Experience Big Island aloha from your fully outfitted vacation rental house in Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi Island's southernmost district.
• Punaluʻu Beach (black sand, 14 mi)
• Ka Lae (South Point, 12 mi)
• Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (40 mi)
Recharge back at your comfy 2-bed/1-bath homebase with expansive coastline views and starlit nights. Grill out on the cozy lanai, or prepare meals in a well-equipped kitchen. Pick fruit when in season.
** The space:
Nestled on a peaceful half acre near the little town of Naʻalehu, Palaoa House is a comfortable homebase from which you can explore the entire island!
Inside, you’ll find a well-stocked kitchen with all the basics (coffee, tea, salt, pepper, oils, and spices) and everything you need to cook and relax.
Two queen sized beds with fresh linens offer a comfortable night’s sleep.
Fast WiFi, local books, games, a TV with Roku, a record player with Bluetooth speaker, and binoculars for scanning the coastline make it easy to settle in.
Outside, the spacious covered lanai invites you to relax, grill dinner, and take in the sweeping ocean views.
Seasonally, you’ll find bananas, guavas, mangoes, and papayas growing on the property - feel free to enjoy what’s ripe. Keep an eye out for our resident ʻIo, the native Hawaiian hawk.
Slow down, skip the crowds, plot your adventures, and soak in island life at Palaoa House!
** Sleeping Arrangements:
Primary Bedroom: 1 Queen Bed
Second Bedroom: 1 Queen Bed
** Home Features:
Full Kitchen, Dining Table, Deskspace, Full Bathroom, Bedroom Ceiling Fans, On-site Laundry, Outdoor Seating, Books, TV + Roku, Games
** Outdoor Living:
Covered Lanai w/ Outdoor Loveseat & Rocking Chair, Gas Grill, Coastline Views, Garden with Seasonal Fruits, Guava, Banana, Mango & Papaya
** Kitchen:
Cooking Basics, Spices, Oil, Dishware, Flatware, Bakeware, Oven, 4-Burner Stove, Full-Size Refrigerator, Cookware, Outdoor Gas Grill, Drip Coffee Maker, French Press, Coffee Bean Grinder, Tea Kettle, Microwave, Rice Cooker, Toaster, Blender
** Includes:
Free High Speed WiFi, Linens/Towels, Beach Towels, Cooler, Ice Packs, Coffee, Complimentary Toiletries, Washer/Dryer & more!
** Parking:
Driveway Parking (Max of 2 Vehicles)
We do suggest a high clearance vehicle for ease of access and to fully explore the area.
** FAQ:
No Smoking, No Pets, No Events, Steps Required for Entry
** Guest Feedback:
"Great spot to immerse yourself in island life! The view from the lanai over the garden and down to the ocean is unbeatable. Just sitting there, listening to the birds or gazing at the stunning starlit sky was amazing. Our only regret was having to leave. Mahalo, Josh, for sharing your beautiful space with us!"
Susanne - April 2025
"Best host ever with an Amazing home. Josh was great to work with and went above and beyond to create an amazing experience for my mother and myself on her first trip to islands to celebrate her birthday. From leaving candles for birthday suprise! To just being there for all aspects of the stay ! Would definitely recommend his property to any one wanting a more secluded private experience away from the crowds!"
Martin - October 2024
“We loved everything about this place; the view,the lush garden, and the well appointed home. Josh has attended to every detail.”
Jean - January 2024
"This was one of the best I've ever stayed in. for the price it was a great value. the owners attention to detail was incredible the place was stocked with everything you needed probably the best I've ever stayed in."
Dan - February 2023
"It was a most unique experience. I loved the secluded nature of where we stayed. Definitely not a touristy feel, felt like one of the locals."
Jeremy - July 2022
** Other things to note:
- Palaoa House is located just adjacent to the Discovery Harbour neighborhood.
- The state of Hawaiʻi collects a Transient Accommodation Tax of 10.25% and Hawaiʻi - County has a Transient Accommodation Tax of 3%.
- Rate includes GE tax (4.5%).
- Registration number: STVR-19-358549 NUC-19-1030
Registration Number: 19-1030, TA-009-851-8528-01, 940110080000, GE-009-851-8528-01
Libby J.
November 2025
This place was the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the mainland! Josh was a great host, and made sure every detail was taken care of. The property was cute and clean. The gardens are lovely, and it was wonderful to wake up each morning looking over the gardens and ocean. There was a bit of driving involved since the property is located further south on the island, but we decided it was 100% worth it since we were away from the main drag of Kona. If you are looking for a quiet getaway this is the place!
alan
October 2025
The stay was amazing, I really enjoyed hanging out in the garden with a cocktail. I live in downtown honolulu and this trip was a work trip it felt like a vacation.
Klaus Nygaard Cramer B.
July 2025
Excellent stay with family
Allison D.
February 2025
Lovely home, everything you would want in your home right here. This is our 3rd visit and we'll be back.
Heather J.
February 2025
My husband, myself, and a couple of our closest, dearest friends stayed here for 5 nights (our first trip to Hawaii). The views were amazing! The home was centrally located to everything we wanted to do and it was relaxing, quiet, and extremely peaceful. Thank you for the great stay!!
Martin V.
October 2024
Josh was great to work with and went above and beyond to create an amazing experience for my mother and myself on her first trip to islands to celebrate her birthday. From leaving candles for birthday suprise!
To just being there for all aspects of the stay !
Would definitely recommend his property to any one wanting a more secluded private experience away from the crowds!
Kate C.
September 2024
Relaxing!
Alison R.
July 2024
When we chose to visit the Big Island, we knew we wanted to go to the National Park and visit the Black Sand Beach. I spent days stressing over where we would stay and am so glad I booked this home!
As others noted, the host, Josh, was absolutely terrific to work with. This was my first vacation rental experience and I was a little bervous. However, I couldn't have picked a better host or home! Josh was personable, incredibly responsive & provided great information about the area.
The home was very clean and the grounds were beautiful. It is obvious that they take great pride and care in tending to the plants, and we certainly appreciated that. The flowers smell lovely and their scent greeted us every time we stepped outside.
We traveled with our teen girls (16 & 17) and one thing I didn't expect (but loved!) was how much they enjoyed picking and eating fruit on the property! They really got into identifying the flowers, trees & fruit. After they exhausted the ripe fruit on-site, they started visiting the surrounding fruit stands - an experience they will definately never get at home! They tried all kinds of interesting fruits and I loved seeing them have so much simple fun.
Branden H.
February 2024
Josh (lovely host) was helpful and proactive in communicating all details. The beautiful property embodied Aloha with generous thoughtfulness in providing all kinds of little details that might be needed by a traveler to the sparsely populated south shore of Big Island. Although we did not need the extra toothbrushes, extra pasta/sauce, spare sunblock, etc., I did recognize the thoughtfulness behind providing those options and how welcome they would have been if we were in need. We did utilize some of the provided ziplock bags, stick of butter, chocolatey coffee beans -- welcome extra amenities, not taken for granted!!! House was clean. Beds were comfy w/ cozy blankets provided for the more cool than anticipated temperatures. Living room was spacious and deck peaceful for family chats. Neighborhood is sparse, isolated w/ rugged terrain. We enjoyed jumping south point cliffs (find your ascent path before jumping down - the ladder is not useable) and exploring Whittington beach park. Punaluu bakery was a nice stop full of aloha and fun, but Punaluu beach (while beautiful) is overrun with tourists, green sand beach was beautiful and a nice walk IF not too windy, otherwise sandblasting dust storms on the wind are blinding for the 2 mile walk (each way) even with sunglasses. One thing I would caution, get an SUV or Van rental car, our midsize car with decent ground clearance scraped badly each time coming out of the driveway - no problem with an SUV, but nerve wracking in car.
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