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Ocean Bluff Home on Hamakua Coast - Hale Hamakua

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Sweeping Oceanfront Lanai Views
New Kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91784 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Papaaloa, HI
  • Place, Hakalau Beach Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, World Botanical Gardens
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Zip Isle Zip Line
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Bluff Home on Hamakua Coast - Hale Hamakua

Welcome to Hale Hamakua!

This beautifully decorated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is located on a private acre parcel along the Hamakua Coast just north of Hilo where there is nothing to block your views of the mighty Pacific! The large open windows fill the home with light, beauty and magnificent views. Come during the winter months and you will have a front row seat for all the whale activity that you can possibly take in.


The kitchen is large and easy to work in and of course has all the amenities that you will need to cook up those scrumptious island meals. The master bedroom with its en-suite bath, king size bed, private ocean view lanai and entertainment center with TV and DVD, plus wall AC unit is the perfect escape after a long day of sightseeing.

For the other members of your family and kids, there is a TV room, too with another flat screen TV and DVD player. There are 3 other bedrooms with a queen (with wall AC unit), a full size bed (with wall AC unit), and one twin, plus 2 twin sofa beds in the living room. Everyone gets their own space!

From this convenient location, explore old Hilo town with its great farmers market and historical museums and must see stops. Also discover beautiful Akaka Water Falls Park and the Old Mamalahoa Highway, the original highway built back in the 20’s that took you from Hilo town to the beautiful horse country of Waimea.

From the house, you’re only a short 20 minute drive to the south to Hilo, 20 minutes to the north to Honokaa town, Waipio Valley and from there just another few minutes to the beautiful white sandy Hapuna Beach.

Come to Hale Hamakua, your vacation destination on the east side of the Big Island!

Please expect to share your space with some of our friendly Hawaii geckos, lizards, birds, and plants.

- Ocean Front Home!
- 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 9)
- Beds: King, Queen, Full, Twin & 2 Twin Sofas in the Living Room
-Wall AC units in the main bedroom, as well as the ones with the queen and full beds
- Big Screen TV
- Full Kitchen with Dishwasher
- All Cooking Utensils
- Microwave
- BBQ Grill
- Washer/Dryer
- WIFI Broadband Internet **wifi speeds in this area are not sufficient or ideal for those trying to work remotely, Speeds will only handle basic internet usage.**
- Telephone
- DVD/CD Player
- Linens/Towels Provided
- Deck/Balcony
- Ocean View
- Great Snorkeling Close
- Many Restaurants Close
- Kilauea 45 min.
- Hilo 20 min
- No Smoking
- No Pets.

Hawaii Life Rentals is a locally owned, licensed real estate company with rentals on Kauai, Maui, Oahu, and Hawaii. We offer on-island personal assistance and Concierge services.

Rates do not include taxes, cleaning and applicable fees.

Hawaii Life/VRBO bookings: Guests must sign a rental contract within 48 hours of booking to confirm the reservation.

STVR-19-363927
NUC-19-1560
TA-072-896-7680-01
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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Smoking

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Important information

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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
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Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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Ninole

Located in Ninole, this vacation home is near the beach. Akaka Falls State Park and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include World Botanical Gardens and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. Onomea Tea Company Estate and Pacific Tsunami Museum are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Papaaloa, HI

What's nearby

  • Hakalau Beach Park - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • World Botanical Gardens - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Zip Isle Zip Line - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 24 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laupahoehoe Farmers Market - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Bluff Home on Hamakua Coast - Hale Hamakua pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean Bluff Home on Hamakua Coast - Hale Hamakua?

As of Mar 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Bluff Home on Hamakua Coast - Hale Hamakua on Jul 17, 2026 start from $379, 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 Ocean Bluff Home on Hamakua Coast - Hale Hamakua?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Bluff Home on Hamakua Coast - Hale Hamakua?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Bluff Home on Hamakua Coast - Hale Hamakua located?

Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is steps from Hamakua Heritage Corridor, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Umauma Falls and World Botanical Gardens. Zip Isle Zip Line and Kolekole Beach Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 70 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for our home away from home. Views were amazing! Loved watching the sunrise!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family of 7. The views are amazing and the property well kept. It's about a 30 minute drive north of downtown Hilo. So quiet and peaceful. The keys were in a lockbox and we had no trouble checking in or checking out. We did not need to contact the host during our stay but did get messages with directions before arrival and reminders prior to checkout. We really enjoyed the local feel of the property and look forward to coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nelda B.

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

Gorgeous views!

Spacious and relaxing place to rest after sightseeing, hiking and long days at the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

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

Anniversary

Beautiful spot. Beautiful home. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HEIDI S.

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

Beautiful place

This property is located in a great location. Was clean and what we expected it to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel O.

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

Great experience

The instructions were clear and the chckin and checkout was smooth. I would totally book again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

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

Hilo side tropical paradise

This house was excellent for the 2 of us , our 2 grandsons and our Mother-in-law.Gorgeous view from the covered lanai, multiple whale sitings and easy access to Hilo, Volcano and lots of fun hikes.Well appointed kitchen , good AC and pretty decent WiFi a godsend since there was 0 cell reception!Our concierge was extremely responsive and helpful and we even enjoyed the roosters!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris s.

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

Nice house on the coast

The house was well equipped and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay and will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg O.

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

Loved this House!

If you're wanting quiet country living then this place is for you. House was very nice. Views are amazing! We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie B.

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

Amazing property - so homey

Delightful all along
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy S.

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

Perfect for our family vacation!

This house was such a lovely welcome for us on our first trip to Hawaii! The house was spotless (our most important criteria) and provided everything we needed for a fantastic week, including beach towels and a cooler. Plus, the view from the back deck is breathtaking! I could have stayed out there all week except that there are so many things to do on the big island. Mahalo for an unforgettable vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big Island Celebration

The property was plenty big for our party of eight. There were spots for all of us to have time to ourselves after a day of sightseeing or spending time at the beach. Though it is far from the Kona sights, we didn't mind. There is plenty to see and do in Hilo. Volcanoes National Park is only about an hour away as is Hapuna Beach for snorkeling. The zoo in Hilo is well-kept, beautiful, and free! We had a wonderful time celebrating college graduations on this beautiful property.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard W R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely solitude

The property was clean, if a bit too well-used. Views were wonderful and ocean-oriented. Rooms were airy and bright. Geckos, frogs, and birds were an added gift!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

bernd b.

A truly wonderful stay !

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We very much enjoyed our stay - the house was in excellent condition, clean and well stocked with all and everything one would need to have a restful vacation. The peace + quiet and the fantastic view from the back porch was exactly what we needed - a big thank you to Jeana and her team.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B.

Comfortable and Private

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent 10 nights at this very comfortable and private home. The lanai was our favorite spot. Great place for a morning cup of Kona coffee to start your day.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

JP S.

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

J and J holiday

The location and the view were very relaxing. Loved waking up and enjoying slow mornings with a cup of coffee on the deck. The roosters were a little annoying, but we got used to it. The house was in really good condition. The sliding screens and doors could use a little TLC. So sorry the coqui frogs are now as far north as your location. I would eventually like to see a more bike friendly road system on the east coast highway. There are many narrow spots and some not so friendly drivers on the east coast compared to west coast.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura n.

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

Big Island Adventure

A very spacious house that accommodated 9 of us. We chose this location for a family gathering because we live on opposite sides of the world; coming from the Midwest in the U.S. to Japan. Peaceful view on a bluff with a nice outdoor deck. Quiet setting. Lots of outdoor beauty to explore. Volcanos, waterfalls, incredible ocean shores and even an area with hot pools. About 20 minutes to Hilo.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

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

Secluded Oasis

This property is exactly as it's described. It is outside of town (Hilo) by a bit but we knew this going in. The views are spectacular and if you love the sounds of nature this place is for you. The directions are spot on and check in was very easy. The house is perfectly appointed and we loved having the use of beach chairs, boogie boards and the beach umbrella. I would highly recommend this place for groups and families!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

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

Private and Comfortable

We enjoyed our stay at Hale Hamakua. The view and grounds were beautiful. We loved the birds and geckos. We had two couples and the two beds we used were comfortable, and we appreciated the beach towels, chairs, and ice chest (although we could have used a smaller one...). The labeled light switches were a nice touch. The kitchen had everything we needed as far as cookware and dinnerware although it would have been nice to have a few spices available. The main road was close, but the road noise was minimal. We would stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Peaceful Retreat!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the location of this house. It's close to Hilo, but still only a short drive to some great snorkeling locations on the Kona side. There are some great hikes just a few minutes away. The house is well maintained and clean, and the beds are comfy. We loved the privacy of the property! Great Hosts! Mahalo!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

chris s.

