Title: Lava Apartment in Paradise! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=29620051&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Lava Apartment in Paradise! Apartment in Keaau with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Lava Apartment in Paradise! ![Interior - Lava Apartment in Paradise! (Kea'au)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29630000/29620100/29620051/05b5e621.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Lava Apartment in Paradise! (Kea'au)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29630000/29620100/29620051/43c41afc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - Lava Apartment in Paradise! (Kea'au)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29630000/29620100/29620051/a70b6448.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Lava Apartment in Paradise! (Kea'au)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29630000/29620100/29620051/4f2a379b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Lava Apartment in Paradise! (Kea'au)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29630000/29620100/29620051/16f2f87c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Lava Apartment in Paradise! provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2450 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lava Apartment in Paradise! 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 has unique lava walls. 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 2 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 2Bedroom apt that may be available vrbo#73302 Rain Forest Apt/ 1 bd . has a queen bed in bedroom. .Double futon in living room Vrbo#954567 Our Lava /1bd apt. has 1 queen bed in bedroom. Vrbo#954412 We also have a studio apt. available.. Vrbo#99067 ## Property amenities ### 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 - Sofa bed ### 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 ### 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 - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling 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: 450 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62300/62240/698056f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Volcano Hale Volcano - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Microwave - Kitchen 8.0 Very good 193 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=62240&PinnedHotelID=62240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76950000/76944000/76943905/8db7a347.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Exotic family getaway private eco Log cabin near Volcano Park mountain View - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available - Kitchen - Living/dining area 9.0 Wonderful 30 reviews £114 includes taxes & fees 18 Feb - 19 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19&selected=76943905&PinnedHotelID=76943905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13150000/13148100/13148040/48e3f8c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kirpal Meditation and Ecological Center Pahoa - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.0 Very good 81 reviews £92 includes taxes & fees 16 Feb - 17 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=13148040&PinnedHotelID=13148040&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (0 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111090000/111083300/111083216/ec5bdd02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 Mi to Beach: Keaau Retreat w/ Relaxing Porch! 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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 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 Lava Apartment Paradise Kea'au Lava Apartment Paradise Lava In Paradise Keaau Lava Apartment in Paradise! Keaau Lava Apartment in Paradise! Apartment Lava Apartment in Paradise! Apartment Keaau Lava In Paradise Keaau Lava Apartment in Paradise! Keaau Lava Apartment in Paradise! Apartment Lava Apartment in Paradise! Apartment Keaau ## About the area Located in Keaau, this apartment is in a rural area and by the sea. University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center and University Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding. [Visit our Keaau travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Keaau.dx11873) [View more Apartments in Keaau](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Keaau-Apartments.d11873-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C19.58957%2C-155.00162&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nSGnH7xUIpWIbbCNeehOO9iDT48=) Kea'au, HI ### What's nearby - Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center 10 min drive \- 7.1 miles - Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden 10 min drive \- 7.1 miles - Kilauea Caverns of Fire 13 min drive \- 9.2 miles - Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory 13 min drive \- 9.7 miles - University of Hawaii at Hilo 17 min drive \- 11.8 miles ### Getting around - Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) 22 min drive ### Restaurants - Kaleo’s Bar & Grill 6 min drive - Bite The Eye 8 min drive - McDonald's 9 min drive - The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 9 min drive - Nicky's Mobile Cafe 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lava Apartment in Paradise! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lava Apartment in Paradise!? ### What time is check-in at Lava Apartment in Paradise!? ### What time is check-out at Lava Apartment in Paradise!? ### Where is Lava Apartment in Paradise! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lava Apartment in Paradise! 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 68 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica N. 27 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Comfortable bed, clean accommodations with plenty of amenities. Hosts were friendly when we met them at checkout, would recommend! ##### Jessica N. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben K. 26 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hilo Experiance We had a great stay at the Lava Apartment. All the artwork and decorations make this a fun place to stay. The host was nice, and very accommodating with recommendations of local dining / entertainment. Will stay here again. ##### Ben K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Min 2 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Nice room in Keaau . Convenient, quiet and there’s nice garden around the property. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/329d6ebd-f7f2-4ded-bf79-5bece2db7a76-1746192011662.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/91307f46-f5f3-41fc-9d96-48de76a4397a-1746192012229.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Min Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rick H. 16 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lava House The room was excellent, a living area and separate bedroom. The property is like staying in a park with so many flowers and other fauna ##### Rick H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 16 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great hosts It was close to Hilo and Volcano park, it was clean and private. Nice place to stay ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOHN D. 13 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a wonderful "home base" on the Puna Coast! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The place is wonderful - the antithesis of cookie-cutter vacation rentals with lovely art and aesthetic flair. It's well equipped and maximizes the use of space. Highly recommended - we'll be back! ##### JOHN D. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra P. 10 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay Great location for trip to Volcano National Park and to Hilo and all it's waterfalls. Large rooms and cool enough with fans and no air-conditioning ##### Sandra P. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew H. 9 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weeklong stay Nice, relaxing, laid-back. Very very easy in and out. ##### Matthew H. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill 12 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great place, kinda funky, well equipped kitchen. Awesome little deck area with table and chairs. Snorkels and masks and fins and floats available. Easy access to beautiful cliffs for wave watching. Nice grounds with flowers and trees, Hawaiian setting.. We stayed 3 different places and this was the best and also most affordable. ##### Jill Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara M. 1 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place to stay We loved our stay. It was clean. The outside is beautiful! Mahalo. ##### Barbara M. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia P. 27 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience I loved the place a lot. So much nice art objects and details to explore on the property. And the hosts are awesome. Super friendly and always have a great idea on what to do and where to eat.Thanks a lot ##### Claudia P. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Landyn B. 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great apartment! Great little apartment with amenities. Jim and Kepi gave us insight on local happenings which were fun to attend! There was also snorkeling gear, boogie boards, cooler, chairs and an umbrella available for use! Over all great stay! ##### Landyn B. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan L. 28 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hawaiian fun Very nice time in a convenient, colorful location. ##### Susan L. Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 5 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A bit funky but a nice place. One bedroom with the toilet room in the bedroom and the shower/sink off the kitchen. But it's rural, in a nice neighborhood, and the owner (the one we met) is very friendly. The place has a good low-key feeling. I would gladly stay there again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen M. 20 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Pleasant and Relaxing Stay We were very please with our stay. The accommodations were perfect and our hosts were responsive. We did not have any issues at all, and the premise was equipped with everything we needed. The surrounding area was very quiet, clean, and safe. The garden was beautiful. ##### Stephen M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### brian s. 11 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable Stay Every detail was well thought out. From parking (excellent) to communication, instant check in, and extras available like beach chairs and a cooler. Very clean and comfortable studio apartment with most everything you need. Even a nice grill to use.Hosts were available to answer questions and provide local tips and were very polite and respected our privacy.A quiet setting (except for the local frog population) and beautifully landscaped and maintained.A great stay. Easy access to beaches and Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park. ##### brian s. Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve B. 18 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfort in Lava Apartment Easy access on the ground level. The kitchen had all we needed. Comfortable bed, Awesome shower, enjoy our host ##### Steve B. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MacKenzie Z. 27 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location with Everything You Need My stay at this apartment was fantastic. The location was great. Close to Hilo for shopping, dining, and exploring the local sights, as well as to local beaches and Volcanoes National Park, yet the apartment itself was in a quiet area. The apartment was clean upon arrival, and it had all the necessary kitchen essentials, beach towels, etc.. Would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient stay on the Big Island. ##### MacKenzie Z. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda H. 30 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lava Apt Property grounds well maintained (Tropical Garden) with ample parking. Our apartment was neat, clean and efficient. The property owners live on site and were very friendly and helpful with any questions we had. ##### Linda H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott A. 17 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy at Honu hale Unusual one bedroom unit (in a good way - for me). Obviously owned by an artist (Kepi), some of whose art can be seen on the walls. Beautiful, clean and functional. ##### Scott A. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey I. 3 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical frogs serenade at night Great hosts. Nice garden. Comfy room and bed. Well equipped kitchen. Close to everything yet in the jungle. Spent 11 nights here in November. Will be back with family next year as there are options to house a family gathering. ##### Jeffrey I. Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie M., Toronto ontario 20 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The best place to stay on the Hilo side! This is the second time we stayed here and it’s one of our favourites. Feels like a cottage in the jungle and really embraces the Hawaiian lifestyle. The lava apartment has everything you need to make your stay comfortable, and feels very private. Hosts are super friendly and you can tell they really care about their guests and property. Great communicators and welcoming. Thanks for having us! ##### Stephanie M. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nghia N. 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Speechless paradise It’s actually the best place and host for me and my boyfriend. We had such a wonderful stay and awesome time. Lots to do yet more awaits for our next return. If i could give 10 stars, it’d definitely be 1000 stars. Perfect gorgeous place full of amenities especially the host did the laundry for us while we were out exploring. Come see the lava bedroom for yourself because I could sleep so much better inside such magical vibes ##### Nghia N. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James W. 16 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful yard, cute unit! Unit is in a separate building with several units. Ours was the farthest to the left and very nice. The rain at night was slightly loud on the metal roof but not so that it was a problem. The location is good for activities in the area. Only regret is not meeting the host. ##### James W. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ayush K. 29 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweetest Vrbo hosts and amazing experience My friend and I absolutely loved our stay at Kepi and James's lava apartment. Kepi and James were on top of things to make sure our stay was comfortable. They showed us around the property and even took care of our laundry for us. We really enjoyed talking to them and getting to know them. Such a lovely couple. We will be back. ##### Ayush K. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ---