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Modern Tea House - Close to Hilo and Volcano

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Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Massages in spa
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • Place, Hobby Garden Hawaii
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Pahoa Museum
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Modern Tea House - Close to Hilo and Volcano

Be the first ones to stay in this new beautiful designer home. Mid-century modern meets Hawaii. Come and sip a green tea in this luxurious 1 bedroom ocean view home. Nestled just one short block away from the ocean cliffs of Hawaiian Paradise Park in Keaau. Built eco-conscious this "green" this home provides a high end and well appointed space for your vacation. Materials were used that are green and environmentally friendly. Built with every attention to detail for your deluxe stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GE-161-141-3504-01, TA-161-141-3504-01, 315061097000
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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this holiday home is by the ocean. Palace Theater and S. Hata Building are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hilo Municipal Golf Course and Regal Prince Kuhio. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and surfing/body boarding 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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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Pahoa Museum - 19 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 24 min drive - 26.9 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 28 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Port of Hilo - 33 min drive - 36.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bite The Eye - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Nicky's Mobile Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Tea House - Close to Hilo and Volcano pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Modern Tea House - Close to Hilo and Volcano?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern Tea House - Close to Hilo and Volcano?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Tea House - Close to Hilo and Volcano?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Tea House - Close to Hilo and Volcano located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful trip. The hosts were very welcoming, the home had every amenity we needed, and the location was perfect for our needs. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The tea house was a wonderful place for us to stay while we visited the big island -- beautifully decorated, comfortable, and supplied with everything we needed for cooking and relaxing when we were at the house. The location was great, close enough to Hilo for daily adventures, and convenient to the major roadways for longer excursions around and across the island. Our host, Lynne, was wonderful, making sure we were ok when it took hours longer than expected to arrive (picking up a rental car at Kona airport is no joke!), and helping us to feel welcome the whole time we were there. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

greg k.

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

Relaxing retreat and great launching pad to local adventures

Great location near to much and far enough away from town. Amazing modern tea house with open welcoming feel. Short walk to cliffside ocean viewpoint. Quick access to Hilo and surrounding area and attractions. Lynne was so helpful and welcoming. We want to return to stay here again! Mahalo Lynne!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

We loved the Tea House!!!

We had a wonderful couple nights here, and our only regret was that we didn't stay longer. It is comfortable, inviting, tastefully deccorated, and Lynne and Jerry were warm and gracious hosts. I can't recommend it enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Great Little House

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Modern Tea House. We wanted something near Pahoa Village and not too far from Hilo, and this location was perfect. It is small, but well appointed and thoughtfully arranged. The bed was so comfortable and the bathroom linens were quality. We stayed for 13 days and it was a good stay. The hosts were very helpful with any questions we had and quickly responded to our needs. The ocean was a block or so away. Thank you Lynne and Jerry!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Calamity S.

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

Amazing and relaxing space for a vacation

We just stayed 3 nights at the Tea House and it was fantastic. It's a little removed from the town center areas, but still close enough to Hilo and Pahoa to get lunch/dinner. (Quick 25 min drive into Hilo). The space itself was EXACTLY as it was pictured. We spent every morning on the deck and watched the sun rise (jet lag allowed for early rising) and it was a beautiful view alternating between sunshine and rain fall. Lynne was super responsive and very respectful of our space (she lives in the main house at the front of the property), and the small touches made us feel very at home. The bed was nice and firm but not hard, and we love any place that provides extra pillows and blankets. All in all, we would recommend this space to our friends, And hope to return for a stay in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Katy K.

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

The most amazing guest house!

The family (2 adults, 2 teens) loved our short stay at the tea house. The guest house is located about 30 minutes south of Hilo, about one block from the amazing shores of Paradise Cliffs! I have stayed at a lot of rental properties and this is hands down, one the most beautifully decorated, and one of my favorite rental properties. The guest house is exactly how it is described. While it’s not a big space, everything is designed with purpose and the outdoor patio really made the space bigger than it is. Our host, Lynne, is the sweetest and communicated with me through VRBO and text. She gave recommendations whenever we needed them and provided additional information about closures to the national park. I miss the waves of the Paradise Cliffs, the short naps on the outdoor patio, the sound of summer rain mixed in with Hawaiian music playing on the record player and my chats with Lynne. If I am ever back in Hilo, I will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Menik V.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carter A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan, 2025
Carter was a great guest and I would welcome them back anytime :))

About the host

Hosted by Lynne Deutsch

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I built this brand new house to be used as a vacation rental. I am a designer from NY and I have designed and built several homes in Hawaii. I have made this house with every detail in mind for a great stay.

Why they chose this property

This is a beautiful ocean view neighborhood. You will see people walking and biking all the time.

What makes this property unique

This house is very modern. Looks like a NYC home in Hawaii! The house is filled with amazing black and white photography from a local artist.
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