Property Description
Our Tropical Retreat Guest House is a luxurious 1 bedroom, 1 full bath resort-style guest house located in one of Hilo’s premier subdivisions. Our guest house is truly a tropical paradise with a very spacious living area. The guest house opens up to a beautiful manicured tropical garden on over an acre of lush tropical gardens with numerous fruit trees, and indigenous plants found only in Hawaii.
The guest house is equipped with an air-conditioned, uncommon for vacation rentals in the area, and full-size shower-tub. The property also features a fully equipped kitchen (including gas stove with electric oven, rice cooker, blender, air fryer, toaster, coffee maker, washer and dryer, cooking utensils, drinkable filtered water system, etc), a queen size pull out sofa bed, house phone, high-speed internet, and a 50” LCD High Definition TV with Hulu live TV, Hulu on demand, ESPN, Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. The living room TV is also connected to a High Definition Surround Sound System, BlueRay player, and a Nintendo Wii Console. The 32” LCD TV in the bedroom is equipped with Hulu live TV, Hulu on demand, ESPN, Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. The guest house is also equipped with smart locks, smart smoke/carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguish, baby proof outlet covers (available when needed), and recycling station. Finally, for guest traveling with babies and infants, we offer a clean and extremely well maintained Pack-N-Play and high chair.
The guest house has its own private gated driveway, parking, and it is protected with 24/7 security monitoring for the protection of our guest and our property (there are no cameras inside the guest house or on the private back yard).
When in season, trees are loaded with bananas, Kau orange, lemon, loquat, mountain apple, coconut, tangelo, rambutan, lychee, mac nut, lime, star fruit, tangerine, breadfruit, avocado, grapefruit, and more. Not to mention a large variety of beautiful palms (Royal, Fan, Rica, Foxtail), tropical plants, and flowers. There is a screened garden house with a table and chairs in the middle of the garden for guests to enjoy a relaxing fresh air snack. The guest house is located on a gated property approximately three miles from downtown Hilo. It's more than a beautiful place to stay, it’s a lifestyle. You'll experience charming “Old Hawaii” where life is slow and easy. Our property allows you to relax in style or pursue a variety of adventures right outside. Amenities include a secluded beautiful outdoor garden. The landscaped grounds and naturalistic setting capture the tranquility and beauty of the islands where travelers can relax and experience the true Hawaii where the locals live.
Your host resides just a couple minutes up the road, and can be available in person at anytime when requested. Your host will be happy to answer questions you may have, assist you with any special needs and help you plan your stay. Your host is also happy in sharing tips on where to visit, how to get there, where to lunch and favorite local dining spots.
The property is within walking distance to a very picturesque area of East Hawaii surrounded by streams, waterfalls and off a quiet street perfect for walking or jogging. A private serene opens up to views of the garden below for ultimate relaxation. Our Retreat is a perfect Hawaiian getaway for couples celebrating their special occasion and is centrally located making it an ideal home base while exploring exotic points of interest on the island.
Hilo is famous for its warm aloha spirit, relaxed lifestyle, unique shops, art galleries and restaurants with local regional cuisine. Local attractions include Lyman Museum, East Hawaii Cultural Center, historic Palace Theatre, Pacific Tsunami Museum, Imiloa Astronomy Center, UH Hilo Performing Arts Center and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens. Hilo Farmer's Market is a favorite for fresh, local produce. The Merrie Monarch Festival, Hilo's premier hula competition, and cultural events are held annually in April. East Hawaii's black sand beaches and freshwater pools are some of the best for snorkeling, diving, surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming with turtles and tropical fish, or watching the whales offshore. Take a helicopter volcano tour or a short scenic drive to active Kilauea volcano to view a lava flow, ride horses in Waipio Valley or tour the summit and view the night skies of Mauna Kea.
Our retreat is a Non-Smoking property: Hawaii State Law dictates that all public areas are designated as smoke-free. The safety and comfort of all our guests are of the utmost importance to us. As such we have a non-smoking policy. Smoking is not allowed in any of our buildings or on the property grounds. Please inform your visitors about our non-smoking policy. Your support and cooperation to maintain a smoke-free environment.
Sorry, no pets are allowed.
Registration Number: TA-117-179-2896-01, GE-117-179-2896-01
User Reviews
Joseph R.
Mar 03, 2025
Well thoughtout and maintained home. We enjoyed the area.
Estellita A.
Feb 12, 2025
Happily satisfied with our stay in Hilo. Our hosts were welcoming. I would definitely recommend
Michael W.
Feb 08, 2025
Great place
Cris T.
Jan 23, 2025
The guest house is conveniently located near downtown Hilo in a nice neighborhood. The place is roomy and has all the amenities you need. The bed is comfortable and everything is very clean. The hosts were easy to reach. Enjoyed my two week stay. Thank you.
Keoni B.
Jan 08, 2025
This rental is situated in a lush, magical, area in Hilo with easy access to all conveniences. The cottage is impeccably clean with access to a beautiful garden. I found the ventilation great if you want to leave windows and sliding doors open while also having the convenience of A/C. Will stay again!
Francisco Carlos B.
Jan 06, 2025
We had a fantastic stay at this property! The location was perfect—far enough from the downtown area to avoid the crowds but still close enough to easily enjoy the beaches and the city. The neighborhood was quiet and pleasant, which made for a very relaxing stay.The house itself was comfortable and very clean, with plenty of space for two people. We especially appreciated the air conditioning, which made our stay even more enjoyable.I did have a minor issue during our stay, but Raul was incredibly responsive and apologetic, resolving it quickly.Overall, we had a great experience and would absolutely stay here again if we’re ever in Hilo. Highly recommended!
Mary C.
Dec 19, 2024
Raul was very organized. Everything was labeled, making it easy to know what remote went with each item. The guest house was clean, quiet and easy to access. Great place to stay!
Deborah R.
Nov 27, 2024
This property is nicely appointed and well-stocked with everything you might need. We explored all around the island and appreciated the ease in heading out in multiple directions. We appreciated the close proximity of both the gas station, multiple grocery stores and dining options. At the end of the day we enjoyed returning back to our quiet, secluded space to relax. If you plan to cook you might want to add cooking oil to your list and any condiments that you might need. The kitchen is very well stocked with great qualities of cooking pots and pans, blender, toaster over anything else you might wish to have for meal preparation. We will definitely return to the property again and recommend it to our friends. Thank you to our hosts who were quick to respond to any questions we might have. Mahalo!
Paula Corina r.
Nov 25, 2024
The house is located in a nice neighborhood, was very clean, and well equipped with everything we needed; it was a short distance from a few beautiful waterfalls, very close to the downtown, and about 15-20 minutes driving to the beach. We enjoyed our stay very much!
K P.
Nov 07, 2024
The home is spacious, very clean and super convenient to Hilo activities! Raul is very responsive. Great experience.
Richard B.
Nov 03, 2024
Very clean, everything was in working condition and well furnished, great place to stay.
Harry W.
Oct 25, 2024
Lots of extras including even a spice rack and an LG clothes washer/dryer. Large living area with a large kitchen and a generous dining table. Great bathroom with shower/bathtub and a very fancy toilet/bidet with operating instructions.
Stephanie M.
Sep 30, 2024
The property is about 10 mins from town and really close to so much. Loved hearing the sounds of the wildlife and getting to see all the stars (there are very few streetlights so you have an amazing view of the sky!) everything was clean and quiet. Great place!
Dean R.
Sep 26, 2024
Relaxing spot overlooking the city.
Jessica L.
Sep 25, 2024
Guest house was clean, no issues, had everything we needed. We stayed 7 nights, we were really only there at night time as we spend the full day's adventuring. Check in was easy, the codes given for the gate and the guest house were correct, so we had no issues getting in. Really loved how we were able to park the rental car right next to the door of the guest house, this was handy and gave us peace of mind. The area felt like a safe neighbourhood & was in a great location, close to town but didn't feel like you were in a city. I would definitely recommend staying here, and I will book this again if I'm every lucky enough to visit the big island again!
