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Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli

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A group of people in traditional attire with headdresses, gathered in a natural setting with dense foliage and a stone wall in the foreground. - Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli (Pahoa)
A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a grill, and a wicker sofa. - Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli (Pahoa)
A lush garden with diverse vegetation, including palm trees and ferns, and a statue in the center. - Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli (Pahoa)
A room with two wicker chairs, a table with a lamp, and a view of greenery outside. - Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli (Pahoa)
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A garden, a playground and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli

  • This private Pāhoa getaway offers the perfect location for your next Big Island adventure! Surrounded by lush, tropical foliage, this home features a large covered lanai, a fenced yard, a newly renovated kitchen, and even an avocado tree that you can enjoy in season. Explore the nearby cliffs during the day, grill up your favorite seafood dinners on the private gas grill each evening, and enjoy the ultimate in peace and quiet and homely accommodations. Ho'ohauoli is located on a quiet street in the community of Hawaiian Shores, only a few minutes from Pahoa Village's great restaurants, shops, and entertainment and six blocks from the ocean front. The cliffside Kahakai Park is only six blocks away, where you can relax on the lawn, sit along the cliffs, and listen to the ocean waves crashing on the shore. You'll also be close to the historic town of Hilo (22 miles north) and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (44 miles west).

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,350 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

no unregistered guest allowed to stay over night.
no partying and loud noise
Do not feed the wild animals especially the PIGS.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We do not provide any crib beds for small children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-078-102-6304-01, GE-078-102-6304-01

About the area

Located in Pahoa, this holiday home is by the sea. Port of Hilo and Hilo Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Pohoiki and SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Pahoa travel guide
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Pahoa, HI

What's nearby

  • A forest with unique rock formations.
    Lava Tree State Monument
    20 min drive - 19.4 km
  • A calm lake with a cruise ship in the distance, surrounded by lush greenery and rocky shores.
    Port of Hilo
    45 min drive - 48.1 km
  • Hawaiian Beaches Park
    8 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Pahoa Museum
    14 min drive - 11.4 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    40 min drive - 43.5 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min drive
  • Marzo's Country Sports Bar & Grill
    13 min drive
  • Black Rock Cafe
    14 min drive
  • Kohala coffee Co
    13 min drive
  • Popeyes
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Hawaiian Beaches Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Lava Tree State Monument. Star of the Sea Painted Church and Kilauea Caverns of Fire are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Tropical Forest Retreat Near Ocean - Ho'ohauoli Reviews

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Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend this property...Beautiful, all amenities included...The host is amazing.I would definitely return...
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple, clean comfortable house in a great location. We truly enjoyed our stay. Mahalo.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome little house in a quiet neighborhood. Has everything you need and more. Owners are very good at communicating. We loved our stay and will want to rebook as soon as we can come back to the islands!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfy home, nice lanai, friendly neighbor cat who visited daily but was well behaved. Thanks.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
House is fully furnished with a well-stocked kitchen in a quiet and comfortable neighborhood. The location is somewhat inconvenient — most places of interest are going to be outside lower Puna (including groceries), but there is only one major road in and out of the area, which gets busy during rush hour. We appreciated the lanai on the house, which was enjoyably breezy (especially with the stocked mosquito coils to avoid getting bitten) when the main house got hot mid-morning. We (as Californians) found moisture management quite important in the damp weather on the Hilo side of the island, frequently opening windows and using the fans in the unit to avoid the "damp" smell you can otherwise get.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfetct quiet palce

In the middlw of the island in a total silence with local food dealers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice space

This was a great space for all of us to stretch out and be comfortable after a full day of exploring. The nature sounds were peaceful and easy to go to sleep to. The lanai was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous property.

We stayed 5 nights, the home was lovely, had everything we needed plus more. Great communication with the owner. Good location for exploring the whole island. Thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the verandah enjoying the breeze, view and sounds around us.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second time is still a charm

We stayed here for 3 nights and this was the second time we stayed here. The house is amazing and allows visitors to live more like a local than a tourist. The beds are comfortable and the amenities exceptional. The grill was great to cook on and the lanai super relaxing. I didn't think it would be even better the second time but it was!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Thisvwas a perfect get away for us. Private enough for us to feel away from the city and close enough that we coukd get everything we needed. The sounds of nature at night wisked us away from our mainland stresses by the very first night.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very functional and serene getaway

This is a very unique experience we all had. Chirping birds, abundant greenscape, large windows with good cross ventilation, thoughtful amenities throughout. 7 min walk to the ocean. 10 min drive to shopping area. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing retreat away from the crowds

We had a relaxing time away from crowds of thousands purists at this home. There is a nice shopping area a few miles away and Hilo is a 30 minute drive with the big city feel. This home was situated between the volcanoes and the waterfalls with some nice swimming places in Hilo. Lovely out of the touristy way, vacation. Feel like an islander.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A convenient location for our stay on the Big Island, the new shopping area was excellent for groceries if we decided to cook at the house and the location to Volcano National Park was awesome. The house was well stocked with everything that we needed and the communication from the owner was second to none as he checked in almost daily to make sure that we were satisfied with everything. We would stay again if we ever visit Hawaii's Big Island. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable property with a great yard!

