Big Island \"Whole House 5BR /2BA\" Retreat For Work Play! Sleeps 16
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Overview
This five-bedroom, two-bathroom vacation home in the Hawaiian Paradise Park area is listed to sleep up to 16 guests. Its layout uses two separate living units in one property, making it suited to groups who want to stay together while retaining some separation.
Rooms & layout
The downstairs unit, Mele Maluhia, has three bedrooms: two with queen beds and one with two twin beds and a trundle, plus two sleeper sofas and a bathroom. Upstairs, Mele Lani has two queen-bed bedrooms, an open living area with a twin daybed and trundle, two sleeper sofas, and a bathroom.
Amenities
The home has a full kitchen with granite counters, air conditioning, ceiling fans, cable TV, and an outdoor grill. Other documented features include a large lanai, washer and dryer, office or desk area, free open wireless internet, long-distance calls, and parking; the property also has large fruit trees whose produce guests may pick.
Dining nearby
Nearby options include Leo’s Kitchen LLC, about 2.3 km away, and Kaleo’s Bar & Grill and Surf & Saddle Restaurant & Bar, each roughly 2.6–2.8 km away. Countryside Cafe’s Kea'au location is about 7.2 km away, and the listed choices also include Hawaiian, Filipino, American, brunch, and other restaurant styles.
Area & outings
The listing places the home in Hawaiian Acres, while the property description identifies its neighborhood as Hawaiian Paradise Park near Keaau. A Hawaiian Paradise Park Kaloli Drive bus stop is listed 189 m away, and Hilo International Airport is about 16.6 km away; the surrounding area is noted for hiking, mountain climbing, scuba diving, and snorkeling.
Best for
Large families or groups traveling together are the clearest fit: the five-bedroom home is listed to sleep 16, and its upstairs and downstairs units provide separate living areas. It may also suit longer stays or guests who want to cook, with a full kitchen, laundry, outdoor grill, lanai, and parking.
Travel tips
A Hawaiian Paradise Park Kaloli Drive bus stop is listed 189 m from the property, though route details and service frequency are not provided. Hilo International Airport is about 16.6 km away; nearby dining options include Leo’s Kitchen LLC, Kaleo’s Bar & Grill, and Surf & Saddle Restaurant & Bar. The two living units are separate, so confirm which areas and sleeping arrangements your group will use.
What guests say
The supplied review excerpts describe the property as appealing and say its Hawaiian Paradise Park location was convenient for the guests’ stay. They note that the upstairs and downstairs are separate units, and that the home was quiet when no one occupied the upper unit. The guests also mentioned a varied selection in the refrigerator and pantry, while finding some beds and couches lumpy. The excerpts repeat the same review, so they provide limited evidence of broader recurring themes.
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