Title: Traditional Hawai'i home near Hilo town - solar powered! - 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 # Traditional Hawai'i home near Hilo town - solar powered! Family-friendly vacation home in Hilo ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31060000/31052400/31052368/0ad80bc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31060000/31052400/31052368/109f74a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31060000/31052400/31052368/6643f73f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31060000/31052400/31052368/313a4ce6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31060000/31052400/31052368/8767cf80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience island charm at this 1940s plantation-era home in Hilo, where the spirit of aloha fills every moment. Unwind on the expansive lanai with views of Hilo and Mauna Kea peeking above jungle treetops or explore the spacious kitchen to prepare local Hawaiian dishes. Let tree frogs serenade you to sleep while roosters rouse you for another exciting day. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101640 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - 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. ### Traditional Hawai'i home near Hilo town - solar powered! E komo mai (welcome!) to this 1940s plantation-era home in Hilo, the cultural center of Hawai’i. Here, you can hang loose and absorb the spirit of aloha while you explore the windward, tropical side of our island, including the Hamakua Coast and Volcano National Park. The house is located just minutes from famous sites, including Rainbow Falls, Pe'epe'e Falls, the Boiling Pots rapids, and Kaumana Cave (an extinct lava tube). Outside, the expansive second floor lanai offers views of Hilo to the east and Mauna Kea peeking above the jungle treetops to the west. The house rests on a lovely palm-fringed half acre, populated by geckos, mongooses, mynah birds and others. Let the song of tree frogs send you to sleep, and roosters rouse you for another exciting day. Expect visits from the ubiquitous friendly green geckos. Enjoy preparing Hawaiian foods from Hilo's famous outdoor market in the spacious kitchen & outdoor grill, while your keiki (children) play ping-pong downstairs or explore the jungly yard. Inside, the main living space is on the second floor, inviting gentle trade winds to flow. Four bedrooms, 2 full baths, eat-in kitchen, huge lanai, and living room are upstairs. Upstairs rooms are equipped with ceiling fans, but no A/C. Downstairs are rumpus room, Full bath, plus laundry and outdoor shower. Accommodates up to 7 adults (in regular beds) and 3 children (on inflatable mattress and floor futons). The house is stocked with linens, and beach towels, games, and books about Hawaiian topics (travel, children’s books, novels, and local cookbooks). Downstairs is an enormous rumpus room with ping pong table and a Hawaiian motif stone mosaic floor original to the house. Also downstairs is an additional half bath, laundry facilities, and an outdoor shower. Mahalo for rinsing sandy toes after the beach! Nightly rates are for up to 6 people ($50 additional charge for each additional person). 5% discount applies to stays of 30+ nights! This home is located just 3 miles from Hilo’s museums and restaurants and 4-5 miles from Hilo’s airport and best snorkeling, at Richardson’s Beach. Not to be missed is a trip to Mauna Kea’s Visitor Center for night stargazing (free, open until 10pm nightly), just 30 miles away. It is also an easy 25-mile drive for a convenient day trip to Volcano National Park. On another day, take a leisurely drive north on the Hamakua Coast to visit the amazing Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden (9 miles), or the historic sugar industry towns of Honomu (13 miles) and Honoka’a (43 miles). Take the Saddle Road across the island’s center 75 miles to reach Kona’s airport and leeward beaches. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### 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. - 10 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks 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: 1,640 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21980000/21976000/21975907/w1120h750x107y0-7acaef9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Our House Is Your Home Away From Home Hilo - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 101 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=21975907&PinnedHotelID=21975907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111860000/111856600/111856553/a5a5bc45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LOOK! 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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 250220190000, TA-126-353-6128-01, GE-126-353-6128-01 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Traditional Home Waterfall District NOT Effected Volcano House Traditional Home Hilo's Waterfall District NOT Effected Volcano Traditional Home Waterfall District NOT Effected Volcano Traditional Home Waterfall District Now Solar-powered House Hilo Traditional Home Waterfall District NOT Effected Volcano House Traditional Home Hilo's Waterfall District NOT Effected Volcano Traditional Home Waterfall District NOT Effected Volcano House Traditional Home Waterfall District NOT Effected Volcano Traditional Home Waterfall District Now Solar-powered House Traditional Home Waterfall District Now Solar-powered Hilo Traditional Home Waterfall District Now Solar-powered Traditional Home Waterfall District Now Solar-powered House Hilo Traditional Home Waterfall District Now Solar-powered House Traditional Home Waterfall District Now Solar-powered Hilo Traditional Home In Waterfall District - Now Solar-powered! Hilo Traditional Home Waterfall District Now Solar-powered Traditional Home In Waterfall District - Now Solar-powered! Hilo Traditional Home In Waterfall District Now Solar powered! Traditional Home In Waterfall District Now Solar powered! Traditional Hawai'i Home Near Hilo Town - Solar Powered! Hilo ## 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%7C19.70994%2C-155.11840&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wzvOzcrBB7rKzSUsTRu4whcDTu4=) Hilo, HI #### What's nearby - Rainbow Falls - 4 min drive - 2.7 km - University of Hawaii at Hilo - 5 min drive - 4.2 km - Hilo Farmers Market - 6 min drive - 4.6 km - Coconut Island Park - 9 min drive - 6.9 km - Port of Hilo - 11 min drive - 8.8 km #### Getting around - Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Temple Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - ‬6 min drive - ‪Antics Pizza - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Traditional Hawai'i home near Hilo town - solar powered! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Traditional Hawai'i home near Hilo town - solar powered!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Traditional Hawai'i home near Hilo town - solar powered!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Traditional Hawai'i home near Hilo town - solar powered! located? > This family-friendly Hilo vacation home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Native Hawaiian Lava, Ainako Park, and Kaumana Caves Park. Gilbert Carvalho Park and Wailuku River State Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Traditional Hawai'i home near Hilo town - solar powered! Reviews 9.4 ### 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 79 8 - Good 23 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Ann K. Apr 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun and funky Hilo house This was a nice home base for our adventures on the Hilo side of the island. Great communication with Suzy, cozy beds and lovely beach gear. ##### Ann K. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly B. Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to everything yet in a quiet neighborhood. Lots of space to spread out. LARGE kitchen space. Beds very comfortable 3 bathrooms! Deck was large frog/birds serenading was enjoyed by all. ##### Kelly B. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bev F. May 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Property .. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The play was exactly as the listing described .. almost better. So much space and great layout for a larger group/family. ##### Bev F. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Daniel H. Nov 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation We were exploring big island with our family (4 adults and 3 kids) and enjoyed the stay. The lawn, table tennis and patio were very much enjoyed by our kids. ##### Daniel H. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randall J. Apr 20, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, great property manager. The location is great and the property has a fantastic yard with fruit trees. Ashley was great and very responsive to all requests. I will likely stay there again!! ##### Randall J. Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mohamed E. Feb 17, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great!!!! Amazing location, super clean, spacious. ##### Mohamed E. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy G., Sebastopol, USA Apr 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Great house, easy location, lots of room for the whole family. I particularly enjoyed the deck. Beds are on the firm side. ##### Wendy G. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan S. Aug 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house and yard We had a fantastic time staying here. Both the house and the yard are beautiful. My young boys loved playing ping pong and hanging out in the treehouse. They also loved finding fruit, frogs, and geckos in the yard. Wonderful property. ##### Megan S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anita R. Dec 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing home! The home is full of love and was well stocked for a Hawai'i holiday! The entire space was comfortable, clean, and had a great energy. Thank you~ ##### Anita R. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffry D. Aug 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House 5 Minutes from Central Hilo House was exactly as advertised. Easy to get into, plenty of space in the house, well located. Property manager was helpful and responsive. If you're going to stay in the Hilo area, this is a great house for a family. ##### Jeffry D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mia C., Boise, Idaho Jun 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Even better than it looks. This is a well maintained and spotless old house (my favorite!). Spacious, comfortable, and interesting. Lanai was fantastic. Highly recommended. ##### Mia C. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy K. Aug 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### spacious house for our family of 7 The house was very bright with lots of space, the deck was great to relax, read and it had a big table for us to have dinner after a day at Volcano NP. It was easy to get to downtown for restaurants, to Rainbow Falls and Kaumana Caves. Ashley was very helpful with any questions we had about the area as well. ##### Amy K. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny C. Oct 7, 2018 #### Absolutely wonderful! This house was an amazing place to stay. It was just outside of town but still close enough for a quick drive in. It was close to a lot of sightseeing places. The house was huge and had everything we needed. There was always a nice breeze going through the house and kept it cool during the day. It was really nice to fall asleep to the sounds of the coqui frogs at night. We hope to stay here again when we come back to Hilo. Thanks Steve! ##### Jenny C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David G., Los Angeles Aug 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Large wonderful home A fantastic home. Large and spacious, clean, great kitchen for cooking and gathering. There was an abundance of cooking equipment, utensils and dishes. The beds were comfortable, great linen and towels. It was a very peaceful stay. There are lots of outdoor spaces, and a treehouse and ping pong table. Super fast and stable WIFI. Great washer and dryer. Fast and responsive communication. ##### David G. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy D., Palo Alto, CA Dec 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wow this place is big! A house that's about twice as large as advertised, but in reality you'll mostly be using the main level, which has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It;s quite nice, cooled by fans, and tons of space. On a very quiet street about 10 minutes drive from downtown. You will absolutely need a car, as Hilo's restaurants are a couple of miles away and it's very hilly. ##### Andy D. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colette Feb 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This was a typical traditional Hilo home. It reminded me of my grandparent's house. It was very clean and had an ample supply of towels and blankets (it can get cold). The property was close to the center of town (5 minutes) but tucked away in the cool, foresty hillside. The grounds were lovely and the tangerines from the tree were juicy and sweet. We used this as a hub for our fishing and golfing activities and ate out most of the time. We bought poke and spent a nice lunch time on the deck. It was a perfect getaway from Honolulu. ##### Colette Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Nora F. Aug 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Great location for 7, not for 10 adults Nice and quite location; nice house. We were 2 families of ten of adults and teenagers. The announcement is not clear on the true number of places as there are a only 7 places. Two of us slept on a not confortable air matress and 1 on a thin futon in the living room. ##### Nora F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassy G. Jun 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property with rainforest feel I thought the house was adorable. Bigger than i expected. Super cute treehouse. Tons of games, Towels, linens. Washer was huge which was a plus. I was very apprehensive because there was no ac but the breeze was plenty at night. The frogs annoyed my boyfriend at night but i thought they were peaceful. Would definitely recommend. ##### Cassy G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan L. Mar 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hilo House This large house is old but very well kept. Our 2 girls (8 & 11) had a fun time wandering around and playing ping pong in the basement. It did get a bit chilly during our stay as it was windy during our stay and the windows don't seal up all that great. I don't think it would be a problem during normal weather conditions. ##### Ryan L. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert G. Jun 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Old but cozy Another adult coach/chaperone and I stayed here with our youth basketball team. It was very spacious and accommodating to our entire group. The kitchen is large but needs some updated cookware. Downstairs has a ping pong table and is a good place for the kids to hangout. It is a large, older home so there are some minor repairs needed throughout the home but overall it was functional. The property manager was very prompt in responding to our questions and needs. We would definitely consider renting this home in the future. ##### Robert G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Khanh May 14, 2025 Liked: Communication We like it that it was close to everything, had all the amenities you would need and the property was huge. But there were a few things that made me not give a 5 star. The 3rd bathroom was not convenient. It was in the lowest level of the house in a corner. So the 3 bedrooms including the master had to share 1 bathroom. I like to have my own bathroom so my husband and I had to take the room with a twin bed in it. That room was small and some of the window panes were broken so we could not close it. We had to hear the frogs making noise all night long. Also, one of the bathrooms were not clean and the fridge had a few stains that were not cleaned. Other than that, it was a good place for us to stay for a few days. ##### Khanh Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lenina C. Sep 22, 2015 #### Home away from home We stayed at this large and well equipped home for four days in Hilo.We enjoyed how much space indoors and outdoors this property provided us. The tree house was cool except it looked like it was under the process of renovation. It rained all day and night while we were there so it kept the house with cool air flowing. The outdoor shower was a nice touch! The only thing that was missing was a dvd player so we could have rented a red box and watch a movie. This home is so close to all the shops, downtown Hilo, attractions, and airport. We will stay here again if we come back to Hilo. You will love this home as much as we did! ##### Lenina C. ### 8/10 Good #### Alain L. Nov 12, 2018 #### Spacious house with good beds 3 week trip with 4 different accommodations. So, I had the chance to compare. The house is spacious and clean. The beds are very comfortable and we enjoyed the experience of living in a typical Hawaiian neighborhood and home. We loved the balcony and the spacious kitchen. Although the house is not air conditioned, there is always a breeze and we did not suffer from the heat. To have visited 3 other houses, I would like to make you the suggestion to be a little more generous with the articles of toilets, of households and the objects of beaches. For a stay of 6 nights 4 people, we would appreciate having more than bottoms of bottles (soap, dish soap, ...). In the other accommodations, we also enjoy having body boards and a large cooler. That said, thanks to Steve and Ashley for their welcome and their quick responses to my emails. I recommend this house for a beautiful Hawaiian vacation. ##### Alain L. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caitlin M. Oct 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A perfect time in paradise! Our family of 7 had a marvelous time at this clean and spacious home! The kitchen is a gem. Well appointed and large. Great for those who like to cook at home. We used the big dining table on the deck. Since that area is covered, there was no concern about rain. The deck has a view of forested hills and a peek at the ocean. The tall red and green palms make the deck all the more like a private paradise. Charming green Madagascar Gold Dust Day geckos that live in the palms were delightful neighbors. The neighborhood is quiet. Driveway accommodated our rental minivan and sedan. There are two pleasant bathrooms upstairs. The three bedrooms with queen beds all share a bath on the hallway. The other bath is attached to the smaller bedroom with the single bed. That worked out fine for us; everyone was able to negotiate their showers and nighttime routines. ##### Caitlin M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Deborah E. Aug 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nostalgic Hilo House It was a hot day in Hilo, the code we were given was not correct to the key box. They added a combination box to the door which was convenient. We were able to get a hold of the manager immediately, and she responded quickly with our other needs. The window's were open and we put every ceiling fan and floor fan on when we checked in. It finally cooled down once the sun went down. The house could use a couple more fans for the very hot summer days. I recommend having ear plug's if your use to sleeping in silence because the coqui frogs in Hawaii are loud at night. The clothes dryer takes forever to dry but other than that we loved the house. It was very well kept and clean! It reminded us of our grandparents house on Punahele St. We came home for our Ohana reunion. We felt right at home! The house is located near beautiful rainbow falls and 10 min. above down town Hilo, good location. Mahalo for sharing your home! ##### Deborah E. 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