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Maluhia Kahakai unit 111- Swim and Snorkel with Turtles

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Mauna Loa Shores Condominiums
Steps Away - Carlsmith Beach Park
Steps Away - Carlsmith Beach Park
Living Room.
Kitchen and Dining for 4.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Hilo, Hawaii

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Maluhia Kahakai unit 111- Swim and Snorkel with Turtles

Welcome to Maluhia Kahakai - Your Awesome Vacation Rental at the Mauna Loa Shores Condominiums in Hilo, HI!

This recently renovated ground floor, garden view 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo in Hilo is beachfront next to Carlsmith Beach Park where you can swim and snorkel all day every day and get up close to the sea turtles! Your home-away-from-home has everything you need for the perfect getaway or extended vacation. The living room is the perfect place to relax after a long day sight-seeing around the Big Island, with a cable TV, DVD, a DVD library, lots of books and games, and of course cable and unlimited high-speed internet. The kitchen is well-equipped with high-end stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, and ideal for making those scrumptious island meals using all the goodies you picked up at the Hilo Farmer's Market. Eat inside at the dining table, or outside on the lanai and let those island breezes take you away. Each bedroom has a comfortable queen bed. The remodeled bathroom is gorgeous. The laundry facility can be located at the end of the corridor. There are complimentary quarters in the jar in the kitchen.

You have access to the shared-use pool on the ground floor.

Maluhia Kahakai has its own hashtag so you can share your fun experiences using #Hilo111 !

Let us know what you'd like to do while on-island -- we have a full concierge service that can help you with all of your vacation needs from tours to couples massages.

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Beds: 2 Queens (and a blowup mattresses for smaller kiddos)
Full Kitchen
Dishwasher
All Cooking Utensils
BBQ Grill – Shared – At Carlsmith Beach Park
Condo Pool
Shared, Coin-Op Laundry Facilities on Every Floor
$5 in Quarters for Laundry for Each Guest Stay
Elevator in the building
Cable TV
High-Speed Internet/Wifi
DVD/CD Player
DVD Library
Books/Games
Linens/Towels Provided
Off Street Designated Parking Space
Great Snorkeling Right Outside!
Many Restaurants Close
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 35 minutes
Hilo Airport - 5 minutes
No air conditioning
No Smoking
No Pets

Exterior Cameras in use monitoring elevators, by walkways, parking lots.

Hawaii Life Rentals is a locally owned, licensed real estate company with rentals on Kauai, Maui, Oahu, and Hawaii. We offer on-island personal assistance and Concierge services.

VRBO/Hawaii Life bookings: Guests must sign a rental contract within 48 hours of booking to confirm the reservation.

Rates do not include taxes, cleaning and applicable fees.

STVR-19-358745
NUC-19-1054
TA Tax 060807680001

Property manager

Jolanta Valencia
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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
Property Registration Number TA-060-807-6800-01, GE-060-807-6800-01

About the area

Hilo

Located on the beach, this condo is in Keaukaha, a neighbourhood in Hilo. Palace Theater and S. Hata Building are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Hilo Shopping Center and Hilo Farmers Market. Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Pacific Tsunami Museum 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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Hilo, Hawaii

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ken's House Of Pancakes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Don's Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Front Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waioli Lounge - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Maluhia Kahakai unit 111- Swim and Snorkel with Turtles pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Maluhia Kahakai unit 111- Swim and Snorkel with Turtles?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maluhia Kahakai unit 111- Swim and Snorkel with Turtles?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Maluhia Kahakai unit 111- Swim and Snorkel with Turtles located?

Located in Keaukaha, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Carlsmith Beach Park, Richardson's Ocean Park and Onekahakaha Beach Park. Keaukaha Beach Park and Port of Hilo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 57 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Betsy F.

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

Quiet Location with easy Ocean Access

Apartment was very clean and a good layout. We really enjoyed the location as you could walk to a nice beach/swimming area and downtown was a short drive away.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

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

Incredible Place

Absolutely perfect place to stay. Don't hesitate, just book it. The perfect little cove is just steps away from the property. Beautiful bay.Com
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Casey H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swim with turtles!

The description and past reviews are accurate, it's an older condo and not exactly luxury accommodations, but the condo was comfortable and had everything we needed in a two bedroom place. And being able to walk out through the back gate pretty much right into the water at Carlsmith beach with snorkel and fins in hand was really wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parker C.

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

Great Hideaway

Filled with all the amenities you need, this relaxful stay was one of the highlights of our trip. Right next to a wonderful park as well!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Good place for Hilo first-timer

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good experience with nice location close to water and known public beach/swimming/picnic/snorkeling area. The apartment is equipped for all beach activities. Ample space, private, quiet. Building manager very helpful. Nice, friendly atmosphere around the building. The two-bedroom unit isn't luxurious, but adequate. Docoratig/furniture could stand some updating, also linens. There was annoying cooking odor that lingered, probably due to high humidity in Hilo area. Nice atmosphere at the condo complex.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon V.

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

Perfect location!

Wonderful vacation, very clean and quiet condo with thoughtful snorkel equipment left for guest usage. Would love to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa R.

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

Comfy condo close to specatular views

Sea turtles, sun, jungle, and sea at your fingertips. Great family friendly area, minutes from downtown. We loved being close to Carmichael Park; saw a sea turtle the first day. Kids loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becca S.

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

Great Place!

Had a great one week stay here! Grounds and condo were clean, fully stocked kitchen supplies, and close to the best beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Heidi C.

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

Hilo

The hosts were very responsive. It was great being right next to the beach where we could swim and snorkel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie W.

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

Nice property

Really affordable nice place near great kids beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R.

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

Snorkel with the turtles

We had a fabulous time. In spite of no A/C, we were quite comfortable the entire time. The living room sofa could have been more comfortable, but the kitchen was clean and well equipped. The shower was FABULOUS!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

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

Great spot in Hilo

Well equipped and clean and even had quarters for the laundry. Thanks for a great place to stay right on the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mickey F., Mount Airy, Maryland USA

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

Fantastic Stay in Keaukaha!

My family love, love, loved our stay! The condo was perfect for the four of us and we enjoyed being so close to Four Mile and Richardson's Beach Park. We also enjoyed the wonderful books in the condo.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karol R.

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

Hilo Condo

This property was a fantastic place to stay. It was right next door to a beautiful beach that had turtles.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Marlena D.

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

Great location

We really enjoyed being right next door to Carlsmith Beach Park to enjoy the sun and snorkel. The building also had a lot of security to it, although it seemed a little run down. The unit had very little cooking supplies, we needed to get salt, pepper, and oil as there were only a tiny amount for about a day's worth. We also didn't realize there would be no personal toiletries, and that was probably listed but we overlooked it, so please be prepared to bring all of your own shampoo, body soap, etc. Appreciated the coins and laundry pods for doing laundry down the hall.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Nice layout, comfortable, good value

This is a clean, comfortable property with a nice open kitchen area. We snorkeled every day at the park next door, enjoyed the restaurant across the street, and appreciated that both beds were the same quality and size.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vi K.

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

Nice place in Hilo

Great location right next to the beach, clean, had all the amenities. Kitchen/bathrooms seem recently renovated. We had a nice time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay. Excellent location and the room was very nice. Excellent support on our key issues

Very good. Would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

christina k.

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

Wonderful

The condo was clean the beds were super comfortable and provided all our needs. The location was amazing. We loving going for a swim in the morning @ Carlsmith Beach.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Edwin C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

location location location

This was my 4th time staying at Moana Loa. This condo was just ok, the others were great. Some of it has been cheaply updated. The kitchen cabinets are all peeling their finish, the rugs are disgusting and shredded and stained. They should just be removed. The closets need to either have new doors and tracks or have them removed and just have clean neat open space. There are no dressers for clothes. There is old furniture that is useless. There are only loud standing fans in the bedrooms, no ceiling fans. The outside entrance area needs to be cleaned up, its full of bugs and spiders. It isn't very inviting. We never were able to get the tv to work.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jade D.

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

Cute beach condo

This condo was charming and very conveniently located by the beach. Check-in and checkout were very easy and the condo had comfortable rooms. I would suggest providing better toilet paper (not one-ply).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moriah H.

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

Pool and beach!

Clean and convenient. Beach access through the back gate. Sea turtles at the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

kelli p.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

great time

The condo was everything advertised. Very clean and appointed.
Stayed 19 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location!

Jolanta was fabulous! She answered all my calls and was so helpful. They were fixing a water leak so there was a bit of noise and water shut offs, but overall the condo was well equipped and in a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

James S.

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: Beautiful place, great location, wish it was air conditioned.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

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