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Octagonal Rainforest Oasis Near Hilo & Volcano – 2BD/2BA

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a sink.
A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a sink. There is a wicker sofa with cushions and a small table.
A wooden porch with a hanging hammock, wooden railings, and a view of tropical vegetation.
A cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, and a dining area with a wicker sofa and a table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • Place, Pahoa Museum
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilauea Caverns of Fire
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Keaau

Located in Hawaiian Paradise Park, this holiday home is in a rural area. Palace Theater and S. Hata Building are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Hilo Coffee Mill, or check out an event or a game at Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Pahoa Museum - 20 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 23 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Prince Kuhio Plaza - 25 min drive - 21.6 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 27 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Port of Hilo - 32 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Marzo's Country Sports Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lava Thai Food - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Octagonal Rainforest Oasis Near Hilo & Volcano – 2BD/2BA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Octagonal Rainforest Oasis Near Hilo & Volcano – 2BD/2BA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Octagonal Rainforest Oasis Near Hilo & Volcano – 2BD/2BA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Octagonal Rainforest Oasis Near Hilo & Volcano – 2BD/2BA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Octagonal Rainforest Oasis Near Hilo & Volcano – 2BD/2BA located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Pahoa Museum, Hilo Coffee Mill and Ha'ena Beach. Prince Kuhio Plaza and Kilauea Caverns of Fire are also within 12 miles (20 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. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and unique place on a beautiful piece of land. Quick drive from Hilo. Excellent amenities. We loved hanging out on the front porch. Will stay here again next time I’m in Hilo!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a phenomenal property, lots of fruit trees around, and not directly on the road. Beautiful design of the building. Very accommodating caretaker, we had a problem with the barbecue and he bought a new one immediately. It gets a bit hot in the central room during the day, but the place cools down in the evening, we did not need any AC. Locations is great to reach many highlights on the east side of the Big Island. Can’t go wrong with this one.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful. The grounds are very tropical with fruit trees everywhere. The neighborhood is quite. The home is exactly what you want if you want to live with nature. The unique shape of the building blends into the surroundings perfectly. The lava like floor in the master bathroom is one of a kind and reminds you everytime you enter the bathroom that you are on the Big Island. I would definitely recommend this home to everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is secluded need light on the driveway, and drapes on door and window in the living room
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place, lovely tropical feel! Kitchen is very small and you can’t cook outside due to frogs and mosquitoes. The second bedroom needs a handle to help open the door when you are inside the room. Very low lighting in the master bedroom. Other than that, the place was great and we enjoyed our time.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erin is amazing and very responsive. The house is well thought out and has everything we need. Amazing home that reminded us of Village back home. Pure rainforest experience with many fruit trees. We enjoyed fresh coconuts and sugarcane.The chickens are very friendly & woke us on time daily :) Had a really good time. Best place to stay if planning to visit Volcano National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2026
Srivarsha, So glad you had such a great time. I enjoyed sharing my little slice of paradise with you. We would be happy to welcome you back any time. Erin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rain forest paradise

We loved staying at this property! It was like a little jungle house. The amenities were great. The geckos, lizards and frogs added to the charm. Bring your bug spray.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2024
So glad that you enjoyed your stay. We apologize about the mosquitos. They have become a problem recently (they were never a problem in years past) and we are working on implementing some short term and long term solutions to get rid of them.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
If you are looking for a quiet and cozy place to just relax and take in the beauty, this is a place to call "home" while on vacation! The owner was always in communication with us for any of our needs and accommodations. I highly recommend staying at this cozy hideaway and enjoy the beauty surrounding the property as well as in the home. Thank you, Erin, for your great hospitality. We will be reaching out to you in the near future for additional stays!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

We had a fun time here! Was close to all that we wanted to see. Lovely nights out on the lanai for games and meals. Thankful for the air conditioning. Loved that we had privacy, but still well located. Was small, but had everything we needed. Even used the yoga mats! Would definitely come again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

If you want isolation this is the place. You can't see or hear anyone or anything as it sits back off the road. Very peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Quaint cottage style tropical jungle style accommodation.

