Katy F.
June 2026
This property is a charming (not “luxury” in any way) home, located in a humble community/town, with an incredibly unique & beautiful view. There is literally an abandoned, boarded up home next door which made me feel very uneasy safety wise. However, the home is equipped with an alarm & we did not end up having any issues safety wise. My kids enjoyed the fun pool and I enjoyed the spa at night while star gazing and listening to the crashing waves (lots of bugs though so bring bug spray). The home upon entering was pretty humid/hot no central AC). Each room had a portable A/C unit that worked well but was noisy. The house was clean with the exception of all the windows which could benefit from a good professional cleaning since the highlight of this property is without a doubt the view. The water heater stoped working on our last day but Terry was quick to respond when I reached out and fixed it right away. He was responsive to a few other questions/concerns we had which we appreciated. Also, the host gave some great suggestions, our favorites were the Volcano National Park & the Botanical Gardens (must-dos for sure)! This location requires a lot of driving so make sure to rent a car. My husband/I enjoyed walking out on the volcano cliff and taking in all the beauty and incredible ocean energy. We took some amazing pictures and while it wasn’t the most ideal property for our family, we definitely made some great memories and obviously it’s been great for many others!
Tim D.
June 2026
Great house on the water
David D.
June 2026
The view from the property was spectacular.. photos really don't do it justice...we intended to eat dinner at local restaurants but after seeing the view we decided to eat on the patio with the sound of the waves crashing on the rocks ...my island family came over and were equally impressed with the property pool views and location..sitting in the spa to finish of a busy day hiking was awesome...highly recommend this property when visiting Hilo
Michael M.
May 2026
This spot is so pretty and secluded. We loved cooking in the well stocked kitchen. The mornings were magical. Near by walks are so off the beaten trail, you feel like a local. The pool and hot tub were perfect at the end of a long day of sightseeing.
Jay C.
May 2026
We had a great stay… the only problem was that it wasn’t longer ! Beautiful place!
Jaci V.
April 2026
Our stay at Hale Kai Nalu was incredible! We booked it for our home base for our Hilo side adventures and it was perfect. We loved it so much we didn’t want to leave and spent way more time enjoying the Oceanside pool and gorgeous views than we thought we would. The house itself was wonderful and even better than it looked in photos. It’s a very nice place and higher quality than I thought it would be too, which was a very nice surprise! And Terry was great to communicate with - very responsive and went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable. Overall, an incredible experience and if I’m ever on the Hilo side again, I’d book here in a heartbeat!
Sandy Z.
April 2026
Comfortable home. Everything you need for a delightful stay. pool is excellent addition. The view is calming and breakfast on the porch is marvelous! Will stay there next visit. Highly recommend this home. cheers!
Suzanne B.
March 2026
The house was exactly as described in the description. Beautiful view, clean pool and hot tub. It's located in a nice neighborhood and there are excellent parks on either end of the street.
Katie B.
March 2026
My family LOVED our stay here at this property and would stay here again and again. The location is perfect, just far away enough and private to have complete peace and quiet but not too far from town, and the ocean views were absolutely amazing. We had all the amenities we could’ve needed. Everything was clean and we had no problems with pests which can be common in Hawaii. There was no central air conditioning but the individual a/c units in the bedrooms were very effective and we were able to cool the main part of the house with fans and by opening the windows for a nice ocean breeze. I definitely recommend this property for families!
Glenda K.
February 2026
Beautiful location, oceanfront. The house is very neat and clean and equipped with everything you may need for your stay. The pool and hot tub are a big plus for the relaxing time you need. We have stayed in HPP, oceanfront, numerous times and this one rates with our other top VRBO rentals.
Andy Q.
January 2026
Wonderful place with awesome views. Would happily stay here again
Jessica S.
January 2026
A little slice of paradise! The home was clean and well stocked - lots of little extras like beach chairs, snorkels, lunch coolers, pool toys, umbrellas, etc - anything we could need! My four kids ages 9-15 absolutely loved the pool and hot tub. We enjoyed the beautiful view and quiet neighborhood.
Sheri Y.
