Hale Mala means "House in the Garden" in Hawaiian. It is a peaceful spot in a beautiful tropical location.
Hale Mala is the downstairs portion of our home. Walk through the lanai to your private entry and begin feeling right at home. There are 3 spacious bedrooms and a massive lanai with outdoor lights that connect the living room area to the outside. With a large table & bench seating, plus a breakfast bar, there's space for everyone to be together. Perfect for couples or families.
The Hale Mala rental includes:
- On-site parking
- Private keyless entry
- Wireless Internet
- Ultra High Definition TV with Apple TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and more!
- Kitchen includes: fridge, microwave, toaster, oven, coffee maker, kettle, dishes and silverware
- Towels and linens are provided for all guests
There is also a shared laundry room with a washing machine and dryer. Laundry soap is provided free of charge.
We love Hilo and the authentic old-Hawaii vibe it breathes but if you are looking for white sand beaches and Stepford wives neighborhoods, this is probably not the right place for you to stay. Plantation era houses were built in the 1960’s and while ours has been lovingly maintained and updated, there are still parts that are original. Some houses and areas in Hilo are in need of a little TLC including a few houses in our neighborhood. If this is something that will impact how you experience Hawaii, then it may be wise to consider a resort instead. But if you are looking for adventure, real Hawaiian experiences, fun new journeys to amazing destinations, we have that in abundance.
Each room has high powered fans. Combine this with the nice Hawaiian breeze and there is no need for air conditioners.
Hilo is authentic Hawaii. Beaches, shopping, great restaurants, waterfalls and hiking are all within a few minutes drive from Hale Lani. You can also access helicopter and boat tours in various spots around Hilo. If you have a car, you can reach Volcanoes National Park to the south or Mauna Kea to the northwest in about an hour. A massive mall and shopping center are just around the corner from us - you can walk there it is so close! We think our place is the perfect spot to Stay, Play and enjoy Aloha!
We love Hilo and the authentic old-Hawaii vibe it breathes. Plantation era houses were built in the 1930’s and while ours has been lovingly maintained and updated, a few houses in our neighborhood need a little TLC. If you are looking for adventure, real Hawaiian experiences, fun new journeys to amazing destinations at a budget price, then this is the perfect place for you! As our house is located in a quiet residential neighborhood, we ask our guests to show the aloha spirit to those around them by keeping noise levels to a minimum and by respecting Hawaiian culture. There may be other guests in the upstairs portion of our home, so we ask each of our guests to practice aloha and respect the privacy of each space. No smoking is allowed in or around our home.
If you are in need of additional space or planning to stay with a large group or family, please consider renting both portions of the house together - you can find that listed under Ohana Means Family. Welcome the Aloha Spirit and the vibe behind Stay, Play Aloha!
Our Hawaii Transient Excise Tax number is: TA-210-587-7504-01
Registration Number: TA-210-587-7504-01, GE-210-587-7504-01
Lori M.
Aug 13, 2024
Cute place! Thank you!
Gordon J.
Jul 26, 2024
Very clean and modern. All appliances worked (not the case with our previous rental). Laundry facilities with detergent are a huge plus. Nice great room for gatherings. Good location, convenient to most places. The frogs didn't bother us the slightest. Nice book with good information about where to go to eat, what to see, etc.
Terrah P.
Jun 26, 2024
We loved our stay here. Clean and comfortable, and clear instructions and communication with property owners. So relaxing, and very welcoming.
Diane R.
Jun 18, 2024
My husband and 2 young boys stayed at this home for a few nights. Since there was space, the kids opted to have their own rooms. They enjoyed exploring the back yard and spotting lizards and geckos.
The kitchen had everything we needed, including a coffee grinder. Loved having a washing machine to use after all the beach days. There was soap, shampoo and body wash in the bathroom and plenty of towels for several days. The house even has beach towels to use!
Note: If you are bothered by noises at night, be aware that the frogs are loud. You may need to use the ear plugs the hosts thoughtfully provide. I was able to sleep without issue, but my husband had a hard time.
Roma S.
May 10, 2024
We stayed here for two weeks and loved everything about the place! The beautiful lanai, the spacious backyard, and the proximity to beaches/downtown/the gym/the volcano. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need and the laundry room even has snorkeling gear you can borrow! We are coming back next year and definitely want to stay here again. Owners were wonderful and easy to communicate with. 100% recommended!
Randy J.
Feb 12, 2024
My wife and I stayed here with our teenage son and three of his friends. The vacation rental was clean and offered a good amount of space for us including an outdoor area. The location is close to Hilo town, the airport, Rainbow Falls, Hilo Bay, supermarkets and shopping. Communication with the owner Shauna was quick and easy. I appreciated thoughtful touches like extra outlets and charging ports at each bedside, a blackboard suggesting favorite beaches and restaurants, and an Apple TV to stream or airplay to. I’d stay here again.
Rachel B.
Jan 05, 2024
It was the perfect spot for us and location was good to get to all of the things we wanted to see and do. Really appreciated the restaurant and things to do suggestions - we did most of them! Especially enjoyed Pineapples restaurant and Jackie Rey's. Highlight of the visit was Volcano National Park. Also had a fun tour of the Lavahola Chocolate Farm.
Aaron F.
Jul 06, 2022
The home is exactly as advertised. It was great for our family of 8. The location is excellent as well.
Aaron F.
Jun 22, 2022
The home is exactly as advertised. It was great for our family of 8. The location is excellent as well.
Honor F.
Mar 17, 2022
Wonderful location, convenient to shopping, beaches, restaurants, etc. Great place to stay with a large family as it has plenty of space for sleeping.
Honor F.
Mar 02, 2022
Wonderful location, convenient to shopping, beaches, restaurants, etc. Great place to stay with a large family as it has plenty of space for sleeping.
Rosi
Feb 15, 2022
Our group had a great time staying here. The location was very convenient to stores, restaurants, and the main highway to Volcanoes National Park and the Akaka Falls. Clean, updated, well stocked, homey. The washer/dryer was a handy bonus. Although the house doesn't come with AC, the windows & fans in every room kept us cool. We all agreed we would stay again, and recommend it to anyone.
bradley h.
Jul 21, 2021
Nice stay and weather was perfect.
bradley h.
Jul 06, 2021
Nice stay and weather was perfect.
Justine R.
Jun 18, 2021
This place had more space than we needed but it was great to spread out. They left earplugs by each bed so we expected it to be noisy, but we slept fine without them. We had some noisy neighbors upstairs but they were not as loud after the first night. There was a coffee pot but no filters so we bought some and left them there. We liked staying in a neighborhood off the beaten path and the recommendation to eat at Pineapples was a good one!
