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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall. - Kekoa Camp Home (Papaaloa)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a dining table with chairs. - Kekoa Camp Home (Papaaloa)
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a sink with a soap dispenser, and a towel rack with folded towels. - Kekoa Camp Home (Papaaloa)
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a trash bin. - Kekoa Camp Home (Papaaloa)
A small outdoor seating area with a table and two chairs, a window, and a view of greenery. - Kekoa Camp Home (Papaaloa)
A garden, a playground, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Kekoa Camp Home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Kekoa Camp Home

  • Come and enjoy staying in a remodeled Sugarcane Plantation-Style house in the quaint town of Papa’aloa. This is a great (basic accommodation) home base and an opportunity for adventurous travelers. This home is off the beaten path, away from tourist areas, in a local historic camp neighborhood. Situated along the Hamakua Coast, this home is 24 miles north of Hilo and 34 miles south of Waimea. Explore the many natural wonders including waterfalls, lush jungle, botanical gardens and so much more.
    This house has been refurnished inside and out. This home has three lovely bedrooms, one bathroom and features peek-a-boo ocean views, queen sized beds in every bedroom, TV, wifi, and two available off-street parking spots in front of the house. Enjoy a coffee or tea on the front lanai while watching the ocean. There are many windows that provide great natural light and ceiling fans in every room create air flow year-round. Ear plugs are provided for your further comfort if the sounds of nature (dogs barking and roosters) and the neighborhood are a little too loud.
    This home offers basic accommodations it is not a luxury rental.

    For all stays, we provide the basics (toilet paper, paper towel, shampoo, conditioner) to get you started on your vacation. It is up to the guests to replenish as needed.
    This home is built so that there is amble space underneath the house (an adult can easily stand up straight). This is where the washing machine is located. Space to hang dry clothing is also provided under the house as well as racks inside the home. There is no dryer.
    -Any evidence of smoking inside the home, ashes, burns, smell of smoke upon entering the home will be charged an extra $250 cleaning fee for deep cleaning to remove all traces of cigarette smoke.
    -An Additional $100 cleaning fee will be charged for guests staying 21+ days.
    -There is no regular trash pick-up. If you have more trash than what fits in the outside trash bin, please take it to the local transfer station (less than a mile away). See information binder inside the home for transfer station details. Any trash left outside of the bin is subjects to an extra $25 trash hauling fee.

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About the neighborhood

Located in Papaaloa, this vacation home is on a river. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Pacific Tsunami Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Katsu Goto Memorial and Naha Stone. World Botanical Gardens and Hawaiian Vanilla Company 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 hiking and cycling nearby. Visit our Papaaloa travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A tropical coastal landscape with lush greenery, a clear blue sea, and a small island with dense vegetation.
    Hamakua Heritage Corridor
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A waterfall cascading into a clear blue pool surrounded by lush greenery.
    Rainbow Falls
    40 min drive - 46.1 km
  • A calm lake with a cruise ship in the distance, surrounded by lush greenery and rocky shores.
    Port of Hilo
    42 min drive - 48.0 km
  • A tree with exposed roots on a rocky shoreline with calm water and a clear sky.
    Carlsmith Beach Park
    47 min drive - 51.0 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    41 min drive - 47.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Laupahoehoe Farmers Market
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kekoa Camp Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kekoa Camp Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kekoa Camp Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kekoa Camp Home located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is steps from Hamakua Heritage Corridor, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park and Umauma Falls. World Botanical Gardens and Zip Isle Zip Line are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Kekoa Camp Home Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home

House as described, Dannie is a wonderful host and always reachable. She helped us with everything in our special situation, we will never forget her and Jessica. If you want a home away from the tourists you are right. Awaiting luxury and quietness, go in a hotel. It’s a normal neighborhood with chicken, dogs and everything else. We enjoyed it here, directly on the Hamakua coast line. Thanks for all, Dannie!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, location

Beautiful interior

The house was located in a very local neighborhood, neighbors were parked in our parking spot. The code for the house was not in the email we received, when we called the contact number it was out of service. Self check in process was difficult. The inside of the house was beautiful but there were roaches all over the house dead and alive, as well as cockroach feces. The kitchen sink faucet was not secured/glued down so it moved every time you use it. It was a great location for what we needed for that weekend. Definitely feel like we were overcharged considering all of these issues. Definitely not a place for the faint of heart.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Hawaiian experience.

It was an interesting little piece of Hawaii. Shouldn't be missed.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute

It was a cute 3 bedroom home . Smaller than I imagined but it was a good size . The artwork was nice . All the little extra stuff made it feel like a home and not hotel . Definitely liked the location . It's not as noisy as mentioned . It's a good short term rental for sure .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rented rental before but this time was very special for me due to my brother passing who lived across the street. House was very clean and accommodating for what our needs was for. What impressed me so much is when I needed something, Danielle was very on it in replying to my messages, phone calls or text message. She and her husband went beyond in helping me figure out how to lock the door. Lol. I really appreciate her and how the house made our time in grieving in my brother's neighborhood very comforting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025