See all properties
Save
Entire home

Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front

Photo gallery for Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front

Property grounds
Beach
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books, video library, stereo
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Hilo, HI
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo5 min drive
  • Popular LocationRainbow Falls5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Hilo6 min drive
  • AirportHilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)10 min drive

Most relevant reviews

ExperimentalCarousel

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful historic Hawaii home. Very nice.
Patrick G.
Feb. 26, 2024

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front

Beautifully appointed historic (once King Kamehameha's private lands) 1930s estate in close proximity to beaches, Botanical Gardens, Akaka Falls, and everything HiloTown has to offer! Walk to the Wailuku River & the Hilo Bayfront in only a few minutes from our home. Also to note, New kitchen renovation as of July 2019!

Although within walking distance to Hilo town, our diverse and unique neighborhood, Wainaku, has a country feel, with lots of historic homes; it's also quiet and very private.

As we are on the magnificent Wailuku River, our property has a wonderful breeze at all times, and there are a number of beautifully stunning bird species that make our property their home, too.

Also to note: both adjacent neighbors are on 1-acre parcels, which makes our home very peaceful.

Enjoy New King and Queen Serta beds and Belgian linens, and plush cotton towels. Further toiletries include organic shampoo and unscented body lotion by Aveeno, cotton swabs, and cotton balls.

Other amenities include:

•55" LG OLED 4K HDR TV with 200+ HD movies on Apple TV, 400 MB WIFI
•High-end snorkel/beach gear for kids and adults.
•Laundry Center with LG Steam Washer/Dryer
•Two Ice Chests on wheels for BBQing and taking on day outings.
•Propane BBQ in the Screened Lanai

Over 2200 Square feet of living space with a 3/4 acre yard to relax and enjoy your Hawai'ian getaway.

Although we are on the Wailuku River with wonderful breezes, the house is also cooled with a whole house fan, and each room has a ceiling fan, too.

Mahalo.

Kevin

Property manager

Kevin Wendt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Water park on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,700 square feet

Similar properties

Fitness facility
Our House Is Your Home Away From Home
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (70)
Our House Is Your Home Away From Home

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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-162-075-5456-01, GE-162-075-5456-01

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Historic Plantation-style Home Central Hilotown House Hilo
Historic Plantation-style Home Central Hilotown Hilo
Historic Plantation-style Home Central Hilotown
Historic Plantationstyle Cent
Spacious Historic House w/ Large Bedrooms Family Friendly
Spacious Historic House
Spacious Historic w/ Large Bedrooms Family Friendly
Spacious Historic
Historic Plantation style Home in Central Hilotown
Spacious Historic House w/ Large Bedrooms Family Friendly

About the area

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness, while Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Pacific Tsunami Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gilbert Carvalho Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Visit our Hilo travel guideOpens in a new window
View more Vacation homes in HiloOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Panaewa Rainforest Zoo - 4 min drive
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 5 min drive
  • Rainbow Falls - 5 min drive
  • Coconut Island Park - 6 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min walk
  • Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - 14 min walk
  • Cafe Pesto - 14 min walk
  • Kozmic Cones - 9 min walk
  • Puka Puka Kitchen - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front located?

This family-friendly Hilo vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Hamakua Heritage Corridor, Mokupapapa Discovery Center, and Kalakaua Park. Naha Stone and East Hawaii Cultural Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool little house
The house was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilo Paradise
Beautiful historic Hawaii home. Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kahanu H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Returning guests
This is a great spot for us. We have stayed here multiple times and hope to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old Hawaii Charm
It was a great house to stay in with our family. We recommend this house if you need the space and want to be close to downtown hilo town. We will be back to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful island retreat
My family and I had a wonderful stay in this house. It was well-equipped with everything we needed for a weeklong stay in the Hilo area. We particularly appreciated the cooler, snorkel gear, and well-stocked kitchen. The lack of air conditioning was not a problem at all, as the whole-house fan and additional fans that were delivered during our stay helped keep the house very comfortable. Kevin was a wonderful host and very responsive. We would definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kit D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Home Base
Quiet neighborhood, great home base convenient for walking into town or for exploring further afield. Extra touches of flowers, coffee, etc. were especially appreciated. We also enjoyed the eclectic collection of interesting objects/ art throughout the house. Impressive backyard lychee tree and associated wildlife!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Space
Everything was as Kevin said…at one point we had a problem with a ceiling fan and he had a guy out the very next morning… to fix it… would come back to this house if ever back in Hilo…
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great plantation house
Beautiful house with lots of character and amenities. It was the perfect place to stay with my wife and our family for a trip to Hilo.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for Big Island Marathon
My family and I came to Hilo so I could run the Big Island International (1/2) Marathon. The house was a quick drive to the start/finish. We loved being able to walk downtown (past a beautiful waterfall), especially since parking can sometimes be hard to find. We also loved having so much space to spread out, the peaceful setting, the juicy tangerines from the front yard, the screened in lanai, nice easy parking, great laundry/drying facilities, and a big well-stocked kitchen - we ate most of our meals at the house. Based on a few past reviews we weren’t sure about the downstairs shower but everyone actually preferred it! Kevin was very quick to respond and very helpful. We especially appreciated being able to leave our luggage for several hours after we checked out. This is a great house/yard/location and we’d love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

larry c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing
The home is very clean and very comfortable! The antique furniture is beautiful. The property is beautifully landscaped with amazing flowering plants and fruit trees. The owner was very attentive and left a bowl of tangerines and starfruit from his yard out for us. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023