Waterfront condo w/ shared pool & private lanai- steps to shops & restaurants
Apartment in Hilo, HI
3 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this apartment rental
Maunaloa Shores 403
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This centrally located condo is the perfect spot to host your next vacation. The canopy of monkey trees allows the the ocean peak through while offering plenty of privacy. Listen to the soft crash of the waves from your private lanai, while a gate off the back of the property leads directly to the beach. Or spend your days in the shared pool. Assorted beach gear is provided during your stay for maximum adventure potential!
What's nearby:
Maunaloa Shores is a perfect home base for exploring East Hawaii and beyond. Enjoy multiple beach parks in the immediate area with Carlsmith Beach Park right next door, and Richardson’s, Onekahakaha, Leleiwi, and Four Mile beach parks all close by. Fine dining at the Seaside Restaurant is available right across the street. Historic downtown Hilo, with more restaurants, shops, museums, theaters, and entertainment, is just four miles away. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is 31 miles southwest. Major improvements to Saddle Road have drastically reduced the drive time between the east and west sides of the island, making cross-island day trips very reasonable.
Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen (no dishwasher)
No air conditioning
Elevator in the building
Shared coin-op laundry facilities on-site
This property is managed by Vacasa Hawaii.
GE-142-516-4288-01 TA-142-516-4288-01
Stays over 28 nights may be eligible for a fee waiver.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
This rental is located on floor 4.
Security camera details: 28 active cameras are installed on the outside perimeters of the building. These cameras point to the common ground areas, the point to the pool (two cameras in total), the back of the building (one camera), the entry (one camera that which is capable of close zooming) to read license plates, the area behind the lobby, and the parking lot. Cameras do not record sound and are on 24/7.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
This centrally located condo is the perfect spot to host your next vacation. The canopy of monkey trees allows the the ocean peak through while offering plenty of privacy. Listen to the soft crash of the waves from your private lanai, while a gate off the back of the property leads directly to the beach. Or spend your days in the shared pool. Assorted beach gear is provided during your stay for maximum adventure potential!
What's nearby:
Maunaloa Shores is a perfect home base for exploring East Hawaii and beyond. Enjoy multiple beach parks in the immediate area with Carlsmith Beach Park right next door, and Richardson’s, Onekahakaha, Leleiwi, and Four Mile beach parks all close by. Fine dining at the Seaside Restaurant is available right across the street. Historic downtown Hilo, with more restaurants, shops, museums, theaters, and entertainment, is just four miles away. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is 31 miles southwest. Major improvements to Saddle Road have drastically reduced the drive time between the east and west sides of the island, making cross-island day trips very reasonable.
Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen (no dishwasher)
No air conditioning
Elevator in the building
Shared coin-op laundry facilities on-site
This property is managed by Vacasa Hawaii.
GE-142-516-4288-01 TA-142-516-4288-01
Stays over 28 nights may be eligible for a fee waiver.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
This rental is located on floor 4.
Security camera details: 28 active cameras are installed on the outside perimeters of the building. These cameras point to the common ground areas, the point to the pool (two cameras in total), the back of the building (one camera), the entry (one camera that which is capable of close zooming) to read license plates, the area behind the lobby, and the parking lot. Cameras do not record sound and are on 24/7.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of Hilo, HI
££££
Ratings and reviews
4.0 / 5.0
A great place to stay while we were paddling at the World Sprints at Bayfront Park. Not walking distance but with free buses and Uber, we did well. The ocean swimming and snorkeling right out back was excellent.
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our stay there. The on site manager for the complex was there when we arrived and was very helpful, enabling us to get the keys from the lockbox. The unit was clean and nicely decorated. The sounds of the birds, frogs?, and ocean were very relaxing.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved our stay. It was clean and. Great location. Details for check in were great. It would have been nice to have at least salt and pepper already there. Further, the keypad to enter the property took several tries to make it work. Not fun. Low battery? This needs to be addressed ASAP. Otherwise. Loved it. Thanks!
5.0 / 5.0
This property is located right next to Carl Smith beach. This is a great place for families to stay at.
5.0 / 5.0
This property is located on beach row! You can snorkel right next door. The lanai is screened in and has a view through the trees of the ocean. Great place for morning coffee. I would stay here again...
2.0 / 5.0
Unit is not clean, fridge was dead, they had a small bar fridge so obv they knew it wasn’t working. Horrible check-in as we had gone to Costco. VACASA property management really hard to get a hold of. Had to push to get a working fridge. Unit was not clean. Sand on the counters in the bathroom. Beach chairs were old. No cooler so we had to buy one. Absolutely no stock of cooking oils (usually there is some). Unit has a bad smell so you have to keep windows open all the time.
5.0 / 5.0
Had a great time in the apartment. Was nicer in person then in the pictures. Would have been nice to have some of the basics for cooking like, Olive Oil and salt and pepper. The lagoon/ tide pool next tot he property were also amazing.
3.0 / 5.0
Not as comfortable as other units we've stayed in at the same address.
Map of parking stall helpful, in rain and dark.
Double check entry code- both didn’t work.
Utensils greasy, washed everything we used 1st.
Patio slider needs service. Master B/R blinds not acceptable. No instructions for TV. Fridge doesn't work. Replacement mini fridge leaks. Extra kitchen towels helpful.
Location great if you want peace & quiet, right on water. We'll return again, but not to this unit. Property Mgt needs to upgrade unit owner's responsibility to his guests.
5.0 / 5.0
Really enjoyed Emerald Key 203! Sat on the balcony and watched the dolfins while we drank our coffee and took photos of great sunrises and sunsets!! We met super nice people and enjoyed how quiet it was. We would rent this condo again and again!!! We did a lot of cooking and would suggest some new frying pans.
5.0 / 5.0
Sleeping with the sounds of the waves. Hilo is as beautiful as all the locals that are so welcoming.
5.0 / 5.0
Asome thank you 😊
3.0 / 5.0
The sounds of the ocean and birds along with the view with the beach park outside.
4.0 / 5.0
This condo overlooks Carlsmith Beach so the ocean sound is a lovely background. Very nice screened lanai above the trees with glimpses of the cove It’s a few blocks out of downtown Hilo so we ended up driving particularly as it rained a lot Bed was comfortable and there were plenty of towels. No AC and no washer/ dryer. The kitchen had adequate pans and dish ware. BUT BE WARNED - there is NOTHING in the way of staples for cooking. No salt or pepper, oil, vinegar, spices,foil, or storage containers. At least 14 coffee cups which I would have traded for something useful. The other major flaw is check in and entry. Directions for entry are confused and contradictory. You need a key for the elevator and only 1 per unit. The lockbox is jammed onto a bar in a dark cabinet with no way to operate it easily. The door code is ridiculous- 10 digits so you have to keep your phone or a slip of paper in your pocket at all times. Could also really use a screen door as the breeze comes from that direction.
1.0 / 5.0
We loved the views of the beach so much. They were incredible. We could see the beach, people, clouds, and hear the children laughing. The last Lanai also was perfectly Situated. The only negative was paying VRBO ALMOST $200. I wish we could have booked it through Vacasa instead of wasting that $. Please send us info in doing our vacations directly through your service.
5.0 / 5.0
This is a very nice older property. Great location for sight seeing. Beautiful view from bedroom and balcony. Beautiful beach park next door. The VACASA people are wonderful and helped with a couple of minor problems we had. I highly recommend this condo.
5.0 / 5.0
This property is in a great out of the way area. There is a great small beach area right next to the property and downtown Hilo is just down the road. We have system in this building before and spotless come back again. It had everything we needed.
4.0 / 5.0
It was comfortably furnished, had plenty of kitchen dishes, appliances, cookware, etc. We loved being close to Carlsmith Beach as it was a great place to gather with our family in Hawaii. We found the residents and management at Mauna Loa Shores very friendly and helpful.
2.5 / 5.0
Clean. Very good position near beach.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful week in this condo. Very clean and well prepared for us. Fully equipped kitchen and loved the boogie boards provided.
5.0 / 5.0
Good location by a swimming beach and tidepools.
This was a perfect base for our week-long stay in Hilo. Was clean and everything worked in the unit. We enjoyed looking down at the ocean tide pools and "jungle" from our deck and windows. The pool was clean and fun for our 7-year-old daughter. We didn't get much communication from the management company until a couple days prior to our arrival, but then there was a flury of info from them.
4.0 / 5.0
Simple but sweet
It met our needs for our 2 nights stay in the Hilo side. Simple and clean unit. Had all we needed for our short stay. Access to the beach next door,Carlsmith beach park. That’s was the main reason for our stay. The beautiful beach. Till next time,Hilo.
4.0 / 5.0
great location
The apartment building is located on the beach with a gorgeous view and very convenient to stay in. This time we are rating this home with 4 stars instead of 5 because we were only given one key to access the elevator when we are two people with different interests at different times. We've been renting vacation homes for years now and always have been given two sets of keys - one for the lockbox and another inside the home. Last year we were given two keys. However, the home was very clean and comfortable to stay in, and would probably come again if we didn't have the key issue.
4.0 / 5.0
Great family beach next door at the park
Access to this area is through an industrial park. The area then becomes a local neighborhood and several wonderful park beaches. The locals set up canopies, prepare food, and really enjoy the beaches. It is a wonderful family atmosphere.
4.0 / 5.0
Hilo condo
Good. Check in could have been clearer but a good stay in Hilo
5.0 / 5.0
Absolutely gorgeous
The location of the property lends itself for a peaceful relaxing atmosphere. The views are fantastic and the location to the tide pool type shores is just feet away from the condo.
We hope to come again!
4.0 / 5.0
Hawaii vacation
Well equipped kitchen, great location, and secure. Living room furniture and bed needs upgraded. No pillows for the second bedroom. Folks upstairs and a child that they let run day and night. Very annoying. Emailed management and never heard from them, disappointing.
4.0 / 5.0
Interesting stay
Place looks beautiful with that jungle outback only issue is the noisy frogs at night.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing!
This was truly an amazing rental! The location and rental were beautiful! Very family friendly rental, really loved that there were toys for the kids! Thank you for making this rental so great for our kids! They truly enjoyed their time there!
5.0 / 5.0
Beach access,pool,kitchen
4.0 / 5.0
Fabulous location and space!
We loved being next door to the beach and the space had everything you need for a perfect vacation!
4.0 / 5.0
Nice place
Property was clean location was fantastic. Pool was older but very well maintained.
4.0 / 5.0
Maunaloa Shores
Very nice
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent location - we loved being on Turtle Bay and having ocean sounds at night.
Everything was as described and very convenient 10 minutes drive to downtown. We really enjoyed strolling through town and sampling the local wares.
4.0 / 5.0
Good value for price
Furniture was worn from lots of use and not all together comfortable.
5.0 / 5.0
Location, location, location!
This is smallish two bedroom condo in a fantastic location just outside of downtown Hilo. Right next to a great swimming lagoon and beach park. Nice views of the ocean as well. Could not of asked for anything better for the two nights we spent in Hilo. It’s not very big, but it works, would book again. The only issue is trying to find your key’s lockbox amongst all the other lockboxes. There has to be a better way!
5.0 / 5.0
Nice quiet apartment
Enjoyed our stay here. The location is a bit out of town, but the building is quiet and the access to the bay for swimming and snorkeling more than makes up for it. Comfortable furniture and a great screened in lanai (patio).
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful Basecamp for our adventures in Hilo
This property was amazing! Thundering surf just outside lulling us to sleep every night, clean, great security, quiet area. Everything was wonderful!
5.0 / 5.0
beachfront location
Right on the beach with a deck overlooking the water
5.0 / 5.0
Minor complaint
My only complaint was a lack of extra shower gel containers. I had only one which did not last for the duration
4.0 / 5.0
Mauna Loa Shores 403
The building is older but very well maintained. The unit was neat, clean and well appointed. The screened lanai was a real plus, allowing us to eat, relax and watch turtles swim at near-by Carl Smith Beach Park. We enjoyed our stay and will likely return.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Hilo?
The average price for a rental in Hilo is £180 per night. This rental is £281 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Waterfront condo w/ shared pool & private lanai- steps to shops & restaurants. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Waterfront condo w/ shared pool & private lanai- steps to shops & restaurants. Enjoy the water!
Is Waterfront condo w/ shared pool & private lanai- steps to shops & restaurants pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Waterfront condo w/ shared pool & private lanai- steps to shops & restaurants?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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