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Rain Forest Apartment!

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Rain Forest Apartment!

Aloha
Our beautiful one-acre lush tropical paradise is located south of Hilo and near Kea'au and Pahoa Villages in the rainforest..
The one-bedroom downstairs apartment looks out lush tropical garden, orchids, anthuriums and lush tropical plants.
Queen bed in bedroom. and Double futon in living room
A piece of paradise to call home while you are on the Big Island. Go to sleep with frogs chirping and stars so bright you could almost touch them. Wake up to birds singing and complimentary Hawaiian coffee . Pamper yourself, shower in our collected rainwater.
Automatic quotes for 1 bedroom are for 1-2 guests/ additional guest $10 pr night per guest
We live on property behind the rental.
Please read house rules in apt. It is customary to remove shoes upon entering the apt.
SORRY NO ANIMALS!! NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN! NO SMOKING!
We are in a residential/rural neighborhood 20 minutes from the Hilo Airport.
*Honu Hale 3 offers easy access to east side sites.
*15 min.(10 miles) Hilo town and Hilo beaches
*4 miles to ocean cliffs, and less than a mile from the main highway.
*25-30 minutes from Volcano National Park & Winery
*10 minutes from Keaau town
*12 minutes from Pahoa Village
* 25 min Botanical Gardens
*Free Zoo in a Rain Forest
*amazing Star Gazing at Mauna Kea

See the world's most active volcano, Kilauea. Swim with the sea turtles Botanical gardens, rain forest, waterfalls and desert are all part of our unique landscape. Visit our two interesting local farmer’s markets on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, where you can get fresh and organic veggies, local artisan hand crafted gifts, yummy ethnic foods and experience the local flavor.
Aloha and Mahalo,
Jim & Kepi Hains

We also have a budget friendly 1 Bedroom apt that may be available.
2 bed Apt/ a queen bed in each bedroom. .Double futon in living room Vrbo#73302
Our Lava /1bd apt. has 1 queen bed in bedroom. Vrbo#954412
We also have a studio apt. available.. Vrbo#99067


Property manager

Kepi Hains

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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-053-388-2880-01, GE-053-388-2880-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Rain Forest Apartment! Keaau
Rain Forest Apartment! Apartment
Rain Forest Apartment! Apartment Keaau

About the neighborhood

Map
Kea'au, HI

What's nearby

  • Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 19 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Port of Hilo - 20 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Ha'ena Beach - 20 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 28 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kurtistown Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hilo Coffee Mill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rain Forest Apartment! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rain Forest Apartment!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rain Forest Apartment!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rain Forest Apartment! located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building 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).

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Rain Forest Apartment! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Volha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our favorite stay in Hawaii!!
Very clean, comfortable with beautiful artwork and gardens, and everything we needed for the stay. Our hosts Kepi and Jim were so friendly and helpful,recommending great places to eat and visit.places
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wish we had booked this longer
Lovely place. Wish we had stayed here and just drove to national park instead of staying up there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyrae D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location with soothing sounds of Hawaiian wildlife.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Rainforest Hilo apartment
Nice place to stay. The rainforest noise at night is noisy but I loved it put me right to sleep. But ear plugs are available for my travel partners. We were in Hilo to tour the University. We were about 30 minutes away but an easy drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Affordable lovely 3 day stay
We had an excellent 3 day stay near Hilo. We visited volcanos NP, Richardson's beach, the Macadamia nut farm, and a really neat little zoo close by. Great affordable place to explore the island from.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
My daughter and I were blown away by the magical nature of our stay. The property is gorgeous and the artwork in the units is spectacular. The chirping of the frogs and the garden’s mini-lights made sitting on the patio in the evening the highlight of our day! Most of all, meeting Kepi and Jim was unforgettable. They are so open, kind and caring and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice garden property
Unit had lovely outdoor space adjacent to garden. Unit itself was very clean but dark and dated. Hair dryer does not work adequately and could not get hot water for shower one morning. Location good for Hilo and Volcano National Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hawaiian paradies with rainforest garden
Our second stay with Kepi and Jim was like the first one - wonderful! The one bedroom apartment was clean and cosy with a terrace right in the garden. We loved our coffee in the garden every morning with all the birds around and the sound of the frogs at night. Wr highly recommend this place - that is Hawaii!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful
Wonderful property and hosts! Loved every minute of our stay! Highly recommend this venue!!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liberty H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Awesome place to stay! Very well equipped with everything my friend and I needed. Very enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax
Was good place to relax and enjoyed our stay. Gardens are beautiful and hosts are friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hosts were wonderful! We had our space and privacy but we also had access to the hosts when we needed them. They provided wonderful dining and activity recommendations for us. We celebrated our 15th anniversary here and had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bliss
Excellent in every way (2nd stay)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay for Hilo side of island
The property was perfect for our day trips to Hawaii Volcano Park, waterfalls and snorkeling on Black sands beach. The bed was comfortable and the space very functional. Host was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilinne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful Stay
Beautiful gardens, artful furnishings and friendly vibes. Couldn't have been better!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and location
Fun place to stay when you are exploring the rain forest and National Lava Park. They did a great job creating their own environment that fits in great. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raúl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
100% recommended
Overall a great stay in a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful haven in a rainforest garden
We loved our stay in the downstairs apartment with our own outside terrace overlooking the garden. It was spacious with a comfortable sofa bed in the living room for extra people. It was great to have our own kitchen and to have a big jar of coffee provided to kickstart each day. It’s not far from the Volcano Park with easy access to Hilo. Thoroughly recommend staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Getaway
Jim and Kepi were very welcoming hosts. They have made a lovely little getaway for visitors to the big island.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Relaxed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie S., Taos, New Mexico, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A homey, reasonably priced stay
I enjoyed staying here for 2 weeks. Kepi and Jim were very friendly and helpful, and their place is quiet and surrounded by flowers! A bit of a drive to Hilo , but worth it!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim m., Prior Lake, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise in the jungle
Loved it. Great place and wicked friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penelope K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for a wonderful visit to the Big Island
Thank you so much for all your help during our stay on the island. We made memories that will last a lifetime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and Pleasant
Wonderful property; the unit was nicely decorated, amply appointed, clean and tidy. The grounds were beautiful, verdant, peaceful and quiet (apart from birds and other wildlife). The hosts were warm and welcoming; very knowledgeable about the area and its attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023