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Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away

Holiday home in Hilo with kitchen

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Rainbow Falls
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away

We look forward to welcoming you to the Big Island of Hawaii. The Ocean View Tropical Ranch provides a private vacation retreat with all the comforts of home for visitors and travelers to the Big Island of Hawaii seeking an alternative to the 'resort' atmosphere, where you won’t feel like a tourist.

Our Ocean View Tropical Ranch is a luxurious 2-bedroom, 1 full bath resort-style guest house located in one of Hilo’s premier subdivisions. Our guest house is truly a tropical paradise with a very spacious living area. The guest house covered lanai opens to a beautiful manicured 5 acres of mesmerizing views of pastureland merging with the endless expanse of the ocean, commanding jaw-dropping vistas of the Pacific Ocean, Hilo Bay, and the stunning coastline. The guest house offers a lifestyle that embraces both country living and the conveniences of being in town.

The guest house features a fully equipped kitchen (including an electrical range, rice cooker, blender, toaster, coffee maker, washer and dryer, cooking utensils, etc.), a queen-size pull-out sofa bed, high-speed internet, and a 70” LCD High-Definition TV with Hulu live TV, Hulu on demand, ESPN, Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. The larger bedroom is equipped with a comfortable King Size bed and a 58” High-Definition equipped with Hulu live TV, Hulu on demand, ESPN, Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. The second bedroom is equipped with a comfortable Queen Size bed and a 32” TV equipped with Hulu live TV, Hulu on demand, ESPN, Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. The guest house is also equipped with smart locks, smart smoke/carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, and baby proof outlet covers (available when needed). Finally, for guests travelling with babies and infants, we offer a clean and extremely well-maintained Pack-N-Play with removable changing stations and napper.

The guest house has its own private entrance, parking, and it is protected with 24/7 security monitoring for the protection of our guest and our property (there are no cameras inside the guest house).

The guest house is located on a private road approximately three miles from downtown Hilo. It's more than a beautiful place to stay, it’s a lifestyle. You'll experience charming “Old Hawaii” where life is slow and easy. Our property allows you to relax in style or pursue a variety of adventures right outside. The landscaped grounds and naturalistic setting capture the tranquility and beauty of the islands where travelers can relax and experience the true Hawaii where the locals live.

Your host resides in the main house of the property and will personally greet you and handle your personalized access when you arrive. Your host will answer questions you may have, assist you with any special needs and help you plan your stay. Your host is also happy in sharing tips on where to visit, how to get there, where to lunch and favorite local dining spots.

The property is within walking distance of a very picturesque area of East Hawaii surrounded by streams, waterfalls and off a quiet street perfect for walking or jogging. A private serene open to views of the garden with beautiful ocean view below for ultimate relaxation. Our Retreat is a perfect Hawaiian getaway for couples celebrating their special occasion and is centrally located making it an ideal home base while exploring exotic points of interest on the island.

Hilo is famous for its warm aloha spirit, relaxed lifestyle, unique shops, art galleries and restaurants with local regional cuisine. Local attractions include Lyman Museum, East Hawaii Cultural Center, historic Palace Theatre, Pacific Tsunami Museum, Imiloa Astronomy Center, UH Hilo Performing Arts Center and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens. Hilo Farmer's Market is a favorite for fresh, local produce. The Merrie Monarch Festival, Hilo's premier hula competition, and cultural events are held annually in April. East Hawaii's black sand beaches and freshwater pools are some of the bests for snorkeling, diving, surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming with turtles and tropical fish, or watching the whales offshore. Take a helicopter volcano tour or a short scenic drive to active Kilauea volcano to view a lava flow, ride horses in Waipio Valley or tour the summit and view the night skies of Mauna Kea.

Our retreat is a Non-Smoking property: Hawaii State Law dictates that all public areas are designated as smoke-free. The safety and comfort of all our guests are of the utmost importance to us. As such we have a non-smoking policy. Smoking is not allowed in any of our buildings or on the property grounds. Please inform your visitors about our non-smoking policy. Your support and cooperation to maintain a smoke-free environment.

Sorry, no pets are allowed.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
This property uses solar energy
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 TA-117-179-2896-01, GE-117-179-2896-01, 250061520000

About the area

Hilo

Hilo is home to this holiday home. Naha Stone and Lyman Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Hilo Farmers Market and Hilo Shopping Center. Gilbert Carvalho Park and Joint Astronomy Centre 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

  • Kaumana Caves County Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Port of Hilo - 17 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪UH Hilo Sodexo Campus Dining Room - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪K's Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Antics Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away?

As of 1 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away on 2 November 2025 start from NZ$599.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away located?

Situated in Hilo, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Kaumana Caves County Park and Pu'u 'O'o Trail. Kaumana Caves Park and Ainako Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 44 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun location!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay here! The ocean and mountain views were phenomenal, and we were very close to a lot of activities. The space was very clean and organized. We appreciated the well stocked kitchen as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

Comfortable Hilo Stay

We had a lovely stay in this spacious and clean property. We were out most of the day with family, but this was a wonderful place to rest, relax, and unwind at the end of our day. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

keren l.

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

Highly recomanded

Very clean and well equiped with all needed in kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Assri S.

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

Excellent rental

Overall Great rental. Very clean, well organized and well thought out. Host was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Clean, nice

He great location out of town for rest..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jai'lani B.

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

Gorgeous Views & Clean Modern Hale

What a perfect place to stay for our Ohana vacation! The hosts were so welcoming and kind. The house was clean and more than enough kitchen utensils. Even had a rice cooker which was so convenient. Definitely the best place to stay when visiting Hilo, Hawai’i!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan H.

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

Beautiful home and location!

Property was more than enough. Clean, spacious, beautiful views, mountain breeze, well stocked and owners next door have good energy..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Home base

We used this as a home base to visit family in Hilo. It is close to town. It is close enough to all the beaches in Hilo. Raul and his family are very kind and welcoming.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mukund N.

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

Spacious House with a Beautiful View

Our family of four stayed here for 2 nights and really enjoyed the place. The house is quite spacious with two bedrooms and a large kitchen area. It also has a nice view from the porch, which can be great in the evenings. (Watch out for the aggressive rooster that wants to be fed every time you have something in the porch).The place is close to Volcanoes National Park, Hilo Bay, Rainbow Falls and the Japanese gardens. We brought some groceries and cooked and ate at the place and had a good time.I will strongly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Moises

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The stay was great, guesthouse was very clean and had everything you need. The host answered all questions right away. 15min from everything in Downtown Hilo. Only thing for me was I didn’t feel much privacy since the family is in garage connected to the house we are in and there house is right in front. But I would totally recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Volker H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sauberes Haus, freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber,gut ausgestattete Küche, großer Kühl- u. Gefrierschrank, Holzkohlegrill, guter Ausgangspunkt zum Mauna Kea und zum Vulkan-Nationalpark, ruhige Lage, von der Terrasse tolle Aussicht aufs Meer und Hilo (auch auf den Flughafen Hilo)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kanani K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at this gorgeous ranch house. My partner and I stayed for the weekend and had family come over for a barbecue. It fit us all comfortably and we all enjoyed the beautiful view and animals roaming around. 5 stars all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Lovely place, great views, convenient, clean, hellful owner
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Awesome & Clean

Perfect for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea F.

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

Beautiful brand new country cottage, Gorgeous Views and so much space!

Fantastic hideaway, very clear instructions and great communication. ADU attached to a garage, great layout of the home and very comfortable beds! Love the farm animals and the property looks out over all of Hilo to the Ocean! Close to Volcano National Park!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Russell A.

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

Nice stay

Stayed for a few days. House and property was nice. Enjoyed seeing the goats outside our window. Weather was nice and cool except for the last day. Wish there was AC for the warm humid night. No paved driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn F.

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

Beautiful location

Beautiful property, probably one of the cleanest VRBO’s that we have stayed in. Great communication with hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hemabh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Definitely 5* . Enjoyed our stay at this place due to well maintained, very clean, amidst nature unit. Would definitely consider it again in next visit. Big thanks to our host Raul for hosting us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leilani T.

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

Serenity with a view!

Despite our short stay, we were delighted with the coziness and peaceful surroundings. We especially enjoyed the outdoor deck. The host was quick to respond, check-in/out was an easy. We were thankful for the guide provided in the home, one of the best we’ve seen thus far. Would recommend buying groceries ahead of time if your goal is to relax and enjoy a ‘home away from home’ staycation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith and Karen G.

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

Awesome Stay

This cute guest house was very clean. The home was well-stocked. The views are very nice. The home is up the hill from Hilo, but the drive down to town is easy. We would definitely stay here again the next time we travel to the Big Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

A Great Find

This is a clean, spacious property with a great view and attractive furnishings. Upon arrival we noticed a minor concern and Rauel immediately came and fixed it. Otherwise we had no issues and just enjoyed being in such a comfortable place. The trip to downtown Hilo is easy; the owners' recommendations that we followed were spot on. We would not hesitate to come again or recommend a stay to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RaeLynn/Dennis B.

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

Lovely spot

Clean, comfortable, well appointed and great views. My grandkids loved the goats and chicken. It’s a ways into town but cooler up on the hill. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious room, quite place with goats on backyard, and overlooking the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia J.

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

Spectacular views and accomodations.

Pure aloha radiates throughout the owners and park like acres., Comfort and location very well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Raul Castro

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Raul and Stefanie are a young, friendly, and welcoming couple. Raul is originally from Portugal but has been in the USA since 2007 (since 2009 is Hawaii). Raul owns a medical billing company and is a graduate student from BYU Hawaii. Stefanie was born and raised in Hilo. She is an ER nurse and graduated from the University of Hawaii in Hilo. Together they have 2 amazing children. Raul and Stefanie love traveling, making new friends, and enjoy family time activities.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Portuguese

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