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Hale Kailani - Sea & Sky House

Holiday home in Keaau with kitchen and balcony

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Hale Kailani - Sea & Sky House provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hale Kailani - Sea & Sky House

Welcome to Hale Kailani, our Sea and Sky House, located on a peaceful half-acre in the Hawaiian Paradise Park community just south of Hilo. This inviting island home offers comfortable indoor living paired with beautiful outdoor spaces, making it an ideal retreat for relaxation and adventure.

The lower level features two bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the upper level boasts a spacious loft-style third bedroom with a ¾ bathroom. The living and dining areas open through sliding glass doors onto a large lanai, perfect for outdoor dining and grilling.

For added peace of mind, the home includes a monitored security system with three exterior cameras. The alarm system will be disarmed during your stay unless access is requested; exterior cameras remain active at all times. A wide selection of amenities and gear is provided to help you fully enjoy your time on the Big Island—from ocean adventures to quiet evenings at home.

3 Bedrooms 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)

Interior Features
3 bedrooms (2 queen beds downstairs, 1 king bed upstairs loft)
2 bathrooms (1 full, 1 three-quarter)
Fully equipped kitchen and dining area for 6
Living room with seating, 55" TV, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth speakers
Washer and dryer
Books, games, puzzles, DVDs, ukuleles, and guitar

Exterior Features
Large lanai with dining and seating
Blaze BBQ grill
Driveway parking
Snorkel gear, cooler, folding chairs, fishing pole, floats, and headlamps
Ocean views with frequent sightings of sea turtles, dolphins, whales (seasonal), and Nēnē geese
Monitored security system with exterior cameras (alarm available upon request)

The Area
Close to Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, black and green sand beaches, farmers markets, gardens, and ocean adventures
Nearby dining includes Kaleo’s Bar & Grill, Hawaiian Style Café, Ola Brew, Coconut Grill, and The Ponds

Hawaii Life Rentals is a locally owned, licensed real estate company with rentals on Kauai, Maui, Oahu, and Hawaii. We offer on-island personal assistance and Concierge services.

Rates do not include taxes, cleaning and applicable fees.

For bookings made on Hawaii Life and third party booking websites: Guests must sign a rental contract within 48 hours of booking to confirm the reservation.

TA-061-367-3472-01

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 GE-061-367-3472-01, 150580420000, TA-061-367-3472-01

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Welcome to Hale Kailani House of Heavenly Waters Oceanfront
Welcome to Hale Kailani - Sea & Sky House - Oceanfront Keaau
1536-186424

About the area

Located in Keaau, this holiday home is near the beach. University Theater and University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and ecotours. Visit our Keaau travel guide
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Reeds Bay Beach Park is located on Banyan Drive, Hilo, big island of Hawaii.
    Port of Hilo
    32 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Hobby Garden Hawaii
    9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Pahoa Museum
    20 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire
    23 min drive - 26.2 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    27 min drive - 30.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Kaleo’s Bar & Grill
    10 min drive
  • Bite The Eye
    12 min drive
  • McDonald's
    19 min drive
  • The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
    19 min drive
  • Nicky's Mobile Cafe
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hale Kailani - Sea & Sky House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hale Kailani - Sea & Sky House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hale Kailani - Sea & Sky House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hale Kailani - Sea & Sky House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hale Kailani - Sea & Sky House located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Pahoa Museum. Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Hale Kailani - Sea & Sky House Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were perfect...providing helpful information when needed, but let us have the privacy we needed.The house was beautifully appointed, had everything we needed but the perfect vacation.The views were spectacular! Will be dreaming of this place for the rest of my life!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Perfect!

The entire experience was perfect! The location was exactly what we were looking for, not too close but not too far. The house had everything, including an awesome welcome basket. We couldn't have asked for a better stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikie S.

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

Terrific

We stayed nearly a month and enjoyed every day. The house is very well equipped, comfy and the view is amazing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Beautiful view and home

Though it rained every day, the beauty of the grounds couldn’t be matched! It was relaxing and they had everything we could have needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy F.

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

Beautiful Location and sunrises

We had an amazing time staying at your home! The sunrises were amazing, even with the daily clouds. This produced various colors for our pictures. The house was clean, easy to check in and the kitchen was well stocked. Thank you for a great vacation and we hope to come back again someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony e.

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

Beautiful Weather on the Big Island - great views/wonderful home.

The home is very clean and well laid out. The views from the deck (particularly for whale watching are fantastic. The highpoint of our stay was seeing the lava spewing from the eruption at night. The home is close enough to the park that we could go there twice in the same day just to see if after dark.The best are excellent, the kitchen is well stocked and the place was clean and neat. The owner supplied good directions for shopping and local activities - don't be put off by the 5 mile drive down from the main road - it is worth it when you arrive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Em

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

Hale Kailani

Such a lovely property, we felt so welcome and comfortable. The house has all the little things to make it an easy stay. And all the big things like views, gorgeous landscaping, quiet neighborhood that make is a vacation destination. The weather was amazing, we had clear nights and saw shorting stars. Saw whales and our kids loved hunting geckos in the yard. Dave & Tina keep a beautiful home and know how to show hospitality even from afar. We appreciate their good communication and the house books they left at the home. Hilo is so cool, lots of great beaches, good restaurants and volcanos is close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

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

Stunning

This property was stunning! It had incredible views, was very clean, and the property owners thought of everything we could need. We had plenty of room for our family of 6. We were all comfortable and truly enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor spaces. We even saw a whale right off the back patio on our last day! Incredible! We would definitely stay here again and hope to in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

Just what we needed

We booked this property as it had just the space we needed for our family of four (12yo and 14yo) as we explored the east coast of the Big Island. Living in the country, we are used to traveling 30 mins to things, so it was no sweat for us to travel to go to Hilo or Volcanoes. The house provided all that was promised and more. No complaints at all! Beautiful views, clean, well-stocked home. It was a great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Absolute paradise

Our stay was just wonderful. The home itself was welcoming and perfectly appointed with everything we needed during our visit. The views from the loft and living/ dining room were so breathtaking. I didn’t notice the large tv in the living room for the first 3 days, the view was that eye-catching. Plenty of space to accommodate our family and friend. We would recommend staying at this home to anyone looking for a relaxed paradise. The neighborhood was nice and easy to navigate, good for a morning walk. We all hope to stay again. Mahalo to our hosts, Tina and David. They were quick to respond to any questions and provided great local recommendations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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

Amazing again!

We stayed at Hale Kailani for a month from Feb to Mar, 2024. This was the second time we stayed here (previously for a month in Jan, 2022) and it did not disappoint. Tina and David are the ultimate VRBO hosts – always available and responded immediately to any questions we had. The house was extremely well appointed and clean when we arrived. The views from the cliff side lanai are amazing and we saw too many whales and turtles to count while enjoying a coffee during the sunrise, or a Mai Tai during the afternoons. The area is quiet and has lots of great areas to walk and is relatively close to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the town of Hilo. We did a fair amount of cooking and found most everything we needed easily at hand… our home away from home. For close by food to takeout, we really enjoyed the Huli Huli chicken at the roadside stand near Paradise Drive and Keaau-Pahoa Road. In the nearby WH Shipman Business Park, you will find the Ma’ona Lunch Counter and the Wailuku Brew Works - not much in the way of ambience, but the food and beer can’t be beat! Thank you Tina and David for allowing us to stay at your Hale Kailani again – if we get back to the Big Island, we will not hesitate to stay with you again. Mahalo!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khoa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was amazing, listening to the rain and the frogs was very enchanting. Extra towels, linens, beach supplies all appreciated. Beds were comfy, couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous views, clean home, quiet community. Home was well-appointed, had even more than what we needed or wanted. Definitely need a car, though, since all amenities at least several miles or more away. Overall…Just what we needed!
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Stunning views

This property was spectacular! Incredible views, tasteful decorations, and comfortable beds. We loved the location and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Great House!

This house was everything we needed. We loved the area and hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Great house!

Great location near Hilo and Volcanoes National Park. Super communication with hosts and easy check-in and out. Well-stocked house and was very private. Would highly recommend if exploring east side of island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

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

Little slice of paradise

Great location, the listing does not compare to actually experiencing the heavenly sounds and sights you are blessed with at this well stocked, clean, updated, safe place you are lucky enough to call home. Will definitely be staying here again. Can’t wait to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

kathy g.

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

You will love this house !

We stayed here in July and just loved the house. Very roomy, comfortable and wonderful spot right on the cliffs overlooking the ocean. Beautiful garden, nice quiet neighborhood …. House has everything you will need for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo B.

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

Close to the Ocean in an Attractive and Comfortable Home

Well stocked with essentials, very homey; livability: comfortable and attractive surroundings. Living so close to the ocean is an awesome privilege.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Polina B.

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

Amazing ocean views!

This home is located in the most stunning location. I will never forget the views from the back porch of the lava rock coastline and waves crashing against it. The house has lovely, beach decor and feels modern. We had a great time here and would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Over-Looking Waves Crashing Against Black Lava Cliffs

Beautiful view of ocean. Communication with owner was easy. Good location between Hilo and Volcano National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place. But the extra fees for additional guests was unexpected.

Overall was awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti B.

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

Beautiful view

We enjoyed our stay in this cute little house. It was very clean and well appointed. It is a little off the main tourist path so there was a bit more driving involved than we had expected, but nothing awful. All in all we were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Beautiful sunrises and sunsets with the whales

This was a lovely rental. Close to Hilo and close to Volcanoes National Park. It is right on the water with stunning cliffside ocean views. The porch was the highlight of the house for us. A perfect place to relax and watch the whales swim past. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ronette D.

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

So amazing!

We had an amazing time at Hale Kailani and Tina and David were the best property managers. The available amenities at the house were more than enough. Our stay was so comfy and so relaxing. It was the best place to spend our wedding weekend. From the fishing to the stunning sunrises, it surpassed our expectations. We’ll definitely be staying at Hale Kailani again. We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020