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Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo

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Exterior
Exterior
From the front lanai
Property grounds
View from the front gate

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Hilo, HI
  • Richardson's Ocean Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

guest 1

Toilet · Shower only

guest 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo



This extraordinary property is across the street from the most beautiful beaches in Hilo. This property, with multiple Ka Wai Ola, (Living Springs) offers you all that Hawaii Island has to offer. Once only a place for Hawaii's royalty, we offer this very special property with historical and cultural significance. Beautiful ocean, offering wonderful views and the sweet sound of waves breaking on the rocks. The pristine ponds on the property rise and fall with the tide where you can swim and lounge in privacy.

Newly remodeled, and renovated, designed by Keala Wolf, and maintaining the look and feel of the "old Hawaii", there's no better place to experience what it means to be part of the Hawaiian culture. Immerse yourself in a magical place, and find the peace only available by the ocean in Leleiwi on Hawaii island.

The Nature Conservancy along with the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and the University of Hawaii at Hilo are conducting a global climate study at this very special property.

**Each bedroom has Air Conditioning Double pane windows and Private bathroom.
**All bedrooms have Serta Presidential mattresses.
**Custom Living Room Furniture.
**Reclaimed teak dinning table sitting 8.
**Bar B Que
**Hardwood floors

A new security system looks out onto the grounds and street beyond. No cameras see the house or lanai.

The house has an unusual configuration. The back two bedrooms, each with their own bathroom and A/C, are accessed from the covered lanai, and therefore have their own entrances. Tweens and teenagers love it, but it might be inappropriate for small children.

STVR Registration Number:19-360051
Non-conforming Use Certificate Number:19-1279


Property manager

Pepe Wolf

Languages

English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-047-798-0672-01, TA-047-798-0672-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hilo

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Keaukaha, a neighbourhood in Hilo. Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Pacific Tsunami Museum. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Gilbert Carvalho Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Richardson's Ocean Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Onekahakaha Beach Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Port of Hilo - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 15 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ken's House Of Pancakes - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Don's Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Front Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waioli Lounge - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo located?

Nestled on the beach, this Keaukaha holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Richardson's Ocean Park and Carlsmith Beach Park. Onekahakaha Beach Park and Keaukaha Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hilo getaway

Nice taste of the big Island!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home Next to Amazing Beaches

We enjoyed our stay at this home in Hilo. Staying in Hilo saved us a lot of drive time when exploring Volcano National Park, Mauna Kea, and all the beautiful waterfalls in the area. Just walk across the street to enjoy the some amazing beaches. The house was beautifully updated; every bathroom was amazing. The layout worked great, giving our adult children some privacy. Our family enjoyed sitting around the large dining table on the patio in the evenings and spending an afternoon watching the locals "cruise" the street in front of the house. The street noise mostly ended at night, but sleeping with a sound machine canceled out any lingering noise. It was also fun to watch the ponds rise and fall with the tide. I would definitely recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best spot in Hilo!

We've stayed here before and it never disappoints. Clean, spacious, and great for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kuira Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a great home!!!!

Perfect place to stay while visiting hilo!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

John O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay near Hilo

Good location across the street from snorkeling. Well equipped house. Back two bedrooms smell musty just spite they’re being air purifiers. House was not as clean as we would’ve expected and could use some maintenance.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

bill h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

review

the property was very clean. we have been to Hawaii the last 4 years and this is by far the best place we have stayed in. The pictures on VRBO are just like the place looks.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time in Hawaii

We had a wonderful stay! The house was beautiful. The kitchen was well equipped. The grounds were so pretty. We saw turtles in the ocean right across the street. Our group was 6 adults(3 couples) and there was plenty of room for us to be together or to have a quiet spot. Highly recommend this place. Pepe our host was easy to contact.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Darren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

MT TRAINING

GREAT HOUSE
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous location with an outstanding property.

We loved the relaxed atmosphere of the area and the house was beautiful! I would go back again! Pepe made it so easy for us to get into the house (we got in rather late on our first day). Awesome home and property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect

We loved having the beach across the street. Sunrise out on the rocks. Fish and frogs and geckos greeted us. And the A/C was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicki B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Healing Pond House

Our stay at the lovely healing pond house in Hilo was amazing! It was everything that we hoped it would be. It was clean, updated, in a beautiful location, close to snorkeling and town. Swimming in the pond was a wonderful experience as well. We would definitely recommend it and stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hilo

First time in Hilo, house was great, swimming just down the street for ocean water, fresh cold water across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dede R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place

Peaceful, quiet area, clean and cool property (literally and descriptively!) with separate AC controls in each of the 3 bedrooms. Bathrooms were amazing!! Loved the pond with fish and all of the outdoor spaces. Very easy drive to Hilo and great nearby restaurants - Seaside was wonderful!! Ocean access just across the street at 3 different public parks. Area felt very safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little bit of paradise

We made ourselves at home quickly here and really didn’t want to leave. The ponds were ever changing and fun to explore. Just across the street is paradise and perfectly picturesque. Enjoy the walk either way down the coast. The lanai was perfect all day and night to relax on. The house had everything we needed. We’ll be back. Hilo has so much to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serge A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Sharing with other Couples

Ideally situated property. A short drive from the airport and across the street from an Ocean park. The property itself is uniquely designed with 3 separate units (main house with 1 bedroom), and two attached rooms with their own access (like a mini motel). This was ideal for us, 3 couples travelling together. Bathrooms and Kitchen are modern and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabell F., Hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat Visitor

We live in Hawaii Island and first visited as a family while I was pregnant in June of 2021 and because we loved it so much we have made it a tradition to come back every July since. So we have celebrated my sons first and second birthdays here. Pepe is always happy to accommodate at any time and he’s been great! Looking forward to future stays at the beach house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fun stay in Hilo

This house is amazing. We loved the three private en suite bedrooms and expansive outdoor spaces to read, play games, eat meals, and generally enjoy vacation time. Proximity to the beach was perfect for us. Some people might not like the road noise. It did not bother us in the least. The quick steps to the beach was an even trade of for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Stephan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Lovely Site in Hilo

The property is well maintained, clean and as advertised. Note that the ice maker was nonfunctional and my text asking whether there might be ice trays we could use was answered informing me that I could buy ice in town. Uncertain whether every weekend is like this but the scene on the road out front was a bit much with locals racing by and burning rubber for much of the day. We were amazed to not see a single cop car go buy despite the scene.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura J., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical and even better than expected!!

The pictures don’t show the magic of sitting on the lanai overlooking the beautiful ponds (with a koi) to the dramatic ocean. We spent a lot of time on the lanai when not walking to the beaches right across the road. So cool! We saw sea turtles there and went into the water everyday. The location is great- close to town, easy to get to everything on that side of the island. The beds are comfortable and nice linens and towels are used. Bathrooms are very attractive and each has a double sink. Plus there’s a half bath near the kitchen. We only cooked breakfast- there are plenty of dishes, utensils and pots & pans. We loved staying here and definitely recommend it. Thank you, Pepe!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Property

We had a wonderful stay at Pepe’s place during Labor Day weekend while attending a volleyball tournament in Hilo for our high school daughter. The property is absolutely gorgeous and exudes a serene, zen-like atmosphere. We particularly enjoyed the lovely ponds and watching the koi swim gracefully. The location was perfect for us—each morning, we took a short walk across the street to enjoy the beautiful beaches and lagoons. The house was well-equipped for our five-day stay, and the AC units in the bedrooms kept us comfortably cool at night, ensuring a great night's sleep. Traveling with our young adult kids (ages 18-20), we appreciated the two separate bedrooms and bathrooms apart from the main house. It offered them a bit more privacy, which they really enjoyed. One thing to note is that the street can get busy in the afternoons and evenings, as people cruise the strip. The nearby beach also becomes quite lively with locals enjoying their time and playing music. We ended up making some new friends and even shared a few beers with the locals, which added a fun, spontaneous element to our trip! Overall, Pepe’s place was a fantastic choice for our stay, and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tifany T., Rancho Santa Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rainforest heaven