We enjoyed a wonderful stay...particularly the rear deck where we had our meals and utilized the provided gas grill as well as enjoyng our morning coffee surrounded by wildlife. The property is an older one and has many pluses and amenites, however, it could benefit from some updating. It is well located, easy to explore Pahoa from this base. Thank you for sharing your home .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rain forest home

Me and my family enjoy to stay at this house, its big and plenty room to accommodate for 5 of us and have 2 bathroom , is clean and the bed is nice and comfy for us also the dining kitchen area it's nice Nice view and the backyard and finally my kids so excited when we see the pigs family.. Good communication with Robert while i have a question to him Definitely be back if i stay at Hilo area.. Mahalo
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small community Home

The house was the perfect size. Definitely needs some updating.... from beds to fridge. No A/C was rough. Yard was beautiful with lots of wilderness and wildlife around to view.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Getaway Spot

We found the property to be a good base for exploring the east side of the island (Hilo, volcano national park, etc) property has everything we needed for a nice stay. Be sure to go to the property before you go shopping as there is a variety of dry goods, bug spray, toiletries, snorkeling gear and such that you may not need to purchase. Robert was attentive as a host, checking in to make sure we had everything and that we had no issues. Thanks for a great holiday stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Roberts property was exactly what we were looking for. Everything went extremely smooth. From the self check-in process, the helpful information available throughout the home, to the easy peasy check out process. Robert was not over bearing, he sent us one message welcoming us and offering assistance should we need it which I thought was great! I highly recommend Roberts property and I would definitely stay here again.Mahalo Nui, The Laikupu ohana
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hikers Hideaway

We came to explore the island trails (hiking and snorkeling) and did much driving (1 to 2.5 hours each way a day) and hiking so our time at the rental was limited to sleeping and eating, showering, doing laundry (a fantastic outdoor sink to clean gear) and using the WiFi (great signal). Everything worked well for our needs. We appreciated the owner’s response time to one of our requests and their generosity in supplying masks, snorkels, chairs etc for our water time explorations. Watching the volcano erupt at Volcano National Park was a highlight of our trip. Many thanks to the owners for sharing their home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Nice house!

Overall, it’s a nice clean house, but really there’s no comfortable chair or couch to sit on in the living room to watch the TV. The couches a futon with the springs popping out in the two chairs he had were not comfortable to sit in. Don’t get me wrong I’m a 6 foot three man so it’s hard for me to find a comfortable chair. Overall nice place good shopping center up the street about 5 miles good food at the Black rock Café. Just kind of far from Hilo and lots of traffic to get to it in and out.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vow renewal and Second Honeymoon

I’m finally getting around to writing this review. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home had everything to meet our needs for a honeymoon and vow renewal. We had a little kitten that visited us each day, chickens that woke us each morning, and even a few visits from wild boars. The house is dated and could use some deep cleaning as it had a weird smell for the duration of our stay. The hosts were very responsive, and we loved being in Pahoa, away from all of the tourist. We were able to drive around the island every day. There is a beautiful park with spectacular cliffs and photo opportunities a short walk away. Definitely take advantage of it. Thanks for great memories.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

Grandma’s well worn 1980’s house

We arrived to find the house closed up and very warm, hot actually. Outdated, worn out countertops with gunk around the old sink. No dishwasher and BIG roaches in the silverware drawer. All of it just felt like going to grandmas house… a year after she went to a home. It was 8pm and 72 outside, 90 inside. No A/C in the 3 bedrooms, stifling to others before us apparently , floor and window fans provided minimal relief. All of the home feels old. All that being said, we spent most of time at the house on the lovely back porch. The new, clean grill was used daily. Proximity to Volcanos National Park is a 30 minute drive, the back yard is lovely, but adjoins another home that cancels out its privacy due to its location deeper on its lot.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Off the beaten path, this rental is in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood just six blocks from the ocean. It had everything we needed to enjoy our time on the eastern side of Hawaii. The owner was friendly and responsive throughout the entire rental experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rooms were clean. Check in and out was easy. There’s no AC but it’s in the 60-70s at night. It was a good location for trips to Hilo and the volcano.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great, home was great, neighborhood is nice. Very smooth & easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026