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Tropical Studio Apartment!

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Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Property grounds
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 219 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Keaau, HI
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo19 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Hilo20 min drive
  • AirportHilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)22 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarlsmith Beach Park28 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Tropical Studio 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 studio apt. is upstairs has a great deck to view garden. Follow sidewalks to Tropical gardens at back of house,coconut palms, orchids , anthuriums and lush tropical plants.
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 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

Property manager

Kepi Hains

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Unit size: 200 sq ft (19 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 20

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

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

Property is also known as

Tropical Studio
Tropical Studio Apartment! Keaau
Tropical Studio Apartment! Apartment
Tropical Studio Apartment! Apartment Keaau

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this apartment is in a rural area and by the sea. Port of Hilo and Hilo Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory - 15 min drive
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 19 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 20 min drive
  • Rainbow Falls - 23 min drive
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 28 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Kaleo's Bar and Grill - 6 min drive
  • Kurtistown Cafe - 12 min drive
  • Hilo Coffee Mill - 16 min drive
  • Subway - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Studio Apartment! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Studio Apartment!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Studio Apartment!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Studio 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonja S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilo House!
Very clean and cozy spot!! Owners made it feel like you were home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Little Apartment
Beautiful grounds and sitting area on the deck. Quiet and peaceful .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and Cozy
Beautiful private spot. Easy to get to, but away from most traffic. It is apparent the hosts enjoy people and making them comfortable. Lovely paintings done by the hostess. Most of the grounds are gorgeous gardens with beautiful evening lights. This is the cleanest place we stayed on the entire island. Pride is taken in every way. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Kepi’s place!
Easy check in, warm welcome and beautiful garden/jungle view from our upstairs studio room. Kepi and Jim are sweet, loving people and very accommodating! We wished we could have stayed here for our entire time on the big island! They have 4 rental units, so I encourage you to reach out to them for other options if the unit you are considering is not available for your entire stay…..we wish we had! Kepi and Jim provided great recommendations on spots to see (and were able to re-direct us from an outdated guide book……several places we planned on exporting were closed due to lava flows) great restaurants and helped us plan our trip to achieve the wishes of our vacation. We hope to return to this beautiful accommodation someday in the near future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ofelia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and serene
Location is perfect for those who want to be outside of the city and still easily access attractions/cultural landmarks. Breakfast on the patio was a treat. The garden was fun to explore. Definitely a place to consider when visiting Hilo.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful staycation in the rain forest
My husband and I went to Hilo for my birthday celebration and we enjoyed our stay. The room had everything we needed and accommodations were very comfortable. We met Kepi and had a lovely chat with her.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Out of town
The place and the host were both spot on. Kepi was warm and emitted Aloha spirit during the entire stay. The only two things we thought were negative was having the toilet in
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay if you want to see Hawaii
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! My husband was worried about not having air conditioning, but it was never a problem! The hosts we kind and gave us good recommendations of what to see and do! I would stay here again and would suggest it to my family and friends as well!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

larry h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet setting
Nice place to stay with pleasant manager.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Wonderful get away. Cute little apartment. Great hosts. There if you need them but not if you don't. Only complaint is thin walls. Had some chatty neighbors one night but that's not the hosts' fault. Mahalo!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024