Soothing 1-bedroom cottage perfect for relaxing stays in Keaau.
Guest rating: 4.0 / 5
Overview
This one-bedroom cottage in Keaau is presented as a quiet retreat, with a cozy queen bed and a bathroom featuring an outdoor shower. It offers a private home-base style stay rather than documented hotel services or facilities.
Amenities
The cottage has a kitchen, washer, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, patio, and free parking; the property is smoke-free and has a security gate. An outdoor pool and hot tub are listed, and the pool is described as above ground. A smart TV and video game console are also mentioned in the property information.
Outdoor Setting
The yard includes an active apiary in its lower back section. Guests can walk to nearby cliffs with Pacific Ocean views and to Shipman Beach, described as a secluded cove where turtles may be seen. Bike rental and paddle boards are available upon request.
Location
The cottage is near Keaau and Pahoa, with the Sunday Market also noted as nearby; a labyrinth is one block away. The property information gives an approximate 30-minute drive to Hilo and 35–40 minutes to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Hilo International Airport is listed 15.6 km away.
Nearby Dining
Nearby options include Leo’s Kitchen LLC, a Filipino restaurant 5.9 km away, and Surf & Saddle Restaurant & Bar, a family restaurant 6.5 km away. Kaleo’s | Bar and Grill is listed about 6.4 km away, while Countryside Cafe’s Keaau location is about 8.7 km away. Other listed choices include Puna Poke and Grill LLC, Lehua Restaurant, Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine, and Bite The Eye.
Best for
This cottage suits solo travelers or couples looking for a quiet, self-catering stay, with a kitchen, washer, patio, pool, and hot tub. It can also work as a base for exploring the nearby cliffs and Shipman Beach, as well as Keaau, Pahoa, Hilo, and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Travel tips
The nearest listed bus stops are Hawaiian Paradise Park Paradise Drive and 1st Ave (about 1.3 km away) and Paradise Drive and 5th Ave (about 1.3 km away); check local service details before relying on them. The property information says the labyrinth is one block away and gives approximate drives of 30 minutes to Hilo and 35–40 minutes to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. A gate clicker is issued at check-in, and bike rental or paddle boards can be requested; note that there is an active apiary in the lower back yard.
What guests say
The only review excerpt is positive and gives a brief favorable impression of the stay. With just one review and no specific details, there is not enough information to identify recurring themes about amenities, service, cleanliness, or location. No negative theme is reported in the excerpt.
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