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EPIC SPOT FOR WHALE WATCHING HERE AT MIKA KAI-Blue Hawaii Oceanfront

EPIC SPOT FOR WHALE WATCHING HERE AT MIKA KAI-Blue Hawaii Oceanfront

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Relax and Enjoy this fabulous, private pool and spa!
Mika Kai, the beautiful tree lined entry
Welcome Home to Mika Kai
Exterior
Entry with vaulted ceiling open to upstairs

Overview of EPIC SPOT FOR WHALE WATCHING HERE AT MIKA KAI-Blue Hawaii Oceanfront

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Keaau, HI
  • Popular LocationHobby Garden Hawaii11 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Hilo32 min drive
  • AirportHilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)33 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarlsmith Beach Park37 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

EPIC SPOT FOR WHALE WATCHING HERE AT MIKA KAI-Blue Hawaii Oceanfront

Fully Licensed Short Term Rental
STVR-19-344467/NUC-19-255

Fabulous furnishings and upgrades to this already beautiful house.
Here is the base of operation for your Big Island adventure. Mika Kai is a beautiful oceanfront home in a tropical Hawaiian setting. It sits on lava bluff about 15 feet above the crashing waves. The oceanfront pool, hot tub and huge lanai give you a private resort all your own. This beautifully decorated home is not your ordinary vacation rental. Each bedroom is like your own hotel room, with en-suite private bath.

Fully fenced and gated, it has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 stories, over 3000 square feet, and right on the blue Pacific. This is a super comfortable home for your family group. The layout of the house is: 4 spacious Bedrooms – all 4 ensuite, each with its own private bathroom. The bedrooms are situated as such: downstairs has a master suite with a King Bed and a Japanese soak tub; a second bedroom downstairs has 2 Twin Beds. Upstairs has 2 more bedrooms both with Queen Beds. A second living room is located upstairs. This area is open to downstairs, very dramatic. On the main level, under the soaring ceilings, you will find an expansive living room with lots of comfortable seating, a large fully stocked and equipped modern kitchen, a dining room with seating for 8, a 5th bathroom with shower. A washing machine and clothes dryer including laundry soap for your use.

At Mika Kai you will find guidebooks, Hawaii reef fish identification books, Big Island picture books, up-to-date pamphlets, and insider tips on secrets only known to the locals. Yet you may find that you wish to just sit on the lanai at Mika Kai and never leave. That’s okay too. For your enjoyment, we have beach towels, and various water flotation items. Pack your swimsuits and come on over!

You will love the surrounding nature and the natural beauty of the area. Volcano National Park is approximately 45 minutes away. Great snorkeling is about 20 minutes. Waterfalls, nature hikes, champagne pond, steam vent caves, black sand beaches, surfing & boogie boarding, botanical gardens and scenic drives through rainforest are all nearby. Hilo is the second largest city in the Hawaiian Islands. This is old Hawaii at its natural best. The whale watching from November through March from Mika Kai's huge lanai is some of the best you'll find in all the Islands.

Note: Mika Kai is in a residential neighborhood and to be good neighbors we do not rent the house for large parties or events. We do not allow more than a total of 8 people on the property at any one time. Quiet hours are from 9:00pm to 8:00am.

Check Our Calendar – Mika Kai is a very popular vacation rental. So that you will not be disappointed, please check our availability calendar. It is updated daily. You are wise to book ahead, because we are already getting many inquiries for 2023 for new and returning guests

Security cameras on property for surveillance when property is vacant.

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MIKA KAI IS FULLY LEGAL, LICENSED, APPROVED AND REGISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
STVR-19-344467/NUC-19-255

Property manager

Ingrid Carvalho
Premier Host
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 33
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-047-591-0144-01, GE-047-591-0144-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keaau

Located in Keaau, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lava Tree State Monument and Kilauea Caverns of Fire. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 11 min drive
  • Ha'ena Beach - 27 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 32 min drive
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 33 min drive
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kaleo's Bar and Grill - 15 min drive
  • Liquid Life - 18 min drive
  • Pooki's Bakeshop & Deli - 17 min drive
  • Blane's Drive Inn - 16 min drive
  • Carrisal Cuisine - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does EPIC SPOT FOR WHALE WATCHING HERE AT MIKA KAI-Blue Hawaii Oceanfront have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is EPIC SPOT FOR WHALE WATCHING HERE AT MIKA KAI-Blue Hawaii Oceanfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at EPIC SPOT FOR WHALE WATCHING HERE AT MIKA KAI-Blue Hawaii Oceanfront ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at EPIC SPOT FOR WHALE WATCHING HERE AT MIKA KAI-Blue Hawaii Oceanfront ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is EPIC SPOT FOR WHALE WATCHING HERE AT MIKA KAI-Blue Hawaii Oceanfront located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Pahoa Museum. Lava Tree State Monument and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin & Caleb U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful stay
It’s a lovely location. It was very nice to sit on the deck and listen to the waves crash against the cliffs. The home was well stocked with linens. The kitchen had everything we needed for the few times we cooked. Our family of 8 was very comfortable and everyone loved the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P., Brighton CO USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place on the Big Island
Beautiful home. Perfect setting. Our family had the best time at this home. Layout was perfect for us. The pool and back yard was amazing. We saw whales and turtles from the porch. Host was most attentive. Anything we needed. Could not have been any better. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack E., cuchara

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Mika Kai
As advertised but even better. The house is wonderfully appointed, comfortable and quiet. The ocean view stretches for miles and the sunrises sublime. Pool and relaxing hot tub compliment a day of sightseeing. Great spot for whale watching. A needed respite from my Colorado snowy winter. Location close enough to Hilo and Hawaii Volcano National Park but far enough away to enjoy privacy. Ingrid and Debbie are perfect hosts - available and involved but unobtrusive. If I could give six star review, I would. I hope to return someday. Jack Ewing Cuchara, Colorado
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for parents 50th anniversary
My parents, sisters and our spouses spent a week here to celebrate our parents 50th anniversary. It was perfect! Close to so many things to see and do on the island, whale watching from the breakfast table every day, great kitchen to cook dinner, comfortable accommodations…it was all great! The only downfall was that the road signs coming down to beach road are VERY hard to read in the dark. Our plane landed at 7:30 pm and by the time we got the rental car it was both very dark, and raining! Made it extremely difficult to find the turn. I called Ingrid and she walked us through it. Once we knew where it was it was a piece of cake the rest of the week. Also, depending on your service provider, the cell signal isn’t the best, so our maps app wouldn’t work. Again, once you know where it is it’s easy peasy! It was a wonderful trip that we will all remember forever! Thanks for such a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

mudra p., Hoboken

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay!
The property was very spacious for our group. The house could use some updates as the kitchen and bathrooms are a bit dated.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ingrid Carvalho

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As the owner of Pacific Islands Reservations, one of Hawaii’s premiere vacation rental services since 1996, and as a seventh generation kama’aina, I take great pride in finding vacation homes of true value. Giving exceptional customer service is a number one priority, as well as providing a beautiful vacation rental for your stay in the islands.

Why they chose this property

Mika Kai is very special to me, as I stayed here often over the past 10 years and love the location. When the previous owners wanted to sell, they promised to let me know, and they did this year. I have enjoyed furnishing it and making every detail count.

What makes this property unique

The ocean views from the house and the spacious pool deck are amazing. Sunrises, Sunsets, whales, waves and cruise ships can all be seen from Mika Kai.
Every bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, which allows privacy and convenience for everyone.
The living room, kitchen and dining room are all open and look out over the outside deck with private pool and spa.
You and your family will love staying here!

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