Private guest house on gorgeous 3 acre Hawaiian estate perfect central location.
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Setting
This detached guest-house studio sits on a privately enclosed, gated 3-acre estate in Hawaiian Acres on Hawaiʻi Island. Landscaped grounds include more than 80 fruit trees and two koi ponds; guests can use the pond area, and the patio looks out across the property.
Studio
The furnished studio has vaulted ceilings, a private entrance, one bathroom with a shower, and sleeping space for up to five: a queen bed, a full-size futon sofa bed, and a twin futon chair. An armoire and a dual washer/dryer unit are provided.
Amenities & Recreation
The kitchen includes a refrigerator, convection oven, three stovetop burners, microwave, coffee maker, blender, and cooking and eating utensils. Other amenities include cable TV, a smart TV, fiber-optic high-speed Wi-Fi, an outdoor BBQ, patio seating, and free parking for two vehicles. Guests can use supplied beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards, snorkel gear in adult and child sizes, and other beach and lawn-game equipment.
On-site Extras
Hosts provide fresh flowers, organic eggs, and tropical fruit when available. The grounds have a security system and gated entrance with a private gate code; the pond area has lawn and lounge chairs and a small bistro table.
Location & Dining
The estate is described as about 15 minutes south of Hilo and roughly 10 minutes between Keaʻau and Pāhoa, with grocery shopping and a farmers’ market within five minutes. Ocean cliffs are about 10 minutes away, and the property is presented as a base for East Hawaiʻi attractions including Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, waterfalls, Hilo, and black- and green-sand beaches. Nearby dining includes Surf & Saddle Restaurant & Bar and Kaleo’s Bar & Grill, each about 3.4 km away, and Leo’s Kitchen LLC, about 4.4 km away.
Best for
This private studio suits couples or small groups seeking a quiet, self-contained base with outdoor space; it sleeps up to five and has a kitchen, patio, and access to landscaped grounds. It is also a practical fit for travelers exploring East Hawaiʻi, with Keaʻau and Pāhoa nearby and Hilo about 15 minutes away.
Travel tips
Plan local transport around the property’s Hawaiian Acres location: Hilo International Airport is about 19.9 km away, while Waimea-Kohala Airport is about 84.8 km away. A grocery store and farmers’ market are within a five-minute drive, and the kitchen is equipped for preparing meals; note that a guest review mentioned hand-washing dishes.
What guests say
The review excerpts praise the landscaped property, its location, and the hosts’ helpfulness, with one guest also appreciating the range of supplied items. Guests describe the setting as well suited to a relaxing or authentic stay and convenient for visiting nearby family. One excerpt identifies kitchen use—particularly hand-washing dishes—and the fan as drawbacks.
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