It was so enjoyable making it an annual event

Can't beat the location here with such easy access to beach parks, and a quick drive to downtown Hilo. Great family stay to explore the area. Easy communication and access.

A decent place to stay considering the price. Was a good place for 6 adults with plenty of room for all. It was noted that the first level has a different outside entrance which isn't always ideal - so be sure that works for your group. Kitchen and other areas were well stocked with essentials and extras. The location was great except that there is another larger rental house nearby (20 feet) so you'll hear conversations/noise from there. Owner was very good with all communication and was proactive in providing lots of detailed info and responded to questions/comments right away.

This beautiful beach property is right beside some of the best snorkeling on the Big Island. We went out for a quick snorkel on our last morning and were able to observe 16 sea turtles! Richard is a great host that communicates clearly, quickly, and is kind.

My family enjoyed our stay in the house. The kids especially enjoyed being able to walk across the street and snorkel with turtles. The owner is very available and helpful. We appreciated the information book with all the details and opinions.

Wow this property was wonderful for our family of 8. We loved the room set up, the number of bathrooms, kitchen and all needed supplies, the sporting equipment, especially the snorkeling gear. There was even sand toys for the kids. The property itself was perfect. We walked across the street to great beaches. Thank you so much for helping make our trip excellent!!

This place was perfect for our family. The host was very easy to get a hold of and the house had everything we needed. We only had to walk across the street to see sea turtles! Its a great spot just slightly out of the busy area of town. I would highly recommend staying more then a day in Hilo. You can find so many places to get away from crowds.

Awesome property

Great spot, convenient location - and we were there for the eruption which you could see from most places in Hilo. Until next time.

What a lovely place to vacation! Very clean and comfortable. The host was very accommodating. The views are to die for! I never imagined how special this place could be. The park right across the street is home to many sea turtles, one of my favorite highlights of my Hawaiian adventure. And it’s right across the street! And a very quiet street it was! The tree out front is surely to impress - so immense and beautiful. This place was a winner all the way around!

Property owner provided all of the check in information in advance. Very responsive to a couple of question we had while we were there and their recommendations for activities were awesome.

We loved our stay in Hilo. We had tons of space - loved having multiple bathrooms. The kitchen is well stocked. All the toiletries were an unexpected plus.

We had a great stay here! So close to a little beach that was perfect for young kids and for snorkeling for adults! We saw lots of turtles! The yard was beautiful with lots of fruit trees. House is big and was perfect for our family!

It was great to be walking distance from the beach. Great relaxing stay.

We were a family of 12 and really enjoyed our time here in Hilo:) The location was absolutely perfect! We really enjoyed the kayak, drinking our coffee across the street, snorkeling, watching the sun set, and walking to all the ‘beaches’ and coves! We saw more turtles than we could count! The house was comfortable for our entire family… we cooked at the house a lot, played games, and enjoyed lots of family time. The temp was comfortable in the house and we never felt like we needed ac! It is a tropical climate… so be prepared for house geckos and bugs:) Honeslty if you are looking for a resort stay in one, but if you are wanting more of a chill vibe, with easy access to the ocean, and no crowds this is the perfect place! We would stay here again any time!

This is an older Hilo home with need for repairs and updates. IT was clean and nice to walk across the street to the rocky beach area. The kids in our family had a hard time with ants and bugs but are not use to being in the rainest town in USA!!

The place was great. It had everything we needed. Views were amazing and we were so close to a great snorkeling beach which was what we came for. I love the big island and this was the perfect way to experience it

We very much enjoyed the home. We had plenty of room and the home was well stocked. Even though it rained a lot while we were there, we were able to enjoy many outside activities. The location of this house is what makes it special; being directly across from a nice park and swim area was wonderful. We especially enjoyed watching and listening to the many sounds and sights of a rain forest. Hopefully we can come back again.

Well stocked, quiet neighborhood with lovely parks close by. The upper part of the house with 2 comfortable bed, 2 bath. Kitchen well stocked. The lower level with 4 rooms (1 bathroom included). Could use a little updating in the lower level, TV was not available but property manager was there when we arrived and fully informed us of this. Enjoyed seeing the pigs and chicken roaming the area! Thanks for letting us stay in your homey place!

