Aloha & Welcome to Hale Kawehi. We want to extend all of the warmth, charm and aloha that Hawaii has to offer by making your stay a memorable one. Located in the center of historic downtown Hilo, Hawaii, this is a hosted, well-appointed ,vintage, kama'aina BnB guesthouse, very open, airy, Polynesian environment with many curated Hawaiian artifacts and other collectibles, whimsical decor. Koa furniture and cabinets and stained glass throughout the house 2,000, sq. ft., completely private with full amenities. This is a family estate; host lives on property . Free covered parking and free Wi Fi. Deluxe platform queen bed with air conditioning in bedroom.
Cable TV in den and bedroom, ice maker, designer kitchen, daily housecleaning, optional. How great is that!!!!!
Located l mile, walking distance to the old town featuring many restaurants, shops, bay front. A truly must stay oasis. 29 miles from active volcano and National Park. For golfers, the Hilo Municipal Golf course is just is 3 miles from rental. A perfect launch area for sightseeing . E Komo Mai...welcome. Hilo also coqui frogs. This is a house filled with many Hawaiian museum pieces which host wants to share. It is truly enchanting and a vintage Hawaiian residence.....check in is 3pm and check out is 11am
HAWAII TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATION TAX CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION NO. TA -116-694-8352-01. The guesthouse is curated with many museum artifacts. NOT FOR THE MINIMALIST!!!!! Valet laundry service provided for a nominal 5.00 fee per load....
Registration Number: GE-116-694-8352-01, 230420110000, TA-116-694-8352-01
Janine B.
Oct 16, 2023
We arrived to find a beautiful plate of papaya and a fridge full of beverages for us to enjoy. Very charming guest house and kind hostess! Nice location for visiting the highlights of Hilo.
Rex H.
Oct 13, 2023
Very good. Well Organized. Concerned and pleasant owner
Frank H.
Oct 03, 2023
We stayed in Hilo during the third week of sept. The property was everything we had hoped for. When we pulled in there was a parking space right next to the entry so getting settled was a matter of minutes. Every room is full of interesting surprises. The space is large and gives you plenty of indoor and outdoor living. We absolutely loved the garden area and spent much of our time out on the deck next to it. This space is secluded and gives the feeling of being in a little private rain forest. Our stay was partly sunny with rain coming mostly in the evenings or during the night. This created a cozy sleeping environment with the sound of the geckos and soft rain. The bed is soft and the bathroom is close by.
We enjoyed each room. There were litteraly hundreds of little pieces of Hawian history. Some spaces had the feel of a well desiged small museum. Our host Kawehi,was gracious and supplied us with unexpected pastries, and breakfast munchies. It was a pleasure to meet and talk with her.
We want our vacations to feel like unique destinations. This one gets 5 out of 5! We can’t wait to return.
Frank and Susanne Henderson
Kristen E.
Aug 17, 2023
The host is well organized. Provided snacks and drinks. The space is welcoming and comfortable with many fun details. Would visit again
Jun 09, 2023
Hilo was our base for 6 days on the Big Island. Excellent amenities and location. Highly recommend.
Kirsten F.
Apr 18, 2023
This is an absolutely lovely home with lots of space and attention to detail! We found it charming from the moment we walked in, and it’s very well supplied; even rather surprising, considering that it’s right near downtown. (We didn’t get a chance to meet our hostess, but we got the impression that it’s her family home.) We really enjoyed all of the decor (many truly fascinating things abound), along with the quaint way the guest yard is fashioned, as well as the various comfortable seating areas on the big lanai. This is an excellent choice for any discerning traveler and, if we ever need a spot in Hilo, we’d love to stay here again.
Tabitha V.
Dec 04, 2022
The stories behind the items carefully curated in this lovely home could, I’m sure, fill a couple volumes of travel books. Inside and out, this place is welcoming and homey. The host is friendly and responsive. A great place to stay.
Emily M.
Nov 20, 2022
All the privacy you could want. A sprawling house with a lovely garden. Memorable indoor and outdoor spaces and a lovely kitchen. True professional hosts who left us welcome fruit, had everything stocked and a useful list of sites. A true oasis in a good neighborhood with a covered parking space to boot! Could not have asked for more with this listing. Would 100% recommend
Guodu W.
Nov 20, 2022
All are wonderful. The property will be more better if it’s AC is new machine . Old machine noise is too big to sleep.
Shelley Ann O.
Oct 24, 2022
The most amazing attention to detail! There’s so much to enjoy about this house!
Dennis O.
Oct 20, 2022
The home make you instantly feel part of Hilo. Very clean with comfortable bed. We really appreciated all the conveniences provided that made our stay very enjoyable. A special treat was listening to the music of a Hawaiian artist promoted on the refrigerator with a glass of wine in the fabulous sitting room.
Brennan D.
Aug 29, 2022
We stayed here for a week for our honeymoon and loved the house. Kawehi really thought of everything
Karey B.
Mar 01, 2022
Amazing home that is full of antiques and history. Wonderful hostess that really made me feel welcomed. Beautiful yard. I would stay there again.
Richard Z.
Jan 23, 2022
We were surprised by how big the place was. Two big porches for eating and relaxing and ahuge living room with seperate tv room. The ac in the bedroom was most welcome. Pastries and mango upon arrival, easy in and out, convenient to be downtown and the sights. Could not havebeen better. No view but a beautiful garden was a great substitute.
Homer M.
Oct 31, 2021
Wonderful stay. Charming Hawaiian/British decorated place, great host, accurate instructions. Rare opportunity to see active volcano, which was conveniently close at the national park which is great when driving at night (best time to see volcano activity).
