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Secluded ~ Centrally Located ~ Huge Lanai ~ Onsite Owner

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Memory foam beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

Sleeps 273 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is SAR 259
SAR 931 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr

About this property

Entire place

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

Secluded ~ Centrally Located ~ Huge Lanai ~ Onsite Owner


A private studio cottage situated at the back of a one acre property. Surrounded by thick vegetation, you feel like you're in the jungle! Vaulted wood ceilings with exposed beams and optional dim mood lighting are two wonderful features.

Garden views surround from the 384sqft. lanai, giving you peace and privacy. Included on the lanai is a hammock for 2 (up to 450 lbs.), a portable gas BBQ grill, patio furniture with mosquito net umbrella cover, wheeled cooler, beach towels, snorkels and masks, beach chairs, 2 boogie boards, large beach umbrella and 2 large umbrellas for rainy days. The lanai is 8 feet wide and runs along two sides of the cottage, extending the living space. A roof overhang of 4 feet protects the lanai on rainy days so you can still enjoy being outside without getting wet. Listen to the roosters, Hawaiian doves and other sounds of nature as you relax with your tea or coffee.

There are many sounds of nature all around us, primarily Hawaiian dove, coqui frogs at night, crickets, birds, and other frogs. We have small hobby farms on each side of us, so you will also hear their dogs, ducks, goats, chickens and roosters. I realize roosters can be very annoying if you are not used to them, so I have two fans in the unit that can be used to help muffle the sounds. There is also a sound machine with 10 different sound scenarios that is very effective in covering the roosters crowing. Roosters are very common throughout the Puna district - I've even heard them inside the Hilo airport post office! If roosters are a concern you want to avoid, be sure to ask your potential hosts about their own or neighboring roosters.

Inside sleeps 2 with a queen-size bed. The queen bed is medium firmness with a center reinforcement for back support and plush mattress cover for added comfort.

There is no A/C, however, there are two stand fans and a ceiling fan to help keep cool.

Dish satellite TV and internet are included. The TV is a 39" LED/HDTV with 120 channels.

Full kitchen with gas stove, oven, refrigerator. It is fully stocked with pots, pans and wok, utensils for eating and cooking, rice maker, microwave, crock pot, coffee maker and Starbucks coffee, blender, 4-slot toaster, 25 spices, and purified water dispenser. Dishes are a service for 4, including plates, bowls, wooden salad bowls, large coffee mugs, glasses, wine glasses, shot glass, and plastic cups.

The bathroom has a shower stall, pedestal sink, laundry basket, plenty of towels, hand towels and wash cloths. Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are also provided. Our property also features tankless hot water heaters, so you will not run out of hot water.

You are welcome to use our washer and dryer located in the main house carport storage. Laundry soap, bleach, and dryer sheets are provided as well.

We provide the book "Hawaii: The Big Island Revealed" so you don't miss any off-the-beaten-path places of interest.

Although our location is central to Hilo, the Volcano Park and the coastlines of lower Puna, this is the BIG ISLAND - it is not The Island of Convenience, lol. In other words, there is no getting out of long drives no matter where you stay.

Getting here is super easy, and on paved roads the whole way. We look forward to seeing you!

Please email me if you have any questions or concerns that I may not have addressed here.

Property manager

Karla Nava

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished lanai
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed anywhere on the property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 784 square feet
  • Water dispenser

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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 GE-031-630-1824-01, TA-031-630-1824-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Secluded Centrally Located Huge Lanai Onsight Owner Apartment
Secluded Centrally Located Huge Lanai Onsight Owner Keaau
Seclud Centrally Located Huge
Secluded Centrally Located Huge Lanai On site Owner
Secluded * Centrally Located * Huge Lanai * On site Owner
Secluded * Centrally Located * Huge Lanai * On-site Owner Keaau

About the neighborhood

Map
Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 17 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Ha'ena Beach - 30 min drive - 20.4 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 33 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Port of Hilo - 35 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 40 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Kurtistown Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Lemongrass Restaurant - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded ~ Centrally Located ~ Huge Lanai ~ Onsite Owner pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded ~ Centrally Located ~ Huge Lanai ~ Onsite Owner?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded ~ Centrally Located ~ Huge Lanai ~ Onsite Owner?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded ~ Centrally Located ~ Huge Lanai ~ Onsite Owner located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 mi (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center and Kilauea Caverns of Fire are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Secluded ~ Centrally Located ~ Huge Lanai ~ Onsite Owner Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 167 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We weren’t sure we would like this and were very pleasantly surprised. The owner was very nice and very helpful where to go. She had lots of added things to make the place great. We were able to use a cooler and snorkeling gear to enjoy a day at the beach with a picnic lunch. We would recommend this place and happily stay here again. Only thing is you have to have a car as it was back in a neighborhood. This wasn’t a problem for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill b.

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

nice place and location

This place was very comfortable and private. Everything was perfect. stayed there during the hurricane and felt very safe there. We would stay there again if available.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie F.

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

Perfect for us

We have nearby family so the location was perfect. Karla keeps everything just right. Beautiful surroundings and everything we needed for a nice beach day. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Great location and property

Karla was a great host. She met us when we arrived and showed is around. The studio was the perfect place to help us relax and unwind. We really enjoyed eating on the lanai. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmel G.

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

Perfect little home

This is one of the sweetest places we have ever stayed. You can feel like you’re living as a local on the big island 🏝️
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

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

Vacation

Just a vacation to enjoy the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

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

Amazing place!

This place is a great stay that is also very affordable. It was a great location for our adventures all across the island. Karla was very helpful in showing us around and making us feel right at home. It is such a cozy and beautiful place! We would absolutely love to come back some day!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Quiet junjle stay

Nice, quiet. The comfort of the bed was way to firm. But overall a great quiet place to stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey S.

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

Very nice little spot

Wonderful little spot. Awesome porch and hammock. Comfy bed, clean kitchen, great shower. Karla was very nice and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Dale W.

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

Great base of operations

Cute property just right for the 2 of us. We were on the Hilo side to explore east and south of the big island and this place was a great base. Clean and serene with a great lanai. Mahalo
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthias S.

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

Perfect stay for Bi Island visit

This was our second stay in Karlas cottage. Wonderful little spot with an awesome porch and everything what you need for good time. Karla is a fantastic host, very thoughtful. We would highly recommend this place and we will return for sure. All the best for Karla.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald Y.

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

Perfect location for the Hilo side

This is a great stay for those wishing to explore the Hilo side of the Big Island. It's located in a secluded area that makes you feel like you're in Hawaiian tropical forest. It features a beautiful lanai that makes the morning perfect. Karla was very welcoming and we really appreciated the use of the washer and dryer (particularly with the rain we experienced!)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christel V., Santa Cruz, California USA

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

Hawaiian adventure

This was the perfect quiet home base for our stay. We loved falling alseep to the coqui frogs and being greeted by the little geckos around the property. This unit has pretty much everything you could need and then some. Communication was easy. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

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

Tranquil and cozy

What a fabulous place! Karla has made an amazing and comfortable cottage both inside and out! It was spotless and so many personal touches. We stayed in 3 places this trip and can say that this one was by far the absolute best. I would give more stars if I could! Mahalo
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla N., Regina, SK, Canada

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

Adorable Cottage

My husband and I spent a week at this location and thoroughly enjoyed our accommodations here. Karla has the cottage well stocked with lots of extras you don’t always get in other rentals. She met us at check in and answered all our questions. Any other questions throughout the week were answered quickly. Very private location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clark A.

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

Quick stay to see volcano eruption

Karla was a fantastic host - best ever. Unit was also stocked very well. Great location to visit Volcano National Park (45 min drive). We did night viewing to see active lava flow from Kilauea caldera and wanted place close by to shorten drive after long day. Bonus that unit is less than 2 miles from Puna Trail Trailhead which we did 6 mile hike next morning. We had a great nights sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari G.

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

Perfect Paradise

First of all, the hostess Karla was so sweet and kind and met us when we showed up. She showed us around the beautiful house and had chilled wine and chocolates waiting for us. The house was clean and super cute! It has a hammock and an enclosed dining room out on the deck. She also has boogie boards and snorkels, towels, and a cooler. There’s a full kitchen cute living room and a comfy bed. I would rent this house over and over again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arceli (Sal) S.

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

Charming and really special

Karla’s cottage is one of the most well-appointed rentals you will find. She has gone above and beyond to provide everything you may need and then some (wine, chocolates, eggs, butter, etc). The property is close enough to serve as a ‘home base’ for exploring everything on this side of the island but remote enough to rest and recharge in a secluded location. Recommend without hesitation!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clyde J., Oakland

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

Wonderful accomodations and gracious host.

The VRBO website gives a very accurate depiction of the property. In person it is as charming as the pictures. It is clean, well designed, attractively decorated, and well provisioned. It's a wonderful home away from home. The host has been in business since 1915. Her considerable experience is reflected in the well thought out provision and design of the cottage. This all results in a comfortable relaxed vacation experience. We would do it again.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little house next to the owner's house. Not a lot of space but cozy. Owner is easy to reach and answers questions quickly. Warm welcome. However the location is not that convenient as it is a good 25 min from Hilo, and the roosters and dogs of the neighborhood are very noisy at night...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcia M., Red Deer

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

Cute, peaceful cottage

We enjoyed our short stay in Karla’s cottage. It is well stocked with everything you will need and more. Karla is very accommodating and informative. After enjoying the Volcano National Park until after dark, it was only a 40 minute drive back to the cottage. We had a great lunch in the Rim Restaurant overlooking the smoking caldera. Driving down the Chain of Crater highway to the ocean and viewing the sea arches and then seeing the lava flow once it was dark were definitely highlights.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

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

Attention to detail

We only stayed for 3 nights, but Karla's place was in the perfect location for exploring the East Coast of the Big Island and Volcanoes National Park. Karla met us when we arrived and introduced us to her cottage. Her pride of ownership shows both in talking with her and also in all the little things about the cottage that made staying here very convenient and comfortable. She has a notebook that she prepared with menus and descriptions of all the local restaurants, locations of grocery stores, and especially all the beaches, most of which we would not have found without the guidance in her notebook. My wife particularly enjoyed laying in the hammock on the lanai. We would highly recommend Karla's cottage when staying on the big Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte S.

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

Don't hesitate to book!

I just loved this HPP spot. Karla has created a warm, cozy, welcoming bungalo with every amenity one could need, plus some delightful extras! It's just so serene and pretty...better than the photos, even. Very clean with excellent bathroom, comfy bed, great washer, full kitchen... Easy to get to volcanoes, Hilo, other cool spots. There are dogs, chickens, and sweet coqui frogs in the neighborhood, so if you're noise sensitive there's a sound machine. The lanai is the best, especially the hammock. I would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Loved everything about it!!!

Location of this house is nice as it is away from all the bustle of the island. Everything we needed was there ready for us. The house was super clean, extra linens, beach towels, beach gear, coffee, eggs, wine, and so much more! Most people mention something about the chickens, however, I did not seem to find them a problem. However, there is a sound machine and 2 fans if you do need something to drown the sounds Karla makes this house so welcoming and she is very sweet. If you need anything she is willing to help out as she is only one text away. She really did think of it all! I couldn't of asked for a better host!!! I highly recommend staying here if you want someplace "away from it all" to relax!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

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

Lovely Stay

This studio has it all - everything needed to make your own meals, beach gear (snorkels, boogie boards, chairs, mats), and a wonderful outdoor eating/relaxing area. Karla is very friendly and wants the best for her guests. Her attention to detail is evident throughout the rental - from the welcome gift of eggs, butter, creamer, chocolates, and wine to the turtle covers on the toilet bolts (too cute - and something I want to find for myself!). A perfect place to stay, relax, and explore the Hilo side of the island. As with any place in Hawai'i, there are roosters. The host provides a white noise machine that works to keep them from waking you. There are also coqui frogs - which we quite enjoy, but can be loud at night if you're not used to them. The white noise machine works to cancel their noise, too. Wifi is strong, so digital nomads could work from here. Definitely a 10/10.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023