Title: Grand Historic Hilo House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=1643&destination=Hilo%2C+Hawaii%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=31086308&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Grand Historic Hilo House ## Photo gallery for Grand Historic Hilo House ![Terrace/patio - Grand Historic Hilo House (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31090000/31086400/31086308/8aecbf32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Grand Historic Hilo House (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31090000/31086400/31086308/8fdf8647.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Grand Historic Hilo House (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31090000/31086400/31086308/2f437498.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Grand Historic Hilo House (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31090000/31086400/31086308/8c23b77c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Grand Historic Hilo House (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31090000/31086400/31086308/65cab0eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Grand Historic Hilo House and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a gym. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 146000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Gym ## 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. ### Grand Historic Hilo House This grand Victorian is located on prestigious Reeds Island -- a hidden jewel of Hawaii's Big Island! Situated on the Wailuku River, Reed's Island was once home to royal Hawaiian families and is only minutes from Hilo's historic downtown, Bay Front and the popular Famers Market. Built in 1916 by the British banker Thomas Guard, the property is grand and elegant, and on the National Registry of Historic Places. The gracious living room has large sliding picture windows framing the magnificent canopy of nature across the river. A spacious dining room and family room are perfect for family gatherings. The enclosed veranda has large French windows and doors with a desk area and dining table, perfect for creative work and relaxing. The house has 4 spacious bedrooms, one office with day bed, one activity room with large screen TV, game table and day bed, and one children's room with two day beds. We have an open balcony on the second floor overlooking Hilo Bay. The kitchen is large and updated. Two washers and two dryers are in the roomy basement level. The refined landscape garden ground has been meticulously cared for by our gardeners. Every direction offers lush green and tropical colors. With the Wailuku River flowing in the backyard and the tropical rain forest setting covering the grounds, the Hilo House is a beautiful place for relaxation and tranquility! Enjoy the view from our newly added cabana and deck area right over the roaring river and water falls. We are 3 minutes to historic downtown with fine dining and famous Hilo Farmers’ Market; 8 minutes to the Coconut Island and Japanese Zen Garden with ancient Hawaiian fish ponds; 12 minutes to Carlsmith and Richardson Beach with tons of fish and giant turtles for swimming and snorkeling ; 15 minutes to Hilo Airport; 20 minutes to the Akaka Falls; 4 minutes to the Rainbow Falls and Boiling Pots; 40 minutes to National Volcano Park; walking distance to Waianuenue Avenue where local museums, churches, shops and a library reside. 3 surveillance cameras are installed around the exterior of the house. One camera is located over the front entrance, one over the sun-room door and the 3rd one over the driveway. For additional guests over 2 people there is a $40 additional charge per person per night. Undeclared additional guest fee is $100 per guest per night. Merrie Monarch rates are higher. Cleaning fee is $400 Tax totaling 17.962% Event booking $500 Security deposit $2000 ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 6.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Pets - No pets 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. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### 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 sea - Next to a golf course - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Gym - Optional golf privileges - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching 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 - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 6,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17790000/17784200/17784158/4401c8f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Volcano Eco Retreat by Heart Core Hotels - Adults Only Mountain View - Hot tub - Spa - Pet friendly - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=17784158&PinnedHotelID=17784158&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94470000/94460400/94460377/13a71ccd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilo Home w/ Private Deck + Stunning Ocean Views! 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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-167-057-4080-01, TA-167-057-4080-01 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Hilo House Exclusive Reeds Island Grand Historic Home House Exclusive Reeds Island Grand Historic Home Hilo Exclusive Reeds Island Grand Historic Home Exclusive Reeds Island Grand Historic Home Hilo House Exclusive Reeds Island Grand Historic Home House Exclusive Reeds Island Grand Historic Home Hilo Exclusive Reeds Island Grand Historic Home Exclusive Reeds Island Grand Historic Home House Exclusive Reeds Historic The Hilo House An Exclusive Reeds Island Grand Historic Home ## About the area Located in Hilo, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. Naha Stone and Lyman Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Naniloa Country Club and Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Pacific Tsunami Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Hilo travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Hilo.dx1643) [View more Vacation homes in Hilo](https://www.expedia.ca/Hilo-Private-Vacation-Homes.d1643-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C19.72368%2C-155.09767&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OCnyQCewLhRq4OQcy6cQchTwx5M=) Hilo, HI ### What's nearby - ![Bucket Loads of Anthuriams for sale](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289985/94a031fa-b365-49e0-bd43-accc425824fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hilo Farmers Market 2 min drive \- 1.6 km - ![Rainbow Falls which includes a park and a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160303/7b03a1b8-ca21-42b4-929f-e9a598d53f76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rainbow Falls 3 min drive \- 1.9 km - Lyman Museum 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - Kalakaua Park 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - University of Hawaii at Hilo 4 min drive \- 3.8 km ### Getting around - Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) 12 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 16 min walk - Kozmic Cones 10 min walk - The Temple Bar 14 min walk - L & L Drive-Inn 17 min walk - Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine 18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Grand Historic Hilo House pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Grand Historic Hilo House? ### What time is check-out at Grand Historic Hilo House? ### Where is Grand Historic Hilo House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Grand Historic Hilo House Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 178 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 3 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Tim G. Dec 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice big house for my family of 10\. Lots of comfort both inside and outside. Close to downtown Hilo. ##### Tim G. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen L. Nov 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This house was the dream home for our family of 8 vacation! Beautifully maintained, everything we needed for family dinners, and gorgeous spots to just relax and talk. It was a joy sleeping to the sound of the river and chirping frogs. We loved gathering on the wide veranda for coffee every morning before heading out to explore Hilo! ##### Karen L. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina May 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Everything about this property is wonderful, but the view is beyond spectacular!! ##### Christina Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### allen h. Jul 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is a spectacular historic house complete with historic furnishings. The host was very easy to work with, excellent communication. I would ask all guests to please respect this very special home and take extra care when you stay, you will not be disappointed. Mahalo! ##### allen h. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie S. Jan 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious Beautiful Heritage House Beautiful house on gorgeous grounds. Lots of space for our family holiday and super well equipped. We loved it! ##### Valerie S. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth K. Jan 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely wonderful This Historic home is very spacious, well kept and well supplied with everything you may neeI highly recommend staying d. Plenty of dishes, utensils and even 2 washers and dryers.The view of the waterfall in back was amazing.I highly recommend staying at the Historic Hilo House. ##### Ruth K. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James Q. Sep 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A relaxing family vacation. Beautiful, roomy, well appointed, historical home. What a great dining room table to eat and talk with family. ##### James Q. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug S. Mar 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hilo Family Trip The historic home and setting is absolutely beautiful. We especially appreciated the well equipped kitchen as well as the 4 large bedrooms upstairs each with their own private bathroom and shower. The home is immaculate and the grounds well maintained. An added bonus is the view into the Wailuku Gorge and upstream to one of several waterfalls. ##### Doug S. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stephanie k. Dec 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spacious house Stayed with extended family for multiple days/nights. Plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms, and gathering places. Beautiful setting. Kitchen was stocked well with all the pots, pans, and cooking utensils that we needed. Thanks for providing such a lovely location to stay! ##### stephanie k. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronnie T L. Jan 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Hilo Getaway We had a great time celebrating my mother’s 60th at this gorgeous property. It is within walking distance of downtown Hilo itself and an easy drive to the islands best sites. We would definitely stay again if we ever find ourself in Hilo! ##### Ronnie T L. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie R. Jun 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and beautiful family getaway This home is a beautiful and elegant place to spend time with family! Lots of space and many areas to congregate. The location by the river is truly special. Charlotte was a very communicative host and I would highly reccommend staying here. ##### Julie R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy W. Aug 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convention enjoyed the property very much. the location and historical value much appreciated ##### Timothy W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer C. Mar 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break The Thomas Guard house is a gem in Hilo. The location is perfect - not in the middle of the city but close enough to walk to local restaurants. The beautiful grounds, the waterfall, the river running through the backyard, they all added to the charm. The house is beautifully decorated and immaculately clean. Charlotte has thought of all the details to make this a wonderful place to stay. It was a perfect way to unwind from an otherwise busy life. ##### Jennifer C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### karen p. Oct 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hilo stay Perfect location. Home was beautiful grounds were beautiful. We had everything that we needed. Enjoyed all the information that was provided. ##### karen p. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christy C. Jan 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing House I cannot overstate how beautiful this property is. The house is a historical home chock full of nooks and crannies to explore and it is set on the most beautiful piece of land. Sitting in the great room with a cup of coffee looking out into the trees was like a dream. Our host, Charlotte was so kind, easy to communicate with, and very gracious. We appreciated her hospitality. Thanks Charlotte! ##### Christy C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kuana T. Sep 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Historic Estate in Hilo Amazing property. Over 100 years old but very well maintained. Excellent kitchen equipment and beach supplies, if needed. Quiet neighborhood close to Hilotown and beaches. ##### Kuana T. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edwin F. Mar 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thomas Guard House in Hilo We enjoyed the historic 1916 National Register Thomas Guard House, which has a breathtaking views of the Wailuku River and large tree canopy. The neighborhood is beautful and calm and a short, pleasant walk into the town center of Hilo. ##### Edwin F. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean P. Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spectacular Histric Home One cannot say enough about the beauty of this home and its setting. There was plenty of room for our family of 7 adults and 6 children. The enormous, well appointed kitchen had everything we needed to make meals, and the dining room was large enough to accommodate us all. ##### Jean P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda R. Feb 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hilo History Everyone in our family was awed by our stay in this wonderful house. The location is quiet & the grounds are beautiful. The views from the back of the house are over a river gorge & the sound of the water can be heard in the background along with the songs of the birds. The rooms are spacious & very comfortably furnished. This stay was the highlight of our trip to the big island. ##### Linda R. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric S. Jun 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful historic home We loved our stay here. The home is very well stocked with extra towels and beach gear as well as plenty of dishes for cooking and a great gas grill under an outdoor gazebo. It is well located to all of downtown Hilo. It was a great homebase for trips to volcanoes national Park, Mayna kea, and several of the nearby waterfalls. It was built in 1916 and has no air conditioning, so be prepared for lots of open windows and outdoor noise plus early sunrise! We loved the change of pace! ##### Eric S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marian S. Oct 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gracious large and spacious house The Thomas Guard house made it a memorable stay in Hilo, where we came for a special family celebration. There are four large upstairs bedrooms, plus one off the dining room and two on the lower floor where the children in our group slept. The large, open living room with its picture window was a magnet for everyone to be together. The entire house is welcoming and gracious, the kitchen is well outfitted, and the dining room is large and comfortable. Everyone was happy to be together in this very special place. ##### Marian S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth H. Jul 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Hilo Getaway Beautiful historic house in Hilo--out of the way of the bustle and next to a river, this home was really relaxing. Be aware that you experience the whole of Hilo weather as the house is not air conditioned. The owner provided lots of fans and the ceiling fans and windows provided lovely breezes. ##### Elizabeth H. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Esther L. Aug 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and Charming This house is beautiful and Charlotte is a great host. The only thing we were confused by was the Jacuzzi amenity listed. Unless we missed something, it’s a Jacuzzi tub in one of the bedrooms. Each bedroom is beautifully set up and has its own bathroom. The outdoor deck is dreamy and the sound of the water is heavenly. I would highly recommend staying in this peaceful historic home in Hilo. ##### Esther L. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheila M. Feb 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hilo’s Finest The house is fabulous and the location is perfect. Our group of eight enjoyed our week so much. The front porch was our favorite gathering place and the grounds are so peaceful and tranquil. We walked to the farmers market, restaurant and the grocery store not because we didn’t have a car but because the location was so lovely. Thank you for sharing your grand home with us. ##### Sheila M. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna R. Jul 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Idyllic classic Hilo home We enjoyed every minute in this lovely, historic Hilo home in a quiet neighborhood close to town. The house is a step back in time. The rooms are spacious. The home is very well-outfitted with everything you might need from dishes to boogie boards. There is enough space for a three generation family to spread out and relax. Mahalo to Charlotte for the opportunity to stay in this treasure of a home. ##### Donna R. 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