Cool cottage style jungle location. Good comms from Erin in checkin/checkout process. Amenities in unit as advertised including bbq, AC and w/d. Place can get quite hot during the day, but just open the doors and ceiling fan and hang out on the deck. Experienced some issues post check in and during our stay which Erin addressed as best as possible, given the circumstances.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Directions to property

This was a great place to stay. Info is 100 % accurate, everything was there. I must have miss the directions on getting there. Here is my input for directions: Leaving airport turn left at light (hwy 11). Go apx 7 miles to (hwy 130) at light turn left. Go 6 miles to Showers Dr. at light turn left and go 3 streets down turn right to address. Hidden drive needs some sort of marker. Again GREAT place !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2024
Philip Thank you. I never know if people are coming from Hilo or Kona and I am new to VRBO. I will be sure to add this to my check-in instructions. There should be an address marker. I will check with my maintenance person. It may have fallen down. Regards, Erin
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely get away.

My friends and I attended the Merrie Monarch Hula Competition in Hilo this year and wanted somewhere quiet to stay from all the choas. This property situated 20 mins out of Hilo was perfect for us. Settled in the lush green land of Keeau, this house offered everything you could need for a private getaway. Our host Erin was awesome for going beyond and getting us into our vrbo, despite the time differences and computer error. We clearly were unprepared for what we encountered but Erin gave us that easy check-in/ check-out vibe. I highly recommend this property to anyone and everyone. It's beautiful, quiet, secluded and perfect for anyone under the sun.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2024
Jeffrey, I am so glad you had a pleasant stay and hope you enjoyed the festival. If you are in the Hilo area again please let us know. We would be more than happy to host you again. Regards, Erin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

We stayed in Maui for a week before coming to the big island and I think we got the best of both worlds by staying here. Maui seemed busy and crowded and we stayed right by the beach, this rental was the perfect place to escape to after all that hustle. It's an acre of tropical paradise where you feel like there's no one else around and I finally felt like I could relax. The first thing I did was just sit on the porch and listen to the birds and enjoy all the green beauty around me. The place was very clean and had everything that we needed, and the location was great for visiting Volcanoes National Park, which was high on our list of things to do. The cliffs were only a 10min drive down the road so we saw a spectacular sunrise in the morning, and there are some amazing beaches just a few minutes further down the road. I would highly recommend staying here for the perfect Hawaii getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay at our little slice of paradise and got to experience all the the Hilo side of the island has to offer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second time my wife and I stayed here, and it was just as nice as in 2024. While it did rain quite a bit this time (not surprising for this area!) we still made use of the grill and firepit daily. We had a few special requests, like yoga mats and a clothes-drying rack, that Erin and Dane took care of quickly. We found the bathrooms very nice, with large mirrors, plenty of counter space, and the master bath having an interesting simulated lava floor.It's a rural area, and we saw plenty of birds, geckos, coqui frogs, chickens, and a couple mongooses wandering through. The neighborhood roosters will go off in the morning, but that let us not waste any daylight hours. Mosquitoes were not too bad, and we were able to eat outside every day. The WiFi was very good, and I could take care of some work emergencies on a remote desktop without problems.Overall, it was a nice place to spend a couple relaxed weeks. We would definitely come again the next time we're in the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved renting this “jungle house” for the weekend! It was the perfect location in between Hilo, Mauna Kea, Akaka falls, and Kīlauea. The property was very well labeled and documented so figuring out the operations of the house was a breeze. The host was super responsive and the best ever! The fresh fruit trees, avacado tree, tree frog sounds all added to the lore of this home. Highly highly recommend! We stayed with our kids for a long weekend and caught Kīlauea episode #49! Thanks for having us!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family really enjoyed our stay at this property. Loved being surrounded by the beauty of the tropical plants. Enjoyed a cup of coffee on the porch every morning in our pajamas without the neighbors seeing us. Close to the sights we wanted to visit. Volcanoes National park and Hilo attractions. Only thing I would recommend is an additional porch swing. Thank you, would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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