Vacation rentals in Keaau

Really great to stay at Joy and Brandon’s Jungle House on the Big Island. Lots of space and bedrooms for a big family gathering and lots to do in the area around Hilo, the volcano park and the black sand beach. We had a great Christmas adventure there and were even able to cook up a turkey and ham with all the fixings with the amenities provided! We had a few issues with supplies and laundry but Joy and Brandon took care of everything quickly and had good advice about what to do right away. I would definitely go back and grateful for the great time my family had together and Joy and Brandon’s hospitality.

This place is beautiful! Absolutely worth the drive and experience, we were taken great care of and even treated to a little something extra since it was our engagement trip! I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a serene and intimate getaway.

Julie was very responsive to our requests! She answered very quickly and helped coordinate assistance with her son Logan, the host. They were very accommodating and the house was as described and shown in the photos. The space was excellent for a family island hop weekend stay-cation. There were lots of games, TVs (in each room) and activities to keep the kids busy. We loved the enclosed lānai space, and the kids spent a lot of time out there playing and lounging. There are several cats on the property and one small black kitty was super friendly and enjoyed being loved on by the kids. The kitty was also really friendly with our dog, who loves cats. It was a treat to find a place to fit our family that allowed us to bring our dog too. The AC was a treat, not very common in Hawai'i and it was nice to have a cool space during the warm afternoon hours while I was working remotely. We look forward to a chance to stay again! Mahalo nui!

We had the pleasure of staying in this beautiful home for 3 weeks and would’ve liked to stay longer! Everything was as described in the listing, and it was perfect for our family vacation. Jenn & Kristian were very communicative and friendly - highly recommend!

Autumn was so amazing and pleasant to use during our whole AirBnB reservation. We ended up not staying so to several recommendations about the area. When we informed Autumn she went out of her way to make us feel comfortable and wanted to provide us reassurance that her home was safe. We still need up getting an other AirbNb, but just to make use feel comfortable!! This home is very cute and looks just like the pictures and Autumn makes sure you feel as part of her Ohana!

Loved this home, it was spacious and peaceful. I liked being able to do my laundry and cook just like I would in my own home. Very comfortable and would definitely stay again.

Incredible place and prime locations. Just walk across the street and you're at the beach. Walk a little to the left and you're at another beach with a huge wading pool. Kids loved snorkeling there. And, although I didn't know at the time of booking, the side and backyard is huge with lush tropical plants. Felt like we were in Costa Rica! As previous guests mentioned, the upstairs is apart from downstairs, with a separate side entrance (they are not connected). But there are no visible neighbors due to all the trees, so I don't know why other reviewers mentioned neighbors being loud. Such is not the case at all; but the beach across the street is public, so it gets crowded during the day. Felt completely safe the whole time.

The house was exactly what I was looking for and more — private, safe, surrounded by nature, within 15 minutes of a beautiful beach and pet-friendly. I was also happily surprised by the number of stores 10 minutes away in Pahoa’s town center including a Whole Foods like store called Malama Market, a CVS affiliate called Longs Pharmacy, great Thai food at Ning’s Thai and delicious breakfast at the Tin Shack Bakery. The weather was also better than I expected — I’d (correctly) anticipated daily tropical rain showers, but the late mornings through afternoons were almost always sunny during my June stay. And I was also pleasantly surprised that Instacart delivery people were able to successfully deliver goods from Hilo, 30-40 mins away. The house itself is beautifully decorated. I personally loved the crystals around the bed and flickering decorative lights. Those relaxing touches along with the sounds of nature — birds, frogs, insects and intermittent tropical rain — helped set the stage for some very restful sleep. I didn’t do any cooking beyond warming things up during my time there, but the refrigerator, freezer, oven and stove worked perfectly, and the shower water was nice and warm. Also, the car I rented from Kristen was perfect for my needs. You definitely need a car when staying here and one that can handle unpaved terrain. I loved my stay, and as long as you’re ok with lizards, insects, tropical rain, spotty cellular service supplemented by GREAT wifi, friendly kittens and a dog roaming the property, you’ll likely love it too.