your own cottage, hear the ocean!

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 337 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Keaau, HI

Hobby Garden Hawaii11 min drive
Port of Hilo29 min drive
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)31 min drive
Carlsmith Beach Park34 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Come make Ka Hale Malie (the peaceful house) your own tropical cottage! Located 500 Ft from the ocean cliffs as the crow flies but not on the ocean. It is located in Hawaiian Paradise Park in Keaau, HI which is centrally located to visit Volcano, Pahoa, and the new black sand beaches of lower Puna (Pohoiki).

The little cottage has one bedroom with a queen bed that has sliding doors to the back lanai (porch) for you to enjoy your coffee or your candlelight dinner. A bathroom with a (purified) rainwater shower. A fully outfitted kitchen with gas stove, full refrigerator, built-in microwave, countertop convection oven/toaster, coffeemaker, blender and a variety of items for cooking. The attached living room has a vintage rattan couch and chair, a TV, Roku streaming device, a DVD player and sound bar, a library of over 50 DVDs (island themed!), and WIFI.

The house also has a front lanai (porch) with a table and chairs and a back lanai with an outdoor rattan couch, a table and chairs for dining, 2 bar stools and some "party lights" for nighttime ambiance. The best hang out spot may be the covered carport which has been transformed into an outdoor rec room/tiki bar complete with tables and chairs, a BBQ with charcoal and a charcoal starter (uses newspaper, not lighter fluid, and gets coals going fast), a cooler, a rug ETC.

The cottage is the only property on the 1/4 acre lot to give you privacy. Most days, and especially eves you can hear the crash of the waves on the cliffs, less than 500' away. Within a 5-10 minute walk is the beautiful coastline area where you can take a few chairs (I provide the portable ones in the bag), a few beverages and watch the sky and the ocean. During the humpback whale season you may see or hear whales. Rainbows over the ocean are a common event!

Mahalo (thank you) for considering Ka Hale Malie and should you decide to come the cottage will welcome you!

There are also a few masks, snorkels and fins; beach towels, paddle ball, frisbee, etc. for your use during your stay. If you want an island tour of any size/duration, I can recommend a great tour guide!

Property manager

Kelly Finn

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Microwave

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 allowed: in designated areas

ONLY outside

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 and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number GE-107-106-5088-01, TA-107-106-5088-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this cottage is near the beach. Lyman Museum and Palace Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Keaau, HI

What's nearby

Hobby Garden Hawaii - 11 min drive
Ha'ena Beach - 25 min drive
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 28 min drive
Port of Hilo - 29 min drive
Carlsmith Beach Park - 34 min drive

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 18 min drive
Kaleo's Bar and Grill - 12 min drive
Subway - 17 min drive
Lemongrass Restaurant - 20 min drive
L & L Drive-Inn - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is your own cottage, hear the ocean! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at your own cottage, hear the ocean!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at your own cottage, hear the ocean!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is your own cottage, hear the ocean! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center is 12.4 mi (20 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Coralyn B.

24 Mar 2024

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

Homey, relaxing

Good area to walk in, beautiful plants good location.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rob P.

1 Mar 2024

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Nice, quiet, walkable location near lava cliffs, private back porch and yard

After staying in several VRBOs near enough to the highway to hear it 24/7, it was nice to get away to a quiet location (except for the young gals in kitty-corner house that partied all night but it didn't keep us up much; in our sixties, we have to admire their stamina). Comfortable bed, nice to have a private back porch and back yard with some decorations. Not far south to Pahoa with interesting food, shops, and people. Walk about six blocks to a stretch of lava cliffs popular with friendly locals and fisherman who sometime gather for music near sunset. A good neighborhood for walking. Never met Kim but she sent someone over when we needed help with some things.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josefa R., Kehl

27 Feb 2024

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

Ohana

Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt.auf dem Sofa auf der Veranda haben wir abends das Meerrauschen genossen. Das kleine Häuschen war sauber und hübsch eingerichtet. Und die Gastgeberin war sehr hilfsbereit und entgegenkommend. Mahalo

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa A.

11 Jan 2024

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

Sweet Cottage

This little cottage was exactly what we needed for close proximity to family. Owner was easily contacted and very responsive. The yard with birds was enchanting.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond J.

15 Nov 2023

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

Little Cottage

Prefect for a 3 day stay, close to friends. Walked to the cliffs every morning. Beautiful view. 20 minute drive to small grocery store.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Finn

I love the Big Island and especially all its magical places and wonderful culture and people. There is nothing like going for a snorkel in the turquoise waters of the tide pools, followed by wine tasting in the cool air of Volcano, followed by watching molten lava bubbling and glowing in the Halema`uma`u Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National park! Not that I do that every day!

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location, and it is adorable. Centrally located between Hilo, Volcano and lower Puna. The neighborhood is perfect for an early morning walk to the ocean cliffs to watch the sunrise or a sunset walk to enjoy the end of the day sky!
Please keep in mind, Hawaii is a tropical island and we have humidity, geckos, cockroaches and typically they don't come into the house but it is a possibility. Keep this in mind, mahalo!

What makes this property unique

Located between Hilo and Pahoa with easy access to the best of the East side of the Big Island. Plus the cottage is small yet complete. The ocean waves can often be heard from the house and the neighborhood is wonderful for a walk to the ocean cliffs!