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Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Escape to the Waterfall Retreat at Reed's Island, a secluded 4-bedroom home nestled in the heart of Hilo. Enjoy meals on the expansive lanai overlooking a tropical garden, and unwind amidst nature’s symphony: waterfalls flowing, birds singing, and tree frogs serenading you. With luxury features like large windows showcasing rainforest views and well-landscaped gardens with colorful flowers.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

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

Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island

ALOHA!

The breathtaking Waterfall Retreat at Reed’s Island is a spectacular 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in the exclusive area of Reed’s Island in Hilo. The home is only a few minutes from downtown Hilo but it feels like a private paradise retreat with a stunning river and falls right outside your window. The tropical rainforest views, Wailuku river and the falls natural beauty make this home a one-of-a-kind vacation destination.

This home has many luxury features: The living room has large windows and sliding doors that showcase the extraordinary rainforest with picturesque views of the waterfall and Wailuku river. You may enjoy your meals in front of waterfall out on the lanai, a relaxing area on the 700 sq ft pinewood deck.

While you are on the lanai, you may enjoy the view of the well-landscaped tropical garden, the colorful flowers and plants, feel the tender-green, soft Korean Grass, and listening to nature’s symphony: the tree-frog’s greeting, the waterfall flowing and the birds singing. We do have geckos that like to hang out on the lanai and will occasionally enter the home. We coexist happily with our gecko friends as they eat mosquitos and less desirable critters. Just know that they are part of the flora and fauna of the Big Island.
Kitchen is stocked with dishes and cookware for any cooking enthusiast. Coffee and herbal teas provided for guests. The bathrooms are furnished with clean linens, soap, shampoo, conditioner and hair dryer.

Other amenities include flat screen tv, washer and dryer and parking for 3 cars.
Only one of the bedrooms has A/C

Relax and stay here at the magical Waterfall Retreat at Reed’s island, an experience that you will treasure for the rest of your life.

From the house, you can walk to downtown Hilo where there are a variety of restaurants, the best farmer’s market in Hawaii, Hilo Public Library, post office, and churches. A few minutes drive to Liliuokalani Garden, Banyan Drive, Coconut Island, approximately 3 minutes to Rainbow Falls, 14 minutes to Hilo Airport, 16 minutes to the well-known Nani Mau Botanical Garden, 20 minutes to Akaka Falls, and 30 minutes to Hawaii’s Volcano National Park

The home will not be shared with any other guests and the home is used exclusively as a vacation rental.

The one time cleaning fee for the house is $250. There is an extra guest fee after 4 guests of $35 per person per night. There is a 2 night minimum except during Merry Monarch, (5 day minimum stay ) Thanksgiving (4 night minimum stay) Christmas/New Years (4 night minimum stay)

All Rental and cleaning fees are subject to Hawaii State tax (GET) county tax (GET) and transient accommodation tax (TAT). This comes to a 17.962%
Hawaii Certificate of Registration TA-043-087-2576-01

This home is not to be used to host any parties or events. We are not licensed to do so and run the risk of losing our STVR licence if we are found in violation. No visitors are allowed in the home unless they are registered guests without management's preauthorization. Anyone on the property that is not a registered guest is not covered by our insurance. There will be a minimum of a $1000 charge if guests are found in violation of our no party/event policy

Mahalo!

The WATERFALLS RETREAT at Reed's Island is cared for by Suzy and Peter Sternlicht. As our guests, we would be happy to help you find the best places to visit and we look forward to helping make your stay as comfortable as possible.

We encourage our guests to call us at any time if there is a problems with the home. We live a few minutes away from the property.

The neighborhood is minutes from downtown Hilo but because of its private and exclusive location, you feel like you are in a distant and tropical retreat.

Please note, there is a hot tub on premises but it is not working and it is not offered as an amenity. There is only 1 bedroom with A/C The home is also located on a cliff overlooking a river. There is a partial area that is not fenced. Please know that the owner is not liable for any injuries that may occur if guests attempt to walk near the edge or climb down the cliff. Owner’s personal injury liability only applies to registered guests. Additional visitors to this property do so at their own risk.

