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Large comfy house big enough for 2 families next to ocean on Kaloli point

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Large comfy house big enough for 2 families next to ocean on Kaloli point

Winter Months:
January and February are the best times to see whales in the bay by the house. 2023 has been great, there have been many sightings of spouts (many are moms with their calf), tails and breaching. No specific time of day is best, so when you have the opportunity to relax, grab a chair and go to the cliffs to watch. The weather is cooler especially at night, this is time when you will see snow atop Mauna Kea and Loa.
Spring Months:
March to June the orchids are in full bloom all over the yard. Weather is warming a bit, but it still can be cool at night.. Lots of different fruit are available during the spring.
Summer Months:
June to September the pineapples become ripe to eat.
The summer of 2024 will have a large number of pineapples becoming ripe, we presently have 20 baby pineapples which will be ready to pick this summer. Summer is our hottest time at night due to the longer and dryer days (lots of floor and ceilings, NO AC).
Fall months:
The macadamia nuts are harvested in the Fall. The humpback whales typically return to the island in November. As typical for fall, with the shorter days the evenings start to become cooler.

If internet abilities is important to you we have Spectrum with 71.7 Mbps for downloading and 11.1 Mbps for uploading. Recently had a family of 5 staying and all used the internet for work and school and they said it worked perfectly. At one point 3 people were zooming at the same time.

The Area
Melemele house is located in the quiet residential community at Kaloli Point. Kaloli Point is considered the jewel of Hawaiian Paradise Park (HPP) which is in the quite community of Kea'au (which is 28 miles south of Hilo), with its quiet community of mainly long-term residents, its wonderful flow of trade winds, closeness to the ocean and its relatively flat terrain. Kaloli Point is also in a rain shadow, it could be raining more inland but not on Kaloli point. You will enjoy easy and safe sunset walks along the coastal waters, peaceful evening meals on your screened lanai and the sounds of the ocean nearby.

The location of melemele house puts you close to the town of Hilo, with regular farmer’s markets, fine dining and retail shops, as well as the small towns of Kea’au and Pahoa, with their unique local communities and histories (as well as a shopping center with a market). The home is ideally situated with short drives leading to lazy beach days with the kids near Hilo, to incredible snorkeling at Carlsmith and Richardson Beach parks. Since the recent lava flow in the summer of 2018 there are several new black sand beaches that easy to get to where once Pohiki Boat ramp once was open ocean (see photo).

Hawaii Volcano National Park, which is only 20 miles away. See the new crater, it is significantly bigger than the previous crater. New trails are open that offer a great opportunity to see the tropical sea birds that nest in the crater (see photo). This is a fantastic opportunity to see how much the crater has changed since the many thousands of earth quakes hit the region in the summer of 2018.

The House
Melemele house is close enough to the coastal waters (with a 2-3 min walk to a waterfront park) that the surf can be heard while you relax or eat your meals on the large screened lanai. This “classic” Hawai’ian style 2 story home, with vaulted ceilings, an open floor plan and windows strategically placed to allow the trade winds to flow through the house will give you the full aloha experience. The kitchen, dining area and living room are located in the vaulted roof area with each room having its own ceiling fan to keep them cool.

The living area has a 50” smart HDTV with a DVD player and cable TV for your entertainment needs and movie nights. And the Wi-Fi throughout the house will keep you connected. The dining nook has a 4-person table (in addition to the table on the master lanai). The kitchen is fully equipped with all the amenities needed to enjoy those Hawai’ian meals. The house has 3 bedrooms (each with a unique ceiling fan) and 2.5 bathrooms. In addition to the living areas, the top floor also has the master bedroom and a guest, half bath. The master bedroom offers the luxury of a California king bed and an en suite bathroom, large walk in closet and private lanai that lets you cozy up with a coffee/tea and a good book. Downstairs you will find the other two bedrooms, each with queen size beds, and closet space. These bedrooms share a full size bath. Downstairs you will also find a fully equipped laundry room (washer and dryer), a utility sink and a linen closet with ample beach towels and blankets for all your beach going needs and additional equipment such as snorkels, goggles, fins and a body board stored in the laundry room. There are also 3 bicycles available to ride around the area. Recently, solar panels were installed to make the house more sustainable and allow guest to leave fans on when you leave for the day.

We recently installed solar panels, so the house runs on solar power, but don't worry if its a very cloudy day we have back up to the electric company so you will always have power.

The Property
Melemele house is located on a half-acre lot with a lot of privacy and a large paved driveway to meet all your parking needs. As is common in this residential area you will find plenty of flora in the front and back garden. The home has fruit trees including: coconut, orange, lemon, star fruit, macadamia nut, tangerine, and avocado, as well as pineapple plants. We recently planted a couple of Brazilian cherry bushes, these aren't your typical cherry, but they are extremely tasty. There is also a large assortment of flowers, including the pride of Hawai’i the Ohia trees with Lehua flowers. Don’t be surprised if you identify even more as you explore the neighborhood. In addition to admiring the flora, prepare to do some whale watching during the day (seasonal Nov-March) and star-gazing at night. Whales have been observed off Kaloli Point, with humpbacks in the bay during whale season, and the distance from city centers make Kaloli Point ideal for star-gazing on a clear night.

Property manager

Patricia Szot and Craig Sanders

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number TA-153-093-0176-01, GE-153-093-0176-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory - 25 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Ha'ena Beach - 25 min drive - 22.4 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 28 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Port of Hilo - 29 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 34 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lemongrass Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Blane's Drive Inn - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large comfy house big enough for 2 families next to ocean on Kaloli point pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large comfy house big enough for 2 families next to ocean on Kaloli point?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large comfy house big enough for 2 families next to ocean on Kaloli point?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large comfy house big enough for 2 families next to ocean on Kaloli point located?

