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Unwind at your Perfect Jungle Retreat

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Welcome to Peace of Paradise!
Cozy living/entertainment room.
Cozy living/entertainment room.
Cozy living/entertainment room.
The master bedroom with ensuite bath.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 2768 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • Hobby Garden Hawaii
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Unwind at your Perfect Jungle Retreat

Welcome to Peace of Paradise - A New Vacation Rental with Hawaii Life Vacations!

Our jungle get-away surrounded by an acre of fruit trees and tropical landscaping is the perfect place to unwind from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy all the Big Island has to offer. This home will make you wish you never had to leave! Individual bungalows separated by walkways and decks create living spaces as unique and beautiful as the surrounding gardens, allowing you to truly feel a part of the outdoors. There are three separate living areas (detached bungalows) connected by decks and walk ways. Both the bedroom and living room bungalows feature large floor to ceiling windows, giving you a wonderful peak into the lush setting

The first bungalow is a large open living room with a (small) TV and DVD player. Note: There is no cable or satellite here. This space can be an entertainment room – for movies or games, a great place to meditate, or even curl up with a good book. There are sleeping mats in the living room for extra guests.

Across the lanai from the living area is the second bungalow and the charming master bedroom ensuite. Sleeping commodities include a comfortable full size bed in the bedroom with mosquito netting. The lovely soaking tub is a favorite spot to relax and look out over the garden, through the surrounding windows – you have complete privacy. Behind the bedroom outside is an enclosed outdoor shower for quick convenient rinse offs.
Please expect to share your space with some of our friendly Hawaii geckos, lizards, coqui frogs, birds, and plants.

The lush tropical landscaping includes numerous citrus, mango, lychee and starfruit trees. The pond feature which leads over a small bridge to a Zen-like garden makes this a calm and beautiful getaway that is not to be missed.

1 Bedrooms, 1.25 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Beds: 1 Full, 2 Floor Mats
Full Kitchen
All Cooking Utensils
Microwave
BBQ Grill
High-Speed Internet/Wifi
Flat Screen Television (Small, DVDs only – No Cable or Satellite TV)
DVD/CD Player
NO Washer & Dryer
Many Restaurants Close
Hilo - 20 minutes
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 45 mins
No Smoking
No Pets

DISCLOSURE: There is no Washer/Dryer

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-19-364012
NUC-19-1533
TA -086-683-4432-01

Property manager

Jolanta Valencia
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-086-683-4432-01, GE-086-683-4432-01

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this cabin is in a rural area and near the beach. Port of Hilo and Hilo Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can 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 scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 26 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Port of Hilo - 28 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Ha'ena Beach - 32 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 33 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kurtistown Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Thep Thai Cuisine - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unwind at your Perfect Jungle Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unwind at your Perfect Jungle Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unwind at your Perfect Jungle Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unwind at your Perfect Jungle Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center and Lava Tree State Monument are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Art & Jackie J.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice piece of paradise
Very relaxing.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay in Hilo.
Very much enjoyed our stay. Property was just as advertised. No difficulties at all. Everything was seamless.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

Complete bliss
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: Pictures don’t do this place justice. The yard is lush , private and full of color. All 3 bungalows have full views of the gardens with complete privacy. Listening to the rain , the frogs or even the roosters was so cool. The bathtub and dining room were my two favorite spots. The neighbors dog barks from time to time but besides that it’s a beautiful slice of paradise in the jungle. Such a unique place to callHome for your stay
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jungle bungalow oasis
This place is magical! We loved the separate bungalows and the walkways connecting each, and being surrounded by thick towering plants and trees with patches of lava rock and mossy grass. Staying here felt kind of like glamping in the jungle but way better than that. It has everything you could ever need while still being surrounded by nature. It was also a good location between Hilo and Volcanoes NP. As mentioned in other reviews, there's definitely noise from the chickens, frogs, and birds - but that's all part of the experience! Luckily there was a nice standing fan in the bedroom that drowned out any noise so even my 8 month old baby could sleep through the night. The neighbors were close but kept to themselves. All in all - this was the coolest place I've ever stayed in!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Cozy Little Hideaway
Spacious and private! You really do feel like you're out in the rainforest in this secluded little bungalow. We can't decide if the kitchen, living room, or bedroom was our favorite space - but it's worth it to come the that bathtub alone!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine M., Lincoln, nebraska

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing
I loved staying here. The only negative thing I could say is the neighbors have dog(s) that are outside all night and whine and bark. By night two this blended in with all the other sounds of chickens and frogs and rain (which we loved). On the first night one of the dogs came walking up to the deck to say hi. He was very sweet. He hung out for a while then left. Maybe he just wanted to come back, and his human wouldn't let him and that's why he was crying every night. I would stay here again even with the dogs talking all night.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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4/10 Poor

Lauren R.

Unfortunate new development
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I stayed at this property for a month in 2021 and was so excited to return again for three weeks at the beginning of 2023. Upon arrival, the place was so magical - just as I remembered it. Unfortunately though, in the time span since I had last been there, the neighbors got new dogs who barked for many long stretches throughout the day and night, sometimes for hours at a time. Sadly, it greatly affected my ability to enjoy my time at the property and I had to move a week into my stay. While this was an unfortunate development, the team at Hawaii Life Vacation Rentals was so helpful and accommodating in finding me a new place to stay. They took my concerns seriously and were both prompt and caring with their communication. I'm sad things didn't work out with this house, but I am very grateful to have had the support of Hawaii Life, specifically Jolanta & Robinette. Thank you ladies for finding me a new place to stay! It turned out to be a really wonderful place to finish out my stay on the island. Though I may not be able to recommend this property (as long as the barking remains), I highly recommend booking with Hawaii Life Vacation Rentals!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Wonderful setting in the jungle and the set up with the three separate “bungalows” makes it feel very tropical. It’s away from the hustle of town and hotels, but not too far from the sights and activities of the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Oasis for the spiritually minded
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 our stay at Peace of Paradise. We didn't realize that air conditioning not always available on the Island, however nights were very comfortable. There are people next door that make happy sounds, but you can't see them. I will stay at Peace of Paradise again when visiting family.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P., Novi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
Beautiful location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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6/10 Okay

William W.

