House in Paauilo, HI

Garden Apartment w/ Hot Tub on Historic Homestead

Garden Apartment w/ Hot Tub on Historic Homestead

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Keolamauloa - Homestead
Pond below the house
Photo: Roberto Trama - a guest who captured this image in our yard at night.
A Ride in the Countryside
A young neighbor

Overview of Garden Apartment w/ Hot Tub on Historic Homestead

Reviews
4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 584 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Paauilo, HI
  • Popular LocationHawaiian Vanilla Company9 min drive
  • Popular LocationKalopa State Recreation Area14 min drive
  • AirportKailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)74 min drive
  • Popular LocationMauna Kea118 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Garden Apartment w/ Hot Tub on Historic Homestead

This hidden gem, nestled amongst lush greenery in Paauilo Mauka, offers a peaceful refuge during your Big Island adventures. Our two-bedroom, garden apartment is nestled on the ground level of the historic Main House at Keolamauloa Homestead. It includes a private entrance, a fully equipped kitchen, and a bathroom that looks out on ferns and the pond below. The two bedrooms each have a double-size bed and one includes the sounds of a small waterfall outside. A pull-out couch can be used for an additional 1-2 guests. The comfortable living room is stocked with books of Hawaiian cultural and botanical interest and includes a propane fireplace for cool evenings.

Wake up to the sounds of birds in the surrounding native O’hia, Kukui and Koa trees, relax in our Japanese-style wood soaking tub, take a cold dip in our pond or lie on the grass in the sun. You might even want to get the firepit going in the evening, listen to the tree frogs and crickets sing, and stargaze in the backyard.

Keolamauloa will welcome you home, whether you have taken a beautiful walk in our rural neighborhood, traveled a few miles to Kalopa State Park, historic Honoka’a town and Waipio Valley, or taken a day trip to Kohala and the Kona Coast or to Hilo and the Volcano.

Property manager

Sally Lundburg

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
To ensure safety, children should be supervised at all times.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number GE-082-401-5360-01, TA-082-401-5360-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Paauilo

Located in Paauilo, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Kalōpā reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hawaiian Vanilla Company and Mauna Kea Observatory. Travelling with kids? Consider Keck Observatory and Subaru Telescope. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.

What's nearby

  • Hawaiian Vanilla Company - 9 min drive
  • Kalopa State Recreation Area - 14 min drive
  • Waipio Valley Lookout - 24 min drive
  • Mauna Kea Beach - 52 min drive
  • Mauna Kea - 118 min drive

Getting around

  • Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hawaiian Vanilla Company - 9 min drive
  • T & T Parel Mini Mart & Snack - 3 min drive
  • Hamakua Incubator Kitchen - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Apartment w/ Hot Tub on Historic Homestead pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden Apartment w/ Hot Tub on Historic Homestead?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Apartment w/ Hot Tub on Historic Homestead?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden Apartment w/ Hot Tub on Historic Homestead located?

This family-friendly Paauilo holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Hawaiian Vanilla Company. Kalōpā and Kalopa State Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Andrea W., Lafayette, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
Gorgeous property! LOVED the hot tub! Cute place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

5/5 Excellent

Penny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A tranquil retreat on the big island
We wanted to get away from it all for a couple days and this was a great escape! Quiet, peaceful, and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

5/5 Excellent

Dorothy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Quiet Getaway
We totally loved this property, Sally was so easy to work with and we have absolutely no complaints except we couldn’t stay longer!! The property is simply beautiful!!!! You felt like you’re really in a Hawaiian Paradise! ! At night you can sit by the fire pit or soak in the hot tub and just listen to nature!! The home was spacious and we didn’t need to ask for anything more!!! Staying there brought me to a place that I can honestly was I was the most relaxed ever on Amy trips I ever taken !! I HIGHLY RECOMMENDED this paradise retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

5/5 Excellent

cindi p., haleiwa, hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!
If anything, the pictures etc do not do this property justice. Everything about it is wonderful. We were able to completely relax. This place is very very special and glows with care. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

5/5 Excellent

Brittany W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation all in it's self
We were very impressed and happy with our stay here! We loved having the kitchen to cook our own meals and listening to some tunes on their record player. They have dehumidifiers in the room, which we really appreciated because this is the wet side of island it is pretty humid. For the most part we were up and gone while it was still dark out side and came back after the sun had set. The last day we made a point to come back early to have a relaxing night in their hot tub. It was wonderful and I couldn’t believe that we didn’t do it sooner. You could enjoy your vacation just as much with out ever leaving their property. I recommend visiting the vanilla farm up the road! Its within walking distance and they have great coffee and delicious bread pudding.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sally Lundburg

Host profile image
Both raised on the Big Island, my husband and I returned to Hawaii in 2003 to help manage my family’s homestead. We had completed our education at the San Francisco Art Institute, and we were about to have our daughter, Kia’i. Our vision was to create a sustainable lifestyle that balanced both work and play, and to raise our daughter surrounded by the vibrancy of nature. Today, in addition to being educators in local schools, we own and operate Manukai Designs, a workshop & art studio located here on our homestead. We produce fine art for exhibition and by commission, as well as bodysurfing handboards made from foraged wood and old surfboards, and jewelry crafted from upcycled surfboard resin. We are lifelong surfers and if we're not working on the homestead or in our studio...you'll find us in the ocean.

Why they chose this property

When my parents found this homestead in Paauilo in the early '80s, they felt it was full of possibilities. Restoring 80-year-old buildings and reclaiming land that was overgrown from years of neglect was daunting, but was a project for a growing family. Today Keolamauloa is a family treasure that continues to evolve.

What makes this property unique

I love living here. Our normal weather pattern mixes sunshine and rain most days. The evenings are cool and sometimes the fog rolls in, or heavy rains pound on our plantation era tin roofs. A great day is to heading to the West side for scorching sun, white sand and coconut trees, and then retreating home to the cool of Paauilo Mauka with its forest overstory, snuggling under blankets and listening to the sound of the tree frogs singing in the evening. The Hamakua Coast is truly magical.

Languages:

English
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