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Keaau, HI
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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
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Deck or patio
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About this property
Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen, secluded acre of gardens
Aloha and welcome to my Hawai’i Island cottage! I am delighted to share my 1 acre of rainforest and hope you will choose to stay at Hawaiian Paradise Cottage.
Enter the property through a private electric gate and down a tree-lined drive to a secluded garden oasis set well back from the road.
The house features 22-foot vaulted ceilings, a fully-loaded kitchen with an espresso machine and burr grinder filled with coffee, high quality black tea and fresh green tea upon request, a 60” smart tv in a fully-furnished tropical decor with hi-speed wifi, a private bedroom downstairs with a deck, a loft bedroom above the kitchen/living room area, and a spacious outdoor dining and lounging area with a barbeque and secluded garden views. You will receive a basket of fresh seasonal fruit your host has selected from the garden. Have your coffee on the east-facing lanai in a flood of morning light with a beautiful garden view. Enjoy tropical evenings of starry skies and relaxing rainforest sounds that some of the guests say they pay for back at home. There are two queen-sized beds fitted with high quality sheets, as well as a twin bed with 8” memory foam. Front and rear decks offer plenty of leisure space with a full size dining table in the back.
Wifi speeds are 314 Mbps download, 11.7 Mbps upload.
This off-grid property is Hawai’i resident owned and operated. Your host lives on site and is available for a local’s perspective, information about the island, recommendations, and assistance as needed.
When you walk the enclosed, manicured grounds you will find Royal palms, coconut, orange, lime, lychee, banana, taro, white pineapples, papaya, mango, and avocado trees, culinary herbs, and an array of orchids, exotic, and fragrant flowers. There are pleasant and spacious grassy areas beneath palms and large shade trees, perfect for yoga, meditation, bird watching, or simple relaxation. Garden tours are included for all my guests upon request and based on availability.
Please note: This property is not safe for children age 2-11.
Situated in Hawaiian Paradise Park 15 minutes South of Hilo, you will be 5 minutes away from the Paradise Cliffs where you can watch the sun rise over the Pacific, see whales in season, and watch rainbows form. You will also be 5 minutes from the Puna Trail, a pre-colonial forest hike that leads to a secluded beach where giant Honu sea turtles sun and swim in the closed lagoon. We are 40 minutes from Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park where you can witness Kilauea erupting, 30i minutes to the various waterfalls in and around Hilo, one hour to stargazing at the Maunakea Visitor’s Center, 40 minutes to the Pohoiki natural hotsprings, and so much more!
Your host lives onsite and is available for questions or if you need suggestions. The cottage also provides a high level of privacy if you prefer to be on your own. There is a selection of art to purchase in the cottage so you can take a piece of Hawaii back with you!
There is limited bus service in the area, so a rental car will give you much more flexibility. Your host is available afternoons and weekends to provide tours or airport pick-up in an 8-passenger LT luxury trim Chevy Suburban.
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This is a rural agricultural area conveniently close to Hilo and many attractions
Nearby sites include
Volcanoes National Park 40 min Paradise Cliffs 5 min Coconut Island 20 min Rainbow Falls 25 min Pe’e Pe’e Falls. 30 min Akaka Falls 45 min Water fall zip lining 35 min Kehena Beach 30 min Honoli’i surf Beach Puna Trail to Ha’ena Beach for giant honu sea turtles. 5 min to trailhead Tropical Botanical Gardens 35 min Maunakea Visitor’s Center 1 hour Liliuokalani Gardens 20 min Pohoiki natural hot springs. 45 min Lyman Museum 25 min
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For security, please lock the gate as you come and go.
Quiet hours 11pm to 7am.
The host will provide guest fruit when available, but please do not pick fruit.
Important information
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Property Registration Number TA-066-956-3392-01, GE-066-956-3392-01
Property # 1727320vb
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Keaau
Located in Keaau, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Palace Theater and S. Hata Building are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden - 18 min drive - 17.1 km
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 25 min drive - 24.2 km
Port of Hilo - 29 min drive - 29.5 km
Getting around
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - 11 min drive
McDonald's - 17 min drive
Bite The Eye - 14 min drive
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - 17 min drive
McDonald's - 19 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen, secluded acre of gardens pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen, secluded acre of gardens?
As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen, secluded acre of gardens on 27 May, 2026 start from S$228, 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.
