Swimming Pool, Observation Deck, and Palm Trees
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
This private home in Hawaiian Acres is described as about 14 miles south of Hilo and roughly 300 feet from the ocean. Its defining features include a large swimming pool, a deep hot tub, an observation deck, and a garden setting framed by palm trees. The property received a public rating of 4.91 out of 5 from 94 reviews.
Rooms & Layout
The home is arranged around a mostly enclosed, plant-filled atrium that serves as its dining room, with the kitchen and queen guest bedroom on one side and the king master bedroom and living room on the other. Both bedrooms have sliding glass doors; the guest room also has a desk and chair. The listing describes three bathrooms, including a master bathroom with an outdoor shower and a poolside bathroom.
Dining & Kitchen
The kitchen has granite counters, black appliances, a microwave, and a stove, along with a blender, waffle maker, slow cooker, French press, and deep fryer. The host says pantry staples and seasonings are kept on hand, and a water-filtration setup is located by the sink. The atrium dining area has a table and six chairs.
Outdoor Amenities
The swimming pool measures 34 by 17.5 feet and sits beside a large stone deck and covered lanai; a large, deep hot tub is also provided. A spiral staircase near the front door leads to the observation deck, referred to by a reviewer as the Crow’s Nest. The grounds are described as private, with four-foot walls topped by decorative cement panels.
Location & Nearby Dining
Hilo International Airport is about 15.6 km away, while Waimea-Kohala Airport is about 86.7 km away. Restaurants within roughly 8–19 km include Kaleo’s Bar and Grill, Surf & Saddle Restaurant & Bar, Peppercorn Spice House, Puna Poke and Grill, and Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine. Other listed options include The Seaside | Restaurant and Aqua Farm, Luquins Mexican Restaurant, Hilo Burger Joint, Fairway Grill, and Coconut Grill.
Best for
This home suits guests looking for a private, home-style stay with substantial outdoor amenities: a large pool, deep hot tub, covered lanai, and observation deck. It may also work well for families or small groups who value separate king and queen bedrooms, a full kitchen, and laundry facilities, though the property’s layout and pool should be considered when planning for children.
Travel tips
A car is likely useful for getting around: the property is in Hawaiian Acres, and the listed restaurants are approximately 8–19 km away. Hilo International Airport is the nearer of the two listed airports, at about 15.6 km; Waimea-Kohala Airport is much farther away. The observation deck is reached by a spiral staircase, and the property is described as about 300 feet from the ocean.
What guests say
The review excerpts provided praise the host as accommodating and describe an enjoyable stay in a quiet, peaceful setting. Guests specifically mention the hot tub, observation deck or Crow’s Nest, and useful kitchen provisions, including seasonings and a water-filtration setup. The excerpts contain no reported complaints or recurring negative themes.
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