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NEW! Lava Rock Retreat - Impeccable Comfort in Hilo!

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Relax in style on the sectional sofa or massage chair.
Aloha and Welcome to Lava Rock Retreat!
Designed to bring the beauty of nature into view, Lava Rock Retr
Verdant views!
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4191.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Hilo, Hawaii
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo3 min drive
  • Popular LocationRainbow Falls5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Hilo10 min drive
  • AirportHilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)11 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

NEW! Lava Rock Retreat - Impeccable Comfort in Hilo!

Pair the mystique of a tropical Hawaiian forest with an impeccably cared for home and you'll have Lava Rock Retreat! Catered to the traveler who wants a private oasis but desires the convenience of a central location. Lava Rock Retreat is in a quiet Hilo neighborhood with close driving access to visit dashing waterfalls, sea turtle dotted ocean parks, vibrant botanical gardens, and volcanic wonders. The architecture is reminiscent of mid-century modern design highlighting natural surroundings. We welcome you to enjoy Lava Rock Retreat, Hawaii!

As you enter Lava Rock Retreat you're greeted by walls of picture windows with verdant views of our tropical forest. The main living area boasts a soaring ceiling, cool concrete floors, and hi-tech smart home functions. Delight in three modes of coffee making from pedestrian (12-cup drip maker) to aficionado (espresso and Nespresso makers). The kitchen is fully stocked for cooks of all levels and includes touch-sensor faucets, a view-panel refrigerator, and every small appliance you may desire. Dine at the copper fronted bar or the dining table. The living area has a large screen Smart TV and sectional sofa (you may want to spend more time here than you imagine!). The whole house is geared with free high speed Wi-Fi internet and Alexa Smart home features.

The home sleeps up to 4 guests and is recommended for adults and older children only. Our outside areas are built around the natural pahoehoe flow of ancient lava with uneven, rocky grounds. The primary bedroom has a king sized Tempurpedic Pro-Breeze mattress with Adjustable Ergo Base and ensuite bathroom with tiled shower and heated Toto toilet seat with bidet functions. The second bedroom has a King bed 3 inch gel infused cooling memory foam topper and USB outlets on each side of the headboard. The guest bathroom also has a tiled shower and Toto toilet. There is a half bathroom near the kitchen which even includes a urinal! The bathrooms and kitchens all feature towel warmers to keep your towels dry and warm. As if this isn't enough pampering, wrap yourself in provided bathrobes after every shower, bath, and walk to the hot tub.

Outdoors you'll marvel at our lush tropical flora as you stroll through paths behind the house. The large hot tub and copper outdoor shower area also feature a lava rock privacy wall. We have created multiple outdoor seating and lounging areas which may cause you to miss planned excursions as you entirely relax in nature at your home away from home.

Here you can expect unique and outstanding amenities to make your stay exceptional including:

*Sundance Claremont Spa (hot tub) with 59 jets and LED lighting for both beauty and safety
*Master bedroom king bed, Tempurpedic Pro-Breeze medium with Adjustable Ergo Base
*Second bedroom king bed, gel infused cooling memory foam topper
*Nespresso maker with a few pods provided at check-in (extras upon request for additional charge)
*Gaggia platinum espresso/coffee maker with grinder feature (for whole coffee beans only)
*Standard 12-cup coffee maker and filters (for ground coffee only)
*Instant-on motion detecting kitchen sink faucets
*Alexa smart home technology
*Immersive Osaki TP 8500 massage chair
*Custom lighting with dimming settings
*Locking guest safe for your valuables
*Heated towel warmers in the kitchen and bathrooms
*Toto toilets with dual use as washlet bidets - NOTE the lids open and close automatically
*One off-street covered parking space
*EV charging outlet in the carport for your use
*NO air conditioning - our tropical climate is temperate year round and the house has many fans for comfortably moving the air

Unobtrusive hosts live in a separate cottage on far side of the lot. You are renting the entire house, Lava Rock Retreat, and your privacy in the house and hot tub/backyard is assured.
This is a hosted Hawaii County STVR.
TA-124-306-3808-01

Property manager

Salt Water Vacations, Hilo, Hawaii.
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
Property Registration Number TA-124-306-3808-01, 325063006000, GE-124-306-3808-01

