Cliffhouse Big Island

Photo gallery for Cliffhouse Big Island

A room with a large glass window overlooking the sea, a wooden interior, and a stone fireplace.
A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a wooden coffee table, a leather sofa, and a bookshelf.
A private pool area with lounge chairs, a small building, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal house with a stone facade, large windows, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious room with a large wooden dining table, chairs, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

View map
Ookala, HI
  • Place, Hamakua Heritage Corridor
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainbow Falls
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

Add dates for prices

Similar properties

Watching the sunrise over the ocean, from the hanging bed, is a favorite.
Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm - Pineapple Cottage
Hakalau
  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (136 reviews)
Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm - Pineapple Cottage

About the area

Ookala

Located in Ookala, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Keck Observatory and Subaru Telescope are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hawaiian Vanilla Company and World Botanical Gardens. Kalopa State Recreation Area and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
View more Holiday homes in OokalaOpens in a new window
Map
Ookala, HI

What's nearby

  • Hamakua Heritage Corridor - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 42 min drive - 53.6 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 43 min drive - 55.2 km
  • Port of Hilo - 43 min drive - 55.5 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 48 min drive - 58.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coba - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Laupahoehoe Farmers Market - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cliffhouse Big Island have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Cliffhouse Big Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cliffhouse Big Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cliffhouse Big Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cliffhouse Big Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cliffhouse Big Island located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is steps from Hamakua Heritage Corridor and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park. Hawaiian Vanilla Company and Umauma Falls are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 47 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Views of the ocean are stunning! The design of the home is amazing. Loved the quiet and private nature of this house. Very lovely would return.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house , host response was great
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The house and property were once incredible. A beautifully designed house on a spectacular piece of coast. Unfortunately the house and grounds have not been maintained. The views on the lower floor are obscured by overgrown plants and the pool was not useable while we were on site (the owner started working on the pool by the end of our visit). The house had not been cleaned sufficiently. Dead bugs on the floor and gecko droppings everywhere. It made it difficult to relax. If the house is more maintained and cleaned this would be an incredible destination.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We stayed at this home for 12 days with 7 people. Views were amazing. Master bedroom was
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodated our family well. Plenty of sleeping space. Kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Words cannot give this magical experience enough credit. This home is BEAUTIFUL- even more so than the pictures show. The property is private, not too far from town, and well maintained. The panoramic view of the ocean from the jacuzzi tub is one I won't soon forget. Amazing sunsets and sunrises. Well stocked. Pool was great to dip in between morning adventures and dinner! Love love love this home.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome host
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The master bedroom has an amazing view of the ocean.The property location was excellent. It was nice to have a private pool. However, the maintenance and cleanliness was lacking and not up to my standards.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
This place would have received a 4 of 5 if not for the bait and switch the host pulled with the photos and condition.- When walking up to the place it seemed really obvious that the photos that were advertised in the description were not accurate. A simple reverse image search showed that the host used the same photos from when the property was bought back in 2016. The whole place is very overgrown and the views and grounds do not match the photos.- The pool was green / full of algae and not usable. Also the grounds around the pool were messy and most of the furniture around the pool was damaged and not really usable. - The seals around the doors don’t line up so geckos and other bugs can and did come in easily. We saw 2 dead cockroaches about 1.5” in length.- After leaving a soda can on the kitchen counter for about 30 minutes it was full of small ants.- The TV did not work. Not like I couldn’t figure it out, but like the actual screen was broken.- The place is obviously in need of a deep clean. Cobwebs and dirty windows everywhere.- Appliances were old and rusted and not functioning properly. Fridge wouldn’t close properly and required enough strength to lift it closed that it bruised hands.- Towels had holes in themTo be fair, the bedroom view was breathtaking and the property was quiet and cool and unique. When we arrived the AC was not working and the host responded right away and got someone to fix it. When I brought up the other issues…crickets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was absolutely stunning. It has a few quirks. But I could not have been more thrilled with our stay. I’ll elaborate to help future guests better plan for their arrival. The views cannot be over stated. They are indescribably spectacular. The property is unique and beautiful. The home is custom with clear care in its construction. It’s clear the property was unoccupied for a time. And the current owners are bringing it back to its former glory. There are a few tiles and faucets that need repair as well as seals around some windows and screens on doors. But none of these small items interfered with our enjoyment or complete fascination with the home’s many many many charms. It was very well stocked with kitchen items. Not only pots pans and dishes, but spices, condiments, tea, there were also other household items like shampoo, conditioner etc. the only items we seemed to be missing was laundry detergent. There were also three different air mattresses that we came across though no air pump that we could find. The pool was also exceptional. Note as others have before this is a three bedroom property with an additional fold out sofa, but I highly recommend it. We enjoyed every second and are heartbroken to leave it. I would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacationed on the Big Island for my 40th birthday celebration with my husband and our daughter. Had a great time making hreat memories! The best part of the house for us was the location, view, swimming pool and my personal favorite was the jacuzzi tub in the master bath, overlooking the ocean!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning Hideaway

A beautiful property, comfortable, with outstanding views from every room. The owner and caretaker were friendly, prompt and a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Glad that you had a great stay! Yes, the host goes out of his way to help. Come back and see us again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wow the view!!

