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In the heart of historic Wainaku, this 1930s estate offers a serene retreat within walking distance to Hilo town. Unwind in the screened lanai with propane BBQ, or enjoy high-end snorkel/beach gear for a day at Akaka Falls and nearby beaches. With New King and Queen Serta beds, Belgian linens, and plush cotton towels you'll feel at home.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front

  • 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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,700 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: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 TA-162-075-5456-01, GE-162-075-5456-01

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Hilo, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness, while Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Pacific Tsunami Museum are cultural highlights. East Hawaii Cultural Center and Panaewa Rainforest Zoo are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby. Visit our Hilo travel guide
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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Bucket Loads of Anthuriams for sale
    Hilo Farmers Market
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kalakaua Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lincoln Park
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wailoa River State Park Hawaii
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
    3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Kozmic Cones
    9 min walk
  • The Temple Bar
    8 min walk
  • Puka Puka Kitchen
    13 min walk
  • The Booch Bar
    8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front 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 Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front located?

Located in the heart of Hilo, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Kalakaua Park, Naha Stone, and East Hawaii Cultural Center. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Pacific Tsunami Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful, spacious, well stocked with high quality linens, dishes, beach toys etc. Loved the yard and screened lanai. Excellent location, all 3 beds very comfortable, 3 fridges! Very happy with our stay! Would definitely return next time on BI
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl L.

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

Old Hawaii Charm

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick T.

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

Hilo 25

Lovely, home on a quiet street. Plenty of space for the three adults in our group. Within walking distance to town. Extremely clean and well stocked. Everything you would need (kitchen supplies, washer/dryer etc.).
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anne r.

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

The Best

Delightful older midcentury (?) house ! Very roomy and lovingly cared for, manicured, enriched throughout with many antiques and cultural items from around the world in dust proof cabinets. Lovely kitchen and dining rooms. Outside are secluded lush gardens. You will love it‼
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri P.

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

Slice of Hawaiian Paradise

My family stayed here for a week beginning on Thanksgiving day and we thoroughly enjoyed the property. Even though it was on a residential street, we felt it was secluded and private. The house could not be more perfect and the kitchen had everything needed for our stay, including a screened in outdoor space and bbq grill. We all raved about how great we slept each night with the windows open, listening to the hum of the birds and frogs outside. We definitely want to stay here on our next trip to Hilo!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope M.

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

Late October stay

Property is as-described/pictured. Very comfortable and conveniently located right by the historic downtown area. No AC but comfortable with windows up and fans on. Wish the TV were in the living room but we didn’t watch much anyway. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy and Wayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Hilo Stay

Beautiful grounds. Nice screened outside sitting area. Lovely home. Located conveniently. Fun to hear the frogs croaking and birds calling.The second bathroom is downstairs in the basement and the stairway light wasn't working.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

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

Peaceful island retreat

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!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Hilo Getaway

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spacious house in the middle of a garden oasis. So close to town and only 45 minutes to the volcano national park. Highly recommend this beautiful home. We were lucky to see the volcano eruption!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here as we visited our family in Hilo. The house is so charming, equipped with everything we needed and more. Fresh flowers and local fruit & chocolates left for us upon our arrival - it’s the little things. We’d love to stay here again I know our family who lives there is going to recommend it as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

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

Great Stay

House was great. Beautiful yard and very convenient to Hilo Bay. Very accommodating host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory G.

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

Excellent Property

My family thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful stay at this authentic property. The spacious house was well appointed and had such a Hilo feel. The grounds were beautiful and peaceful, it was close to downtown, and perfect for our stay during our visit for a family reunion. Will definitely consider for future stays. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very well amended, kitchen, baths, etc. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

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

just what we wanted

charming home, beautiful yard, walking distance to everything we needed. loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kahanu H.

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

Returning guests

This is a great spot for us. We have stayed here multiple times and hope to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

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

Great plantation house

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole l.

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

Cool little house

The house was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

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

Hilo Paradise

Beautiful historic Hawaii home. Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Beautiful house and garden

This historic home is really beautiful and the garden is gorgeous. The house was immaculate yet full of character and charm, decorated perfectly and full of fresh flowers upon our arrival. Spacious with lots of different places to hang out. Beds very comfortable, everything you could want was provided and Kevin was very helpful. The garden is lovely and private feeling. Location is just outside Hilo’s downtown and is easily walked. A perfect home base for the area, though I wish we had been able to just spend more time in the house because it was so nice. Would definitely return here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

larry c.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kit D.

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

Comfortable Home Base

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!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

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

Great Space

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…
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

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

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.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

House in Hilo

The owner was a pleasure to communicate with. The property is fabulous. Great location to downtown Hilo. The renovations are lovely- brought some ideas back to my own home! The yard is beautiful and I greatly enjoyed my morning cup of coffee sitting outside watching the Mongoose & listening to the birds. The absolute ONLY complaint (and would not have been such a big deal had our flights not gotten cancelled resulting in a long, late drive from Kona) is there were no stocked beverages available other than tea bags. We STRONGLY recommend this property. It is simple, quaint, & comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019