About the area

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness, while Imiloa Astronomy Center and Lyman Museum are cultural highlights. Joint Astronomy Centre and Gilbert Carvalho Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including ecotours, birdwatching and whale watching.
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Hilo, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 3 min drive
  • Kaumana Caves Park - 3 min drive
  • Rainbow Falls - 5 min drive
  • Panaewa Rainforest Zoo - 6 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Starbucks - 6 min drive
  • Cost-u-Less - 5 min drive
  • Antics Pizza - 5 min drive
  • Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW! Lava Rock Retreat - Impeccable Comfort in Hilo! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NEW! Lava Rock Retreat - Impeccable Comfort in Hilo!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW! Lava Rock Retreat - Impeccable Comfort in Hilo!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW! Lava Rock Retreat - Impeccable Comfort in Hilo! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Hawaii at Hilo, Kaumana Caves Park and Ainako Park. Joint Astronomy Centre and Mohouli Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilo - April 2024
Beautiful house with lush tropical landscaping and top-notch amenities. The decorator and design touches in this house made our stay wonderful. Host responsiveness was quick and efficient. Very nice neighborhood. We would not hesitate to book this house again.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lorelei J.

Amazing Luxury Stay - Beyond What Pictures Show!
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: Amazing place! I rented this place sort of last-minute as some of my best friends were visiting from the mainland. I live on the west side of the island and we were looking to do a getaway with my friends to be closer to Volcano. We really love staying at particularly whimsical Airbnbs, and we really wanted one with a hot tub if possible. When we found this place on Airbnb, it had a 3-night minimum stay, but when I reached out to the hosts through their website, they were kind enough to make a special exception for us as we could only stay 2 nights. The place had EVERYTHING. You will want for nothing. Organic spices, a fully stocked kitchen, multiple coffee makers, a rice cooker, literally anything you could want. All the toilets were on a system where you walk in and the lid lifts and there are heated seats and bidets (we didn't know about this but it was an unexpected very fancy luxury). All the towels are on towel warmers. The place is so modern and Japendi at the same time. There are tiki torch lit pathways through the jungle in the backyard that make for amazing moonlit night walks and the hot tub and outdoor showers are second-to-none. The beds are incredibly comfortable and we especially loved eating out the back lava rock lanai (original lava rock that has been preserved for effect). We also loved the well-lit lights that you can turn on to illuminate the jungle outside as you sit in the massive massage chair and have a full-body massage experience. Overall, this may have been the nicest Airbnb I have ever stayed in (and I have stayed in probably around 100 over the past decade of my life). It is private and the neighbors are very friendly but do not invade your space. The back yard is completely separated and private. I would totally come back here if you want a whimsical, luxury, comfortable, biophilic stay close to Hilo & Volcano side. Mahalo!

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
We had a fantastic stay at the Lava Rock Retreat. The house was exactly what we expected and was a nice relaxing getaway after the hustle and bustle of Honolulu. The backyard and grounds were peaceful and we loved enjoying our morning coffee on the lanai. Thank you for sharing your amazing home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian G., Sandy Utah

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly a Paradise inside and out.
My husband surprised me with this home. He didn't want me to know anything about it until we got there. We got there after dark and when we walked in it was the most fantastic surprise! The home was a dream! Windows everywhere lining the most gorgeous landscaping. The outside lighting lit the outside up and made you feel like you were in a Jurassic Park movie. The whole entire house was set up with so much love and care. All the little details really made it charming and special! I felt like I was in the middle of the rainforest while being in the comfort of a warm cozy house. The whole experience exceeded expectations! The hot tub was a fun experience amongst the landscaping and the chirping of the coqui frogs. Everything about this house was wonderful! Cozy blankets, air conditioning, heated towel warmers, fun appliances, and everything else! We absolutely loved it and will definitely want to stay there again! Best experience ever and it's so close to everything you want to see. We were greeted with such kindness! It is hands down a memorable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ultimate in comfort
This place is absolutely amazing and exceeded our expectations, which unfortunately seems more rare in the post Covid world. It has everything and then some when it comes to amenities and creature comforts. The floor to ceiling windows that look out onto your private jungle is as stunning in person as anticipated, and they have small walking trails that are all yours to enjoy. It’s a tech savvy house with Alexa, phone chargers, Spotify channel, heated towel racks and heated bidet toilets. Luxury! The beds were super comfy, with the primary being nice and firm, and they provided soft robes. I’m pretty picky about my sleeping conditions and I slept so well here. That said, I enjoyed the coqui frogs and all the animal noises; some may not. The hot tub and outdoor showers were used everyday, as well as the amazing massage chair. Great location in a beautiful neighborhood. To note a few things some may not love as much: The neighbors pups were a bit vocal, sometimes very early in the morning, much like the Kauai roosters, and the rain can be loud on the metal roof. Nothing the owners can do, but wanted to mention for others if they need earplugs. Also, the heated towel racks are great, but if you have little ones, may want to look out for the one in the kitchen that is pretty low as they can be quite hot. We honestly didn’t want to leave for the Hilton on the Kona side! I have a feeling we will miss the home very much. And that is exactly how it felt; like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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