Parklike 4 bedroom AnthuriumHouse, 3+ acres, peaceful, gated, convenient
5.0
Outstanding(12 Reviews)House in Hilo, HI
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
Spacious house surrounded by anthuriums, lush " old growth" Ohia trees and other exotic ferns, palms and rare plants. 15 minutes from Rainbow Falls and the hospital. 20 minutes to downtown. 30 minutes to the airport and beaches. 40 minutes to the Volcano. Lots of private parking. Quiet, secure with locked outside gate, fresh forest air, pure Hawaiian (County) water. Be serenaded by the calls of the Coqui frogs at night and chirping of birds in the morning. Fast internet. Great for families, remote work groups and retreats.
Steve’s comments:
When we retired we could have moved anywhere in Hawaii. People ask why we chose to live in Hilo and not sunny Kona. For many reasons. The air in Hilo is fresh and humid. Our skin stays moist and rash free. We look and feel younger. The water is pure and tasty, filtered by the lava and delivered by the County. The temperatures are moderate all year round, averaging 75 degrees F. Yes, there is more rain in Hilo, but that creates the lush tropical forest with its abundance of rich oxygen. The anthuriums surrounding the house once planted require no care. The combination of rain, sun and shade make these and many other plants maintenance free. We feel close to nature.
We moved to Hilo for its ideal environment, but we discovered much more. King Kamehameha, who conquered and united the Hawaiian Islands, could have chosen any island on which to live, but preferred the Big Island as his home and headquarters. The Big Island is dotted with cultural sites of temples, villages, and history of those early days. The Big Island is where Captain Cook, the missionaries and sugar plantation immigrants first landed. That history is embedded in the culture of the Big Island.
Then there is the constantly fuming Kilauea volcano in Volcano National Park with it’s many wonderful trails. Mauna Kea is considered the highest mountain in the world, if measured from its base in the deep ocean. It is sometimes covered in snow in winter. Because its clear skies, the mountain is home to some of the greatest telescopes in the world.
Hilo has a small town flavor with its laid back life style and friendly people. Life goes on at a slow pace and makes for a relaxed and stress free experience. After centuries of mixing, there is no dominate race, but a mixture of many racial backgrounds; Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese,Filipino, Korean, Portuguese, and many more. Their common language is also a mixture called pidgin English.
There are sights and sounds that are unique. You will wake to the cheerful rustle of bird song and sleep to the serenade of the mating coqui frogs. Wild chickens and pigs abound.
We have tried to capture these experiences at the Anthurium House and hope you enjoy them, as much as we have over the years.
Your hosts, Steve and Noko.
Aloha!
Steve’s comments:
When we retired we could have moved anywhere in Hawaii. People ask why we chose to live in Hilo and not sunny Kona. For many reasons. The air in Hilo is fresh and humid. Our skin stays moist and rash free. We look and feel younger. The water is pure and tasty, filtered by the lava and delivered by the County. The temperatures are moderate all year round, averaging 75 degrees F. Yes, there is more rain in Hilo, but that creates the lush tropical forest with its abundance of rich oxygen. The anthuriums surrounding the house once planted require no care. The combination of rain, sun and shade make these and many other plants maintenance free. We feel close to nature.
We moved to Hilo for its ideal environment, but we discovered much more. King Kamehameha, who conquered and united the Hawaiian Islands, could have chosen any island on which to live, but preferred the Big Island as his home and headquarters. The Big Island is dotted with cultural sites of temples, villages, and history of those early days. The Big Island is where Captain Cook, the missionaries and sugar plantation immigrants first landed. That history is embedded in the culture of the Big Island.
Then there is the constantly fuming Kilauea volcano in Volcano National Park with it’s many wonderful trails. Mauna Kea is considered the highest mountain in the world, if measured from its base in the deep ocean. It is sometimes covered in snow in winter. Because its clear skies, the mountain is home to some of the greatest telescopes in the world.
Hilo has a small town flavor with its laid back life style and friendly people. Life goes on at a slow pace and makes for a relaxed and stress free experience. After centuries of mixing, there is no dominate race, but a mixture of many racial backgrounds; Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese,Filipino, Korean, Portuguese, and many more. Their common language is also a mixture called pidgin English.
There are sights and sounds that are unique. You will wake to the cheerful rustle of bird song and sleep to the serenade of the mating coqui frogs. Wild chickens and pigs abound.
We have tried to capture these experiences at the Anthurium House and hope you enjoy them, as much as we have over the years.
Your hosts, Steve and Noko.
Aloha!
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Hilo, HI
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(12 Reviews)5.0
I brought my hula haumana from Texas to the Big Island for an educational trip. I am originally from O'ahu, but even as a child, the Big Island was a special place to me. After this trip, and staying in the beautiful anthurium home, it's even more special of a place. Steve, Noko, and Akikio were wonderful and attentive hosts. The home is absolutely stunning, we did not want for anything. The communication prior to arrival was excellent and we enjoyed sharing our journey with them. Will absolutely stay here again the next time I'm in Hilo!!!
5.0
My husband and his coworkers enjoyed their stay in this beautiful home. Steve was a wonderful host. They were quick to respond to messages/questions we had. The location is perfect. A hidden gem away from busier town area, yet still close enough to town for convenience. We would definitely choose them again for future trips to Hilo. Highly recommended.
5.0
We absolutely loved our stay at the Anthurium house. Noko and Akiko were very responsive to all our questions and needs. The BBQ was out of order when we arrived and they had a brand new one for us the next day. The house is beautiful and had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. The best part was their friendly dog Sky we got to play with! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
5.0
Lovely all around
5.0
This is a great place. I personally tend to not rent places where the owner is nearby. In this case, the owner and caretaker live just up the driveway and around a bend...but aside from being greeted and shown around by the caretaker we never saw the owners, aside from a gracious invitation to a presentation in Hilo toward the end of our visit that we were unable to attend. The other thing that might put renters off is the 20 minute drive to downtown Hilo. In fact it is a beautiful and uncrowded drive, unlike other drives from outlying areas into Hilo. The property is spacious, immaculate and beautiful, surrounded by tropical plants and giant ferns. I would return to this property at any time and hope to do so. Thank you, owners, for a great rental
5.0
Beautiful property and home in rural Hilo area. It’s a bit out of the way, but the drive is beautiful and the kids enjoyed themselves.
5.0
The Anthurium House was well furnished. The dishes, cups, glasses, dinnerware, and cookware were sufficient. The bedrooms, towels, and shampoo and body wash were sufficient. Our visit was relaxing and the pace was slow, easy and chill. Hilo Town was less than a 30-minute drive away. The property has many ferns and anthuriums. We enjoyed our stay at the Anthurium House.
5.0
We had a great 8 night stay. The property was very clean and exactly as shown in the listing. We had two couples and three kids and still had a bed to spare. The outdoor shower was everyone's favorite!
The owners were very responsive to any questions that we had and the property was well stocked with snorkel gear so you don't have to rent any if you don't want to. The frogs were loud, but by the second night we were used to them and they sang us to sleep. (If you need absolute quiet to sleep, Hilo is probably not the place for you to visit!)
The property is a little out of town, which is exactly what we wanted. I definitely recommend staying here if you are traveling to the Hilo side of the Big Island!
5.0
Noko & Steve were great hosts and the home was just as pictured. Very clean and easy to get to, located just up the mountain from Hilo and well equipped with essentials. They were very accommodating as we had bad weather roll through during our stay and made sure we had everything we needed. Great communication and great hosts.
5.0
We loved the location of the property. Very quiet street and private. We saw wild chickens and pigs running around on the main road and the landscape of the property was amazing! It really was perfect for us to get to the National Park, Pahoa, or Hilo.
House was large enough for our party of 7 + baby. Sadly (our group should have been 9 + baby) we had two members of our party get sick and couldn’t make it on the trip so they had to cancel. The house is listed as being able to accommodate 10 but what they don’t tell you is there is an additional person charge for anyone in your group over 6 people. So we had over $400 in additional charges and we couldn’t get a refund for the extra two people that had to cancel.
Access to the house was convenient with a code but the code didn’t work when we arrived but the host got back to us within 30 minutes and provided a new code.
The outdoor space is wonderful and we all really enjoyed the outdoor shower! Mahalo for this location!
5.0
Nice, secluded home where my whole family was able to stay in. 20 mins to Hilo and about 30 mins to Volcano! Had all the amenities for a memorable stay! Very nice, thoughtful owners!
5.0
The property was great. The owners were very nice and helped with any minor issue we had. We truly enjoyed our stay and recommend it.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Hilo?
The average price for a rental in Hilo is $342 per night. This rental is $656 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Parklike 4 bedroom AnthuriumHouse, 3+ acres, peaceful, gated, convenient . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Parklike 4 bedroom AnthuriumHouse, 3+ acres, peaceful, gated, convenient pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Parklike 4 bedroom AnthuriumHouse, 3+ acres, peaceful, gated, convenient ?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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