Peace of Paradise
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: the property is very private even though there are close neighbors on each side and in the back. kids on one side very noisy and animals (dogs and chickens) have their early morning routine with greeting the day. No laundry facilaties make an extended stay difficult since there were no extra bed linens or towels. the bed was comfortable with extra pillows. no comfortable outside furniture available
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Retreat
I rented this house for a month long solo getaway and it was PERFECT! Stepping on to the property for the first time was incredible. The magic of the house and the surrounding land is even better in person than in the photos. The house is beautifully decorated and so homey. I will say it did take me a while to get used to the local critters - mainly the geckos. They liked to surprise me in the bedroom and the bathroom. I'm sure I scared them more than they scared me! 😂 The neighborhood is lovely. There are neighbors to either side of the property. You can hear them, but you can't see them. I actually found hearing them to be very comforting. It was nice to know there were others around while still feeling like I had my privacy. The property manager, Jolanta, was incredibly responsive and maintenance was always there within the hour anytime I had a problem. I so enjoyed this little oasis and hope to return soon!
Stayed 24 nights in Nov 2021
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Aubrey C.

Picture perfect paradise
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Peace of Paradise was truly a gem and a pleasure to call home for 4 nights. The tropical lush grounds made you feel a world away, and that’s exactly where I wanted be. Location was great for our daily explorations of the Hilo side of the island. The neighborhood dog visitors were surely a perk for us, may not be for some. The wildlife at night does get quite audible. It wasn’t an issue for us and truly added to the experience of checking out of reality. If you are a light sleeper you may want to bring ear plugs. Peace of Paradise was perfect for us. Mahalo.

8/10 Good

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique tropical experience
This was a lovely place to stay. Having three separate living areas connected by wooden walkways was fun and unique. The property was gorgeous, with lots of beautiful flowering plants and trees. One thing guests should be aware of is that this is in a residential neighborhood, so it did not feel quite as private as expected, with noise (mostly music, and loudspeaker one day) and visiting dogs on occasion. That said, it was lovely, spacious, and certainly a good value. It was also just 30 miles from Kilauea volcano, which was erupting - ! - and about an hour from a beautiful botanical garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Place
This was a great place - we enjoyed the space. Get there in the daylight as the entrance is easy to miss at first but that adds to the privacy, although you will hear the neighbors through the frogs. A heads up that we were visited by the neighbor's dogs (4 of them) at various times, not to mention the feral kitties. We are animal people so the visits didn't bother us although it was hard not to feed the ferals. We took baths just to enjoy the spectacular view in the bathroom, and I spent a lot of time in the bedroom since the windows made it feel like being outside. Same with the living area. Kitchen had what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Melanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Beautifully Decorated......
This property is beautifully decorated and the garden is nice. The biggest issue we had was that it was very close to the neighbors so we heard screaming children which made it feel less private. We could see the neighbors place as it was about 50 ft away. Also the wandering roosters and chicken farm two doors down presented a bit of a problem for sleeping as they liked to crow at about 3 am until about noon everyday. We closed the windows which helped to buffer the sound of the roosters, but it made the place very hot and uncomfortable for sleeping. If they install air conditioning for the bedroom it would be great. Another small change of adding a handheld sprayer to the bathtub would have made it slightly more comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful oasis
We stayed here for a week and loved it. The area is surround by beautiful Hawaiian plants and flowers. Had all the essentials we needed and was just a short drive to Hilo and an easy day trip to the volcanoes and Kona. Thanks for letting us stay at your wonderful home
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Noreen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely a slice of paradise!
This place is a magical slice of paradise & is filled with tiny details that make it feel like a home and place to relax rather than a cookie-cutter vacation rental without a personality. The scenery & plants in the property had us in awe the whole time. It’s exactly what we were hoping for—a little seclusion, so it was worth the drive for us. Never saw the neighbors. The jug of water was much appreciated. The sound of the frogs is actually quite cute and soothing despite being loud. The MANY roosters were a thing though...1 am, 4 am, 6am. A bit hard to contend with if you aren’t used to it. Ear plugs and white noise from our phone definitely helped. Also, we’d recommend the first time you get there to be in daylight...it would have been a different feeling if we went there for the first time in the dark.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and unique
Lots of space indoors and out. Terrific response time from the property manager when we had questions. Gorgeous landscaping.
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Natalie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We loved the cozy cabin feel!
We had a very comfortable stay and would recommend it for those looking for a slightly more rugged experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yun C., Honolulu, HI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lush tropical stay on Big Island
My sister and I stayed here for a month and we felt like we were staying in a lush cabin in a tropical rain forest! We were surrounded by nature the whole time, including geckos, chickens, and lots of friendly cats. The garden was beautiful and full of all different kinds of greenery & fruit trees. On clear nights, we were able to see stars across the entire sky. Whenever we needed some additional maintenance help, the property manager was quick to respond or send someone over to help us. The rooms themselves were clean and equipped with items that made it feel homey. Overall we had a fun stay, mahalo!
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing
Loved our time here! It was very peaceful and the location was perfect for visiting volcanoes national park and the whole southern side.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frederic D., Penthaz, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
Wonderful and peaceful place, I would definitely go back as soon as I have the opportunity. It’s a great location to visit the Volcano NP and Hilo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

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