Property needs a few repairs, but the view makes up for it. Truly incredible!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Stayed at the Cliffhouse for the 8 nights in July, it was absolutely the perfect environment for our family to reconnect and relax. The host was attentive and responsive. I highly recumbent this home to anyone looking for the perfect place to unwind and relax.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing experience

We will definitely rent this home again and recommend all our friend and family. It is perfectly placed close enough (30min) to all the restaurants and shopping but very private and secluded. The owners are wonderful and so very helpful. 3 days in a row we saw whales breaching right putside the living room windows. Love this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning views and great place to stay

Eight of us stayed on the property for 6 days. The property has stunning views from every level. The stairs may get tiring if staying for long periods and not used to them, but weren't an issue for us. Richard was very helpful ahead of our stay and Rich, the property host, was very responsive during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing experience!!

Our host was amazing! The house was clean and beautiful when we arrived. They had so many seasonings and sauces to use for when cooking at the house. The host gave us amazing insight on all the fun local places to visit on the island, as well as giving us tips on saving money for fun adventures! Definitely recommend this stay! It has the best view on the island!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Glad that you had a great stay. Yes, the host is more than willing to give suggestions on where to visit. Come back and see us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

1st Hawaii Family Vacation

The house was very nice with th most amazing views from all floors. The sound of crashing waves 24hrs a day I found relaxing and tranquil. The main bedroom suit is awesome the ceiling to foor windows overlooking the ocean was my favorite room in the house
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Glad that you had a great time! Yes, the views and hearing the crashing waves are magical. Come back and see us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning Views of the Ocean

Gorgeous views of the ocean from most rooms. Comfortable beds, clean (besides a stained couch), and refreshing pool. The kids and I swam most every day of our stay. Enjoyed sitting on the balcony, and definitely used the washer and dryer (so nice to have when staying a week or more). Property manager was very responsive and quickly took care of the few hiccups we encountered. Beautiful house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
I stayed at this same property about 10 years ago when it looked exactly like the photos. VRBO needs to get the owners to update their photos on a regular basis to prevent people from spending big money only to be disappointed. The view from the master bedroom is this place only saving grace. When you1st arrive, you're greeted with a "squatters" structure that now attaches to the rectangle pool losing its private charm. 2nd, there are 3 abandoned cars just outside the front gate with a gate that hasn't closed in what looks like years. Instead, it's dangling and tied to a post. On the back side of the house there used to be a small yard which is now totally over grown by weeds and various trees and spiders everywhere. The hammock that was once tied between 2 coconut trees out front are now gone probably because the trees haven't been trimmed and the coconuts might fall on top of guests. This place is NOT worth the price and VRBO should remove it from their catalog. I won't be recommending this place like I have for years anymore.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Architecturally interesting house with amazing views

Great size, plenty of room to spread out. The master bedroom is a masterpiece, curved windows around the entire room that offers the best view! A wonderful cove right underneath the property offers crashing waves all day and night...so soothing! Good location, with small local market close by. Almost midway between Hilo and Waimea. Look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A dream home in a dream location

We were trilled with our 3 nights at the Cliff House. The home was very well appointed and neatly kept. We were most surprised by how beautiful and unique the home is. It is a gem. And it’s amazing to wake up and look out floor to ceiling windows of the ocean at your feet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Yes, the home was built with a lot of care. It was built by Mike Stewart, the famous biggie boarder.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The view was amazing. However, the house was unkept and dirty. So many things were broken, including the 2 AC units in the guest bedrooms. There was also a rat that ate our food repeatedly, on top of the standard ants, centipedes, and roaches in Hawaii. If not for the view and cool nights we would have left.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best spot on the Island

Absolutely AMAZING location! The view from the bedroom can’t be beat! We watched whales breach from the bed! That was an unforgettable experience. We also saw a pod of dolphins. The kids had a blast in the private pool. It was hard to even leave the property to go see the island because this house had everything. We hiked down the private trail to the rocky beach and saw pigs on the way down. Communication with Richard was top notch! It’ll be hard to beat this VBRO experience!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

World sprint trip to Hilo

We were disappointed. The home was not as advertised.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback