Title: Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=11873&destination=Keaau%2C+Hawaii%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=76719603&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience. ## Photo gallery for Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience. ![Property grounds - Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience. (Keaau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76720000/76719700/76719603/115380af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Unclassified image, 2 of 19, button - Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience. (Keaau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76720000/76719700/76719603/0a17636d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience. (Keaau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76720000/76719700/76719603/cdc966e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience. (Keaau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76720000/76719700/76719603/6b7e8fce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience. (Keaau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76720000/76719700/76719603/0b8021ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Hale Hapu’u, a charming Hawaiian retreat with hand-carved art and an outdoor bath amidst lush tropical gardens. Unwind on the lanai overlooking lava features or stay connected with AC, internet, and Roku - all just moments from Volcano NP. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill £161 includes taxes & fees 30 Mar - 31 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience. E Komo Mai (welcome) to Hale Hapu’u! Our little Hawaiian hut is perfect for couples seeking an authentic Big Island experience. The Hale is adorned with hand carved art from local artists, an outdoor bath set in the midst of a tropical garden of ferns, palms & orchids, and a lanai/dining room overlooking lava features & new landscaping. Modern amenities of AC, Internet and Roku will make your vacation more enjoyable. And close proximity to Volcano NP and the ocean. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchenette - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Lanai - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31950000/31948600/31948567/4ded76fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ama'u Lani Cottage minutes from Volcano Village & Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Volcano - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.6 Exceptional 114 reviews £224 includes taxes & fees 19 Apr - 20 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-19&endDate=2026-04-20&selected=31948567&PinnedHotelID=31948567&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94470000/94463300/94463284/aef90c12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tropical Cabana w/ Deck, Hot Tub & Lush Scenery! 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21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 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 This property does not allow children ### 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 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 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 GE-187-770-3168-01, TA-187-770-3168-01 ## About the area Keaau is home to this cottage. Hilo Municipal Golf Course and Regal Prince Kuhio are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lava Tree State Monument and Hawaiian Beaches Park. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. 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A unique Hawaiian experience. pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience.? ### How much is parking at Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience.? ### What time is check-in at Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience.? ### What time is check-out at Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience.? ### Where is Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 67 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie C. 12 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Beautiful place with all the extras ##### Julie C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adil H. 17 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing spot Really nice spot close to the city but also enjoying the surrounding nature, would highly recommend ##### Adil H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### MARIA S. 20 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and peaceful The art on the property is amazing. The night frogs and day bird sounds were very relaxing. Loved the outdoor patio and tub area. Like a spa! ##### MARIA S. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leana Z. 10 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A piece of paradise The stay at Hale Hapu'u was great in every way! Beautiful Ohana with great attention to detail, privacy and easy communication and self-check-in. ##### Leana Z. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martha B. 21 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great tropical retreat Hale Hapu’u was a wonderful retreat. Very clean, cozy, had most everything we needed, and we especially loved the lanai which is beautifully done and the perfect spot for eating, studying, and just spending time. We really appreciated to attention to detail that was put into this guest house! ##### Martha B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jolynne H. 6 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Above and beyond expectations 3 lovely nights at Scott and Tracy’s place. Decor was so cool. Frogs, birds and evening downpours were extra bonus. We loved our stay. Don’t miss out - use the bathtub! ##### Jolynne H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### christine d. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic home Lovely home in beautiful Hilo! The home had loads of Hawaiian charm and everything needed to be comfortable. I loved the outdoor tub! ##### christine d. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beatrix M. 15 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hawaiian getaway This house was an absolite delight to stay in. The Hawaiian theme was so fun, the home was clean, and extremely well organized. They have the cutest outdoor areas to spend time hanging out in too. Also, the bed and pillows were the most comfortable i've ever slept on while on vacation! Would definitely recommend this property! ##### Beatrix M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### charmaine d. 23 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Wonderful location, fully equipped, every detail has been thought of. There is a beautiful area. I’ll talk where you can have a bath, which is so well set up and private.. We were so glad that we booked this place, zero regrets!!!! ##### charmaine d. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica G. 13 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique little gem This place was great for 2 people and perfectly situated between Hilo and Volcano. Loved the decor and Hawaiian vibe! So comfortable and serene. And Scott was amazing at communicating! Would definitely recommend. ##### Monica G. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### christa 12 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This property is absolutely amazing!! Every little detail has been thought of. Very clean! Owner was very responsive to questions. I wish we had been able to enjoy all of the amenities but the erupting volcano kept us in the park. The outdoor tub with the lush surroundings …truly is paradise! Comfy beds too.thank you for hosting us in your beautiful property. ##### christa Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy H. 17 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place This is the place to go to get out of the hustle and bustle of the cities. Close enough to both Hilo and Volcano National Park. The setup and details of the unit are next level unbelievable! Thank you for a great day... hope to stay again some day soon. ##### Cindy H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David F. 18 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommended Lovely cottage with Hawaiian motif. Quiet and secure. Scott was very responsive and even bought a steamer to help with our travel wrinkled clothes. We were attending a special event and were very appreciative. We had a great grilled breakfast on the patio of local eggs and vegetables. Would stay again! ##### David F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Babs P. 23 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway If you want to take a break, this is the place. Everything you need. A tranquil patio, outdoor tub if you want to spoil yourself. Quiet, clean, cool interior decor. We only spent one night but could have happily stayed longer. There is a town about 12 miles away with restaurants. ##### Babs P. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Szymon M. 19 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place 11/10 The place is absolutely beautiful, the area is really quiet, the decor inside and outside is very dreamy. It has all the amenities for cooking so we grilled our own food without even going to restaurants. The bath tub area is very romantic to enjoy with a glass of wine and sound of birds. The hosts are very responsive and if you need anything you can reach out to them anytime. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends. ##### Szymon M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jared M. 21 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden retreat nature paradise What a special stay! The house is immaculate and every intentional detail of the property you will continue to soak up throughout the stay. We loved the ambiance, the outdoor bathtub was a treat, the towels and bedding were soft and very comfortable. The Coqui frogs singing like an exotic bird and rain fall singing us to sleep was such an experience. Literally had every amenity we could desire. Delicious never ending coffee was a treat. Highly recommend!! ##### Jared M. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn B. 11 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfectly manicured and decorated paradise getaway! The details of the instructions, cleanliness of the cottage, AMAZING carvings and ambiance are perfect. The location is a very welcomed distance from all of the city hustle and bustle. Every detail was amazing and Scott is a great communicator to make sure our stay was too notch. Pahoa is a cool and cozy community with some excellent food and close proximity to all the windward attractions. There is so many ch good mama and plenty of aloha at this spot. We will definitely recommend to friends and family. ##### Shawn B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis S. 14 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and private At first, a bit tricky to find, especially at night in the rain. Google maps sends you in the wrong direction. But easy to find once you find it. Just go down Maku’u and take a right on 12th and it’s right there in the right side. Property is very nicely appointed. Chickens and other gorgeous birds visited every day. The covered patio is great for morning coffee and evening wine. With two ceiling fans, we never turned on the a/c My wife loves the tub. ##### Dennis S. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heath L. 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience Communication with the host was great from the start. He was even able to accommodate a slight date change for us. The house was very clean and you could tell they took pride in its appearance and upkeep. There were quite a few things they asked for guests to do to help keep it clean and bug free, like removing shoes before entering, setting the garbage outside for them to remove regularly, and doing food prep and consumption out on the lanai. These were easy enough to accommodate. We would stay there again. ##### Heath L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hargita K. 22 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shangri La Found Needed a respite from the insanity of life and the world and found it at Hale Hapu'u. The images are nothing compared to the reality of the house and the surrounding garden. The most beautiful and peaceful place we have ever stayed at and looking forward to staying at again. The house and grounds are immaculate and Scott has built a true homage to Hawai'i and the culture. The Hale Hapu'u is clean and comfortable and the outdoor "spa" tub was perfect! We enjoyed spending mornings having breakfast on the porch and listening to the sounds of nature around us. Quiet, comfortable, peaceful, soul nourishing. Absolutely loved it. ##### Hargita K. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nadia K. 8 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simply uʻi (Beautiful) From the moment we pulled into the property, we knew that we were in for a unique experience. The grounds are immaculate and provide a perfect oasis for the local wildlife that we enjoyed experiencing all day. The layout of the Hapu’u is perfect and the personal touches of the wood carvings provide a wonderful touch of Hawaiian culture. Every morning was like waking up in paradise. Scott provided so much detailed and informative information ahead of time, this helped greatly in planning our stay on the big island. He also included everything you would need to ensure a relaxing and stress free stay, including unlimited coffee, bath towels and bubble bath for the outdoor bathtub. This place is just simply magical and we were very lucky that we were able to stay here. ##### Nadia K. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chandra T. 12 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simply Amazing My wife and I enjoyed every bit of the home. The aura of the place is simply amazing! The directions were very clear (but make sure you read every line). My wife is a vegetarian and prefers home cooked meals on some days. Scott provided a grill with a side burner. It worked well for us. But remember that cooking and dish washing should be in the outside cabana/sitting area. But they have an outside sink in a covered area. The inside is simply amazing. Scott does carving with wood and stone. All the tiki carvings in photos were done by Scott. Outside hot tub is also a highlight! It was super convenient for our drive to volcanos national park! ##### Chandra T. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie T. 18 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had an unbelievable stay at your gorgeous home. I cannot say enough good things…from your decor to your hospitality you did not miss a thing!!! We have stayed in many vrbo’s and this is by far our most memorable. ##### Julie T. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Anne H. 29 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It's a lovely home with a very nice lanai. ##### Anne H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chieko O. 22 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very clean and beautiful designed room. ##### Chieko O. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ---