Jungle Bungalow - A lovely space to stay for island fun!

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A single-story house with a green exterior, a front porch, and a small garden area with various plants and flowers.
A covered patio with a table and chairs, a sliding glass door leading to a room, and a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with a table set for two, a surfboard, and a sign indicating a room for removal.
A living room with a sofa, television, and a surfboard.
A modern living room with a sofa set, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • Place, Pahoa Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilauea Caverns of Fire
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Keaau

Located in Hawaiian Paradise Park, this cabin is in a rural area and by the sea. Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kilauea Caverns of Fire and Lava Tree State Monument. Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Map
Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Pahoa Museum - 13 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory - 17 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 18 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Prince Kuhio Plaza - 20 min drive - 23.1 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 22 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Marzo's Country Sports Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lava Thai Food - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Jungle Bungalow - A lovely space to stay for island fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Jungle Bungalow - A lovely space to stay for island fun!?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jungle Bungalow - A lovely space to stay for island fun! on 4 Apr 2027 start from AU$850, 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 Jungle Bungalow - A lovely space to stay for island fun!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Jungle Bungalow - A lovely space to stay for island fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jungle Bungalow - A lovely space to stay for island fun!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Jungle Bungalow - A lovely space to stay for island fun! located?

Situated by the sea, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum, Kilauea Caverns of Fire and Lava Tree State Monument. Ha'ena Beach and Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jungle Bungalow

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: Perfect for a couple, quiet neighborhood, private and well-equipped spot.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed your visit. Come stay again, anytime! 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

Salt Water Vacation Rental

We enjoyed your rental very much. This place was clean, very welcoming and private.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Mahalo for your review, Carolyn! Come back anytime :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall this was a good place to stay for our intended plans. The management company was very communicative leading up to the trip and during our stay when anything was needed. The house was very clean, the environment peaceful, and had great proximity to the beaches and volcano. The only points to note are although this is listed as housing for 3-4 people, it's really best suited for two. Mostly because the kitchen isn't stocked for 3 people's worth of dishes (example: there are exactly 2 coffee mugs). It was a little difficult when we had three people staying here. Nothing unmanageable with appropriate expectations, which we had coming into the trip. The listing is accurate when it says it's minimal. This is a good rental with great proximity to the wonderful access to the beautiful areas around Hilo.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Mahalo for your review, Caryn. We are SO sorry that there weren't enough dishes!! This cottage often rents together with the neighboring cottage and the house next door. My guess is that things got moved around and we should have caught that. I wish we'd known - we would have brought more dishes right away. We are so happy that you still enjoyed your visit and the sights of East Hawaii! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Reservations Team Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo & Poipu, HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice home outside of Hilo.

Very clean and kept up very well. We had a great stay with alot of privacy because of its location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Mahalo for your review, Conner! Keep us in mind if your travels bring you back to Puna. We would host you again anytime :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and Cozy

Loved our quiet and cozy experience! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Mahalo for your review, Lauren. Come back anytime! 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

Quiet jungle bungalow

Property is very nice inside and out. All the needed kitchen and bathroom accoutrements were included too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Mahalo for your review, Teresa! We're glad to hear you had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. 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

Quiet retreat

I totally enjoyed my 8 night stay. Clean and a nice homey set up for me. I was able to enjoy the island and come home to a very relaxing retreat!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Mahalo for your review, Sue. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit. Come back anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Jungle hut

Very clean and lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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: Spacieux rental. Well furnished and we felt like home.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov 2023
Mahalo for your review, Florence. Come back anytime! Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Happy!

