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Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Hilo, HI
- Place, Wailuku River State Park4 min drive
- Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo7 min drive
- Place, Port of Hilo13 min drive
- Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)14 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 TA-117-179-2896-01, GE-117-179-2896-01
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Hilo
Located in Hilo, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Lyman Museum and Imiloa Astronomy Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gilbert Carvalho Park and Joint Astronomy Centre. Pacific Tsunami Museum and East Hawaii Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Hilo, HI
What's nearby
- Wailuku River State Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
- University of Hawaii at Hilo - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
- Hilo Shopping Center - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
- Port of Hilo - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
- Carlsmith Beach Park - 19 min drive - 14.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- UH Hilo Sodexo Campus Dining Room - 10 min drive
- Crazy Grandmaz - 10 min drive
- Puku Street - 14 min drive
- Kozmic Cones - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
19 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ping H.
30 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Ping H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Todd P.
1 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Todd P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa T.
11 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa T.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
TEODORA S.
13 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
TEODORA S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lukas W.
27 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lukas W.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adam G.
1 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adam G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dennis M.
30 September 2018
Great stay, excellent accommodations, attentive hosts.
Dennis M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joseph R.
3 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean spacious stay
Joseph R.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike M.
29 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mike M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Douglas A.
29 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilo Trip
Douglas A.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael W.
8 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy in Hilo
Michael W.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andy G.
2 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent spot in Hilo
Andy G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
scott m.
3 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Getaway
scott m.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard B.
3 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 day stay
Richard B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian O.
16 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place!
Brian O.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pelham H.
14 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tropical retreat
Pelham H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cade
10 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cade
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Moose A.
31 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private getaway
Moose A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debora D.
28 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilo
Debora D.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Estellita A.
12 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilo visit finally
Estellita A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tim Q.
26 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place
Tim Q.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shane S.
30 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect private getaway!
Shane S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debbie
9 November 2023
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Debbie
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John S.
16 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
About the host
Hosted by Raul Castro
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 a graduated from 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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