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House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo

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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a pool, and a stone wall.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sailboat decoration, and a view of the outside.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with patterned bedding, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.
A swimming pool with a turtle design, outdoor seating, and palm trees.
A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug. There is a large window with a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71984 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • Place, Pahoa Museum
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Keaau

With a stay at this vacation home in Keaau, you'll be by the sea, and 18.4 mi (29.7 km) from Port of Hilo and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Pahoa Museum. .This vacation home is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Kilauea Caverns of Fire and 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Ha'ena Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Pahoa Museum - 20 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 25 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 29 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 33 min drive - 22.8 miles
  • Rainbow Falls - 36 min drive - 23.1 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lava Thai Food - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Peppercorn Spice House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Countryside Cafe - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo

Located in the Kaloli Point sun belt on the East side of the Big Island of Hawai, House of Paddles is within earshot of the Pacific Ocean’s crashing waves. This private tropical oasis is a two-minute walk from the spectacular Puna coastline to watch sea turtles and whales (when in season)!

Please Note: This is a quiet residential neighborhood and local ordinances prohibit gatherings at licensed short term rental properties. Quiet hours are 9pm to 8am daily. Occupancy is set to 7 guests only. Please Respect Your Neighbors!

Stunning custom-built in 2005, House of Paddles features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Throughout the home are exotic local hardwoods and Mexican tile. The fully equipped kitchen features custom Native Koa hardwood and Mango cabinets and a six burner gas stove with griddle. French doors open the Grand Room to a private tropical resort-style pool area with a propane grill. Observe beautiful sunrises and magical stargazing from the pool area.

There are three bedrooms and one additional sleeping area. The private Orchid Suite is separate from the main house and boasts an ensuite bathroom with private lava rock outdoor shower. Two more bedrooms are in the main part of the house. Bedroom 2 shares a full bathroom across the hall and Bedroom 3 has an ensuite bathroom. The final sleeping area is a comfortable queen size bed in our large laundry room.

House of Paddles is conveniently located 25 minutes from Hilo International Airport. Only 30 minutes to many must see attractions including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, snorkeling beaches in Hilo, the newly renovated Poho’iki Beach Park in Kalapana and many natural wonders. Just 15 minutes to quaint Pahoa Town for fine dining, art boutiques and groceries. Only 8 minutes to Maku’u Farmer’s Market on Sundays.


Book with confidence—this is a licensed, legal vacation rental managed by professionals with decades of local experience. Always double check that you are booking a place that is operating legally in Hawaii - no surprises, just aloha!
TA-001-168-0256-01
STVR-19-349096
NUC-19-415
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,984 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-001-168-0256-01, GE-001-168-0256-01

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House of Paddles, POOL, Ocean close in Keaau, Hawaii, near Hilo Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Israel d.

Fantastic 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: The House of Paddles is a comfortable, classic Hawaiian style residence with ample space and fixtures for a great time while visiting the very rainy Hilo area.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house.....yard needed a little attention.Lots of wood in the house. Great area. Nice. Neighborhood.....clean, fully functional.Overall satisfied
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is amazing, has everything you need. Very clean and comfortable beds. This was our second stay at house of paddles, and both times were fantastic
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We needed a few light bulbs but other than that it was very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Hawaiian retreat

Great spot with everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Beautiful home

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: The house was beautiful and fit our family of 5 great (kids ages 11, 11, 13). The separate bedroom suite would be great for another couple. The pool was clean and the outdoor space was perfect for morning coffee. The kitchen was stocked with appropriate pans, etc. needed to make meals. The neighborhood was quiet and beds were comfortable. This was a great location for day trips into Hilo and VNP. I would recommend this home to others and would stay here again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

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

Relaxing Nature

Great home in a very relaxing location
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha V.

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

Great Beautiful, peaceful location. True Hawaiian experience

The property in beautifully decorated and the pool is refreshing after a day of touring the island. My family was happy spending the day out and about or staying in and just relaxing.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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

Volcano Exploration

Great location to explore the volcano, beautiful house with pool. Perfect for a big family
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

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

Beautiful!

The place was absolutely perfect! Lots of space, very clean and well stocked!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Wonderful!

Charming, quiet and very relaxing! Accommodations and amenities were outstanding. Lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kajsa N.

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

We love this house! We stayed here 13 years ago and found it to be almost exactly the same!

Clean, well stocked with beach towels and cooking utensils. The pool is a blast and the layout of the home is perfect for a family with school age or older kids. The host was great and responded promptly when we had a question. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Hilo Paradise

Loved our stay at this property! Perfectly located in a quiet neighborhood, 20 minutes from downtown Hilo & one block from the breathtaking ocean front! The property was super spacious & comfortable, allowing a lot of privacy for each room, while still feeling cozy! We adored the outside lava rock shower! I would plan stay again & highly recommend the property!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lani M.

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

Nice property with pool

Kids loved the pool. Thanks for the hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quang N.

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

House of paddles or Turtles

Beautifully decorated, quiet, nice pool
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, great pool, comfortable beds, great kitchen, there is a lot of left over condiments and seasonings to use. Love the extra long dining table. Google Maps was slightly off when giving directions to the house so make sure to double check the house number. Was a rainy week which made the cement outside very slippery, one of our Ohana fell and was bruised pretty bad. Having a remote for the gate was so nice and convenient! If I would recommend something; change out the rattan window and glass door covers with something else, you can see right through them at night which provided zero privacy for the bedrooms and the bathrooms which we discovered in a very embarrassing way.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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: Beautiful property and so peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Beautiful home!

Very beautiful wood used through the home. The pool was wonderful to cool off in after a day exploring the Hilo side of the island. Loved the ohana bedroom!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

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

House of Paddles

This home is the best VRBO I have stayed at in the past 15+ years. Property is beautiful structure and well stocked. The pool was perfect for our family. Love this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Great Stay!

We only spent 3 nights here, but it was fabulous! The house was very clean and had everything we needed. We loved having a private pool and opening up the doors and windows to enjoy the breeze and all of the sounds at night! Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Great place to stay would definitely stay again

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: Was great and clostridium to family that lives here definitely if I go with family again!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Hawaiian Oasis

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: Great place to relax and enjoy after a day of exploring!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Giselle R.

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

Beautiful Hale! Everything you want or need!

Beautiful, landscaped property with 2 master suites and a pool kept two families feeling relaxed and at home. Located in the tropical Puna section of the Hawaii, it was a nice place to retire each night when we finished a days exploration of the island. We will definitely be back to this enchanting island and will stay in this beautiful hale when we return.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marshall W.

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

Wonderful home!

We visited the Big Island for our son’s Senior graduation trip! This house was perfect for our family! The pool was a nice addition, especially on the days we wanted to just relax! My husband and I stayed in the separate suite with the lava shower and it was perfect! I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

John H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
BBQ is disgustingly unusable. Bugs in window sills. No screens on doors to pool. Property very unkept and run down. Very disappointed. I believe we deserve a refund for unusable BBQ grill. Would not rent if we had known the grill was in such bad shape.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026