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 location and nice home.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Mahalo for your review, Patricia. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit. Come back anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, quiet, secluded

This was a wonderful place! We enjoyed our stay. It was easy access to Hilo and Volcanoes National Park. It was new, clean, comfortable and thoughtfully decorated. The washer and dryer were nice. There wasn't an AC, but there were 3 floor fans and it cooled down nicely.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2023
Thank you for the 5 star review for our Jungle Bungalow! It is such a great little affordable place. We're glad you enjoyed the new decor :) Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Froschkonzert

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful paradise experiance. Thanks for the nice to-do suggestions
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Mahalo for your review, Frederike! Come back anytime. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very Comfy

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: comfortable home.big kitchen.quiet location.nice beds.20 mins from Hilo.house needs more blankets, and other utility items such as toilet tissues etc.found some flying cockraches.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2024
Mahalo for your review, Bhaskar! We're glad you enjoyed your stay. All of our properties are professionally treated for pests on a regular basis, but it's a never ending battle here in the jungle. We do provide many items like TP and other sundries that ae enough to cover a short stay. They are all listed in your arrival instructions, along with a reminder that we do ask guetss to resupply themselves if they run out of the items we provide. We're glad you had a nice visit and hope you'll keep us in mind if your travels bring you back to Puna! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed a very relaxed stay at the Jungle Bungalow. Delighted in waking up to bird song in the morning and falling asleep to the sweet chirpping of frogs in the evening. Strolls along the calm neighborhood street and taking in the lush vegetation was enjoyed also. We did have to plan on at least a 20 minute drive to Hilo, let alone longer to other sites of interest, yet they always provided beautiful scenic views of the plants and trees abundant with life and gorgeous cloud formations over the mountains and coastline.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience

Very clean. Loved that there was a kitchen. It was everything the add describes. Driveway was a little hard to find at night. Didn’t know which cottage was our at first. Maybe some signs would be helpful. Other than that we were more than satisfied with stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Mahalo for your review and suggestions, Dane. I will pass the note about signage on to management. We're glad you had a nice time and hope you'll keep us in mind if your travels bring you back our 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

Tropical retreat

The bungalow was quaint and lovely. Loved hearing the doves, frogs, roosters. There were bugs but that’s expected in this area. No A/C but with the fans and closing the curtains while we were gone during the day it kept the place cooler. They also provide extra fans if needed. The tap water tastes good. The lanai is very nice, the table inside is great too. For a couple or small family who intends to explore…this is a great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2024
Mahalo for your review, Paul-Andrew. We're delighted to hear that Jungle Bungalow worked well as a home base for exploring the area. Please keep us in mind if your travels bring you back to our little corner of paradise :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Clean but lacking essentials

Clean property and easy to find however the kitchen needs a revamp and the overall space could use some changes in furniture. No drawers in bathroom or bedroom even though there is plenty of space and the kitchen had zero pans to use in the provided oven.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2024
Mahalo nui for your review and valuable feedback, Jamie. We will let the owner know your suggestions about the bathroom furnishings, and we'll definitely get the bakeware replaced. There was some there last time we did inventory - perhaps a guest disposed of it and didn't let us know. I wish you had let us know when you were there - we would have had some delivered! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to sleep after exploring

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 home to go to after hiking and exploring all day. The bed isn’t super comfortable but it is a bed and honestly it didn’t matter much, we were so tired. It felt so nice without the ac. The chickens never failed to make me smile in the morning. This home is definitely worth what we paid. Also, if you don’t want ants, make sure to do the dishes. We almost messed up on that one.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Mahalo for your review, Charli. We're so glad Barefoot Bungalow provided a relaxing spot to lay your head after your days of exploring. Good tip about cleaning up - the insects here are tenacious! Take care, and keep us in mind if your travels bring you back this way! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Fit for Couple

The property is true to listing. The jungle bungalow was a perfect fit for our (couple) 3 night stay. It’s a great size and beautifully decorated, also very clean, quiet, and private. The location is a bit off the beaten path, but is a solid home base. The unit does not have AC and it got quite warm during the day, but cools enough at night for sleeping. Owner provides a nice little guide book that was really helpful! Bungalow is well equipped with everything you may need. It’s about 25 minutes from Hilo, which can be a pain during rush hour it becomes more like 35-45 minutes. Regardless, there are tons of things to do in any direction from the bungalow. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2023
Mahalo nui for your review, Brad. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at Jungle Bungalow! Good info for future guests as well :-) We hope you'll keep us in mind if your travels bring you back to our little corner of paradise! 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 property at great price

