Title: Best Hilo Location. Luxury Ocean Frt, black sand & turtles @ Richardsons Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Best Hilo Location. Luxury Ocean Frt, black sand & turtles @ Richardsons Beach Family-friendly vacation home in Hilo ## Photo gallery for Best Hilo Location. Luxury Ocean Frt, black sand & turtles @ Richardsons Beach ![Exterior - Best Hilo Location. Luxury Ocean Frt, black sand & turtles @ Richardsons Beach (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18766700/18766688/be27dc02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Best Hilo Location. 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Luxury Ocean Frt, black sand & turtles @ Richardsons Beach (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18766700/18766688/191aa9c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located across the street from Richardson’s Beach Park, BEACHES house offers ocean views and snorkeling at your doorstep. Enjoy full ocean views from the deck, explore with free kayak and paddle board rentals or simply relax in a home surrounded by fruit trees. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Best Hilo Location. Luxury Ocean Frt, black sand & turtles @ Richardsons Beach Welcome to the “BEACHES” house. Overview: Stay on the water close to Hilo without staying downtown. Stay in a well landscaped home that is maintained to avoid mosquitos. Enjoy almost half an acre across the street from Richardson’s Beach Park. One of the 7 stops of the Hop-on Hop-off bus tours. Famous for their population of Green Sea Turtles and snorkeling. Enjoy the best snorkeling of east Big Island at your doorstep. Take out the kayak and learn to stand up paddle board. NEED MORE SPACE? See below for our other 4 homes near this one. Vacation Rental Highlights: • Large, 3 (plus converted master closet), 2 baths. Sleeps 8 • 3.5 miles from Downtown Hilo, on south Hilo bay, 5 miles from Hilo Airport • East Hawaii’s best snorkeling across the street at Richardson’s Beach Park. • Free Kayak, paddle board, bikes, boogie boards, snorkel equipment, booties. • Full ocean views, outside seating, fruit trees, parking. Description: • 99.9% of the East side of Hawaii is cliffs. But why settle for a house away from the water? This house is right across the street from Richardson’s Beach Park. Home of the best snorkeling in East Big Island. Hilo offers few places to enjoy the ocean. These special places are always beach parks. • One of the newer Hilo vacation rental homes in the area built to very high standards. • Outside seating on deck overlooking south Hilo bay. Additional deck outside master bedroom. • House includes free use of Kayak, bikes, stand up paddle board, boogie boards, snorkel gear. • House is completely stocked. Everything you need for cooking, plenty of towels, soap, shampoo, hair dryers. Ironing board/Iron, playpen, highchair and Cable Wifi. STVR: 19-359743, NUC: 19-1363 Rooms: • Living Room – Large couch and love seat with direct ocean views. Flat screen T.V. with Roku for Netflix, Sling TV, Youtube TV and many apps for tons of video options. Books and games for family fun. Cable Wifi. • Kitchen – Everything you need. Coffee maker, blender, toaster, rice cooker, pots/pans. Lots of cooking tools. Large oven/range. View of Richardson’s Beach Park from kitchen window. • Master Bedroom – Upstairs for privacy. King bed. Huge sink area and two-person shower. Master closet converted into beds #7 and #8, if required (mattresses can be moved anywhere). Ceiling fan. Private deck with seating and view of Richardson’s Beach Park. • Bedrooms #2 and #3: On the same level as the living room and kitchen. One bedroom with a king bed and the other with two twin beds. The bathroom is between the two bedrooms. All homes have play pens. • Master Bathroom: Shares the upper floor with the master bedroom. Huge master bathroom with double sink. Oversized double shower. Access to private deck. Bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths, hair dryer, shampoo and soap provided. Master walk-in closet has two twin beds to be used as a "bedroom" if needed, or the mattresses moved downstairs if you wish. • Main Bathroom: Large bathroom with bathtub/shower combination. Shampoo, soaps and paper goods, towels, hair dryer provided Activities: There is more to do in and around Hilo than any town on any of the Islands. It just isn’t well advertised because there aren’t resorts to promote the area. • Waterfalls - Boiling Pots, Rainbow Falls, Akaka Falls, Waipi’o Valley. Hike and swim at Narnia falls. • Gardens – Hawaiian Botanical Gardens, Lili’uokalani Park and Gardens, Nani Mau Gardens, Akatsuka Orchid Gardens. • Museums – Lyman’s historical and geological museum and The Tsunami museum. Both in downtown Hilo. • Beach Parks – Richardson’s Beach Park, Onekahakaha Beach Park (the calmest), Carlsmith Beach Park, Reed’s Bay, Lehia Park. Punalu’u Beach Park and Whittington Park. • Volcanic sights: Volcano National Park, Thurston lava tube, Kaumana Caves State Park, Pahoa transfer station, Live lava bike/hike tours in Kalipana Viewing area. • Markets and shops: Hilo Farmer’s Market, Maku’u Farmer’s Market, Hilo Coffee Mill, Ka’u Coffee Mill, Volcano Winery and Mehana Brewery, Hilo Candy Company, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut and Punalu’u Bake Shop • Other – Hilo Zoo, Palace Theatre Modern Hilo: • Shop large stores for all your supplies. Just a quarter mile above the Hilo airport is a Walmart, Target, newer Safeway, mall with modern movie theater and cute stores. • Looking for familiar fast food? In the same area is a Burger King, Panda Express and Starbucks. Just up the street on the north side is a Subway, Jack in the Box, McDonalds and Domino’s Pizza. According to Hawaii Vacation Rental ordinances, all vacation renters agree to the following if this property is booked: 1\. Quiet hours shall be from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM during which time the noise from the short term vacation rental shall not unreasonable disturb adjacent neighbors. 2\. Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area. 3\. Guest vehicles shall be parked within the designated onsite parking area. 4\. Failure to comply with the Good Neighbor policy states above will be construed to be a violation. 