Charming Historic Hilo House – Minutes to Beach!
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Overview
Marketed as a Hilo vacation home, this fully restored 1960s house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and about 1,050 square feet of interior space. Its character includes refinished hardwood floors, original shoji screens, a Chinese metal screen door, and a landscaped backyard with a covered lanai and peek-a-boo ocean views.
Rooms & Amenities
The bedrooms are arranged with two queen beds and one twin bed plus a tri-fold portable twin mattress. The home has a full kitchen with a refrigerator, stove and oven, microwave, and kitchenware, as well as a washer and dryer, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi. Property details specify ceiling fans but no air conditioning; other listed amenities include heating and an outdoor grill.
Dining Nearby
The kitchen makes self-catering practical, while nearby dining includes Kandi's Drive Inn, about 1.3 km away, and 5-Spice Korean, about 1.3 km away. Hiro's Place and Lehua Restaurant are each roughly 1.5 km away; farther options include Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine and Bull Shed Hilo.
Location & Nearby
The home is described as centrally located near the University of Hawaii at Hilo, about one block away, and historic downtown Hilo, around an eight-minute drive. Hilo International Airport is about 4.8 km away, and bus stops on W. Kawili Street near Waiakea High School are about 1.4 km away. Nearby outings include Liliuokalani Park and Coconut Island, Rainbow Falls, Hilo Bay Beach Parks, and several other beaches and parks.
Outdoor Space & Parking
A covered lanai and backyard provide space to spend time outdoors, and the yard has partial ocean views. Parking is available on site in a carport for one vehicle and a driveway for two more. The property is smoke-free, and its house rules prohibit pets and events.
Best for
Families or small groups looking for a whole-home base for exploring Hilo may appreciate the three bedrooms, two bathrooms, full kitchen, laundry, and backyard. It also suits travelers who want access to Hilo town, the university, beaches, parks, and the airport while having free on-site parking and Wi-Fi.
Travel tips
A car is useful for reaching the beaches and attractions around Hilo; the home has parking for up to three vehicles, and bus stops on W. Kawili Street are about 1.4 km away. Plan for ceiling fans rather than air conditioning, observe the 9 PM–8 AM quiet hours, and take care when pulling out because reviews mention a busy street by the driveway. Outdoor chickens and roosters are common in residential neighborhoods in Hawaii, so light sleepers may wish to bring earplugs.
What guests say
Guests commonly praise the home's well-equipped kitchen, comfortable living area, three-bedroom layout, and two bathrooms, particularly for family stays. The washer and dryer, backyard, and convenient access to town, food, and beaches are also recurring positives. Some reviewers note that the street beside the driveway is busy, so leaving the property requires care. One guest also described a damp feeling and wished for a bathroom exhaust fan; property details state that the home has ceiling fans but no air conditioning.
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