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Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island

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Wailuku river and falls view from porch.
Wailuku river and falls view from porch
Front porch
Front door entry with beautiful etched-glass entry door.
Front door entry with original artwork by Kristie Fujiyama Kosmides

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Rainbow Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

master bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island

ALOHA!

The breathtaking Waterfall Retreat at Reed’s Island is a spectacular 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in the exclusive area of Reed’s Island in Hilo. The home is only a few minutes from downtown Hilo but it feels like a private paradise retreat with a stunning river and falls right outside your window. The tropical rainforest views, Wailuku river and the falls natural beauty make this home a one-of-a-kind vacation destination.

This home has many luxury features: The living room has large windows and sliding doors that showcase the extraordinary rainforest with picturesque views of the waterfall and Wailuku river. You may enjoy your meals in front of waterfall out on the lanai, a relaxing area on the 700 sq ft pinewood deck.

While you are on the lanai, you may enjoy the view of the well-landscaped tropical garden, the colorful flowers and plants, feel the tender-green, soft Korean Grass, and listening to nature’s symphony: the tree-frog’s greeting, the waterfall flowing and the birds singing. We do have geckos that like to hang out on the lanai and will occasionally enter the home. We coexist happily with our gecko friends as they eat mosquitos and less desirable critters. Just know that they are part of the flora and fauna of the Big Island.
Kitchen is stocked with dishes and cookware for any cooking enthusiast. Coffee and herbal teas provided for guests. The bathrooms are furnished with clean linens, soap, shampoo, conditioner and hair dryer.

Other amenities include flat screen tv, washer and dryer and parking for 3 cars.
Only one of the bedrooms has A/C

Relax and stay here at the magical Waterfall Retreat at Reed’s island, an experience that you will treasure for the rest of your life.

From the house, you can walk to downtown Hilo where there are a variety of restaurants, the best farmer’s market in Hawaii, Hilo Public Library, post office, and churches. A few minutes drive to Liliuokalani Garden, Banyan Drive, Coconut Island, approximately 3 minutes to Rainbow Falls, 14 minutes to Hilo Airport, 16 minutes to the well-known Nani Mau Botanical Garden, 20 minutes to Akaka Falls, and 30 minutes to Hawaii’s Volcano National Park

The home will not be shared with any other guests and the home is used exclusively as a vacation rental.

The one time cleaning fee for the house is $250. There is an extra guest fee after 4 guests of $35 per person per night. There is a 2 night minimum except during Merry Monarch, (5 day minimum stay ) Thanksgiving (4 night minimum stay) Christmas/New Years (4 night minimum stay)

All Rental and cleaning fees are subject to Hawaii State tax (GET) county tax (GET) and transient accommodation tax (TAT). This comes to a 17.962%
Hawaii Certificate of Registration TA-043-087-2576-01

This home is not to be used to host any parties or events. We are not licensed to do so and run the risk of losing our STVR licence if we are found in violation. No visitors are allowed in the home unless they are registered guests without management's preauthorization. Anyone on the property that is not a registered guest is not covered by our insurance. There will be a minimum of a $1000 charge if guests are found in violation of our no party/event policy

Mahalo!

The WATERFALLS RETREAT at Reed's Island is cared for by Suzy and Peter Sternlicht. As our guests, we would be happy to help you find the best places to visit and we look forward to helping make your stay as comfortable as possible.

We encourage our guests to call us at any time if there is a problems with the home. We live a few minutes away from the property.

The neighborhood is minutes from downtown Hilo but because of its private and exclusive location, you feel like you are in a distant and tropical retreat.

Please note, there is a hot tub on premises but it is not working and it is not offered as an amenity. There is only 1 bedroom with A/C The home is also located on a cliff overlooking a river. There is a partial area that is not fenced. Please know that the owner is not liable for any injuries that may occur if guests attempt to walk near the edge or climb down the cliff. Owner’s personal injury liability only applies to registered guests. Additional visitors to this property do so at their own risk.

Mahalo
Suzy Sternlicht

Property manager

Suzanne Sternlicht
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
There will be a fine of $1000 for any party
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please no shoes in the house
You are not allowed to enter the river from this property
No drone photography from the property allowed over river/ and or around the neighbors houses and windows.

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
Note from host: There will be a fine of $1000 for any party
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 230150450000, GE-043-087-2576-01, TA-043-087-2576-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness, while Lyman Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Pacific Tsunami Museum and Gilbert Carvalho Park. 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

  • Rainbow Falls - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Coconut Island Park - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Port of Hilo - 9 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪L & L Drive Inn - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Antics Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island located?

This family-friendly Hilo holiday home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Hamakua Heritage Corridor, Kalakaua Park and Lyman Museum. Naha Stone and St. Joseph Catholic Church are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keysha C.

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

Just amazing

The pictures just dont do this place justice. It was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

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

Book for the waterfall

Our multi-generational family group stayed here for 3 nights to start off our Big Island vacation. The home is quite comfortable, had all the things we needed and the games and puzzles were and added bonus. We loved having the waterfall for a backdrop and its white noise was lovely to fall asleep to.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade B.

