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Tropical "Jungalow" Near the Sea

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Front seats looking out
Front deck and screened lanai
Entry porch
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • Place, Hobby Garden Hawaii
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Pahoa Museum
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Double Futon

Two-room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tropical "Jungalow" Near the Sea

Enjoy indoor-outdoor living in our bright, open home... Relax on the lanai overlooking lush vegetation and lava outcrops, smell the fragrant Hawaiian air and listen to the waves crash in the distance. Secluded and quiet--a garden oasis far from the maddening crowd. Open windows allow for trade-wind ventilation throughout the home. Rainwater-harvest for showers/sinks (triple filtered), spring water for drinking in kitchen.

Our house is just a ten minute walk to the dramatic Puna cliffs and two miles from the trailhead to the only non-black sand beach in Puna, Ha'ena/Shipman. It is a 10 mile unpaved drive (Gov't Beach Rd) to the old Kapoho area and our newest black-sand beach (created since 2018 eruption).

The jungalow is located 16 miles from Hilo airport, four miles makai (toward sea) of HWY 130, five miles to nearest mini-market or 8 miles to Pahoa, and 20 to Volcanos National Park. This is a quiet and secluded area., but it is a jungle out there, so be prepared for wild fowl, coqui, gekkos, some insects and rain. The Jungalow is wide open for natural ventilation and trade winds (no air conditioner). As the name suggests, this is a bungalow in the tropical jungle of east Hawaii (wet side!) so expect wildlife. Geckos, some insects, coqui, feral chickens and even the very occasional boar share the land. Please consider your tolerance to nature before booking. Quiet hours are from dusk to dawn. Owners and 2 cats and live on property in a separate unit at the back of the property. Two cars maximum. Security camera facing driveway..🤙

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Don’t make dirty bed or fold dirty towels, leave as is c or on floor.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

No more than 2 cars in drive; exterior camera on driveway

Quiet time from dusk to dawn

Owner lives on property and have 2 cats roaming the grounds. No parties are permitted on the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number GE-008-064-0512-01, TA-008-064-0512-01
Property # 2349454vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this holiday home is in a rural area. Port of Hilo and Hilo Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting.
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 18 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Pahoa Museum - 19 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Lava Tree State Monument - 25 min drive - 26.5 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 33 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Port of Hilo - 37 min drive - 39.4 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bite The Eye - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Nicky's Mobile Cafe - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical "Jungalow" Near the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tropical "Jungalow" Near the Sea ?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tropical "Jungalow" Near the Sea on 13 July 2026 start from AU$349, 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 Tropical "Jungalow" Near the Sea ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tropical "Jungalow" Near the Sea ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical "Jungalow" Near the Sea ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical "Jungalow" Near the Sea located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 9 miles (15 km) of Hawaiian Beaches Park and Pahoa Museum. Lava Tree State Monument is 12.2 mi (19.7 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. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable house with plenty of porch seating. Could hear the ocean at night , even with the night frog noise . Beds were comfortable. Great location for a family group and host was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Very clean, very nice. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
Thank you Eric for your positive review, you are welcome anytime. Mahalo Steve.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great spot. Nice and quiet. We loved the cats, named them Ginger, Dusty, and Rocco for the duration. Ginger and Dusty liked to sit with us, Rocco is not a people cat… Nice walk down to the water at Maku’u Point.
Ginger
Maku’u Point
Dusty
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
So happy you enjoyed the home Phillip and that the cats behaved themselves. Mahalo Steve.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris h.

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

Hawaii vacation with family

Great location, private and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2022
Mahalo Chris; come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ritsu K.

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

Perfect paradise retreat

This house is perfect for vacationers who are wanting a peaceful retreat in a jungle setting. The garden is gorgeous and the house is meticulously designed for maximum natural light and trade winds flow. Tasteful decor never lets you forget you’re in Hawaii while avoiding a tourist trap feel. Tropical birds and friendly cats on our veranda made it truly magical.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Thank you Ritsu for your positive review and thank you for leaving the space clean and tidy. You are always welcome back. Mahalo Steve.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

Great stay!

Roomy place, nice amenities. We really loved Big Islandopoly! Beautiful plants everywhere. Loved that we could walk to the beach. Excellent communication from/with Steve.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2024
Come back anytime, Susan
Verified

8/10 Good

Sulochana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a comfortable and lovely place to stay amidst flora and fauna! Two highlights for us were early mornings on the porch hammock and the wonderful selection of books and boardgames. Can't wait to come back again someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wish we stayed longer

Everything about this house was beautiful and perfect! We were very disappointed we weren't staying longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2022
Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Z.

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

Peaceful stay!

Highly recommend! Steve was very helpful and even brought us flashlights when the power went out. Peaceful, lush and private. There were only two beds and one futon, though. Not two futons but we made do just fine. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2025
Thank you for the positive review Amanda. I reviewed the the description of the property and edited it to remove the extra futon, thank you for bringing that to my attention. Please come again. Mahalo Steve.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tim m.

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

Visit to Hawaii to meet my son

Loved it. Spacious clean and comfortable and very safe property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

Peaceful Getaway

This was the perfect house for some peace and calm. The home had everything we needed including a few sweet cats to pet outside when we missed our fur babies. We walked to the ocean every morning to take in the amazing views and sound of the crashing waves. There is no question we will be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

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

We loved it!

Beautiful gardens. Very communicative host. Amazing porch and decks.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2023
And we loved hosting you. Please come back. Mahalo Steve.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Best host and best house ever:) Garden was well maintained as well. Beautiful and cozy. We want to comeback again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne B.

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

Nice, secluded get-away

The property is exactly as described. Remote but comfortable. Stay here to be off the beaten path and be ready to drive a bit to get to any attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Beautiful house and garden

Great house for 2 couples with plenty of room. The garden was lovely with lots of birds. You can hear the ocean surf.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine D.

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

Amazing!

Loved this place. Property owner was great. House was beautiful. Super close to cliff walks. Absolutely beautiful. Well-priced. We’ll be staying there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2023
And you’re always welcome. Mahalo Steve.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ton L.

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

Ton Le

Steve’s house is cleaned and looks like the photos. Surrounded by a lovely garden. He responds promptly. We enjoyed our time here. Stayed 4 nights, 4 guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2023
Thanks Ton , you’re welcome back anytime. Mahalo Steve.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kami B.

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

Peaceful Garden Paradise

What a beautiful place to stay and relax. Gorgeous garden and the house is beautiful. Host is absolutely wonderful and helpful. He was so kind and messaged back right away. Checked if we needed more water. He lives nearby so he even came to bring us supplies when we needed. Love.the fact that we had everything we needed and even a washer a d dryer! Missing my sweet dog but the cute cats kept me company while i sat in the hammock chairs. We are so totally grateful for such a wonderful host and a lovely home to.stay in while we visited family and see the island. Thank ypu so much for everything.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

The Jungalow

My friend and I really enjoyed our two week stay. It was a private location that was very quiet. We enjoyed watching the birds and other animals from the screened in front deck. Steve the host was easy to contact and lives next door. He will fill your 3 five gallon water bottles when requested. We enjoyed using the propane grill as this was a big money saver and convenient. We have no complaints.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Tranquility

The home was as described. It was clean, beautifully landscaped, and a nice place to return to after a day of hiking and exploring the area. We enjoyed falling asleep to the chorus of frogs and waking up to the roosters. The resident cats helped fill in the void of missing our own pets. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ember D.

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

january vaca

Overall this is a great place to stay if you are planning your trip to include hiking and exploring. My family would go out and adventure and then come back to rest and play games. The place was cozy and we loved the extra wildlife noises. The beds were super comfy and our communication with the owner could not have been better. The only problems we came to were some updates in the kitchen, some odd consistency in the decor, and the water heat. However, we made due during our short stay and our visits by Goldie the cat made up for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria A.

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

No problems , except having to open and close entrance gate

Okay
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2023
Thank you Gloria for your review, yes it can be a pain to open and close the gate especially when it’s raining but Unfortunately it’s necessary to keep the critters out. I hope this doesn’t prevent you from visiting us again, you and your party are always welcome. Mahalo Steve.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

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

Excellent stay

It was only myself that stayed in the home, but it was wonderful. I love the covered porch, screened in porch, the landscape around the house, and the birds and frogs calling. The house had everything I needed and was in good working order. I did not have to contact Steve about any issues, so I don't have a good idea about how he would respond; however, the fact I didn't have to contact him reflects the quality of care of the property. I was really pleased that he alerted me to the fact that the Kilauea volcano had erupted. I would highly recommend the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Big Island Adventures

Steve's VRBO house was located in a quiet neighborhood just a 10 minute walk to the ocean where we watched the sunrise while waves crashed onto black rocks. His house had many cozy spots to relax but we especially enjoyed the porch hammock swings and eating breakfast at the sunny porch table. We also liked the open layout of the kitchen, dining room and living room areas for our family food preparation. The house was well located for our daily adventures including hikes at Volcanoes National Park and along the coast to the north of Hilo. We also liked that we were only a half hour drive from the airport and our favorite park near Hilo: Carlsmith Beach Park where we swam and saw a green sea turtle. Our host Steve communicated well with us and supplied everything we needed to make us feel at home.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2024
Wonderful to have you. Come again, anytime. A hui ho, Steve
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

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

Beautiful and quiet neighborhood

We enjoyed our stay at the Jungalow. It was very quiet compared to several other places we stayed at closer to Hilo (no dogs barking, no car noise, a lot less coquis, and only 1 rooster.) The lanai was a beautiful place to read a book and sip coffee. The futon area off the second bedroom was larger than it seemed in the pictures, and was a perfect place for kids, teens, or those who wanted to watch TV. The house has lots of light too. Our host was very responsive, when needed. We loved the cats, but had to be sure to keep the doors closed or they enjoyed visiting inside. The property was well-maintained. Our only issue was there is minimal pots, pans, and cooking utensils, so come prepared. (one pot meals worked the best for us.) We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2024
Thank you for your positive review Brenda and for bringing to my attention the need for additional pots and pans, that issue has now been resolved. Thank you for staying please come again , you left the home clean and tidy which is much appreciated. Mahalo Steve.

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