Keaau, South of Hilo, Farm House in the Jungle

Welcome ! You’ll enjoy a beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located in the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision, just a 30-minute drive from Hilo Airport. Property Highlights: 24/7 Self Check-In – You’ll receive your personal entrance door code one week before arrival. High-Speed Internet & WiFi – Stay connected throughout your stay. Just a 5-minute drive to stunning lava cliffs overlooking the ocean and scenic old lava trails (please note: no beach access at the cliffs). The space The house is located in a quiet residential area where you can experience authentic rural Hawaiian living. Surrounded by a lush garden filled with exotic flowers and fruit trees, you’ll enjoy the privacy and natural beauty of a wild jungle right in your backyard. For a truly unique experience, you can even shower outdoors, surrounded by vibrant flowers and tropical greenery. Guest access We have 3 smart TVs one in the living room and in the two bigger bedrooms. The master-bedroom TV is wall-mounted and the screen angle can be changed depending on the viewer’s position in the room. Please use the TV arm with care! Kitchen is equipped with a new full-size refrigerator, microwave oven, blender, coffee-maker, toaster, counter top oven, a set of stainless steel cookware, a dining dish set, wine glasses, etc. Dining areas are available inside the house and outside in the covered lanai (patio) overlooking the backyard. You can enjoy your morning coffee at a small coffee table with a couple of chairs in the lanai outside the master bedroom. Every room in the house and the lanai are equipped with ceiling fans to keep you comfortable in our tropical climate. Washer and dryer is available for our guest free and located in master bedroom walk in closet Closets with both hangers and shelving. In the hallway closet you will find a flashlight, umbrellas, to take with you for your day trips and to the beach. The house is well-stocked with various toiletries, linens, shampoos, soaps, dish washing soap. We provide paper goods and soaps/laundry and dishwasher detergents for first few days and guests staying over a week will need to get their own supply after provided supply runs out. The house is equipped with safety features, including a smoke detectors and a fire extinguisher located next to the door to back patio. Self-check-in/check-out. We’ll send you instructions a week prior to your arrival, including driving directions from Hilo and Kona airports, the Internet password, and the entrance code to the house. Our home is designed with your comfort in mind: 📺 Entertainment 3 Smart TVs – one in the living room and in each of the two larger bedrooms. The master bedroom TV is wall-mounted with an adjustable screen angle (please handle the TV arm with care). 🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen New full-size refrigerator Microwave, blender, coffee maker, toaster, countertop oven Stainless steel cookware, full dish set, and wine glasses 🍽️ Dining Options Indoor dining area Covered lanai (patio) overlooking the backyard A small coffee table with chairs outside the master bedroom, perfect for your morning coffee 🌬️ Comfort Ceiling fans in every room and on the lanai to keep you cool Washer & dryer located in the master bedroom walk-in closet (free to use) Ample closet space with hangers and shelving Extras for Your Stay Flashlight and umbrellas in the hallway closet (great for day trips or beach outings) Toiletries, linens, shampoo, soap, dishwashing liquid, and starter supplies of paper goods, laundry, and dishwasher detergent (guests staying over a week will need to replenish as needed) 🛡️ Safety Features Smoke detectors Fire extinguisher (by the back patio door) 🔑 Self Check-In / Check-Out We’ll send you all arrival instructions a week before your stay, including driving directions from both Hilo and Kona airports, the WiFi password, and your personal entrance code. Other things to note Additional fees: In the state of Hawaii there is a rental tax on short term property rentals. In compliance with the Hawaiian State rental tax, this fee will be added to your total rental charge. Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) is 9.25% General Excise Tax (GET) is 4.166% One time cleaning fee $150: The Hawaiian tradition dictated by the tropical climate is to leave your shoes outside of the house to keep insects outside. We would appreciate if you kept this tradition. We also have to be very careful with garbage and recycling for both the environment and to keep the house pest free as the house is in the middle of the jungle with a lot of wildlife. Once full, place garbage, recycling IN BAGS !!!! into the bins around the corner of the garage. Do not leave any garbage bags outside of bins as they will attract pests and fire ants. Also do not throw away the compost because cats, rats will be attracted to it. Close garbage bins tight with covers so animals will not be able to get into them. We have garbage service early morning on Wednesdays, so please role bins with garbage Tuesday night to the gate of the property (place them inside of the property close to the gate ) to be picked up on Wednesday morning. Thank you very much! 🌿 House Traditions & Waste Guidelines In keeping with Hawaiian tradition and the tropical climate, we kindly ask that you leave your shoes outside to help keep insects out of the house. Since the house is surrounded by lush jungle and abundant wildlife, it’s important to be mindful of garbage and recycling to protect both the environment and your stay from pests: Place all garbage and recycling in bags before putting them in the bins around the corner of the garage. Bins are located inside of the big gray box in the front corner of the house. Do not leave bags outside of bins—this can attract pests like rats, cats, and fire ants. Please do not throw away compost outside, as it will attract wildlife. Always close bin lids tightly to prevent animals from getting inside. Our garbage service picks up early Wednesday mornings. Please roll the bins with garbage to the property gate Tuesday night, keeping them inside the property near the gate. Mahalo for helping us keep the house clean, safe, and pest-free! 🌺 Registration Details STVR-19-363992