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Best Hilo Location @ Richardsons Beach Park, Swimming, Snorkeling Sleeps 8-Save$

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Richardson's Ocean Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hilo

Located in Keaukaha, this vacation home is adjacent to Richardson's Ocean Park and within a mile (2 km) of Carlsmith Beach Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a furnished patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Richardson's Ocean Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Onekahakaha Beach Park - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 10 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Coconut Island Park - 13 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ken's House of Pancakes - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Verna's Drive In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ka Lihikai - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Big Island Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Front Kitchen - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Best Hilo Location @ Richardsons Beach Park, Swimming, Snorkeling Sleeps 8-Save$

Welcome to “Surfrider” HILO VACATION RENTAL HOME:
Overview:
Get the best Hilo location without paying more. Compare walking out your door to snorkel with turtles to any other house. All this and a Hilo location just minutes from Downtown. Stay in a well landscaped home that is maintained to avoid mosquitos. Enjoy almost half an acre across the street from Richardson’s Beach Park. One of the 7 stops of the Hop-on Hop-off bus tours. Take out the kayak and learn to stand up paddle board. NEED MORE SPACE? Message us about our other 4 homes within 9 doors of each other.

Vacation Rental Highlights:
• Large, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Lower den area also has sleeping arrangements. Sleeps 8 with two king beds, two twin beds a day bed and trundle bed (both with standard twin mattresses)
• 3.5 miles from Downtown Hilo, on south Hilo bay, 5 miles from Hilo Airport
• East Hawaii’s best snorkeling across the street at Richardson’s Beach Park.
• Free Kayak, paddle board, boogie boards, snorkel equipment, booties.
• Full ocean views, outside seating, fruit trees, parking.


Description:
• Why settle for a house away from the water? This house is right across the street from Richardson’s Beach Park. Home of the best snorkeling in East Big Island. Hilo offers few places to enjoy the ocean. These special places are always beach parks.
• Classic Hawaiian architecture with modern conveniences.
• Outside seating on deck overlooking south Hilo bay. Patio with large table and 6 chairs in front.
• House includes free use of kayak, stand up paddle board, boogie boards, snorkel gear.
• House is completely stocked. Everything you need for cooking, plenty of towels, soap, shampoo, hair dryers. Ironing board/Iron, playpen, highchair and Cable Wifi.
STVR: 19-359743, NUC: 19-1363

Rooms:
• Living Room – Large couch and love seat with direct ocean views. Flat screen T.V. with Amazon Fire and Netflix for a huge selection of viewing options. Books and games for family fun. Cable Wifi.
• Kitchen – Everything you need. Coffee maker, blender, toaster, rice cooker, pots/pans. Lots of cooking tools. Large oven/range. View of Richardson’s Beach Park across living room out to the ocean.
• Bedrooms #1 – Same level as living room/kitchen. Bedroom has a king bed, night stands, dresser and ocean view. Ceiling fans in each bedroom.
• Bedroom #2: Same level as living room/kitchen and across from Bedroom #1.
There is a batroom in between. Two twin beds with nightstand in between. Garden views at the back of the house.
• Den below the main house with external entrance. Just off of the driveway and behind laundry area. This room has a king bed, day bed and trundle. Night stands and connected bathroom.
• Main Bathroom: Shares the upper floor with the two bedrooms and living area. Bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths, hair dryer, shampoo and soap provided.
• Lower Bathroom: Part of den area. Shampoo, soaps and paper goods, towels, hair dryer provided.

Activities:
There is more to do in and around Hilo than any town on any of the Islands. It just isn’t well advertised because there aren’t resorts to promote the area.

• Waterfalls - Boiling Pots, Rainbow Falls, Akaka Falls, Waipi’o Valley
• Gardens – Hawaiian Botanical Gardens, Lili’uokalani Park and Gardens, Nani Mau Gardens, Akatsuka Orchid Gardens.
• Museums – Lyman’s historical and geological museum and The Tsunami museum. Both in downtown Hilo.
• Beach Parks – Richardson’s Beach Park, Onekahakaha Beach Park (the calmest), Carlsmith Beach Park, Reed’s Bay, Lehia Park. Punalu’u Beach Park and Whittington Park.
• Volcanic sights: Volcano National Park, Thurston lava tube, Kaumana Caves State Park, Pahoa transfer station, Live lava bike/hike tours in Kalipana Viewing area.
• Markets and shops: Hilo Farmer’s Market, Maku’u Farmer’s Market, Hilo Coffee Mill, Ka’u Coffee Mill, Volcano Winery and Mehana Brewery, Hilo Candy Company, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut and Punalu’u Bake Shop
• Other – Hilo Zoo, Palace Theatre

Modern Hilo:
• Shop large stores for all your supplies. Just a quarter mile above the Hilo airport is a Walmart, Target, newer Safeway, mall with modern movie theater and cute stores.
• Looking for familiar fast food? In the same area is a Burger King, Panda Express and Starbucks. Just up the street on the north side is a Subway, Jack in the Box, McDonalds and Domino’s Pizza.

According to Hawaii Vacation Rental ordinances, all vacation renters agree to the following if this property is booked:
1. Quiet hours shall be from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM during which time the noise from the short term vacation rental shall not unreasonable disturb adjacent neighbors.
2. Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area.
3. Guest vehicles shall be parked within the designated onsite parking area.
4. Failure to comply with the Good Neighbor policy states above will be construed to be a violation.
5. No commercial events shall take place at the property.

The vacation home features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a furnished patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with Netflix. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
No cleaning required. That is what you paid your cleaning fee for. Please leave windows open. Safe travels.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Property Registration Number TA-102-026-6496-01, GE-102-026-6496-01

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Keaukaha, just steps from Richardson's Ocean Park. You'll also find Carlsmith Beach Park and Onekahakaha Beach Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Best Hilo Location @ Richardsons Beach Park, Swimming, Snorkeling Sleeps 8-Save$?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and Netflix as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Best Hilo Location @ Richardsons Beach Park, Swimming, Snorkeling Sleeps 8-Save$?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO), which is 6.6 mi away (17 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Best Hilo Location @ Richardsons Beach Park, Swimming, Snorkeling Sleeps 8-Save$?

Yes, every accommodation at Best Hilo Location @ Richardsons Beach Park, Swimming, Snorkeling Sleeps 8-Save$ comes with a furnished patio.

Reviews

Best Hilo Location @ Richardsons Beach Park, Swimming, Snorkeling Sleeps 8-Save$ Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tommy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was an overall an amazing stay. Beautiful views plenty of activities for the kids and driving distance to anywhere on the island.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation celebration

Our family enjoyed staying here to celebrate my daughter’s graduation from UH Hilo. The home has everything you need and we will definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Arlene R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Ocean View

It was delightful, wonderful view and great parking! This is a home from the early 1900's with lots of character. Close to town and so many beaches. Easy 45 min drive to Volcanoes Nat'l Park- Great location on the Hilo side of the Big Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Beth C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location for Snorkling, Noisy at night

This is a beautiful location, especially for snorkeling or swimming but it is noisy at night. Lots of people, trucks, roosters making it hard to sleep. The house needs some tlc and the cats that hang out use the area by the backdoor for a bathroom so its smelly. We did not understand that to get to the second bathroom and the third bedroom required going outside and down stairs to the basement level. No connection inside the house to the basement level.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Watch whales from the lanai

This house is in a great location, incredibly clean, and well appointed with everything we needed. The check in process couldn't have been easier with the coded entry. The house could easily accommodate two families with the ohana unit downstairs. Unfortunately, one of us (all seniors) had a medical issue during our stay, but both the owner and the property manager were supportive and very responsive to our needs. We definitely appreciated their concern.I used to live in Hawaii and know this is one of the best vacation rentals on the Hilo side. You won't be disappointed...and you might even see whales from the lanai like we did on several occasions. Mahalo, Richard
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melodie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wake up to Surfers

We loved Richard’s house! You wake up and know you’re in Hawaii, with a great view of the beach and lush vegetation surrounding you. The place was clean, well furnished and well equipped. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view and location

We had a great stay in this home and were very grateful for the immediate responses we received from the owner about a few items. We loved watching people surf and paddle board from the front porch and my three-year old loved the kitties that hang out there. We also saw a little black pig almost every day which was fun. The house had more than enough towels, toys and beach equipment that made our stay easy. We also really liked the black sand beach across the street and did some exploring on the rocks. If you are hoping to be in Hilo and near the airport this spot is perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter M.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacy C., Portland, OR

Liked: Cleanliness

Best location on the island!

You cannot beat this location and the property is exactly as listed. We really appreciated all of the "extra" swim supplies and while traveling with my mom she loved having her own "unit" she could retreat to in the evenings. The houses are not new and they are on the water so of course there is a lot of "wild life" which includes turtles directly across the street! We had a few small issues and the customer service was TOP NOTCH. The owner responded right away and kept checking in which was nice. Recommend and will be back. Cannot wait to see this view again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect relaxing beach location

We loved this property. Directly across the street from beautiful beach and short drive to shops and restaurants in Hilo. Very peaceful and not in touristy location. We felt like we experienced the true Hawaiian vibe there. The property manager was very accommodating to our requests and included all necessary beach gear: water shoes, snorkels, beach chairs, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn W., Queen creek

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July holiday

The house is beautiful and was perfect for our family, the newlyweds got the room with the seperate entrance and the 4 of us slept on the main floor. Everything we could have needed was provided and we left some extra water shoes and snorkel gear for future renters. Coming from the AZ dry heat it did take a night to acclimate to not having AC in the house but after that we had no problems and really enjoyed the breeze from open windows. The cats would come by often and were well loved by our kids. We will gladly rent from you again! Thank you Richard!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

rita w.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful location and friendly cats

We loved the location of this property. Walking across the street to snorkel at Richardson was wonderful. We enjoyed the ocean breezes inside and also spent time outside on the deck with its great view of the ocean. The two cats were welcome (outside!). One night they received a treat of leftover Ono fish from the Hilo Bay Cafe. We now have cat friends for life!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Terrance N.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but home requires some maintenance

A deep clean of the full place should be done. The inside of the kitchen cupboards were not clean. The screen door to the deck should be replaced as you had to fight to open & close it. Needs some TLC.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location, location, location!

Surfrider house is exactly as advertised. Clean bedrooms and comfortable beds, and excellent access to Richardsons Beach as well as within walking distance to other amazing parks along the road. The owner is quick to respond to any inquiries, and accommodated both our early arrival and late departure. The clean kitchen and clean bathrooms are stocked with everything you need. Did I mention this place is clean?! (Kudos to the housekeeping staff!!) Note the second bathroom and third bedroom are a separate entrance, not connected to the main living area. It was an added layer of privacy! We absolutely appreciated the well-stocked snorkel gear, booties, beach chairs & toys. So many positives about this sweet place! Perhaps my favorite was the ease of check out…“feel free to start a load of towels, or don’t. This is your vacation after all!”
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan D., Long Beach, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene

Very much enjoyed this house. Especially loved sitting on the lanai looking at the lush foliage and the ocean and listening to the frogs which we thought were birds. Just lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Phyllis A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Extremely disappointing!!

Photos and description were misleading; furniture throughout was different than pictured, kitchen/dining room floor plan changed. The Surf Rider has potential but is MAJORLY lacking in its current state. The worst problem was cleanliness. We were asked to take off our shoes when entering; however, our feet were filthy after walking around inside the house. Fans were caked with filth and it was horrible under the beds. Several windows could not close. Blinds in basement bedroom were dirty and broken. No TV in basement. Prior updates/repairs were very poorly done. Sliding doors were rusty and difficult to open/close. Lighting poor. NO SMOKE DECTORS ANYWHERE ON MAIN FLOOR! Location across from Richardson's Beach was convenient. Would NOT stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Travis K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

We had a great time. Real nice place!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip to Hilo

Our family of 6 adults stayed at the Surf Rider house across from Richardson's Beach Park and had the trip of a lifetime. The house was clean, had everything we needed, and was very comfortable for our group. The house was the perfect place from which to explore the east side of the island, and we took several scenic drives, ate at great restaurants, went to Pahoa, and to VNP. But the best part was watching the waves and whales from the porch. A week wasn't long enough, and we hope to return soon. Richard was an excellent host!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D., EUGENE, OR USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Stellar Location & House

This house is in a stellar location with the captivating view of the ocean. And the home is well-appointed (everything you can think of, and more) with any item you’ll need or want. The large kitchen is beautiful and easy for more than one person to be in there. And it has a gas stove, with quality pots & pans! We loved being able to cook and eat on the patio overlooking the ocean. We encountered a small issue and Richard quickly responded and instructed us how to resolve it. The washer and dryer on premises was such a blessing! And all supplies were neatly provided (detergent, basket, etc). The beds were comfortable and the location was so quiet. It’s a gem. We still dream of our stay at this house! Our stay was very comfortable and smooth. It felt like we were borrowing a good friend’s house! Thanks Richard!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

This property worked out great for our group of 4 adults (2 couples). The location was great and the house was well stocked and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness

So much fun!

The house was great—a clean, older home that was fixed up nicely. All amenities were provided, including a huge number of beach toys, kayak and another boat. The family loved the snorkeling right across the street at Robinson State Park. We snorkeled 3-4 times every day. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic trip!

We had an amazing experience in Hilo, made better by this property. Across the street from a wonderful beach, close (with a car) to downtown. The house had everything we needed for cooking, cleaning, sleeping, and relaxing in Hawaii. Hopefully we can return soon!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location

Amazing location. Perfect lanai, spacious comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Liked: Cleanliness

What more could you need or want?!

Hidden gem right across from a black rock beach with sandy bottom and great snorkeling/surfing/boogy boarding spot with a view. :) If I was a lesser human I would keep this place a secret all for myself.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Close to everything and great views outside! Great communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

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