Charming Historic Hilo House – Minutes to Beach! - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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December 2024

January 2025

Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 698 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Kitchen

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Hilo, Hawaii

University of Hawaii at Hilo
9 min walk
University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens
13 min walk
Hilo Shopping Center
3 min drive
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
9 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Sea view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Historic Hilo House – Minutes to Beach!

Hula your way to Hawaiian paradise when you book this fully restored 1960's vacation rental house! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath Hilo home features a covered lanai and peek-a-boo ocean views from the yard. The University of Hawaii campus is a mere 1 block away while downtown Hilo is just an 8-minute drive north. Relax at Reeds Bay Beach Park, visit Coconut Island, or get a bird's-eye view of the island from a helicopter. Don't forget about Rainbow Falls home to an ancient Hawaiian goddess!

-- THE PROPERTY --

STVR-19-364095 | NUC-19-1549 | Free WiFi | Laundry Machines | 1,050 Sq Ft | Central Location

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 1 Twin Bed, 1 Tri-Fold Portable Twin Mattress

HOME FEATURES: Covered lanai, landscaped backyard, refinished hardwood floors, original shoji screens, Chinese metal screen door, HDTV w/ streaming capabilities, digital antenna for local Hawaii stations, dining table
KITCHEN: Full-sized fridge, stove/oven, microwave, dishware & glassware
GENERAL: Washer & dryer, linens & bath towels, beach towels, tank-less water heater, complimentary toiletries, ceiling fans
FAQ: 2 steps to enter, quiet hours (9 PM - 8 AM), no A/C, domestic chickens & roosters are common in residential neighborhoods
PARKING: Carport (1 vehicle), driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

BEACHES & PARKS: Hilo Bay Beach Parks (3.1 miles), Honoli'i Beach Park (5.3 miles), Onekahakaha Beach Park - sheltered shallow swimming, great for little ones! (5.4 miles), Carlsmith Beach Park - spectacular salt and freshwater lagoons (5.9 miles), Richardson Ocean Park - black sand beach, snorkeling (7.0 miles), Kehena Black Sand Beach (30.1 miles)
OUTDOOR FAVORITES: Hilo Municipal Golf Course (1.4 miles), Liliuokalani Park and Garden and Coconut Island (2.8 miles), Wailuku River State Park (3.3 miles), Rainbow Falls (3.4 miles), Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden (9.5 miles), Akaka Falls State Park (17.9 miles)
ADVENTURES & ATTRACTIONS: The University of Hawaii at Hilo (1 block), Hilo Daijingu (0.5 miles), Historic Downtown Hilo - restaurants, shopping, theatre, and more (2.8 miles), Kilauea Visitor Center in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (27.3 miles), Mauna Kea (42.1 miles), Kona (75.9 miles)
DINE & SHOP: Cafe 100 (2.1 miles), Big Island Candies (2.1 miles), Hilo Farmers Market (2.8 miles), Pineapples (2.9 miles)
AIRPORTS: Hilo International Airport (4.0 miles), Kona International Airport (74.8 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property has ceiling fans but does not have air conditioning
- NOTE: The keeping of animals outdoors, including domestic chickens and roosters, is a cultural tradition in Hawaii and is protected by law. As such, they are common in residential neighborhoods throughout the islands. If you are a light sleeper, earplugs are a great option

Hawaii County Restrictions:
- Quiet hours shall be from 9:00pm to 8:00am, during which time the noise from the rental shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors
- Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area
- Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area
- The STVR (short-term vacation rental) shall not be used for commercial purposes

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from University of Hawaii at Hilo. Features include free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a washer/dryer in the holiday home.

The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer and 2 bathrooms
Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
On-site recreation includes a playground
Within a 15-minute walk of University of Hawaii at Hilo and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens

Charming Historic Hilo House – Minutes to Beach! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: High-speed internet

Parking and transport

Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Microwave
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Shoji (room divider)

Entertainment

TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden
Lanai
Yard

Laundry

Washer/dryer

Comfort

Ceiling fan

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

2 steps to reach entrance
Smoke-free property

Location highlights

Near a health/beauty spa
Near the sea

Things to do

Hunting nearby
Motor boating 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

General

Garden
Unit size: 1,050 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

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

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 and 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

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. 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 TA-105-155-2256-01, GE-105-155-2256-01

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Charming Historic Hilo House – Minutes to Beach! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Reuben P.

12 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo rental home

Everything was great,house clean with all needed anemities . Only minus was getting in and out of drive you practically had to reverse out onto busy street .

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jensita s.

7 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

25 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property in Hilo

We have family a street over so it was nice to be in close proximity to everyone. Nice house , just closed the windows and the coqui frogs weren’t a real bother at night to sleep .

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

2 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

This location was perfect for navigating to and from the island beaches, food and shopping. A cute little home on a good size lot. My family and i truly enjoyed working with the property manager and the stay was much needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

bo

Travelled with family

11 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

All kitchen ware available. No need to buy anything for washroom. Overall a little bit wet feeling for people from dry climate area. If there's exhaust fan for washroom would be better.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent S.

23 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy in Hilo

The Property owner/host, Thom is a phenomenal communicator and makes you feel at home right away. He helps with anything you need, from finding the best bike shop, to what restaurants to visit while driving around the island.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mellanie S.

25 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Hilo house

This house was perfect for our family of 6. It was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Our children enjoyed sleeping in separate rooms and they loved the huge yard. If you’re in Hilo with your family we’d definitely recommend this property!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Ku’uipo P.

29 Jan 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness

As a professional cleaning service owner, upon check in - it was definitely not up to standard. Sadly, in order to enjoy our stay we had to clean the entire house, again. It is highly suggested you reevaluate your housekeeper. This beautiful home deserves a deep clean, and some restocking of items. I hope you find our feedback useful. Mahalo!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Oscar A.

10 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location, very comfortable home an excellent space for a family or friends

Easy access, great communication with property manager. The home is fully equipped for a light stay or if you plan on cooking all your meals in and doing a beach style stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

14 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Iwalani, Hilo Homestead

We got in early and the house was available for us, it was bringing a lot of memories back for us, we’re originally from Hilo house lot area. The house was very clean and the neighborhood is in an area to get around very easily. We’ll be coming back around March 2023, and hopefully the property will be available.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Isaiah B.

7 Nov 2022

Cozy home in hilo close to everything

Went on a family trip. Visiting family and friends from mt view to paradise Park to paipaiko. The location for this was perfect, right in the middle. Living in hilo many years ago made it easy to navigate the triangle. The house was easy to find and easy to get back on the road for adventures.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

24 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Nice home with all the amenities. Comfortable beds, front room, dining room, kitchen. Very close to Hilo and saddle rd. Thom is very kind and extremely helpful. We look forward to next year.

Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn A., Honolulu

2 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo reunion

The property is well kept and clean and it met our needs for the weekend. Thom was excellent. Only drawback the greenery needs to be cut back a little more on the right side. It is hard to see oncoming traffic when coming out of driveway. Other than that we enjoyed our stay here very much.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary B.

5 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Short vacay

Stayed at this property for 4 nights. Plenty of space for a family of four. Great location in safe and quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

SAMIUELA L.

11 Jun 2022

House was nice and spacious located in a safe neighborhood.

The only problem I had is that I wasn’t aware that the shower in the house wasn’t working only the shower outside by the laundry room. Over all everything was fine and expected had no other problems.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ernest T.

15 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a pleasant stay and would come back again.

Experience was great . Quiet and cool.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lea S.

4 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay.

Convenient location, close to Hilo town. Great host communication. Comfortable accommodations.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Soo J.

1 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location and responsive manager

The location of the property near the U of Hawaii was near all the conveniences, including a big grocery store and a short distance away from Liliuokalani Park which we was our "rave" (inside joke) spot every morning to start our day. The kitchen was well-equipped with all the conveniences which included a rice cooker (a must for some of us!). Thom the property manager was thoughtful, prompt, and went above and beyond to make sure that everything was in order and even provided us with brand new beach chairs in response to our question if the property had some beach chairs we could use. Also, having two separate bathrooms was a plus! As city folks, we weren't quite used to chickens/roosters screeching starting at 1:15 a.m., but eventually got used to them and wasn't a big problem. But, if you are a light sleeper, use the ear plugs that were provided.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Glendale

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group

28 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We absolutely loved this place! The host was wonderful and kept in touch if we needed anything. Property is beautiful, clean, and has everything you need. Close to all Hilo entertainment and dinning options and plenty of parking for two/three cars. Large backyard, with grill and fruit trees. Thank you so much for sharing with us. We will be returning!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eleonor

Travelled with family

26 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

House perfect for families.

It was the perfect place. My daughter is attending UHH and it was literally down the street from the house. The house is conveniently located to a lot of the food hot spots and very close the the KTA grocery store. The owner is very accommodating and would always check up on us via text if we needed anything and to text him if there are any issues. He has such a big heart that he mentioned before we left not to throw any food because he feeds the homeless. I made spaghetti the other night and made too much. I too hate throwing food away and knowing that he was going to give it to the homeless just made our stay even more special.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ted H.

2 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

June 2021

The manager of the property (Thom) was extremely responsive and helpful during our stay. The property is centrally located for trips to Hilo, Volcanic National Park and Mauna Kea.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

27 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect vacation rental

Charming clean fully equipped home. Comfortable nice neighborhood close to grocery store. Home away from home. Will definitely stay there again

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

25 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo hangout

We had a great time. My grandson lives in Hilo so he showed us all around Perhaps a little less rain next time but otherwise a good time was had by all

10/10 Excellent

Lyn R.

13 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect town location

We loved the convenience of being in town and ease of getting to and from. One draw back was the street it's a major road with large trucks, and local traffic so reversing into the driveway requires skill and patience. We were grateful to spend time with my family and the house was comfy, had a large kitchen to cook, and the backyard was a perfect retreat. A great house to stay at in Hilo. We will definitely rent the property again when we come home to Hawai''i. Thank you Evolve, Thom, and VRBO.

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2020