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A hotel with multiple floors, surrounded by lush greenery and clear turquoise waters.
A resort with multiple buildings, a rocky shoreline, and clear turquoise waters.
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a flat-screen TV.
A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, and chairs. There is a ceiling fan, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A coastal landscape with a large tree providing shade over a grassy area.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5730 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Onekahakaha Beach Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Keaukaha Beach Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hilo

Located in Keaukaha, this condo is adjacent to Carlsmith Beach Park and within a mile (2 km) of Richardson's Ocean Park. The condo includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Onekahakaha Beach Park - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Keaukaha Beach Park - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Richardson's Ocean Park - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Island Candies - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Front Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ken's House of Pancakes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Verna's Drive In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sakura - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Oceanview Mauna Loa Shores Kai Ekahi #201 next to Carlsmith Beach Park

Aloha and E Komo Mai!

Escape to stunning beachfront retreat with modern amenities. This thoughtful designed vacation condo features an open concept living space that welcomes you with plush seating and, natural wood accents and ocean views. Enjoy the ocean breeze and beach park in our covered and screened lanai. Perfect place to enjoy that morning cup of coffee and unwind after a day adventure with your favorite drink.
Mauna Loa Shores overlooks Carlsmith Beach Park with the best swimming and snorkeling in Hilo. Luxurious Island living with beautiful imported custom decor from local artist paintings and artwork.
Kai Ekahi is located just footsteps from the shoreline, where the sun, sea and sand come together. Our Beach Front condo make for the quintessential Hawaiian getaway so book today your stay today.

This recently renovated and upgraded and remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo in Hilo is beachfront next to the the Beach Park where you can swim and snorkel all day every day and get up close to the sea turtles! Your home-away-from-home has everything you need for the perfect getaway or extended vacation. The living room is the perfect place to relax after a long day sight-seeing around the Big Island. The kitchen is well-equipped with ideal for making those delicious island meals using all the ingredients you picked up at the Hilo Farmer's Market, Suison Fish market and local grocery store. We offer Free parking, WIFI and Resort like amenities,

Free Leis and Chocolates at checkin.

Become part of our Ohana today, we look forward to Hosting you!

We are Licensed and Permitted in the State and County of Hawaii
TA-100-723-3536-01
The condo features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 730 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Lock the doors and return the keys
Return keys back to Main Lobby lock box mahalo
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

County STVR rules: Quiet Hours from 9pm to 8 am
Please return Keys to lock box after departure

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Property Registration Number GE-100-723-3536-01, TA-100-723-3536-01, 3210170200013

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this condo?

This condo is situated in Keaukaha, just steps from Carlsmith Beach Park. You'll also find Richardson's Ocean Park and Keaukaha Beach Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Oceanview Mauna Loa Shores Kai Ekahi #201 next to Carlsmith Beach Park?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible parking available.

Is this condo next to a casino?

No, this condo is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this condo?

No, this condo doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Oceanview Mauna Loa Shores Kai Ekahi #201 next to Carlsmith Beach Park a good place to stay for couples?

At this beachfront condo, there are many amenities for couples, including a chef service and a private pool in each condo, and some feature ocean view.

Does Oceanview Mauna Loa Shores Kai Ekahi #201 next to Carlsmith Beach Park have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a heated pool at this condo.

Does this condo provide breakfast?

No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this condo allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.

Does Oceanview Mauna Loa Shores Kai Ekahi #201 next to Carlsmith Beach Park have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this condo.

How far is the airport from this condo?

The closest major airport to this condo is Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO), which is 5.6 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Oceanview Mauna Loa Shores Kai Ekahi #201 next to Carlsmith Beach Park?

Yes, every condo at Oceanview Mauna Loa Shores Kai Ekahi #201 next to Carlsmith Beach Park comes with a balcony and some offer ocean views.

Oceanview Mauna Loa Shores Kai Ekahi #201 next to Carlsmith Beach Park Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great view, very attentive host.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great location. Stairs to bring up your luggage. Amazing views and has all the beach gear you would ever wish for. Communicative and responsive host. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dorrith n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay close to the beach park. However the building is right on the main road so it was quite noisy at night with the windows open.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was awesome. Perfect location! Steps from Carl Smith Beach and just a few minutes from Hilo town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark R.

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

Hilo Home away from Home

Comfortable condo with a nice lanai on the park. Beach swimming plus a nice pool. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pat n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
everything was wonderful except the dishes were too heavy. the cabinets are high and i stressed that i wouldn’t drop them.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

B C.

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

Location is divine

The property is on a lovely, lovely park. The highlight of our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kelly K.

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

Comfortable stay

Nice apartment near beach park. Lots of street noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Gorgeous location

My daughter and I stayed 3 nights. The location overlooking CarlSmith is gorgeous. The condo was beautiful, extremely clean, and had everything we needed and more. The hosts were extremely responsive to questions about the area. We loved our stay and would definitely choose this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

A Good Getaway

Property can use some updating. We enjoyed our visit to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Noisy street with cars until 10 pm. Great park next door for swimming and snorkeling.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

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

Perfect getaway

The property and housing was a perfect getaway. The housing had everything we needed to make our own meals with groceries purchased in Hilo. The best part about the property is the location to the beaches. We spent days snorkeling at beach right outside the back door and at the black sand beach less than 1 mile away.I would stay here again without a doubt. The communication and process was simple and easy. We traveled in from another island and was a very short drive from airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

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

Christmas with our adult son

Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shana W.

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

Wonderful experience!

Location was great right in front of Carlsmith beach park where we spent some time snorkeling and saw sea turtles each day. Easy to adventure to Hilo and surrounding areas. Condo was clean, and worked great for our family of four. Check in was easy and check out was the easiest I’ve ever experienced on Vrbo. Host was responsive via messenger. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra O.

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

Beautiful condo in a wonderful location.

This property was very clean and well-appointed for a small space. The beds were comfortable, the pool was wonderful, the proximity to the beach park was amazing, and the restaurant recommendation was spot on! The only reason we took off one star was it was SO hot at night that my daughters struggled to sleep. The AC in the main bedroom was wonderful and all of the fans were great, but it was very hot while we were there (and perhaps uncharacteristically so).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location right at a beautiful public beach with awesome swimming and snorkeling. Well represented on rental page remodeled unit with great view. Just a couple suggestions for the next guests to know the laundry is a common shared washer and dryer that is 4.50/load and there is only one key for the condo provided needed to access condo, elevator and pool. Our kids are older and sometimes wanted to do their own thing so it would have been nice to have a second key. But these were small issues we easily worked around for the very nice unit and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
There were sea turtles every day! They showed up generally in late afternoon. Fair for snorkeling too. The unit we were in was nicely remodeled and decorated. Great central location to stay on the Hilo side of Hawaii for the volcano, botanical garden, falls and more. No AC but we did not need with the trade wind cross breeze from lanai. There was some remodeling going on in the unit next door which was noisy; however, we were not there much during the day anyway. Laundry is not in room and insufficient for the number of people there, so planning is needed to wash. Quiet area, people were friendly at the park right behind us. Both visitors and unit residents were nice and shared information, recommendations and tips. We will stay again if we are fortunate enough to come stay in Hilo in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shelley K.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Location

Hilo

Our stay at this property was ok. The property was overall clean but towels, kitchen towels and supplies were limited. We bought, used and then and left things like coffee filters, Saran Wrap, baggies, laundry pods for others to use. The kitchen had a good supply of equipment for cooking except for silverware. Carlsmith park which this property overlooks is heavily used by the public at all hours. Windows are always open to try to cool the place so the fireworks, loud vehicles and people’s party voices thru the night was very loud and disruptive. The building manager did not keep the walkways to the rooms and the elevators very clean. Overall, this property is clean but not well stocked and beside a very busy park. The best snorkeling was down the road at Richardson park where the fish and turtles were abundant. If I was to rate this property out of ten, I would give it a six.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Frederic T.

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

Carlsmith Beach Retreat

The apartment was spotlessly clean and well equipped. The lanai overlooking Carlsmith Beach is a treat. The owners respond politely and immediately. For anyone flying into Hilo to place is only a few minutes away. Getting to the condo building requires driving a few minutes through the industrial area of Hilo port, but after that the coast road is beautiful. Kilauea Volcano is less than an hour away. Other sites on this part of the island are easily accessible. We experienced only two drawbacks, one of which is correctable. First, swimming at the intimate beach cove is uneven. At hightide the water in the cove is rough and makes swimming difficult. Unfortunately, during our stay that was in the mornings when we wanted to swim. We ended up driving 5 minutes to the local lap swimming pool--which is free. The second drawback is that a key is needed to get to the unit, either my elevator or stairs. Since we had only one key and were three adults who often wanted to follow our own schedules, that required a lot of planning and communication. Multiple elevator keys with a lockbox outside the unit for the unit keys would be a solution. Mahalo.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

Comfy Condo in a Gorgeous Location

The location for this unit is incredible. Just past the parking lot is Carlsmith Beach Park, a lovely park with good swimming, snorkeling, and sea turtles. Richardson, the black sand beach a mile up the road, is also awesome. The unit is recently redone and well cared for. There were plenty of towels (beach and bath), chairs, boogie boards, and swim toys. The beds were comfy, the kitchen was well stocked, although there's no dishwasher and they ask you to wash dishes before departure. The only issue that gave us pause is the lack of air conditioning. The owners are clearly working hard to combat this: there are two fans in both bedrooms and the screened in lanai can be left open to a screened front door, which creates an excellent cross breeze for the sitting/eating area. Unfortunately, the way the sun comes in, the master bedroom does still get hot early afternoon (we stayed in peak July heat) and probably wouldn't be comfortable for a midday nap. Also, without AC, you have to keep the windows open at night and hear the moderate street noise plus one surprisingly loud 7am dumpster pick up right outside the window. Our family would absolutely still stay here again, even without AC. It was a wonderful, well appointed unit right above a gorgeous beach at an excellent price point for our family of five. That said, if you are the type who keeps your home at 70 all summer or isn't used to a little street noise, this may not be the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024