Nice house on Hamakua coast

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our group of four adults found the house to be comfortable. We cooked most of our meals at the house and found that it had what we needed in regard to pots and pans etc. The main disappointment in that regard was the lack of a good gas BBQ (although there is a small grill).
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous view

Quiet, peaceful, with plenty of space for everyone and an incredible view of the ocean enjoyed every morning and evening on the deck. It was a perfect location for exploring the Hilo side of the island, something I think too many people overlook. The only down sides were the AC—located only in the bedrooms, the wall units were old and noisy. The place is a little older—careful on the deck—the wood on the railing is rotting and detached in one place. Cleanliness was a little iffy. Overall though, none of these issues kept us from enjoying our stay. Really, sitting on the deck overlooking the water and the beautiful yard was one of the best parts of my trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

LAURA M.

Beautiful location and wonderful views

This is a correction, my last review was for the wrong place, but listed under this house. This place is a very nice size, very nicely appointed, and has a good supply of linens, tableware, silverware. Parking is good. The layout is very nice for bigger groups. The house is quite clean, too. There are two reasons for not giving the fifth star....the water pump is VERY noisy. We were traveling with a pregnant lady and had to institute a no-flush rule after we all were woken up the first night by the water pump at 4am. We have never heard such a noisy pump. The other thing that was not ideal was how far from Hilo it is. The mile marker as you leave Hilo is 3, this is off the road between 20 and 21. Great if you want seclusion, not as convenient as we had hoped for restaurants and shopping.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Amazing view, perfect getaway!

We checked in late (about 9 PM) and it was dark, so we were so excited to see the views the next morning. We were not disappointed when we woke up! Amazing views in every direction!!! Away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Hilo, this home is exactly as described - comfortable, peaceful and relaxing. This is a fully equipped house that has everything you need to enjoy your vacation so you don’t need to go shopping before you arrive. There is a resident chicken (who we named “Bart”) which we got a real kick out of seeing each day when we went outside. There are also resident geckos which again we got a real kick out of spending our vacation with! The property manager is absolutely A++. We are kind of wimpy mainlanders and are used to AC so we did book this home because it had air-conditioning for sleeping (and for the views!). We discovered that the master bedroom air conditioner was not working when we arrived so we sent a text to the property manager Jeana. She got back to us within minutes and had it inspected and replaced literally within a few waking hours. It is clear the owners love this home and want to share it with their guests, and the property managers are the top notch. Mahalo for an amazing vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

ANGELES S.

My hale hamakua experience

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Difficult to find the road to the house, not well marked. Extremely difficult to identify the turn to the home at night or in inclement weather.Upon entering there was a musty smell. Turned on the ceiling fans to circulate the air. Only 2 were capable of multiple speeds the rest were stuck on low speed. Opened the first patio door and the screen door fell out. This happened with each patio door. Not all of the windows had screens and some were not able to open due to needed repairs orr replacement. Found excremental on the floors from geckos presumably. Found hair on all of the dish towels in the kitchen. Also found hairr on bath towels. When reaching into the closet to grab a towel in the master bath. My hand hit something. It was an outlet just hanging out. The master bath shower leaked water all over the floor, almost fell when getting out. The internet coverage cannot handle streaming and cell phone coverage is poor at best. While everything in the house worked. The house overall in my opinion needed lots of TLC. I would not recommend this location to anyone who enjoys their technology or for a family. It is better suited for adults who wish to unplug. Be aware you may have to haul away your own rubbish at the end of your stay. Also keep in mind this house is 20 miles from Hilo and about 26 miles from the Hilo Airport.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019

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