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Cozy 2br 1ba Apt in Waiakea Villas with work space

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 553 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Hilo Shopping Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy 2br 1ba Apt in Waiakea Villas with work space

Ground floor end unit with garden/pond view, across from Waiakea Pond and Wailoa River State Park. Nice walk or drive 1 mile to beach park, downtown Hilo and Farmers Market for Hawaii's best local products. Just 2 miles to Hilo Airport (ITO), 40 min to Volcanoes National Park, 1 hour to Mauna Kea and 1.5 hours to Kona Airport (KOA).
Explore nearby Rainbow & Akaka Falls, Boiling Pots, Liliuokalani & Tropical Botanical Gardens and Carl smith beach.
EXCELLENT internet, wifi 200 mbps, perfect for working from Hawaii.
Very convenient location: restaurants, local bars, museums, even Hoʻolulu Park (stadium hosts nationally prominent events, including the Hilo Orchid Show and the Merrie Monarch Festival) in walking distance.
Beautiful Polynesian landscape with lava rock, waterfall, koi fish, duck, banyan tree etc.
Highlights:
1) Beautiful lanai (patio) facing park and huge pond, with cool Hawaii trade wind.
2) Partially remodeled 2022: mostly new bathroom and 2 cozy bedrooms (each around 90 sq ft, converted from a 25 ft extra long bedroom).
3) Kitchen equipped with new fingerprint resistance appliances.
4) New 55'' smart TV, Height adjustable computer desk/chair/21” monitor, 1 window AC, 2 de-humidifiers and 4 fans.
5) Beach accessories in lanai storage box
6) Onsite Security and maintenance, you may find security walking around during evening (Phone numbers are on the back of entry door in case needed).
Note: Hilo is located on GREEN east side of big island, rains often(though mostly in night), best air quality.
Big island weather varies by elevation, please wear layers for sunny beach/rain foothill/cool top maintain.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Hilo Shopping Center. An outdoor pool is available. The apartment offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Hilo Shopping Center and University Theater
Cozy 2br 1ba Apt in Waiakea Villas with work space offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Hilo apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Yan Ming Hu

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • 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

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 575 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

  • Children are welcome.

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 first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number GE-000-830-5152-01, TA-000-830-5152-01, 220300030040

Cozy 2br 1ba Apt in Waiakea Villas with work space Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adam Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just alright
Nice enough but surrounding area is a little rough. Homeless, transients, and other shady individuals right outside the patio. Glad our car didn’t get broken into. I understand host can’t fix the area so it is what it is… just be aware. Also I don’t mind picking up the rental, doing dishes, cleaning out fridge, and taking out trash but what is the 125 cleaning fee?? It should be one or the other.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

michelle S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
6 days in Hilo with Friends
Overall the property is old and a bit run down and not well maintained. The pool and deck needed a good cleaning and we would not put our feet in or sit on deck- never mind swim. Water was very dark and murky. The unit itself needed a cleaning-the outside of the fridge was dirty, the floor need washing. There was a white powder on the kitchen counter from the backsplash peeling - poor install work. The sheets and towels seemed clean, the shower water was hot with good pressure. Some drain issues but did drain eventually. It could be stocked better. No dish towels, only 4 bath towels for 2 couples for 6 days but lots of paper towel/tp. The can opener did not work. Functionally the set up could be better- no closet or dresser for clothes in master bedroom. AC is misleading-only in 2nd bedroom which is a twin bed. As two couples we were prepared to use sofa bed and master bedroom, so ac in the other room was useless…Overall fan was sufficient but a bit warm and hard to get a good cross breeze. There were quite a few cockroaches- I get they can come in with it being humid and ground floor but too many for us. The location was great and communication was great. It worked fine for us but I would not recommend nor would I stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ohana
The property was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ken C.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Satish K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mixed reviews
I usually have a great experience at all the VRBO's we stay. This one was only good because the owner was good at communication. But the place had the following issues: 1.) The shower water did not drain. 2.) We had to kill a few cockroaches. 3.) The sofa bed did not work. 4.) There is 1 A/C unit and its so loud by the bed. Overall, I would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fant8
Our host was so prompt with responding to us even after we left and thought we'd left an item in the rental. The place was so clean and it made our already wonderful stay even more so!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful area and Beautiful Hilo!
The apartment was very cozy and comfortable with a lovely balcony and beautiful views, and near a beautiful park!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brief rain shower in Hilo; Great Weather
Property tired, as I am; older and used and satisfactory. We had an enjoyable stay, walking distance to restaurants, beach, even downtown! Unit was stocked with bath’nkitchen essentials; lovely lanai overlooking banyon trees and even Wailoa river. Mostly quiet, good experience.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jing G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient locations and great host
The place is closed to Hilo airport, farmer market and several mins from Target. Quiet and peaceful community environment. The host Yan Ming is responsive and helpful on answering questions. Easy check-in and out process. Would love to stay here again in next visiting in Big Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Yuji F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Host!
Host provided excellent support in informing the latest about the property and Hilo, which made comfortable stay. The parking is accessed from Mililani Street, not from Hualani Street.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Wade F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
The location made you feel like you're in the middle of the jungle. Easy to get to all of the attractions in Hilo. This property is only good for max 2 couples. It says 2 bedrooms but only one is usable. The AC unit is located in the smaller room with a single bed. In order to cool the condo, this door needs to remain open. Used it for a luggage storage room and slept on the sofa bed. Other than that everything was tip top.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ari S., Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in Hilo
All went well. Only suggestion is air-conditioning only in one of the bedrooms. No air-conditioning in the living room, second bedroom, bathroom. I believe the listing says a/c but should specify. Owner was friendly and very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine K., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Small but mighty
This condo is small on space, but the owner has it stocked with items for your stay. The building and complex is older which goes with most of Hilo. The unit itself has been updated and is full of kitchen and bath supplies, along with great wifi and plenty of plugs to support all your technology. Be aware that the bedrooms are small making luggage placement a bit more challenging. Overall, we were very happy with the stay, ease of access, and visiting some of the local restaurants. We especially enjoyed sunrise at the Japanese Gardens and the nearby Botanical Gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

joanne l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, great location!
Communication with host, amenities, location, all fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice small apartment
This place was perfect for myself and my daughter. I was here to move her home from UH Hilo. Great location. Close to food and coffee. Owner had all the basics in the condo so we didn’t have to run to the store. Toilet paper, tissues, paper towels. The pool here is nice and quiet too. I had a swim in the morning then my coffee on the patio looking at the beautiful tree out back. I would recommend this place
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just OK
Very well stocked kitchen and bathroom area. The specific building was hard to find, GPS takes you to the front lot, which is not the entry point for the specific building, the directions were not specific enough. We drove around trying to find the parking lot and ended up in some sketchy areas. The property looks old and outdated, add at least a decade to the VRBO exterior image. Plenty parking, but I felt unsafe going to the parking lot by myself. A lot of warning signs around the property about "private", but no gates around the property to provide secure entry. The interior is too small for 2 adults and 3 kids, especially if you had luggage, we had to constantly step over our luggage to walk within and exit the unit. Lack of privacy: the first floor lanai faced a quite street with bikes & cars passing, and the bedroom windows could be easily seen from the apartment walkway (frequent foot traffic), thus we did not feel comfortable opening the curtains due to lack of privacy. Bathroom was nice. Although we will look for 2 baths in the future, it took too much time for everyone taking turns showering in the morning & after swimming, it took time away from other activities. Our first night, after midnight, it sounded like someone was either upstairs or in the hallway banging a bowling ball on the floor, repeatedly. Overall, this place provided a private space to sleep and eat. Thanks to the host for being responsive to our questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

roberto m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Everything was nice. Only the extra fee make to expensive. I’m
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay to explore the east side of the Island
Condo was a great size for 2 adults. Nice size TV with Netflix! A comfy couch, firm bed and very clean. The community was a bit run down and the pool was not equipped with lounge chairs. A couple of restaurants in walking distance, so we had to use our car most of the time. The kitchen and bathroom were well stocked. Chickens, roosters and small pigs roamed the grounds right outside the patio. Overall, a nice place to stay to explore the east side of the Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aolele B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fam visit
Everything we needed was available
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kristen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little condo
Nice cute little condo close to downtown and parks. The exterior of the complex is a little dated but the condo itself is nice and quite.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Getaway
Our stay was awesome from the very first day. It felt as if we were at "home"...very warm and cozy. Everything one could think of was available...we just didn't want to leave. Much Mahalo Yan Ming Hu
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023