Hawaii> Hilo
- 3 bedroom
- 3 bathroom
- Sleeps 6
Hale Keaukaha is a majestic and elegant 1937 home perfectly situated across from Hilo’s Richardson’s Beach Park, a wonderful small black sand beach ideal for snorkeling, surfing, swimming, kayaking and sunbathing. Minutes from downtown Hilo, and the airport, the location is convenient and picturesque. Your stay at Hale Keaukaha will be an authentic and luxurious Hawaiian experience. Perfect for couples.
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Please note: The listing price is for two people per night, with a charge for each additional person (per night), maximum six people. Unfortunately, VRBO does not put this into the rental rate and instead it appears on your invoice as a "host fee."
About Hale Keaukaha
A one-of-a-kind kamaaina home in Hilo. Styled for Hawaii, with a roof design of Hawaiian architecture called a Dickey roof that has a Polynesian style inspired by Kamehameha V's beach house in Waikiki. The wood floors in the main house are made of ohia, unique to Hawaii.
In the neighborhood called Keaukaha, about which songs are written and hula performed. The coastline is a string of beach parks, some with black sand and many with water access. This is a local playground. The water near the shore is clear with excellent snorkeling. Sea turtles come in to rest on the rocks across the street from the house.
The front bedroom looks down the driveway at the ocean, as does the shower in the attached bath. The luxurious queen bedroom is spacious with fine linens, robes, a ceiling fan and a floor fan.
The master bedroom is quite large. In the back of the house looking at the lava rock seating in the back yard. The elegant king bed has fine linens and the room has a ceiling fan, a floor fan, and walk in closet. The attached bath has been kept in the charming 1930's style with updated fixtures and amenities.
The house has a separate ohana (attached loft apartment) complete with a bedroom, half-kitchen, walk in shower and bathroom, living and dining area with the loft bedroom. (Note that this is not suitable for children.) The kitchen cabinets are koa wood, a prized Hawaii wood. The loft bedroom is paneled in lauhala, a local weave from the hala tree. The ohana has a kitchen with good espresso maker, toaster oven (no oven or stove). The ohana living room faces the green back yard and tree ferns and has a private entrance. The comfortable queen bed is in the spacious loft with a ...
Registration Number: GE-098-888-2944-01, TA-098-888-2944-01
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Reviews
Lynn R.
Jul 06, 2023
We had a nice stay at the house which is a lovely older traditional Hawaiian home. It was fun poking around the gardens and visiting with the friendly geckos and outside cat. The swimming across the street was great too.
May 15, 2023
This property exceeded our expectations, it had such a Hawaiiana feel. Everything was wonderful and we wish we could have stayed longer. Every day I miss sitting outside with my morning coffee on the front lawn or across the street at the ocean, Swimming and snorkeling in the beautiful crystal clear ocean across the street, BBQing in the private tropical back yard. House was well equipped with all our needs and very comfortable. Great central location! We had the best time. Highly recommend this beautiful house!
Sara G.
Apr 26, 2023
After staying in 5 star resorts all week, we wanted to have a low-key adventure in a less “touristy” area of Hawaii and this charming home delivered.
A well-appointed, historic home. Not perfect however, perfectly charming! What it lacked in terms of “luxury”, it made up for in location & authenticity. We were all very comfortable in this elegant home.
The magical gardens (front & back) were the perfect spot for afternoon cocktails (post swim) & bocce. We had a difficult time tearing ourselves away from the beach across the street to explore the area.
We have already booked our next visit!
William G.
Mar 13, 2023
Beautiful setting in a quiet neighborhood that is lusciously landscaped. Close to the shoreline for walks and, although limited, the views the are great.
Keith W.
Feb 23, 2023
My kids and I stayed here for 3 nights as a home base for exploring the island of Hawaii. It really was an adorable and unique place. My kids enjoyed how authentic and comfortable it was. We didn’t spend a ton of time at the house but the location was right across the street from the park and beach. We were a couple miles drive from our favorite diner (Ken’s), and we were an hour drive from Volcanoes National Park. I would stay here again if we return.
Carla M.
Feb 02, 2023
We loved being able to walk down the driveway to snorkel and whale watch.
The house is lovely and private and quiet at night - except for a few dogs that seemed to want to bark for a short period @ 3:00am
We were impressed with all the little extras found in the house: sewing kit, small office incidentals, soaps and shampoos and fix it items - very well appointed!
We had a very comfortable stay.
Angela H.
Jan 24, 2023
Great experience. Very helpful and responsive host! We appreciated how nicely appointed the home was, all the recommendations for dining and activities and the location. Walking across the street to swim with turtles at the black sand beach was pretty amazing! We would gladly stay here again!
Kathy N.
Jan 04, 2023
Great house, great location, all around wonderful
linda a.
Aug 08, 2022
This beautiful home is far better than the pics can show. Right across from ocean parks with numerous spring-fed swimming pools and in the middle of a tropical paradise. The home is so well-appointed, you will not lack for anything. Beds are perfect with nice linens. Dishes, glassware, furnishings are quality. Lilikoi grow from vines. Tahitian limes! Heaven on earth. Book it.
John w.
Jul 28, 2022
The property was spacious, immaculate, surrounded by lush gardens, frogs, birds, and the sea turtles across the street showed STRENGTH IN NUMBERS!
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