5\. No commercial events shall take place at the property. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Streaming services - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Outdoor only. Plenty of outdoor places ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Bicycles - Bodyboard - Kayak - Paddleboard - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, Netflix, books, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18766300/18766239/26d25c4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best Hilo Location @ Richardsons Beach Park, Swimming, Snorkeling Sleeps 8-Save$ Keaukaha - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 76 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=18766239&PinnedHotelID=18766239&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25190000/25189600/25189573/aad4285e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A BEAUTIFUL Beach House FULL OF ALOHA in Hilo Keaukaha - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 8.2 Very good 30 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=25189573&PinnedHotelID=25189573&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18765000/18764920/w782h613x0y1-50dbbd06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean Frt.-Best Hilo Swim Lagoons, Turtles @ Richardsons Beach Keaukaha - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 97 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=18764920&PinnedHotelID=18764920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18767800/18767800/5dd1efed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilo's Newest Richardson's Beach Park House. 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) Note from host: Hawaii has not rabies so bringing in pets is hard. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Outdoor only. Plenty of outdoor places ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number TA-102-026-6496-01, GE-102-026-6496-01 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C19.73418%2C-155.01340&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=o1Lb5v5tdRR0FuJOvX9gx4KJJzU=) Hilo, HI #### What's nearby - Richardson's Ocean Park \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Carlsmith Beach Park \- 3 min drive \- 1.9 km - Onekahakaha Beach Park \- 6 min drive \- 3.1 km - Port of Hilo \- 10 min drive \- 5.0 km - University of Hawaii at Hilo \- 14 min drive \- 9.9 km #### Getting around - Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ken's House of Pancakes - ‬11 min drive - ‪Verna's Drive In - ‬11 min drive - ‪Ka Lihikai - ‬12 min drive - ‪Big Island Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min drive - ‪Ocean Front Kitchen - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Best Hilo Location. Luxury Ocean Frt, black sand & turtles @ Richardsons Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Best Hilo Location. Luxury Ocean Frt, black sand & turtles @ Richardsons Beach? ### What time is check-out at Best Hilo Location. Luxury Ocean Frt, black sand & turtles @ Richardsons Beach? ### Where is Best Hilo Location. Luxury Ocean Frt, black sand & turtles @ Richardsons Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Best Hilo Location. Luxury Ocean Frt, black sand & turtles @ Richardsons Beach Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 46 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin M. Feb 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic We will do it again ##### Kevin M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sylvia N. Mar 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house! We loved the character and amenities of the house! Nice large space for 2 couples. Kitchen amenities were far better than other properties we stayed at. I would recommend updating the mattresses as we all ended up with some ack pains. I would strongly recommend this house! ##### Sylvia N. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet J., Walnut Creek, CA Feb 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! The house was beautiful and well stocked. The view from the living room and primary bedroom were amazing! Love the enormous shower! We’d definitely stay there again. ##### Janet J. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura H. Nov 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house, great location! We loved sitting on the lanai with the amazing view and sounds of the waves. Walk across the street to snorkeling and sea turtles. This house has everything you need and is stocked with extra beach gear. Richard was quick to respond to any questions. Would stay again in a heart beat! ##### Laura H. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina A., Mancelona, MI Feb 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot. My husband and I enjoyed staying in this home. There’s a great view of Richardson’s Beach Park, close to downtown and was one of the best stocked houses we’ve ever stayed in. Thank you! Tina ##### Tina A. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elisabeta S. Jan 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay We traveled as a group for a tennis tournament. Our group involved children, teenagers & adults. The house accommodated everyone’s needs & space. We would definitely stay there again. Location was amazing with beautiful view of the ocean. Aloha ##### Elisabeta S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren R. Feb 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Home was perfect for our family and being right across the street from Richardson black sand beach park was perfect. Even though the weather didn’t cooperate a few days, we could watch the body boarders across the street. Close to town for easy access to shopping and dining and we took trips to Kilauea and the various waterfalls. Owners were very responsive to any questions we had. ##### Lauren R. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alisha M. Jul 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun in Hilo This location was perfect, allowing a centralized hub to visit the waterfalls, volcano, farmers market, and swimming with turtles. The house was perfect, stocked well with some spices and a few condiments. The kids loved learning to skim on boogie boards from local children across the street. The owner was quick to respond with questions and the house had a few maps and books to help plan our days. We would return for sure! ##### Alisha M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Patricia S. Aug 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Richardson Park Wonderful location right across from the Richardson beach park, surrounded by jungle. Carlsmith beach park in easy walking distance. Roomy, comfortable house. Fans were all that were needed. Lots of fun beach gear provided. Absolutely the only criticism: sporadic hot water for showers. ##### Patricia S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy B., Freeport Feb 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### So close to great beach parks Unbelievable access to the wonderful Hilo beach parks all within a mile or 2\. We were up and across the street to Richardson Beach Park everyday to see the turtles and the black sand beach in the afternoon. Richard’s house was so comfortable and had everything we needed for the beach and in the house. Loved the tropical views from all the windows and it was so quiet at night (except for the birds and the rain, which were wonderful to hear). Definitely coming back if I am lucky enough to ever come back to Hawaii again! ##### Kathy B. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy H. Oct 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Dream Vacation Four generations of women stayed at the Beaches House for a week. Communication with the owner, along with instructions and local recommendations were excellent. The house was very clean, and had absolutely everything we needed for a comfortable stay! Large enough for us not to feel cramped, but plenty of options for gathering in the same location. We seemed to spend most of our time on the porch with the wonderful ocean view. The location of the house can’t be beat. Close to the best snorkeling, waterfalls, and the Farmer’s market. Volcano National Park is just a 40 minute drive. We wouldn’t change anything about our stay, and can’t wait to return! Highly recommend this house!!! ##### Tracy H. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave B., Elkford, British Columbia, Canada Sep 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to unwind This location was a perfect balance of away from it all and close enough to stores, restaurants, shopping, beaches, wind and sky to help our family unwind. We loved the house, it's vibe, it's style, and most importantly the kind support and useful information from our host. It wasn't information overload, rules to the sky, or feeling like an outsider. It was understandable fun information that improved our visit to Hilo, rules that made sense and helped us balance ourselves in this amazing place, and a sense of belonging. We were at home while away. Thanks Richard. ##### Dave B. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### ljgeiger5 g. Aug 1, 2018 #### Great Hilo home and responsive owner! This house is a great location for travel all around the Big Island. Richard the owner was very responsive to our needs (he supplied additional beach towels and a cooler). We used the kayaks right across the street and enjoyed many fish and turtles. I gave a 4 because like most Hawaiian homes it is not air conditioned. Unfortunately, many screens need repaired so a lot of bugs came in the home in the evening through the screens. We would recommend new screens upstairs and several downstairs. The whole house fan is very helpful but July travelers should be aware it will be warm. Thank you for sharing your home! ##### ljgeiger5 g. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Joshua C. Jul 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location but… Pros: - Fantastic location! We loved being across from Richardson's Beach and could see sea turtles there! - Fully stocked home. Great to have snorkel gear. Cons: (Most of these may not bother others) - Screens are in need of repair or replacement. Since there are sizeable gap between the screens and frame, at least four geckos came into the home and several bugs. - Mattresses sag and should be replaced, particularly on the 2nd floor. Our old backs needed firmer support. - No A/C ... and it's pretty muggy in July. So while the house cools at night, it can be stifling to come back to rest in the afternoon. ##### Joshua C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Maria T. Nov 4, 2015 #### Great location, well stocked and clean house Our trip started off with a few bumps so I did not stay in this specific house but stayed in another house down the road (also owned by Richard). Although we did not stay in this property, we did get to walk through and it is very spacious, well stocked with everything you need and right across the street from the ocean. Also had some internet issues thus the 4 star review instead of 5\. Richard is a good host. He is very responsive and willing to help troubleshoot and eager to make things right. The location of his properties cannot be beat. You fall asleep to the sounds of the ocean waves and nature and you wake up to the chirping of the birds and watch the beautiful ocean as you sip your morning coffee. we traveled with 3 toddlers and we all enjoyed swimming/ snorkeling in the small lagoon right across the street. Location is close to Hilo downtown and about 45 min to the volcanos. Would definitely come back again. Thank you Richard! ##### Maria T. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2015 ### 8/10 Good #### Pam W. Feb 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful view Location was beautiful, it is right across the street from Richardsons Beach Park. We could just walk across the street to enjoy the ocean and tide pools. We also enjoyed going to Carl Smith Beach Park about a mile down the road. The property manager was very responsive, we were in need of a high chair and they delivered one on that day. They were also very helpful with a piece of luggage that was accidentally left at the home. They went out of their way to get is shipped back to us. It is a little noisy on the weekend. There were motorcycles that seemed to enjoy making as much noise as possible as they went down the street. The home is in some need of care. The railing on the steps looks to be rusted to the point that if someone leaned up against it, it would break off. The windows in living room and dining room are rusted to the point where they can not be closed. ##### Pam W. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff & Debbie V. Sep 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location & Ocean Views! This place was a great place to stay, views & access to beach were superb! Had access to washer & dryer which was really nice when staying at 1 location for 10 days. Mainly cooked at home, kitchen was set up really good, the gas stove was nice! Would defiantly stay here again. ##### Jeff & Debbie V. Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron H. Aug 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for a family reunion. Our family was born and raised in Hilo, but needed a larger 'base camp' with in-laws, grandchildren, etc. We loved the indoor and outdoor spaces, & easy access to the beach. ##### Ron H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Sharon Q. Jul 6, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Great location. This property is everything described in the listing except it is definitely NOT a luxury property. So before Richard berates and disagrees with me, I’ll just state the obvious—this review is a fair description of my experience and isn’t meant to agree or disagree with anyone else. The house structure is not well maintained, particularly the windows—although some are in working condition, others have broken or missing screens and in the first floor bathroom there is a screen but no window. This may account for the bugs and small lizards in the house. The house is hot, even with the use of the very loud, very strong whole house fan. You have to sleep with the windows open and the ceiling and room fans on to get any ventilation—the house usually cools down by 2am. Between the fans and tree frogs it could be difficult to fall asleep if noise bothers you. The pictures in the listing don’t reflect the current state of the property, it seems they are from the renovation done 10 years ago. The bed configuration is definitely different, the description is accurate, not the pictures. On the first floor there is a king size mattress on a queen headboard and in a separate room 2 twin beds. On the second floor there is a king size bed in the room and twin beds in the closet so you have to walk through one room to get to the other. A great arrangement when traveling with young children. The house needs a deep clean. I had a lot of trouble getting email prior to our stay and Richard was exceptionally responsive in getting me the door code and other information I needed. He has also prepared a notebook about the area. It is in the dining room and definitely worth looking at. Lots of suggestions for activities. The Wi-Fi is the best I’ve had in a rental—strong and consistent signal. Many folks did not sign out of their streaming service so there are plenty to chose from including Netflix and Disney plus if you don’t mind using someone else’s subscription. Towels are plentiful, kitchen items and pantry are more than sufficient to get you started. The shower water is heated using solar energy; even though it was mostly cloudy during our 4 day stay there was no problem with having sufficient hot water for 4 adults. Plenty of parking and space to turn around so you aren’t backing out onto a busy road. There are lots of beachy-things and a grill available to use, although we did not have time to use them. ##### Sharon Q. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex M., Los Angeles Jun 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect!! This beach house was perfect! Views of the ocean right across the street. Large windows all around the house for natural lighting. Everything you could want and more in a rental property. Fully stocked everything! From the kitchen with all cooking accessories and supplies at your disposal, bathroom necessities, and washer and dryer needs. Kids loved the nature books and board games. Having all the streaming services available was great! Especially Disney+! Having the washer and dryer in house was really convenient. Multiple beaches within a 5 minute drive. There were kayaks, stand up paddles boards, inflatables, boogie boards, and a whole storage area in the garage full of other outdoor goodies. The drive to Hilo was short and easy as were all the sights in the area. Overall, I would definitely stay at this property again. I would also love to check out the 4 other properties the owner has in Hilo. They look amazing as well! ##### Alex M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana S. Jun 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location House was spacious, kitchen was well stocked to prepare family meals, and location is fabulous. Appreciate the available snorkeling gear! ##### Dana S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa H. Jun 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful View We stayed over Memorial Day Weekend, beautiful location right across the street from the Ocean. The house was stocked with things I never thought we needed. Even fresh cream in the refrigerator. We are looking forward to staying again ##### Lisa H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy B., Moorpark, CA USA May 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just Perfect! Being right across the street from a black sand snorkeling beach made our stay wonderful! And the house is comfortable and clean with plenty of room for large groups, even though ours was small. The whole house fan kept the house cool, there was plenty of seating both indoors and out, with lovely views. We did buy earplugs to block the chirping of the coqui frogs! Definitely a great house and location! ##### Tammy B. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brigid W. Mar 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing views! The location and amenities were exactly what we had hoped for, truly wonderful stay! ##### Brigid W. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph R. Mar 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great location Had a great time. Nice property. Great layout. ##### Joseph R. 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