Mahalo
Suzy Sternlicht

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • 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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Please no shoes in the house
You are not allowed to enter the river from this property
No drone photography from the property allowed over river/ and or around the neighbors houses and windows.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
There will be a fine of $1000 for any party

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
Note from host: There will be a fine of $1000 for any party
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 230150450000, GE-043-087-2576-01, TA-043-087-2576-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island Hilo

About the neighborhood

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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Rainbow Falls - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Coconut Island Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Port of Hilo - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Temple Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hilo Town Tavern - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cronies Bar & Grill - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island located?

This family-friendly Hilo vacation home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Hamakua Heritage Corridor, Kalakaua Park, and Lyman Museum. Naha Stone and St. Joseph Catholic Church are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

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

Amazing views with the perfect location to downtown.

The house was perfect for our stay. Here for a family reunion, everyone for perfectly with space.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful! The view is better than it looks online. It’s a series of waterfalls and pools of water and a Forrest of trees … breathtaking!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keysha C.

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

Just amazing

The pictures just dont do this place justice. It was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaye M.

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

Waterfall Wonder

What a beautiful place! Clean, well-stocked, spacious and perfect for families! The views of the Wailuku River and Falls are breath-taking! Our host was extremely helpful and accommodating. Hope to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Nice neighborhood

Neighborhood was beautiful, waterfall was amazing! Very nice house. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Fantastic place

It rained the whole time we were here but we enjoyed our stay and loved watching the water of the river change as it rained. Owner was great at answering any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

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

Incredible view

Unfortunately it was a short stay but we were overwhelmed by the view of waterfall from the porch. We will definitely be rebooking if we pass thru Hilo in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

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

Great Stay

The house was very nice and clean. The host was great to work with, responded quickly to my texts and even had a nice binder layed out with information about the house and things to do around the area. It was located in a quiet neighborhood close to downtown Hilo. Our whole group would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicity L.

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

Great house, lovely location

Overall a fantastic option for us as a group of friends. Four good size bedrooms, lots of communal space. The kitchen was well set up and provided all we needed. Good location, up out of town, but easy to get to and close to other facilities such as a supermarket.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna A., Warwick, NY

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

Very comfortable house

So relaxing sitting out on the deck listening to the river! The house had everything we needed, and more. Easy trip into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya V.

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

Restful Respite

This is a healing and restorative spot for us. It was the second time we had the pleasure to stay here. The house and kitchen are large and accommodating, Downtown is walkable if desired. The waterfall and surrounding foliage is meditative and worth the visit
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ginger a.

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

Great place

We loved the waterfall. The house was convenient to everything. We would come here again. The sound on the tv needs fixing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Amazing!

We stayed a few days here last year but immediately knew we wanted more time at this rental. The views and sounds are wonderful. No complaints.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel Y.

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

A truly special piece of paradise

This beautiful home was more than I was expecting! The views were spectacular, and the house clean, and beautifully decorated. My family and I enjoyed every second we were here and couldn’t have found a more perfect place to take our Hilo vacation. The host, Suzy, is also a lovely woman who answered my questions swiftly and provided us with everything we needed to make our time at the ”waterfall retreat” a really special experience. I would definitely recommend this home for anyone looking for a unique and luxurious rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Could be better

A little outdated
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick D.

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

Waterfall

All questions were answered in a timely manner. The view from the house and decks are gorgeous. The waterfalls and foliage made it feel like a tree house. We only had one day were we really missed having AC. We'd go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne Y.

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

Excellent location, beautiful waterfall

We enjoyed our stay at this spacious property, which was conveniently located a short drive away from downtown, beaches, botanical gardens, and ziplining. Beds were super comfortable! Property manager was extremely responsive to any needs. Listing states AC however only 1 room actually has a window unit. Regardless, there were fans in every room and windows could be opened, so we were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

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

Wonderful Waterfall

A stunning location! Well equipped house. Lovely decor. Incredibly prompt and attentive service when we had a small plumbing issue. The sounds of the jungle and waterfall are your own relaxation soundtrack. And don't mention the beautiful geckos. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ralph H.

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

Beautiful location, property needs some work

The location on the river is jaw droppingly good. It's better than most state overlooks in Hawaii. The house itself needs some improvement though. My wife had to vacuum the house on arrival. Parts of it are really showing their age. The windows in particular. That said, we did enjoy the property. The owners have equipped it well, with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This has the most beautiful view ever. The waterfalls and forest from the deck is spectacular. The hosts were also amazing. We were actually there during a tsunami warning and they called and talked us through it and also called the sweet neighbor to come over and give us information as well. All the things you could need in a kitchen and for the beach were there as well. It was clean and check in and out was super easy.
View from the porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

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

Breathtaking views from the living room, deck, and several bedrooms.

The moment we stepped into the house, we were amazed by the beautiful views of the river, falls, and lush foliage. The house is such a wonderful place to be that two family members decided to skip one of the planned activities so that they could spend more time enjoying the house and its views. Each of the bedrooms is nice and the kitchen is well-appointed. The information folder we were given about the house, restaurant recommendations, etc. was very helpful. We felt very welcome.We wanted to note that the stairs to the second floor (where all the bedrooms are) are steeper than usual. We had no problem with them, but someone with bad knees might find them difficult.
View from the wrap-around balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here July 6-9, 2025 and would stay here again. This home is nestled in an older neighborhood. We were concerned when we noticed there was no air conditioning, nevertheless, it would not be necessary as the nights cool down with a gentle breeze cooling the rooms down to 65 degrees with plenty of fans provided. The water falls in the backyard are fabulous as they are downstream of Rainbow Falls. The lovely covered porches provide a place to sit and enjoy the view. The rooms were large with large windows. The master mattress could be updated as it sags. The room views were beautiful. The coqui frogs sing loudly at night and luckily I brought ear plugs which were needed! They stop singing by morning and the birds begin. It was a great stay. Some amenities such as oil, spices, and condiments were available for our use and Saran Wrap and foil were available making cooking and clean up easier. The home is close to shopping, black sand beaches, Volcano National Park, Rainbow Falls, and restaurants. Ken’s Pancake house was a great place to eat where you could split a meal easily as the cost for a meal averages 24-30. They were happy to bring an extra plate.Management was pleasant to work with and provided places and restaurants to dine at. Thanks again for providing this lovely home.
Large porches
Waterfall in back yard
Volcano National Park
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Trina N.

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

Waterfall is best feature of this house

The property is a little rundown, and some things were hard to locate like the cutting boards. The owner needs to warn guests that there is a steep driveway up to the house that comes up suddenly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

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

Gorgeous views!

The property was gorgeous. My granddaughter told me it might be the coolest place we've ever stayed, she's 20. If you are a bird watcher there is plenty to see. Just a short drive to the main area of Hilo. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

The most relaxing place we have stayed at....

The Waterfall Retreat truly lives up to its name—this place is absolutely beautiful and one of the most relaxing homes we've ever stayed in. I almost did not want to leave the house, but we had graduation activities for my daughter! The constant, soothing sound of the waterfalls/river created the perfect white noise, adding to the peaceful atmosphere from the moment we arrived.Suzanne was excellent to work with and her communication was responsive and prompt.The house was well-stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The beds were comfortable, and the sheets were soft and high-quality—just one of many thoughtful touches throughout the home. The layout worked perfectly for our family of six, offering plenty of space to gather together and also spread out when needed.If you're looking for a serene, nature-filled escape that still has all the comforts of home, this is it. We would absolutely stay here again!
The beautiful view from the deck.
Our cardinal friend who visited with us several times.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025