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Per week (USD) $945
  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps2
  • 1 Bathroom

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Romantic Oceanfront 1BR/1BA Home

Casa Tortuga, Romantic Oceanfront Getaway

Explore the Big Island and use Casa Tortuga as your home base. Only steps from the ocean, this 1400 sq. ft., luxury custom home, designed and built by the architect and interior designer owners, has a special feeling that brings serenity to all of its guests. Its one-half acre, landscaped property provides privacy. Watch whales, turtles, and dolphins play in the front yard, walk the scenic coastline, enjoy old Hilo town or experience the spectacular live volcano. Swimming, surfing, hiking, snorkeling, tide pools and hot ponds are 20-25 minutes away. Be sure to save time for relaxing on the private deck to the sounds of the ocean 40 feet away. You will always remember Casa Tortuga.

Amenities: Yard

Deck

Lanai

14'X 14' Master Bath

Large Shower- opens up to view of the ocean

Jacuzzi- on deck, off shower, ocean view

Gas BBQ

Dish TV

VCR

Stereo CD player w/CDs

Ceiling fans

Fully equipped kitchen

Coffee maker/grinder

Blender, Toaster oven

Micro/Convection oven

Gas Cook-top

All linens and towels provided

Washer/Dryer

Cordless phone

Very comfortable queen bed

We are located 20 minutes south of Hilo, halfway between Kea'au & Pahoa, in the desirable Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision. Swimming, snorkeling & golfing 20-25 minutes away. 40 minutes to Kilauea Volcano. Restaurants and shopping are as close as 10-15 minutes from house.

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Although viewing the lava entering the sea is a mere 25 minute drive, thanks to our location and prevailing tradewinds, our air and skies are clean and blue. Also, we are in the 'sunbelt' of the Puna coast, and receive much less rain than Hilo.

The area offers many opportunities for exploring, hiking, ocean activities, waterfalls & botanical gardens, historic sites and museums, art galleries, shops restaurants- many within a 30 minute drive or less. The Big Island is big, and provides limitless activities, including visiting the observatories on Mauna Kea. Or just relax - it is up you!

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Keaau, Hawaii

Rental Basis:
Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Regular
Apr 1 2013 - Dec 31 2013
$945
4 Nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 13.25%
Cleaning $70

Notes

  • See below for nightly rates:
  • $135 per night for 7 nights or more
    $140 per for 5-6 nights
    $145 per for 4 nights
    4 Night Minimum
    Nightly rates vary - inquire for less than 6 nights
    Plus 13.25% tax on all rates

    Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's slightly higher - inquire for rate.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Keaau, Hawaii

Property Type:
  • house

Floor Area:
  • 1400 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • Waterfront

Theme:
  • Romantic
  • Adventure

General:
  • Internet
  • Basic Soaps
  • Thermos Bottle
  • Wireless Internet
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Washing Machine
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linens Provided
  • Safe
  • Laundry Soap
  • Paper Towels
  • Toilet Paper
  • Iron & Board
  • Alarm Clock
  • Towels Provided
  • Local Maps
  • Hair Dryer
  • Activities Guide
  • Telephone
  • Clothes Dryer

Kitchen:
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Pantry Items
  • Toaster
  • Freezer
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Microwave
  • Coffee Maker
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Refrigerator
  • Grill
  • Stove

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower
  • Jacuzzi on private deck adjoining light and spacious Master Bath - Oceanview from tub and shower.

Bedrooms:
  • 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2
  • Bed is a very comfortable Queen
Entertainment:
  • Video Library
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Music Library
  • Radio
  • Television
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Games

Outside:
  • Bicycles ...
    (2)
  • Small Cooler
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Screen Porch / Veranda
  • Beach Towels
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Barbecue
  • Binoculars
  • Patio
  • Wood Deck
  • Large Cooler
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Porch / Veranda

Suitability:
  • pets not allowed

Pool / Spa:
  • Whirlpool
  • Hot Tub
  • Jacuzzi
  • Outdoor Hot Tub
  • Spa Whirlpool

Attractions:
  • recreation center
  • museums
  • zoo
  • bay/sound
  • churches
  • waterfalls
  • ruins
  • nude beach
  • reefs
  • cinemas
  • botanical garden
  • winery tours
  • library
  • forests
  • caves
  • restaurants
  • rain forests
  • volcano

Leisure Activities:
  • sight seeing
  • horseback riding
  • walking
  • scenic drives
  • eco tourism
  • whale watching
  • beachcombing

Local Services & Businesses:
  • massage therapist
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • ATM/bank
  • medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • deepsea fishing
  • surf fishing
  • mountain biking
  • swimming
  • cycling
  • golf
  • equestrian events
  • snorkeling
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • hiking
  • tennis
  • wind-surfing
  • surfing
  • pier fishing
  • sound/bay fishing
  • fishing

Notes: Smoking allowed outside only

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Keaau, Hawaii

Casa Tortuga, Romantic Custom Oceanfront Getaway
average rating of 4.9 based on 10 reviews
business
Casa Tortuga, Romantic Custom Oceanfront Getaway
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p301862
808-982-5600
Keaau Puna District
5

Magical, breathtaking, unbelievable!

5 of 5
Submitted: March 14, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
My wife and I stayed here in December 2012 for 8 nights and will never forget the experience.

To start we flew in to Kona and drove the saddle road across the island, arriving at night and found the property well lit with charming garden lighting with fresh flowers under the lights on the walkway to the front door. Upon entering, my wife's first words were "Wow, baby you did good!" We brought in our luggage and being tired from our travels we fell asleep to the sound of the ocean.

The next morning we awoke to the sounds of the ocean and our breaths were taken away by literally how close we were to the beautiful Pacific and the crashing of the waves against the cliffs. The house has an open floor plan so the living room, dining area, kitchen and tv spot (we never used the tv, the ocean being right there was entertainment enough!), are all within view of the Pacific. The bedroom is sheltered from the full sound of the sea which is nice at night since the sound gently puts you to sleep. Don't take that to mean the sound of the ocean is deafening, it is not at all.

The bathroom is amazing and the shower has a door which opens to the sea (it's offset from where you shower so you aren't exposed) so you can enjoy the breeze from outside while showering. The kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, plates utensils, a blender, rice cooker, you name it, it's there.

There is a stereo system in the living room that we connected our iPhones to via a audio cable we brought with us so we could listen to Internet radio (the house has good wifi) while lounging around.

There was no noise at all from neighbors while we were there. I can't Tortuga enough and the Hilo side of the island is not as rainy as you hear, it is lush, peaceful, beautiful and way more charming than most anything on the Kona side. If you like having your own space to cook and relax and not having to hear your neighbors in 302 upstairs then this is the vacation spot for you! We will never forget our time at Tortuga!
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Casa Tortuga, Romantic Custom Oceanfront Getaway
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p301862
808-982-5600
Keaau Puna District
5

Only regret: why I didn't stay longer?

Only regret: why I didn't stay longer?
5 of 5
Submitted: October 23, 2010 Stayed: September 2010
Hello, we are an italian couple leaving in USA since 2005.
We spent in Casa Tortuga our 12 anniversary. I can tell you that the pictures don't bring to justice what this house is.
It is better that that!
It is not actually a place with walls,furnitures and stuff, this is a living thing that tells you a story. The story of two people, Lynn & Don, falling in love and designing the house of their dreams. They actually got married in this house.
I am not into design, I am a computer programmer, but I can tell you that Casa Tortuga will became part of your vacation.
I cannot even start telling how much we loved this place.... everything is so perfect, super-clean, handy and in the right spot. Don and Lynn are super nice and a step away if you need any help. You will only regret the little time (no matter how long) you decided to spend there. We found ourself cutting our trip short to come back sooner.
The house is close to Hilo airport. I would recommended to rent a 4x4, you will need it in many sport. Go to the volcano ride during the night is expensive but totally worth it, the black beach, for sure you will find some turtles, green beach, the warm pool. I also enjoyed the botanic garden, really a lot. You will find in the house many book and guide with the best place to see/to go. Follow them! Everybody added some notes that helps.
I totally would recommended this to a friend... as a matter of fact, as many other we want to go back as soon as we can to spend more time.... if you want to see our picture of this house click or cut and paste this link in your browser:
http:\\www.sibamedia.com\personal\casatortuga.html

Claudia & Simone - Los Angeles
Recommended for:  Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 8/8
business
Casa Tortuga, Romantic Custom Oceanfront Getaway
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p301862
808-982-5600
Keaau Puna District
Springfield, MA - USA
5

Romantic getaway 10/2-10/9/2010

5 of 5
Submitted: October 13, 2010 Stayed: October 2010
My wife and I wanted a special vacation to celebrate our 30th anniversary and chose Hawaii as our getaway. We spent one week in Oahu and then discovered Casa de Tortuga on the island of Hawaii for our second week. This discovery was the best. The house was well maintained, clean and provided us with the most romantic and beautiful views during our time at the house. From the time we entered the house, we could not stop smiling. Sliders opened to a great deck with 2 loungers. In the mornings we heard the sounds of the waves crashing on the cliffs below as the sun rose in front of us feeling the trade winds. At night, we laid on the loungers counting the endless number of stars. It made our return to reality very difficult. Don and Lynn had many necessities at the house, including binoculars, one rain cover, a ladies sun hat. They also had some Hawaiian CD's which we enjoyed tremendously. The house was about 30 mins from Hilo & airport. The grocery stores, KTA, Safeway and Walmart were about 15-20 minutes towards Hilo. We found driving to many of the activities & attractions convenient. Restaurants: Pesto's for dinner (good), lunch at Ruebens Mexican Restaurant (very good, original Mexican food), & Cronies (hamburger place). Akaka falls (few miles from Hilo) & Rainbow falls in Hilo. Our scenic ride on Rte 19 to Kona took about 2 1/2 hr but we made several short stops along the way. One stop was at Hapuna Beach for a few hours, which was beautiful, then to Kona. The summit at Mauna Kea was about 1 hr up from Hilo. Driving up Saddle Rd was challenging. Volcano Natl Pk was 30 mins from house & Punaluu black sand beach was 30 mins from Natl Pk. We would very much recommend the house. They have a binder with things to do. We got to meet Lynn and Don and gave them a big hug for designing such a wonderful house inside and out.
Recommended for:  Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 4/4
business
Casa Tortuga, Romantic Custom Oceanfront Getaway
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p301862
808-982-5600
Keaau Puna District
Bronx, NY
5

I want to live here

5 of 5
Submitted: October 17, 2009 Stayed: August 2009
My husband and I spent our 10th Anniversary at Casa Tortuga and fell in love with the house. Lynn was so sweet and very helpful with tidbits and directions to places. Every inch of the house is gorgeous. The view is mesmerizing especially at dawn. The sun rose straight on and seemed to rise just for you. At night the skies were littered with stars. It's surreal to hear the sounds of the ocean hitting the cliff side while you sleep.
The house was spotless and has everything you would need. The Jacuzzi is so relaxing after being out all day. I don't know why there's no "real" picture of the bathroom but it's spacious and looks like something out of a magazine with skylights and two sinks. I love how you can take a shower (if you choose to keep the doors open) and feel like you're outside enjoying the ocean view.
My husband is hot all the time, and forgot that there's no a/c. He had a fit at first, but then realized it wasn't necessary because of the fans & cross-breeze and actually used a blanket at night.
You do need a car because everything is about 15-20 minutes away.
TIPS on places to go: If you go to Hilo, you have to go to Ken's house of pancakes and try their coconut pie DELISH!!! You can't go to the Big Island and not go to Volcanoes National Park, Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, and Green Sand Beach. The Green Sand beach is at the Southern most tip of the Big Island, (the closest continent is Antarctica) and you NEED, a 4x4. It's not really tourist friendly and locals say don't drive your rental or you WILL get stuck (No joking) or your rental will get broken into. Some rental companies say it's against the contract to go there. We didn't get to see the "REAL" Green, green sand beach. and found a small beach with a little green sand and figured it would do, after hours of looking and deciding whether to take our rental through the forbidden zone. But I hear it's worth the trip. I regret not going all the way to the big beach but next time I'll definitely rent a 4x4. Do your research about getting there, you need to.
Choosing to stay at Casa Tortuga won't be a let down by any means. I wish it were my home.
Recommended for:  Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 10/10
business
Casa Tortuga, Romantic Custom Oceanfront Getaway
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p301862
808-982-5600
Keaau Puna District
England
5

A beautiful home in a beautiful location!

5 of 5
Submitted: June 12, 2009 Stayed: May 2009
We recently stayed at Tortuga as part of our honeymoon trip to the Big Island.

As soon as we walked in the front door we knew we had picked an amazing place to stay. The owner's skills in architecture and interior design hit you as you walk in and see a fantastic open plan layout with views of the ocean from virtually everywhere.

As some have said, the location is a little remote, but it really was worth it and as we had already spent a few days on the west coast, this a great place to get away from it all! We loved to sit on the deck with a drink and watch the ocean, seeing the turtles surfing and the waves crashing against the lava rocks - there was never a need to switch on the tv!

The owners are a lovely couple who live nearby and couldn't have been more helpful with the arrangements.

I only have one regret - I wish we were still there now!
Recommended for:  Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 5/5
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