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Rain Forest Apartment!

Apartment in Keaau with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Smart TV
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Tucked away in the rainforest, Honu Hale 3 offers a serene retreat amidst lush tropical gardens and orchids. As you unwind in this one-bedroom paradise, enjoy Hawaiian coffee, shower with collected rainwater, and drift off to sleep under starry skies.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Rain Forest Apartment!

Aloha
Our beautiful one-acre lush tropical paradise is located south of Hilo and near Kea'au and Pahoa Villages in the rainforest..
The one-bedroom downstairs apartment looks out lush tropical garden, orchids, anthuriums and lush tropical plants.
Queen bed in bedroom. and Double futon in living room
A piece of paradise to call home while you are on the Big Island. Go to sleep with frogs chirping and stars so bright you could almost touch them. Wake up to birds singing and complimentary Hawaiian coffee . Pamper yourself, shower in our collected rainwater.
Automatic quotes for 1 bedroom are for 1-2 guests/ additional guest $10 pr night per guest
We live on property behind the rental.
Please read house rules in apt. It is customary to remove shoes upon entering the apt.
SORRY NO ANIMALS!! NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN! NO SMOKING!
We are in a residential/rural neighborhood 20 minutes from the Hilo Airport.
*Honu Hale 3 offers easy access to east side sites.
*15 min.(10 miles) Hilo town and Hilo beaches
*4 miles to ocean cliffs, and less than a mile from the main highway.
*25-30 minutes from Volcano National Park & Winery
*10 minutes from Keaau town
*12 minutes from Pahoa Village
* 25 min Botanical Gardens
*Free Zoo in a Rain Forest
*amazing Star Gazing at Mauna Kea

See the world's most active volcano, Kilauea. Swim with the sea turtles Botanical gardens, rain forest, waterfalls and desert are all part of our unique landscape. Visit our two interesting local farmer’s markets on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, where you can get fresh and organic veggies, local artisan hand crafted gifts, yummy ethnic foods and experience the local flavor.
Aloha and Mahalo,
Jim & Kepi Hains

We also have a budget friendly 1 Bedroom apt that may be available.
2 bed Apt/ a queen bed in each bedroom. .Double futon in living room Vrbo#73302
Our Lava /1bd apt. has 1 queen bed in bedroom. Vrbo#954412
We also have a studio apt. available.. Vrbo#99067


Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

This property does not allow children

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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-053-388-2880-01, GE-053-388-2880-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Rain Forest Apartment! Keaau
Rain Forest Apartment! Apartment
Rain Forest Apartment! Apartment Keaau

About the area

Map
Kea'au, HI

What's nearby

  • Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 13 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory - 13 min drive - 15.6 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 17 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bite The Eye - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Poppy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Saucy Mama’s - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rain Forest Apartment! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rain Forest Apartment!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rain Forest Apartment!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rain Forest Apartment!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rain Forest Apartment! located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Hobby Garden Hawaii, Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center. Pahoa Museum and Kilauea Caverns of Fire are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Rain Forest Apartment! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyrae D.

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

Great location

Great location with soothing sounds of Hawaiian wildlife.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Perfect stay for Hilo side of island

The property was perfect for our day trips to Hawaii Volcano Park, waterfalls and snorkeling on Black sands beach. The bed was comfortable and the space very functional. Host was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry Warshauer

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

exactly as described - and even better.

The property is as described but what is even better is the outdoor covered eating area so if if rains you are still in a beautiful location eating breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David V.

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

Peaceful and Pleasant

Wonderful property; the unit was nicely decorated, amply appointed, clean and tidy. The grounds were beautiful, verdant, peaceful and quiet (apart from birds and other wildlife). The hosts were warm and welcoming; very knowledgeable about the area and its attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martina S.

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

Hawaiian paradies with rainforest garden

Our second stay with Kepi and Jim was like the first one - wonderful! The one bedroom apartment was clean and cosy with a terrace right in the garden. We loved our coffee in the garden every morning with all the birds around and the sound of the frogs at night. Wr highly recommend this place - that is Hawaii!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

maryAnne k.

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

Hawaii Heaven

When you imagine what your stay in Hawaii will look and feel like, this is it. All your fantasies come true.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James Ryan B.

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

A short drive to everything

My wife and stayed a week and the place was great. A short drive everywhere. Hilo and great Snorkeling or down through Pahoa to the Red Road and Kehena (Black Sand) beach. Keep and Brian were great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda W.