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

Zen retreat!

The waterfall retreat was more like a zen retreat!! Beautiful house, in a beautiful neighborhood, with your own private waterfall right in your back yard!! Gorgeous. One of the days it rained all day, which can happen in Hilo and we all agreed this was the perfect spot to hang out all day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaye M.

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

Waterfall Wonder

What a beautiful place! Clean, well-stocked, spacious and perfect for families! The views of the Wailuku River and Falls are breath-taking! Our host was extremely helpful and accommodating. Hope to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel Y.

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

A truly special piece of paradise

This beautiful home was more than I was expecting! The views were spectacular, and the house clean, and beautifully decorated. My family and I enjoyed every second we were here and couldn’t have found a more perfect place to take our Hilo vacation. The host, Suzy, is also a lovely woman who answered my questions swiftly and provided us with everything we needed to make our time at the ”waterfall retreat” a really special experience. I would definitely recommend this home for anyone looking for a unique and luxurious rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

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

The most relaxing place we have stayed at....

The Waterfall Retreat truly lives up to its name—this place is absolutely beautiful and one of the most relaxing homes we've ever stayed in. I almost did not want to leave the house, but we had graduation activities for my daughter! The constant, soothing sound of the waterfalls/river created the perfect white noise, adding to the peaceful atmosphere from the moment we arrived.Suzanne was excellent to work with and her communication was responsive and prompt.The house was well-stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The beds were comfortable, and the sheets were soft and high-quality—just one of many thoughtful touches throughout the home. The layout worked perfectly for our family of six, offering plenty of space to gather together and also spread out when needed.If you're looking for a serene, nature-filled escape that still has all the comforts of home, this is it. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

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

Amazing View

The waterfall view was amazing. Enjoyed my coffee on the deck every morning. Rooms were spacious and plenty of room for the family. No AC, so it was hot during the day, but cool at night with open windows.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

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

Incredible view

Unfortunately it was a short stay but we were overwhelmed by the view of waterfall from the porch. We will definitely be rebooking if we pass thru Hilo in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicity L.

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

Great house, lovely location

Overall a fantastic option for us as a group of friends. Four good size bedrooms, lots of communal space. The kitchen was well set up and provided all we needed. Good location, up out of town, but easy to get to and close to other facilities such as a supermarket.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

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

Hilo Getaway

This home was amazing and exactly as described. Mahalo for a relaxing stay at your Beautiful home in Hilo!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominik K.

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

Great location

It‘s a great location in a nice neighborhood. During the raining „season“ it could be louder but never got that perfect view! The host was awesome! Mahalo nui!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

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

Great Stay

The house was very nice and clean. The host was great to work with, responded quickly to my texts and even had a nice binder layed out with information about the house and things to do around the area. It was located in a quiet neighborhood close to downtown Hilo. Our whole group would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond J.

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

Stay in Hilo

Being able to relax to the sounds of the river was most enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Wonderful waterfall stay

The house was amazing and we really enjoyed out time listening to the rush of the water. The driveway is steep, but manageable. This house was a great base for our stay in Hilo. We would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Nice neighborhood

Neighborhood was beautiful, waterfall was amazing! Very nice house. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Fantastic place

It rained the whole time we were here but we enjoyed our stay and loved watching the water of the river change as it rained. Owner was great at answering any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Ralph H.

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

Beautiful location, property needs some work

The location on the river is jaw droppingly good. It's better than most state overlooks in Hawaii. The house itself needs some improvement though. My wife had to vacuum the house on arrival. Parts of it are really showing their age. The windows in particular. That said, we did enjoy the property. The owners have equipped it well, with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Terrific stay!

The VRBO description does not do justice to the river and waterfall just below the house! Lovely setting. House had everything we needed for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna A., Warwick, NY

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

Very comfortable house

So relaxing sitting out on the deck listening to the river! The house had everything we needed, and more. Easy trip into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ginger a.

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

Great place

We loved the waterfall. The house was convenient to everything. We would come here again. The sound on the tv needs fixing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya V.

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

Restful Respite

This is a healing and restorative spot for us. It was the second time we had the pleasure to stay here. The house and kitchen are large and accommodating, Downtown is walkable if desired. The waterfall and surrounding foliage is meditative and worth the visit
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Gorgeous view

What an incredible house— it was pristine, stocked with everything and had lots of room to spread out. But the best part was the enormous wraparound deck overlooking the waterfall—amazing! It was like having a blissful resort retreat all to ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick D.

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

Waterfall

All questions were answered in a timely manner. The view from the house and decks are gorgeous. The waterfalls and foliage made it feel like a tree house. We only had one day were we really missed having AC. We'd go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Amazing!

We stayed a few days here last year but immediately knew we wanted more time at this rental. The views and sounds are wonderful. No complaints.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Matthew V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Could be better

A little outdated
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne Sternlicht

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