Perched along the water, this 4-bedroom vacation home accommodates 8 guests with 5 bathrooms. Enjoy ocean views from the patio, while the outdoor pool and hot tub offer relaxation options. Explore local attractions, including Hobby Garden Hawaii and Pahoa Museum, all within the waterfront area.
Highlights
Made for relaxation
Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Outdoor pool
The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Outdoor pool
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Spa pool on site
Washing machine
Patio
Explore the area
Keaau, HI
Pahoa Museum
Place, Pahoa Museum
22 min drive
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
36 min drive
Port of Hilo
Place, Port of Hilo
40 min drive
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
39 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
5 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Bathroom 5
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Mika Kai 4 bd w/Pool and Hot Tub - Epic Spot for Whale Watching!!!
Fully Licensed Short Term Rental STVR-19-344467/NUC-19-255 GE-131-303-1680-01 TA-131-303-1680-01
Each guest will be asked to sign a rental agreement after booking is accepted.
Fabulous furnishings and upgrades to this already beautiful house. Here is the base of operation for your Big Island adventure. Mika Kai is a beautiful oceanfront home in a tropical Hawaiian setting. It sits on lava bluff about 15 feet above the crashing waves. The oceanfront pool, hot tub and huge lanai give you a private resort all your own. This beautifully decorated home is not your ordinary vacation rental. Each bedroom is like your own hotel room, with en-suite private bath.
Fully fenced and gated, it has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 stories, over 3000 square feet, and right on the blue Pacific. This is a super comfortable home for your family group. The layout of the house is: 4 spacious Bedrooms – all 4 ensuite, each with its own private bathroom. The bedrooms are situated as such: downstairs has a master suite with a King Bed and a Japanese soak tub; a second bedroom downstairs has 2 Twin Beds. Upstairs has 2 more bedrooms both with Queen Beds. A second living room that works as an office area is located upstairs. This area is open to downstairs, very dramatic. On the main level, under the soaring ceilings, you will find an expansive living room with lots of comfortable seating, a large fully stocked and equipped modern kitchen, a dining room with seating for 8, a 5th bathroom with shower. A washing machine and clothes dryer including laundry soap for your use.
At Mika Kai you will find guidebooks, Hawaii reef fish identification books, Big Island picture books, up-to-date pamphlets, and insider tips on secrets only known to the locals. Yet you may find that you wish to just sit on the lanai at Mika Kai and never leave. That’s okay too. For your enjoyment, we have beach towels, and various water flotation items. Pack your swimsuits and come on over!
You will love the surrounding nature and the natural beauty of the area. Volcano National Park is approximately 45 minutes away. Great snorkeling is about 20 minutes. Waterfalls, nature hikes, champagne pond, steam vent caves, black sand beaches, surfing & boogie boarding, botanical gardens and scenic drives through rainforest are all nearby. Hilo is the second largest city in the Hawaiian Islands. This is old Hawaii at its natural best. The whale watching from November through March from Mika Kai's huge lanai is some of the best you'll find in all the Islands.
Note: Mika Kai is in a residential neighborhood and to be good neighbors we do not rent the house for large parties or events. We do not allow more than a total of 8 people on the property at any one time. Quiet hours are from 9:00pm to 8:00am.
Security cameras on property for surveillance when property is vacant.
Guests will be asked to sign a rental agreement and liability form. Rate is based on guest count. Only the guests that are staying at the home are allowed at the home - no other visitors. Mahalo!
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Property Registration Number GE-131-303-1680-01, TA-131-303-1680-01, 3150320520000
Property # 4109522vb
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Keaau
Located in Keaau, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Hawaiian Beaches Park and Lava Tree State Monument reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens. University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center and Panaewa Rainforest Zoo are also worth visiting.
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 36 min drive - 35.6 km
Hilo Farmers Market - 40 min drive - 40.5 km
Port of Hilo - 40 min drive - 40.1 km
Rainbow Falls - 43 min drive - 42.4 km
Getting around
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - 15 min drive
Lava Thai Food - 15 min drive
Nicky's Mobile Cafe - 15 min drive
Leo’s Kitchen - 18 min drive
Liquid Life - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Mika Kai 4 bd w/Pool and Hot Tub - Epic Spot for Whale Watching!!! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Mika Kai 4 bd w/Pool and Hot Tub - Epic Spot for Whale Watching!!! ?
