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Beautiful 2 bedroom Duplex between Hilo and Puna

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Property grounds
Pet-friendly
Smart TV, books, printers
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful 2 bedroom Duplex between Hilo and Puna

The Ho'okele Duplex is a wonderful base within an hour of all the main attractions on the East Side of the Big Islands; Volcano National Park, the Hot Ponds along the Red Road, the charming towns of Hilo and Puna/ Pahoa, smoking lave tubes, and some of the newest beaches in the world. A great spot for the holidays. A high standard of cleanliness and Covid precautions.
This 2 bedroom, one full bath is the lower floor of a duplex home with Tropical decor with an efficient kitchenette with full refrigerator, living room space, and outdoor dining space and BBQ. On a 3-acre permaculture and aquaponics farm with organic fruit, veggies, and fish. Handicap accessible with shower and toilet accessory equipment.
Located in Orchidland, between Hilo and Puna/ Pahoa, 2 blocks from the highway on a paved road, less than 30 minutes from the Hilo International Airport. Gated estate with secure parking and security lights. Boogie boards, snorkel gear, and beach towels are provided. Less than 30 minutes to Volcano National Park, where the lava is currently flowing and erupting! An amazing experience to see the active lava in the park and the Mars-like environment of Fishure 8, where the lava erupted two years ago. One of the most unique experiences in the world!

Fly into Hilo airport, about 20 minutes from the airport. Or a two hour drive from the Kona Airport on the West side of the island.

10 minutes from the Hilo town
10 minutes to Historic Pahoa town

TV and WiFi included.
Boogie boards and snorkel gear are available.
We use catchment rainwater. This water is filtered and good for showering and washing. Drinking-Water is provided.

Available:
Kitchen, BBQ, Wifi, Free and secure parking, breakfast, hairdryer, and washer and dryer. Seasonal organic fruit from the property.

Bedroom 1: a queen-sized bed
Bedroom 2: two single beds (can be combined into one king-size bed)
Couch and chairs in living room.
Launge chairs and lawn space for relaxing or games.

Property manager

Jonas Molloy

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bodyboard on site

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Gated community

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Small pets considered on case by case basis.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 TA-129-059-0208-01, GE-129-059-0208-01

Property is also known as

Beautiful Cozy Hookele Duplex House Keaau
Beautiful Cozy Hookele Duplex House
Beautiful Cozy Hookele Duplex Keaau
Beautiful Cozy Hookele Duplex
A Beautiful Cozy Hookele Duplex
Beautiful 2 bedroom Duplex between Hilo and Puna Keaau

About the neighborhood

Map
Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 26 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 26 min drive - 8.5 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 31 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Port of Hilo - 32 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 35 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Kurtistown Cafe - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Thep Thai Cuisine - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 2 bedroom Duplex between Hilo and Puna pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

Where is Beautiful 2 bedroom Duplex between Hilo and Puna located?

Situated in Keaau, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Hobby Garden Hawaii, Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden, and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center. Pahoa Museum and Kilauea Caverns of Fire are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Beautiful 2 bedroom Duplex between Hilo and Puna Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Has Everything
Property in very good location to see most interesting things on that side of Big Island. Jonas has a plethora of island knowledge.
Stayed 23 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice S., Sutherlin,Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
If you can rent this place don’t miss out !
We saw this on VRBO when we got there it was as advertised very nice and relaxing Jonas was great to deal with. We ran around durning the day and hung around in the evening enjoying the patio and sounds of the frogs . If Jonas offers to take you on a tour don’t pass it up its wonderful and you see Hawaii like no other.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

LaRae B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend!
We cannot thank Jonas enough for making our stay so special! My husband is an amputee who uses a wheelchair sometimes. It's not easy to find a place in Hawaii that is wheelchair friendly! Jonas built a ramp for us for the one riser in the apartment! WOW! He was very accommodating to any of our needs. Ho'okele aquaponics farm is much more than just a place to stay. So much fruit! Lilikoi, bananas, pineapple, papaya and more! Not to mention the fish! There's solar tiki torches and lights around the grounds that add a cool ambiance. The place had everything I needed to cook. Beds were very comfortable. It was nice to chill in the lounge chairs in the yard. Beach gear available. I couldn't ask for more. There are a couple of other places to stay here so if you're lucky you may meet a new friend or two! Jonas told us about some cool places to explore, and even took us on a tour of fissure 8! We were lucky enough to be there for his Christmas party too. FUN! Also Aloha Fridays! We will be back!
Stayed 35 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Ajit K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs a good cleanup.
The flooring is in poor shape. Also the sofa and chairs were dusty. Everyone who stayed there suffered from the dust and mold. There is uneven layer in flooring which not marked properly and has sharp edge that needs to be fixed. If these things are taken care of, the house is good. Outdoors are good, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host, fun experience!
This property was a short drive outside of Hilo, but so worth it. The property was very clean, safe, and a unique experience. Jonas and Hannah are the best hosts! They are very accommodating, gave amazing recommendations, had everything on site you would want (including snorkeling gear), and even gave us a private tour. Our experience on the big island wouldn't have been nearly as awesome had we stayed anywhere else. These two were great tour guides and very fun to be around. If you are into happy hour, interacting with your hosts, and fun adventures, I definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawood F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host
Very pleasant host
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marta M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home, wonderful hosts.
I had such a lovely time, and Jonas was very helpful and accommodating. The space is clean and pretty, and I definitely recommend!
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base station from which to start and end our adventures.
The home had all that we required and host was respectful and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!
We had a great stay at this property, which was a little out of the way, but great for day trips. A car is a must. From here we went to waterfalls, beaches, caves, volcanoes and farmers markets. Jonas and Hannah were lovely, friendly, laid back and knowledgeable about the area. They offered suggestions of interesting places to visit and left passion fruit and papayas that were ready to eat for us to enjoy. The place was lit up a night with solar lights. We won’t forgot seeing a glowing potato flying through the sky for fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay!
Enjoyed our time with Jonas and Hannah. They were down to earth, shared some local spots to check out and even let us catch fish from their tanks! If you are looking for a mellow space to launch your island adventures from, this place is great!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was nice & the location was good to all of the sights near Hilo.
No A/C & no washer/dryer available 24/7. Other than those amenities, the experience was GREAT!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021