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

Beautiful property!

My daughter and I were blown away by the magical nature of our stay. The property is gorgeous and the artwork in the units is spectacular. The chirping of the frogs and the garden’s mini-lights made sitting on the patio in the evening the highlight of our day! Most of all, meeting Kepi and Jim was unforgettable. They are so open, kind and caring and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie W.

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

Wonderful haven in a rainforest garden

We loved our stay in the downstairs apartment with our own outside terrace overlooking the garden. It was spacious with a comfortable sofa bed in the living room for extra people. It was great to have our own kitchen and to have a big jar of coffee provided to kickstart each day. It’s not far from the Volcano Park with easy access to Hilo. Thoroughly recommend staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cliff B., Liberty, MO, USA

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

Garden Paradise

We so enjoyed our time with Kepi & Jim. The lanai was terrific. The back garden was spectacular. Great location for Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park. Loved all the personal touches put into the decorations. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

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

Fantastic experience

We truly enjoyed our stay at Hawaiian Paradise Park. The listing is exactly as shown. The garden patio is surrounded by lush plants and the amazing sounds off birds and frogs.. The unit is well equipped and clean, the bed is really comfortable , and our hosts are outstanding! We highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen and Steve S., West Coast of Canada

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

Hawaiian Paradise Village Keaau Cozy

Very accurate online description of vacation rental. Good cost/quality ratio. Cozy and unpretentious, but equipped with everything you need to be comfortable. Nice authentic Hawaiian artworks by owner throughout unit and property. Owners, Jim and Kepi are very pleasant and gave us lots of great info on things to do and see. I would certainly stay here again. You definitely need a car rental as location is aprox 10 miles from Hilo.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry O.

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

Experience with home was fine. Weather dampened plans.

No issues. Dena and Jim were great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

chris p.

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

Artistic Rainforest Getaway

Kepi and James were very friendly and helpful. They have done a wonderful job making the grounds beautiful. The unit was a good size for 2 people. There was lots of art from Kepi on the walls and I assume she painted the turtles into the floors. We highly recommend their place. thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic G.

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

Great place, Awesome hosts.

Our trip was full of audibles and plan changes but Kepi and Jim stick with us and we're very responsive. The location is great if you're looking to relax and go to beaches, waterfalls or Volcanoes National Park but you will have about a 1.5 hour drive to Kona where most excursions and more touristy areas will be found. You'll have your own unit, however there are other units in close proximity. As far as amenities go, Kepi and Jim have made sure that you'll have everything you might want for the water and beaches as well as the normal amenities you would be expecting. Also great for remote workers as the internet is stable and VERY high speed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

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

Lovely cottage in a tropical garden

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in Kepi and Jim’s cottage. The best thing about it was living in the middle of a tropical garden. We spent hours on the patio or wandering through the garden. It’s a great location in that it’s away from the busyness of Hilo, but close enough to easily get to shops, restaurants, and beaches. It’s an easy drive to the volcano and the wonderfully hippie town of Pahoa. Jim and Kepi are warm and welcoming hosts. We’re privileged to have gotten to know them a little. The only drawbacks are that there’s an apartment directly overhead, and even quiet guests create quite a ruckus. I finally resorted to ear plugs at night. Secondly, I would recommend that they replace the mattress, which is showing its age by sagging in the middle. However, these few things didn’t put a damper on our love of this place. We’d move in permanently if we could! Thanks again for your hospitality, Kepi and Jim!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love to stay at the Rain Forest Apartment. Kepi and Jim are the best hosts ever and have wonderful insights about the island. We would not stay anywhere else when we visit our family on the Big Island! Close to both Hilo and Puna making it the ideal location to see more of the island. Lovely and comfortable accommodations for a great price.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi A.

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

Amazing home away from home

Amazing hone away from home. True Hawaiian unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the best place I have ever stayed !!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

jungle experence

loved the gardens and low road noise. lots of night time nature noises that i found very soothing
Stayed 28 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

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

Beautiful property

I couldn't have asked for anything nicer.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy Hawaiian tropical spot! We loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Volha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty D.

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

Best place ever!

The loving care and talent that Jim and Kepi have put into there property is amazing! I consider them friends for life!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Vintage artsy Hawaii

Love the artsy and home town feel. Garden is beautiful. Spacious accommodations. Only thing would have been better was bedding provided for the full sized futon; lack of sheet set and pillows for that bed. Every thing else was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025