As of 21 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mika Kai 4 bd w/Pool and Hot Tub - Epic Spot for Whale Watching!!! on 24 Sept 2026 start from AU$2,749, 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.
Is Mika Kai 4 bd w/Pool and Hot Tub - Epic Spot for Whale Watching!!! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Mika Kai 4 bd w/Pool and Hot Tub - Epic Spot for Whale Watching!!! ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Mika Kai 4 bd w/Pool and Hot Tub - Epic Spot for Whale Watching!!! ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mika Kai 4 bd w/Pool and Hot Tub - Epic Spot for Whale Watching!!! ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Mika Kai 4 bd w/Pool and Hot Tub - Epic Spot for Whale Watching!!! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Hawaiian Beaches Park and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Pahoa Museum. Lava Tree State Monument and Kilauea Caverns of Fire are also within 16 miles (25 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The view was spectacular. The home was well stocked with everything we needed. Everyone in our group slept well and had plenty of space. The outdoor area was perfect for relaxing by the pool and watching sunsets and sunrises from the hot tub.
Kitchen had all essentials. The hot tub and pool were perfect. Each bedroom had a bathroom, super helpful. The view was absolutely breathtaking. We were literally right on the ocean. Loved the house!!
Great location right on the ocean front. The weather wasn’t too kind to us but we watched whales from the house and the waves crashing up along the coast. All the facilities we needed.
I have no complaints about the property itself, but overall I do not think it was a good fit for us.This property is perfect if you wish to stay at the house, relax on the deck / pool, watch the ocean, and use the hot tub. The lack of central A/C (bedrooms only) wouldn't be a problem if one was home all day and could leave doors / windows open for the breeze. We used it as a home base while we visited the national park, botanical gardens, and other sites. The problem with using the house for this purpose was that the house sat and baked in the sun all day while we were gone and the doors / windows were closed. When we returned in the evening, we entered a home which had been sitting locked up in the sun and warmer than the outside temperature. The home would get warm enough that the bedroom A/C units couldn't cool it down adequately by the time we went to bed.I want to specify that this was not a problem with the house itself, but simply a mismatch for how we used it. The views were gorgeous, the house came stocked with many helpful touches, and the space is good for small or large groups. The neighborhood is quiet. The property manager was responsive to questions and concerns. I would book this again for a quiet retreat with nice views. I would not book again as a place to sleep while out sight-seeing during the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Archival
8/10 Good
Cynthia S.
29 Apr 2017
Great place
Great place, well maintained, well stocked, just as advertised.
We stayed at Mina Kai while visiting with family on Hawai'i island. The location was perfect for exploring all that east Hawai'i has to offer and the house had ample room for our extended family. The sunrises were absolutely beautiful. Mahalo
Aloha Michael
Thanks for coming and staying with us at Mika kai
I am so glad you had a wonderful time .
We welcome you back as guests anytime. You are a five star ⭐️ client
Thank you for having us at your home. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
We were very happy go have you visit our home in hilo And, so happy you had a great tine
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Laurie L.
31 Jan 2019
Very nice and roomy place to stay for our vacation
Our group had a great time at the house. The view was fantastic and we had great sunrises. The pool and the hot tub were very nice and we had it all to ourselves. Nice big kitchen for cooking and outdoor grilling. Great place for a vacation!!
We loved staying on the Hilo side of Hawaii and this home's location was great. We saw whales and porpoise from the deck. We loved the home and being right on the shoreline.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2021
It was a pleasure having you all at our Mika kai
Please come back and stay again
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jane K.
3 Feb 2017
Beautiful Home!
Mika Kai was amazing, beautiful home situated on a spectacular stretch of coastline! The home is very comfortable and well appointed, was the perfect place for relaxation after our long days sightseeing and adventuring!
We loved our stay at this VRBO, we are a family of 7 that fit comfortably in this home. The house was clean and organized. We enjoyed great views of the ocean. I recommend you stay here.