Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front
House in Hilo, HI
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
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
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
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Hilo, HI
$$$$
Reviews
2.0
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.
10.0
Great house and very close to downtown Hilo
10.0
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.
10.0
The house was perfect for our needs.
10.0
Beautiful historic Hawaii home. Very nice.
10.0
This is a great spot for us. We have stayed here multiple times and hope to return again.
10.0
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.
10.0
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!
10.0
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!
10.0
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…
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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!
10.0
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
10.0
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.
10.0
Lovely & clean house with well stocked kitchen. We especially enjoyed sitting in the beautiful yard/garden and picking fresh limes!
10.0
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!
5.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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!
8.0
Would Stay Again!
Nice, clean home, and great property. Landscape was amazing!
10.0
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!
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
Great Stay!
Beautiful property inside and out. Lots of high-quality kitchen utensils, which we loved. Very roomy. Many nice personal touches. Highly recommended.
10.0
Wonderful
This is a charming house, well decorated and equipped. The kitchen has all the pots, pan, dishes, mixer, blender, coffee pots…..everything you could want in a kitchen plus it is large!
The bedrooms are very comfortable . Plenty of closet space and drawers. The ceiling fans are very helpful for sleeping in this warm climate.
This house is with in walking distance to downtown Hilo. It’s very convenient to restaurants, grocery store, farmers market and gift shopping. Lots of interesting shops.
Kevin is a very responsive host. The dishwasher broke while we were staying here and he had it replaced within a couple of days! We also had a surprise box of fruit.
I would whole heartedly recommend this home for a stay in Hilo. We definitely will plan a return stay here.
10.0
Comfortable, vintage house, with great location in Hilo
We loved the vintage style, tasteful decor, quiet neighborhood, and easy walking distance of downtown Hilo. The lovely landscaped yard had a wide array of tropical plants and flowers. Recently remodeled, well equipped kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our own meals. Kevin was very kind and responsive to any of our questions. We highly recommend this property to anyone wishing to experience Hilo and the surrounding area. We're already planning a return visit.
10.0
Charming & well-equipped home in great location!
My family of four (12 year old and 8 year old) had a wonderful time in Kevin's home. It was charming, well-equipped, spacious, and comfortable. I was smitten by the character of the home which seamlessly blended original charm with modern conveniences. My daughter fell in love with "her bedroom" and came home intent to recreate it. The kitchen was indeed incredibly well-equipped with sharp knives (to my husband's delight) and thoughtful amenities. The beds were comfortable. The linens were high quality. The outdoor space and screened in porch was lovely. We shared many dinners outside and made use of the grill. The location is fantastic...tucked just on the outskirts of Hilo town, so peaceful, yet a quick walk to the bay, to parks, to the HIlo farmer's market, to shops and restaurants. And, within a 20 minute drive of Akaka Falls and the botanical gardens. We were so smitten with the home, we reached out to Kevin to extend our stay. The home was wonderful and the host was friendly, helpful, and accommodating. We would absolutely stay here again, and will forever more refer to it as "our" Hilo home!
10.0
Tropical Paradise
What an awesome property! Loved our trip to the Big Island. Was in a great location to explore the Hilo area and Volcanoes NP. Although we saw and experienced some incredible things, I think my absolute most favorite memory is waking up just before sunrise and sitting in the room that overlooks the tropical back yard. So peaceful and invigorating. I could have sat there all day with the windows open listening to the rain landing on the metal roof while looking out at the colors in that yard.
10.0
Amazing house & location
This is one of those vacation homes that exceeds expectations. We had four adults and two small children and were quite comfortable. Plenty of space to relax. The outdoor space is a true highlight with fresh fruit available for the pickings and all the charm of a tropical garden. The house is easily walkable to downtown Hilo so the location is perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Only negative comment is that the stairway to the basement isn’t safe for kids so we felt we had to constantly make sure the door was secure so they couldn’t open it and fall down.
10.0
Family Thanksgiving
Best vacation rental we have ever experienced. Better than any hotel. Great fun having the family together
10.0
Close to town
Great location close to town. All the tropical plants are beautiful. House itself very comfortable and feels very Hawaiian.
10.0
Excellent choice for Hilo vacation
This is a beautiful home on a large, lush property. It is close enough to town that you can easily walk in. Everything is very well kept up, the beds and couch are actually really comfortable, the kitchen is totally stocked with anything you could want and then some extra treats. The owner obviously has a flair for decorating as there are lots of fun art pieces and interesting furniture and accents to look at. If you need to watch TV while on vacation, there is a huge one in the master bedroom with every imaginable movie and sports channel. One thing you should be aware of that we initially thought would bother us but then did not at all was that there is no central air conditioning. Instead, there is a big attic fan that sucks air just fine through the house. It gives a nice warm breeze in the house during the day and we actually had to turn it off at night because we would have been too cool otherwise. This felt like a luxurious tropical retreat to us while staying in Hilo and we highly recommend it.
5.0
The house was fabulous, lots of history and charm. The grounds are well taken care of and beautiful . . . the fresh avocados were a treat. The frogs were very active and added to the tropical feel of the property. Kevin is a great host and very attentive to our needs. The location is close to downtown HIlo . . . very convenient. We loved the kitchen . . . very well stocked, chef quality cookware, and sharp knives (thanks!!!).We have no hesitation in recommending this property.
10.0
Ideal Hilo Get Away House
The house was fabulous, lots of history and charm. The grounds are well taken care of and beautiful . . . the fresh avocados were a treat. The frogs were very active and added to the tropical feel of the property. Kevin is a great host and very attentive to our needs. The location is close to downtown HIlo . . . very convenient. We loved the kitchen . . . very well stocked, chef quality cookware, and sharp knives (thanks!!!).
We have no hesitation in recommending this property.
10.0
Central to lots of activities, and food
Perfect ❤️
10.0
Well taken care of home
Perfect place for my family. Lots of different gathering spaces so we didn’t feel crowded. Very well maintained older home. Lots of extra care was taken in the little details. Well stocked with more than we needed. Didn’t feel like we were in a vacation rental. Felt more like visiting family.
10.0
In nature yet short walk to downtown
Both the interior and exterior of the home were picture perfect. The house was a unique chance to relax to the sounds of nature and feeling of remoteness, yet be a short walk to the downtown.
10.0
I love historic houses and this home was so well maintained and beautifully curated. It is walking distance to shopping and food. It exceeded our expectations.
10.0
Nice
Excellent
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Hilo?
The average price for a rental in Hilo is $226 per night. This rental is $139 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front. Enjoy the water!
Is Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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