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Tropical Studio Apartment!

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Property grounds
Miscellaneous
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 219 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.

Tropical Studio 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 studio apt. is upstairs has a great deck to view garden. Follow sidewalks to Tropical gardens at back of house,coconut palms, orchids , anthuriums and lush tropical plants.
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 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

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

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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: 200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

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
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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

Property is also known as

Tropical Studio
Tropical Studio Apartment! Keaau
Tropical Studio Apartment! Apartment
Tropical Studio Apartment! Apartment Keaau

About the neighborhood

Map
Keaau, 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
  • Rainbow Falls - 23 min drive - 22.3 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 Tropical Studio Apartment! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Studio Apartment!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Studio Apartment!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Studio 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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Tropical Studio Apartment! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 178 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lloynette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving getaway
Beautiful, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
HiLo stay
Property was super cute and cozy. Waking up to the beautiful trees and birds was so nice. Owners were also super sweet when we chatted with them! Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
My adult daughter and i stayed 5 nights, and were impressed with the location, amenities and host. It was a nice place to retire after a long day out and about.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay, safe and easy to get to from Hilo Airport. Loved the scenery around the place, I would recommend staying at this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sierrah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tropical home in paradise
Absolutely beautiful. The grounds were amazing and the hosts very pleasant. Had a lovely week. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a Gem!
Loved everything about our stay...especially the paintings and the sculpted garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!
Great place with everything we needed. Kepi was a great host and responsive to our questions. Place was clean and cosy. The plants and garden outside was amazing and a bonus to the property. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
The property was beautiful. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous. The owners are on site at property and two of the nicest people we have met. This is absolutely the place to go. Located close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

adriane p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise Found
Stepping onto this property felt like walking into the world of Avatar—bursting with vibrant colors, calming scents, and breathtaking scenery that instantly puts you at ease. This spot exceeded every expectation and ranks among the best places my partner and I have stayed. Beautiful grounds, warm and welcoming hosts, and cozy accommodations all just a quick hop from Hilo and Puna. Absolutely a slice of paradise!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little slice of paradise
We truly enjoyed our short stay at this property! It’s tucked away just outside of Hilo but still close enough to everything we wanted to see and do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenai A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Stay
Perfect place for what we needed. Beautiful and homey.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delfina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleased
The host (Kepi and Jim) made us feel very welcomed, they really go above and beyond for their hosts and that really made the difference. I would 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kortney P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Easy check in and a great place to sleep. Had all the basics you need for when you spend most of the day out exploring!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lava house
Good stay, would book again if in the area. Few snafus with communication and some housekeeping issues but they were resolved quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in Hawaiian tropical setting
Studio unit, part of a 4 unit complex on beautiful and lushly landscaped property within 10 miles of Hilo Airport and 20 miles to Volcano National Park. Lovely tropical bird and frog sounds. Kepi was friendly and engaging and helpful, and painted colorful paintings on all the walls.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
We loved the room, perfect size for the two of us. Lovely garden, very green. Nice area to visit and stay while we where there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giorgia R., Niagara, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun spot with great hosts
Great place, so kind, everything we needed. Had a fantastic stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilo House!
Very clean and cozy spot!! Owners made it feel like you were home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jokton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owners Jim & Kepi are super nice & very helpful. The property is very safe. Parking is easy & very safe. The studio is on the 2nd floor of a noisy 3 story apt building. The noise from the neighbors is extremely annoying. You can hear every cough, every word, every fart, every step, the ceiling is squeaky & creaky when walked on from above. One downstairs neighbor talked outside for three straight nights while cracking beers, so annoying; another coughed constantly. The noise at night from the frogs is overwhelming.. which wouldn’t be so bad but the unit has no a/c so the windows HAVE to be left open all night. If you can suck it up & wear earplugs or headphones.. the price vs value is reasonable. If noise bothers you as it does my sensitive ears, this is definitely not a good choice. Again, the owners are GREAT, they live onsite & aren’t intrusive at all. The nearby market on Sunday’s was a nice bonus!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anastasia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet little studio
Really pretty property, quiet. Great for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myriah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a little piece of heaven in a jungle setting. Our little room was perfect for the two of us. The manager Leanne was super responsive to my emails. I would totally recommend this place and stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Little Apartment
Beautiful grounds and sitting area on the deck. Quiet and peaceful .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

larry h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Quiet setting
Nice place to stay with pleasant manager.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilya M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Very nicely decorated room with all essentials and beautiful garden view from the patio.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silvio C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Stay Near Hilo
We loved staying at Hawaiian Paradise Park, the lush tropical place was peaceful and comfortable to stay in. I would stay there again if back on the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022