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Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home

Vacation home in Hilo with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
On the grand lanai of My Hilo Home, take in views of the manicured acre with Hilo Bay in the distance. Inside, unwind in a spacious living room with high-speed WiFi internet and a game table or catch up on your favorite shows on a large flat-screen TV.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82222 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home

Enter the home onto the grand lanai (porch) which is fully screened in and offers a view of the manicured acre with Hilo Bay views in the distance. Through the front doors you'll be greeted by our huge living room. The original hardwood floors and plantation era architectural details are unique to Hilo homes from the 1920s and 1930s. This huge living area books on history and art of Hawaii, a large flat-screen TV, high-speed Wi-Fi internet and luxurious lounging area big enough for your whole family. NOTE: there are no TV channels so bring your streaming login info!

There are four bedrooms and two bathrooms in the home that are artfully decorated with historic representations of 'old Hawaii'. The kitchen at the back of the house is bright and full of windows to take in your Hawaiian landscape. The kitchen is fully stocked with anything you may need to cook a big meal or heat up your restaurant leftovers. Seating for 8 at the dining table and seating for 6 at the kitchen table with additional seating on the lanai.

My Hilo Home is planted with lots of tropical fruiting trees and plants. Enjoy juicy pineapples from our pineapple patch in summer months, tangy lychee from our ancient lychee tree in spring and citrus in the winter. There is also a breadfruit tree for those adventurous travelers who want to try a unique starch (please follow in-house instructions on preparing the difficult fruit!).

Four comfortable bedrooms line one side of the private home. Three of the bedrooms have queen size beds and the fourth has two twin beds (max occupancy is 8 guests). Each of the two bathrooms has a marble shower and one bathroom has a small bathtub. A pack-n-play is available for our guests with babies. The kitchen has an electric cook-top, electric oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and washer/dryer for laundry. All kitchen dishes and small appliances are available for your use. The house is immaculately cleaned between guests (at check-out) and mid-stay cleaning is an optional add-on.

This is a Hawaii County licensed short term rental.
TA-122-010-0096-01
STVR-19-347054
NUC-19-333

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,222 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 Registration Number 3260080140000, GE-122-010-0096-01, TA-122-010-0096-01

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home Hilo
Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home Private vacation home
2624-191409

About the neighborhood

Map
Hilo, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • Kalakaua Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mokupapapa Discovery Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pacific Tsunami Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • St. Joseph Catholic Church - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖMcDonald's - ā€¬16 min walk
  • ā€ŖKozmic Cones - ā€¬14 min walk
  • ā€ŖThe Temple Bar - ā€¬13 min walk
  • ā€ŖHilo Town Tavern - ā€¬15 min walk
  • ā€ŖNector Cafe - ā€¬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Hamakua Heritage Corridor, Kalakaua Park, and Naha Stone. East Hawaii Cultural Center and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay

A few hiccups but the commincation was good and we got things resolved. Beautiful plantation house and grounds. Very private and lots of room for a family of 7.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen A., Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beauty of our Hawaiian Islands

Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classic Hawaii

This house worked perfectly for our extended family vacation. The huge kitchen was great for many cooks working together and the grill and outdoor seating area was a valuable addition which we enjoyed immensely. We would stay here again. Sunrise and coffee on the lanai was a special quiet time for my husband and me before the rest of the crew got up. We loved this spot.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Time in Hilo

Great property with lots of space. The screened porch was the most used space. Lots of fruit trees on the property. Only a short distance to downtown with lots of shops and restaurant options.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles s., Newtown, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at my Hilo Home

This home was just what we were looking for, clean, very comfortable and in a great location. It had a great porch and plenty of space. We will be sure to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Walk in time - Colonial Days

Worth Going Back to. I will miss the view from the kitchen. So very little time! Next time, if there will be a next time, a 7 night stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley and Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lanai lounging

It was a lovely house to spend nearly 2 weeks in. We thoroughly enjoyed staying here. We picked lots of fruit from the property, lounged on the lanai, and had fun watching the planes and geckos eating insects. The large yard was very nice to have young children use up some energy. The proximity to the downtown and beaches, while still being 'out of town,' was excellent.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We, a family of 8 (6 adults, two teens) loved the location from which it was easy to walk downtown. This house was built in 1926 and some things could use a little TLC. Around some of the handles on the kitchen cabinets it appeared dirty, There was peeling paint on the cabinet in the middle bath. In addition the hot water faucet at the sink in that same bathroom was nonfunctioning. Because of bugs in a damp climate guests are requested to seal all wet compost in a ziplock bag and store in the freezer, but no ziplocks were provided. For a group our size it would have been nice to have a large fry pan.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Home

Communication with the property mgr is easy. Home is clean and location is convenient. We'll be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

2d visit

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent property. 2nd time to stay. Wonderful location. Will return.
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10/10 Excellent

Lani P., Westport, MA

Our week at My Hilo Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed the old world Hawaii feel of this Hilo home, close enough to walk downtown, far enough away to feel away from it all.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful paradise

My family loved staying here at this updated historic house. The grounds were majestic and looking outside of the kitchen window we were taken aback at the orchards surrounding us. The property manager also provided us boogie boards at no additional costs. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

George L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Hilo house

Nice place but more essentials would be nice ie. Toilet paper, condiments, foil and the bbq was filthy and wouldn't heat up.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra C.

Amazing house in the perfect location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our second time staying at My Hilo Home. It's one of our favorite places on the Big Island. It's secluded and quiet but very close to town. The house is clean and comfortable and has everything you need for a wonderful stay in one of the best cities Hawaii has to offer. Would definitely recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

Family celebration

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a wonderful place to celebrate our daughters graduation from UH Hilo! The home was lovely with lots of space to spread out. Even the kitty (Ua) that lived at the back cottage was friendly and welcoming! On complaint would be the low quality sheets that kept sliding off the bed!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Darren I.

Amazing country property just behind downtown Hilo!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Hilo is a quaint town and this home fits right in. It is a beautiful country home walking distance to downtown Hilo. There is soooo much good things to say about this property. First off we had 7 people in our party and it was very spacious with its 4 bedrooms, huge living room and huge screened in lanai. Some days we had our meals in the kitchen with a gorgeous view of Hilo Bay. Some days on the lanai enjoying the beautiful weather. We explored the huge backyard and found bread fruit trees, avocado trees and a papaya tree. Also, my dad uses a walker so nice that it had a ramp for him to get into the home and a handicap shower too. We will definitely be back to My Hilo Home!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great old house

Spacious house full of character, built in 1926, located in a great area. Perfect for a large family. Lovely garden and fully equipped kitchen for home cooking. Please keep in mind that the house is from 1926, so it has some age-related features. I would recommend replacing the stovetop, as the old-style burners no longer fit properly into place, which can be inconvenient when cooking. However, there is a great new oven in the house, and we used it regularly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we were pretty happy with the property. Check in was smooth. The layout of the bedrooms is a little weird. The bedroom with the two twin beds requires you to have to walk through another bedroom to get to the bathroom. Nothing we couldn't get over. The kitchen sick had a leak coming from the inside the cabinet, but they got someone out pretty quick to take a look at it. The house is old and has a lot of charm. We loved the screened in porch. It was a great way to start the day. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely historic home

the house was a lovely historic house. Situated slightly outside of Hilo town, yet close to everything. Perfect for a large family group.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from ,

Lovely stay in Hilo!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful historic home very near all Hilo attractions! Private and very serene. Great natural light and a gorgeous screened porch for comfortable relaxation. Wish we could have stayed longer!

8/10 Good

Teresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hawaiian stay

Very relaxing! Close to town. But feels like your living the Hawaiian life in the country! Loved pickings and enjoying fresh fruit. House was clean. love loved the architecture of the authentic Hawaiian home! Some updates needed in master bath and kitchen. But overall we really enjoyed our stay! Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Shawn R.

Relaxing Hilo Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cute older home overlooking Hilo Bay. The house was a little stuffy when we first arrived, but we opened all the windows and never had to think about it again. The yard was great for the kids to run around, and the large kitchen was perfect for cooking some meals at the house. The pots and pans could use a refresh though. Overall, it was a great place to stay on the calmer side of the island.
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10/10 Excellent

David Russell W.

Restful and Spacious, while close to Hilo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My Hilo Home is a plantation house in good condition, in a private quiet area yet just a 1/2 mile or so across the river from downtown Hilo. We enjoyed the yard, the porch, the views over the bay, and having a full kitchen.
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10/10 Excellent

Amau'ulu Plantation Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Amau'ulu Plantation Managers Home is like going back into Hawaii history. Spacious rooms, huge kitchen and a massive yard offer a family a comfortable stay. Minutes from downtown Hilo where there are great local food restaurants and great shopping. Hilo is the Hawaii from the past where the meaning of aloha still lives.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Swelter while you sleep

We left property second night in. Checked in to hotel. No A/C ! Impossible to sleep. Termites on bed, mattress saggy, condemned label on window. Stunning physically, needs restoration. Terrible experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024