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Tropical Studio Apartment!

Keaau apartment with balcony

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Interior
Interior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 219 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • Place, Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilauea Caverns of Fire
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Keaau

Seaside stay .At this Keaau apartment, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Hobby Garden Hawaii and 9 miles (15 km) of Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center and Pahoa Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center - 10 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 13 min drive - 14.8 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 17 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Hilo Shopping Center - 17 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bite The Eye - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nicky's Mobile Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Tropical Studio Apartment!


Aloha
Our beautiful one-acre lush tropical paradise is located south of Hilo and near Kea'au and Pahoa Villages in the rainforest..
The studio apt. is upstairs has a great deck to view garden. Follow sidewalks to Tropical gardens at back of house,coconut palms, orchids , anthuriums and lush tropical plants.
A piece of paradise to call home while you are on the Big Island. Go to sleep with frogs chirping and stars so bright you could almost touch them. Wake up to birds singing and complimentary Hawaiian coffee . Pamper yourself, shower in our collected rainwater.
Automatic quotes for 1 bedroom are for 1-2 guest.
We live on property behind the rental.
Please read house rules in apt. It is customary to remove shoes upon entering the apt.
SORRY NO ANIMALS!! NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN! NO SMOKING!
We are in a residential/rural neighborhood 20 minutes from the Hilo Airport.
*Honu Hale 3 offers easy access to east side sites.
*15 min.(10 miles) Hilo town and Hilo beaches
*4 miles to ocean cliffs, and less than a mile from the main highway.
*25-30 minutes from Volcano National Park & Winery
*10 minutes from Keaau town
*12 minutes from Pahoa Village
* 25 min Botanical Gardens
*Free Zoo in a Rain Forest
*amazing Star Gazing at Mauna Kea

See the world's most active volcano, Kilauea. Swim with the sea turtles Botanical gardens, rain forest, waterfalls and desert are all part of our unique landscape. Visit our two interesting local farmer’s markets on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, where you can get fresh and organic veggies, local artisan hand crafted gifts, yummy ethnic foods and experience the local flavor.
Aloha and Mahalo,
Jim & Kepi Hains

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number TA-053-388-2880-01, GE-053-388-2880-01

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Tropical Studio Apartment! to the airport?

This apartment is 13 mi (22-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tropical Studio Apartment! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is Tropical Studio Apartment! to the beach?

This apartment is 8.3 mi (20-min drive) from Ha'ena Beach and 13.9 mi (26-min drive) from Onekahakaha Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tropical Studio Apartment! offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tropical Studio Apartment!?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Tropical Studio Apartment!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tropical Studio Apartment!?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Tropical Studio Apartment! have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Tropical Studio Apartment! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Tropical Studio Apartment! to downtown Keaau?

This apartment is 2.3 mi away from Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Tropical Studio Apartment! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 212 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was excellent. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Amber V., Anchorage, Alaska

Overall, my stay was adequate. The rental appears to be a hotel room with a minor conversion of a closet into a "kitchenette" area with a mini fridge and some utensils/bowls/plates. There is a microwave and toaster as well as a small coffee maker. I was expecting an actual kitchen to cook in but rereading the amenities, I'm not actually seeing Oven listed. I think the name of the rental "studio apartment" led me to believe it was a full apartment. The room needs an upgrade as the carpet seems well used and the room itself smells like cigerette smoke. I think if I had awareness that I'd be washing my dishes in the bathroom sink, I'd have different expectations of what I was renting and would have chosen differently.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melody H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jim and Kepi were great. The amount of care they put into their property really shows. Looking forward to returning sometime! Thank you Jim and Kepi!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Joyce M., Norglenwold, Canada

Very cute studio, lovely gardens!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Nancy M.

Listing was inaccurate, no washer available and no oven. I was compensated for the lack of a washer. I was awakened by loud footsteps heard fromthe upstairs room, beginning at 10:30 pm, every night. The ceiling sounded like it was weak. Friendly owners and beautiful yard
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and the amenities are well covered and thought out. What you might not have thought of they probably have. Masks for snorkeling, beach chairs and foam noodles. I didn’t recall that there is not a stove but there was a nice bbq that we cooked the Korean shortribs we bought at KTA. We bought things we shouldn’t have but because we forgot there was no way kitchen in the unit but we had lots of fun sitting on the porch eating papayas and having friendly geckos all around. Beautiful gardens. And close to many things.
We saw 3-6 friendly geckos each morning. Coming up to our table top to check out our food
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G., INDEPENDENCE, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Kepi is an amazing host! Such a clean, relaxing stay in her own rainforest! Spectacular!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was very welcoming! Great little place to stay! I will say though some of the amenities that were listed in the listing for the place are not in the room; oven, laundry. Overall communication was good and the overall experience was well worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gideon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very friendly host! Love the area, very beautiful. Great neighborhood for morning walks and jogging. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was comfortable and clean. Checkin/checkout was contactless and easy. Outside grounds were spartan (no common areas). Great budget minded place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynnea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bed not comfortable There was chirping all night, some type of sound effect thing they have.Neighbor was loud. We could hear her talking through the walls. Someone above us walking in the middle of the night. It was so loud. It smelled weird like dog or something. Service was terrible even with the WiFi. Over all it is an okay place to stay. I think it’s okay for the price, but I think the bed and the noises could have been avoided. The host was nice and was going to let us do an early check in which was nice of her. We ended up keeping ourselves busy until it was time to check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had a neat tree house feel and a magical atmosphere. I really loved how it felt like going into a secret garden. If you’re not looking for it, you can almost miss it from the road because of the beautiful plants that shelter it from the road. It was a peaceful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamee Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful area and stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelley T., San Ramon, Ca USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent stay for one person, 1-2 nights . A bit dated, but clean. Very quiet neighborhood but very dark at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri E.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a beautiful sanctuary. What staying a night in Hawaii should feel like. Meditating sounds of frogs through the night and Geckos sunbathing in the morning sun. We’ll be back! Hosts were friendly and welcoming and I give this place a 10!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

GAIL H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had everything we needed. Could use a hangin closet. Loved that there was coffee! Thank you. Beautiful grounds. Host are very helpful and have thought of every amenity! We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tucked away in a great neighborhood, close enough to Hilo for ease of travel while far enough to feel secluded. Watching the sunrise every morning with the birds singing was a treat. The lack of AC would be unbearable during the day, but who stays in their room during the day on vacation anyway? Perfectly comfortable to sleep at night with windows open and fan on..
Sunrise from the balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanskar N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, exactly as advertised.. they had clear check in instructions, and the internet was surprisingly fast. The homeowners were also kind enough to give me some Lilikoi grown in their garden. no complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melly J.

Liked: Cleanliness
I loved the lush vegetation, colors and tropical feel f this spot, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethanie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a fantastic location. The only thing I would say is that there should be a designated smoking area away from building. With windows open it is hard to not breathe it when right below your window. The homey touches were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts! Gorgeous garden. We enjoyed the lanai. A central location where we could visit many island attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caven P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean nice a cozy.

Property was great view great to be at great to stay at. It was very nice overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Logan J.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 day stay

We used the studio rental as a "home base" as we explored the island. It was clean and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Wonderful studio for a stand alone trip or as an add-on to your group staying in the apartment next door! Comfortable and clean. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025