House of Paddles - Large Private Home with Pool.

We had a very relaxing time. Myself, husband, daughter, son-in-law and 16 month old grandson thoroughly enjoyed every minute. The grounds are gorgeous and the walk to the ocean is short. Our stay was 10/20 - 10/26/18. My only negative is you need more bath towels

House of Paddles is a beautiful home! We were a party of 7 - my husband & I, another couple with their two kids (9 & 12) & Grandma. The home fit us very comfortably. You can tell that the owners take great pride in their home by the way it's beautifully decorated. The livingroom has these two beautiful wood & glass folding doors that we had opened up everyday to the pool area & lanai. What a treat the pool was! The home pretty much surrounds the pool that you can hang out in the livingroom & still be able to keep an eye on the family. We made great use of the pool & comfortable lanai. The bedrooms are spacious & comfortable. My husband & I were lucky enough to get the separate in-law suite which had the outdoor lava rock wall shower. This feature was one of my favorites of the home. The kitchen had just about everything that you needed to cook including a 6 burner gas stove. There was a gas grill, unfortunately the propane tank was empty but it didn't slow us down any & we were able to still make a great meal with what was available in the kitchen. My husband & I rode the bikes around the neighborhood & along the coastline a couple mornings. There's a nice easy footpath along the coastline to explore there & the home is about a block from the coastline. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & will definitely come back!

Mahalo Cory!

P.s. there's no trash pick up in the area but the refuse station is nearby & very user friendly. We didnt mind having to bring it to the refuse station as we would do it on our way out whenever we went driving around. The only suggestion I have is to have extra of the trash liners for the inside house bin & the outside bins. That would help us to help you keep the home clean & free of bugs & critters.

Loved everything about this house. It's was roomy enough for our large family and had everything we needed. The pool was a perfect size and provided some relief from the extra hot and muggy weather. The owner was easy to communicate with and he even gave us access to the wifi while we were there. Definitely recommend staying here, you won't regret it.

This was the perfect place to go to be able to unwind and relax and enjoy the island. The house was beautiful! Pictures do not do it justice. Also, close enough to any stores if we needed anything but had a completely private feel to it. Corey was great to respond to any needs or questions. I would recommend this to anyone considering going to the big island. Thank you so much for giving us a place to have the most unforgettable vacation!

The House of Paddles provided perfect accommodations for our group of 7 adults. The private entrance gate opens to a lush garden area, creating a welcoming environment each time you return. The architecture of the house is also quite charming - not your typical cookie-cutter design.

The entire home is beautifully decorated and feels very comfortable. Beds are large and cozy. Rooms have plenty of closet and storage space for belongings. Common areas provide plenty of room for everyone. Ample ceiling fans throughout the home and additional floor fans keep the temperature cool, even in the muggy weather.

The forecast during our trip was wet and cloudy, but the massive wall facing the pool opens up to frame the beautiful trees and endless rainbows. Lots of lovely trails nearby to explore.

The mother-in-law unit allowed a private space for our parents and includes a separate entrance. They enjoyed their unique outside shower experience.

The outdoor carport was the perfect, private space to toss down the yoga mat and get in some early morning exercise, while taking in the amazing view. Pool toys, bikes and beach gear are provided for use.

The home is a short country drive (about 20 min) from Hilo activities and does require a car. There is ample parking.

Cory is an excellent host! He was friendly, easy to reach and responsive when we needed to contact him. We highly recommend the House of Paddles if you are looking for unique accommodations with an authentic, exotic Hawaiian feel. 💜