HILO HAVEN-4Bd2Ba Entire House w A/C, BBQ, Firepit
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
HILO HAVEN is a whole, four-bedroom, two-bathroom house in a residential area of Hawaiian Acres, offered for private use. The listing describes it as a base for exploring Hilo and the wider Big Island; its public rating is 4.88 from 92 reviews, and its star class is not specified.
Rooms & Amenities
Each bedroom has a portable air-conditioning unit and a fan, and the living room has two fans, seating, and a TV with cable. The full kitchen includes a microwave and oven stove, and the house also lists a washer, ironing board, crib, and free parking. Bathrooms are located on both floors, with the downstairs bathroom beside the washer-dryer area and accessible through its own door.
Outdoor Living
Guests have access to an outdoor picnic table, grill, and firepit for meals and time outside. The home is listed as smoke-free, and its house rules prohibit smoking indoors, pets, parties, and overnight stays by non-paying guests. Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. in this residential neighborhood.
Location & Dining
Hilo Shopping Center bus station is 203 meters away, with another bus stop on Kilauea Avenue 218 meters away. Hilo International Airport is about 2.9 kilometers away, and nearby dining options include Kamana Kitchen (144 meters), Restaurant Miwa (160 meters), Hilo Burger Joint (824 meters), and Restaurant Kenichi (959 meters). The listing also includes beach access among its amenities, without specifying a beach location.
Best for
This whole-house stay is suited to families or groups who want four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, laundry, and outdoor cooking and gathering space. It can also work as a Hilo-area base for Big Island exploration, though the listing recommends having a rental car and says a Turo car may be available by inquiry.
Travel tips
A rental car is recommended for exploring beyond nearby Hilo, and the host says to inquire about a Turo car. For local transit, bus stops are listed 203 and 218 meters from the house; Hilo International Airport is about 2.9 kilometers away. Observe the stated quiet hours of 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
What guests say
The excerpts present contrasting experiences rather than a consistent pattern: one guest praised the fans and portable A/C, kitchen, outdoor grill, and location near downtown and Hilo Bay. Another described poor maintenance and said the available air conditioning was inadequate and noisy. That guest also reported a serious post-stay dispute involving alleged missing decorative items and demands for payment. These excerpts are limited and do not establish how common either experience is.
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