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your own cottage, hear the ocean!

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 337 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Keaau, HI
  • Place, Hobby Garden Hawaii
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Pahoa Museum
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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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.

your own cottage, hear the ocean!



Come make Ka Hale Malie (the peaceful house) your own tropical cottage! Located 500 Ft from the ocean cliffs as the crow flies but not on the ocean. It is located in Hawaiian Paradise Park in Keaau, HI which is centrally located to visit Volcano, Pahoa, and the new black sand beaches of lower Puna (Pohoiki).

The little cottage has one bedroom with a queen bed that has sliding doors to the back lanai (porch) for you to enjoy your coffee or your candlelight dinner. A bathroom with a (purified) rainwater shower. A fully outfitted kitchen with gas stove, full refrigerator, microwave, countertop convection oven/toaster, coffeemaker, blender, new PFAS-free "green" pots and pans and a variety of items for cooking. The attached living room has a vintage rattan couch and chair, a TV, Roku streaming device, a DVD player, a library of over 50 DVDs (island themed!), and WIFI.

The house also has a front lanai (porch) with a table and chairs and a back lanai with an outdoor rattan couch, a table and chairs for dining, 2 bar stools and some "party lights" for nighttime ambiance. The best hang out spot may be the covered carport which has been transformed into an outdoor rec room/tiki bar complete with tables and chairs, a BBQ with charcoal and a charcoal starter (uses newspaper, not lighter fluid, and gets coals going fast), and coolers you may use during your stay.

The cottage is the only property on the 1/4 acre lot to give you privacy. Most days, and especially eves you can hear the crash of the waves on the cliffs, less than 500' away. Within a 5-10 minute walk is the beautiful coastline area where you can take a few chairs (I provide the portable ones in the bag-located under the tiki bar), a few beverages and watch the sky and the ocean. During the humpback whale season you can see and hear whales. Rainbows over the ocean are a common event!

Mahalo (thank you) for considering Ka Hale Malie and should you decide to come the cottage will welcome you!

There are also a few masks, snorkels and fins; beach towels, paddle ball, frisbee, etc. for your use during your stay. If you want an island tour of any size/duration, I can recommend a great tour guide!
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Hobby Garden Hawaii. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a lanai
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 1.9 miles (3.1 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and 9.4 miles (15.2 km) from Pahoa Museum
As a guest of your own cottage, hear the ocean!, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Keaau cottage.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Lanai
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: ONLY outside

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

ONLY outside

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 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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number GE-107-106-5088-01, TA-107-106-5088-01

Property is also known as

Your own Cottage, Hear the Ocean! Keaau

Your own Cottage, Hear the Ocean! Cottage

Hear the Ocean From Your own Private Cottage!

Your own Cottage, Hear the Ocean! Cottage Keaau

Closed FOR April DUE TO County Order Related to Covid 19

your own cottage, hear the ocean! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 109 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Les S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was great, with good location and easy access. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026

8/10 Good

Les S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything worked well in terms of cooking, sleeping, enjoying the setting, especially how it is more of a "tamed jungle" environment. The bird sounds were great, the insect sounds were quite loud at first but we got accustomed to them.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lacey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking easy, secure AMD plentiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking is very easy, driveway is rather difficult to find at night and in the rain. Kitchen is very nice and contained necessary items. It does not have A/C but fortunately we were basically there to shower and sleep. The only con - small bugs that appear on the floor to be stepped on.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dick P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything worked. We didn't need to contact the host for anything. Take a private tour with the tour guide that she recommends. It was excellent.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

SandraLama21

Liked: Cleanliness
I love this place! Truly malie- you can feel it! And the design creates so much outdoor time. Kelly was wonderful to work with as well - absolutely would return!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Dave H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place for my wife and I. Had everything we needed and would look to contract this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bill & Becky W.

Liked: Cleanliness
It is not often that a place goes beyond our expectations, but this place did. The location is in a quiet neighborhood, and we could often hear the ocean just a street away. We spent much of our time there on the back lanai. The clothesline under the awning allowed clothes to stay dry even when it rained. Parking was also great. The place is very private, clean, and safe and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay and relax, clean and Cozy.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a lovely location and a beautiful little sanctuary!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R., Huntsville, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice outside areas and an easy walk to the coast!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jeremy m.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very responsive and the house was perfect for the two of us. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes. Plenty of extra blankets and pillows. And the outdoor space was downright dreamy. Sat on the lanai while it was raining and stayed dry. Location was great for short walks to the cliffs or to the trailhead of a more substantial hike. And yes. You can hear the ocean!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Cute little house. It had everything we needed for our stay. The back lanai was delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B., Selah

Liked: Cleanliness
The place is perfect for 1 or 2 people. Great area for us near family. Only suggestion would be new mattress otherwise, awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in every way
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and quiet

Will contact thru email
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our two-week stay at the cottage. It had a little of everything we needed for a pleasant stay. The back lanai was especially nice. The geckos would visit us every time we ate on the back lanai. And you could hear the ocean from time to time. Lots of ocean cliffs nearby to walk to and explore. The only recommendation we have is to fix/replace the microwave above the stove, although Kelly had a backup microwave available. Everything to see on the Hilo side of the island was within a 90-minute drive from the cottage. We would definitely rebook the cottage if we return to Hawaii.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect in all ways

I had the most wonderful stay in this beautiful cottage. The kitchen was amazingly equipped and the bed was incredibly comfy! The back lanai was a place I never wanted to leave and the sweet area next to cottage was a perfect place to hang with my son and family when they came over to visit me. A very sweet neighborhood and I loved falling to sleep hearing the deep ocean roar and the incredible symphony of koki frogs and crickets. I cannot wait to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Cottage

we had a 5 day great stay April 8th to April 13. Had everything we needed. Went to the local grocery store and bought the food we needed. The outside was beautiful. Had a bar b que with our friends who live in the area. Thanks Kelly
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect relaxation near ocean cliffs

Such a cozy home. Definitely recommend the nearby Shipman Beach (hike through 2 miles of blessed shade to such a beautiful spot!)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet restful stay in Kea'au

The property contained everything that we needed and more. At night was could hear the ocean waves and frogs. The morning we awoke to the rooster crowing.The cottage was big enough for the two of use to move around without getting in the way of each other. The only thing the cottage could have used was a bit more space for clothes. My wife likes to put her clothes in the drawers, so I got to leave mine in the suitcase, but I am a guy so I am used to that.We saw the volcano erupting, so the whole trip was a success!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

gary s.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location to stay

Great yard and neighborhood for this vacation rental. However inside the rental needs a deep cleaning and new kitchen supplies. Even the potato peeler was broken. The nonstick pans were old and probably have the older unhealthy coating. The furniture on the decks was comfortable but the inside couch and chairs were not.we did enjoy our stay despite these things.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Relaxing listening to tree frogs. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!!

Fantastic spot, fantastic host. Close enough to be away from everything, and yet far away enough
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025