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Large comfy house big enough for 2 families next to ocean on Kaloli point

Holiday home in Keaau with kitchen and patio

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Melemele house is on beautiful Kaloli point.  Enjoy the orchids, & other flowers
Exterior
Enjoy your days/nights on the large screened lanai, even sleep on the queen sofa
Enjoy the breeze and ocean sounds with your  meals on the large screened-lanai.
Have an intimate meal in the dinning nook.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 71700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
  • Place, Port of Hilo
  • Place, Carlsmith Beach Park
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Large comfy house big enough for 2 families next to ocean on Kaloli point

Winter Months:
January and February are the best times to see whales in the bay by the house. 2023 has been great, there have been many sightings of spouts (many are moms with their calf), tails and breaching. No specific time of day is best, so when you have the opportunity to relax, grab a chair and go to the cliffs to watch. The weather is cooler especially at night, this is time when you will see snow atop Mauna Kea and Loa.
Spring Months:
March to June the orchids are in full bloom all over the yard. Weather is warming a bit, but it still can be cool at night.. Lots of different fruit are available during the spring.
Summer Months:
June to September the pineapples become ripe to eat.
The summer of 2024 will have a large number of pineapples becoming ripe, we presently have 20 baby pineapples which will be ready to pick this summer. Summer is our hottest time at night due to the longer and dryer days (lots of floor and ceilings, NO AC).
Fall months:
The macadamia nuts are harvested in the Fall. The humpback whales typically return to the island in November. As typical for fall, with the shorter days the evenings start to become cooler.

If internet abilities is important to you we have Spectrum with 71.7 Mbps for downloading and 11.1 Mbps for uploading. Recently had a family of 5 staying and all used the internet for work and school and they said it worked perfectly. At one point 3 people were zooming at the same time.

The Area
Melemele house is located in the quiet residential community at Kaloli Point. Kaloli Point is considered the jewel of Hawaiian Paradise Park (HPP) which is in the quite community of Kea'au (which is 28 miles south of Hilo), with its quiet community of mainly long-term residents, its wonderful flow of trade winds, closeness to the ocean and its relatively flat terrain. Kaloli Point is also in a rain shadow, it could be raining more inland but not on Kaloli point. You will enjoy easy and safe sunset walks along the coastal waters, peaceful evening meals on your screened lanai and the sounds of the ocean nearby.

The location of melemele house puts you close to the town of Hilo, with regular farmer’s markets, fine dining and retail shops, as well as the small towns of Kea’au and Pahoa, with their unique local communities and histories (as well as a shopping center with a market). The home is ideally situated with short drives leading to lazy beach days with the kids near Hilo, to incredible snorkeling at Carlsmith and Richardson Beach parks. Since the recent lava flow in the summer of 2018 there are several new black sand beaches that easy to get to where once Pohiki Boat ramp once was open ocean (see photo).

Hawaii Volcano National Park, which is only 20 miles away. See the new crater, it is significantly bigger than the previous crater. New trails are open that offer a great opportunity to see the tropical sea birds that nest in the crater (see photo). This is a fantastic opportunity to see how much the crater has changed since the many thousands of earth quakes hit the region in the summer of 2018.

The House
Melemele house is close enough to the coastal waters (with a 2-3 min walk to a waterfront park) that the surf can be heard while you relax or eat your meals on the large screened lanai. This “classic” Hawai’ian style 2 story home, with vaulted ceilings, an open floor plan and windows strategically placed to allow the trade winds to flow through the house will give you the full aloha experience. The kitchen, dining area and living room are located in the vaulted roof area with each room having its own ceiling fan to keep them cool.

The living area has a 50” smart HDTV with a DVD player and cable TV for your entertainment needs and movie nights. And the Wi-Fi throughout the house will keep you connected. The dining nook has a 4-person table (in addition to the table on the master lanai). The kitchen is fully equipped with all the amenities needed to enjoy those Hawai’ian meals. The house has 3 bedrooms (each with a unique ceiling fan) and 2.5 bathrooms. In addition to the living areas, the top floor also has the master bedroom and a guest, half bath. The master bedroom offers the luxury of a California king bed and an en suite bathroom, large walk in closet and private lanai that lets you cozy up with a coffee/tea and a good book. Downstairs you will find the other two bedrooms, each with queen size beds, and closet space. These bedrooms share a full size bath. Downstairs you will also find a fully equipped laundry room (washer and dryer), a utility sink and a linen closet with ample beach towels and blankets for all your beach going needs and additional equipment such as snorkels, goggles, fins and a body board stored in the laundry room. There are also 3 bicycles available to ride around the area. Recently, solar panels were installed to make the house more sustainable and allow guest to leave fans on when you leave for the day.

