A very cute and well amenitized house that great for singles and couples that want to get away. Older kids are ok too but not the best for younger kids. The host of available if you need help (and we did) but otherwise let’s you keep to yourself.

The Bamboo retreat is located on beautiful grounds and my family enjoyed gazing at the lovely scenery from the many windows or the lanai and walking around the property as well. The star gazing and the sound of the coqis at night are part of our wonderful memories of our stay. The owner, Linda provided so many thoughtful amenities on the inside as well including bottled water, coffee, cream and vanilla sugar. Our daughter is in grad school in Hilo and we would happily stay at the Bamboo Retreat on our next visit!

Wonderful home and property hi above Hilo. Beautiful birdsong evening and morning. We’ll splinted and immaculate. There were a lot of condiments, coffee and tea. Friendly host.

Couldn’t be happier. Amazing porch, thoughtful layout, and there was even coffee and cream. Great communication. Just an all-around great stay.

Beautiful landscaping attracts lots of birds and privacy. Cool breezes through screened windows. Beautiful hardwood floors.

From the first glimpse of the property from the driveway we knew we were in a special place. Once we saw the house with its welcoming verandas we knew we were in our perfect place. The house is beautiful and spacious and filled with lovely art, painted pottery and a pleasing, comfortable mix of eclectic furnishings. The master bathroom tile is a work of art, designed and produced by the owner herself we learned. WiFi was strong for working remotely. The house is well equipped with all you need. The grounds are so lovely with native flowers, fruit trees bamboo stands. And the birds are plentiful, diverse and entertaining. All in all, we would return in a heartbeat!

Great place to relax and unwind!!

We are a family of four with two teenage kids. We stayed the weekend in this home and it was a great experience. There are a lot of fruit trees and flowers on the property and it was interesting to see all the different varieties. It rained quite a bit while we stayed here in March and the frogs made some noise at night. Fortunately, we had packed some earplugs and it was no issue. It was a great introduction to our first trip to the big Island of Hawaii. Linda, who lives on property was great in showing us around and talking about the different varieties of plants. It was interesting for all of us. Would not hesitate to rent here again

We had a wonderful stay at the Bamboo Retreat. Lovely place!

Great place and management. We would go back for sure.

The house is beautiful and the yard has many wonderful flowers, flowering bushes and of course giant bamboo. This is a house and property that has lots of love in it. Linda the owner and Cathy the property manger were both helpful and lovely to talk with. I highly recommend this gorgeous property for a fabulous vacation in Hilo.

peaceful location and super comfortable home. Everything was there to make us enjoy our stay. The property owner and manager couldn't have been nicer or more welcoming.

peaceful location and super comfortable home. Everything was there to make us enjoy our stay. The property owner and manager couldn't have been nicer or more welcoming.

My friends and I loved this place! It's very tastefully furnished and decorated, so much so that it's just enjoyable to be in. This might be the best interior designed house I've been in. I certainly learned a couple things about how to arrange and decorate a home from staying here.The house is set far back from the road through a garden like grove of trees. There are three avocado trees that we got fresh fruit from during our stay, as well as some citrus.The kitchen is very well equipped with good quality dishes, utensils, etc, and there were also towels, snorkel gear, a yoga mat. There's a smart TV for streaming and good internet. We loved the water! The house collects rainwater as its water supply. It tastes like bottled water on tap!Linda and Ron live on the property. Their cabins are spaced enough away that the main property still feels private. They're available via text messaging and were responsive when we asked for help with a clogged sink.The only thing I can think of lacking is tupperware in the kitchen. We stored some leftover in ziplock bags and saran wrap over bowls.Overall 5 Stars!

My friends and I loved this place! It's very tastefully furnished and decorated, so much so that it's just enjoyable to be in. This might be the best interior designed house I've been in. I certainly learned a couple things about how to arrange and decorate a home from staying here. The house is set far back from the road through a garden like grove of trees. There are three avocado trees that we got fresh fruit from during our stay, as well as some citrus. The kitchen is very well equipped with good quality dishes, utensils, etc, and there were also towels, snorkel gear, a yoga mat. There's a smart TV for streaming and good internet. We loved the water! The house collects rainwater as its water supply. It tastes like bottled water on tap! Linda and Ron live on the property. Their cabins are spaced enough away that the main property still feels private. They're available via text messaging and were responsive when we asked for help with a clogged sink. The only thing I can think of lacking is tupperware in the kitchen. We stored some leftover in ziplock bags and saran wrap over bowls. Overall 5 Stars!

What a great home to stay while vacationing! Everything was perfect for our family and there is nothing like the singing of birds to greet us in the morning.

Lovely house, well supplied, comfortable, clean. Beautiful yard, Ron was great to chat with. Nice location, quiet. Hilo area was fun to visit, lots to do and see. Visiting from Canada and would stay again. Mahola

The property was as described. Our stay could not have been any better!!

Bamboo Retreat provided the perfect place to call home during our Hawaiian stay. Ron and Linda are kind and generous. It seems we had the most comfortable place to rest and enjoy all the aspects of the beauty of the island. Why go anywhere else?!

Beautiful house with nice amenities, absolutely peaceful. Contact with owner was unnecessary because everything worked.

We loved our time in this large beautiful house. The house is a 20 minute drive from town and provided everything that we needed for a comfortable stay. We started each morning with coffee on the beautiful porch. If we are ever in the area again, we will absolutely stay again.

Enjoyed sitting in lanais surrounding the house, immersed in vibrant colorful vegetation and birds Loved home grown avocado and lemons together with local fruits that welcomed us The house is perfectly equipped (and more) in kitchen and bath, beautifully decorated, clean and fresh. So much attention to details in a useful way The owner Linda is a wonderful person to chat with, Ron the ground keeper is friendly and gladly give you a tour of the orchard A great place to relax after volcano activities All five of us will gladly come back for a longer stay and were sad to leave

Stunning property - great place to unwind. If you're planning a stay in Hilo, this property can't be beat. The house is fantastic; the property is beautiful and the owner is fabulous to work with. Everything you need is there. Definitely one of the best VRBO experiences we've had.

My family and I absolutely adored this property and could not stop saying how much we loved spending time here. We went on our adventures around the island however, we always rushed “home”. The sheer amount of art and little surprises that we found throughout the house and yard delighted us. The home was clean, cool and BEAUTIFUL. Once I got there I immediately texted all of my sisters to recommend they stay here next time :) Mahalo to the owner for providing such a luxurious retreat for my family to decompress and enjoy Hilo in. Kekai, David and Jasmine

Our stay was wonderful, and the house was beautiful. We're looking forward to coming back next time we're on the Big Island!

This property was an amazing home base for exploring the east side of the Big Island! It was well located near Volcano, Puna and the waterfalls along the northeast east coastline. And while it was central to Hilo so that eating out and grocery shopping were convenient, the property itself felt remote and peaceful - totally relaxing. There are plenty of places to sit outside and enjoy the home’s gardens, and a chorus of frogs lulled us to sleep each night. The house is very well kept and had plenty of space to spread out during our stay. Linda has provided lots of thoughtful touches to make her guests feel welcome- chargers/usb plugs in each of the bedrooms, plenty of fluffy towels and toiletries in the bathrooms, a well stocked kitchen, and fresh flowers all over the house. But the most wonderful touch is the homemade lemon rosemary cookies and bowl of fresh fruit on the table when you arrive. Linda has gone out of her way to make her home a special place to stay and it shows. We would definitely stay here again next time we’re in Hilo!

This property was fabulous. We enjoyed every minute of our stay and would highly recommend it to others looking for more authentic accommodations than a local hotel. The house had everything we needed - fully stocked kitchen, great selection of books and movies, and a beautiful and relaxing property for rest and relaxation. The owners left us delicious fruit, cookies, and coffee to get settled in with. Local grocery store provided everything else we needed. I would highly recommend this property for families or those looking for a retreat from the hotels. Thank you for making our vacation to your beautiful island extra special!

Super beautiful property, great house, tree frogs singing...