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Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience.

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Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Keaau, HI
  • Hobby Garden Hawaii
    16 min drive
  • Ha'ena Beach
    32 min drive
  • Port of Hilo
    33 min drive
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    32 min drive

Room options

Living area
Luxury 1 bedroom Suite, Full Large Kitchen, king size bed, double showers in HPP
Washer
Dryer
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (28)
The price is $125
per night
$273 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Luxury 1 bedroom Suite, Full Large Kitchen, king size bed, double showers in HPP

About the neighborhood

Keaau

When you stay at this cottage in Keaau, you'll be 13 minutes by car from Pahoa Museum. .This cottage is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Lava Tree State Monument.
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What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 16 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 28 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Rainbow Falls - 32 min drive - 19.4 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 33 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 37 min drive - 20.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Thep Thai Cuisine - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Black Rock Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪No. 1 Chinese Barbecue - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pahoa Fresh Fish - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience.

E Komo Mai (welcome) to Hale Hapu’u! Our little Hawaiian hut is perfect for couples seeking an authentic Big Island experience. The Hale is adorned with hand carved art from local artists, an outdoor bath set in the midst of a tropical garden of ferns, palms & orchids, and a lanai/dining room overlooking lava features & new landscaping. Modern amenities of AC, Internet and Roku will make your vacation more enjoyable. And close proximity to Volcano NP and the ocean.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private lanai. A kitchenette makes it easy to prepare your meals. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Scott

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Lanai
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-187-770-3168-01, TA-187-770-3168-01

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique little gem
This place was great for 2 people and perfectly situated between Hilo and Volcano. Loved the decor and Hawaiian vibe! So comfortable and serene. And Scott was amazing at communicating! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandra T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Amazing
My wife and I enjoyed every bit of the home. The aura of the place is simply amazing! The directions were very clear (but make sure you read every line). My wife is a vegetarian and prefers home cooked meals on some days. Scott provided a grill with a side burner. It worked well for us. But remember that cooking and dish washing should be in the outside cabana/sitting area. But they have an outside sink in a covered area. The inside is simply amazing. Scott does carving with wood and stone. All the tiki carvings in photos were done by Scott. Outside hot tub is also a highlight! It was super convenient for our drive to volcanos national park!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Our stay was perfect. Exactly as pictured.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great tropical retreat
Hale Hapu’u was a wonderful retreat. Very clean, cozy, had most everything we needed, and we especially loved the lanai which is beautifully done and the perfect spot for eating, studying, and just spending time. We really appreciated to attention to detail that was put into this guest house!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatrix M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hawaiian getaway
This house was an absolite delight to stay in. The Hawaiian theme was so fun, the home was clean, and extremely well organized. They have the cutest outdoor areas to spend time hanging out in too. Also, the bed and pillows were the most comfortable i've ever slept on while on vacation! Would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Communication with the host was great from the start. He was even able to accommodate a slight date change for us. The house was very clean and you could tell they took pride in its appearance and upkeep. There were quite a few things they asked for guests to do to help keep it clean and bug free, like removing shoes before entering, setting the garbage outside for them to remove regularly, and doing food prep and consumption out on the lanai. These were easy enough to accommodate. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adil H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing spot
Really nice spot close to the city but also enjoying the surrounding nature, would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home
Lovely home in beautiful Hilo! The home had loads of Hawaiian charm and everything needed to be comfortable. I loved the outdoor tub!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Want to stay here again!
Can't wait to come back and spend more time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hargita K., Fremont, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Shangri La Found
Needed a respite from the insanity of life and the world and found it at Hale Hapu'u. The images are nothing compared to the reality of the house and the surrounding garden. The most beautiful and peaceful place we have ever stayed at and looking forward to staying at again. The house and grounds are immaculate and Scott has built a true homage to Hawai'i and the culture. The Hale Hapu'u is clean and comfortable and the outdoor "spa" tub was perfect! We enjoyed spending mornings having breakfast on the porch and listening to the sounds of nature around us. Quiet, comfortable, peaceful, soul nourishing. Absolutely loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
unique
A unique beautiful property. Highley recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Hawaiian experience
The property and mgmt of it was all around excellent. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leana Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
A piece of paradise
The stay at Hale Hapu'u was great in every way! Beautiful Ohana with great attention to detail, privacy and easy communication and self-check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply uʻi (Beautiful)
From the moment we pulled into the property, we knew that we were in for a unique experience. The grounds are immaculate and provide a perfect oasis for the local wildlife that we enjoyed experiencing all day. The layout of the Hapu’u is perfect and the personal touches of the wood carvings provide a wonderful touch of Hawaiian culture. Every morning was like waking up in paradise. Scott provided so much detailed and informative information ahead of time, this helped greatly in planning our stay on the big island. He also included everything you would need to ensure a relaxing and stress free stay, including unlimited coffee, bath towels and bubble bath for the outdoor bathtub. This place is just simply magical and we were very lucky that we were able to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
This is the place to go to get out of the hustle and bustle of the cities. Close enough to both Hilo and Volcano National Park. The setup and details of the unit are next level unbelievable! Thank you for a great day... hope to stay again some day soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jay k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kilo Volcano area visit
It was an amazing place to stay and visit the area. Few residents stays ha e been this nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Babs P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
If you want to take a break, this is the place. Everything you need. A tranquil patio, outdoor tub if you want to spoil yourself. Quiet, clean, cool interior decor. We only spent one night but could have happily stayed longer. There is a town about 12 miles away with restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rainforest Haven
Immense yourself in Hawaiian hospitality and art.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mari C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hawaiian Christmas
Quaint. Perfect for two people. Loved the Keureg. Responsive hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden retreat nature paradise
What a special stay! The house is immaculate and every intentional detail of the property you will continue to soak up throughout the stay. We loved the ambiance, the outdoor bathtub was a treat, the towels and bedding were soft and very comfortable. The Coqui frogs singing like an exotic bird and rain fall singing us to sleep was such an experience. Literally had every amenity we could desire. Delicious never ending coffee was a treat. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Szymon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place 11/10
The place is absolutely beautiful, the area is really quiet, the decor inside and outside is very dreamy. It has all the amenities for cooking so we grilled our own food without even going to restaurants. The bath tub area is very romantic to enjoy with a glass of wine and sound of birds. The hosts are very responsive and if you need anything you can reach out to them anytime. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
So cozy!
Love everything about this place! The ambiance, the coziness-- it was a get away within a get away! Mahalo nui loa!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible property
Looking for a beautifully crafted, well maintained, tropical getaway with thoughtful amenities? This is your place! We loved our stay here - convenient to both Hilo, the National Park, and charming beaches - a private oasis to return to. Thank you, Scott!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay !!
Beautiful place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly manicured and decorated paradise getaway!
The details of the instructions, cleanliness of the cottage, AMAZING carvings and ambiance are perfect. The location is a very welcomed distance from all of the city hustle and bustle. Every detail was amazing and Scott is a great communicator to make sure our stay was too notch. Pahoa is a cool and cozy community with some excellent food and close proximity to all the windward attractions. There is so many ch good mama and plenty of aloha at this spot. We will definitely recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023