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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 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 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. Visit our Keaau travel guide
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Lava Tree State Monument
    Lava Tree State Monument
    23 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Reeds Bay Beach Park is located on Banyan Drive, Hilo, big island of Hawaii.
    Port of Hilo
    34 min drive - 22.6 miles
  • Hobby Garden Hawaii
    15 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Pahoa Museum
    17 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    30 min drive - 19.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Kaleo’s Bar & Grill
    12 min drive
  • Bite The Eye
    10 min drive
  • McDonald's
    15 min drive
  • Burger King
    15 min drive
  • Black Rock Cafe
    16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience. located?

Situated in Keaau, this cottage is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Lava Tree State Monument. Hawaiian Beaches Park and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Hale Hapu’u. A unique Hawaiian experience. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Great place

Beautiful place with all the extras
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adil H.

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leana Z.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARIA S.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine d.

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beatrix M.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jolynne H.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charmaine d.

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!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christa

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Babs P.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Szymon M.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared M.

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!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hargita K.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heath L.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia K.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandra T.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very authentic Polynesian decor and grounds with gracious hosts made for a memorable stay in the tropical paradise of Puna.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a lovely home with a very nice lanai.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025