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The Treehouse

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A coastal property with two blue buildings surrounded by lush greenery and a rocky shoreline.
A pathway leading to a blue building surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a coffee maker.
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean. There are two chairs and a small table on the balcony.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV stand. There are windows with a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Hakalau, HI
  • Place, Hakalau Beach Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Zip Isle Zip Line
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, World Botanical Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

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About the area

Hakalau

Located in Hakalau, this holiday home is on the beach. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Palace Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include World Botanical Gardens and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. Onomea Tea Company Estate and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden are also worth visiting.
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Hakalau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hakalau Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Zip Isle Zip Line - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • World Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 27 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Port of Hilo - 28 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Ed's Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Island Birria Boss - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Na’au - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Piilani Kitchen - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at The Treehouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Treehouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Treehouse located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hakalau holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Hakalau Beach Park. World Botanical Gardens and Kolekole Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little place with everything we needed to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2026
Mahalo! We would love to host you again.☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2026
We hope to see you soon at The Cliffs again! Aloha.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The ocean view and the property area is amazing! The poperty was clean and well maintained! Definitely recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous view & super friendly hosts. The Treehouse had everything we needed, we felt very welcomed, and would stay again! We were even treated to some local fruit & saw some whale activity! Highly recommend.
Full Moon Night
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2026
Mahalo for your nice review! And thank you for the gorgeous photo! We look forward to you coming back!🌺
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property! Exceeded all expectations. Only suggestion would be to have more comfortable seating spots in the living area. Otherwise, we couldn't believe how lucky we were to be staying in such an exquisite place!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2026
Aloha Alice! We are glad The Cliffs and Hakalau seated at your expectations. Please come back to visit us again soon!🐳🌺
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is very responsive and accommodating. The grounds are meticulous - idyllic setting. We had everything we needed! Bed and pillows were comfortable. Deck and ocean view were lovely. Parking is easy. Felt secure. Safe area that we felt comfortable walking about. WiFi good enough for business work.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breath-taking vacation home experience

We love everything about this lovely and welcoming property - Tree House on the Cliffs. We enjoyed every second staying here. Our family vacation wrapped up with perfect morning Sunrise and yesterday sunset. Front and back garden are just Gorgeous!! Best vacation home yet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2026
Aloha Donna! Thank you for your beautiful review! We really work hard to keep this place magical. Please come back soon! Mahalo.💚
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised. Responsive owner. Incredible ocean views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2026
Mahalo!🌴
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Views in a peaceful location

My family and I had a wonderful stay at this guesthouse. The views from the deck were amazing, especially for sunrise. It was clean, well appointed and in a very quiet setting. We only got to spend one night here, but wouldnt hesitate to book here again. The property manager was very responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2025
We welcome you back any time Tara!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home while visiting our son who lives on the island, and it was especially meaningful that he could stay with us during our time there. The home is very comfortable, welcoming, and provided everything we needed to relax and enjoy our visit.The view is truly incredible — the kind that draws you in each morning and makes it difficult to leave. It created a peaceful backdrop for our entire stay.We left feeling grateful for our time here and would happily return. If you value comfort, tranquility, and a spectacular view, this home is a wonderful choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2026
Mahalo for your thoughtful review! We are grateful for guests like you, who can experience the magic here at The Cliffs at Hakalau. It is truly a special place like no other. We hope to see you soon! 🌺
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great guesthouse

We had the best time at this perfect guesthouse. Right on the ocean (it rained a lot!) and had everything we needed. The only thing I would change would be staying for longer! Quick responses and very friendly managers! I also loved the book of info! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2026
Mahalo for your nice review Andi! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at the treehouse. We hope you come back soon to visit again! Aloha.🌺
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect Hawaiian oasis near Hilo

Loved our 5 day stay at the Oceanfront “Treehouse” at Hakalau cliffs, an excellent Hawaiian retreat with the sound of the surf and wind in the palm trees. A great location directly overlooking the Pacific Ocean. I got up early every morning to watch the sun rise and was rewarded to watch several baby whales swimming in front of the property. The house was clean and comfortable. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. They quickly responded to our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr, 2025
Thank you Phyllis! We are glad you got to see the whales and that you enjoyed the property. Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow! What a View! What a House!

When we drove through the gates of this estate, we were gobsmacked; the grounds were plush and immaculate. When we opened the door to the house we were greeted by that MOST STUNNING eastern view of the Pacific Ocean. The house was perfectly supplied and we enjoyed the treats the owners left for us. They thoughtfully had a bound book available introducing themselves and our host, along with suggestions of restaurants and activities to do around the area and near Hilo.We enjoyed the many colorful birds, watched the wild boar family with a baby in the fenced adjacent property, and mused at the bright green chameleons playing peekaboo on the deck. Our stay was the perfect Hawaiian experience. We are tremendously thankful - you helped make our anniversary trip a very memorable one! Mahalo!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2025
It was our pleasure hosting you! Come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely two-night stay at the Treehouse. The view of the ocean from the lanai is extraordinary. At night we fell asleep to the soothing sounds of the rainforest and the ocean. The kitchen was well stocked, which let us cook our own breakfasts and comfortably enjoy takeout for dinners. A restful, beautiful place we'd happily recommend!A couple of helpful reminders. The property is a good 25 minute drive from Hilo on a winding, one-lane highway that can be stressful to drive in the dark and in the rain. The property is not air-conditioned but does benefit from ocean breeze, depending on the time of day, and has ceiling fans plus a standing fan you can move around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful home and property with the most picturesque gardens and view! The home was clean, comfortable and well stocked. The hosts are friendly with excellent communication. Since it is about a 20 minute drive to Hilo for food, we took advantage of the kitchen and made some simple meals made at home. Loved having a washer/dryer in the unit. If you are looking to get away from crowds and truly enjoy the beauty that Hawaii has to offer, this is the perfect place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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