Title: Discover a captivating home nestled in the vibrant heart of Hilo. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Discover a captivating home nestled in the vibrant heart of Hilo. Vacation home in Hilo with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68280000/68274200/68274138/48383ba8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68280000/68274200/68274138/080f1fe8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68280000/68274200/68274138/b789f291.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68280000/68274200/68274138/c0bd0048.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68280000/68274200/68274138/7eaf1c74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a peaceful Hilo neighborhood, Hale Kuawa offers a private retreat with easy access to town amenities. Relax in the spacious living room or unwind on the covered lanai surrounded by fruit trees, perfect for enjoying coffee or meals. With two comfortable bedrooms and a fully-equipped kitchen featuring high-quality cookware and hot plate. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Discover a captivating home nestled in the vibrant heart of Hilo. This ground-floor unit is located in a conveniently situated two-story home in the heart of Hilo, within a pleasant and safe neighborhood. It's within walking or biking distance to most amenities in Hilo town. Nestled on a private, low-traffic side street, the unit is removed from the noise of city life while still being centrally located to everything Hilo has to offer. The spacious unit includes two bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room, and a kitchen. One bedroom features a double bed, while the other has a queen bed, both equipped with super comfortable, high-quality mattresses. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking, although it does utilize a hot plate, a microwave, and a variety of cooking gadgets instead of a traditional range or oven. On-site parking is available for one vehicle, with additional street parking just a short distance away. Enjoy a private, nicely sized backyard that's perfect for barbecues or for sipping coffee and having meals in the covered back lanai. The yard is lined with fruit trees, including bananas, citrus, and pineapple. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 1,300 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76010000/76004500/76004481/690b8fd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unique getaway, 3-bedroom tropical paradise in the heart of Hilo town Hilo - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=76004481&PinnedHotelID=76004481&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36863900/36863873/bf51e3fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wainaku Camp Cottage Hilo - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 8.4 Very good 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=36863873&PinnedHotelID=36863873&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82930000/82926700/82926644/e423cf07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hilo Hula Hut Hilo - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=82926644&PinnedHotelID=82926644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69330000/69327200/69327171/44e3ff88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom spacious house (upstairs unit) in the heart of Hilo town Hilo - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=69327171&PinnedHotelID=69327171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113520000/113514900/113514875/w1193h804x0y0-9cc8f503.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great value! 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Leave all used towels in a pile on the bathroom floor Please separate all recyclables and trash and place them in the designated bins located behind the white gate. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules We kindly ask that you remove your outdoor shoes before entering the unit to help maintain a clean and comfortable living environment. Kindly minimize the use of air conditioners and make sure to turn off all fans and ACs when not home ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 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 GE-174-478-7456-02, TA-174-478-7456-02 ### Property is also known as Home in the Heart of Hilo Hilo Home in the Heart of Hilo Private vacation home Home in the Heart of Hilo Private vacation home Hilo ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=19.708563,-155.0766&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:seiwBvkoq%5C%3FO%40Q%3FO%3FQ%40M%40Q%40O%40Q%40O%40MBS%40OBMBQBOBMBOBQDOBMDODODMDODOFMDOFMFODKFOFMHMFMFKHOHKHOFIHMHKJKHKHKJKJKHMJKJGJKJIJKJILGJGJILILGJILILGLELILELGLELGLENELELENELANGLANENALCNCNALCNANCN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40NBN%40LBNBL%40NDN%40LFN%40LDLDNDLDLDNFLDLFLDLHLDJFLHLHLFJHLHJFJFLHJJJHJJJFHJJLJJHJJJHJHJHJHLHHHNFJHNFJHLFLFLFNFJFNDLFNDLDNDNFLBNDNDLBNDPBNBLBNBP%40LBN%40RBL%40N%40P%40N%40P%3FL%40P%3FN%3FP%3FN%3FN%3FP%3FLAP%3FNAPANAPANCLAPCNANCPCNCLCNEPCNELENCLGNENELENGNELGNGJGNGLGLILGJILGLILIJILIJIJIJKJIJKJKLIHKHKJKFKLMFKHKFMHKHMFMHMFKHMDMHMDMFMDOFMBMDOFMDMDO%40MDO%40OFM%40OBM%40OBO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOAMCOAOGMAOEMAOEMEMGOEMCMGMEMGMEMIMEMIMGKIMGMIKIKGMIKGKMKGKKKIKIIMKKKKIKIKKKIKIMGKIMIMIMGKGMIMGMGOEKGOGMEOGOEMEOEOEMEOCMEOCQCOCMCOCQCOAOCQAMAOAQAOAQAO%3FQ%3FMAQ%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TbXx6jgOAGV1oP-y0dZNjmUskXk=) Hilo, HI #### What's nearby - Hilo Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Wailoa River State Park Hawaii - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Panaewa Rainforest Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - University of Hawaii at Hilo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Hilo Farmers Market - 2 min drive - 1.9 km #### Getting around - Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk - ‪Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo - ‬15 min walk - ‪Just Cruisin Coffee - ‬7 min walk - ‪Ola Brew Hilo Taproom - ‬4 min walk - ‪Restaurant Kenichi - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Discover a captivating home nestled in the vibrant heart of Hilo. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Discover a captivating home nestled in the vibrant heart of Hilo.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Discover a captivating home nestled in the vibrant heart of Hilo.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Discover a captivating home nestled in the vibrant heart of Hilo. located? > Located in the heart of Hilo, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Wailoa River State Park Hawaii, Wailoa River State Recreation Area, and Hilo Shopping Center. University Theater and Hamakua Heritage Corridor are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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