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Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave!

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Exterior
Television
Games room
Games room
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • Place, Hobby Garden Hawaii
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Pahoa Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave!

Traveling with the family or taking time for yourself, you'll love coming home to this beautiful home. Three bedrooms each with their own ensuite custom marble bathroom. Just a short walk to the Makuu cliffs to watch the whales go by. The Asian inspired decor is stunning. I have collected art throughout Asia and you are sure to enjoy the many carvings and paintings. The "Man Cave" has a giant flat screen TV, pool table, dart board and more. The home is on one acre and I live in a cottage on property. The landscaped property has many fruit trees for you to "pick" from. I have bikes for your use to explore the area.
The home is located in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision. Centrally located to the airport, 20 minutes, lava flow 30 minutes and Volcano National Park 30 minutes.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number TA-017-332-0192-01, GE-017-332-0192-02
Property # 1013912vb
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
On-site 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Keaau

Keaau is home to this holiday home. University Theater and Imiloa Astronomy Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 14 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Pahoa Museum - 15 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Lava Tree State Monument - 21 min drive - 26.2 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 29 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Port of Hilo - 34 min drive - 39.0 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bite The Eye - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lava Thai Food - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nicky's Mobile Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Home, with a Man Cave! located?

Situated in Keaau, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 9 miles (15 km) of Hawaiian Beaches Park and Pahoa Museum. Lava Tree State Monument is 12 mi (19.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 237 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, very spacious. Each bedroom has its own in room bath and outdoor deck area. Full kitchen, outdoor desk around living room. Host is very responsive. Excellent place, I would highly recommend
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home! The host was very friendly and helpful. Loved having coffee out on the lanai!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect! Well appointed kitchen was fantastic. 3 large bedrooms, all with ensuit bathrooms. Very clean and well maintained. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All amenities were to our avail, tires on bikes were low in air but all there as stated. Place was very enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jacquelyn w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Howard was a great host. His house was clean and beautiful. We really enjoy3d
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can’t say enough great about this house, property or host. It was absolutely perfect for our family. Each day after being out to explore all day we could come back and shower and still have lots of fun just spending the evening shooting baskets in the driveway, playing pool, darts, riding bikes to the shore, etc. Howard is a most generous, accommodating host!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space to visit and have room to both gather and spread out. Great-sized rooms for each of us and beds were comfortable (bedding needs updating) and showers were perfect. Walking down a short distance to the ocean was great every morning. You can hear the waves (well, the strong crashing ones) from the house. The Kona Low had the weather raining a lot but we loved the warmth.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house provided a lot of space. We loved the many lanais and its proximity to the ocean. Being outside of Hilo, it was peaceful but close enough to easily get to Hilo or Volcanos National Park. Our host was very responsive to our questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had wonderful experience at this property. The home was big and spacious, and overall very clean—plenty of room to relax and feel comfortable. One of our favorite parts of the stay was the beautiful fruit trees throughout the property. We also loved being just a few blocks away from a spectacular ocean view and sunrise spot. Everything went smoothly on our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay! Beautiful house in quiet area. Very close to Volcano National Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Howard is such an amazing host. Very responsive whenever we had questions and gave great advice on activities on the island. This place is even better than it looks in the pictures. We were blown away by the size of the bedrooms, each with their own bathroom. The covered patios and decks is where we spent so much time in the mornings and evenings after exploring the area. We also enjoyed a few days just hanging out at the house, going for bike rides, playing pool etc. Our girls already asked when we can come back before we even checked out. We will absolutely be back and would recommend this home and host to anyone contemplating on visiting Big Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is great about communicating. I loved having the extra space for my family and it’s wonderful they have everything you need to take to the beach. We enjoyed having bikes to explore around the area. The only draw back, which is also a plus, was extra driving to get to places. I liked the quiet area.
Sunrise by the cliffs
Snorkel spot (using the snorkel gear provided) nearby Hilo
Property yard
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A comfortable and welcoming accommodation with an absolutely fantastic garden, as its own little slice of paradise!The weather was hot and very humid, the fans provided helped but some AC would be most welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It had everything we needed. A bit farther out of Hilo than we expected, but that is our fault for not looking closer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

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

Family Vacation!

This was a wonderful place to stay. Worked well for our large family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the lanais all over the house. The yard was incredible with all the sites and sounds - loved the frog melodies. There was nothing else we could have asked for. Being close to the shore with two cool places to watch the sunrise and waves was a bonus. Host was responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is a palace, with tile done by a superb craftsman all thru the house. The bedroom and bathroom doors are stained wood with stained glass. The art in the house is incredible....with paintings done by an elephant (no lie), and wood masks and sculptures. Several fruit trees on the property too. We picked and ate starfruits daily.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2026
We thank you so much for choosing to stay with us and your appreciation of our home. I personally built this house myself, with items gathered from my travels around the world. It's a life story I only wish to share. In all the years of owning this home, Jack you are the only one who has brought special attention to the pool table that sets in the middle of the recreation room, along with the bikes dartboard and small sports bar! The pool table, who's felt matches the house color! Thank you so much for your appreciation! Hopefully one day you can visit again and maybe do some ocean fishing! GOD BLESS!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything and more!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

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

Great stay

Beautiful property, accurate to listing
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill G.

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

Good place to stay.

This is not the place for everyone, but an excellent place if you read what the host describes.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVE W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just WOW! This is the best VRBO I have ever booked. The place was too great and was better than we thought it could be. Not only was the house magnificent, but the grounds were like paradise. The host communicated when necessary, but was never overbearing. The location was perfect, with beach cliffs just a short small and town and many attractions within a 30 minute drive. We are already talking about coming back.
Grounds
Paradise Cliffs about 10 minute walk away
Back yard. Absolutely beautiful
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

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

Great property

Great property. Lots of room. Clean, quiet, easy check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ARTUR P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We like to travel a lot and this was the best house so far. The house is amazing. Check-in was quick and easy. We were able to drop off our luggage before check in time which was very helpful. Bedrooms are very spacious. We were able to pick a lot of different fruits in the yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great Stay

Great property. Beautifully landscaped. Plenty of room to move around.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel P.

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

Amazing Place

Me and my family loved the location it was in, fruit trees on the property and very close to a local spot you can go visit that's beautiful for fishing and just relaxing at.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Howard Grant

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My name is Howard and I am a contractor on the Big Island. I built this home for myself and 2 sons. The house was a labor of love and did almost all the work myself. My sons are now grown and have families of their own and I felt that it was time to share my home with other travelers. I live in a cottage on the back of the property so I can give my guests privacy when they need it and assistance with questions or issues that may come up. I want to make sure your time on the Big Island is special.

Why they chose this property

This area is the "sunshine belt" of the East side. Walking distance to the ocean and some great fishing spots. Mostly its quiet and private.

What makes this property unique

Each bedroom has its own custom bath. I bought most of the tiles and cabinetry and art during my travels in Asia.

Languages:

English

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