Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6251 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Parking available

Kitchen

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Hilo, HI

Kalakaua Park
8 min walk
St. Joseph Catholic Church
13 min walk
Tabaraka
7 min walk
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
11 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautifully appointed historic (once King Kamehameha's private lands) 1930s estate in close proximity to beaches, Botanical Gardens, Akaka Falls, and everything HiloTown has to offer! Walk to the Wailuku River & the Hilo Bayfront in only a few minutes from our home. Also to note, New kitchen renovation as of July 2019!

Although within walking distance to Hilo town, our diverse and unique neighborhood, Wainaku, has a country feel, with lots of historic homes; it's also quiet and very private.

As we are on the magnificent Wailuku River, our property has a wonderful breeze at all times, and there are a number of beautifully stunning bird species that make our property their home, too.

Also to note: both adjacent neighbors are on 1-acre parcels, which makes our home very peaceful.

Enjoy New King and Queen Serta beds and Belgian linens, and plush cotton towels. Further toiletries include organic shampoo and unscented body lotion by Aveeno, cotton swabs, and cotton balls.

Other amenities include:

•55" LG OLED 4K HDR TV with 200+ HD movies on Apple TV, 400 MB WIFI
•High-end snorkel/beach gear for kids and adults.
•Laundry Center with LG Steam Washer/Dryer
•Two Ice Chests on wheels for BBQing and taking on day outings.
•Propane BBQ in the Screened Lanai

Over 2200 Square feet of living space with a 3/4 acre yard to relax and enjoy your Hawai'ian getaway.

Although we are on the Wailuku River with wonderful breezes, the house is also cooled with a whole house fan, and each room has a ceiling fan, too.

Mahalo.

Kevin

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Hamakua Heritage Corridor. You'll find features such as a water park and concierge services. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
Services include a concierge
On-site recreation includes a playground
Steps from Hamakua Heritage Corridor and 8 minutes on foot from Kalakaua Park

Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front also features barbecue grills, a garden, and concierge services.

Property manager

Kevin Wendt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car not required
Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Washing machine

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Concierge services
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In the city centre
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront

Things to do

Optional golf privileges
Water park
Basketball nearby
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
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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
Unit size: 2,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

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 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

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-162-075-5456-01, GE-162-075-5456-01

Property is also known as

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Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Hope M., Austin, TX

1 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Late October stay

Property is as-described/pictured. Very comfortable and conveniently located right by the historic downtown area. No AC but comfortable with windows up and fans on. Wish the TV were in the living room but we didn’t watch much anyway. We would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Regina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children

1 Sept 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Do not stay here if you want to get a good night sleep, it is very noisy with the birds basically screaming in your ears all night long (imagine a scene from Predator). The house is also very old and has a very bad smell that is like old house/urine smell in all bedrooms which kept me up all night. There are no blinds on the windows, just sheer curtains so the light from torches is shining in your face. The bathroom in the basement is very strange too, we were scared to go in there. No one in our family was able to fall asleep there so we left after one night. Not sure where the great reviews are coming from, but if you are used to modern comforts, then go elsewhere.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Travelled with family

31 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Great house and very close to downtown Hilo

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

22 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo Getaway

Wonderful property. Three spacious bedrooms, with plenty of closet space. Two bathrooms with all the amenities. The basement bathroom, in particular, can function almost like a sauna after a day of exploring. Well stocked kitchen. My brother and his partner made an excellent meal - macadamia nut encrusted ono - without any trouble at all. Aesthetically, this property cannot be beat. Plantation era architecture, with hardwood floors and tons of built-ins, adorned with artifacts collected by the owners. And the grounds are amazing. Lush tropical plants in every corner. We spent several mornings sitting under the small garden gazebo listening to birds and watching the local fauna, including wild pigs and a mongoose. Also, there is a wonderful veranda to while away the evenings. Finally, this is a great lication for walking dowtown. The Friday Night Market and Saturday Farmer's Market market are within 15 minutes, as are countless restaurants. A few restaurants necessitate a drive (I recommend Kenichi's) but for the most part you won't need your car to eat or shop. If you twant your rental property to be more than just the place where you hang your hat, this is the place for you. Now for two hints: 1. Have bug spray. The house is well screened, but there are mosquitos in the garden, and you will want to enjoy it. 2. There is adequate snorkeling gear for a brief excursion to the beach. But if you want to make snorkeling a major part your trip, rent some from Hilo Ocean Adventures.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole l.

7 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool little house

The house was perfect for our needs.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G., Indiana

26 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo Paradise

Beautiful historic Hawaii home. Very nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kahanu H.

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Returning guests

This is a great spot for us. We have stayed here multiple times and hope to return again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl L.

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Old Hawaii Charm

It was a great house to stay in with our family. We recommend this house if you need the space and want to be close to downtown hilo town. We will be back to stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

8 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful island retreat

My family and I had a wonderful stay in this house. It was well-equipped with everything we needed for a weeklong stay in the Hilo area. We particularly appreciated the cooler, snorkel gear, and well-stocked kitchen. The lack of air conditioning was not a problem at all, as the whole-house fan and additional fans that were delivered during our stay helped keep the house very comfortable. Kevin was a wonderful host and very responsive. We would definitely recommend this house!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kit D.

11 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Home Base

Quiet neighborhood, great home base convenient for walking into town or for exploring further afield. Extra touches of flowers, coffee, etc. were especially appreciated. We also enjoyed the eclectic collection of interesting objects/ art throughout the house. Impressive backyard lychee tree and associated wildlife!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

25 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Space

Everything was as Kevin said…at one point we had a problem with a ceiling fan and he had a guy out the very next morning… to fix it… would come back to this house if ever back in Hilo…

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

4 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great plantation house

Beautiful house with lots of character and amenities. It was the perfect place to stay with my wife and our family for a trip to Hilo.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

3 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay for Big Island Marathon

My family and I came to Hilo so I could run the Big Island International (1/2) Marathon. The house was a quick drive to the start/finish. We loved being able to walk downtown (past a beautiful waterfall), especially since parking can sometimes be hard to find. We also loved having so much space to spread out, the peaceful setting, the juicy tangerines from the front yard, the screened in lanai, nice easy parking, great laundry/drying facilities, and a big well-stocked kitchen - we ate most of our meals at the house. Based on a few past reviews we weren’t sure about the downstairs shower but everyone actually preferred it! Kevin was very quick to respond and very helpful. We especially appreciated being able to leave our luggage for several hours after we checked out. This is a great house/yard/location and we’d love to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

larry c.

12 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and relaxing

The home is very clean and very comfortable! The antique furniture is beautiful. The property is beautifully landscaped with amazing flowering plants and fruit trees. The owner was very attentive and left a bowl of tangerines and starfruit from his yard out for us. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

8 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house for our family

We used all of the space, for the five of us, the kitchen was perfect for meal prep, The outdoor lanai for happy hours and the dinning room for thanksgiving dinner was just right, Avery small thing that would have been nice is a table cloth , but no big deal

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maiya A., Everett

10 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Hilo Home

This was my families second stay in this beautiful Hilo home. I used to live in Hilo and this is my go to house when I come back to visit. The house is beautifully decorated and is stocked with everything you could possibly need. The kitchen is the best stocked kitchen of any vacation rental I’ve ever stayed in. They went well beyond the basic necessities, which I appreciate. The yard is gorgeously landscaped and even has a distant view of the ocean from the back porch (new since our last stay). If I ever had the chance to buy this house I would seriously contemplate it. I absolutely love it! It’s classic Hilo. Also of note is that it’s located within walking distance to downtown but feels like your nowhere near town. Quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

8 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful garden

Lovely & clean house with well stocked kitchen. We especially enjoyed sitting in the beautiful yard/garden and picking fresh limes!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wynn T.

31 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fanstastic place & location

The home was immaculate: clean and comfortable. The location was perfect: close walking to Hilo downtown and driving distance to tourist places. My friends and I stayed in Kevin's home and we loved it. It was beautifully decorated with extra ammenities and well stocked. We were very comfortable and slept well. It was above and beyond our expectations. The owner clearly cares about his guests. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us. We felt like we were in paradise!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kahanu H.

26 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

This was my second time staying here and I hope to return again soon. Well stocked with everything we needed. Beautiful landscaped yard. I loved sitting at the dining table looking out at all of the beautiful plants.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

25 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Hawaii vacation

The best location, 3 minutes from downtown Hilo. Also so convenient for visiting the falls and botanical gardens. The house is charming, even better in person, we all loved the details that made us feel special. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

11 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house and great location!

Pictures don’t do this house justice! The way it is furnished is truly beautiful! We really enjoyed our stay and loved that the kitchen was stocked for cooking. The lanai was perfect and the landscaping was beautiful. We walked to town multiple times and enjoyed the close proximity!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Brandon M.

16 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Would Stay Again!

Nice, clean home, and great property. Landscape was amazing!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

14 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

The best house in Hilo

We loved everything about it. It was the perfect configuration for us, had all the amenities we needed and wanted, was close to town in a great spot. And it is decorated beautifully. We are college art teachers and we loved everything from the bed covers to the garden to the decorative items in the cases in the house. Just the best!

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex Y.

1 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Stay in Hilo

We had the best time staying here with our family. The home is very charming and was spotless. I've never seen a kitchen or bathroom as well stocked as we did here. We even enjoyed some of the snorkel gear we found. There were a few friendly lizards in and around the house, but nothing that bothered us. We really loved the sound of the frogs at night. It's also a great location to explore Hilo, Volcano National Park, and anything on the east side of the island. We hope to return again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

cindy k.

25 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet oasis with great access to downtown Hilo, close to waterfalls and drive to Volcanos

This is a beautiful, old, quiet neighborhood property. The garden has some spectacular plantings, the screened in porch is a delight. Kevin was so very kind, helpful and responsive during the entire process. The kitchen is new, both kitchen and bathrooms were very well stocked, a new washer and dryer and very comfortable beds. Thank you so much for providing this home. Mahalo.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022