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

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Property grounds
On the beach, beach towels
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Richardson's Ocean Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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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. We have an unfenced pond so you have to keep an eye on them. Nevertheless we have hosted many.

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


During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Richardson's Ocean Park. Laundry facilities are available. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Richardson's Ocean Park and a 3-minute drive from Carlsmith Beach Park
As a guest of Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 GE-047-798-0672-01, TA-047-798-0672-01

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyoko U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed this unique property, surrounded by nature and wildlife. It is perfect for families with older children.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is fantastic. The setting is incomparable, on lagoons and surrounded by dense rainforest.Pepe was extremely responsive to any issues. The house is better appointed than any other rental property I’ve ever stayed in.
View from the front lanai.
View from the back lanai.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely furnished, and spacious unit with beautiful lanai overlooking a natural titled pond. Each of the bedrooms had first class feds and Full en suite bathrooms. Very effective air conditions for all bedrooms. The location is amazing – right across the street from a beautiful beach with excellent snorkeling and tide pools.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and this property had lots of great things going for it. Pepe, the host was very helpful and even provided his cell phone number so that you could reach him directly verus using the cumbersome VRBO chat system. The highlights of our stay include the perfect location right across the street from a very nice park with a small sandy beach for easy access to the lagoon but also rocks in the deep areas for good snorkeling. The property is very scenic with it's small ponds and very good setback from the road. The property is gated for security and the 3 bedrooms have their own entrances to the deck that surrounds the house which gives lots of privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hilo getaway

Nice taste of the big Island!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wanted to Stay Longer

It was a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kuira Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a great home!!!!

Perfect place to stay while visiting hilo!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

maryann y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NIce place

Great stay for 6 adults. Close to downtown Hilo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfully relaxing property! Enjoyed the ocean across the street! Very well stocked property.

We would definitely rent this place again. Loved watching Koa from the lanai!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Loved this property. They did an amazing remodel recently and it was top notch. I can’t say enough good things about this property. Loved loved loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nahaku K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homestead

Loved it my keiki enjoyed it worth coming back againMahalo nui
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect house for the 4 of us. The location is very close to the park and beaches. The kids enjoyed their private bed and bath. We all very much enjoyed the porch to watch the ocean overlooking the pond with the koi. So relaxing! The owner was also fantastic. Our questions were answered almost immediately! Thank you so much!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

Gorgeous home. Perfect for Hilo. Recommend trying it out!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bill h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is located across the street from a beach park, with additional parks a short walk away. Downtown Hilo is a short drive. This location was perfect for us. The parks offered sea turtles, swimming and snorkeling opportunities, and a great view of Hawaiian life. The home itself was clean and offered all of the amenities we needed. Two of the bedrooms are accessed from doors off the wraparound deck/porch and lock individually. This provided privacy four our two older (young adult) children. Each bedroom in the home has its own bathroom as well. The pond in front offered Kai the koi fish and attracted other wildlife, which was fun to watch.Certain basic groceries were present in the kitchen, which was very helpful as well. The homeowner was responsive and friendly.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicki B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Healing Pond House

Our stay at the lovely healing pond house in Hilo was amazing! It was everything that we hoped it would be. It was clean, updated, in a beautiful location, close to snorkeling and town. Swimming in the pond was a wonderful experience as well. We would definitely recommend it and stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Darren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

MT TRAINING

GREAT HOUSE
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dede R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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