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Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental

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Observation deck view from the main house lanai.
View from observation deck
sunrise from Honolii
Honolii Beach
Kitchen showing window A/C unit and back door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Hilo, HI
  • Rainbow Falls
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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

About this property

Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental

The best of East Hawaii, Hilo vacation rental on Honolii Beach Road. Our Hilo rental is Quiet, clean and comfortable. This Hilo vacation condo is across the street from Honolii Beach Park (best surfing beach in East Hawaii and beautiful black sand beach).This open, breezy and spacious oceanfront Hilo vacation condo is the ideal vacation spot! The vacation rental can sleep up to three guests comfortably and it features one bedroom and one bathroom. Our comfortable Hilo vacation apartment is beautifully decorated and features a spacious living room, a fully equipped kitchen and an over-sized oceanfront observation deck that affords spectacular views of ocean and island. This Hilo ohana is the perfect way to spend the ideal vacation or just a quick getaway.

The Big Island vacation rental boasts high-speed Internet and cable TV. Washer, dryer and BBQ grill are available.

While spending time in our Hilo vacation condo you can also enjoy such water activities as surfing, swimming, beach road walks and shelling. Golfing, and biking also await outdoor enthusiasts in our Hilo accommodation.

Our Hilo ohana has everything you need to feel right at home and our destination has just about every activity you could ever want to try with friends and loved ones. So do not wait any longer shoot us an email or a call, we will be happy to accommodate you in this Hilo vacation rental.

Keywords: studio

Property manager

Marie Ruhland
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number TA-031-272-5504-01, GE-031-272-5504-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Pacific Tsunami Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Hilo and Naniloa Country Club. Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gilbert Carvalho Park are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Honoli'i Beach Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Honoli'i Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Port of Hilo - 8 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Pesto - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Puka Puka Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kula Shave Ice - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental located?

Located in the heart of Hilo, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Hamakua Heritage Corridor, Honoli'i Beach Park and Honoli'i Beach. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Pacific Tsunami Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 359 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Everything was as expected, and the hosts were gracious and welcoming. The directions and instructions were clear and accurate. The lovely rental was equipped with everything we needed, and we particularly enjoyed the view from the observation deck. The Coqui frogs were loud at night, but we found their variety of calls funny and entertaining. The property’s location was a great base for relaxing or exploring the Hilo area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!!
Our stay was amazing! Location was perfect for everything that we wanted to do around Hilo. Greg and Marie are lovely! View was gorgeous. We would recommend highly as a home base for sightseeing around Hilo.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Honest review
The guest suite was as advertised. Directions were easy to follow and having our own parking pad was nice. While we believe everyone is entitled to their own views, several significant politically motivated decorations adorned the property, including a large flag at the top of the observation deck which detracted from the viewing experience. As Canadians who are being impacted by the ongoings of US politics, we would not have stayed at this property had the pictures on the VRBO listing accurately reflected the existence of these decorations. Apart from this, the guest suite was clean and we enjoyed how close it was to the beautiful black sand surfing beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trevligt Boende I tree lift oneåde
Underbara värdar tar emot oss i en väl utrustad stuga på tomten. Vi får använda tvättmöjligheter och tornet på deras hus när vi vill. En underbar surfingstrand ligger precis nedanför huset. Hilo är en trevlig stad och det finns många fina utflyktsmöjligheter tex vulkanområder.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great local stay with amazing view in Hilo!
Marie was a super friendly host! Our check in was smooth and the suite we rented from her was clean and had what we needed. This is a separate suite on her property. The observation deck in the yard was the best to view sunrise and sunset watching surfers catch their waves. Bring earplugs as the coqui frogs get loud and sounds like non stop chirping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven in Hilo
We had the most wonderful stay! The host was so attentive & friendly! We loved our accommodations and the beautiful lookout! We will visit here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient stay in Hilo
Hospitable hosts sharing their great location with this rental unit. The unit is as described and convenient to the airport and downtown restaurants. Hosts are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

D Todd E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time in Hilo
Comfortable, great view, beach across street.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time, great view of bay to watch whales.
Excellent location, easy access to Hilo and surround areas.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Bannin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Centrally Located Hilo Casita
Located just yards from the Highway this rental would be a welcome haven to any MAGA American. The exterior is festooned with multiple Trump flags, Trump posters and an actual 7’ inflatable Trump which remains lighted all night. The interior was clean and the hosts polite. Certainly misleading listing photos.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place!
This was a wonderful place (it’s an addition connected to the owner’s home) in a great location just north of Hilo. The owners were very nice and the observation deck was great to watch for whales and look at the surfers.It was great to fall asleep listening to the frogs and waking up to the birds. The gardens and plants around the house were amazing.Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

beatrice s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Political election campaign focus disturbing
Property was attractive with the exception of political campaign signs in the yard and an 8ft tall illuminated balloon effigy of Trump standing in the driveway outside the front door. That was haunting and unacceptable as we had come to Hawaii to recover from the political chaos post election. political chaos
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honoli'i Beach Lookout
Marie and Greg were very welcoming hosts. The unit at the back of their house was a small, rustic studio-style unit. Bed was comfortable and the unit was clean & had a/c - an older unit in the kitchen window. While having a larger fridge would be handy, we managed with the bar fridge.The best part about staying here was the access to the lookout tower which provided amazing views from Honoli'i surf beach all the way to Hilo. Wonderful place to sit and have coffee in the morning, tapas & drinks at night, or anytime. Their kittens would visit us as did many gorgeous, fluorescent colored geckos. The landscaping around the property is amazing. The only drawback is that it attracts the tiny coqui tree frogs which like to sing all night. Easy fix - plan to have earplugs for sleeping. Great and affordable location for exploring Hilo and Volcano National Park. We stayed four nights and are glad we did.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jordan A.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location
Not great
I’m not sure what we expected. We didn’t see the fine print that this was attached to the owners home. It was very small and the windows don’t actually close so there were a lot of bugs in the place. Also at night the sound of bugs outside was insane. Maybe if the windows could close it would have been better. Our biggest complaint is the amount of Trump paraphernalia all over the main house. Huge signs, flags, and a giant blowup doll of Trump. You’re welcome to your political opinion but it was uncomfortable for us to be there. I find it very unprofessional and inappropriate to have this stuff at a place you are renting out. You don’t know who is staying there and we are definitely not fans of his. If it were an option, we would have left because of it. So to recap, it was small, loud, dirty, full of bugs, and covered in ugly Trump stuff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick s.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet
Quaint charming property, the outdoor space was very inviting, fantastic view of the ocean, overall a perfect getaway for whatever your needs may be, from intimate escape to family fun time. I loved my experience and will return
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sue M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Wonderful host
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Hilo
Great location, off the main road and across the street from the beach. Rustic cabin decor, as pictured, bed and extra futon sleeper were comfortable. Observation deck is great, a real bonus with lovely views. Clean, adequate furnishings and basic kitchen supplies. Safe neighborhood, easy drive to downtown Hilo. The singing frogs are noisy at night! Hostess was gracious and cordial, very responsive. Would not hesitate to stay here again should I return to Hilo, lovely property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sleeping with the singing frogs
We thoroughly enjoyed this guesthouse that was a quick hop to Hilo. In addition to the listed amenities, we enjoyed the fragrant gardens, the orchids, and the view of the surf
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Spot
We were so surprised to find the great surf spot below at the black sand beach! Walking past it, down the road we found a gorgeous waterfall and old bridge. BRING GOOD EARPLUGS! the coqui frogs “singing” all night is loud! Very responsive and nice owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Unterkunft
Es ist eine schöne Wohnung, welche durch den Wind der Berge gekühlt wird. Man braucht nicht mehr, als was man in der Wohnung findet. Tolle Besitzer, immer guten Kontakt gehabt. Strand zu Fuß erreichbar.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Guest House
This was a great spot in Hilo. We were visiting friends and busy touring the island. So, the guest house worked great for the 2 of us. We were able to sit on observation deck and it was lovely!! Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Marie Ruhland

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Husband and wife are retired.Both worked in the local medical community. We enjoy living on the ocean and the beautiful sunrises and sunsets from the observation deck

Why they chose this property

This is an ohana studio attached but separate from our home. It does not have an ocean view.

What makes this property unique

Unit is clean and modern with cable modem internet access and cable TV. 3 minute walk to Honolii Black Sand beach. This beach is the best surfing beach in Hilo and has a great beach for relaxing, swimming, reading and sunbathing. Guests are able to use the lanai and observation deck and barbecue. The rental is located on a quiet street where guests can take walks for 20 minutes.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests