Palaoa House
An ocean-view home outside Nāʻālehu, with fruit trees, fiber internet and a covered lanai made for slow evenings.
Good for: Remote work, couples, snowbirds
At a glance
Home
Entire house
Bedrooms
2 queens
Bathrooms
1
Sleeps
4
Owner’s minimum
30 days
Longest stay
12 months
Internet
Fiber · 300 Mbps
Available
Jan 2027
About this home
Palaoa House sits 5 miles outside Nāʻālehu, with the Kaʻū coastline spread out below the lanai. It’s a simple, well-kept home: two queen bedrooms, one bath, a full kitchen, a washer and dryer, and a covered deck with lounge seating and a gas grill.
It’s set up for ordinary days, not just a few nights. The dining table doubles as a desk, and there are books and games for slow evenings. Out back, guava, mango and papaya trees mean that in the right season, part of breakfast comes off the tree.
Palaoa is Hawaiian for the sperm whale, and for the prized whale-tooth pendant, lei palaoa .
Monthly rent
$2,950 / month
Plus taxes. Utilities included up to $200 a month.
No booking fees. You deal directly with the owner.
Living here
Day to day
- Work: Dining table and desk space on fiber internet.
- Kitchen: Stove and oven, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker, pots and pans, plus oil and spices to start.
- Laundry: Washer and dryer in the home.
- Climate: No air conditioning. Trade winds, plus a ceiling fan and sound machine in each bedroom.
- Access: Steps to the entry. The last 0.2 miles is a dirt road that can be bumpy.
- Housekeeping: Mid-stay clean on request, $99 .
House rules
- No smoking, inside or out
- No pets
- No events or parties
- Primary renter 25 or older, photo ID required
- Quiet hours 9 pm to 8 am
- Driveway parking for 2 vehicles
Amenities
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stove and oven
- Microwave
- Coffee maker and kettle
- Toaster and blender
- Pots, pans and dishware
Inside
- Fiber Wi-Fi
- Roku smart TV
- Desk space
- Couch and loveseat
- Games and local books
- Washer and dryer
Outside
- Covered ocean-view lanai
- Lounge seating
- Gas grill
- Guava, mango and papaya
- Private entrance
- Parking for 2
Bedrooms
- Two queen beds
- Ceiling fans
- Sound machines
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Linens and towels
- Night lights
The area: Kaʻū
Kaʻū is Hawaiʻi Island’s largest and least crowded district: ranch land, macadamia orchards, coffee farms and a long, wild coastline. Life here is rural and quiet, and that’s the point.
Run errands in Nāʻālehu, and plan a day in Kona or Hilo for big shopping trips. The district’s hospital, Kaʻū Hospital in Pāhala, runs a 24-hour emergency room.
Distances from Palaoa House
Nāʻālehu
5 mi
Ka Lae (South Point)
12 mi
Punaluʻu Beach
14 mi
Kaʻū Hospital
18 mi
Volcanoes National Park
40 mi
Kona Airport (KOA)
65 mi
Hilo Airport (ITO)
70 mi
More on daily life here: our Kaʻū guide and Hawaiʻi Island local resources .
What guests have said
Hosts clearly thought through everything someone might need.
Hoku · Airbnb · April 2023
The location was perfect for us – not too far from Volcano, South Point and other hiking and beach spots!
An · Vrbo · June 2021
Looks just like the photos and we enjoyed fresh mangos…
Laili · Vrbo · July 2021
From earlier guest stays, shared by the owner. Original reviews appear on Airbnb and Vrbo.
Rent, taxes and terms
Monthly rent
From $2,950
Security deposit
$1,500
Cleaning fee
$99 per stay
Utilities
Included up to $200 /mo
Stays under 180 days
GET + state and county TAT
Stays of 180+ days
GET only
Leases and payments are arranged directly with the owner. HawaiiMonthlyRental.com doesn’t take bookings or deposits. Tax notes are general information, not tax advice; see Rental Rules .
Permits and listing details
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Hawaiʻi County STVR:
STVR-19-358549 -
Nonconforming Use Certificate:
NUC-19-1030 -
TAT license:
TA-009-851-8528-01 -
GET license:
GE-009-851-8528-01 - Listed by: Homeowner
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Listing ID:
BI-101
Permit numbers as provided by the owner.
Ask about this home
Tell the owner your dates, how long you’d like to stay, and who’s coming. Replies go straight to your email.
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Want to look around first? Visit the Palaoa House website .
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Questions about this home
Can I rent Palaoa House for 30 days?
Yes. The owner’s minimum stay is 30 days, and the home’s county permits are listed on this page. For how stay lengths work on each island, see Rental Rules .
Is it set up for remote work?
Yes: fiber internet and a dining table with desk space. Ask the owner for current speeds if your work needs video calls.
Is there air conditioning?
No. The house relies on the trade winds, with a ceiling fan in each bedroom.
Are pets allowed?
No. Palaoa House is pet-free.
Do I need a car?
Yes. The nearest town is 5 miles away, and both airports are 65 to 70 miles away.
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