The house was beautiful and conveniently located in Hilo. The views from the living were gorgeous and we can’t wait to stay here again soon. Mahalo for a fabulous stay.

We stayed at this vacation rental for 5 nights. The house is very spacious and all we need were provided. The best of this property is its location, just a few minutes walk to Richardson Ocean Park where we enjoyed snorkeling and sea turtle watching every single day. Wonderful Vacation!! Thanks ;-) Chieko

I’ve rented numerous other vacation homes in many countries and this experience is on the top of the list. The location is second to none if you’re looking for nature - rock pools teaming with fish and sea turtles less than 50m from your front door. It is a short 15 mins drive to the farmer’s market, several supermarkets and big box stores, but you feel as though you are away from it all. You can hear the birds and crickets - it’s magical. It is also situated on an island full of outdoor excursions. Aside from snorkelling at our doorstep, we enjoyed manta ray snorkelling, hiking to Green Sands Beach, cliff jumping at the most southerly point of USA. The house is large, and although there is no air conditioning, it turns out you don’t need it at all. There is a natural cooling breeze from the hill and the house is full of windows. Even if you arrive and it is a bit musty because the windows had been closed and there hasn’t been a guest for a few days (we arrive past midnight and this was the case), open all of the windows and in 3-4 minutes it is completely aired, cooled and refreshed. The house is furnished not as a rental property to maximize returns, but as a home. It has all the comforts I have at home: good appliances, ample cookware, dishes and condiments; nice washrooms, well stocked towels and cleaning supplies; sporting equipment and even extra sun block. The host, Richard, is super organized and very generous - one of the best I have ever met. He is second to none with suggestions, responsiveness and thoughtfulness of how to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable. When I notified him that my friend might be coming to visit me from Oahu as a last minute decision, he okayed it and refused to accept extra money for her stay. In his own words, he doesn’t go after the small stuff. That’s just it - everything is stocked and built here generously to ensure you enjoy your time. It’s not about the small stuff to make a profit. I particularly like this place because it is large and has two floors with washrooms on both. It can easily accommodate two families, but it was great for us that our teenagers were on a different floor. It was like they had their own place. I would love to come back. Next door is an even larger house, also owned by Richard, which would make this perfect for large family gatherings or school reunion vacation spot. I highly recommend this place and I don’t usually write reviews.

We would definitely stay here again! Everything was perfect!

Had a great vacation. Location was good. We weren’t there for the night life so the Hilo side of the island was perfect. House could use some work but was adequate for what we needed.

We had a lovely time at this home. It had everything we needed to have a wonderful experience. There was more than enough equipment (snorkels, mask, fins, coolers, etc) to outfit our family. It’s wildly apparent the owner strives to make his home, a home for anyone staying here. Thanks to the home owner.

Perfect getaway retreat for a big family or group of friends. The bottom three rooms are secluded from the top floor, which has the kitchen and two more rooms. It worked perfect for our family. The house is also packed with all your necessities for a great beach day! No need to bring your own snorkel etc! Thanks so much, Richard!

One of our party contracted Covid 19 just before the trip. Had to cancel.. Richard was very nice about the late cancellation.

House was perfect location and so much to do in the area. Loved the list of activities and directions included. House was fully stocked and lots of room.

Cozy and comfortable home with great views. Convenient to everything. Lovely beach park almost in the front yard. We really enjoyed our stay.

We were a family gathering of 10 adults and a baby. The Orchid House had a lot of room for all of us. The house offered a large common area where we could get together for meals and socializing as well as spaces where people could get away for privacy, Richard provided excellent advice on where to shop and what to see. We had a wonderful stay there.

We had a great week in Hilo. The only "downside" to this property is the closeness to the other building. This was clearly identified in the listing and not a huge deal. It was challenging for us to keep our younger kids quiet until 8am. Otherwise, communication was great. Would recommend!

Right across the street from outstanding cove. Perfect location. Very spacious property. Excellent accommodations for our family trip. And Richard is a remarkable host.