Situated in Keaau, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center is 11.8 mi (19 km) away.

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Large comfy house big enough for 2 families next to ocean on Kaloli point Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 169 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful and relaxing
Property is easy walk to the shoreline yard has a fruit trees and is beautiful. Lots of room - wonderful eating porch and overall wonderful place
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

Love it!
Cozy home, very comfortable! Quiet setting, except for the frogs, which we loved listening to. Would gladly come again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti L.

Melemele House
This was a great place to stay
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Will do again !!
Was everything we needed and more Bikes, coolers, lots of towels. Was perfect !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy A.

Great Escape
The House was as stated in the description. However it didn't elaborate on the great Lanai Which was awesome, we spent alot of time out there listening to birds and the Roosters. The yard was beautiful and the fresh oranges and starfruit were great. Patti and Craig were easy to work with and stopped by to say hi, so was great to put a face to them. The beds were very comfortable and was great to have the washer and dryer. the grand kids with us age ranged from 4-15 and they made use of the water toys that were at the house and netflix !!! Again the house had everything we needed and then some..... Would highly recommend to all travelers. Maholo for everything Tammy &Bruce
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard S.

Very Nice Place
Clean, well stocked, plenty of space to spread out, nice neighborhood. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

LaDawn C.

Beautiful Location
This location is off the beaten path. The ocean is close by and beautiful. It's not a beach; it’s a rocky volcanic cliff. Gorgeous, however, not for small children. We enjoyed walks, bike rides, and the beautiful greenery in the yard. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook with—a large fridge and freezer. There were chairs and beach towels to use. There is no A/C; however, ceiling fans and portable fans are available. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne P.

Great location for the East side of Hawaii experience
The house was welcoming with lights on ready for our arrival. A friut basket on the table full of Hawaiian fruit was most welcoming and very appriciated. The home came with everything a family would ned to enjoy beach oitings, chance of rain and plenty of beach towels. We enjoyed listening to the frogs at night but not the roosters on the morning , although they were a little annoying it was not to bad. The yard is beautiful with lots of fruit growing on the trees and a pleasent view to enjoy with a cup of coffee. Thanks again forcthe great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

Wonderful stay again
This is our 2nd year staying here and we loved it just as much the 2nd time around. We have family in the area so it was a great home base to have them come visit (their house is tiny). Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Fantastic!
Awesome
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Cozy home!
My family of 5 stayed here for 5 days before going to a different island. Home had everything we needed for a comfy stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Tropical family first
This lovely home in the country is just minutes from the ocean and town. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the lovely surroundings.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Beautiful home
Our hosts, Patti and Craig made everything go so smoothly for our stay and they thought of everything to make their guests feel at home. The house was as beautiful as the pictures! We loved the sounds from the wildlife in the yard and enjoyed watching the dogs play in the neighboring yard. The fruit and coffee basket was such a welcome surprise!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

Exactly what we needed
The house was perfect for our family of 5. Quiet neighborhood where you could walk to the ocean. Plenty of space and had everything we needed. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gordy, Shirley, Alyssa, Kyla A.

Big home in quiet neighborhood
The house is large with lots of amenities. Located in a very quiet neighborhood far from downtown Hilo. If you want a quiet place far away from everything, this is your paradise. The is no ac which in July was a bit on the warm side even with the windows open and fans on.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Perfect for what we needed.
Everything was as expected and communication was great. We didn’t spend a whole lot of time at the house as we were out exploring the island all day, every day. The kids had a great time chasing lizards around the yard when we were at the house, and our hosts left us an amazing gift basket of local fruit. Perfect stay for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Perfect get-away.
Perfect location for visiting sites nearby. Hilo just a short drive to the North, Volcano Park just a little bit further to the South. All with the shoreline just a quick walk from the front door. Lots of room with every amenity you could think of.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Melemele House
Beautiful house in a quiet area with a short drive to Volcano Park!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie F.

Hilo Side
This was a great stay for our family. We enjoyed a day at the National Park and other fun hiking adventures while we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Great stay
This was a beautiful, peaceful property. The house was super clean and there were lots of nice touches that made our stay very comfortable. Patti was great with communication and we were made to feel welcome. Thank you for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karie T.

Beautiful and peaceful
Home was lovely, and the location very peaceful!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorena G.

Beautiful Ranch House
The house had everything you need, it makes you feel at home. The owners took the time to make a welcome note and left a basket of fresh fruit. My parents, my husband and my children were there. The simple fact that they had a bath chair is something special to me for older people, we don't need it because we were prepared, but the fact that they thought about those details for their house seemed very good to me. We were able to used the beach chairs and equipment. This house is in my next year vacation list. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Loved the house!
We loved this house, it was immaculate, great location close to so many places to go and things to see and do. Great neighborhood, with amazing ocean sunrises a short walk away (rough but breathtaking shoreline.) Highly recommend as this will definitely be our first choice for housing when we come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl Lyndes S., New Brighton, MN USA

Wonderful Home
Well appointed home and lovely welcome gift. We loved the screened in porch and refreshing breeze. It took a while to get used to the roosters, bird sounds and dogs barking, but in the end it was all part of the experience! We found the location worked well for exploring the Hilo side of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Beautiful
Your home was beautiful and everything was great. What a wonderful place to stay and enjoy the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022