for your use to explore the area. The home is located in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision. Centrally located to the airport, 20 minutes, lava flow 30 minutes and Volcano National Park 30 minutes.
Property manager
Howard Grant
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Property Registration Number TA-017-332-0192-01, GE-017-332-0192-02
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About the area
Keaau
Keaau is home to this holiday home. University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center and University Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 34 min drive - 33.7 km
Coconut Island Park - 38 min drive - 38.2 km
Port of Hilo - 38 min drive - 38.6 km
Ha'ena Beach - 43 min drive - 29.6 km
Carlsmith Beach Park - 44 min drive - 41.3 km
Getting around
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Kaleo's Bar and Grill - 10 min drive
No. 1 Chinese Barbecue - 13 min drive
Pahoa Fresh Fish - 13 min drive
Blane's Drive Inn - 10 min drive
Mighty Sushi - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave! located?
Situated in Keaau, this holiday home is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Lava Tree State Monument. Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center are also within 16 miles (25 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Property is beautifully landscaped with fruit on the property. The house is large. Offering lots of space to stretch out. I appreciated the provided amenities such as bikes, snorkel gear, and toiletries.
Beautiful house with plenty of space. Outdoor equipment (bikes, surfboards etc) available. The neighborhood was nice and an easy walk to the ocean, but a bit of a drive to get to a town for groceries and supplies. Good communication and suggestions from the host.
The place is located in a quiet and peaceful area. It is only about 20 minutes from Hilo. The place is amazingly beautiful and spacious. It is filled with arts the owner collecting from traveling many places in the world. The house is fully equipped for both short-term and long-term stay. The garden is beautiful with many fruit trees to admire. Highly recommend for travelers/visitors looking for quietness, peace, and nature beauty.
Spacious, clean, furnished "home" located in quiet area. Host very responsive to inquiries and requests. Fully furnished with sports equipment. Property full of fauna that produces fruit (albeit we were there at low season) One drawback - house is located some time from Hilo (depending on traffic) so plan your excurstions accordingly
House was well kept and clean. Layout was great for us, beds were comfortable. The multiple patios were wonderful and the majority of our time at the house was spent at one. Loved having the bikes and would ride to Paradise Point in the mornings to catch sunrise. It really doesn’t get any better.So the caveat…no where in the current listing does it mention no AC. Mornings and evenings are fine. But if you’re there in the late afternoon, it’s uncomfortably warm in the house (if leaving house earlier in the day and closing sliding doors per owners directions).Yes, there’s some warning about bugs. We didn’t find them bad, and if you’ve ever lived in a hot humid location, it shouldn’t bother you. But if that’s a foreign concept to you, take warning.
The property was stunning. The ocean is only a few minute walk which we all enjoyed after dinner. The view and ocean sounds from the lanai was wonderful anytime of the day. The Weber grill made it perfect for grilling dinner every night. The beds were very comfortable and the bathrooms in each bedroom were large. My wife likes to bird and there were no shortage of birds on the property. There are no negatives to say only positives. We truly enjoyed our stay and would choose to stay here again if we return to the big island. Thank you Howard for the wonderful hospitality.
This property was perfect!! Close enough to everything while keeping us out of the busy tourist areas. The home was clean and cozy. Howard was away for the holiday. But, left us with contact info and a binder full of his island favorites. We particularly appreciated the instructions left by him that took us to the Puna trail, which led us to a private(ish) beach. There, we got to view the sea turtles soaking up the sun. We loved staying here, and plan on returning again in there future! Mahalo Howard!!
Me and my family loved the location it was in, fruit trees on the property and very close to a local spot you can go visit that's beautiful for fishing and just relaxing at.
Stayed 5 nights over Thanksgiving. The house is super roomy, the property is beautifully landscaped and the kids loved the pool table and darts. The beach is super close and the sunrises were amazing. This place truly is a tropical paradise!
Our family flew to the island for my daughter’s Graduation to UH Hilo. This was a great place stay. Plenty of room, clean and peaceful. I highly recommend this house.
House was great, plenty of room. Lots of fun things for the family, bikes, pool table, etc.. Nice to know host was close but didn't need anything. House is not far from the coast which is nice, bit of a drive to store, etc..Very quiet and peaceful, especially in the mornings on the big deck.
The property is awesome! It was the perfect get away spot for peace and relaxation!
William L.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
About the host
Hosted by Howard Grant
My name is Howard and I am a contractor on the Big Island. I built this home for myself and 2 sons. The house was a labor of love and did almost all the work myself. My sons are now grown and have families of their own and I felt that it was time to share my home with other travelers. I live in a cottage on the back of the property so I can give my guests privacy when they need it and assistance with questions or issues that may come up. I want to make sure your time on the Big Island is special.
Why they chose this property
This area is the "sunshine belt" of the East side. Walking distance to the ocean and some great fishing spots. Mostly its quiet and private.
What makes this property unique
Each bedroom has its own custom bath. I bought most of the tiles and cabinetry and art during my travels in Asia.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests