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Garden Apartment w/ Hot Tub on Historic Homestead
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5900 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Paauilo, HI
- Place, Hamakua Country Club13 min drive
- Place, Hawaiian Vanilla Company13 min drive
- Place, Kalōpā15 min drive
- Airport, Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Convertible bed(s)
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Garden Apartment w/ Hot Tub on Historic Homestead
This hidden gem, nestled amongst lush greenery in Paauilo Mauka, offers a peaceful refuge during your Big Island adventures. Our two-bedroom, garden apartment is situated on the ground level of the historic Main House at Keolamauloa Homestead. With a private entrance, a fully equipped kitchen, and a bathroom overlooking ferns and the pond below, this retreat has everything you need. Each bedroom has a double-size bed, and one includes the soothing sound of a small waterfall outside. A pull-out couch can accommodate an additional 1-2 guests. The cozy living room is stocked with books on Hawaiian culture and botany and includes a propane fireplace for cool evenings.
Please note that the apartment is accessed via a sidewalk that includes several steps, and there are also a few steps inside, including a shower/bath combo that requires stepping in. These features may be considerations for guests with mobility concerns.
Wake up to the sounds of birds in the surrounding native O’hia, Kukui, and Koa trees, relax in our Japanese-style wood soaking tub, take a cool dip in our pond, or lie on the grass under the sun. In the evening, you might enjoy the firepit while listening to tree frogs and crickets and stargazing in the backyard.
Keolamauloa will welcome you home, whether you've taken a stroll in our rural neighborhood, explored nearby Kalopa State Park and historic Honoka’a town, or ventured out to Kohala, Kona, Hilo, or Volcano.
Please note that the apartment is accessed via a sidewalk that includes several steps, and there are also a few steps inside, including a shower/bath combo that requires stepping in. These features may be considerations for guests with mobility concerns.
Wake up to the sounds of birds in the surrounding native O’hia, Kukui, and Koa trees, relax in our Japanese-style wood soaking tub, take a cool dip in our pond, or lie on the grass under the sun. In the evening, you might enjoy the firepit while listening to tree frogs and crickets and stargazing in the backyard.
Keolamauloa will welcome you home, whether you've taken a stroll in our rural neighborhood, explored nearby Kalopa State Park and historic Honoka’a town, or ventured out to Kohala, Kona, Hilo, or Volcano.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Property Registration Number GE-082-401-5360-01, TA-082-401-5360-01
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Paauilo
Located in Paauilo, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Kalōpā reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hawaiian Vanilla Company and Kalopa State Recreation Area. WM Keck Observatory and Mauna Kea Observatory are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails.

Paauilo, HI
What's nearby
- Hamakua Country Club - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
- Hawaiian Vanilla Company - 13 min drive - 5.2 km
- Kalōpā - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
- Katsu Goto Memorial - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
- Kalopa State Recreation Area - 17 min drive - 10.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Hawaiian Vanilla Company - 9 min drive
- Ahualoa Family Farms - 10 min drive
- Coba - 3 min drive
- Jenna's Closet - 38 min drive
- Earl's Pa'auilo Store - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
25 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Shary T.
15 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shary T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Keri A.
28 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Keri A.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
gyanesh b.
11 Jan, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fantastic stay
gyanesh b.
10/10 Excellent
Penny M.
14 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A tranquil retreat on the big island
Penny M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrea W.
27 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
Andrea W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steve C.
22 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Steve C.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
cindi p.
3 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!
cindi p.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dorothy G.
19 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Quiet Getaway
Dorothy G.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Renee S.
12 Mar, 2016
Marvelous
Renee S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
1 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the garden getaway
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Tessa B.
16 Dec, 2013
Lovely Property
Tessa B.
10/10 Excellent
Brittany W.
7 Mar, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation all in it's self
Brittany W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
David L.
19 Feb, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique and relaxing
David L.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Delia S.
19 Nov, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 3 Day Stay in Paauilo
Delia S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nancy L.
10 Jun, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific place to stay for 4 months
Nancy L.
Stayed 91 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Flavia R.
8 Jan, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfull!!
Flavia R.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Tracie L.
24 Sept, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect sanctuary
Tracie L.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca T.
20 Jul, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful place
Rebecca T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
christine d.
20 May, 2019
Charming country cottage
christine d.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
8/10 Good
Annette N.
11 Apr, 2019
Historic stay in Paauilo
Annette N.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Monica M.
11 Mar, 2019
Lovely quaint and charming accommodations
Monica M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Tim S.
2 Jan, 2019
She is a person with wisdom.
Tim S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Abby L.
11 Dec, 2018
Wonderful
Abby L.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2018
10/10 Excellent
Vicki B.
11 Dec, 2018
Idyllic back to nature feel. Welcoming hosts who were helpful.
Vicki B.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
About the host
Hosted by Sally Lundburg
Both raised on the Big Island, my husband and I returned to Hawaii in 2003 to help manage my family’s homestead. We had completed our education at the San Francisco Art Institute, and we were about to have our daughter, Kia’i. Our vision was to create a sustainable lifestyle that balanced both work and play, and to raise our daughter surrounded by the vibrancy of nature. Today, in addition to being educators in local schools, we own and operate Manukai Designs, a workshop & art studio located here on our homestead. We produce fine art for exhibition and by commission, as well as bodysurfing handboards made from foraged wood and old surfboards, and jewelry crafted from upcycled surfboard resin. We are lifelong surfers and if we're not working on the homestead or in our studio...you'll find us in the ocean.
Why they chose this property
When my parents found this homestead in Paauilo in the early '80s, they felt it was full of possibilities. Restoring 80-year-old buildings and reclaiming land that was overgrown from years of neglect was daunting, but was a project for a growing family. Today Keolamauloa is a family treasure that continues to evolve.
What makes this property unique
I love living here. Our normal weather pattern mixes sunshine and rain most days. The evenings are cool and sometimes the fog rolls in, or heavy rains pound on our plantation era tin roofs. A great day is to heading to the West side for scorching sun, white sand and coconut trees, and then retreating home to the cool of Paauilo Mauka with its forest overstory, snuggling under blankets and listening to the sound of the tree frogs singing in the evening. The Hamakua Coast is truly magical.
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