Property Description
Ground floor end unit with garden/pond view, across from Waiakea Pond and Wailoa River State Park. Nice walk or drive 1 mile to beach park, downtown Hilo and Farmers Market for Hawaii's best local products. Just 2 miles to Hilo Airport (ITO), 40 min to Volcanoes National Park, 1 hour to Mauna Kea and 1.5 hours to Kona Airport (KOA).
Explore nearby Rainbow & Akaka Falls, Boiling Pots, Liliuokalani & Tropical Botanical Gardens and Carl smith beach.
EXCELLENT internet, wifi 200 mbps, perfect for working from Hawaii.
Very convenient location: restaurants, local bars, museums, even Hoʻolulu Park (stadium hosts nationally prominent events, including the Hilo Orchid Show and the Merrie Monarch Festival) in walking distance.
Beautiful Polynesian landscape with lava rock, waterfall, koi fish, duck, banyan tree etc.
Highlights:
1) Beautiful lanai (patio) facing park and huge pond, with cool Hawaii trade wind.
2) Partially remodeled 2025: mostly new bathroom and 2 cozy bedrooms (each around 90 sq ft, converted from a 25 ft extra long bedroom).
3) Kitchen equipped with new fingerprint resistance appliances.
4) New 55'' smart TV, Height adjustable computer desk/chair/21” monitor, 1 window AC, 3 ceiling fans and 2 other fans, 1 bathroom de-humidifiers.
5) Beach accessories in lanai storage box
6) Onsite Security and maintenance, you may find security walking around during evening (Phone numbers are on the back of entry door in case needed).
Note: Hilo is located on GREEN east side of big island, rains often(though mostly in night), best air quality.
Big island weather varies by elevation, please wear layers for sunny beach/rain foothill/cool top maintain.
Registration Number: GE-000-830-5152-01, TA-000-830-5152-01, 220300030040
User Reviews
Brett H.
Apr 08, 2025
Pictures were a little nicer than it actually is, but overall clean and okay to stay in. Bare minimum necessities. Didn’t mind staying there, but wouldn’t stay there again. Host was very nice.
Adam Z.
Mar 20, 2025
Nice enough but surrounding area is a little rough. Homeless, transients, and other shady individuals right outside the patio. Glad our car didn’t get broken into. I understand host can’t fix the area so it is what it is… just be aware. Also I don’t mind picking up the rental, doing dishes, cleaning out fridge, and taking out trash but what is the 125 cleaning fee?? It should be one or the other.
michelle S.
Feb 04, 2025
Overall the property is old and a bit run down and not well maintained. The pool and deck needed a good cleaning and we would not put our feet in or sit on deck- never mind swim. Water was very dark and murky. The unit itself needed a cleaning-the outside of the fridge was dirty, the floor need washing. There was a white powder on the kitchen counter from the backsplash peeling - poor install work. The sheets and towels seemed clean, the shower water was hot with good pressure. Some drain issues but did drain eventually. It could be stocked better. No dish towels, only 4 bath towels for 2 couples for 6 days but lots of paper towel/tp. The can opener did not work. Functionally the set up could be better- no closet or dresser for clothes in master bedroom. AC is misleading-only in 2nd bedroom which is a twin bed. As two couples we were prepared to use sofa bed and master bedroom, so ac in the other room was useless…Overall fan was sufficient but a bit warm and hard to get a good cross breeze. There were quite a few cockroaches- I get they can come in with it being humid and ground floor but too many for us. The location was great and communication was great. It worked fine for us but I would not recommend nor would I stay again.
Kelly Y.
Oct 12, 2024
The property was very nice.
Satish K.
Jul 19, 2024
I usually have a great experience at all the VRBO's we stay. This one was only good because the owner was good at communication. But the place had the following issues:
1.) The shower water did not drain.
2.) We had to kill a few cockroaches.
3.) The sofa bed did not work.
4.) There is 1 A/C unit and its so loud by the bed.
Overall, I would not stay here again.
Erica W.
Apr 29, 2024
Our host was so prompt with responding to us even after we left and thought we'd left an item in the rental. The place was so clean and it made our already wonderful stay even more so!
Robin A.
Mar 18, 2024
The apartment was very cozy and comfortable with a lovely balcony and beautiful views, and near a beautiful park!
Linda B.
Mar 03, 2024
Property tired, as I am; older and used and satisfactory. We had an enjoyable stay, walking distance to restaurants, beach, even downtown!
Unit was stocked with bath’nkitchen essentials; lovely lanai overlooking banyon trees and even Wailoa river. Mostly quiet, good experience.
Jing G.
Feb 04, 2024
The place is closed to Hilo airport, farmer market and several mins from Target. Quiet and peaceful community environment. The host Yan Ming is responsive and helpful on answering questions. Easy check-in and out process. Would love to stay here again in next visiting in Big Island.
Yuji F.
Jan 11, 2024
Host provided excellent support in informing the latest about the property and Hilo, which made comfortable stay.
The parking is accessed from Mililani Street, not from Hualani Street.
Wade F.
Sep 04, 2023
The location made you feel like you're in the middle of the jungle. Easy to get to all of the attractions in Hilo. This property is only good for max 2 couples. It says 2 bedrooms but only one is usable. The AC unit is located in the smaller room with a single bed. In order to cool the condo, this door needs to remain open. Used it for a luggage storage room and slept on the sofa bed. Other than that everything was tip top.
Wade F.
Sep 04, 2023
The location made you feel like you're in the middle of the jungle. Easy to get to all of the attractions in Hilo. This property is only good for max 2 couples. It says 2 bedrooms but only one is usable. The AC unit is located in the smaller room with a single bed. In order to cool the condo, this door needs to remain open. Used it for a luggage storage room and slept on the sofa bed. Other than that everything was tip top.
Béatrice S.
Jul 19, 2023
pretty, welcoming apartment. well located. we have adored.
Béatrice S.
Jul 19, 2023
pretty, welcoming apartment. well located. we have adored.
Ari S.
Jul 13, 2023
All went well. Only suggestion is air-conditioning only in one of the bedrooms. No air-conditioning in the living room, second bedroom, bathroom. I believe the listing says a/c but should specify. Owner was friendly and very nice.