This is a great 3bed 3 1-2 bath home. Each room has private bathroom. Bedrooms have their own entrance and AC unit which is very helpful. The main living room and kitchen doesnt have ac so cooking was a little tough for us because it got hot. The grounds are amazingly beautiful, the pond was very pretty, cold to swim but beautiful. You are in the rainforest so expect it to be buggy, I have allergies to mosquitoes so I lived in DEET, and lavender oil. Beware Deet does kill coral so wash it off before going into the ocean. Also this is the rocky side of the island, white sandy beaches are on the kona side. However, if you're looking for a true hawaiian experience with super friendly locals, you have to stay here.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Whitney D., Helena, MT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, lovely lanai and pond

We really loved the location and sitting on the lanai watching the koi swim around. There were also some baby piggies that visited the property and the kids loved watching them. The bathrooms and kitchen were all in great shape. The beach parks were stunning and right out in front or a short walk. We really loved Hilo in general. A couple of things to note about this place: locals do like to play loud music while recreating at the beach park out front. It didn't bother us too much though. The back patio could use a cleaning and an update but we really didn't use it because the front was so nice. Lastly, I would not recommend jumping into the pond. A couple of us got bit by something in there. We could see the little welt bites. There is a warning in the book about it. Best to just admire the ponds.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property with Koi pond and easy beach access

This is one of the most beautiful properties we’ve ever stayed at with unique tile and comfortable beds and lots of outside spaces. I really appreciated leftover items from previous guests in kitchen although I didn’t use much. Too many properties we stay in don’t even have salt and pepper! We were 6 adults so bedrooms with outside entrances were great. I think the ponds would be a bit scary for me when my kids were under 5-6. Black sand beach is a short walk up the road. Pools estuary pools that lots of families were using were right across the street. Birds and ocean and pools made sitting outside very nice. Only negative is that local teenagers parked and played music loudly pretty often. Mostly that stopped by about 9:00 pm. Of course that is not something owners can control. Area and Hilo as a whole is not very touristy-mostly local families. Loved shaved ice by farmers market, Lyman museum is a hidden gem. Planetarium was not as good as expected. Banyan street and coconut island were better than expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita P., Hamilton, Montana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whales and waves

What an incredible find. We walked across the street every day to Hilo beaches to watch the waves. Take binoculars - most days we sat and watched humpback whales. Breathtaking! A short drive south and we watched dolphins. Hilo doesn't have much in the way of sandy beaches but these crashing waves on rock are fantastic. The house itself appears very newly renovated with high end appliances and fixtures. Pepe was very responsive. The property is heavenly; rain-forest foliage and ponds with decks front and back. Lots of birds and surprisingly few bugs. Lots of good restaurants and shopping minutes away. Don't miss the Farmers' Market. We were four seniors and enjoyed hanging out at the house and beach. Nearly perfect! Only one caveat - and not the owner's fault - the street in front of the house is the go-to strip for young men revving obnoxiously loud cars and speakers and burning rubber on Friday and Saturday nights. A shame, as peaceful weekend evenings on the deck were the price. Plan a restaurant meal on those nights.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing lagoon cottage

Our only regret is that we were only able to stay here for a couple of nights. It’s a nice, updated cottage that has everything you need. Comfortable beds, beautiful bathrooms and an updated, well equipped kitchen. The living room has a mid-century vibe, but we spent most of our time on the porch. It’s in a great location across the street from a couple of oceanfront parks. The house is surrounded by crystal clear lagoons. We saw lots of different birds and small fish and one beautiful koi. We saw turtles in the protected tide pools across the street. It’s a great place for sunsets. Maybe I didn’t read the property description thoroughly enough but one thing to be aware of is that the main cottage has the master bedroom, living room and kitchen. There are separate entrances with keypad locks to the other bedrooms. This was perfect for our group but might be something to think about if you are traveling with small children. They are all attached and accessible by a wrap around deck. Our friends and their 12yo took the room with the daybed. Our nearly 15yo was in heaven. He felt like he had his own apartment!! We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Pepe Wolf

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Born and raised in Honolulu our family genealogy goes back to Hawaii island under the House Of I'i.

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese