[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Historic Hilo House – Minutes to Beach! Vacation home in Hilo with kitchen and balcony ![Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484200/29484114/b1715c44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484200/29484114/30aba842.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484200/29484114/9b6cc924.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484200/29484114/9dd73716.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484200/29484114/ff43e98e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the laid-back charm of Hilo in this 1960's vacation rental house. With a covered lanai and peek-a-boo ocean views from the yard, this 3-bedroom home offers a relaxing retreat. Take advantage of free WiFi, laundry machines, and refinished hardwood floors that evoke a sense of nostalgia. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61050 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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. ### Charming Historic Hilo House – Minutes to Beach! Hula your way to Hawaiian paradise when you book this fully restored 1960's vacation rental house! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath Hilo home features a covered lanai and peek-a-boo ocean views from the yard. The University of Hawaii campus is a mere 1 block away while downtown Hilo is just an 8-minute drive north. Relax at Reeds Bay Beach Park, visit Coconut Island, or get a bird's-eye view of the island from a helicopter. Don't forget about Rainbow Falls home to an ancient Hawaiian goddess! \-- THE PROPERTY -- STVR-19-364095 | NUC-19-1549 | Free WiFi | Laundry Machines | 1,050 Sq Ft | Central Location Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 1 Twin Bed, 1 Tri-Fold Portable Twin Mattress HOME FEATURES: Covered lanai, landscaped backyard, refinished hardwood floors, original shoji screens, Chinese metal screen door, HDTV w/ streaming capabilities, digital antenna for local Hawaii stations, dining table KITCHEN: Full-sized fridge, stove/oven, microwave, dishware & glassware GENERAL: Washer & dryer, linens & bath towels, beach towels, tank-less water heater, complimentary toiletries, ceiling fans FAQ: 2 steps to enter, quiet hours (9 PM - 8 AM), ceiling fans (no A/C), keeping pets & animals outdoors, including chickens & roosters, is common in residential neighborhoods throughout the islands PARKING: Carport (1 vehicle), driveway (2 vehicles) \-- THE LOCATION -- BEACHES & PARKS: Hilo Bay Beach Parks (3.1 miles), Honoli'i Beach Park (5.3 miles), Onekahakaha Beach Park - sheltered shallow swimming, great for little ones! (5.4 miles), Carlsmith Beach Park - spectacular salt and freshwater lagoons (5.9 miles), Richardson Ocean Park - black sand beach, snorkeling (7.0 miles), Kehena Black Sand Beach (30.1 miles) OUTDOOR FAVORITES: Hilo Municipal Golf Course (1.4 miles), Liliuokalani Park and Garden and Coconut Island (2.8 miles), Wailuku River State Park (3.3 miles), Rainbow Falls (3.4 miles), Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden (9.5 miles), Akaka Falls State Park (17.9 miles) ADVENTURES & ATTRACTIONS: The University of Hawaii at Hilo (1 block), Hilo Daijingu (0.5 miles), Historic Downtown Hilo - restaurants, shopping, theatre, and more (2.8 miles), Kilauea Visitor Center in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (27.3 miles), Mauna Kea (42.1 miles), Kona (75.9 miles) DINE & SHOP: Cafe 100 (2.1 miles), Big Island Candies (2.1 miles), Hilo Farmers Market (2.8 miles), Pineapples (2.9 miles) AIRPORTS: Hilo International Airport (4.0 miles), Kona International Airport (74.8 miles) \-- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. \-- POLICIES -- \- No smoking \- No pets allowed \- No events, parties or large gatherings \- Must be at least 25 years old to book \- Additional fees and taxes may apply \- Photo ID may be required upon check-in \- NOTE: The property has ceiling fans but does not have air conditioning \- NOTE: The keeping of animals outdoors, including domestic chickens and roosters, is a cultural tradition in Hawaii and is protected by law. As such, they are common in residential neighborhoods throughout the islands. If you are a light sleeper, earplugs are a great option Hawaii County Restrictions: \- Quiet hours shall be from 9:00pm to 8:00am, during which time the noise from the rental shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors \- 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 \- Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area \- The STVR (short-term vacation rental) shall not be used for commercial purposes ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: High-speed internet ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a carport ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Shoji (room divider) ### Entertainment - TV with cable channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Lanai - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Ceiling fan ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - 2 steps to reach entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the sea ### Things to do - Hunting nearby - Motor boating 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,050 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44780000/44779700/44779652/80129384.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home Brought Back to Life Hidden Off One of Hilo's Main Streets. 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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 and a first aid kit 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-105-155-2256-01, GE-105-155-2256-01 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Charming Historic Hilo House Minutes to Beach! New! Charming Historic Hilo Home Mins to Beach! Charming Historic Hilo House – Minutes to Beach! Hilo 421279 ## 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%7C19.68927%2C-155.08064&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4FPDpXLK-vAfe1cuPIStBZ8DyDs=) Hilo, HI #### What's nearby - University of Hawaii at Hilo - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Hilo Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km - Rainbow Falls - 8 min drive - 5.3 km - Port of Hilo - 9 min drive - 7.2 km #### Getting around - Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 9 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Zippy's Hilo - ‬3 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive - ‪Daiichi Ramen - ‬3 min drive - ‪Fairway Grill - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Historic Hilo House – Minutes to Beach! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Charming Historic Hilo House – Minutes to Beach!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming Historic Hilo House – Minutes to Beach!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Charming Historic Hilo House – Minutes to Beach! located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of University of Hawaii at Hilo and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens. University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center and Hilo Municipal Golf Course are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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