Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Private spa tub
A rare find - unwind in your own luxurious private space.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 6•2 bedrooms•3 beds
Popular amenities
Private pool
Private hot tub
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Keaau, HI
Hobby Garden Hawaii
Place, Hobby Garden Hawaii
18 min drive
Pahoa Museum
Place, Pahoa Museum
20 min drive
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
33 min drive
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
37 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Other Space 1
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental
Let the oceanfront, gated retreat of Hilo Shangrila envelop you, with its private saltwater pool, hot tub, and covered lanai, all just a stone's throw from the peaceful Pacific. New air conditioning has been added in all bedrooms for total guest comfort. We are constantly upgrading our home with guest comfort in mind! Situated in the quiet, rural Hawaiian Paradise Park neighborhood, the home beautifully accommodates six guests.
Hilo Shangrila's airy, inviting living room and well-equipped kitchen feature soaring ceilings and a wall of glass doors to maximize ocean views and indoor-outdoor living. The home also boasts a dining space for six in full view of the ocean, an office space and additional sitting area, and a laundry area.
The master bedroom at Hilo Shangrila offers more vaulted ceilings, a king-size bed, a walk-in closet, and an ensuite bath with a walk-in shower. The welcoming guest bedroom also has high ceilings and a queen-size bed, as well as its own full bath just steps away, with a large tub and shower. The third sleeping area is adjacent to the master bedroom and has a pull out sofa.
The saltwater swimming pool has a breathtaking view of the brilliant blue Pacific. Its surrounding lanai provides the opportunity to soak up the warm Hawaiian sun or lounge in the shade. A covered hot tub is the perfect setting for enjoying cooler evenings, and a gas barbecue grill creates another option for meals at home.
This Puna-area home on the Big Island's east side allows easy access to attractions such as black-sand Kehena Beach, Pohoiki (aka Isaac Hale) Beach Park, and the Na Ala Hele hiking trail. In nearby Pahoa town, guests will find excellent seafood, Italian, Mexican and Filipino restaurants, along with a 50's-style coffee shop and a natural foods market. At the farmers' markets, take advantage of the opportunity to sample unusual local fruits (like passion fruit, star fruit, lychee, mango, and papaya); feast on a homemade crepe with bananas, chocolate and cream; try some homemade Thai noodles or salads; find a unique, hand-crafted piece from a Big Island artist; enjoy a soothing professional massage; or experience authentic Hawaiian music. Live the authentic Hawaiian lifestyle of aloha at Hilo Shangrila!
Standard occupancy for this rental is 2 guests with a max occupancy of 6 guests.
Book with confidence—this is a licensed, legal vacation rental managed by professionals with decades of local experience. Always double check that you are booking a place that is operating legally in Hawaii - no surprises, just aloha! TA-132-064-9728-01 STVR-19-348719 NUC-19-385
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About the area
Keaau
Located in Keaau, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center and Hilo Coffee Mill are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 33 min drive - 35.2 km
Hilo Farmers Market - 38 min drive - 40.1 km
Port of Hilo - 38 min drive - 39.7 km
Getting around
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - 11 min drive
Bite The Eye - 10 min drive
Lava Thai Food - 11 min drive
Nicky's Mobile Cafe - 12 min drive
Liquid Life - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental?
As of 7 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental on 10 Apr 2027 start from £1,709, 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 Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 9 miles (15 km) of Hawaiian Beaches Park and Pahoa Museum. Lava Tree State Monument is 12.4 mi (20 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
What an absolutely incredible house! It was spacious, comfortable, and the views were out of this world. There are not many tourist locations or shops nearby, but if you get groceries for your stay, the kitchen has everything you need, and you never have to leave the pool. Look for turtles in the water and crabs on the cliffs. It really is Hawaii relaxation at its finest.
Dawn S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
We're delighted to hear that you had such a good time at Hilo Shangrila!! Yep, it's hard to leave that pool and that view, for sure ;-) We hope you'll stay with us again if your travels bring you back to the beautiful Big Island!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo & Poipu, HI
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steve F.
30 Jul 2026
Beautiful view
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:
The house was amazing with amazing views of the ocean. We were there when they were having huge swells due to a storm. Waves were awesome to behold. Everything in the house was perfect and had plenty of room for 6 people. I would highly recommend this place with 5 stars across the board
Steve F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Canal Fulton, OH
16 Jun 2026
A wonderful family vacation!
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:
The house has the most perfect view I could possibly imagine! I appreciated that’s it’s in an area further away from tourists and perfect for getting a feel for the slower lifestyle. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub every single day, and couldn’t get over the view of the ocean. I’ve never stayed that close to the water before! We also liked that the kitchen is nicely equipped, as we were making group meals to feed our whole family. We would absolutely come back here!
A guest from Canal Fulton, OH
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2026
We love to hear that your family enjoyed chillaxing at Hilo Shangrila. The only way you'd bet a better ocean view is on the bow of a boat ;-) We would love to welcome you back, anytime!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Reservations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo & Poipu, HI
Everything was just as listed except the view was even better than expected!
Jane P.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2025
Mahalo for your review, Jane. We love exceeding guests' expectations! We hope to host you again next time you visit.
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rudy D.
31 Mar 2026
Picture Perfect Getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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 trip to Big Island was to celebrate our mom’s life and birthday with family. The venue where we were to have the gathering was at my sisters house but due to the recent storms and the damage it caused to her property she had to cancel. Our trip was already booked and we decided to just go anyway amd make the best memories we can. I reached out to Kekela with Saltwater to ask if I can have some of the family who are here over to the VRBO to celebrate our mom and she was very caring and showed the Aloha spirit and how much family means to us. Our family gathering was absolutely amazing. Mom loved when the family came together to listen to music, talk story and just being with one another. She passed away last October and this brought the healing we all needed. Thank you for everything. We loved the place and recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet and peaceful stay. The ocean view is amazing, the accommodations and amenities are great. We will definitely book another stay again soon. Mahalo from all us🤙🏽🤙🏽
Rudy D.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2026
Oh wow, I have tears in my eyes reading your lovely review. We are so grateful and honored that you chose us for your very special visit, and that your family found peace, healing, and remembrance during your visit. We look forward to hosting you again!!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
First impression wasn’t great as it was very warm when we walked in but once we got everything opened up it was great. The pool is fantastic and we enjoyed watching the turtles swim in the crashing waves. Also, the mattresses were fantastic. Always looking for a great night sleep on vacation!
Dana F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2025
Mahalo for your review, Dana. It's true - things can get warm when the house is closed up in between guests, but as you noticed it cools off quick once the windows are open and the fans are on. We are so happy that you enjoyed your time at Hilo Shangrila and we hope to host you again next time you visit the Big Island!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Christina E.
2 Jan 2026
Great house
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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 arrived a little early and the cleaners were still there and were accommodating and friendly. The house was clean and a beautiful view. The neighborhood was great! Friendly neighbors walking their dogs and we felt safe. There was a great little neighborhood farm stand with fresh fruit, eggs, and other goodies. The inside of the house was nice. Some parts were a little older and needed updated but overall it was pleasant. Wish the pool was heated and there were more lights inside. Beds were comfortable and inviting.
Christina E.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2026
Mahalo nui for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and the quiet and friendly neighborhood. We hope we can host you again next time you visit the beautiful Big Island!
Warmest Aloha
The Salt Water Hawaii Reservations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
We had a really great stay here! The view is even better than the pictures, we had everything we needed, and had no troubles with the check-in process. We would definitely stay here again if we ever get back to this island!
Emily B.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2023
Mahalo nui for your review and kind words, Emily. Come stay again anytime!!
Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kevin J.
21 Sept 2025
Beautiful home
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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 had an amazing stay here. The views were so amazing we didn't want to leave the house! We saw dolphins swimming by every morning. The house is clean and comfortable. Location is great. We will definitely be returning.
Kevin J.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2025
Awww Mahalo for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit, and we look forward to hosting you again next time you visit our little corner of Paradise :-)
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
We loved this property, the views were beautiful (including watching sea turtles playing in the waves) and we used both the pool and hot tub as the weather was rainy. A good location for a day trip to the Volcano National Park.
Amanda M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2024
Mahalo for your review, Amanda. We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at Hilo Shangrila. Please keep us in mind if your travels bring you back to our little corner of Paradise - we'd love to host you again :-)
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Excellent vacation. Was disappointed with a dirty pool , unclean kitchen and cockroaches covering food crumbs left behind upon our arrival
Jessica H.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2024
Mahalo for your review, Jessica. The pool is professionally cleaned and serviced weekly, but leaves and other debris can blow into it at any time. We provide a skimmer so guests can remove anything that finds its way in between pool service visits. I have never heard of any housekeeping issues at Hilo Shagrila before, but mistakes can happen. Remember that we are only a quick call or text away - we would send someone immediately if a housekeeping or maintenance issue was reported!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Beautiful property. We enjoyed our stay. House was really nice, well stocked, clean, and comfortable. Would stay again for sure.
Carolyn B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2023
Mahalo for your review, Carolyn! We're so glad you had a nice relaxing stay. Come back anytime!!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
jason r.
7 Jan 2025
Wonderful place!
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:
Great place just as advertised.
jason r.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2025
Mahalo for your review, Jason. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to host you again soon!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
We really enjoyed this home. It was big enough for our family of 6. Clean & well equipped. The home is in great condition & felt classy. The oceanfront deck, hot tub & pool were awesome.
Laurie K.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2025
Mahalo nui for your review, Laurie. We are delighted to hear that you had a great time at Hilo Shangrila. We hope we can host you again if your travels bring you back to the beautiful Big Island!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Our family has a great experience at this rental. It was exactly as described and the communication was timely and thorough.
Victoria J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2022
Mahalo for your review, Victoria. We are so glad your family enjoyed Hilo Shangri-la. Come back anytime!!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
We absolutely loved our week at Hilo Shangrila! The waterfront location with breathtaking views and watching the sunrise every morning was amazing! The home is very comfortable and nicely decorated. It is on a dead end street in a very quiet neighborhood…we never heard anything but the ocean and the frogs at night. I would absolutely stay there again!!
Kellie C.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2024
Mahalo for your review, Kellie. We're delighted that you had a nice, peaceful stay at Hilo Shangrila. Please keep us in mind if your travels bring you back this way - we'd love to host you again!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David H.
16 Nov 2024
Hilo
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:
Very relaxing
David H.
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