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Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo

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Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Hilo, HI
  • Richardson's Ocean Park
    5 min walk
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    15 min walk
  • Onekahakaha Beach Park
    6 min drive
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    16 min drive

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About the area

Hilo

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Richardson's Ocean Park and within 20 minutes of Carlsmith Beach Park. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2.5 bathrooms, a balcony and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This beach holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. .Near this Keaukaha holiday home, you'll find Port of Hilo.

What's nearby

  • Richardson's Ocean Park - 5 min walk
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 15 min walk
  • Onekahakaha Beach Park - 6 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 9 min drive
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ken's House Of Pancakes - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Don's Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Front Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo



This extraordinary property is across the street from the most beautiful beaches in Hilo. This property, with multiple Ka Wai Ola, (Living Springs) offers you all that Hawaii Island has to offer. Once only a place for Hawaii's royalty, we offer this very special property with historical and cultural significance. Beautiful ocean, offering wonderful views and the sweet sound of waves breaking on the rocks. The pristine ponds on the property rise and fall with the tide where you can swim and lounge in privacy.

Newly remodeled, and renovated, designed by Keala Wolf, and maintaining the look and feel of the "old Hawaii", there's no better place to experience what it means to be part of the Hawaiian culture. Immerse yourself in a magical place, and find the peace only available by the ocean in Leleiwi on Hawaii island.

The Nature Conservancy along with the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and the University of Hawaii at Hilo are conducting a global climate study at this very special property.

**Each bedroom has Air Conditioning Double pane windows and Private bathroom.
**All bedrooms have Serta Presidential mattresses.
**Custom Living Room Furniture.
**Reclaimed teak dinning table sitting 8.
**Bar B Que
**Hardwood floors

A new security system looks out onto the grounds and street beyond. No cameras see the house or lanai.

The house has an unusual configuration. The back two bedrooms, each with their own bathroom and A/C, are accessed from the covered lanai, and therefore have their own entrances. Tweens and teenagers love it, but it might be inappropriate for small children.

STVR Registration Number:19-360051
Non-conforming Use Certificate Number:19-1279


Property manager

Pepe Wolf

Languages

English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number GE-047-798-0672-01, TA-047-798-0672-01

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo?

Yep, Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo is a short 5-minute walk from Richardson's Ocean Park. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats.

Does Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and travel cots, it's no surprise that Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo?

No, Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo?

No, pets are not allowed.

Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
Gorgeous home. Perfect for Hilo. Recommend trying it out!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Hilo Vacation Rental
I’d rate this vacation rental a 8.5 out of 10. The good points - Large master bedroom and large en suite. The other 2 large bedrooms each have their own en suites. But each are accessed through exterior doors. All 3 bedrooms have their own AC unit which made it very comfortable to sleep. This property is an easy drive to Volcano National Park. Beautiful front lanai with gorgeous partial view of the ocean across the street, perfect for morning coffee or reading a book. Short walk to Richardson Beach. Short drive to downtown Hilo and supermarket/restaurants. Negative points - loud street noise from “cruising” vehicles on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Outside dining only so must use bug spray. No AC in living room and kitchen but I should have left the master bedroom door open and used a fan to cool off the common area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time in Hawaii
We had a wonderful stay! The house was beautiful. The kitchen was well equipped. The grounds were so pretty. We saw turtles in the ocean right across the street. Our group was 6 adults(3 couples) and there was plenty of room for us to be together or to have a quiet spot. Highly recommend this place. Pepe our host was easy to contact.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

maryann y.

Liked: Cleanliness
NIce place
Great stay for 6 adults. Close to downtown Hilo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M., Camarillo

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Property
We had a wonderful stay at Pepe’s place during Labor Day weekend while attending a volleyball tournament in Hilo for our high school daughter. The property is absolutely gorgeous and exudes a serene, zen-like atmosphere. We particularly enjoyed the lovely ponds and watching the koi swim gracefully. The location was perfect for us—each morning, we took a short walk across the street to enjoy the beautiful beaches and lagoons. The house was well-equipped for our five-day stay, and the AC units in the bedrooms kept us comfortably cool at night, ensuring a great night's sleep. Traveling with our young adult kids (ages 18-20), we appreciated the two separate bedrooms and bathrooms apart from the main house. It offered them a bit more privacy, which they really enjoyed. One thing to note is that the street can get busy in the afternoons and evenings, as people cruise the strip. The nearby beach also becomes quite lively with locals enjoying their time and playing music. We ended up making some new friends and even shared a few beers with the locals, which added a fun, spontaneous element to our trip! Overall, Pepe’s place was a fantastic choice for our stay, and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property near beaches
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. There were several different areas for us to hang out, separately or together. I absolutely loved the front porch area, which had a view of the ocean. We also enjoyed the pond in the front’s front, complete with resident koi. One of us even had a swim in it! Order was very responsive with email queries prior to arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best spot in Hilo!
We've stayed here before and it never disappoints. Clean, spacious, and great for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia, WOODWAY

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property with Koi pond and easy beach access
This is one of the most beautiful properties we’ve ever stayed at with unique tile and comfortable beds and lots of outside spaces. I really appreciated leftover items from previous guests in kitchen although I didn’t use much. Too many properties we stay in don’t even have salt and pepper! We were 6 adults so bedrooms with outside entrances were great. I think the ponds would be a bit scary for me when my kids were under 5-6. Black sand beach is a short walk up the road. Pools estuary pools that lots of families were using were right across the street. Birds and ocean and pools made sitting outside very nice. Only negative is that local teenagers parked and played music loudly pretty often. Mostly that stopped by about 9:00 pm. Of course that is not something owners can control. Area and Hilo as a whole is not very touristy-mostly local families. Loved shaved ice by farmers market, Lyman museum is a hidden gem. Planetarium was not as good as expected. Banyan street and coconut island were better than expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

bill h.

Liked: Cleanliness
review
the property was very clean. we have been to Hawaii the last 4 years and this is by far the best place we have stayed in. The pictures on VRBO are just like the place looks.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Darren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
MT TRAINING
GREAT HOUSE
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stephan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Site in Hilo
The property is well maintained, clean and as advertised. Note that the ice maker was nonfunctional and my text asking whether there might be ice trays we could use was answered informing me that I could buy ice in town. Uncertain whether every weekend is like this but the scene on the road out front was a bit much with locals racing by and burning rubber for much of the day. We were amazed to not see a single cop car go buy despite the scene.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita P., Hamilton, Montana

Liked: Cleanliness
Whales and waves
What an incredible find. We walked across the street every day to Hilo beaches to watch the waves. Take binoculars - most days we sat and watched humpback whales. Breathtaking! A short drive south and we watched dolphins. Hilo doesn't have much in the way of sandy beaches but these crashing waves on rock are fantastic. The house itself appears very newly renovated with high end appliances and fixtures. Pepe was very responsive. The property is heavenly; rain-forest foliage and ponds with decks front and back. Lots of birds and surprisingly few bugs. Lots of good restaurants and shopping minutes away. Don't miss the Farmers' Market. We were four seniors and enjoyed hanging out at the house and beach. Nearly perfect! Only one caveat - and not the owner's fault - the street in front of the house is the go-to strip for young men revving obnoxiously loud cars and speakers and burning rubber on Friday and Saturday nights. A shame, as peaceful weekend evenings on the deck were the price. Plan a restaurant meal on those nights.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Getaway Cottage
We loved this property!! It was very clean and very well stocked and it was ideal for our group. We were a group of 6 adults and the set up was perfect. Two people per bedroom with plenty of gathering space inside and out. We took advantage of the proximity to the beach park and swam there everyday after exploring other sites in Hilo. I would highly recommend this property and I would love to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise found
This location exceeded my expectations . I loved the layout, as did my adult children. It is ideally situations and close to downtown. However, it was the ocean, and the beauty and the peaceful porch I will remember. Thank you for the beach towel use, and being across from the best beach- very rocky wear water socks, but still best around.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little bit of paradise
We made ourselves at home quickly here and really didn’t want to leave. The ponds were ever changing and fun to explore. Just across the street is paradise and perfectly picturesque. Enjoy the walk either way down the coast. The lanai was perfect all day and night to relax on. The house had everything we needed. We’ll be back. Hilo has so much to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect
We loved having the beach across the street. Sunrise out on the rocks. Fish and frogs and geckos greeted us. And the A/C was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dede R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
Peaceful, quiet area, clean and cool property (literally and descriptively!) with separate AC controls in each of the 3 bedrooms. Bathrooms were amazing!! Loved the pond with fish and all of the outdoor spaces. Very easy drive to Hilo and great nearby restaurants - Seaside was wonderful!! Ocean access just across the street at 3 different public parks. Area felt very safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabell F., Hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat Visitor
We live in Hawaii Island and first visited as a family while I was pregnant in June of 2021 and because we loved it so much we have made it a tradition to come back every July since. So we have celebrated my sons first and second birthdays here. Pepe is always happy to accommodate at any time and he’s been great! Looking forward to future stays at the beach house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing lagoon cottage
Our only regret is that we were only able to stay here for a couple of nights. It’s a nice, updated cottage that has everything you need. Comfortable beds, beautiful bathrooms and an updated, well equipped kitchen. The living room has a mid-century vibe, but we spent most of our time on the porch. It’s in a great location across the street from a couple of oceanfront parks. The house is surrounded by crystal clear lagoons. We saw lots of different birds and small fish and one beautiful koi. We saw turtles in the protected tide pools across the street. It’s a great place for sunsets. Maybe I didn’t read the property description thoroughly enough but one thing to be aware of is that the main cottage has the master bedroom, living room and kitchen. There are separate entrances with keypad locks to the other bedrooms. This was perfect for our group but might be something to think about if you are traveling with small children. They are all attached and accessible by a wrap around deck. Our friends and their 12yo took the room with the daybed. Our nearly 15yo was in heaven. He felt like he had his own apartment!! We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilo
First time in Hilo, house was great, swimming just down the street for ocean water, fresh cold water across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura J., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical and even better than expected!!
The pictures don’t show the magic of sitting on the lanai overlooking the beautiful ponds (with a koi) to the dramatic ocean. We spent a lot of time on the lanai when not walking to the beaches right across the road. So cool! We saw sea turtles there and went into the water everyday. The location is great- close to town, easy to get to everything on that side of the island. The beds are comfortable and nice linens and towels are used. Bathrooms are very attractive and each has a double sink. Plus there’s a half bath near the kitchen. We only cooked breakfast- there are plenty of dishes, utensils and pots & pans. We loved staying here and definitely recommend it. Thank you, Pepe!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous location with an outstanding property.
We loved the relaxed atmosphere of the area and the house was beautiful! I would go back again! Pepe made it so easy for us to get into the house (we got in rather late on our first day). Awesome home and property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wanted to Stay Longer
It was a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tifany T., Rancho Santa Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness
Rainforest heaven
This is a great 3bed 3 1-2 bath home. Each room has private bathroom. Bedrooms have their own entrance and AC unit which is very helpful. The main living room and kitchen doesnt have ac so cooking was a little tough for us because it got hot. The grounds are amazingly beautiful, the pond was very pretty, cold to swim but beautiful. You are in the rainforest so expect it to be buggy, I have allergies to mosquitoes so I lived in DEET, and lavender oil. Beware Deet does kill coral so wash it off before going into the ocean. Also this is the rocky side of the island, white sandy beaches are on the kona side. However, if you're looking for a true hawaiian experience with super friendly locals, you have to stay here.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kuira Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a great home!!!!
Perfect place to stay while visiting hilo!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023