How much is parking at Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen, secluded acre of gardens?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen, secluded acre of gardens?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen, secluded acre of gardens?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen, secluded acre of gardens located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 9 miles (15 km) of Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center and Kilauea Caverns of Fire are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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Beautiful, unique home! Home owner was great and very helpful. Highly recommend!
Jamie N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb, 2026
Thank you very much for your kind review. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I am happy you enjoyed the home and the peaceful garden setting.
You were wonderful guests, and I truly appreciate how respectfully you treated the property. You are always welcome back anytime, and I would be glad to host you again in the future.
Wishing you all the best and safe travels.
Aloha,
John
A fantastic place to stay! John is the greatest of hosts and his house is just a magical place. We couldn't have stayed in a better place during our four nights on the eastern side of Big Island.
John is an excellent host and knowledgeable about the area. The place was spacious and even if it’s next door to the host’s residence, its set up in such a way that you have complete privacy particularly on the all important Lanai
Lee F.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2024
Thank you, Lee.
I sincerely enjoyed meeting you and your wife. It was a pleasure to host you. Thank you for your kindness and consideration.
I hope to see you again soon.
Aloha,
John
What a fantastic 3-day stay in a beautiful location!
John is a fantastic host, thinking of all the little details that would make our stay more comfortable! He was so helpful in guiding us to awesome places that weren’t always on the beaten path! I highly recommend staying here.
Jennifer T.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2024
I am so glad you enjoyed your time here. We really do have a lot to offer in this area.. I hope to see you again soon.
Aloha
John
We stayed there for a week and really enjoyed our time there. John was a very welcoming and accomodating host and always available if we needed anything. The gardens are lovely and John gave us with some breadfruit which we prepared in the local style, it was delicious. Would highly recommend this location
Patrick M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2024
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay.
It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. I hope to see you again in the future.
Aloha,
John
We very much enjoyed our holiday stay here! Very comfortable and clean, with a broad lanai for enjoying the garden. John was gracious enough to give us an extensive tour of the garden and fruit trees, a great host.
Peter F.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan, 2023
It was a pleasure to meet you, and I’m glad you enjoyed your stay.
Aloha,
John.
The stay was absolutely wonderful. It was week trip to visit family and the place was absolutely perfect a real hidden gem. It was comfy and cozy with plenty of room for my wife and teenager. John was a great host and has really transformed that property into a paradise. All and all it was a great stay i highly recommended it.
phillip p.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2024
Thank you for such a nice review.
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay.
It was a pleasure to meet you, and I hope to see you again soon.
John is wonderful. We loved everything about our stay. The cottage is comfy and peaceful. John was so nice to share his time and show us around his beautiful garden.
Our family stayed on John's property for four days while visiting Hawaii. John was very responsive as a host and provided great suggestions for restaurants and things to do during our stay. John shared delicious fruits that he grew on his property and took the time to give our family a tour of his beautiful property. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely go back!
It was great to stay on a property to let you know how the locals live. A beautiful setting with lots of animals freely roaming definitely feels like living as a local. The property tour and education of all of the plants was a great bonus.
Rent N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2023
Thank you!
I am glad you had a nice stay.
A lot of people are really enjoying the local experience.
Aloha!
The house worked great for the four of us! Kitchen had everything we needed and beds were nice and comfortable. John was a great host and we really enjoyed have a tour of the gardens and learning about the flora of Hawai'i and helping to harvest some bananas!
Linda M.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Linda’s group was really fun to host. Very friendly and open to trying new things. They were very interested in my garden tour and my lava map, and they took time to participate in a banana harvest. Thank you for the great photos, Linda! I hope you will think of this as a second home.
This rental is a lovely cottage in a lush tropical garden setting. It had everything we needed, and we especially appreciated all the different coffee making options in the morning. John, the owner, was so kind and helpful and we enjoyed our visits with him. The cottage's location made exploring Volcanoes National Park really easy -- we went multiple times during our stay, something we haven't had a chance to do before when visiting the Big Island.
Becky C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb, 2025
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay.
Thank you for the nice review.
I hope to see you again soon.
Aloha,
John
House is in a nice forest garden setting, if you love learning about plants ask John for a tour. The house is just right for a single, a couple with up to two kids or a couple of friends.
Perfect to get away, relax and have good access to Hilo side of the island.
Charles R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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