On a private 3-acre estate on the Big Island of Hawaii, Hilo Guest House is your serene retreat. Vaulted ceilings and beautifully landscaped grounds create a peaceful ambiance while you enjoy high-speed internet, outdoor BBQ, yoga mat, smart TV and beach essentials like snorkel sets and boogie boards.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4576 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Private guest house on gorgeous 3 acre Hawaiian estate perfect central location.
Rare opportunity to enjoy a gorgeously landscaped private 3 acre Hawaiian estate experience. Located on the Big Island of Hawaii, this detached studio guest house is fully furnished, very private, with vaulted ceilings on a beautifully landscaped 3 acre privately enclosed fully-fenced property. Property has a gated entrance with private gate code, grounds security system, over 80 fruit trees and 2 Koi fish ponds. Studio sleeps up to 5 (one queen-size bed, one full-size futon sofa bed, and matching twin-size futon chair), has 1 bathroom with shower, and kitchen with refrigerator, convection oven, stovetop burners (3), coffee maker, blender, and all necessary kitchen cooking/eating utensils. Rental also includes a dual washer/dryer unit, clothes drying rack, armoire for hanging clothes, outdoor BBQ, outdoor patio seating and eating table for 4, fiber optic high-speed internet, smart TV, 2 yoga mats, umbrellas and other essentials. Outdoor storage shed has 4 beach chairs, 3 beach umbrellas, 5 coolers of different sizes, 3 boogie boards, multiple sets of snorkel gear including child sizes, 4 flotation noodles, beach toys, volleyball, soccer ball, tennis set/balls, beach paddle set, and badminton set that can be used by guests of the rental. Studio has a private entrance, parking spot for 2 vehicles, and 180 degree views of the 3 acre property and Koi fish pond from the patio. Pond area which can be used by guests, has 4 lawn chairs, bistro table for 2 with umbrella, and 2 lounge chairs with umbrella. Hosts provide fresh flowers arrangements, fresh organic eggs, and an assortment of tropical fruit when available. This guest house is conveniently located 15 minutes south of Hilo and 10 minutes between the small towns of Keaau and Pahoa. There is also a grocery store and farmer’s market within 5 minutes of the rental. This is the perfect central location for all activities on the east side of the Big Island of Hawaii, including sites such as Volcanoes National Park, magnificent waterfalls, downtown Hilo, and the famous black sand and green sand beaches. If you’re looking for a perfectly central base to explore all of the Big Island’s East Side attractions—while enjoying a spacious, rare private tropical retreat to relax and unwind—this is the ideal vacation getaway for you!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
No lift (single-level property)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the city centre
On the waterfront
Things to do
Tennis
Water sports equipment
Safety features
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)
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
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
Rules
Do not pick from fruit trees, tropical flowers, or garden produce on property. Do not feed chickens, Koi fish, and kitties without host's permission.
Do not ever give out the gate code, or access to the property, to anyone other than those on the reservation. This is a matter of property security.
Additional guests visiting you on the property (not included in reservation) must be approved by the hosts. (Note Rule #2)
Access methods
Private entrance
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
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
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-881-018-2660-01, 160060980000, GE-065-728-0000-01
About the area
Located in Keaau, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. University Theater and Imiloa Astronomy Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Keaau travel guide
Is Private guest house on gorgeous 3 acre Hawaiian estate perfect central location. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Private guest house on gorgeous 3 acre Hawaiian estate perfect central location.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private guest house on gorgeous 3 acre Hawaiian estate perfect central location.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private guest house on gorgeous 3 acre Hawaiian estate perfect central location.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Private guest house on gorgeous 3 acre Hawaiian estate perfect central location. located?
Located in the heart of Keaau, this cottage is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center and Lava Tree State Monument are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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We had a wonderful stay. If you want an authentic stay, this is the place.
5 star Pros: host, location, property
Cons: Kitchen, manual dish cleaning, fan.
Really enjoyed our stay. Amazing place with excellent hosts. The guests house was stacked with all required items. Our kids enjoyed the guest house and especially the sprawling backyard.
We really enjoyed our hosts. They were knowledgeable and informative of the area and local activities. The cottage had everything you need away from home. We would definitely stay here again!
Jennifer and Jeff are wonderful hosts and have created a very sweet spot to stay on the Big Island. While it's removed from the hustle and bustle of Hilo, it is an easy drive if you want to visit that area. It's also fairly close to the Volcanic National Park - so it's a good in between place to stay.
They were super helpful getting us settled and truly provide everything you could need (except AC so be prepared but they do have fans). Really beautiful gardens and cozy Hawaiian decor to help you feel right at home.
We thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the lanai and listening to the birds and Coqui frogs. I highly recommend staying here and would love to stay with them again.
The space inside and outdoors is great for families traveling with young children. We enjoyed the laid back atmosphere surrounded by sounds of nature. Looking forward to our next visit.
The hosts were welcoming and had great tips and suggestions for places to visit. The property was more beautiful than the pictures suggested. It was magical.
Jennifer and Jeff, the hosts of this property are very welcoming. The accomodation is a quaint little cottage at the back of their home that is equipped with everything you need to make your stay comfortable. The fruit trees, garden and surrounds are so well care of and we found it very calming and refreshing. I hope we can return one day to stay here again to experience this magical island!
Just a fantastic little spot to get away to. Jennifer and Jeff are very welcoming and have made a truly exceptional oasis here. It’s out of the way enough that you don’t see or hear any of the city stuff, but within striking distance of everything you wanna see on this side of the island. Hope to come back some day soon!
We absolutely loved our stay at this exceptional property! If you love a tropical landscape, chirping frogs at night and a wake-up call from birds/chickens in the morning, and a quiet space to relax and replenish after a day of adventure this is the place to stay! The guest house is beautifully appointed and Jeff and Jennifer are fabulous hosts that put in extra effort to provide special little touches to your stay. I’m going to miss the smell of the flowers in the guest house and all the peaceful sights/sounds that abound here! Exquisite!
Clear communication, easy to find, great location for Hilo activities as well as Volcanoes National Park. Jeff greeted us and was available for any questions we had.Really felt like home with the amenities, so very comfortable! Coqui frogs sang us to sleep. :) Would love to stay again!!Great hosts!!Mahalo!
Very welcoming stay, gave us privacy and clear instructions, very clean and good water pressure. The gate and couple made me feel safe and secure while traveling as young woman. Would 100% stay again. Located close to the volcanos and black sand beach.
This guest house was all we had hoped it would be from the photos - nice interior decor with a lovely lanai (porch), surrounded by green beauty. Amenities were all there with some nice extra touches, hosts were friendly and helpful. We left refreshed after our two nights and would love to visit again.
We stayed here a few nights during Hilo side of the trip. Really great property that felt secluded but still close to food and grocery options. The property owners were very friendly and helpful with local recommendations for us. We would stay here again.
The hosts have thought about so many little touches to add to the comfort and fun of the stay. Thank you for sharing your beautiful space with us.
Jennifer Mueller L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Hui
10 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is a beautiful guest house! Clean rooms and fantastic view. We enjoyed staying there and the hosts were very friendly. We wish we could stay longer.
What a wonderful place to stay. All the needed amenities. Our host were super friendly, responsive to our questions and gave great tips of local funds!
The property is lovely, the hosts are great and the place has everything you need. We enjoyed our time, we found the jungle night time noises very relaxing and slept really well. The kids loved the koi pond and the property.