Title: Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise! Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78600000/78591100/78591003/610e2668.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78600000/78591100/78591003/e34fcc4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78600000/78591100/78591003/1cdda058.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78600000/78591100/78591003/d72e9295.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78600000/78591100/78591003/7840db6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise! provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41461 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise! Overlooking ancient lava ocean cliffs, Temple Tree Retreat is designed to see and feel nature all around you. Our home has three main living spaces - you get the entire property to yourselves. The main area hosts the kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom and laundry room. Another area is a bedroom/bathroom suite and the third area is a library and office space with a pull out couch bed. The three areas are connected by a covered, open lanai that serves as a cool gangway with amazing ocean views from every plank. Live the Adventurer's life, be a pirate for a week, explore this astounding island from your home port of Temple Tree Retreat. Temple Tree Retreat has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Please respect our max occupancy of 4 guests until our water system capacity is increased. Here's a list of our amenities: Bedroom 1 (up the spiral stairs): Cal-King bed, streaming TV, 360 degree windows with oceanfront views Bedroom 2 (separate suite): Queen bed, streaming TV, ensuite bathroom, ocean views from your bed Bedroom 3 (downstairs, main area): Full bed, near the bathroom Library (separate area): Full size pull-out couch bed, desk, lounge chairs, stunning ocean views FREE WiFi Kitchen: refrigerator, cook top, oven, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker and more. Also fully stocked with pots, pans, dishes and flatware. Two bathrooms, each with a walk-in shower, toilet and sink. Laundry room with washer and dryer Gas grill on the lanai Security alarm Off street free parking Gated entry driveway This is a Hawaii County licensed short term rental. TA-074-478-0288-01 STVR-19-363885 NUC-19-1500 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Whale watching 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,461 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35210000/35201100/35201046/74480aab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wonderful oceanfront oasis on the cliffs with breathtaking lanai view & sunrises Keaau - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 122 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=35201046&PinnedHotelID=35201046&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19410000/19407700/19407632/b619d060.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront Home w/Private Pool. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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-074-478-0288-01, TA-074-478-0288-01 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 2624-237278 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=19.6112,-154.94884&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cevvBfmvp%5C%40O%3FQ%3FM%40S%3FM%40S%40M%40Q%40O%40OBQ%40MBOBQBOBMBODQBODOBMDODMDOFODMDOFMFOFKFOFOFKFMHMFMHKHOHKHKHKHKHKJKHKJMJKHGJKJKJIJILKJGJILGJILGJILILGLELILELELILENELELENELCNELENALCNENALCNANCLCN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FLBNBN%40LBN%40NDLBN%40LDNDLBNDLDLDNDLDLHLDLDLHLDLFLHJHLFJHLFJHJFLJJHJHJJJJJFHJJLHJJJHJHJHJHJHJHNHJFLHLFLFJFNFNFJFNFLDNDLFNDNDLDNBLDNBNDPBNBLBNBPBN%40LBP%40N%40N%40P%40L%40R%3FL%40R%3FL%3FP%40NAL%3FP%3FNAP%3FNAPANAPALANCPANCLCRCLCNCNEPCNELCNELENENGLENELGNGNGJGNGLGJGLILGLIJINIJIJILIJIJKJIJKJIJKHKJKJKHKFMJKHKFMHKHMFKHMFMHMDMHMBMFMFMDODMFMBODMBODMDOBM%40ODO%40MBOBO%40MBO%3FO%40OBO%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOCOAO%3FMCOAOCMCOAOEMAOCMEOEMCOEMCMGOEMEMGMGMCMIMEMIMGKIMGKIMIKGKIMKKGKIKKKKIIKKKKIKKKIKIKIMIKIKIOIKGMIMGMGKGMGOGKGOGOEMEOGMEOEOEMCOEMCOEQCOCOCMCSCMAOCQAOAMAQAOAQ%3FOAQ%3FO%3FQAM&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PRSbfoXpmADwWQsSPNdJQM9YdvQ=) Keaau, HI #### What's nearby - Hobby Garden Hawaii - 10 min drive - 3.3 miles - Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 24 min drive - 16.5 miles - University of Hawaii at Hilo - 28 min drive - 19.1 miles - Hilo Shopping Center - 28 min drive - 19.8 miles - Port of Hilo - 32 min drive - 22.6 miles #### Getting around - Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive - ‪Bite The Eye - ‬13 min drive - ‪Poppy - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬19 min drive - ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise!? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.2 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 is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Temple Tree Retreat - An Adventurer's Oceanfront Paradise! Reviews 9.6 ### 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 57 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### John M. 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Temple Tree Retreat lovely, relaxing location ##### John M. Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janell C. 9 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing and Amazing Sunrises Everything about this property was exactly as expected. The views are simply breathtaking, and the privacy of the property was just what we needed. ##### Janell C. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah T. 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay in on Hilo side We loved the property. Not your typical rental house, everyone hade their own space and the grounds were beautiful.They were very accommodating when we realized I’d booked for the wrong dates. They got us into another spot until Temple was ready for us! ##### Sarah T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John G. 7 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved This Property! Right on the water with spectacular views! This plantation style home is very nice, with lots of charm and character. Overall, a very nice and comfortable stay. ##### John G. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim H. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible Amazing views ##### Kim H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn M. 14 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Location Private, unique, great location. Ocean views and sounds. Whales present in the winter. Interesting birds. ##### Lynn M. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin 6 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Power of the Temple Tree Retreat Breathless!! This place has Hawaii home, all over it. We just loved everything about it from all the old history decor, to the crashing ocean waves! The gated property made us feel very safe, but it was as if we were in our own world!! Just not enough time or words to put it all in. The one word that keeps popping into my mind is "Spiritual" Can't wait to go back.Mahalo!! ##### Robin Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah M. 6 Jan 2024 #### Peaceful and restful Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay very much. It was tranquil and allowed our family to reconnect and unwind. ##### Sarah M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark N. 16 May 2024 #### Can't beat the view Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house, location was generally central for the Hilo side so exploring was easy. Owner communication was great, check in/out was easy. Overall I'd recommend staying here. ##### Mark N. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tessa M. 11 Oct 2023 #### Absolutely beautiful Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Temple tree retreat was the best place we stayed on the big island. This was for my 82 yr old grandmother's dream vacation she could stop talking about how amazing this place was! ##### Tessa M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bonnie R., Minnesota 26 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay at Temple Tree Retreat Enjoyed this unique home. Comfortable. Quiet. Private. Especially enjoyed listening to the crashing waves while falling asleep at night and when waking up in the morning. ##### Bonnie R. Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul F. 27 Aug 2024 #### Favorite place on the islands!! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was my 31st time to the islands and my second time staying at this beautiful place! It is now my favorite place to stay from all the islands! It’s quiet and it’s clean. The place is unique and it has everything you need. I like the secluded location, and the views are just mesmerizing. I have recommended this to many people and have a feeling it’s gonna book up! ##### Paul F. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra P. 12 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful view! Enjoyed our trip to this waterfront get away. Waves crashing on the cliff, frogs croaking at night, and periodic showers were the nighttime melodies. Issues were handled quickly by the manager. It was a short drive to a grocery store, drug store, coffee shop and hardware store. ##### Debra P. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Toshia B. 10 Apr 2023 #### Great little hideaway Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: So beautiful. The rain on the roof at night with the ocean and local frog sounds made for such a relaxing setting. We had a few guests with us, geckos in the house! The kids loved it. ##### Toshia B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristi D. 11 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique place with a great view and cool cliffs The place is really cool and different. I like the fun multiple cabin sections. I think the only challenge was that the upstairs bedroom get's incredibly hot during the day which makes it kind of uncomfortable to stay in bed for as long as one would like to, and the windows from up there with an ocean view have a lot of salty ocean water on them so the view feels a little muddled. But these are kind of understandable things given the location and the way the place is built. ##### Kristi D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Laurie Z., Beaumont, Ca. 29 May 2023 #### Beautiful! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place is beautiful! It had everything we needed plus more. A bit remote, which was good for us. We enjoyed our stay very much. The attention to details in respect to cleaning could be a bit better ( the stair edges and around the windows) and the blinds should be replaced. It is a bit open to the outside with no window coverings, but it kinda adds to the ambiance. Arriving late at night was kinda scary, but once the sun came up, it was amazing. ##### Laurie Z. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick L. 3 Nov 2022 #### A place in Eden! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If you want a place with stunning sunrises while you sip your coffee on the lanai, dramatic waves crashing against the lava cliffs, and a real relaxing time in a perfect Hawaiian setting, you have found the place! We spent a week at this retreat.... and it truly is, returning home with smiles and memorable days and evenings. I personally can not decide if the gorgeous sunrises every day or the sounds of the frog chorus lullaby every night were my favorite parts. Maybe the perfect house to be together, and also be apart were. ( great rooms and lanais to be alone! ) The location is spot on. 35 mins to the airport and the town of Hilo, short drive to Pahoa, Keaaau for some fun eats, and a beautiful ride up to Kilauea for the Volcano. The best farmers markets like 5 minutes away. Safe, friendly neighborhood to take walks and enjoy a tropical setting. A slice of Eden is what one friend said. I highly recommend this house as a rental. 5 stars without a single hesitation. ##### Patrick L. ### 8/10 Good #### Kristen H. 24 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Almost perfect We enjoyed our stay. The property was very unique, as depicted in the pictures. It was awesome being so close to the ocean. The kitchen met our needs, but we did not try to grill. It was amazing having laundry, especially since we spent a week on another island prior to coming here. Our favorite part about the property was sitting under the stars, hearing the ocean waves crash. The property is located about 30 minutes from major shopping areas (Safeway, Target, Walmart) and Hilo. We didn't mind the drive. The hosts left a binder with things to do, places to visit, including restaurants, and details about the property, which was helpful. The house is about a 40 minute drive to Volcanoes National Park, and about an hour and a half drive from Kona. Even though it was a challenging hike to get to (rocks, roots, and mud), we really enjoyed Shipman's Beach, which is located within the neighborhood. The one thing we did not like was that the upstairs (master) bedroom gets so hot that it made it difficult for my husband and me to get a good night's sleep. We understand it is the norm to not have air conditioning in Hawaii, but the room up there does not cool off very well, even with the windows open and the fans on. Our boys slept in the other 2 bedrooms and their rooms cooled down in the evening. ##### Kristen H. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kayla H. 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Outstanding, surreal location - simply breathtaking! ##### Kayla H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry E. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kerry Visits His Daughter I really liked the forest cabin type property I loved this place! Well appointed kitchen not tht I used it much, ha ha ha! A lot of room for people to have their own space with the three building layout.Will book again in the future when I return to this beautiful island. I thank the owner and I especially thank the people of Hawai'i and the spirit of the island herself. Such a lovely place in a world filled with many troubles. Peace. ##### Kerry E. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff R. 15 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Interesting house, fantastic location We enjoyed our stay at this unique place. Beautiful location, right on the water. The house is a unique design with lots of space to roam around. We only had a few minor issues. One is that the refrigerator freezer had someone else’s garbage in it. The owner wants you to put any garbage that might attract insects in a bag in the freezer which is fine. However, they should remove the previous guests garbage before new guest move in. The house needs a functional can opener. The current one is rusty and nonfunctional. Also, it would be nice to have some smaller cocktail glasses in addition to the large 16 oz glasses and abundant wine glasses. ##### Jeff R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Audra B. 22 Jan 2025 #### Fun retreat house but convenient to main attractions Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house had an amazing view and a layout that offered lots of personal space. However, it's not in a great location: About an hour from the national park, 90 minutes from Black Sand Beach, 30 minutes from Hilo, 90 minutes from the Observatory. Lots of driving to places. The property is private and a great retreat, but the kitchen is not well stocked, which makes cooking challenging, with no restaurants close by. This makes it less relaxing and add hassle. ##### Audra B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### keith W. 12 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waves and whales This is our second time staying here. This is a great spot for a family of 4-5 people. The added picnic table was a very pleasant place for breakfast looking out to the ocean watching the whales beach and swimming around the bay. The sounds of the geckos and waves made falling asleep super easy. Just a perfect spot. ##### keith W. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen A. 9 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay! A quaint experience in a quirky set of buildings in a dreamy location. We had whales so close you could hear them blowing from inside over the sound of the pounding surf, and watched turtles playing from our porch. Decently appointed, comfortable beds, great views. It was clean, and the management was responsive. ##### Ellen A. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy H. 8 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise The view cannot be beat! The living room, 1 bedroom, and main space are separate buildings connected with a covered walkway. I over looked the fact that it does not have air conditioning, for us that was not good. The view though is spectacular! ##### Wendy H. 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