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Paradise On a Budget!

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Carl Smith Beach Park -Hilo
Front of Honu Hale 3
Jim & Kepi
walkway on property
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Paradise On a Budget!

Aloha
Our beautiful one-acre lush tropical paradise is located south of Hilo and near Kea'au and Pahoa Villages in the rainforest..
The two-bedroom is an upstairs apartment looks out at lushn forest on back lanai.
A piece of paradise to call home while you are on the Big Island. Go to sleep with frogs chirping and stars so bright you could almost touch them. Wake up to birds singing and complimentary Hawaiian coffee . Pamper yourself, shower in our collected rainwater.
Automatic quotes for 2 bedroom are for 1-2 guests/ additional guest $10 pr night per guest
We live on property behind the rental.
Please read house rules in apt. It is customary to remove shoes upon entering the apt.
SORRY NO ANIMALS!! NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN!
We are in a residential/rural neighborhood 20 minutes from the Hilo Airport.
*Honu Hale 3 offers easy access to east side sites.
*15 min.(10 miles) Hilo town and Hilo beaches
*4 miles to ocean cliffs, and less than a mile from the main highway.
*25-30 minutes from Volcano National Park & Winery
*10 minutes from Keaau town
*12 minutes from Pahoa Village
* 25 min Botanical Gardens
*Free Zoo in a Rain Forest
*amazing Star Gazing at Mauna Kea

See the world's most active volcano, Kilauea. Swim with the sea turtles Botanical gardens, rain forest, waterfalls and desert are all part of our unique landscape. Visit our two interesting local farmer’s markets on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, where you can get fresh and organic veggies, local artisan hand crafted gifts, yummy ethnic foods and experience the local flavor.
Aloha and Mahalo,
Jim & Kepi Hains

We also have a budget friendly 1 Bedroom apt that may be available
Rain Forest Apt/ 1 bd . has a queen bed in bedroom. .Double futon in living room Vrbo#954567
Our Lava /1bd apt. has 1 queen bed in bedroom. Vrbo#954412
We also have a studio apt. available.. Vrbo#99067

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Be careful on stairs and near pond area
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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
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 deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-053-388-2880-01, GE-053-388-2880-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this apartment is in the city centre and by the sea. University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center and University Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Lyman Museum and Naha Stone. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden 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 - 19 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Coconut Island Park - 23 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Port of Hilo - 23 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Ha'ena Beach - 28 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 29 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Countryside Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Poppy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kurtistown Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise On a Budget! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Paradise On a Budget! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise On a Budget! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paradise On a Budget! located?

Located in the heart of Keaau, this apartment building is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 miles (20 km) of Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center. Pahoa Museum and Kilauea Caverns of Fire are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Kepi Hains

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Aloha
We are Jim & Kepi the hosts of Honu Hale 3. We have lived on the Big Island for 20 years and love to share the beauty and unique qualities of the island with guests.
Aloha is part of our business and talking story is our favorite pass time.
Hope to meet you soon.
Mahalo
Jim & Kepi

Why they chose this property

We traveled for several years and our most memorable moments were the people we met. So we chose the Big Island with it's great weather, beautiful surroundings and a chance to talk with our guests.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcano Observatory (Volcano Updates)

Isaac Hale Beach Park ( also known as Pohoiki)


Lava Tree State Park

Pana`ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens - the only zoo in the US located inside a rain forest



 

What makes this property unique

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests