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Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub

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A stone hot tub with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and a fence. - Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub (Keaau)
A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, and a black stove. - Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub (Keaau)
A house with a balcony, surrounded by palm trees and volcanic rocks. - Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub (Keaau)
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a television. - Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub (Keaau)
An outdoor dining area with a view of the ocean, palm trees, and a pool. - Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub (Keaau)
At Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7193 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub

  • Welcome to Hale Mar, your relaxing oceanfront retreat just south of Hilo on the beautiful Puna coast.

    After parking in the gated driveway, enter through the double doors and pause a moment to take in the expansive ocean view just beyond the pool and spa pool waiting for you in the backyard. Hale Mar was constructed in 2004 and designed to showcase the oceanfront location.

    The great room features an open kitchen with an electric flat top range, side by side fridge and freezer, dishwasher, double sink and all the small appliances and equipment you will need to prepare and serve meals. Standing at the black quartz counters while you cook and prep offers a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. A breakfast bar with a row of chairs completes the kitchen set up.

    Just beyond the kitchen, you'll find the dining table to one side, and the living room area with comfy seating and large tv to the other. A ceiling fan cools the space along with the ocean breeze.

    Throw open the sliding glass door and step outside onto the veranda and grassy yard that surrounds the pool and spa pool. In the corner of the yard closest to the ocean you'll find a hammock nestled underneath the palm trees. You couldn't ask for a better spot to kick back and enjoy the sound of the waves as they crash against the black lava sea cliffs. Choose from chaise lounges and rocking chairs as you relax by the pool and watch the ocean.

    Head back inside and head down the hallway to find the lower level bedrooms, each behind their beautifully carved bas relief wooden doors.

    The first bedroom on the ocean side offers a full size bed, chest of drawers, reading lamps, and large closet. You'll also find a sliding glass door that leads to the pool area. The open slider allows the ocean breeze to flow into the bedroom and the ceiling fan keeps the air moving. Another small veranda is outside here as well, with more chairs, an outdoor dining table, and the charcoal grill.

    Further down the hall you will find a queen bedroom, also on the ocean side. There's a ceiling fan, large closet, and nightstands with reading lamps. At the very end of the hallway is a single bed bedroom with a ceiling fan, desk, and door to yet another outdoor sitting area with several more chairs, just around the corner from the pool and spa pool.

    Across the hall from the ocean side bedrooms is a full bathroom with a shower over tub.

    Head back through the great room through the other doorway to find the large laundry room. Head up the stairs to find the expansive master suite with a dramatic ohia four post king bed, sitting areas, wet bar, wall mounted tv, and full bathroom with double sinks and walk-in slate tile shower. Curtains all around provide privacy and - along with the ceiling fan - keep the room comfortably cool. Open up the sliding glass door to let in the breeze and step out to your private veranda with table and chairs, perfect for relaxing with your morning coffee or evening cocktail. External stairs lead right down to the yard, pool, hammock, and spa pool.

    Hale Mar is located in Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kea’au, 19 miles from charming, laid back Hilo, 33 miles from stunning Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, and centrally located all that the East side of Hawai’i Island has to offer. Then again, you might decide to stick around the house, enjoy the pool and spa pool, and watch the whales (in season), dolphins and turtles from the hammock! Either way, Hale Mar is an exceptional home base for your East Hawai’i visit.

    Book with confidence—this is a licensed, legal holiday 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-112-153-5488-01
    STVR-19-355445
    NUC-19-0491

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,078 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
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
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 not indicated whether 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-112-153-5488-01, GE-112-153-5488-01

About the area

Located in Keaau, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. University Theater and Imiloa Astronomy Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's 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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Keaau travel guide
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • A close-up of a vibrant flower arrangement with red, pink, and purple blooms and green foliage.
    Hilo Farmers Market
    40 min drive - 40.5 km
  • A calm lake with a cruise ship in the distance, surrounded by lush greenery and rocky shores.
    Port of Hilo
    40 min drive - 40.1 km
  • A waterfall cascading into a clear blue pool surrounded by lush greenery.
    Rainbow Falls
    43 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Pahoa Museum
    22 min drive - 19.3 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    36 min drive - 35.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kaleo’s Bar & Grill
    14 min drive
  • Lava Thai Food
    14 min drive
  • Tony's Huli chicken
    21 min drive
  • Nicky's Mobile Cafe
    14 min drive
  • Leo’s Kitchen
    16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Hawaiian Beaches Park and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Pahoa Museum. Lava Tree State Monument and Kilauea Caverns of Fire are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Reviews

Hale Mar - Gorgeous Oceanfront Home with Private Pool & Hot Tub Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 159 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely. The pool and hot tub were awesome!! The view was amazing!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a cool place on the volcanic cliffs. A beautiful yard that we enjoyed. The house is good but it needs some upkeep. We did have a few maintenance issues which they worked with us to resolve.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super ocean view & house

Hilo area house on the ocean was very nice. Kitchen was very well equipped.Pool area was enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and relaxing stay.

This house and the surrounding area are perfect if you are looking for a quiet, peaceful, tropical vacation. The house was clean and beautifully situated if you enjoy listening to the sound of the ocean (which we LOVE). The neighborhood was walkable and peaceful. We would stay here again and again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very pleased with this property. The ocean front location is beautiful and we frequently saw turtles in the water in front of the house. Our kids enjoyed the pool and the hot tub. The property was clean and well-maintained. The property is professionally managed and the management team was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

The house is just like photos. Our family of 6 had plenty of room. Well equipped kitchen, every room has its own individual patio with sitting area (even the little one)the pool and hot tub next to the ocean made it really amazing. Definitely 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and roomy

The property was as advertised. Plenty of room for our party of 6 adults. Enjoyed the pool, hot tub, and oceanfront. The property location was convenient for our activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hale Mar

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: Perfect getaway on the big island!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Comfortable home with a spectacular view. We enjoyed grilling dinner and hanging out in the pool.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Comfortable home with a spectacular view. We enjoyed grilling dinner and hanging out in the pool.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique location

Property was as shown in pictures. It is a bit of a drive from amenities and the town of Hilo so just be prepared before heading to the house. It offers a private and quiet area to relax. The hot tub was great at the end of the day. Wonderful views of the ocean and neat volcanic shoreline.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pretty perfect

It was beautiful. Hot without windows open, but cooled off quickly. Small ants food get into a few things like food and tooth brush so put everything in sealed bags, but it definitely did not ruin our stay. Kids lived the pool and adults loved the hot tub. Can't beat the view!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience on the Volcano side of the island

Unique property right on the water with waves crashing in 24x7. Sunrise is worth waking up for. Kids had a blast and we got good use out of the pool and kitchen. We did a lot of activities within 2 hours of the house, highly recommend getting a tour guide for volcanoes national park to learn about all the unique details.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular setting in East Hawaii

This is a stunning property on the lava cliffs near the town of Pahoa. The house is clean and spacious with a large comfortable kitchen/living/dining area overlooking spectacular ocean views. At night it was amazing to hear the crashing waves mixed with the chirps of the coqui frogs. It was easy to take nearby day trips to Hawaii volcanoes national park, Hilo, and South Puna. All our family agreed that this was one of our favorite rentals. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Perfect Property for a Beautiful Family Vacation!

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: From the location to the amenities, we could not have asked for more! The Hale Mar is a beautiful custom home, right on the ocean! This property is nice and clean and very well maintained. The property host was very helpful with all of my additional questions, and always quick to respond. We are all so impressed,my family and I will be returning to the Hale Mar to enjoy our family vacations in Hawaii, for years to come!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing !!

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 secluded amazing view !! Never wanted to leave the house !! Got to watch the sea turtles and whales every afternoon !! Would definitely love to return !!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing !!

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 secluded amazing view !! Never wanted to leave the house !! Got to watch the sea turtles and whales every afternoon !! Would definitely love to return !!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Nice to be so close to the water and the pool was fun

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is amazing and at night the waves sound like they are crashing into the house! The house is a little older and was mostly clean. We might try another house next time
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Nice to be so close to the water and the pool was fun

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location is amazing and at night the waves sound like they are crashing into the house! The house is a little older and was mostly clean. We might try another house next time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Place To Relax

The house was exactly as advertised-right on the ocean. Our evenings were spent having drinks and enjoying the scenery. The pool was great for our kids. Unfortunately the hot tub was not working at the time, which was a bummer, but normally it would be running. The rooms were nice. The house is a little ways from restaurants and grocery stores, so be sure to stock up on food before getting there. Nice walks from the house as well. Be sure to watch the sunrise at the end of the road if you're awake at that time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice tidy property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We would have loved to have found salt and pepper, olive oil and vinegar, foil and plastic wrap for staples in the home. These basic items are missing. The pool is much small than portrayed in the photo. It is a narrow lap pool.We did love the location and the sound of the waves splashing nearby.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice tidy property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We would have loved to have found salt and pepper, olive oil and vinegar, foil and plastic wrap for staples in the home. These basic items are missing. The pool is much small than portrayed in the photo. It is a narrow lap pool.We did love the location and the sound of the waves splashing nearby.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home,and we got lucky with the weather!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is absolutely gorgeous, and if you're lucky enough to have a clear morning, the sunrise setting can't be beat. We had not realized that the house was not air conditioned, and upon arrival it was HOT, but truly as soon as you get things opened up it cools off pretty quickly. The property manager was very responsive to questions - the hot tub wasn't working and she was able to tell us what to do immediatley. And FYI there is an alarm system panel inside the door, but no alarm to set (this is not mentioned in the house book). The only thing we did not love about this property was how far it is from everything. This side of the island does not have as many restaurants or shopping areas, and it is a long drive to anything, anyway. I would recommend this place for a "get away from it all" vacation - the kitchen is well equipped and the home and yard really invite you to stick around and relax.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Memories

A fabulous location and home which met our requirements. We enjoyed our stay so much that we would like to return to continue our experience. The photos are accurate and describe the house better than words. The garden is thoughtfully landscaped providing a variety of plants and seating areas to encourage thoughtful serenity. The house is well equipped, however I suggest that the filthy fan kept in the bedroom closet be replaced or cleaned. The TV did not function even when following the instructions provided but we simply used our streaming device so it was not a problem. The hot tub only had jets functioning for two seating areas which worked out as it was just the two of us. The location is very good - 18 minutes from Hilo; 25 minutes from Volcano. Restaurants and groceries are 15-20 minutes drive. Overall it is a quiet neighbourhood. However, be very aware that the empty lot adjacent to the property is used as access to the shoreline by some shady characters who live out of their vehicle. We observed these unpleasant individuals daily when the weather was fine. Fortunately the weather worked in our favour and the wind and surf were high so the vagrant did not appear for the last few days of our stay.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Most honest review I can give

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: -25-30 minutes from Hilo, if you don't like driving to get anywhere, don't get this house. We were fine with that because we wanted a little more quiet and private.-Scenery out back is beautiful. Sunrises, waves hitting the rocks, and volcanic rock is really cool. The master has a really nice balcony with even better views than the yard. No beach close though.-Pool is small but clean and it was a perfect temperature for staying cool without getting cold. Hot tub was clean and nice.-(Visited in August) House was hot with no A/C and the fans are just not enough to keep air moving. The fans need to be upgraded to be bigger in the main room and higher flow in the lower bedrooms, in my opinion.-The windows and doors need to be fixed for being able to lock and close better. If it's all adults, not a big deal. But we had a 5, 3, and 2 year old. We ended up carrying a mattress upstairs to have them sleep in the large master on the floor because we did not feel safe leaving them downstairs. No A/C meant you need windows and doors open. Not ideal for young kids on the main level with the master upstairs, or at all if you're into your kids' safety in a place you're not familiar with.-The neighborhood isn't the best. It's also not the worst. There's a mix of nice places and complete junk. You're not going to feel like everybody is on vacation if that's what you're after. It's very much full of locals, which isn't a bad thing. It was quiet for us, no funny stuff seemed to be going on anywhere.-I usually don't have a problem with tech, but the TV is funky and in my opinion, a vacation house should have something that's easier and newer than what this probably is. We could not access some of the popular apps most people use and couldn't login to others.-Overall, the house is useful and comfortable enough. Plenty of open room and patio space to relax. The kitchen is fairly well equipped, could be a little better.-There is plenty to do around
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024