We enjoyed our stay here. It was a great home base for exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and other sights on the Big Island. The kitchen is well stocked and the beds are comfy. We walked to the ocean in the morning for great views of the coast and spent a lot of time on the screened porch enjoying the trees and flowers in the yard. They even grow their own pineapples! Craig and Patti are great hosts. Patti notified us about the Kilauea eruption. Unfortunately we missed the show because we were already on the way to Kona to catch our flight.
Nice to have three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Screened lanai was very nice. Was a little too far from town, groceries, and activities for us. To be fair, the listing says no AC, but we really wish the home had air conditioning as it is very hot and humid here. This is not a cool oasis at the end of a hot Hawai’i day of fun. You will have to take all of your own trash to a transfer station, so if your rental car is already tight with people and luggage, plan ahead. Home well equipped with pots, pans, spices, pancake syrups, camp chairs, some snorkel gear, beach towels. Owner responds best to phone calls; they came by within an hour when there was a problem with the power system. Be ready to listen to loud frogs all night and roosters early in the morning. You hear everything because you must sleep with windows and doors open.
We absolutely loved this place! The house had so much to offer and plenty of space for all of us! We loved everything! The beds were very comfortable, loved the views from the balconies, the cookware was perfect for us to make meals while we were there, the instructions were very easy to follow and understand, the host was amazing and kept us informed about the volcano that was going to erupt while we were there… We really loved everything about this place. We highly recommend this property and look forward to coming back again soon!
Location was wonderful, neighbors quiet, house lovey but warm, hosts were gracious and easily reached.
This beautifully decorated hale was clean & well-stocked. I loved the decor & the screened lanai. I enjoyed living like a local. Hilo was an easy drive even at night. And if you can, you must check out the sunrise at the nearby cliffs. Patti was a great, responsive host. I hope to stay here again on my next trip.A hui hou.
We stayed for 3 nights. It was a hope away from home. The kitchen es extremely well equipped with everything one would need. The garden is wonderful and the hosts were exceptionally helpful.
The property is beautiful. The house had everything we needed. even stuff to take to the beach; chairs, coolers, snorkel gear, and boogie boards which is really nice since its really hard to fly to the island with all those things. There were 6 of us staying and we had plenty of space for everybody. We did have a little bit of an issue with having enough hot water for everybody to shower, but it wasn't a huge deal. The fresh fruit Patti left for us was delicious! Also there is no air conditioning, but there are so many fans in the house, just keep the windows open and it is completely comfortable at night. We had a great time!
The house is good overall, the kitchen knives are scary dull. The rooms were clean and I felt like I was in my own home for the most part. The extra stuff the owners provide like the snorkling gear and chairs were an expense I didn't have to worry about. I've never been to Hawaii so there was some things I wasn't used to like the humidity eating everything including corroding the door locks overnight. One issue that came from that was the unscheduled visit from the owners. I had messaged them the lock was sticky to the front door but we're fine using the side door but they just came over during dinner time. I have never had the owner just show up using the other rental service and it just felt unusual for this to happen
We felt so much at home that we forgot that we had to leave. Never have i felt so stress free that i lost track of the days & time. Woke up this morning & realized that my trip to heaven on earth was over.
We had everything we needed for a wonderful 3-night stay. Great space for the 6 of us. Would definitely stay again!
We stayed here for 4 nights and really enjoyed our experience. Lots of space in the house and a beautiful lanai!
We had a wonderful experience at Melemele house. The house was tidy, clean and well-appointed. The fresh fruit left by the owner was delicious and a big bonus. Also, appreciated the hand-written note welcoming us to the home.We found the location to be convenient to visit Volcanoes National Park, Hilo, and otherLocal attractions.Overall, a great experience! attractions.
A beautiful well-maintained home in a wonderful location, with a thoughtful, attentive host! Master suite upstairs was luxurious with private lanai; 2 more bedrooms (with comfortable queen beds) and a bathroom downstairs were small but adequate, compensated for by large kitchen, fully-screened lanai and living room common areas upstairs. Lovely ocean-front park a short walk away, bikes to borrow among other amenities. One of the best places we've stayed in HPP. We are two over-60 couples who hope to return again someday (but we will switch who gets the master suite!)! Aloha and mahalo, Patricia!
Great the fruit trees in the backyard was a nice touch.
We had great communication with owners before we arrived. Directions they sent us were perfect and the info book in the house just added to more information. The house was as advertised and we really enjoyed relaxing and recharging at this house. From seeing an active volcano to whale and turtle watching, Hilo area has it all. We will definitely stay here again if our travels send us this way. The extra fruit basket upon arrival just made the stay perfect.
