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Rain Forest Apartment!

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Sun-loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Rain Forest Apartment!

Aloha
Our beautiful one-acre lush tropical paradise is located south of Hilo and near Kea'au and Pahoa Villages in the rainforest..
The one-bedroom downstairs apartment looks out lush tropical garden, orchids, anthuriums and lush tropical plants.
Queen bed in bedroom. and Double futon in living room
A piece of paradise to call home while you are on the Big Island. Go to sleep with frogs chirping and stars so bright you could almost touch them. Wake up to birds singing and complimentary Hawaiian coffee . Pamper yourself, shower in our collected rainwater.
Automatic quotes for 1 bedroom are for 1-2 guests/ additional guest $10 pr night per guest
We live on property behind the rental.
Please read house rules in apt. It is customary to remove shoes upon entering the apt.
SORRY NO ANIMALS!! NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN! NO SMOKING!
We are in a residential/rural neighborhood 20 minutes from the Hilo Airport.
*Honu Hale 3 offers easy access to east side sites.
*15 min.(10 miles) Hilo town and Hilo beaches
*4 miles to ocean cliffs, and less than a mile from the main highway.
*25-30 minutes from Volcano National Park & Winery
*10 minutes from Keaau town
*12 minutes from Pahoa Village
* 25 min Botanical Gardens
*Free Zoo in a Rain Forest
*amazing Star Gazing at Mauna Kea

See the world's most active volcano, Kilauea. Swim with the sea turtles Botanical gardens, rain forest, waterfalls and desert are all part of our unique landscape. Visit our two interesting local farmer’s markets on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, where you can get fresh and organic veggies, local artisan hand crafted gifts, yummy ethnic foods and experience the local flavor.
Aloha and Mahalo,
Jim & Kepi Hains

We also have a budget friendly 1 Bedroom apt that may be available.
2 bed Apt/ a queen bed in each bedroom. .Double futon in living room Vrbo#73302
Our Lava /1bd apt. has 1 queen bed in bedroom. Vrbo#954412
We also have a studio apt. available.. Vrbo#99067


Property manager

Kepi Hains

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

This property does not allow children

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
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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-053-388-2880-01, GE-053-388-2880-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Rain Forest Apartment! Keaau
Rain Forest Apartment! Apartment
Rain Forest Apartment! Apartment Keaau

About the area

Map
Kea'au, HI

What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 19 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Port of Hilo - 20 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Ha'ena Beach - 20 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 23 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 28 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kurtistown Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hilo Coffee Mill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rain Forest Apartment! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rain Forest Apartment!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rain Forest Apartment!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rain Forest Apartment! located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Hobby Garden Hawaii, Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden and Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center. Pahoa Museum and Kilauea Caverns of Fire are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Rain Forest Apartment! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice garden property
Unit had lovely outdoor space adjacent to garden. Unit itself was very clean but dark and dated. Hair dryer does not work adequately and could not get hot water for shower one morning. Location good for Hilo and Volcano National Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Rainforest Hilo apartment
Nice place to stay. The rainforest noise at night is noisy but I loved it put me right to sleep. But ear plugs are available for my travel partners. We were in Hilo to tour the University. We were about 30 minutes away but an easy drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property!
My daughter and I were blown away by the magical nature of our stay. The property is gorgeous and the artwork in the units is spectacular. The chirping of the frogs and the garden’s mini-lights made sitting on the patio in the evening the highlight of our day! Most of all, meeting Kepi and Jim was unforgettable. They are so open, kind and caring and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wish we had booked this longer
Lovely place. Wish we had stayed here and just drove to national park instead of staying up there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite stay in Hawaii!!
Very clean, comfortable with beautiful artwork and gardens, and everything we needed for the stay. Our hosts Kepi and Jim were so friendly and helpful,recommending great places to eat and visit.places
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina S., Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
Hawaiian paradies with rainforest garden
Our second stay with Kepi and Jim was like the first one - wonderful! The one bedroom apartment was clean and cosy with a terrace right in the garden. We loved our coffee in the garden every morning with all the birds around and the sound of the frogs at night. Wr highly recommend this place - that is Hawaii!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra N.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Slice of Heaven
We stayed on Kepi and Jim’s property for 3 1/2 weeks in August 2024. The apartment had everything we needed! We used the grill quite often which was very nice to have access to. Hurricane Hone passed close by during our stay and Jim and Kepi made sure we had flashlight and we were safe - luckily, it wasn’t too bad and never lost power! The one bedroom apartment was nicely set up/decorated and included lovely artwork by Kepi! ❤️ We thought we would suffer without air conditioning since we are from the southeast mainland, but we were fine without it and slept well. We saw some reviews about sleep disruptive coqui frogs - they can be loud but we enjoyed them immensely! They didn’t disrupt our sleep, but there is a “soothing sounds” machine in the room for those that may be bothered by the coqui frogs singing away. We wanted a quiet getaway, but close to all the east side of the island has to offer and this place was perfect! We hope to be back soon!!
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin William

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W., Airdrie, Alberta

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in a tropical garden
We thoroughly enjoyed staying in Kepi and Jim’s cottage. The best thing about it was living in the middle of a tropical garden. We spent hours on the patio or wandering through the garden. It’s a great location in that it’s away from the busyness of Hilo, but close enough to easily get to shops, restaurants, and beaches. It’s an easy drive to the volcano and the wonderfully hippie town of Pahoa. Jim and Kepi are warm and welcoming hosts. We’re privileged to have gotten to know them a little. The only drawbacks are that there’s an apartment directly overhead, and even quiet guests create quite a ruckus. I finally resorted to ear plugs at night. Secondly, I would recommend that they replace the mattress, which is showing its age by sagging in the middle. However, these few things didn’t put a damper on our love of this place. We’d move in permanently if we could! Thanks again for your hospitality, Kepi and Jim!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

annett lynn

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful haven in a rainforest garden
We loved our stay in the downstairs apartment with our own outside terrace overlooking the garden. It was spacious with a comfortable sofa bed in the living room for extra people. It was great to have our own kitchen and to have a big jar of coffee provided to kickstart each day. It’s not far from the Volcano Park with easy access to Hilo. Thoroughly recommend staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyrae D., Baltimore city, Md.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location with soothing sounds of Hawaiian wildlife.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liberty H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Awesome place to stay! Very well equipped with everything my friend and I needed. Very enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Affordable lovely 3 day stay
We had an excellent 3 day stay near Hilo. We visited volcanos NP, Richardson's beach, the Macadamia nut farm, and a really neat little zoo close by. Great affordable place to explore the island from.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Rocklin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were wonderful! We had our space and privacy but we also had access to the hosts when we needed them. They provided wonderful dining and activity recommendations for us. We celebrated our 15th anniversary here and had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Live like a local
We absolutely loved our 8-night stay at Kepi and Jim’s place. In fact we’re already back here for another 3 nights! Kepi has thought of everything you might need from beach towels and chairs to a hard sided cooler with freezer packs. The lush garden view from the lanai is even more beautiful than the pictures can show. We highly recommend Kepi’s place as a lovely home away from home to stay, relax, cook your own meals and sightsee this side of the island. You know you’re in Hawaii when you stay here.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Turtle house
This was our second stay at Kepi and Jim’s place, and it was as wonderful as the first. Kepi’s creative artwork can be seen throughout, from turtles painted on the floor to wood cutouts on the ceiling along with numerous paintings. The artwork made our stay even more special. We love this place from the artsy vibe to the lush tropical garden. And most of all it was such a pleasure to meet Kepi and Jim! Warm and friendly with lots of great tips for sightseeing in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Relaxed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rainy side of Hawaii
Very large one bedroom apartment. Full refrigerator and good 2 burner gas hot plate. Queen bed with ok mattress. Couch is a futon and those are never comfortable to sit on, much less sleep on. This is a ground floor apartment with apartments around it and above it but the noise from neighbors is tolerable. The grounds are beautiful and the hosts could not be friendlier or more helpful. Fantastic place for the money!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rainforest Get-Away
We loved our stay at the Rain Forest Apartment in Kea'au! The location was good for exploring the island in our rental car each day. We were surrounded by nature and beautiful gardens that Kepi and her husband maintained. We enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and found them very relaxing. Kepi and her husband were excellent hosts, available for our needs but respecting our privacy. Kepi's artistic talents enhanced the apartment and made it a unique place to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice hosts and accommodations
Our apartment was big and a great value. Coffee was included as well as small appliances and utensils for kitchen. Shower was great and hot. Parking was easy. Kepi is an artist and did all of the custom artwork, she is a beautiful person . Has all the extras included and gorgeous grounds and landscapes. It was perfect and we will be back again! Mahalo
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay for Hilo side of island
The property was perfect for our day trips to Hawaii Volcano Park, waterfalls and snorkeling on Black sands beach. The bed was comfortable and the space very functional. Host was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful
Wonderful property and hosts! Loved every minute of our stay! Highly recommend this venue!!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bliss
Excellent in every way (2nd stay)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the tropical setting!
My husband and I had a wonderful stay. The apartment is just as listed and it has everything we needed. We enjoyed having many screened windows to allow for natural air flow. The temperature cooled down enough in the evenings to make it comfortable for sleeping with the ceiling fan on. The small kitchen was perfect for making breakfast and lunch. We loved eating breakfast outside while enjoying the gardens and listening to the birds and insects. I would have loved if there was a guest book or binder with recommended spots. There are so many places to go, it would be nice to read about past guests highlights. I recommend bringing a pair of ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. The insects at night are very loud. We loved listening to them, however I would have had trouble sleeping without earplugs. Mahalo for the fantastic time!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023