January 2026
Beautiful house and property. The pool amd hot tub were wonderful, since ot was chilly at night and hot during the day. We would stay again if we ever come back. Property manager was quick to respond. Had plenty of kitchen items to cook. We were entertained at night with the clue murder mystery games.
Kamala W.
December 2025
Beautiful location and the house had everything we needed. The AC in the bedrooms worked great. The hot tub was very nice while listening to the crashing waves.
Tammy L.
November 2025
Beautiful views!! Great neighborhood.
Millicen R.
August 2025
10 out of 10 however we were expecting a normal air conditioning unit in house and but it was tiny portable units in bedrooms only which made house hot because when you left house you had to shut windows which made it extremely hot in house because there was no circulation. But other than that this house was amazing the pool was amazing the hot tub was amazing the host and property manager were both great as well.
Ryan
August 2025
The house was extremely clean and the home owner provided great communication during our stay. Zero complaints and highly recommend!
Matt T.
July 2025
Check-in was smooth with no issues. Easy to find property, lockbox, and layout. House had everything we needed. Ran into a smoke alarm issue, but the management team was on it and had it taken care of later the same day. Great location to stage out of for all your Volcano/Hilo area activities. Close to Pahoa Fresh Fish and Two Ladies Kitchen for mochi!
Helen D.
July 2025
This home was in a lovely, private community which provided us the privacy and space that made our vacation wonderful. There were so many thoughtful extras for making the beach easy, that it really made our time easy and less stressful. The private pool was well maintained and a huge part of making our stay comfortable and relaxing. It was easy distance to the volcanoes and close to stores and grocery when we needed them. We would definitely stay here again and loved our home away from home in Hawaii!
Jason N.
July 2025
Relaxing and peaceful
Michelle S.
June 2025
The property was a dream come true. Spacious home, a lot of the necessities were provided, the kids loved being in the pool while the adults enjoyed the sounds of the waves crashing against the cliff. The breeze from the ocean was amazing. The host was always quick to respond to all our questions and made us feel VERY welcomed. We will definitely rent this home for our next trip back to the Big Island.
Rosemary H.
June 2025
We could'nt have had better weather and the property is comfortable and nicely furnished. Beautiful ocean views and neighborhood. Nicely landscaped. Communication with management A
Heather C.
May 2025
We used this property for a couple's getaway to Hawaii and had an amazing time. The pool and hot tub were wonderful, very warm- and it was beautiful to take a night swim and look up at all of the stars in the clear sky. The bedrooms were spacious and the kitchen was fully outfitted for all of our needs. Communication and check-in/check-out were easy. The property is a little ways away from Hilo proper so you will need a car and can anticipate some traffic. However, it was worth it for us to have a peaceful and private home base to just relax and watch the ocean waves. Highly recommend!
Russ K.
April 2025
Great place to get away from the crowds on the Kona side of the Island with easy access to good local food/businesses and Volcanoes National Park. Definitely looking forward to staying here again.
Sally W.
April 2025
This place was the perfect landing zone for our trip to the National Park. Amazing sunrise and sunset views with sea turtles playing right out front. We really appreciated the well stoked hallway closet…the use of the cooler was so appreciated. Our group of 6 collectively agree this place is amazing and we’d come back again
Kristine M.
March 2025
The property is absolutely beautiful. The scenery is spectacular. The reservation was extremely easy. The managers were very communicative. Very easy to talk to neighborhood is absolutely beautiful. Neighbors are wonderful and gave us excellent places to eat.
jason P.
January 2025
Property was located right on the ocean front. Loved hearing the crash of the waves and just enjoying the back yard/pool. The area was nice and we walked to a couple of different park areas that were nice. The layout of the house was perfect but the water pressure throughout the house was a little hit or miss. I know most of the houses around are on catchment systems so not a real big deal..
Paolo G.
January 2025
Terry was a pleasure to deal with and the property was an excellent choice for our family.
John Z.
January 2025
Overall we enjoyed our stay and the property provided us pool with a view. The home could use some updates.
Joel P.
December 2024
Great home in a great location.
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