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Ocean FRONT Home - Whale Watching Starts Nov-May! BOOK NOW!

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A hot tub with a view of the ocean and palm trees.
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a blue countertop, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A living room with a large flat-screen TV, a curved sofa, and a wooden coffee table.
A two-story house with a balcony and a covered porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • Place, Pahoa Museum
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Floor Bedroom-Walk-In Closet

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom-Oceanfront

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor - Full Bathroom

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

Master Bath-2nd Floor Suite

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Keaau

Hawaiian Paradise Park is home to this holiday home. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens.
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Map
Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Pahoa Museum - 18 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 24 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Prince Kuhio Plaza - 27 min drive - 30.3 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 29 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Port of Hilo - 34 min drive - 36.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lava Thai Food - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Peppercorn Spice House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Tony's Huli chicken - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean FRONT Home - Whale Watching Starts Nov-May! BOOK NOW! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Ocean FRONT Home - Whale Watching Starts Nov-May! BOOK NOW!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean FRONT Home - Whale Watching Starts Nov-May! BOOK NOW!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean FRONT Home - Whale Watching Starts Nov-May! BOOK NOW!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean FRONT Home - Whale Watching Starts Nov-May! BOOK NOW! located?

Set in Hawaiian Paradise Park, this family-friendly holiday home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Pahoa Museum, Ha'ena Beach and Lava Tree State Monument. Kilauea Caverns of Fire and Hawaiian Beaches Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is the best furnished property I have ever seen. All the beach items you need plus cooler and even regular umbrellas. Board games, musical instruments, and even multiple junk drawers with tape, paper, matches. Great.view of the ocean on a lava foundation
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Property was right on the on the ocean and great for fishing, morning walks and sunrises.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location. Clean home. Would certainly rent again. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the home and how it was situated on the edge of the water. Amazing views, especially from the upper lanai.The layout of the property tio was great. It more than met the needs of our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The house is spacious, right on the ocean, and equipped with everything- every details is thoughtfully constructed. It was very clean and felt like a true home. The host was welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review we pride ourselves on the cleanliness and having the vacation rental stocked with items that make your life easier! And of course, the oceanfront location is just an amazing experience! Please come back and visit us anytime. Thank you for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!!

Great property for the price!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2025
WWonderful guest no issues at all always happy to have them come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay in a Lovely House

This home was amazing! The master suite was beautiful with a balcony overlooking the ocean. The sunrises were incredible! The home was quite spacious. It had great amenities to make things easy (like baggies, oil) and also beach gear/towels. Janice was a great host - excellent communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2023
Aloha, Wonderful guests that I would welcome back always. A hui hou-
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic Panoramic Ocean Views and Vibes!!!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We were warmly welcomed by the owner, Janice, who happened to be available, the views of the ocean and crash and thrum of the ocean waves hitting the lava out front and the full moon rising, sunrises and sunsets are wonderfully etched in our memories! Great neighborhood for walking, too! We will definitely stay here again! Mahalo Janice! Virginia and family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

amazing property

This was a fantastic house! The view was spectacular and location was perfect. It was centrally located for Volcano National Park, Mauna Kea, Akaka Falls, and other tourist attractions on this side of the island. The house was spotless and the owner thought of everything. Kitchen had everything we needed, plenty of towels, sheets for the pull out bed, even the light switches were labeled. Highly recommend this property! Spectacular!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
TThank you very much for the compliment about the cleanliness of the house. We take great pride and making sure the house is spotless and it’s nice that it was noticed and appreciated. OfOf course, we look forward very much to a return vacation trip from your family to our island home!! Mahalo!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time.

Everything was great with the house and location. Though the neighbors dog barked us awake between 4am and 7am every single day we were there. She keeps her dog outside on the porch right next to the bedroom window of the rental property. If not for that the location would have been 5 stars.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Aloha.. The neighbor's dog is an indoor outdoor dog. I would have loved if you would have let me know this was happening. The neighbors are very early risers and very conscientious about their dog. They would have kept her indoors until later in the morning if I had asked. Thank you for staying at Maka'Ala Lani!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best rental ever!

We have stayed in many vacation rentals over the years and this was one of the best. Very clean and comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked and the appliances seem very new. The water dispenser was a really nice bonus. We loved that the light switches were all labeled. If the house gets warm while you explore during the day, just open windows and turn on the modern ceiling fans and you’re cool in no time. And the VIEW…amazing. We would rent this home again in a heartbeat
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
AlAloha and thank you for the 10 out of 10 review. It is greatly appreciated, but not taken for granted. YeYes, it’s true. All the appliances in the house are less than two years old, which makes for a nice and comfortable stay. We switched out the barbecues every six months because of the ocean salt air and we are happy for your next day with us in the near future. Mahalo!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An Unforgettable Experience

I stayed with my wife and five kids. We fit comfortably in the house, which actually appears larger than we expected. The home is right against the sea which makes for an amazing view and experience. It is set in a very friendly and walkable neighborhood we had fun exploring and despite being near so many homes, the location is very natural and fun with wild chickens, and a diverse colorful vegetation. Janice was a great host, and provided us with everything we needed and very accessible and made sure we enjoyed ourselves. The kids had the time of their life and we would love to go back sometime!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
AlAloha and thank you for staying with us. A 10 out of 10 review is an awesome compliment and we don’t take it for granted we look forward to your next visit with us! Mahalo Nui Loa!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful start to each day

I loved everything about this property. It was wonderful waking up to the waves and beautiful sunrises then walking out to the shore to watch the waves crash. The styling in the house was wonderful. The kitchen had everything we could need for our stay. There was snorkeling gear and other beach necessities. Janice communicated well before our stay our stay and was incredibly friendly throughout our visit. The neighbors were friendly and helpful as well. The kids absolutely loved staying here, and they loved all the animals (the chickens, little lizards, cats, and the pigs). The neighborhood was peaceful. It was fairly accessible to a lot of the cool parts of the island. When Kilauea began erupting, being so close to Hawaii Volcanos National Park allowed us to get there quickly and beat all the tourists coming from Kona. Nearby Hilo had a lot to offer. I really hated to leave and would not hesitate to stay here the next time I'm on the big island. Hands down, this is the best place I've ever stayed on vacation.
Sunrise view from the master bedroom balcony
We spent endless hours watching the waves crash on the shore
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
AAloha, thank you for the beautiful review. Apparently my response will not be posted-VRBO Is is working on a solution to this, but I believe you will get my message- II of course, look forward to a return trip hosting you folks at our vacation rental. I’m so glad you thought it was a lovely place to stay!!!! Mahalo Nui Loa!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Views

Janice was a great host! The moment she found out we had a kid with us, she let us know about a playpen and other kid necessities. Thankfully our 10 year old is not high maintenance anymore 😉, but we still appreciated the offer. The property itself is absolutely stunning. We loved having access to the bluffs and being able to wake up to the sunrise on the ocean every morning. The location is good - close enough to town if needed but far enough away as to not be in the middle of all of the tourists. The house was very clean, and instructions were clearly placed for using the spa (NICE treat on starry nights!), Wi-Fi, and large variety of lights. We also truly appreciated the large ceiling fans and extra fans in the closet, as it was pretty warm when we visited. Finally, the well stocked kitchen was very useful. We cooked a few nights and used the Tupperware that was provided. This is definitely a place that we will recommend to friends and family and if we every visit the island again- we’ll be here for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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