Waiuli Beach Cottage ~ Oceanfront at Richardson Beach Hilo Swim & Snorkel

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Explore the area

Hilo, HI

Richardson's Ocean Park1 min walk
Carlsmith Beach Park19 min walk
Port of Hilo10 min drive
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming beach cottage with commanding ocean view of the best beach on the east side of Hawaii! Waiuli (Richardsons Beach) is the best for swimming, surfing, and snorkeling. What's the best thing about it? It's right across the street! Grab a mask and snorkel (there's plenty of fun beach gear at the house to use!) and go explore the cove! Wish to just relax and lay in the shade? There's a great area behind the house to hang out or bbq while watching the ocean. Perfect for families, groups or a nice couple get-away!
STVR-19-361145
NUC-19-1407

Property manager

Michele

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number GE-111-047-8848-01, TA-111-047-8848-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hilo

Located by the ocean, this holiday home is in Keaukaha, a neighbourhood in Hilo. Palace Theater and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Pacific Tsunami Museum. University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens and Gilbert Carvalho Park are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, snorkelling and power boating adventures can be found near the property.

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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

Richardson's Ocean Park - 1 min walk
Carlsmith Beach Park - 19 min walk
Keaukaha Beach Park - 6 min drive
Onekahakaha Beach Park - 7 min drive
Port of Hilo - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Starbucks - 13 min drive
Verna's III Drive Inn - 10 min drive
Hula Hula's - 11 min drive
Ken's House Of Pancakes - 10 min drive
Don's Grill - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waiuli Beach Cottage ~ Oceanfront at Richardson Beach Hilo Swim & Snorkel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waiuli Beach Cottage ~ Oceanfront at Richardson Beach Hilo Swim & Snorkel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waiuli Beach Cottage ~ Oceanfront at Richardson Beach Hilo Swim & Snorkel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waiuli Beach Cottage ~ Oceanfront at Richardson Beach Hilo Swim & Snorkel located?

Located in Keaukaha, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Richardson's Ocean Park and Carlsmith Beach Park. Onekahakaha Beach Park and Keaukaha Beach Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

13 February 2024

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

Keaukaha

Fabulous!

Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia C.

8 February 2024

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

Cottage across the beach

Wonderful location with a spacious lanai that we thoroughly enjoyed. The kitchen is well stocked. The only way to get from the upper level to the lower level is by going outside. The beds were comfortable. There were geckos in the house on both levels. We also noted some bugs that appeared to be cockroaches. some of the window screens have gaps in them, so I can see how little critters can come in. We noticed that some areas of the place (under the beds, top of the refrigerator and window ledges) needed to be cleaned.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kumu Leina'ala B.

14 December 2023

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

Excellent ~ Mahalo

Aloha, Love the Ocean Front, peace, and quiet and amazing wonderful time to enjoy nature ocean and relax. We already planning to come back.. Mahalo Kumu Leina'ala K. Brown

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua J.

23 October 2023

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

Perfect Cottage and Location

My wife and I loved our stay at this beach cottage and had a wonderful time. The home was well equipped (the washer/dryer were particularly helpful!) and the owners were very friendly and accommodating. The house is ideal if you are spending time in the Hilo area as it was very centrally located to just about everything. We spent most of our time in the main upstairs area, but having the extra room downstairs could be very convenient for larger groups. Highly recommended!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

6 August 2023

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

Cozy House

We stayed with three small children. I didn’t realize the upstairs and downstairs don’t connect from inside (separate outdoor entrance to downstairs), but it still worked for us because there were air mattresses and pull out couches with plenty of additional sheets and bedding in the house. The kids enjoyed making forts with all these supplies at night in the living room. The downstairs just became a daytime hangout area for us. This location felt like an authentic Hawaiian experience! The front porch is stunning, we enjoyed all meals there with a picture perfect view. The house was well stocked with all the basics for cooking, snorkeling, boogie boarding etc. Appliances were clean and updated. Outdoor shower is very private and has hot and cold water, we used that for most of our showers instead of the indoor shower (just bc it was convenient to shower coming in from the beach). We stayed cool with the window air conditioner during the day, and loved the sounds of rain most nights while sleeping. Richardson Beach is wonderful, we checked out most beaches along the strip, and enjoyed Richardson the most, it was an easy walk across the street with kids and beach gear. Outdoor washer and dryer worked great for us, we were able to pack very light. We also had a few gecko friends make their way in, but they were harmless and part of the Hawaiian experience. There is nature everywhere… tropical fruit just falling in the yard to sample. It was a great house, we would stay again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023