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Elegant 1937 Home Steps Away from Black Sand Beaches

Elegant 1937 Home Steps Away from Black Sand Beaches

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across from end of driveway
Across from the end of the driveway
down the driveway
Hale Keaukaha
Dining room

Overview of Elegant 1937 Home Steps Away from Black Sand Beaches

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Check out the area

Hilo, HI
  • Popular LocationRichardson's Ocean Park2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarlsmith Beach Park18 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort of Hilo10 min drive
  • AirportHilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Ohana room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ohana bahtroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Elegant 1937 Home Steps Away from Black Sand Beaches

Hale Keaukaha is a majestic and elegant 1937 home perfectly situated across from Hilo’s Richardson’s Beach Park, a wonderful small black sand beach ideal for snorkeling, surfing, swimming, kayaking and sunbathing. Minutes from downtown Hilo, and the airport, the location is convenient and picturesque. Your stay at Hale Keaukaha will be an authentic and luxurious Hawaiian experience. Perfect for couples.

Sorry, no rentals over 7 days. No long term rentals.

Please note: The listing price is for two people per night, with a charge for each additional person (per night), maximum six people. Unfortunately, VRBO does not put this into the rental rate and instead it appears on your invoice as a "host fee."

About Hale Keaukaha

A one-of-a-kind kamaaina home in Hilo. Styled for Hawaii, with a roof design of Hawaiian architecture called a Dickey roof that has a Polynesian style inspired by Kamehameha V's beach house in Waikiki. The wood floors in the main house are made of ohia, unique to Hawaii.

In the neighborhood called Keaukaha, about which songs are written and hula performed. The coastline is a string of beach parks, some with black sand and many with water access. This is a local playground. The water near the shore is clear with excellent snorkeling. Sea turtles come in to rest on the rocks across the street from the house.

The front bedroom looks down the driveway at the ocean, as does the shower in the attached bath. The luxurious queen bedroom is spacious with fine linens, robes, a ceiling fan and a floor fan.

The master bedroom is quite large. In the back of the house looking at the lava rock seating in the back yard. The elegant king bed has fine linens and the room has a ceiling fan, a floor fan, and walk in closet. The attached bath has been kept in the charming 1930's style with updated fixtures and amenities.

The house has a separate ohana (attached loft apartment) complete with a bedroom, half-kitchen, walk in shower and bathroom, living and dining area with the loft bedroom. (Note that this is not suitable for children.) The kitchen cabinets are koa wood, a prized Hawaii wood. The loft bedroom is paneled in lauhala, a local weave from the hala tree. The ohana has a kitchen with good espresso maker, toaster oven (no oven or stove). The ohana living room faces the green back yard and tree ferns and has a private entrance. The comfortable queen bed is in the spacious loft with a skylight. Inquire if you need this included in the rental.

The bedroom linens are usually organic and always all cotton. Each bedroom has a ceiling fan and a tower fan.

The kitchen has period-appropriate Formica counters. It is stocked with espresso/coffee maker, microwave, toaster oven, waffle maker, blender, good knives, wine glasses, and all kitchen utensils. The house water is all filtered, with the kitchen having an additional filter. Weber bbq grill is outside the kitchen.

The main house has a smart television, DVD player, good wireless internet access that includes the ohana. Like most houses in Hawaii, it does not have a/c.

The home features local art from Avi Kiriaty, Peggy Hopper, Roger Whitlock, Jack Lord, and other local artists.

Cleaning supplies are, wherever possible, organic, green, and scent free. (We have made an exception during Covid and use Clorox and Lysol between guests.)

Accessibility: There are several steps up into the house, and the Ohana has stairs to the loft bedroom and from the bath/bed area into the front room.

Hilo does have coqui frogs that chirp in the evening and an occasional rooster. We provide ear plugs for light sleepers.

Interesting historical fact about Hilo: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/hawaii/oldest-town-hi/


House Rules

Hale Keaukaha is situated along a residential street with neighbors. We appreciate your cooperation to keep noise down and to a respectful level. Per Hawaii County law, quiet hours are from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m., and the area has special district noise laws (which are enforceable by all, including travelers, if you hear violations) and by renting this house, you acknowledge that you will honor those laws in addition to treating the neighbors with respect on general noise level.

No smoking on property.

No parties at all, including dinner parties or off-property guests for bbqs or other casual get-togethers, or any guests not listed on the rental agreement without the prior consent of the property owners and manager.

No pets allowed.

Let us know right away if anything gets damaged or needs fixing. Also, you must take out the rubbish to the curb for Monday morning pickup.

The home is appointed with books, decor and amenities to use during your stay. Please do not remove anything from the home and care for the things as your own.

The house is being prepared for inclusion on the Historic Register. There are a few inconveniences that we hope you are okay with because those would have to be replaced with modern options to make them convenient to today's standards, and we can't do that.

Cancellations are governed by the policy shown in the listing. We're sorry it's strict but VRBO does not currently allow for different policies for holidays and special occasions like Merrie Monarch when we need firm reservations ahead of time.

Thank you for choosing to stay with us and we truly hope you enjoy your stay.

Hawaii Tax ID No. W01445814-01

Property manager

Sary Blanchette

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only
The house is not suitable for children

Events

No events allowed
Parties will result in forfeiture of the deposit

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
* Noise or unauthorized gatherings of any kind as determined by the property manager will result in forfeiture of deposit.
* Send your arrival time into Hilo as we need to meet you at the house to give you keys. We try to accommodate but need to know ahead of time. Mahalo
* Trash must be taken to curb Mondays by 7:30 a.m. * Holiday and MM cancellation policy in main description.

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
Note from host: Parties will result in forfeiture of the deposit
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number GE-098-888-2944-01, TA-098-888-2944-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hilo

Located by the ocean, this holiday home is in Keaukaha, a neighbourhood in Hilo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness, while Hilo Art Museum and Wailoa Center are cultural highlights. Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Pacific Tsunami Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Richardson's Ocean Park - 2 min walk
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 18 min walk
  • Keaukaha Beach Park - 6 min drive
  • Onekahakaha Beach Park - 6 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 13 min drive
  • Verna's III Drive Inn - 10 min drive
  • Hula Hula's - 11 min drive
  • Ken's House Of Pancakes - 10 min drive
  • Don's Grill - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant 1937 Home Steps Away from Black Sand Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant 1937 Home Steps Away from Black Sand Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant 1937 Home Steps Away from Black Sand Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elegant 1937 Home Steps Away from Black Sand Beaches located?

Located in Keaukaha, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Richardson's Ocean Park and Carlsmith Beach Park. Onekahakaha Beach Park and Keaukaha Beach Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hawaiian Treasure
We loved it!! Feels like you’ve traveled through time and landed in old Hawaii 🏝️ Great location, great service, and we look forward to returning soon. Mahalo Nui Loa
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Rebecca V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
This properly was even better than expected! Great location, everything we could need was provided and it was quiet and clean. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/5 Good

Don W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful vintage home in Hilo
The house is a great place to stay and well-appointed. Bring your own BlueTooth speaker, though. The peninisula it's on is busy - lots of car noise and at night the coqui frogs. We never lost sleep due to either.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Lynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traditional Hawaii
We had a nice stay at the house which is a lovely older traditional Hawaiian home. It was fun poking around the gardens and visiting with the friendly geckos and outside cat. The swimming across the street was great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feeling the Aloha
This property exceeded our expectations, it had such a Hawaiiana feel. Everything was wonderful and we wish we could have stayed longer. Every day I miss sitting outside with my morning coffee on the front lawn or across the street at the ocean, Swimming and snorkeling in the beautiful crystal clear ocean across the street, BBQing in the private tropical back yard. House was well equipped with all our needs and very comfortable. Great central location! We had the best time. Highly recommend this beautiful house!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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