We recently installed solar panels, so the house runs on solar power, but don't worry if its a very cloudy day we have back up to the electric company so you will always have power.

The Property
Melemele house is located on a half-acre lot with a lot of privacy and a large paved driveway to meet all your parking needs. As is common in this residential area you will find plenty of flora in the front and back garden. The home has fruit trees including: coconut, orange, lemon, star fruit, macadamia nut, tangerine, and avocado, as well as pineapple plants. We recently planted a couple of Brazilian cherry bushes, these aren't your typical cherry, but they are extremely tasty. There is also a large assortment of flowers, including the pride of Hawai’i the Ohia trees with Lehua flowers. Don’t be surprised if you identify even more as you explore the neighborhood. In addition to admiring the flora, prepare to do some whale watching during the day (seasonal Nov-March) and star-gazing at night. Whales have been observed off Kaloli Point, with humpbacks in the bay during whale season, and the distance from city centers make Kaloli Point ideal for star-gazing on a clear night.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
Property Registration Number TA-153-093-0176-01, GE-153-093-0176-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keaau

Keaau is home to this holiday home. Hilo Municipal Golf Course and Regal Prince Kuhio are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 28 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Coconut Island Park - 32 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Port of Hilo - 32 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 37 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Ha'ena Beach - 37 min drive - 26.5 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bite The Eye - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Poppy - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nicky's Mobile Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large comfy house big enough for 2 families next to ocean on Kaloli point pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large comfy house big enough for 2 families next to ocean on Kaloli point?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large comfy house big enough for 2 families next to ocean on Kaloli point?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large comfy house big enough for 2 families next to ocean on Kaloli point located?

Situated in Keaau, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 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 is 11.8 mi (19 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 180 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So peaceful. While we wanted to be near some attractions near Hilo, we did not want to stay near a lot of people. We knew of this little community in Keaau and this property did not disappoint! While we were initially nervous about the lack of AC (for medical reasons I typically need it), we ended up having excellent sleep at this home and there were many ceiling fans that helped. The screened in porch was a huge favorite along with the charming garden and exotic fruit trees in the backyard. It could not have been a more peaceful and welcoming home! Would stay again!!
Outside, we loved seeing geckos
Short walk to the shoreline
Shoreline
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful and relaxing

Property is easy walk to the shoreline yard has a fruit trees and is beautiful. Lots of room - wonderful eating porch and overall wonderful place
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard S.

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

Very Nice Place

Clean, well stocked, plenty of space to spread out, nice neighborhood. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

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

Hilo

Great the fruit trees in the backyard was a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Cozy home!

My family of 5 stayed here for 5 days before going to a different island. Home had everything we needed for a comfy stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karie T.

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

Beautiful and peaceful

Home was lovely, and the location very peaceful!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Great experience!

We had a wonderful experience at Melemele house. The house was tidy, clean and well-appointed. The fresh fruit left by the owner was delicious and a big bonus. Also, appreciated the hand-written note welcoming us to the home.We found the location to be convenient to visit Volcanoes National Park, Hilo, and otherLocal attractions.Overall, a great experience! attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna O.

Beautiful home and love the location, easy to get lost.

Terrific and very comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

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

Beautiful

Your home was beautiful and everything was great. What a wonderful place to stay and enjoy the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Perfect get-away.

Perfect location for visiting sites nearby. Hilo just a short drive to the North, Volcano Park just a little bit further to the South. All with the shoreline just a quick walk from the front door. Lots of room with every amenity you could think of.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H., Edwards, Colorado USA

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

Great Family Vacation Spot

Wonderful House to base a large group while you explore Hilo, Volcano National Park, waterfalls and rainforests and the Puna Coast! Our host even made bicycles available for our stay and a variety fresh fruit from the large backyard!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

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

Wonderful garden, thoughtful hosts

We loved the fresh fruit from the garden! The hosts were very thoughtful and responsive. Lovely home in nice location. We enjoyed our stay :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tami D.

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

Quaint country

Lovely property with fresh fruit trees. Sounds of birds was amazing! Loved our stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan R., Chicago, IL

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

Great location for our family

This was a wonderful home for our family to stay in during our time on the Hilo side of the island. Close to Volcano National Park, Akaka Falls, and beautiful beaches. The owners are super nice, welcoming, and as a special touch, left wonderful gifts. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

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

The best in Hilo!

The home was amazing! We had everything we needed! The fruit that was there for us was some of the best fruit I have ever had! The location seems far away from town but it really isn’t! I would stay here again. Loved taking a bike ride to the coast! We actually saw some whales!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

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

Vacation in Paradise

This home was a great home base for us while we explored the island. The house was clean and had all the amenities we needed while traveling around the island; coolers, beach chairs, umbrellas, beach towels and a fully stocked kitchen. The beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin J.

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

Wife and I stayed with another couple

Stayed here as a base to see the east side of the island. It was nice they had beach towels, chairs. We could use snorkeling stuff. They also had bicycles.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Beautiful home

Our hosts, Patti and Craig made everything go so smoothly for our stay and they thought of everything to make their guests feel at home. The house was as beautiful as the pictures! We loved the sounds from the wildlife in the yard and enjoyed watching the dogs play in the neighboring yard. The fruit and coffee basket was such a welcome surprise!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Comfortable family stay near Hilo

We enjoyed our week long stay at the Melemele House. It was a central location as we explored the east and southern parts of Hawaii. The bikes were a nice bonus to ride around the neighborhood and the snorkel gear, boogie boards, and chairs were put to good use at the beaches. Our family enjoyed relaxing meals on the lanai. We would recommend this property to anyone looking for a comfortable family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

Great house

The property was as advertised. It was cleaned and stocked with everything we needed. Host was very quick to respond to all our questions. The orange tree had ripe fruit so we got to enjoy fresh every morning. Would rent here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

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

Awesome and Magical

We loved everything about this house and the property. The backyard has so many trees and these cute little pineapples. The house has a lanai that is screened in so it was so nice to eat breakfast and read without having bugs bug you. The house was clean with plenty of towels and other amenities. We loved the thoughtfulness of the hosts for the fresh fruit and handwritten card. Just a wonderful place to stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

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

Great! Amazing! Highly recommended

The hosts were perfect to work with. They are highly communicative and the house is amazing. Just a 5 minute walk to the cliffs to enjoy the sunrise over the ocean. The owners left a beautiful fruit basket for us to enjoy. The home is fully stocked with every convenience. We will stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cara H.

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

Great home base

Lovely and comfortable house to use as your home base for Volcanoes National Park and the Hilo side of the island. The house felt modern and was incredibly clean, and we really enjoyed eating on the lanai and walking to the nearby ocean overlook. There was an errant rooster that tended to wake us up early, but we took him in stride as part of the neighborhood and community where we were guests. The fresh fruit from the garden was incredible! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay T., Orcutt CA

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

Wonderful vaca home

I was looking for a private home on the Hilo side, to stay in for a few days, that was beautiful and peaceful- this house is wonderful. This is a family size house but this home was available where I needed to be on short notice. It was comfortable, was stacked with everything I could possibly need including first aid kit, dishes and linens, even a fresh fruit basket to welcome me! Tropical views from all windows with a breeze blowing through. A short walk to the beach cliffs
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Great place to stay on the Hilo side of the Big Island

We had a great stay! Family of 5 (19 to 51 years old). Plenty of room. Nice and quiet location. Very well equipped for anything we needed from the kitchen, beds, bathrooms and fans. Lots of fans. Nice and cool night time temps in May. We slept with the windows open each night. We really enjoyed to screened in lanai with the full sized table. We ate all of our meals there. Easy drive to Volcanos NP and Hilo. 2.5 hours to Kona.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Patricia Szot and Craig Sanders

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My husband and I currently live in the Seattle area. We recently purchased this home as a vacation getaway. We have visited the Big Island many times and fell in love with the area and the island.

What makes this property unique

I fell in love with the house because of the huge screened-in lanai and the large back yard with all sorts of flowers and fruit trees. I can sit all day long on the lanai enjoying the ocean breeze and the sound of waves crashing into the shore, or the the rain falling onto the roof. At night there is the added pleasure of hearing the coque frogs. The location of Kaloli Point allows safe walking around the area and easy access to coastal water for bird- or whale-watching. The coastline is entirely public so that one can walk along the rocks as far as they can without encroaching on private property.

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