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Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo

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Exterior
Exterior
From the front lanai
Property grounds
View from the front gate

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Hilo, HI
  • Richardson's Ocean Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

guest 1

Toilet · Shower only

guest 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo



This extraordinary property is across the street from the most beautiful beaches in Hilo. This property, with multiple Ka Wai Ola, (Living Springs) offers you all that Hawaii Island has to offer. Once only a place for Hawaii's royalty, we offer this very special property with historical and cultural significance. Beautiful ocean, offering wonderful views and the sweet sound of waves breaking on the rocks. The pristine ponds on the property rise and fall with the tide where you can swim and lounge in privacy.

Newly remodeled, and renovated, designed by Keala Wolf, and maintaining the look and feel of the "old Hawaii", there's no better place to experience what it means to be part of the Hawaiian culture. Immerse yourself in a magical place, and find the peace only available by the ocean in Leleiwi on Hawaii island.

The Nature Conservancy along with the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and the University of Hawaii at Hilo are conducting a global climate study at this very special property.

**Each bedroom has Air Conditioning Double pane windows and Private bathroom.
**All bedrooms have Serta Presidential mattresses.
**Custom Living Room Furniture.
**Reclaimed teak dinning table sitting 8.
**Bar B Que
**Hardwood floors

A new security system looks out onto the grounds and street beyond. No cameras see the house or lanai.

The house has an unusual configuration. The back two bedrooms, each with their own bathroom and A/C, are accessed from the covered lanai, and therefore have their own entrances. Tweens and teenagers love it, but it might be inappropriate for small children.

STVR Registration Number:19-360051
Non-conforming Use Certificate Number:19-1279


Property manager

Pepe Wolf

Languages

English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-047-798-0672-01, TA-047-798-0672-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hilo

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Keaukaha, a neighbourhood in Hilo. Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Pacific Tsunami Museum. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Gilbert Carvalho Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Richardson's Ocean Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Onekahakaha Beach Park - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Port of Hilo - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 13 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ken's House Of Pancakes - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Don's Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Front Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waioli Lounge - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo located?

Nestled on the beach, this Keaukaha holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Richardson's Ocean Park and Carlsmith Beach Park. Onekahakaha Beach Park and Keaukaha Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nahaku K.

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

Homestead

Loved it my keiki enjoyed it worth coming back againMahalo nui
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

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

Beautiful property

Loved this property. They did an amazing remodel recently and it was top notch. I can’t say enough good things about this property. Loved loved loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

maryann y.

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

NIce place

Great stay for 6 adults. Close to downtown Hilo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bri S.

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

Best spot in Hilo!

We've stayed here before and it never disappoints. Clean, spacious, and great for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

Beautiful Property

Gorgeous home. Perfect for Hilo. Recommend trying it out!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John O.

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

Stay near Hilo

Good location across the street from snorkeling. Well equipped house. Back two bedrooms smell musty just spite they’re being air purifiers. House was not as clean as we would’ve expected and could use some maintenance.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel L.

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

Wanted to Stay Longer

It was a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kuira Y.

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

Such a great home!!!!

Perfect place to stay while visiting hilo!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Family time in Hawaii

We had a wonderful stay! The house was beautiful. The kitchen was well equipped. The grounds were so pretty. We saw turtles in the ocean right across the street. Our group was 6 adults(3 couples) and there was plenty of room for us to be together or to have a quiet spot. Highly recommend this place. Pepe our host was easy to contact.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

bill h.

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

review

the property was very clean. we have been to Hawaii the last 4 years and this is by far the best place we have stayed in. The pictures on VRBO are just like the place looks.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Wonderfully relaxing property! Enjoyed the ocean across the street! Very well stocked property.

We would definitely rent this place again. Loved watching Koa from the lanai!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie M.

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

Excellent property near beaches

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. There were several different areas for us to hang out, separately or together. I absolutely loved the front porch area, which had a view of the ocean. We also enjoyed the pond in the front’s front, complete with resident koi. One of us even had a swim in it! Order was very responsive with email queries prior to arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Darren M.

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

MT TRAINING

GREAT HOUSE
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Gorgeous location with an outstanding property.

We loved the relaxed atmosphere of the area and the house was beautiful! I would go back again! Pepe made it so easy for us to get into the house (we got in rather late on our first day). Awesome home and property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Just perfect

We loved having the beach across the street. Sunrise out on the rocks. Fish and frogs and geckos greeted us. And the A/C was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy g.

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

Amazing Getaway Cottage

We loved this property!! It was very clean and very well stocked and it was ideal for our group. We were a group of 6 adults and the set up was perfect. Two people per bedroom with plenty of gathering space inside and out. We took advantage of the proximity to the beach park and swam there everyday after exploring other sites in Hilo. I would highly recommend this property and I would love to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicki B.

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

Lovely Healing Pond House

Our stay at the lovely healing pond house in Hilo was amazing! It was everything that we hoped it would be. It was clean, updated, in a beautiful location, close to snorkeling and town. Swimming in the pond was a wonderful experience as well. We would definitely recommend it and stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Hilo

First time in Hilo, house was great, swimming just down the street for ocean water, fresh cold water across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

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

Paradise found

This location exceeded my expectations . I loved the layout, as did my adult children. It is ideally situations and close to downtown. However, it was the ocean, and the beauty and the peaceful porch I will remember. Thank you for the beach towel use, and being across from the best beach- very rocky wear water socks, but still best around.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dede R.

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

Perfect place

Peaceful, quiet area, clean and cool property (literally and descriptively!) with separate AC controls in each of the 3 bedrooms. Bathrooms were amazing!! Loved the pond with fish and all of the outdoor spaces. Very easy drive to Hilo and great nearby restaurants - Seaside was wonderful!! Ocean access just across the street at 3 different public parks. Area felt very safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan O.

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

Little bit of paradise

We made ourselves at home quickly here and really didn’t want to leave. The ponds were ever changing and fun to explore. Just across the street is paradise and perfectly picturesque. Enjoy the walk either way down the coast. The lanai was perfect all day and night to relax on. The house had everything we needed. We’ll be back. Hilo has so much to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serge A.

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

Perfect for Sharing with other Couples

Ideally situated property. A short drive from the airport and across the street from an Ocean park. The property itself is uniquely designed with 3 separate units (main house with 1 bedroom), and two attached rooms with their own access (like a mini motel). This was ideal for us, 3 couples travelling together. Bathrooms and Kitchen are modern and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabell F., Hawaii

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

Repeat Visitor

We live in Hawaii Island and first visited as a family while I was pregnant in June of 2021 and because we loved it so much we have made it a tradition to come back every July since. So we have celebrated my sons first and second birthdays here. Pepe is always happy to accommodate at any time and he’s been great! Looking forward to future stays at the beach house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

fun stay in Hilo

This house is amazing. We loved the three private en suite bedrooms and expansive outdoor spaces to read, play games, eat meals, and generally enjoy vacation time. Proximity to the beach was perfect for us. Some people might not like the road noise. It did not bother us in the least. The quick steps to the beach was an even trade of for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Stephan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Lovely Site in Hilo

The property is well maintained, clean and as advertised. Note that the ice maker was nonfunctional and my text asking whether there might be ice trays we could use was answered informing me that I could buy ice in town. Uncertain whether every weekend is like this but the scene on the road out front was a bit much with locals racing by and burning rubber for much of the day. We were amazed to not see a single cop car go buy despite the scene.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Pepe Wolf

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Born and raised in Honolulu our family genealogy goes back to Hawaii island under the House Of I'i.

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese