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9.8/10 · 36 reviews

Oceanfront gated estate w/heated saltwater pool.

Hilo District, Big IslandView location
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Guests
8

A place to make Hawaii yours.

Overview

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About this property

Summary:

Your prefect slice of paradise awaits! Enter the gates of this gorgeous oceanfront estate and let the relaxation begin. Enjoy sweeping Pacific views, wave sounds, and sightings of sea turtles and seasonal whales.

Ideal for family, this spacious retreat offers covered poolside lounge area with BBQ, made for memory-making. Stroll through tropical paths lined with avocado, mango, banana, and coconut trees. Each bedroom features a king bed, premium mattress, and quality linens for amazing sleep.

The Space:

Welcome to Oceanfront Hoku – “Star of the Sea”

Relax, recharge, and reconnect in this private, gated oceanfront estate on the stunning Hāmākua Coast. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel the cool Tradewinds, hear waves crashing against the cliffs, and know you’ve found something truly special.

Stroll through the lush fruit tree-filled property, rinse off in the outdoor shower, then dive into the 82° saltwater pool overlooking the Pacific. The open-concept interior makes it easy to gather with loved ones, while three spacious bedrooms—each with a plush king-size bed—offer peaceful retreats. A cozy sleeper sofa in the loft provides extra space for groups of up to 8.

Outside, enjoy covered poolside dining, BBQing, or simply lounging to the rhythm of the sea.

Highlights include:

Oceanfront saltwater pool

Ocean facing hot tub

Lush tropical acreage with fruit trees

Fully equipped kitchen + BBQ

Outdoor shower

King beds in all bedrooms

24/7 guest support

Optional add-ons: mobile massage, private chef & more!

You'll be staying in one of the most breathtaking areas on the Big Island—near waterfalls, rainforests, scenic drives, and just a short trip to Hilo and Volcanoes National Park.

We’ve thought of everything, whether you're here for a night or a few weeks. Our dedicated team preps the home with care so you can simply arrive and unwind. And if you need anything during your stay, we're just a message away—day or night.

Come experience the magic of Hoku. We’re proud of our 5-star rating and can’t wait to earn yours too!

Guest Access:

The main house and pool is available for guests with full access to the acreage and the Coastal Preserve.

Note: The detached Ohana house above the garage is also rented. These guests do NOT have access to the pool, BBQ area, or any other place around the main home for your privacy. Rest assured, your privacy is important to us.

The Neighborhood:

Neighborhood of wonderful homes in this gated community. Enjoy the spacious home on this peaceful acreage on the Hamakua Coastal Preserve.

Rugged beautiful cliffs for hiking, fishing, whale and bird watching.

Getting Around:

Guests will need to rent a vehicle. There is parking for 2 vehicles.

Other Things to Note:

We have a no pet policy as some guests have allergies. There is no smoking or vaping allowed in or within 25 feet of the home. Cancelations are subject to a 3% processing fee.

Interaction with Guests:

We will respect your privacy but ready to support you and always available.

Registration Number: GE-081-943-0912-01, 280080500000, TA-081-943-0912-01

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Guest reviews

Guest experiences

Guest reviews

Jonathan N.10.0/10
Apr 25, 2026

A beautiful house, in an idyllic location, well equipped, lots of space, inside and outside, very comfortable and very relaxing. Great views from the hot tub !

Alan B.10.0/10
Apr 13, 2026

Beautiful setting and grounds. Very private, peaceful and relaxing. Well maintained and designed home. Great area for walks to enjoy the quiet, tranquil atmosphere. Great hosts who were very prompt in responding to our questions. The informative book with suggestions on dinning, etc was very helpful. Thanks again to our hosts, enjoyed our stay very much.

Alisa H.10.0/10
Mar 26, 2026

Ocean view wonderful pool and hot tub a nice comfortable home, great for families - very Aloha!Mahalo

Leanne O.10.0/10
Mar 24, 2026

The pool, hot tub, and fire pit were the perfect combination for our family staycation. The house was spacious and beautiful and was fully stocked with everything we needed, from a baby playpen to a generator that came in very handy when a storm blew through and temporarily took out power. The hosts were easy very responsive and provided great customer service.

Mike K.8.0/10
Nov 8, 2025

Yes, the host made sure everything was covered. The location is exceptional. Real tropical and secluded. Nice pool. Biggest disappointment was so many things didn’t work. The house is older and I get that, but. Most of the locks didn’t work properly. And some of the windows didn’t either. The stove wouldn’t light without a match. The lanai had no lights! The grill needs replacing.

Kajla Beth H.10.0/10
Oct 27, 2025

The home had everything we needed during our stay - including all kitchen items and even some board games. The pool was the perfect size for our group and not too cold either :) the host was very responsive and check in and check out were a breeze. Would come back!

Victoria A.8.0/10
Oct 5, 2025

Power in living room kept tripping. We ran a extention cord from the island in the kitchen to the television so it wouldnt trip. Pool turnt green and was unable to utilize it for a week and when we did it was still a little green. The owner did send me flowers and gave me a gift card for the troubles

Xi Peon P.10.0/10
Aug 7, 2025

Nice

Pamela W.10.0/10
May 26, 2025

This house was so beautiful, and exactly how it’s listed. Communication was easy, and we were able to check in early. Holly recommend this property.

Terry C.10.0/10
May 19, 2025

We stayed for 3 nights. We were in Hilo for our daughter's graduation. The property is beautiful and the house is amazing. Fully stocked with everything you need. The beds were so comfortable and with the sounds of nature we all slept amazing. The owners were sweet and helpful. The pool was great, we didn't have a chance to use due to all the rain that hit the island. Would love to go back!

Wes G.8.0/10
Apr 7, 2025

Had a great time staying at this house! Was very clean and organized, pool was warm and clean, and I would happily stay there again. The one area for improvement would be the gardening / grounds keeping. I'd encourage the hosts to talk with the gardeners about cleaning up the gate area to the ocean (it's over grown) and the weeds around the hot tub extension. But both very minor on a scale of things.

David S.10.0/10
Mar 23, 2025

Expensive, but worth it. We enjoyed every minute, and it was so incredible to come home to a little slice of paradise every afternoon after excursions. An acreage abutting the ocean seemed almost too good to be true (and to be fair, there are trade offs here). House is large with 3 full bedrooms and an upstairs area with a pull out couch. Beds were very comfortable, plenty of towels, kitchen reasonably stocked. Grill out on the lanai was perfect (we spent most of our time there). Could not get my younger daughter out of the pool ;) No property is perfect (although this came pretty close for us). It's a bit out of town (20 minutes is pretty accurate), Hilo side is of course a bit wet at times (but makes for a lush surrounding). We loved this part. Biggest trade off for us, was the lack of AC (which we knew about coming in). In spring, less of an issue, but for full sunny days the upstairs especially could get warm and then cooling things off could take a bit. You need to leave all windows that you can, open (some screens have small holes so we closed those). Plenty of sliding doors. My wife, called this luxury camping in a 3000 square foot house, and she's not far wrong. You get a great exposure to nature. In the summer, this may or may not be a bigger issue with the heat. We managed fine in March. Overall strong recommend.

Peter C.10.0/10
Mar 1, 2025

Incredible property, great communication, would go back again with my family.

MALISSA S.10.0/10
Feb 20, 2025

We stayed at this beautiful house for a week. The pictures didn’t do it justice. From the beautiful ocean views to the frogs chirping at night, we loved every minute. I think we turned the TV on once and spent most of our time on the lanai. The kitchen was more than well-stocked and there were plenty of towels and outdoor furniture. And did I mention the pool? The home is in a gated community and felt very private. It was fun walking the property and seeing the different fruit trees and flowers. The stay was truly an opportunity to unwind and unplug. The property manager/owner was super responsive throughout the booking process and stay. We are already planning our next trip.was super responsive

Bernice L.10.0/10
Feb 20, 2025

This is a great property, this is our second stay of 2 weeks each stay.

Audrey L.10.0/10
Jan 29, 2025

The house, grounds, and heated pool surpassed all expectations. My family of 4 adults and 2 children had a wonderful stay. The location was perfect for sightseeing and coming back to relax in the pool or patio. The kitchen had everything we needed. We would definitely book again.

KIM H.10.0/10
Dec 27, 2024

Lovely & quiet

Haley K.10.0/10
Dec 22, 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The ocean, the pool, fire pit, large lounge spaces inside and outside, massage room, full kitchen, shampoo/conditioner/soap dispenser, instant hot water, large kitchen counter, fast internet…it was everything and more. That part of hawaii is known for having lots of fireants and we didn’t see any. That was a huge relief. We would definitely book again!

Dianna T.10.0/10
Sep 8, 2024

We celebrated Labor Day weekend with family and friends on the Big Island. This rental fit all our needs and then some. From the relaxing views of the ocean and beautiful landscape to the pool, bbq grill and fire pit. What could you ask for? A jacuzzi? We can't wait to stay here again.

James W.10.0/10
Jul 20, 2024

The house was great!

Guest review10.0/10
May 31, 2024

Great property for families or couples. Just be aware that it is a bit off the beaten path so driving to any of the sites we need to allow for some additional time.

Mel J.10.0/10
May 7, 2024

We loved everything about our stay at this property. It was easy to book, the owners were great to deal with, they responded to every question quickly, the property was beautiful, the pool was important to us and did not disappoint, the birds in the morning and the frogs at night were fantastic to listen to, and the house fit all of us (7) comfortably. Loved our stay, would highly recommend.

Laurie D.10.0/10
Mar 27, 2024

We enjoyed a wonderful stay at this home!

Bernice L.10.0/10
Jan 25, 2024

The property is beautiful, we cook most of our meals and the kitchen is work friendly. We spent a lot of time on the patio playing cards and what a view, we could see whales breaching and patio being covered was very comfortable. We are returning next year for another stay!

Tram V.10.0/10
Dec 7, 2023

I can't say enough great things about this place and Juliet as a host. Communication was on point, the pool was amazing and comfortably heated for the winter, the property and landscape was beautiful, kitchen and house had everything we needed to cook, swim, sleep, and bathe. My only regret is that we didn't stay longer. We struggled to find the house with Google Maps but Waze got us there with no issues. Also keep in mind there's no AC and the windows were kept open (with screens) but we were comfortable for the most part and didn't have any issues with bugs or insects. The house is about 22 minutes from Hilo (9 min drive to the main road and another 13 mins to Hilo city center). My family of 4 stayed for 4 nights and when we left, the kids talked about how much they missed the house and didn't want to leave.

Jay D.10.0/10
Feb 20, 2023

Had a lovely stay at the beautiful home along the Hilo coast. Great walking trails just beyond the property.

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Where is this vacation rental located?
  • City: Pepeekeo (postal 96783) Hawaii

Nearby highlights

  • Location: Pepeekeo, HI (Keaukaha – Honomu – Pepeekeo Scenic Drive – 2.86 km to center), United States
  • Near a zoo
  • On the waterfront
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?

3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

How many guests can it sleep?

This rental sleeps up to 8 guests.

What amenities are available?
  • Private vacation home
  • Double glazed windows
  • Unit size: 3600 sq ft (335 sq m)
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Heating
  • WiFi available
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Lanai / balcony
  • BBQ grill grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Onsite parking
  • Wheelchair accessible parking and van parking available
  • BBQ grill
  • Crib
  • Dryer
  • Free Parking
  • Heater
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • No Smoking
  • Outdoor Hot tub / space
  • Pool
  • Toys
  • TV
  • Washer
What should I know about check-in?
  • Check in starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check out before 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check in age: 18
  • Check in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • You will receive an email from the host with check in and check out instructions
  • Government issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check in for incidental charges
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
  • Property Registration Number GE 081 943 0912 01, 280080500000, TA 081 943 0912 01
What are the house rules and policies?
  • Pets not allowed
  • Children are welcome.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
What are popular things to do nearby and on Big Island?
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Location: Pepeekeo, HI (Keaukaha – Honomu – Pepeekeo Scenic Drive – 2.86 km to center), United States
  • Near a zoo
  • On the waterfront
Do I need a rental car on Big Island, and what about parking?

A rental car may not be required for every stay, but transportation needs depend on your arrival airport, activities and how much of the island you plan to visit. Parking notes: Onsite parking, Wheelchair accessible parking and van parking available.

What kind of rental is this?

This is a private vacation home rental.

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Weather in Hilo District
Drizzle · Updated 9:30 pm HST · Sunset 6:13 pm HST
Temperature
77°F
Feels like
82°F
Wind
14mph
Rain chance
100%
Light drizzle – soft island white noise for the evening.

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