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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Pool
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7184 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Keaau, Hawaii
  • Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Ha'ena Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Keaau

When you stay at this vacation home in Keaau, you'll be by the sea and 10 minutes by car from Hobby Garden Hawaii. .This vacation home is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Pahoa Museum and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden.
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What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 28 min drive
  • Ha'ena Beach - 30 min drive
  • Coconut Island Park - 30 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 33 min drive
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 35 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lemongrass Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Blane's Drive Inn - ‬12 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.


This is a Hawaii County licensed short term rental.
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 manager

Salt Water Vacations, Hilo, Hawaii.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Mountain biking 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1984 sq ft (184 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

2624-203792
Aloha Welcome to Hale O’Hoe! (The House of Paddles)
New! Big Island The House of Paddles Pool Ocean Close!

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Volcano Exploration
Great location to explore the volcano, beautiful house with pool. Perfect for a big family
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette W., Perth Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
House of Paddles
Absolutely beauitful property would thoroughly recommend this venue. House spotlessly clean on arrival a pleasure to stay there. All that stayed loved the facilities the ambience beauitful setting Kekelea a pleasure to deal with any issues dealt with promptly. Thank you House of Paafled
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Charming, quiet and very relaxing! Accommodations and amenities were outstanding. Lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giselle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Christy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in paradise
We visited House of Paddles with a group of friends and kids. The house and space was beautiful. Plenty of room for everyone. Property was as listed. The only downside we experienced was just with the cleanliness of the pool. I think it would help to have the pump running for more than four hours a day, especially with a group of people using the pool and all the plant matter around. The lack of AC wasn’t an issue for us, but if you’re sensitive to heat know that this place is warm! You can get a nice breeze though at night, but we were blessed with calm warm days. And if you get warm, just take a dip in the pool. Thank you for a beautiful vacation. Will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda G.

Family vacation
The house is beautiful but not dusted very well. The dish washer leaked all over the kitchen. The smoke detectors weren’t in the living room or off-suite. The pool was awesome for the grandkids to use everyday.the permits on the door for renting are expired. The headboard in the first bedroom has the metal coming off and is very sharp (someone tried taping it but it is not a great fix). Location is great and would use the house again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quang N.

Liked: Cleanliness
House of paddles or Turtles
Beautifully decorated, quiet, nice pool
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Marshall W., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lani M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property with pool
Kids loved the pool. Thanks for the hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Great place for a family to stay. This is in a quite neighborhood, peaceful. House is as advertised. There is a house next door, quite close, but there was no noise or issue for us with that. Not an issue. Really enjoyed sitting by the pool enjoying the weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Anton d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, unsightly neighbors, not private
Beautiful home and pool with an easy walk to the cliffs. However, the recently build property next door looms directly over the pool area, and the living room if the doors are open. The neighbors tend to spend a lot of time on their lanai smoking cigarettes. All the plants and trees on their property had been clear cut and not yet replanted. It’s an unsightly mess, and not private. It might be a great place to return to in 5 or 10 years when foliage has returned and a sense of privacy is restored. Until then, look someplace else.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Experience
House of paddles was designed to provide our family with fun, enjoyment, and an opportunity to chill. Our four year old granddaughter loved the pool. I loved the lanai overlooking both pool and open living area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely unique property
This is a lovely property about a 30 minute drive from Hilo. The two main bedrooms and great room open onto the lanai and pool. The pool is a big plus. The house was spotless and equipped with everything you need. As noted in earlier reviews, there is a new house being built next door which overlooks the pool area, and the owners are working on additional privacy.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Judie Y., Brentwood, CA, USA

This could be such a nice VRBO
We’ve stayed here twice and each time found many things needing repair and/or general maintenance. Our last trip resulted in injuries due to the large amount of slippery mold/mildew on tiles around pool. As much as we like this property and its location we’ll be looking for a safer place to stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krsitine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow! Beautiful
We had An amazing stay! Love the home and the checkout list was really short! I’d stay again hands down, and recommend to anyone! The home is a bit out of the way, it’s at least 30 minutes to hilo, and our teens were bummed they couldn’t just go into town and hangout without us. The home is perfect for lounging and eating in and enjoying the pool! The cliff is only about 5 minute walk, no beach swimming but an incredible view, truly magnificent! Grateful for the pool, Hawaii afternoons get a bit warm and humid, and many homes have no AC. We spent a lot of time with hilo ocean adventures, and Carlsmith beach is perfect for smirking! Whether you have your own gear or there is a good stash at the house! We really loved hilo overall!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Jennifer M., College station, TX

Unique home - Wasn't right for us
The cons... The home's listing on VRBO did not mention that there wasn't AC. When we messaged property management, we were told it is uncommon to have AC in Hawaii and that it was in our rental agreement (so basically... deal with it). It felt like false advertising and that PM was not concerned about making it right. One of the beds had a stain on the sheets and the towels smelled mildewy. Neither of these issues were addressed when mentioned to PM. The dryer did not dry the clothes all the way even after running it for 2 cycles and we just had to pack wet clothes. The pros... The pool and outside area were very relaxing and comfortable. The location is good if you are wanting to stay on the southeast side of the island (Hilo area) and/or want to visit Volcano NP. If you are traveling to the property after dark it is difficult to see and navigate because there are no street lights, but the gated entrance was nice. It helped us feel more secure since we had to leave the windows open all night. The kitchen was well stocked and there were plenty of towels for both the bathrooms and pool. We appreciated the extra fans since it was quite warm and humid. While we enjoyed our time on the Big Island, our accommodations were not right for us. There are many raving reviews but for us, this property wasn't what we were looking for in a vacation rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Nature
Great home in a very relaxing location
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
House of Paddles
We enjoyed house of paddles! Thank you for having fans in the two main bedrooms. Always can use more air ;) Everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect base for exploring the east coast and volcano
Such an interesting property. And so spacious with a wonderful great room opening up onto the pool. We are able to spread out and really just relax. After spending the previous 7 Days on the west coast with the constant Sun I was happy to see the overnight rain and the clouds which then resulted in the waterfalls. So many interesting things to do on the east coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve A.

Loved The House of Paddles!
It was a great experience. Absolutely beautiful and in a great location. We absolutely loved the house, the pool and having a washer and dryer. Our only critiques are that the pool deck needs to be cleaned and the landscaping needed a little work. This is out of your control but it's sad that the house being built next door is overlooking the pool which takes away all the privacy.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
The place was absolutely perfect! Lots of space, very clean and well stocked!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Vacation at the House of Paddles
We enjoyed the amenities that were first class. The house has a nice warm feeling that we enjoyed during our stay. The pool was fun, and the kitchen was particularly nice to use because of the professional quality fixtures provided. The laundry was convenient. Having all the bedrooms available for family and friends allowed us to spread out and enjoy ourselves. We especially enjoyed the ceilings with the lauahala weave and the master bedroom with the outdoor shower surrounded by fern-encrusted lava rock walls was over the top.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022