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Hawaiian Hideaway w/ Yard < 2 Miles to Hilo Bay!

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
TV, Netflix, streaming services
Dining
Property grounds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71720 sq ft

Popular amenities

7.4 out of 10
Guests liked the amenities.
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hawaiian Hideaway w/ Yard < 2 Miles to Hilo Bay!

Escape to the Big Island to experience true Hawaiian living and tropical comfort at this 3-bedroom, 2-bath Hilo vacation rental. Enjoy relaxing afternoons in the private backyard before walking to local restaurants like the famous Cafe 100. Or, spend your days tanning and snorkeling at Carlsmith Beach Park before heading back into town to sample the best Hawaiian shaved ice. For adventure seekers, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park makes the perfect day trip to satisfy your hunger for exploration.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Desk Workspace | Free WiFi | Walkable Location

Whether you're a working professional in need of a change of scenery, or a traveler seeking some R&R and family bonding, this home is the ideal destination to experience Hawaii in all of its glory.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Bed | Downstairs Living Room: Full Futon | Additional Sleeping: Crib

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private backyard, tropical trees
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs w/ Netflix (1 TV w/ cable), ceiling fans, 4-person dining table, desk workspace
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, drip coffee maker, tea kettle, water filter, ice maker, spices, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Window A/C unit & 2 portable A/C units, washer & dryer, linens, towels, hair dryer
FAQ: Quiet hours (9:00 PM - 8:00 AM)
ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story house, outdoor stairs required for access
PARKING: Carport (1 vehicle), driveway (1 vehicle)

-- THE LOCATION --

SUN & SAND: Hilo Bayfront Beach Park (1.3 miles), Coconut Island (1.9 miles), Honoli'i Beach Park (3.7 miles), Kealoha Beach Park (4.2 miles), Carlsmith Beach Park (4.7 miles), Richardson Ocean Park (5.6 miles), Kehena Black Sand Beach (31.0 miles)
GET OUTSIDE: Liliʻuokalani Park and Gardens (1.5 miles), Wailuku River State Park (2.6 miles), Rainbow Falls (2.8 miles), Hilo Municipal Golf Course (3.2 miles), Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden (7.9 miles), ʻAkaka Falls State Park (16.3 miles)
LOCAL HOT SPOTS: University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo (0.8 miles), Hilo Daijingu (1.8 miles), Panaewa Rainforest Zoo (4.9 miles)
HAWAIIAN HIGHLIGHTS: Kilauea Visitor Center in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (28.3 miles), Mauna Kea (43.0 miles), Kona (77.0 miles)
EAT + DRINK: Cafe 100 (0.3 miles), Big Island Candies (0.8 miles), Hilo Farmers Market (1.1 miles), Pineapples (1.1 miles), Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center (8.2 miles)
AIRPORTS: Hilo International Airport (2.4 miles), Kona International Airport (75.7 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 2-story home requires 9 steps to enter. While it offers a bedroom and full bath on the main floor, additional interior stairs are required to access all of the bedrooms on lower level
- This home's license numbers are GET-086-548-4800-01 / TA-086-548-4800-01
- Nonconforming Use Certificate Number: NUC 19-1929

Hawaii County Restrictions:
- Quiet hours shall be from 9:00pm to 8:00am, during which time the noise from the rental shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors
- Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area
- Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area
- The STVR (short term vacation rental) shall not be used for commercial purposes

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,720 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Modern House W/private Yard Heart Hilo
Modern House W/private Yard Heart
Modern W/private Yard Heart Hilo
Modern W/private Yard Heart
Hawaiian Bungalow w/ Yard < 2 Miles to Hilo Bay!
Modern House W/private Yard in the Heart of Hilo!
Hawaiian Hideaway w/ Yard < 2 Miles to Hilo Bay! Hilo
351153

About the neighborhood

Map
Hilo, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • Hilo Shopping Center - 3 min walk
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 17 min walk
  • Coconut Island Park - 4 min drive
  • Rainbow Falls - 6 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ola Brew - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mehana Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Don's Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hawaiian Hideaway w/ Yard < 2 Miles to Hilo Bay! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hawaiian Hideaway w/ Yard < 2 Miles to Hilo Bay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hawaiian Hideaway w/ Yard < 2 Miles to Hilo Bay!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hawaiian Hideaway w/ Yard < 2 Miles to Hilo Bay! located?

Situated near the bay, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Hilo Shopping Center, Wailoa River State Park Hawaii, and Wailoa River State Recreation Area. University Theater and Hamakua Heritage Corridor are also within 15 minutes.

Hawaiian Hideaway w/ Yard < 2 Miles to Hilo Bay! Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 29 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Walter, Richmond Hill

Business traveler
Dated furniture, fridge, very uncomfortable couches. Need a tv in the main bedroom and have a larger tv in the living room.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
As expected
Overall it was acceptably clean, I too live in Hawaii with open windows and know what to expect. Given the price, this was more than I expected and I enjoyed my stay immensely. The decor was well done and very esthetically pleasing. Fixing the window screens and cleaning the livingroom a/c unit would seem to be an easy fixes to improve the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennie N., Buckley, WA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Yuck!
Poor quality. Pictures are deceiving. Couches smell like body odor. Torn window screens or no screens at all. Window sills are dirty and paint is peeling off. Front door doesn’t secure completely. Cob webs downstairs. The ceiling fan is falling out of the wall. Crumbs on top and at the bottom of the toaster. Coffee pot with ground remnants and a brown glass pot. Pots and pans are scratched up. Paint over laminated counter tops is peeling off. Stove top is clouded and scratched up. Refrigerator is scratched up. Dried brown something spilled on the cabinets and is still there. Bedroom downstairs stinks. Throw rugs are stained. Bath towels are frayed. White kitchen cabinets show how dirty this place is. Low water pressure. Trash outside was overflowing. Walk through water and mud to get from car park to front door. Plenty of space, it’s quiet, decorated nicely, and is walking distance to stores and restaurants. Seemed to be a safe neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Steven & Jackie G., San Diego, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness
needs TLC
This was one of the worst rentals we ever stayed at. Some parts of it were just grungy but all of it needed a good cleaning and replacement of bug screens. We chose not to contact the host about this as we were only staying for a few nights and spent all our time sightseeing. The A/C mainly created noise without getting the inside of the house to a comfortable temperature. Would certainly never stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Bev L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Absolutely terrible
We arrived to the property and couldn’t stay. The house was not as expected. The house was stifling hot with only window AC units in two of the rooms and they didn’t even blowing cold air. There was little to no air flow in the house and very few windows could be opened. The house was filthy, food in the cupboards, countertops were falling apart, dirty floors, stove, and dead bugs everywhere. We left immediately and filed a claim, to which they denied. This entire experience was a nightmare. I hope this review will save someone the trouble and money spent to this terrible company. I will never rent from them again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pakalana P.

Nice place!
It was a wonderful house and we really did enjoy our stay. But the floors were still pretty dirty, you could actually see some dust bunnies around the corners and edges and we had a 1 year old crawling around. The freezer had grass in it and there were food crumbs on the shelves in the fridge. We really did enjoy our stay though, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Nick H.

Nice home in decent location
We liked the location as it was walkable to some decent restaurants and a market. The place is an older, fairly spacious home with some designer upgrades here and there to make it comfortable. Appliances are older with some wear and tear, but mostly functional. Beds were very comfy and my wife loved the pillows. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, pots and pans, etc. for any cooking needs, but we didn't really make meals during our stay. There were a couple cleanliness issues which I have communicated with the property contact and I'm hoping was just a one time thing. Overall, I'd use the words "adequate", "sufficient" or "satisfactory". Not a lot of "wow" factor, but it is a cute home and it worked out great for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kawika A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this home! Roomy and in a great location! Canʻt wait to come back!
Convenient, easy to check in and out. Management gave clear instructions. An excellent experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Alison P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location
The house was centrally located in Hilo, very convenient. It was well stocked & supplied with lots of kitchen items (dishes, pots, pans etc) and even a variety of condiments. There was nothing we looked for and couldn't find. Appreciated the updated appliances. Very spacious. Ample towels, pillows. It was very muggy in Hilo during our stay and the opening the windows didn't bring in enough air to keep the house cool since not all of the windows could open. The air conditioners had a hard time cooling the rooms especially the main floor upstairs after being closed up with ACs off all day (as requested). Overall we enjoyed our stay and the space afforded in this home. and would recommend it. Suggestion: change out the shower curtain liner as it was stained.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfectly located for Hilo area activities, this property was plenty of space for the 3 of us. Tons of extra room, comfortable beds and living space, was exactly as advertised. If you like cats, Callie from next door was very friendly as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Akash, Santa Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and peaceful area... lot of privacy, homely feeling. Surrounded by greenery, a country life.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family and I stayed to visit family. The location was perfect. Literally home away from home.
Mahalo for sharing your home. My family and I enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect and convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value, very comfortable!
We were able to sleep 7 comfortably on two queens, a twin, a futon, and the couch. The neighborhood is quiet, the house is spacious and comfortable, the kitchen has all the amenities we needed. The location is convenient in Hilo, but we rented a car and drove places every day anyway so that was less of a concern for us. It was only a 5 minute drive from the airport, which was super convenient! Highly recommend this bungalow. You won't find a better deal in Hilo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Makana W.

Liked: Cleanliness
WONDERFULLY BLISSFUL
It was amazing! It was better than the pictures and had everything we could possibly need. I stayed there the weekend of my wedding and it was my safe heaven when things got crazy. Thank you to the owners and care takers it was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Dwayne M., Vancouver British Columbia, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s ok.
The house is located in an excellent spot. Close to everything. It could use more air conditioners as Hilo gets very humid.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Jewelyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute plantation home
This property brought back nostalgic feelings of growing up in a plantation community and reflects the ambiance of Hilo town. Perfectly located in a quiet neighborhood with a average driving distance of 10 minutes to desired locations within the town. Also based on past reviews: 3 chairs at dining table; unsafe cooking pots/pans; torn couches; downstairs camera (which property manager revalidated wasn’t working); non-working tv downstairs was present upon check-in. A couple of recommendations to enhance this property: rice cooker, replace the single bed with at least a full size bed in the “baby room”, and AC downstairs. It is too hot for a working office space. However, our family enjoyed our stay here in spite of the imperfections, precious memories were created, and we would definitely look to staying on this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Alma T.

The pictures portray a much newer house than what it actually is.
Super old hard beds, frig barely kept things cold, no fans made house extremely hot, couch fabric tearing off, pots and pans peeling unsafe to cook with,
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Adorable little place - everything that we needed and so close to down town.
Sweet, basic little house. Everything you need - nothing that you don’t. Great for a no frills clean spot in HILO.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Tom E.

Cockroach in the Crisper!
If the title didn't scare you off read on.... Spent the first hour of our vacation cleaning the fridge of bugs, stains and old food. Had to fish the two inch cockroach out from behind the crisper with a wooden spoon because the fridge wouldn't pull out (stuck to the floor??) Top of the fridge is greasy and furry and hasn't been cleaned in years. The kitchen cabinets were no better. Rusted pans and dirty, sticky shelves. We chose to go to Wal-Mart for new clean stuff and never opened the cabinets again....gross. How does a cleaner miss this stuff? No toaster so we bought one for $12. The new stuff we gave to Goodwill on our way home so you are on your own.The unit is advertised as sleeping 7 but has only one bedroom upstairs. Basement is musty and has two small dark bedrooms with a portable A/C unit that we had to set up in the window ourselves. At least 20% of the lights in the unit don't work including the fridge bulb. There is a broken window in the kid's bedroom and a creepy ceiling camera in the hall that is apparently not functional. The rusty washer and dryer was stuffed with lint from previous users...yuck. Despite "sleeping 7" there are only 3 chairs at the small pub table. They advertise 4 chairs and previous reviews from several months ago noted that there were only 3. We foolishly assumed that this would have been rectified by now but this owner is clearly not interested in putting another nickel into the unit after the cheap laminate floor was purchased to make the cover shot look good. We did contact the owners representative who said she was away and relied on her cleaner to do a decent job. She sent someone to empty the garbage which was overflowing with the previous renters crap but did not address the chair issue other than to say other people didn't complain and just sat at the couch....seriously? We asked for a partial refund and were blown off. This place is a gross mess with a disinterested owner and property manager. Don't be fooled by the pretty cover photo. Stay somewhere else.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Great home for a family of 7 (and then some)!
We loved this house and would love to stay again! It's beautiful, centrally located, and convenient for quick and easy access to anything you need. The home was well-stocked with towels and linens, eating and kitchen utensils, some pantry items, and even some toiletries! There was LOTS of room for our family of seven and comfortably fit 7 more family members, who were rested and cooled off at our place until they could check in to their rental property. The home is nicely decorated and the beds were comfortable. There is an A/C unit upstairs in the kitchen and a portable A/C unit downstairs and ceiling fans in all three bedrooms plus the two fans in the living room. The Wi-Fi worked well for all of our devices. Although not included in the pictures, there are stairs in the home to walk between both levels of the home. (Note: They are a bit steep, but it was fine for us. There is a baby gate at the top of the stairs, if you have a toddler.) There were two storage benches upstairs (one in the bedroom and one in the living room) that we used for additional seating & resting in the cooler living room to sit. Rachel was very prompt in responding to our needs and questions and, when we asked, gave recommendations on good places to eat. Why 4 stars? The main reason is that it was HOT. It would have been nice to have more A/C units in all of the rooms (especially in the upstairs bedroom). Hilo was very hot and humid while we were there and the A/C units were not equipped to cool the large rooms. Other smaller reasons include: more chairs or bar stools would have been nice to have to eat at the island and the table; the downstairs TV did not work; and one of the downstairs windows was broken.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Harry K.

Fantastic
It was very centrally located and was a wonderful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevan M.

Perfect Place to Stay
We loved this home - it was very comfortable, decorated really cute, and fully stocked with everything we needed. The location is perfect - close to restaurants and walking distance from the beautiful Wailoa River and Waimea Pond. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dale G.

The feel of Aloha
Nice local house and feel. Close to everything.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2017