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Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental

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A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered patio area.
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by stone tiles. There are two lounge chairs and a small table. The pool is adjacent to a rocky shoreline with a view of the ocean.
A covered outdoor area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a hot tub.
A spacious living area with a view of the ocean, a kitchen, and a dining area with a high ceiling and wooden beams.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a stone accent wall, and a bookshelf filled with books.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private spa tub
    A rare find - unwind in your own luxurious private space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Private spa pool
  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • Place, Pahoa Museum
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Keaau

Located in Hawaiian Paradise Park, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center and Imiloa Astronomy Center are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Pahoa Museum - 20 min drive - 19.0 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 34 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 38 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Port of Hilo - 39 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 41 min drive - 41.2 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lava Thai Food - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tony's Huli chicken - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Leo’s Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Nicky's Mobile Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Hawaiian Beaches Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Lava Tree State Monument. Kilauea Caverns of Fire and Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
What an absolutely incredible house! It was spacious, comfortable, and the views were out of this world. There are not many tourist locations or shops nearby, but if you get groceries for your stay, the kitchen has everything you need, and you never have to leave the pool. Look for turtles in the water and crabs on the cliffs. It really is Hawaii relaxation at its finest.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2026
We're delighted to hear that you had such a good time at Hilo Shangrila!! Yep, it's hard to leave that pool and that view, for sure ;-) We hope you'll stay with us again if your travels bring you back to the beautiful Big Island! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo & Poipu, HI
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was amazing with amazing views of the ocean. We were there when they were having huge swells due to a storm. Waves were awesome to behold. Everything in the house was perfect and had plenty of room for 6 people. I would highly recommend this place with 5 stars across the board
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2026
We are honored by your glowing review and kind words! We hope we can host you again if your travels bring you back to our little corner of Paradise :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo & Poipu, HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, peaceful and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2026
We're so happy you enjoyed your stay. Come back anytime! Warmest Aloha The Salt Water Hawaii Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful family vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house has the most perfect view I could possibly imagine! I appreciated that’s it’s in an area further away from tourists and perfect for getting a feel for the slower lifestyle. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub every single day, and couldn’t get over the view of the ocean. I’ve never stayed that close to the water before! We also liked that the kitchen is nicely equipped, as we were making group meals to feed our whole family. We would absolutely come back here!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2026
We love to hear that your family enjoyed chillaxing at Hilo Shangrila. The only way you'd bet a better ocean view is on the bow of a boat ;-) We would love to welcome you back, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Reservations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo & Poipu, HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped! Pool and hot tub were great. Very quiet area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2025
Mahalo for your review! Come stay again, anytime :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Reservations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation

Everything was just as listed except the view was even better than expected!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2025
Mahalo for your review, Jane. We love exceeding guests' expectations! We hope to host you again next time you visit. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We had a really great stay here! The view is even better than the pictures, we had everything we needed, and had no troubles with the check-in process. We would definitely stay here again if we ever get back to this island!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2023
Mahalo nui for your review and kind words, Emily. Come stay again anytime!! Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location!

We had a great time staying at this lovely home! Thank you so much for allowing us to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2021
We loved hosting you Sarah, come back anytime! Aloha, Shawna, Jess, Tara and The Salt Water Crew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this property

We loved this property, the views were beautiful (including watching sea turtles playing in the waves) and we used both the pool and hot tub as the weather was rainy. A good location for a day trip to the Volcano National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2024
Mahalo for your review, Amanda. We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at Hilo Shangrila. Please keep us in mind if your travels bring you back to our little corner of Paradise - we'd love to host you again :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very beautiful!

Amazing stay with amazing views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2024
Mahalo for your review, Dmitriy. Come stay again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So RELAXING!

Beautiful property. We enjoyed our stay. House was really nice, well stocked, clean, and comfortable. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2023
Mahalo for your review, Carolyn! We're so glad you had a nice relaxing stay. Come back anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Stay

First impression wasn’t great as it was very warm when we walked in but once we got everything opened up it was great. The pool is fantastic and we enjoyed watching the turtles swim in the crashing waves. Also, the mattresses were fantastic. Always looking for a great night sleep on vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Mahalo for your review, Dana. It's true - things can get warm when the house is closed up in between guests, but as you noticed it cools off quick once the windows are open and the fans are on. We are so happy that you enjoyed your time at Hilo Shangrila and we hope to host you again next time you visit the Big Island! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent vacation

Excellent vacation. Was disappointed with a dirty pool , unclean kitchen and cockroaches covering food crumbs left behind upon our arrival
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2024
Mahalo for your review, Jessica. The pool is professionally cleaned and serviced weekly, but leaves and other debris can blow into it at any time. We provide a skimmer so guests can remove anything that finds its way in between pool service visits. I have never heard of any housekeeping issues at Hilo Shagrila before, but mistakes can happen. Remember that we are only a quick call or text away - we would send someone immediately if a housekeeping or maintenance issue was reported! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and communication

We really enjoyed it! We would do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2024
Mahalo for your review, Scott. Come back anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place just as advertised.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2025
Mahalo for your review, Jason. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to host you again soon! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful waterfront property

great house directly on ocean with nice house and pool
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2023
Mahalo for your review, David. Come stay again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation Rental

Our family has a great experience at this rental. It was exactly as described and the communication was timely and thorough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2022
Mahalo for your review, Victoria. We are so glad your family enjoyed Hilo Shangri-la. Come back anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an amazing stay here. The views were so amazing we didn't want to leave the house! We saw dolphins swimming by every morning. The house is clean and comfortable. Location is great. We will definitely be returning.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2025
Awww Mahalo for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit, and we look forward to hosting you again next time you visit our little corner of Paradise :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful oceanfront home

We really enjoyed this home. It was big enough for our family of 6. Clean & well equipped. The home is in great condition & felt classy. The oceanfront deck, hot tub & pool were awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2025
Mahalo nui for your review, Laurie. We are delighted to hear that you had a great time at Hilo Shangrila. We hope we can host you again if your travels bring you back to the beautiful Big Island! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Wonderful property, more beautiful in person than in the pictures. Pool, backyard and views were awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Mahalo for your review, Beth. Come back anytime!! Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Absolutely wonderful. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2022
Mahalo for your review, Anne! Come back anytime. We would love to host you again :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hilo trip

Excellent ocean front property- quiet location great place to relax. Whales made an appearance a few times
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2023
Mahalo for your review, Dennis. Come stay again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay near Hilo and Pahoa

Can’t say enough great things about Hilo Shangrila. Amazing location, the pool was perfect and the view of waves and turtles as well as sunrise just fantastic. House was well equipped and great neighborhood also. Thanks so much. Hope to come stay again sometime.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2022
Awwww, thanks so much for your review, Ron! We're so glad you enjoyed your visit, and we'd be honored to host you again :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hilo Shangri La great place to stay

We loved staying here. The hot tub and ‘slightly heated’ pool made all the difference! Some nights were cool enough that an unheated pool would’ve been too cool! The view was the best and we were able to watch the turtles down below everyday.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2020
Aloha Glenda, Thanks for the nice review! Yes, the solar heated pool is 'just right'! So happy you enjoyed your stay and got to watch the honu (sea turtles) surfing in the ocean! Aloha, Jess, Shawna and the Shangrila Crew
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