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Your Very Own Private Hawaiian Resort - Top-Rated, Fully STVR Permitted

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a black countertop.
A well-maintained garden with various plants and trees, a grassy lawn, and a clear sky.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a pool, and a barbecue grill.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a door to another room.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a ceiling fan, a guitar, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Accommodating 6 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes 1 outdoor pool and offers ocean views from the patio. Adventure seekers can enjoy hiking, biking, and windsurfing nearby, with attractions like Hobby Garden Hawaii and Pahoa Museum within reach. Golfing opportunities are also available close by.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Keauu, HI
  • Place, Pahoa Museum
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your Very Own Private Hawaiian Resort - Top-Rated, Fully STVR Permitted

Situated facing east to catch the prevailing tradewinds, as well as the morning sunrise, and evening moonrise, the top-rated Hale Ke Kua (Tradewinds House) is a memorable way to relax, unwind and enjoy East Hawaii. Situated on a full acre only 400 yards from the ocean, you can hear the surf break, the whales sing, while enjoying the privacy that only comes with an one house on an entire acre.

Built in 2016, this 3-bedroom 2-bath home offers all the quality and amenities you would need for a great experience, from the high-end stainless appliances and cookware in the kitchen, dining tables for six in the house and on the lanai, 65" TV with Amazon Firestick streaming, as well as a 50" TV in the master suite. The Wi-Fi is 400Mbit+ via Hawaii Telecom, and there is a computer desk, second monitor and mesh office chairs in the 3rd bedroom. There are dual facing loveseats in the living room, and luxurious memory foam mattresses in the individually decorated bedrooms indoors. On the 400 ft2 covered lanai, are a couch, chairs, and seating and dining for six plus an outdoor kitchen, complete with an undercounter refrigerator, sink and Weber gas grill - permanently plumbed into the house propane - no tanks to fill.

Without leaving the property a 12' X 40' salt-water lap pool, outdoor shower, and even a regulation size bocce ball court are just outside the doors.

Less than 30 minutes to south is Pohoiki Beach - the newest beach on earth, a 1/2 crescent of black sand. A must see, along with the Crater at Kilauea. If time and weather align, a guided tour to the top of 13,900 foot Mauna Kea will provide views, a sunset and stargazing experiences available nowhere else on Earth.

We are located about 12 miles south of Hilo, and 10-12 miles by air north of the 2018 Leilani Estates eruption in Lava Zone 1. We are in Lava Zone 3 : 1-5% of Zone 3 has been covered since 1800. We are upwind from the volcanoes, and the tradewinds blow any volcanic gasses away from us. We are also in the HPP 'Banana Belt', receiving about half the annual rainfall of Hilo while typically being 2-4 degrees warmer.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
Smoking in house forfeits all damage deposit.
As a lap pool with a depth of 4 - 5 ft, absolutely no diving is allowed. Children under 12 and non-swimmers must always be accompanied by an adult.
All guests, regardless of age, must be registered. Any unregistered guests will be charged normal nightly rates, deducted from the damage deposit.
Social event over10 persons, smoking on the property or interfering with security cameras violates your rental agreement and forfeits damage deposit.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GE-156-911-3088-01, TA-156-911-3088-01
Property # 1274687vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lava Tree State Monument and Kilauea Caverns of Fire. Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Keauu, HI

What's nearby

  • Pahoa Museum - 20 min drive - 20.5 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 31 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 35 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Port of Hilo - 36 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 38 min drive - 39.0 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lava Thai Food - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Peppercorn Spice House - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Countryside Cafe - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Your Very Own Private Hawaiian Resort - Top-Rated, Fully STVR Permitted have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Your Very Own Private Hawaiian Resort - Top-Rated, Fully STVR Permitted?

As of 29 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your Very Own Private Hawaiian Resort - Top-Rated, Fully STVR Permitted on 3 Sept 2026 start from £1,307, 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.

Is Your Very Own Private Hawaiian Resort - Top-Rated, Fully STVR Permitted pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Your Very Own Private Hawaiian Resort - Top-Rated, Fully STVR Permitted?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your Very Own Private Hawaiian Resort - Top-Rated, Fully STVR Permitted?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Very Own Private Hawaiian Resort - Top-Rated, Fully STVR Permitted?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your Very Own Private Hawaiian Resort - Top-Rated, Fully STVR Permitted located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Pahoa Museum and within 16 miles (25 km) of Lava Tree State Monument and Kilauea Caverns of Fire. Hawaiian Beaches Park and Ha'ena Beach are also within 16 miles (25 km).

About the host

Hosted by Richard and Bev Johnson

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We are a retired couple from Anacortes, WA. My wife is a retired school psychologist and I am was a technology architect for a Fortune 100 company. We visited all the major Hawaiian Islands before deciding on the Big Island and have no regrets. The sheer size of the island means you don't get 'Island Fever', and the less urban environment combined with a more relaxed pace of life make every visit here a joy.

Why they chose this property

It was our plan from the beginning to spend 3-4 months a year here, and share the experience with others the rest of the time. Because of that, the house was built and furnished to the same level as of our mainland house. You can see that in the cabinetry, the quartz counters, the furnishings. We have a well with 5 micron filtration and UV sterilization instead of a catchment system, unlike most houses here, so water is never an issue. We like to shop the farmers markets and the world-famous Suisan fish market, as well as enjoy the occasional Hawaiian grass-fed steak, so we made sure we had a fully equipped kitchen for whatever cuisine you like.

What makes this property unique

With a 40-foot lap pool, either just cooling off, or getting in a little exercise is just steps away from the covered lanai. It's safe to say you'll spend a good deal of time here, because it also is a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with refrigerator, Weber Genesis grill with sidecar burner, and sink with hot and cold water. And although all the landscaping isn't fully grown in yet, we hope to have lemons, limes, and papayas, and eventually have bananas, oranges, figs, mangoes, and avocadoes. There's even a regulation Bocce-ball court for some competitive fun for all ages.

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