Seaside stay .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Kapoho Beach and 9 miles (15 km) of Pahoa Museum. Lava Tree State Monument is within 12 miles (20 km) and Hobby Garden Hawaii is within 16 miles (25 km).
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 38 min drive - 36.5 km
Port of Hilo - 44 min drive - 38.9 km
Carlsmith Beach Park - 45 min drive - 41.5 km
Rainbow Falls - 47 min drive - 41.0 km
Pohoiki Beach - 61 min drive - 43.7 km
Getting around
Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
Thep Thai Cuisine - 18 min drive
Black Rock Cafe - 14 min drive
No. 1 Chinese Barbecue - 13 min drive
Pahoa Fresh Fish - 13 min drive
Tin Shack Bake - 15 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.
Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli
This private Pāhoa getaway offers the perfect location for your next Big Island adventure! Surrounded by lush, tropical foliage, this home features a large covered lanai, a fenced yard, a newly renovated kitchen, and even an avocado tree that you can enjoy in season. Explore the nearby cliffs during the day, grill up your favorite seafood dinners on the private gas grill each evening, and enjoy the ultimate in peace and quiet and homely accommodations. Ho'ohauoli is located on a quiet street in the community of Hawaiian Shores, only a few minutes from Pahoa Village's great restaurants, shops, and entertainment and six blocks from the ocean front. The cliffside Kahakai Park is only six blocks away, where you can relax on the lawn, sit along the cliffs, and listen to the ocean waves crashing on the shore. You'll also be close to the historic town of Hilo (22 miles north) and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (44 miles west).
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,350 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: We do not provide any crib beds for small children
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number TA-078-102-6304-01, GE-078-102-6304-01
Property is also known as
Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli Pahoa
Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 52 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 52 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jerome B., Tampa, FL
May 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Second time is still a charm
We stayed here for 3 nights and this was the second time we stayed here. The house is amazing and allows visitors to live more like a local than a tourist. The beds are comfortable and the amenities exceptional. The grill was great to cook on and the lanai super relaxing. I didn't think it would be even better the second time but it was!
Jerome B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
LeeAnn W.
Apr 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice space
This was a great space for all of us to stretch out and be comfortable after a full day of exploring. The nature sounds were peaceful and easy to go to sleep to. The lanai was amazing!
LeeAnn W.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Brad P.
Mar 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house!
Overall, it’s a nice clean house, but really there’s no comfortable chair or couch to sit on in the living room to watch the TV. The couches a futon with the springs popping out in the two chairs he had were not comfortable to sit in. Don’t get me wrong I’m a 6 foot three man so it’s hard for me to find a comfortable chair. Overall nice place good shopping center up the street about 5 miles good food at the Black rock Café. Just kind of far from Hilo and lots of traffic to get to it in and out.
Brad P.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nancy E., Carmichael, CA USA
Jan 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Hikers Hideaway
We came to explore the island trails (hiking and snorkeling) and did much driving (1 to 2.5 hours each way a day) and hiking so our time at the rental was limited to sleeping and eating, showering, doing laundry (a fantastic outdoor sink to clean gear) and using the WiFi (great signal). Everything worked well for our needs. We appreciated the owner’s response time to one of our requests and their generosity in supplying masks, snorkels, chairs etc for our water time explorations. Watching the volcano erupt at Volcano National Park was a highlight of our trip. Many thanks to the owners for sharing their home with us.
Nancy E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Prasoon S., Folsom, USA
Dec 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very functional and serene getaway
This is a very unique experience we all had. Chirping birds, abundant greenscape, large windows with good cross ventilation, thoughtful amenities throughout. 7 min walk to the ocean. 10 min drive to shopping area. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Prasoon S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bryan C.
Nov 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Jungle Getaway
The home was exactly as advertised. It was a nice place for my wife and I to enjoy some time away.
It was a bit further from Pahoa than we expected, and having to bring our own water for drinking was inconvenient, but overall we definitely enjoyed our stay and used the snorkeling equipment.
Bryan C.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Molly L.
Nov 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Small community Home
The house was the perfect size. Definitely needs some updating.... from beds to fridge. No A/C was rough. Yard was beautiful with lots of wilderness and wildlife around to view.
Molly L.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Landiwati S.
Aug 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Rain forest home
Me and my family enjoy to stay at this house, its big and plenty room to accommodate for 5 of us and have 2 bathroom , is clean and the bed is nice and comfy for us also the dining kitchen area it's nice
Nice view and the backyard and finally my kids so excited when we see the pigs family..
Good communication with Robert while i have a question to him
Definitely be back if i stay at Hilo area..
Mahalo
Landiwati S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Becky E.
Jun 22, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not so clean
The area was ok and the lanai was lovely. It was nice to have 2 bathrooms. It was very warm and there was an off putting smell in the house. We took pictures of the less than clean bathrooms and some other areas. If this had been a hotel, we would not have stayed, but we felt stuck having booked the place for 6 nights. Our second vrbo for the second half of the trip feels like a breath of fresh air.
Becky E.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne J.
May 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous property.
We stayed 5 nights, the home was lovely, had everything we needed plus more. Great communication with the owner. Good location for exploring the whole island. Thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the verandah enjoying the breeze, view and sounds around us.
Suzanne J.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shay V.
Mar 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing retreat away from the crowds
We had a relaxing time away from crowds of thousands purists at this home. There is a nice shopping area a few miles away and Hilo is a 30 minute drive with the big city feel. This home was situated between the volcanoes and the waterfalls with some nice swimming places in Hilo. Lovely out of the touristy way, vacation. Feel like an islander.
A convenient location for our stay on the Big Island, the new shopping area was excellent for groceries if we decided to cook at the house and the location to Volcano National Park was awesome. The house was well stocked with everything that we needed and the communication from the owner was second to none as he checked in almost daily to make sure that we were satisfied with everything. We would stay again if we ever visit Hawaii's Big Island. Thank you!
Randy
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Sheri C., Saukville Wisconsin
Nov 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable property with a great yard!
We enjoyed a wonderful stay...particularly the rear deck where we had our meals and utilized the provided gas grill as well as enjoyng our morning coffee surrounded by wildlife. The property is an older one and has many pluses and amenites, however, it could benefit from some updating.
It is well located, easy to explore Pahoa from this base. Thank you for sharing your home .
Sheri C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
DeAnna C.
Sep 28, 2023
Vow renewal and Second Honeymoon
I’m finally getting around to writing this review. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home had everything to meet our needs for a honeymoon and vow renewal. We had a little kitten that visited us each day, chickens that woke us each morning, and even a few visits from wild boars. The house is dated and could use some deep cleaning as it had a weird smell for the duration of our stay. The hosts were very responsive, and we loved being in Pahoa, away from all of the tourist. We were able to drive around the island every day. There is a beautiful park with spectacular cliffs and photo opportunities a short walk away. Definitely take advantage of it. Thanks for great memories.
DeAnna C.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Joseph F.
Sep 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Grandma’s well worn 1980’s house
We arrived to find the house closed up and very warm, hot actually. Outdated, worn out countertops with gunk around the old sink. No dishwasher and BIG roaches in the silverware drawer. All of it just felt like going to grandmas house… a year after she went to a home.
It was 8pm and 72 outside, 90 inside.
No A/C in the 3 bedrooms, stifling to others before us apparently , floor and window fans provided minimal relief. All of the home feels old.
All that being said, we spent most of time at the house on the lovely back porch. The new, clean grill was used daily.
Proximity to Volcanos National Park is a 30 minute drive, the back yard is lovely, but adjoins another home that cancels out its privacy due to its location deeper on its lot.
Joseph F.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela Y.
Aug 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Thisvwas a perfect get away for us. Private enough for us to feel away from the city and close enough that we coukd get everything we needed. The sounds of nature at night wisked us away from our mainland stresses by the very first night.
Angela Y.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Luc P.
Aug 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A truly peaceful place in the rainforest
Un endroit super, reposant et bien situé. Une terrasse très agréable.
Luc P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gordon W.
Aug 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Getaway Spot
We found the property to be a good base for exploring the east side of the island (Hilo, volcano national park, etc) property has everything we needed for a nice stay.
Be sure to go to the property before you go shopping as there is a variety of dry goods, bug spray, toiletries, snorkeling gear and such that you may not need to purchase.
Robert was attentive as a host, checking in to make sure we had everything and that we had no issues. Thanks for a great holiday stay.
This was a very special place for us, because of the feel of the property was just amazing. This place is definitely a must stay!
Chad
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brody A.
May 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Came over to meet island family. Great trip and the house was the perfect base to stay.
Brody A.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany V., Fremont, United States
May 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Time
This home was a home away from home! Super comfortable, easy access, less than 2 minutes away from a nice sea cliff you can take photos at. Really enjoyed staying here, the owner was very easy to contact if we needed anything and responded very quickly too. 100/100 will definitely be traveling here again in the future.
Tiffany V.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy G.
Apr 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Tropical getaway
This property is located for visitors to see the real Hawaii. The park at the ocean is breathtaking. The tropical backyard with beautiful plants and palm trees was a relaxing setting. There was plenty of wildlife to add wonder to our stay. The kitchen is well equipped and the use of snorkels was amazing! The grocery store and plaza just 5 miles away is lovely.
Amy G.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
GARY G., TEMECULA
Apr 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Halfway point between Volcano Park and Hilo
Affordable home with three bedrooms and two baths makes it convenient for a Family.
GARY G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melanie P.
Apr 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Spacious
This house was clean and roomy as described. Overall nice place to stay with a great back porch. There was only 1 window unit in the house, so it did get a little bit warm.