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Discover a captivating home nestled in the vibrant heart of Hilo.

Vacation home in Hilo with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Hilo Shopping Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hilo

This vacation home places you within a 5-minute walk of Wailoa River State Park Hawaii and Wailoa River State Recreation Area. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Hilo Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Coconut Island Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Just Cruisin Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ola Brew Hilo Taproom - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kuhio Grille - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Discover a captivating home nestled in the vibrant heart of Hilo.


This ground-floor unit is located in a conveniently situated two-story home in the heart of Hilo, within a pleasant and safe neighborhood. It's within walking or biking distance to most amenities in Hilo town.

Nestled on a private, low-traffic side street, the unit is removed from the noise of city life while still being centrally located to everything Hilo has to offer.

The spacious unit includes two bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room, and a kitchen. One bedroom features a double bed, while the other has a queen bed, both equipped with super comfortable, high-quality mattresses. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking, although it does utilize a hot plate, a microwave, and a variety of cooking gadgets instead of a traditional range or oven.

On-site parking is available for one vehicle, with additional street parking just a short distance away.

Enjoy a private, nicely sized backyard that's perfect for barbecues or for sipping coffee and having meals in the covered back lanai. The yard is lined with fruit trees, including bananas, citrus, and pineapple.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a travel crib.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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:
Gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Thoroughly wash all used utensils, pots, and silverware, dry, and put them back as you found them.
Leave all used towels in a pile on the bathroom floor
Please separate all recyclables and trash and place them in the designated bins located behind the white gate.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

We kindly ask that you remove your outdoor shoes before entering the unit to help maintain a clean and comfortable living environment.
Kindly minimize the use of air conditioners and make sure to turn off all fans and ACs when not home

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 GE-174-478-7456-02, TA-174-478-7456-02

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Home in the Heart of Hilo Hilo
Home in the Heart of Hilo Private vacation home
Home in the Heart of Hilo Private vacation home Hilo

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Hilo, just steps from Hilo Shopping Center and Wailoa River State Park Hawaii, and within a short walk of Wailoa River State Recreation Area. You'll also find Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Hamakua Heritage Corridor less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

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.

Is Discover a captivating home nestled in the vibrant heart of Hilo. good for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at Discover a captivating home nestled in the vibrant heart of Hilo.?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO), which is 3.2 mi away (7 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Discover a captivating home nestled in the vibrant heart of Hilo.?

Yes, every accommodation at Discover a captivating home nestled in the vibrant heart of Hilo. comes with a deck.

Discover a captivating home nestled in the vibrant heart of Hilo. Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jon L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing visit

The Ohana spirit.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy spot

Nice location close to everything in Hilo town
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jake c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

House had all the amenities we would want, communication with the host for a few items was great, we would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo

Very nice place
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Gail T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not the best VRBO experience

This unit is a basement of a two story home and you can hear everything from the top story. The kitchen is really a kitchenette and does not have a range or dish washer. Important only if plan to cook. The listing indicated washer an dryer however you will be charged $8 ($5 for washing and $3 for drying) per load. Bit costly since never had to pay for laundry before. In addition the towels, sheets and pillows smelled of mildew. The owner did change them when notified. Owner promised to give free cleaning service since we were staying more than a week but was not able to fulfill.
Stayed 17 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

R V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo stay #2

This is the 2nd time we’ve stayed at this property. Owner is easy to work with and accommodating to arrival time. She made some nice upgrades since we were there the first time to make it even more comfortable. Location is more residential but perfect for what we needed. It’s also nice to have set parking spots so you do not need to park on the street since street parking would be difficult. Would stay there again!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

R V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo VRBO

It was a great location. Close to town and easy to get to. It was nice to have a dedicated parking spot and to have portable air conditioners in each bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021