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House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo

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A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by palm trees and a covered patio area with outdoor furniture.
A swimming pool with a stone deck, a covered patio area, and a red umbrella.
A gated entrance with a palm tree-lined pathway leading to a building with a white roof.
A two-story building with a stone facade, a covered porch, and a small garden area with tropical plants.
A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug. There is a large window with a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. 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 Panaewa Rainforest Zoo 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 ecotours and cave exploring nearby.
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Map
Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Pahoa Museum - 20 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 25 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Prince Kuhio Plaza - 27 min drive - 30.7 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 29 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Port of Hilo - 34 min drive - 36.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lava Thai Food - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Peppercorn Spice House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Tony's Huli chicken - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo on 11 Jan 2027 start from AU$2,683, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Pahoa Museum, Kilauea Caverns of Fire and Ha'ena Beach. Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory and Lava Tree State Monument 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. 69 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this property. The home was perfect for our family, plenty of room and a nice open layout. So much character and charm, really made our trip memorable. The location is great, we were able to walk out to the lookout and watch the sunrise in the morning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
This makes us so happy! Thank you for the warm review of House of Paddles, Jacqueline! Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Classic Hawaiian home in a nice, quiet neighborhood. Loved the large dining room table and the lava shower. The pool was great to have. We were gone most of the day, but great to come back and be able to cool off. Loved all the windows and doors to bring in the air. Much needed due to the August heat. The house is pretty secluded. Not a far drive to the Foodland in Kea'au, but quite a drive, with traffic, to Hilo and beyond. Chose this location for the neighborhood, pool and proximity to Hilo and Volcanoes National Park. We were 5 adults and 2 little ones and the space was more than enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
Mahalo for the lovely review of House of Paddles, Kim! Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Stay!

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 of Paddles is a comfortable, classic Hawaiian style residence with ample space and fixtures for a great time while visiting the very rainy Hilo area.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed your visit to the rainforest! We hope we can host you again if your travels bring you back this way :-) 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
House is amazing, has everything you need. Very clean and comfortable beds. This was our second stay at house of paddles, and both times were fantastic
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2026
When guests return, for us, that's the best kind of review possible :-) Mahalo for your review and continues patronage!! We look forward to hosting you again. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Reservations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was lovely! The only issue we had was the refrigerator was not keeping our food as cold as it should have and a few of our food spoiled. And the stove top didn’t work but we just ended up grilling a lot. Communication was easy and the hosts were very responsive. Overall , we had a pleasant stay. FYI- house does get warm during the day . Evenings were cooler with all the windows open to enjoy the breezes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Ugh, we are SO sorry that both the stove and the fridge chose the same time to go haywire! We hope the refunds and extra provisions helped ease the stress of that bad timing!! We are very happy to hear that you otherwise enjoyed your visit! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Team Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo & Poipu, HI
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house.....yard needed a little attention.Lots of wood in the house. Great area. Nice. Neighborhood.....clean, fully functional.Overall satisfied
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We needed a few light bulbs but other than that it was very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2026
We're so happy you enjoyed your visit. Apologies if any lightbulbs were out - remember we are just a text away if anything needs fixing! 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

Hawaiian retreat

Great spot with everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Mahalo for your review, Jennifer. Come back any time! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home

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 beautiful and fit our family of 5 great (kids ages 11, 11, 13). The separate bedroom suite would be great for another couple. The pool was clean and the outdoor space was perfect for morning coffee. The kitchen was stocked with appropriate pans, etc. needed to make meals. The neighborhood was quiet and beds were comfortable. This was a great location for day trips into Hilo and VNP. I would recommend this home to others and would stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2026
Mahalo nui for your review. We are so happy that House of Paddles checked all the boxes for your visit. We'd love to host you again, anytime! 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

Relaxing Nature

Great home in a very relaxing location
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2022
Mahalo for your review, Josh. Come back anytime :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Beautiful, peaceful location. True Hawaiian experience

The property in beautifully decorated and the pool is refreshing after a day of touring the island. My family was happy spending the day out and about or staying in and just relaxing.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2023
Mahalo nui for your review, Martha. I love House of Paddles! My family has stayed there when they come to visit ;-) We hope to host you again if your travels bring you back this way. 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

Volcano Exploration

Great location to explore the volcano, beautiful house with pool. Perfect for a big family
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2024
Mahalo for your review, Peter. So happy to hear that your family enjoyed House of Paddles. We hope to host you again if your travels bring you back this way! 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

Beautiful!

The place was absolutely perfect! Lots of space, very clean and well stocked!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2022
Mahalo for your review, Stacy. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit :-D Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Charming, quiet and very relaxing! Accommodations and amenities were outstanding. Lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2024
Mahalo nui for your review, Susan. 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

We love this house! We stayed here 13 years ago and found it to be almost exactly the same!

Clean, well stocked with beach towels and cooking utensils. The pool is a blast and the layout of the home is perfect for a family with school age or older kids. The host was great and responded promptly when we had a question. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2025
Mahalo nui for your review, and your kind words about our services, Kajsa! We are delighted that your group enjoyed House of Paddles, and that it held up to your previous visit. We hope 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

Nice property with pool

Kids loved the pool. Thanks for the hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Mahalo for your review, Lani. Come back 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

House of paddles or Turtles

Beautifully decorated, quiet, nice pool
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2023
Mahalo for your review, Quang! Come back 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

Hilo Paradise

Loved our stay at this property! Perfectly located in a quiet neighborhood, 20 minutes from downtown Hilo & one block from the breathtaking ocean front! The property was super spacious & comfortable, allowing a lot of privacy for each room, while still feeling cozy! We adored the outside lava rock shower! I would plan stay again & highly recommend the property!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2025
Mahalo for your review, Elizabeth. We are delighted that House of Paddles worked so well for your visit, and we are honored that you would recommend us! We hope we can host you again if your travels bring you back our way. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!

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: Beautiful property and so peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2024
Mahalo for your review, Danielle. Come stay again next time you want to get away! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, great pool, comfortable beds, great kitchen, there is a lot of left over condiments and seasonings to use. Love the extra long dining table. Google Maps was slightly off when giving directions to the house so make sure to double check the house number. Was a rainy week which made the cement outside very slippery, one of our Ohana fell and was bruised pretty bad. Having a remote for the gate was so nice and convenient! If I would recommend something; change out the rattan window and glass door covers with something else, you can see right through them at night which provided zero privacy for the bedrooms and the bathrooms which we discovered in a very embarrassing way.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2026
Mahalo for your review, and important tips for future guests. We email detailed driving directions for every reservation because mapping software is still quite unreliable in our remote area ;-) Yikes, so sorry to hear about the privacy issue. This is the first time it's come up, and we will forward your suggestion to the home owner! 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

Beautiful home!

Very beautiful wood used through the home. The pool was wonderful to cool off in after a day exploring the Hilo side of the island. Loved the ohana bedroom!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2023
Mahalo for your review, Kathy. 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

House of Paddles

This home is the best VRBO I have stayed at in the past 15+ years. Property is beautiful structure and well stocked. The pool was perfect for our family. Love this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2022
Thank you so much for your review, Deb!! You made my day :-) 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

Great Stay!

We only spent 3 nights here, but it was fabulous! The house was very clean and had everything we needed. We loved having a private pool and opening up the doors and windows to enjoy the breeze and all of the sounds at night! Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Mahalo nui for your review, Andrew. Come stay again anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay would definitely stay again

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: Was great and clostridium to family that lives here definitely if I go with family again!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2023
Mahalo for your review, Anna. We're glad your family enjoyed House of Paddles. Come back anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hawaiian Oasis

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 to relax and enjoy after a day of exploring!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2023
Mahalo for your review, Wayne. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you'll come back soon! Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
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