Property was very nice. Clean and comfortable. Could have used some more shelves in bathroom and bedroom. Nowhere to put toiletries and clothes. Would have nice to have had an oven safe pan/dish for c use of the oven. And while I realize one x doesn't come to Hawaii to watch television, occasionally when it is pouring rain, or after a long day out, it'd be nice to watch some television on a larger screen. But all that is kind of nit-picking. It was a great rental and I'd be fortunate to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

One month stay at Barefoot Bungalow

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: We really enjoyed our one month stay at the Barefoot Bungalow. The location was conveniently located between the ocean, towns of Keaau and Pahoa, and not much further to Hilo. We were also less than an hour from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and beautiful tropical gardens north of Hilo. The bungalow was immaculately clean. We had great customer service from all the staff at Saltwater Hawaii. While we do wish there was laundry in the bungalow, there was a laundromat close by in Keeau. The property was very private from not only the public, but from the other guest homes on the property.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
MAHALO for the wonderful review Brett! We are thrilled you stayed with us for a month and so glad we exceeded your expectations. Come again! Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely bungalow in nature

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: This place was exactly what you dreamed of. It was raining during our 3-night stay, but we had a wonderful time staying at the bungalow. There was a gallon of welcome water in the fridge and were sufficient cooking essentials. It was rainy and cold at night. We requested an extra blanket which was brought soon after we requested it. There was a misunderstanding about the laundry facilities, but the owner promptly accommodate our request. Very cute and isolated bungalow, hence it's still close to Hilo /Volcano National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Mahalo for your review, Yoshimi. We are so glad that you enjoyed your visit. Please keep us in mind if you visit our little corner of paradise. We'd love to host you again! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Cute jungle bungalow

Our stay was short but nice at the bungalow. T he property was just as listed on vrbo. Small and quaint, perfect for four people Our only issue was being locked out of the gate on our last day and having to park outside. Communication with the property manager was unsuccessful by phone/text. They did issue a refund which was appreciated but would have rather not been locked out in the first place. We had to drag our luggage in the rain and haul over fence. They assured me communication would be improved for future guests so hope my experience can help.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Mahalo for your review Stephanie! Again we're so sorry about the gate. You'll remember we did send you the screen shot of your on-island contact's reply with the gate code just a few minutes after you texted her, but we also saw your screenshot with no message received. Not sure what happened :-( But we're glad that the refund helped and that you still enjoyed your visit in spite of the mix up!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
This cabin was OK. I don’t know how people could possibly stay here in the summer as it was very warm inside during the month of April.It really is in the middle of nowhere—we didn’t mind that so much as we were doing a lot of touring around the area, but it is something people should be aware of. And the coqui frogs, oh my God the frogs, they are very loud; bring earplugs if you want a chance of falling asleep. I was disappointed with the kitchen. When a listing specifically mentions a kitchen that is clean and highly rated I kind of have an expectation that it will be a great kitchen. Sure, it was clean, but it’s easy to have a clean kitchen when there’s nothing in it. This one was a good size but very limited with tools to make any kind of meal, other than just warming stuff up. The only frying pan they had was absolutely covered in grease, when I bought it to their attention they tried to tell me that it was just seasoned. This wasn’t seasoned, this was like it had been dipped in a bucket of Crisco. There was also only one coffee cup! That said, the caretaker did bring us a couple more frying pans and a coffee cup the next day after we mentioned it to them. As an example, we stayed in another place from a different platform after here, they had plastic wrap and reusable storage containers to keep leftovers, spices, mixing bowls, etc..It’s those little touches that make a great kitchen. Room for improvement for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2026
Mahalo for your review. We are so sorry that Jungle Bungalow did not meet your expectations. This is a rural and off-the-beaten-path area, which is important for guests to understand before booking. As you experienced, we are only a call, text, or email away if there's anything you need. Most guests find Jungle Bungalow a great value for the very low price. We are sad to hear that you didn't find it so. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Reservations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo & Poipu, HI
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This little house is very cute with all the amenities of home. This is a very rural area and it was quite relaxing. The host was very responsive to the questions we asked. The place was very clean and comfortable.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Mahalo nui for your review, Anthony. We'd host you again anytime, so please keep us in mind if you come visit our area again :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
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