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Best Hilo Location. Luxury Ocean Frt, black sand & turtles @ Richardsons Beach

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Pool
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
The price is NZ$1,411
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May

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Map
Hilo, HI
  • Popular LocationRichardson's Ocean Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarlsmith Beach Park20 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort of Hilo10 min drive
  • AirportHilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)16 min drive

About this property

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

Best Hilo Location. Luxury Ocean Frt, black sand & turtles @ Richardsons Beach

Welcome to the “BEACHES” house.
Overview:
Stay on the water close to Hilo without staying downtown. Stay in a well landscaped home that is maintained to avoid mosquitos. Enjoy almost half an acre across the street from Richardson’s Beach Park. One of the 7 stops of the Hop-on Hop-off bus tours. Famous for their population of Green Sea Turtles and snorkeling. Enjoy the best snorkeling of east Big Island at your doorstep. Take out the kayak and learn to stand up paddle board.
NEED MORE SPACE? See below for our other 4 homes near this one.
Vacation Rental Highlights:
• Large, 3 (plus converted master closet), 2 baths. Sleeps 8
• 3.5 miles from Downtown Hilo, on south Hilo bay, 5 miles from Hilo Airport
• East Hawaii’s best snorkeling across the street at Richardson’s Beach Park.
• Free Kayak, paddle board, bikes, boogie boards, snorkel equipment, booties.
• Full ocean views, outside seating, fruit trees, parking.
Description:
• 99.9% of the East side of Hawaii is cliffs. But why settle for a house away from the water? This house is right across the street from Richardson’s Beach Park. Home of the best snorkeling in East Big Island. Hilo offers few places to enjoy the ocean. These special places are always beach parks.
• One of the newer Hilo vacation rental homes in the area built to very high standards.
• Outside seating on deck overlooking south Hilo bay. Additional deck outside master bedroom.
• House includes free use of Kayak, bikes, stand up paddle board, boogie boards, snorkel gear.
• House is completely stocked. Everything you need for cooking, plenty of towels, soap, shampoo, hair dryers. Ironing board/Iron, playpen, highchair and Cable Wifi.
STVR: 19-359743, NUC: 19-1363

Rooms:
• Living Room – Large couch and love seat with direct ocean views. Flat screen T.V. with Roku for Netflix, Sling TV, Youtube TV and many apps for tons of video options. Books and games for family fun. Cable Wifi.
• Kitchen – Everything you need. Coffee maker, blender, toaster, rice cooker, pots/pans. Lots of cooking tools. Large oven/range. View of Richardson’s Beach Park from kitchen window.
• Master Bedroom – Upstairs for privacy. King bed. Huge sink area and two-person shower. Master closet converted into beds #7 and #8, if required (mattresses can be moved anywhere). Ceiling fan. Private deck with seating and view of Richardson’s Beach Park.
• Bedrooms #2 and #3: On the same level as the living room and kitchen. One bedroom with a king bed and the other with two twin beds. The bathroom is between the two bedrooms. All homes have play pens.
• Master Bathroom: Shares the upper floor with the master bedroom. Huge master bathroom with double sink. Oversized double shower. Access to private deck. Bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths, hair dryer, shampoo and soap provided.
Master walk-in closet has two twin beds to be used as a "bedroom" if needed, or the mattresses moved downstairs if you wish.
• Main Bathroom: Large bathroom with bathtub/shower combination. Shampoo, soaps and paper goods, towels, hair dryer provided

Activities:
There is more to do in and around Hilo than any town on any of the Islands. It just isn’t well advertised because there aren’t resorts to promote the area.

• Waterfalls - Boiling Pots, Rainbow Falls, Akaka Falls, Waipi’o Valley. Hike and swim at Narnia falls.
• Gardens – Hawaiian Botanical Gardens, Lili’uokalani Park and Gardens, Nani Mau Gardens, Akatsuka Orchid Gardens.
• Museums – Lyman’s historical and geological museum and The Tsunami museum. Both in downtown Hilo.
• Beach Parks – Richardson’s Beach Park, Onekahakaha Beach Park (the calmest), Carlsmith Beach Park, Reed’s Bay, Lehia Park. Punalu’u Beach Park and Whittington Park.
• Volcanic sights: Volcano National Park, Thurston lava tube, Kaumana Caves State Park, Pahoa transfer station, Live lava bike/hike tours in Kalipana Viewing area.
• Markets and shops: Hilo Farmer’s Market, Maku’u Farmer’s Market, Hilo Coffee Mill, Ka’u Coffee Mill, Volcano Winery and Mehana Brewery, Hilo Candy Company, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut and Punalu’u Bake Shop
• Other – Hilo Zoo, Palace Theatre

Modern Hilo:
• Shop large stores for all your supplies. Just a quarter mile above the Hilo airport is a Walmart, Target, newer Safeway, mall with modern movie theater and cute stores.
• Looking for familiar fast food? In the same area is a Burger King, Panda Express and Starbucks. Just up the street on the north side is a Subway, Jack in the Box, McDonalds and Domino’s Pizza.

According to Hawaii Vacation Rental ordinances, all vacation renters agree to the following if this property is booked:
1. Quiet hours shall be from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM during which time the noise from the short term vacation rental shall not unreasonable disturb adjacent neighbors.
2. 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.
3. Guest vehicles shall be parked within the designated onsite parking area.
4. Failure to comply with the Good Neighbor policy states above will be construed to be a violation.
5. No commercial events shall take place at the property.

Property manager

Richard Standke

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outdoor only. Plenty of outdoor places

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: Hawaii has not rabies so bringing in pets is hard.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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-102-026-6496-01, GE-102-026-6496-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hilo

Located by the ocean, this holiday home is in Keaukaha, a neighbourhood in Hilo. Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Pacific Tsunami Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Hilo Shopping Center and Hilo Farmers Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Gilbert Carvalho Park. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Richardson's Ocean Park - 1 min walk
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 20 min walk
  • Onekahakaha Beach Park - 7 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 10 min drive
  • Coconut Island Park - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 14 min drive
  • Verna's III Drive Inn - 11 min drive
  • Hula Hula's - 12 min drive
  • Ken's House Of Pancakes - 11 min drive
  • Don's Grill - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Hilo Location. Luxury Ocean Frt, black sand & turtles @ Richardsons Beach pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Hilo Location. Luxury Ocean Frt, black sand & turtles @ Richardsons Beach?

As of 16 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Hilo Location. Luxury Ocean Frt, black sand & turtles @ Richardsons Beach on 23 May 2024 start from NZ$1,410.98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Best Hilo Location. Luxury Ocean Frt, black sand & turtles @ Richardsons Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Hilo Location. Luxury Ocean Frt, black sand & turtles @ Richardsons Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Hilo Location. Luxury Ocean Frt, black sand & turtles @ Richardsons Beach located?

This family-friendly Hilo holiday home is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Richardson's Ocean Park and Carlsmith Beach Park. Onekahakaha Beach Park and Keaukaha Beach Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Freeport

Liked: Cleanliness
So close to great beach parks
Unbelievable access to the wonderful Hilo beach parks all within a mile or 2. We were up and across the street to Richardson Beach Park everyday to see the turtles and the black sand beach in the afternoon. Richard’s house was so comfortable and had everything we needed for the beach and in the house. Loved the tropical views from all the windows and it was so quiet at night (except for the birds and the rain, which were wonderful to hear). Definitely coming back if I am lucky enough to ever come back to Hawaii again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina A., Mancelona, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot.
My husband and I enjoyed staying in this home. There’s a great view of Richardson’s Beach Park, close to downtown and was one of the best stocked houses we’ve ever stayed in. Thank you! Tina
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave B., Elkford, British Columbia, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to unwind
This location was a perfect balance of away from it all and close enough to stores, restaurants, shopping, beaches, wind and sky to help our family unwind. We loved the house, it's vibe, it's style, and most importantly the kind support and useful information from our host. It wasn't information overload, rules to the sky, or feeling like an outsider. It was understandable fun information that improved our visit to Hilo, rules that made sense and helped us balance ourselves in this amazing place, and a sense of belonging. We were at home while away. Thanks Richard.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Richardson Park
Wonderful location right across from the Richardson beach park, surrounded by jungle. Carlsmith beach park in easy walking distance. Roomy, comfortable house. Fans were all that were needed. Lots of fun beach gear provided. Absolutely the only criticism: sporadic hot water for showers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Home was perfect for our family and being right across the street from Richardson black sand beach park was perfect. Even though the weather didn’t cooperate a few days, we could watch the body boarders across the street. Close to town for easy access to shopping and dining and we took trips to Kilauea and the various waterfalls. Owners were very responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet J., Walnut Creek, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
The house was beautiful and well stocked. The view from the living room and primary bedroom were amazing! Love the enormous shower! We’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeta S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
We traveled as a group for a tennis tournament. Our group involved children, teenagers & adults. The house accommodated everyone’s needs & space. We would definitely stay there again. Location was amazing with beautiful view of the ocean. Aloha
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff & Debbie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location & Ocean Views!
This place was a great place to stay, views & access to beach were superb! Had access to washer & dryer which was really nice when staying at 1 location for 10 days. Mainly cooked at home, kitchen was set up really good, the gas stove was nice! Would defiantly stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family reunion.
Our family was born and raised in Hilo, but needed a larger 'base camp' with in-laws, grandchildren, etc. We loved the indoor and outdoor spaces, & easy access to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Joshua C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location but…
Pros: - Fantastic location! We loved being across from Richardson's Beach and could see sea turtles there! - Fully stocked home. Great to have snorkel gear. Cons: (Most of these may not bother others) - Screens are in need of repair or replacement. Since there are sizeable gap between the screens and frame, at least four geckos came into the home and several bugs. - Mattresses sag and should be replaced, particularly on the 2nd floor. Our old backs needed firmer support. - No A/C ... and it's pretty muggy in July. So while the house cools at night, it can be stifling to come back to rest in the afternoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022