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Rain Forest Apartment!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Kea'au, HI
  • Place, Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilauea Caverns of Fire
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rain Forest Apartment!

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 looks out lush tropical garden, orchids, anthuriums and lush tropical plants.
Queen bed in bedroom. and Double futon in living room
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 1 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 1 Bedroom apt that may be available.
2 bed Apt/ a queen bed in each bedroom. .Double futon in living room Vrbo#73302
Our Lava /1bd apt. has 1 queen bed in bedroom. Vrbo#954412
We also have a studio apt. available.. Vrbo#99067


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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number TA-053-388-2880-01, GE-053-388-2880-01
Property # 954567
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

About the neighborhood

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this apartment is in a rural area and by the sea. Lyman Museum and Naha Stone are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cave exploring nearby.
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Kea'au, HI

What's nearby

  • Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Pahoa Museum - 13 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 13 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory - 13 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bite The Eye - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nicky's Mobile Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rain Forest Apartment! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rain Forest Apartment!?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rain Forest Apartment! on Jun 11, 2026 start from $128, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rain Forest Apartment!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rain Forest Apartment!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rain Forest Apartment! located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 9 mi (15 km) of Hobby Garden Hawaii, Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center, and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Pahoa Museum and Kilauea Caverns of Fire are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place! Very easy check-in and check-out. Hosts are incredibly responsive, we received all the information we need prior to our arrival. Well equipped apartment, and a great location. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rupp L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is indeed a rainforest apartment as pictured! We really enjoyed the beautiful and lush gardens around the property with magical lighting and sounds at night. The apartment was clean, colorful, and comfortable. Check-in was easy, parking very convenient and private. We really enjoyed our stay and would choose this place again if we returned to the Big Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great and unique in a good way! Clean. The owner had a lovely garden to enjoy. There is a grocery store down the road about 10 minutes. Home and kitchen was stocked with all the necessities. Even a cooler to borrow for day trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay overall. It was so nice going to bed listening to the frogs. Our apt was adorable and the hosts were very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We couldn't have had a better stay! The apartment was clean, spacious, well-maintained and very comfortable. Kepi was a wonderful host. The location is excellently placed between Hilo and Volcanoes National Park. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trev K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time and enjoyed staying here
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our hosts were very gracious and accommodating. We had a wonderful time and had everything we needed. We hope to stay with Kepi and Jim again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen had everything I needed. Shopping for anything/everything was within 2 miles. Depending on you activities, the apt. Is relatively close. Volcano National park was 30 miles away and an easy drive. Kepi even alerted me that the volcano became active. What an exciting event that was. The apt. Was perfect and cozy. I met the property owners Kepi and Jim, wonderful personable people. Would I stay here again? That’s a BIG YES.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay. Beautiful landscape and quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Volha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

freedomn l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully kept property. Super nice and friendly hosts. Jim & Kepi made us feel welcomed and shared their island knowledge. The apartment was very welcoming and comfortable. The geckos are nice to visit with.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the best place I have ever stayed !!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love to stay at the Rain Forest Apartment. Kepi and Jim are the best hosts ever and have wonderful insights about the island. We would not stay anywhere else when we visit our family on the Big Island! Close to both Hilo and Puna making it the ideal location to see more of the island. Lovely and comfortable accommodations for a great price.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy Hawaiian tropical spot! We loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Amazing home away from home

Amazing hone away from home. True Hawaiian unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyrae D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location with soothing sounds of Hawaiian wildlife.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 30, 2024
We enjoyed your stay, Mahalo
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite stay in Hawaii!!

Very clean, comfortable with beautiful artwork and gardens, and everything we needed for the stay. Our hosts Kepi and Jim were so friendly and helpful,recommending great places to eat and visit.places
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax

Was good place to relax and enjoyed our stay. Gardens are beautiful and hosts are friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The "rain forest" gardens were so luscious with a myriad of vines, ferns, flowers and towering plants with quirky little artsy items tucked in. We loved sitting on our porch whenever we were at "home". We felt very safe and welcome. The hosts stopped by to chat and let us know what was happening nearby. Loved that coffee and basic spices were in our kitchenette. Good location for our explorations.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

I couldn't have asked for anything nicer.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 5, 2025
Aloha, Thank you for staying with us, we grately enjoyed your visit, Mahalo
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Affordable lovely 3 day stay

We had an excellent 3 day stay near Hilo. We visited volcanos NP, Richardson's beach, the Macadamia nut farm, and a really neat little zoo close by. Great affordable place to explore the island from.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 20, 2024
Aloha we enjoyed your stay with us, and would love to have you stay with us again Mahalo
Verified

8/10 Good

Krupa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my 1st time using VRBO. Place had nice bird sounds and had great deep sleep at night.Water and other amenities were good. Futon bed was hard but doable. Bathroom shower was slippery for some reason. Owner left nice directions and instructions.Overall, it was a good place to stay between Hilo and Volcano park. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 13, 2025
Aloha Sorry about the slippery shower tiles that is why there was a rubber shower mat hanging in the bathroom. Mahalo for staying with us Kepi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful

Wonderful property and hosts! Loved every minute of our stay! Highly recommend this venue!!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host and location

Fun place to stay when you are exploring the rain forest and National Lava Park. They did a great job creating their own environment that fits in great. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wish we had booked this longer

Lovely place. Wish we had stayed here and just drove to national park instead of staying up there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kepi Hains

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We are Jim & Kepi the hosts of Honu Hale 3. We have lived on the Big Island for 14 years and love to share the beauty and unique qualities of the island with guests.
Aloha is part of our business and talking story is our favorite pass time.
Hope to meet you soon.

Why they chose this property

Beautiful rainforest

Languages:

English

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