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House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo

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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a pool, and a stone wall.
A swimming pool with a turtle design, outdoor seating, and palm trees.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sailboat decoration, and a view of the outside.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with patterned bedding, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.
A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug. There is a large window with a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • Place, Hobby Garden Hawaii
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Pahoa Museum
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo

Located in the Kaloli Point sun belt on the East side of the Big Island of Hawai, House of Paddles is within earshot of the Pacific Ocean’s crashing waves. This private tropical oasis is a two-minute walk from the spectacular Puna coastline to watch sea turtles and whales (when in season)!

Please Note: This is a quiet residential neighborhood and local ordinances prohibit gatherings at licensed short term rental properties. Quiet hours are 9pm to 8am daily. Occupancy is set to 7 guests only. Please Respect Your Neighbors!

Stunning custom-built in 2005, House of Paddles features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Throughout the home are exotic local hardwoods and Mexican tile. The fully equipped kitchen features custom Native Koa hardwood and Mango cabinets and a six burner gas stove with griddle. French doors open the Grand Room to a private tropical resort-style pool area with a propane grill. Observe beautiful sunrises and magical stargazing from the pool area.

There are three bedrooms and one additional sleeping area. The private Orchid Suite is separate from the main house and boasts an ensuite bathroom with private lava rock outdoor shower. Two more bedrooms are in the main part of the house. Bedroom 2 shares a full bathroom across the hall and Bedroom 3 has an ensuite bathroom. The final sleeping area is a comfortable queen size bed in our large laundry room.

House of Paddles is conveniently located 25 minutes from Hilo International Airport. Only 30 minutes to many must see attractions including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, snorkeling beaches in Hilo, the newly renovated Poho’iki Beach Park in Kalapana and many natural wonders. Just 15 minutes to quaint Pahoa Town for fine dining, art boutiques and groceries. Only 8 minutes to Maku’u Farmer’s Market on Sundays.


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-001-168-0256-01
STVR-19-349096
NUC-19-415
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number TA-001-168-0256-01, GE-001-168-0256-01
Property # 2114064vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. 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 hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 10 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Pahoa Museum - 20 min drive - 22.4 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 29 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 33 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Port of Hilo - 33 min drive - 36.7 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bite The Eye - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lava Thai Food - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 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 11.9 mi (19.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this property. The home was perfect for our family, plenty of room and a nice open layout. So much character and charm, really made our trip memorable. The location is great, we were able to walk out to the lookout and watch the sunrise in the morning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2026
This makes us so happy! Thank you for the warm review of House of Paddles, Jacqueline! Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Israel d.

Fantastic 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: The House of Paddles is a comfortable, classic Hawaiian style residence with ample space and fixtures for a great time while visiting the very rainy Hilo area.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed your visit to the rainforest! We hope we can host you again if your travels bring you back this way :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Reservations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo & Poipu, HI
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marta P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was lovely! The only issue we had was the refrigerator was not keeping our food as cold as it should have and a few of our food spoiled. And the stove top didn’t work but we just ended up grilling a lot. Communication was easy and the hosts were very responsive. Overall , we had a pleasant stay. FYI- house does get warm during the day . Evenings were cooler with all the windows open to enjoy the breezes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
Ugh, we are SO sorry that both the stove and the fridge chose the same time to go haywire! We hope the refunds and extra provisions helped ease the stress of that bad timing!! We are very happy to hear that you otherwise enjoyed your visit! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Team Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo & Poipu, HI
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house.....yard needed a little attention.Lots of wood in the house. Great area. Nice. Neighborhood.....clean, fully functional.Overall satisfied
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is amazing, has everything you need. Very clean and comfortable beds. This was our second stay at house of paddles, and both times were fantastic
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2026
When guests return, for us, that's the best kind of review possible :-) Mahalo for your review and continues patronage!! We look forward to hosting you again. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Reservations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We needed a few light bulbs but other than that it was very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2026
We're so happy you enjoyed your visit. Apologies if any lightbulbs were out - remember we are just a text away if anything needs fixing! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Beautiful home

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 beautiful and fit our family of 5 great (kids ages 11, 11, 13). The separate bedroom suite would be great for another couple. The pool was clean and the outdoor space was perfect for morning coffee. The kitchen was stocked with appropriate pans, etc. needed to make meals. The neighborhood was quiet and beds were comfortable. This was a great location for day trips into Hilo and VNP. I would recommend this home to others and would stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2026
Mahalo nui for your review. We are so happy that House of Paddles checked all the boxes for your visit. We'd love to host you again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Hawaiian retreat

Great spot with everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2025
Mahalo for your review, Jennifer. Come back any time! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, great pool, comfortable beds, great kitchen, there is a lot of left over condiments and seasonings to use. Love the extra long dining table. Google Maps was slightly off when giving directions to the house so make sure to double check the house number. Was a rainy week which made the cement outside very slippery, one of our Ohana fell and was bruised pretty bad. Having a remote for the gate was so nice and convenient! If I would recommend something; change out the rattan window and glass door covers with something else, you can see right through them at night which provided zero privacy for the bedrooms and the bathrooms which we discovered in a very embarrassing way.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2026
Mahalo for your review, and important tips for future guests. We email detailed driving directions for every reservation because mapping software is still quite unreliable in our remote area ;-) Yikes, so sorry to hear about the privacy issue. This is the first time it's come up, and we will forward your suggestion to the home owner! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo & Poipu, HI
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Clean and spacious

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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The House of Paddles was a great place for our family of 5 including 3 teens. We enjoyed the pool and had plenty of space to spread out, too. It was nice to have a kitchen and grill. The house was clean and it was easy to get in touch with someone if we needed anything, which we didn't. The layout is super cool and open to the outside. It is in a gorgeous setting! If you do stay here, know that this is not the location for a "beach" vacation. This house is 30-60+ minutes from everything (groceries, beaches, volcano park, shopping, etc.). We didn't realize this because looking at the map the house is close to the ocean. However, the nearest beach is a short drive (or walk), then a mile or so hike through thick bushes, mud, plants and bugs. This side of the island is the rainy side, getting more rain annually than Seattle, WA. Luckily for us it only rained at night and on one day. That being said, we probably learned and saw more of Hawaii than we would have somewhere else. We did A LOT of driving and visited Carlsmith Beach, Onekahakaha Beach, Hilo town, Big Island Candy shop (cookies), Punulu'u black sand beach, Volcano National Park (Kilawea/lava tube/rainforest), Naalehu (bakery!), Ka'u Coffee Mill, Mauna Loa macadamia farm, Krishna cow cuddling, Lavaloha cacao farm, Rainbow Falls ($40 to park!)/boiling pots and Mokupapapa Discovery Center (free). We like eating traditional food at Coconut Grill and loved Pineapple's Restaurant in Hilo. Be aware the the coqui frogs are loud at night and with the windows open and fans on can still be heard. It is hot without air conditioning and was hard to sleep on some nights.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

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

Relaxing Nature

Great home in a very relaxing location
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2022
Mahalo for your review, Josh. Come back anytime :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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

Volcano Exploration

Great location to explore the volcano, beautiful house with pool. Perfect for a big family
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2024
Mahalo for your review, Peter. So happy to hear that your family enjoyed House of Paddles. We hope to host you again if your travels bring you back this way! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha V.

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

Great Beautiful, peaceful location. True Hawaiian experience

The property in beautifully decorated and the pool is refreshing after a day of touring the island. My family was happy spending the day out and about or staying in and just relaxing.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2023
Mahalo nui for your review, Martha. I love House of Paddles! My family has stayed there when they come to visit ;-) We hope to host you again if your travels bring you back this way. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Hilo Paradise

Loved our stay at this property! Perfectly located in a quiet neighborhood, 20 minutes from downtown Hilo & one block from the breathtaking ocean front! The property was super spacious & comfortable, allowing a lot of privacy for each room, while still feeling cozy! We adored the outside lava rock shower! I would plan stay again & highly recommend the property!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2025
Mahalo for your review, Elizabeth. We are delighted that House of Paddles worked so well for your visit, and we are honored that you would recommend us! We hope we can host you again if your travels bring you back our way. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kajsa N.

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

We love this house! We stayed here 13 years ago and found it to be almost exactly the same!

Clean, well stocked with beach towels and cooking utensils. The pool is a blast and the layout of the home is perfect for a family with school age or older kids. The host was great and responded promptly when we had a question. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2025
Mahalo nui for your review, and your kind words about our services, Kajsa! We are delighted that your group enjoyed House of Paddles, and that it held up to your previous visit. We hope to host you again!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

6/10 Okay

John H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
BBQ is disgustingly unusable. Bugs in window sills. No screens on doors to pool. Property very unkept and run down. Very disappointed. I believe we deserve a refund for unusable BBQ grill. Would not rent if we had known the grill was in such bad shape.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2026
We are so sorry - it sounds like maybe housekeeping forgot to clean the grill? We sure wish you had let us know! We would have sent someone to clean it for you immediately. We are always just a quick text, call or email away and have staff in the area who are happy to help if you ever run into an issue or have a need or request at any of our properties. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

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

Beautiful!

The place was absolutely perfect! Lots of space, very clean and well stocked!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2022
Mahalo for your review, Stacy. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit :-D Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Wonderful!

Charming, quiet and very relaxing! Accommodations and amenities were outstanding. Lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2024
Mahalo nui for your review, Susan. Come stay again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lani M.

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

Nice property with pool

Kids loved the pool. Thanks for the hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2023
Mahalo for your review, Lani. Come back anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quang N.

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

House of paddles or Turtles

Beautifully decorated, quiet, nice pool
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2023
Mahalo for your review, Quang! Come back anytime :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Great 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: Beautiful property and so peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2024
Mahalo for your review, Danielle. Come stay again next time you want to get away! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Beautiful home!

Very beautiful wood used through the home. The pool was wonderful to cool off in after a day exploring the Hilo side of the island. Loved the ohana bedroom!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2023
Mahalo for your review, Kathy. Come stay again, anytime :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

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

House of Paddles

This home is the best VRBO I have stayed at in the past 15+ years. Property is beautiful structure and well stocked. The pool was perfect for our family. Love this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2022
Thank you so much for your review, Deb!! You made my day :-) Come back anytime - we would love to host you again. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Great Stay!

We only spent 3 nights here, but it was fabulous! The house was very clean and had everything we needed. We loved having a private pool and opening up the doors and windows to enjoy the breeze and all of the sounds at night! Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Mahalo nui for your review, Andrew. Come stay again anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Great place to stay would definitely stay again

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: Was great and clostridium to family that lives here definitely if I go with family again!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2023
Mahalo for your review, Anna. We're glad your family enjoyed House of Paddles. Come back anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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