Cozy home, very comfortable! Quiet setting, except for the frogs, which we loved listening to. Would gladly come again
Property is easy walk to the shoreline yard has a fruit trees and is beautiful. Lots of room - wonderful eating porch and overall wonderful place
Great experience!The house was spacious, well-equipped and clean. The location is great since it is in a more quiet part of the development and within walking distance of the cliffs by the sea.The hosts were prompt with communications and helpful for when I had questions.Some things to note to ensure a good fit if looking to book this property:1) This property is set back in the Hawaiian Paradise Park development, which is a good thing. It is closer to the ocean (2 blocks) and gets some of the ocean breeze.2) Hawaiian Paradise Park is located in the "rainier" section of Big Island but the rain seldom lasts long on most days, usually only falling overnight. If looking at forecasts for the area, make sure to look at the hour-by-hour forecast so you can see if the rain is expected all day. 3) There are coqui frogs and chickens in the area. I find the sound of the frogs to be soothing and do not mind the roosters too much since my family had chickens when I was growing up. If you are really sensitive to the noise of roosters, this could be something to consider.4) Many of the houses I have been in within Hawaiian Paradise Park do not have air conditioning. This house is no exception but they have ceiling fans in each room and vented windows to allow for better flow of the ocean breezes. This suited our needs just fine but may be something that other people may not find fits their needs. I do not feel that the house ever got too hot.
The House was as stated in the description. However it didn't elaborate on the great Lanai Which was awesome, we spent alot of time out there listening to birds and the Roosters. The yard was beautiful and the fresh oranges and starfruit were great. Patti and Craig were easy to work with and stopped by to say hi, so was great to put a face to them. The beds were very comfortable and was great to have the washer and dryer. the grand kids with us age ranged from 4-15 and they made use of the water toys that were at the house and netflix !!! Again the house had everything we needed and then some.....
Would highly recommend to all travelers.
Maholo for everything Tammy &Bruce
The house was welcoming with lights on ready for our arrival. A friut basket on the table full of Hawaiian fruit was most welcoming and very appriciated. The home came with everything a family would ned to enjoy beach oitings, chance of rain and plenty of beach towels. We enjoyed listening to the frogs at night but not the roosters on the morning , although they were a little annoying it was not to bad. The yard is beautiful with lots of fruit growing on the trees and a pleasent view to enjoy with a cup of coffee. Thanks again forcthe great experience.
This location is off the beaten path. The ocean is close by and beautiful. It's not a beach; it’s a rocky volcanic cliff. Gorgeous, however, not for small children. We enjoyed walks, bike rides, and the beautiful greenery in the yard. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook with—a large fridge and freezer. There were chairs and beach towels to use. There is no A/C; however, ceiling fans and portable fans are available. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Was everything we needed and more
Bikes, coolers, lots of towels. Was perfect !
This was a great place to stay
The house had everything you need, it makes you feel at home. The owners took the time to make a welcome note and left a basket of fresh fruit. My parents, my husband and my children were there. The simple fact that they had a bath chair is something special to me for older people, we don't need it because we were prepared, but the fact that they thought about those details for their house seemed very good to me.
We were able to used the beach chairs and equipment. This house is in my next year vacation list.
Thank you for everything.
Our hosts, Patti and Craig made everything go so smoothly for our stay and they thought of everything to make their guests feel at home. The house was as beautiful as the pictures! We loved the sounds from the wildlife in the yard and enjoyed watching the dogs play in the neighboring yard. The fruit and coffee basket was such a welcome surprise!
Gordy, Shirley, Alyssa, Kyla A.
Jul 22, 2024
The house is large with lots of amenities. Located in a very quiet neighborhood far from downtown Hilo. If you want a quiet place far away from everything, this is your paradise. The is no ac which in July was a bit on the warm side even with the windows open and fans on.
I really liked this house. Big enough for everyone to have their own space. Cute fruit welcome basket. The house definitely needs a good deep clean. 30 min out of Hilo. Have to take your own trash to the transfer station. Which is not ideal when your rental car is filled with all your stuff when your leaving. Easy instructions to follow when arriving. Lots of fans to try and cool off the house. Big back yard but no games outside. Bbq is a little old and very dirty. There were a lot of used condiments in the fridge but some were outdated and moldy. Beds and pillows need to be replaced. Quiet neighborhood. Lots of extras to use for beach and board games. Overall good place.
We loved our time at Melemele House. The welcome basket and hand written note, as well as the very prompt and informative communications from the host, made the place feel welcoming from the start. The setting is lovely, with a big yard, fruit trees, baby pineapples growing, and a very short walk to a lava cliff with beautiful views. The neighborhood is idyllic, with chickens and other animals and hardly any road traffic. Lots of games, movies, a wonderful screened in porch, and all the supplies we needed for the beach as well as cooking. Super helpful and responsive hosts! Only wish we could’ve stayed longer! Oh and the listing notes a hot tub but there isn’t one. Bikes, yes!
Everything was as expected and communication was great. We didn’t spend a whole lot of time at the house as we were out exploring the island all day, every day. The kids had a great time chasing lizards around the yard when we were at the house, and our hosts left us an amazing gift basket of local fruit. Perfect stay for us.