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Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6171 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Hot Tub
    Hot TubHot Tub
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

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Keaau, Hawaii
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo30 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Hilo31 min drive
  • AirportHilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)34 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarlsmith Beach Park37 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental

Let the oceanfront, gated retreat of Hilo Shangrila envelop you, with its private saltwater pool, hot tub, and covered lanai, all just a stone's throw from the peaceful Pacific. New air conditioning has been added in all bedrooms for total guest comfort. We are constantly upgrading our home with guest comfort in mind! Situated in the quiet, rural Hawaiian Paradise Park neighborhood, the home beautifully accommodates six guests.

Hilo Shangrila's airy, inviting living room and well-equipped kitchen feature soaring ceilings and a wall of glass doors to maximize ocean views and indoor-outdoor living. The home also boasts a dining space for six in full view of the ocean, an office space and additional sitting area, and a laundry area.

The master bedroom at Hilo Shangrila offers more vaulted ceilings, a king-size bed, a walk-in closet, and an ensuite bath with a walk-in shower. The welcoming guest bedroom also has high ceilings and a queen-size bed, as well as its own full bath just steps away, with a large tub and shower. The third sleeping area is adjacent to the master bedroom and has a pull out sofa.

The saltwater swimming pool has a breathtaking view of the brilliant blue Pacific. Its surrounding lanai provides the opportunity to soak up the warm Hawaiian sun or lounge in the shade. A covered hot tub is the perfect setting for enjoying cooler evenings, and a gas barbecue grill creates another option for meals at home.

This Puna-area home on the Big Island's east side allows easy access to attractions such as black-sand Kehena Beach, Pohoiki (aka Isaac Hale) Beach Park, and the Na Ala Hele hiking trail. In nearby Pahoa town, guests will find excellent seafood, Italian, Mexican and Filipino restaurants, along with a 50's-style coffee shop and a natural foods market. At the farmers' markets, take advantage of the opportunity to sample unusual local fruits (like passion fruit, star fruit, lychee, mango, and papaya); feast on a homemade crepe with bananas, chocolate and cream; try some homemade Thai noodles or salads; find a unique, hand-crafted piece from a Big Island artist; enjoy a soothing professional massage; or experience authentic Hawaiian music. Live the authentic Hawaiian lifestyle of aloha at Hilo Shangrila!

Standard occupancy for this rental is 2 guests with a max occupancy of 6 guests.

This is a Hawaii County licensed short term rental.
TA-132-064-9728-01
STVR-19-348719
NUC-19-385

Property manager

Salt Water Vacations, Hilo, Hawaii.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Private spa tub
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Golf 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1844 sq ft (171 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

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
Onsite 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 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
Property Registration Number TA-132-064-9728-01, GE-132-064-9728-01

Property is also known as

2624-190799
Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and mountain biking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 16 min drive
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 30 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 31 min drive
  • Rainbow Falls - 35 min drive
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Liquid Life - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pooki's Bakeshop & Deli - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blane's Drive Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Carrisal Cuisine - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 5 mi (8 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 12 mi (20 km) of Pahoa Museum and Lava Tree State Monument. Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Hilo Shangrila - Oceanfront, Pool and Hot Tub Private Vacation Rental Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful and relaxing home
We really enjoyed our time at this home! It is a well maintained home and property and suited our family of four perfectly! Between the pool over looking the turtle filled ocean and the hot tub my girl’s throughly enjoyed their time while my husband and I could relax to the quiet in the waves from the ocean. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
This home has a million dollar view with the pool oceanfront. You can see the neighboring homes but it’s not a noisy neighborhood at all. The home has most all the necessities you’d need for your stay. Beds were comfortable and showers were very good. There is the extra guest house where my 15 and 9 year old stayed and they thought it was great to get their own space. It’s quite a way from Hilo but the view and neighborhood is worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and communication
We really enjoyed it! We would do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dmitriy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very beautiful!
Amazing stay with amazing views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G., Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful waterfront property
great house directly on ocean with nice house and pool
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Wonderful property, more beautiful in person than in the pictures. Pool, backyard and views were awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We had a really great stay here! The view is even better than the pictures, we had everything we needed, and had no troubles with the check-in process. We would definitely stay here again if we ever get back to this island!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
Great spot near Pahoa and Hilo, and you will not want to leave the back yard. Pics speak for themselves
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We'll Be Back
This is our second stay, but certainly not our last. We have some very specific "wants" for our Hawaiian holiday. Single story, private pool, oceanfront, doesn't cost us an arm and a leg...and Hilo Shangri La provides all of this. It is a funky, Hawaiian beach house and we love it. Due to airline schedule changes we had to make numerous changes to our reservation and every interaction was positive and fun.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blake B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning
Our stay at Hilo Shangrila was everything we were hoping for and then some. The view out back is one that never gets old, and it left us awe-struck every day. Communication was thorough and timely. The home itself was extremely clean and as listed. The pool and hot tub combination was also great and both extremely clean. If you're looking for a peaceful slice of paradise, you won't be disappointed. While I'm not sure if our travels will bring us back to Hilo, I couldn't imagine staying anywhere else after our experience here - we're still talking about it even after returning home! Many thanks for making this available for our family to enjoy as a very memorable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Peter G., Birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting but remote
The house is on an amazing ocean front lot and we loved spending time by the pool. At the end of the street is an amazing area where the water meets the rocks. The neighbors on either side have a lot of deferred maintenance on their properties so you have to be able to line of put blinders on and look straight out to the rocks and ocean. It is quite a drive from the airport so be prepared and stop for groceries as you drive through Hilo. It’s a long way back.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilo trip
Excellent ocean front property- quiet location great place to relax. Whales made an appearance a few times
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

James E., Las Cruces, New Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding views!
Quiet, peaceful surroundings. Outstanding views. Wonderful house with all the amenities. Pool next to the ocean is perfect. Great kitchen and a very relaxing house. Neighborhood is very quiet and safe. Worth every penny! One of the best houses we have rented. Highly recommended!! Five stars!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

paula w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing and Magical
This place has a feel of old Hawaii- a drop dead gorgeous piece of property. You look out the windows and see the pool and beyond it is the Pacific Ocean with its nonstop waves. We ate outside at the patio table every evening. I swam in the pool once or twice a day. The house is architecturally interesting and so lovely. It had everything we needed. I am totally flummoxed by the negative review. This place is wonderful. It makes the condo we are now in on the other side of the Big Island disappointing. Thank-you so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B., Kīhei

Liked: Cleanliness
So RELAXING!
Beautiful property. We enjoyed our stay. House was really nice, well stocked, clean, and comfortable. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly Y., Lawrenceburg, usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Whirlwind Hawaii
This house was everything we could need while on the Hilo side of Hawaii. We have stayed before COVID and house was down the street from here, but not near as nice. Would stay again in a heartbeat! Easy to find in the dark and comfortable for everyone with the guest house included.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

lindsay c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique private pool
Anyone who books this house is booking it for the pool and view, and this aspect of the house did not disappoint! The private pool with the expansive view is a treat. There are 4 loungers. We had very unfortunate weather, but the hot tub helped because we would just into the pool and then warm up in the hot tub. There are no lights in the pool for night time. The house itself is very functional. It is old but cozy and the Hawaiian decor gives it a vacay vibe. The location of the house is quite far from any sort of action.. but that is just being on the Hilo side of the island. We had one major issue with this rental- the beds. The ‘mattresses’ are so so bad. They (all 3) are so soft. They reminded us of blow up air mattresses you use camping where you sink 1/2 a foot into the ‘bed’, and each night your back gets more and more sore. We couldn’t understand why a rental would choose SUCH a soft mattress? Why not something more neural. It’s 3 days later and my husband and I are still talking each day about how sore our backs are, and we are in our mid 30s. Those are the worst beds of any rental I’ve ever experienced.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corrie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
We absolutely loved our stay at Hilo ShangriLa. Everything was as described. The home is very comfortable and well stocked. The weather was cooler and rainy for part of our stay, so we didn't make a lot of use of the pool, but the hot tub was perfect. Watching the waves by the pool was incredible. We saw several sea turtles riding the waves and the sunrises/sunsets are breathtaking. Communication was excellent. We saw some amazing things on the island, but justsitting on the patio watching the waves was a highlight of our vacation. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again if we had the opportunity to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cédric P., Basel, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome vacation and engagement at the pool
The Hilo Shangrila is an amazing vacation rental. The house is located in a quiet neighbourhood about a 30 minutes drive from Hilo. Everything was very clean and well maintained. The labelling of light switches and kitchen cupboards made it very easy to find the right one. The property manager was very helpful and quick to respond with questions or problems we had. The waterfront pool combined with the ocean view was fantastic. From the pool we could observe turtles in the ocean coming up for air. Only the bedrooms are equipped with AC but the rest of the rooms have ceiling fans. I will always remember this place, because I got engaged here.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous location and property
Everything was as-advertised and the ocean front views were amazing! Check in was easy and the house was easy to navigate. The hot tub got alot of use! The only negative was that the pool light didn’t work, so effectively made the pool useless after sunset. Other than that, great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John K., Milpitas, California (SF Bay Area)

Liked: Cleanliness
House of Aloha !
If your objective is to "get away from it all" in comfort and Aloha, this is your place on the Big Island. The detail of the house is on another level: the personal artifacts and house arrangement was extremely thoughtful and complete: you were sharing someone's personal home. The cleanliness was also "on another level"; everything was nicely organized and labeled......everything you think you might need is there (and more !). Complete information on hand: a very detailed and well orgnaized binder offering tons of information in regards to places to dine, things to do etc..
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Absolutely wonderful. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria J., Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation Rental
Our family has a great experience at this rental. It was exactly as described and the communication was timely and thorough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron A., Carlsbad, California; USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay near Hilo and Pahoa
Can’t say enough great things about Hilo Shangrila. Amazing location, the pool was perfect and the view of waves and turtles as well as sunrise just fantastic. House was well equipped and great neighborhood also. Thanks so much. Hope to come stay again sometime.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022