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Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo

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A clear view of a tropical garden with a pond, palm trees, and a distant view of the ocean. -  Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo (Hilo)
A house with a covered porch, a pond in front, and surrounding tropical vegetation. -  Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo (Hilo)
A rocky shoreline with clear water, trees, and a distant view of the ocean. -  Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo (Hilo)
A serene outdoor area with a pond, lush greenery, and a view of the sea. -  Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo (Hilo)
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery. -  Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo (Hilo)
Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo



  • This extraordinary property is across the street from the most beautiful beaches in Hilo. This property, with multiple Ka Wai Ola, (Living Springs) offers you all that Hawaii Island has to offer. Once only a place for Hawaii's royalty, we offer this very special property with historical and cultural significance. Beautiful ocean, offering wonderful views and the sweet sound of waves breaking on the rocks. The pristine ponds on the property rise and fall with the tide where you can swim and lounge in privacy.

    Newly remodeled, and renovated, designed by Keala Wolf, and maintaining the look and feel of the "old Hawaii", there's no better place to experience what it means to be part of the Hawaiian culture. Immerse yourself in a magical place, and find the peace only available by the ocean in Leleiwi on Hawaii island.

    The Nature Conservancy along with the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and the University of Hawaii at Hilo are conducting a global climate study at this very special property.

    **Each bedroom has Air Conditioning Double pane windows and Private bathroom.
    **All bedrooms have Serta Presidential mattresses.
    **Custom Living Room Furniture.
    **Reclaimed teak dinning table sitting 8.
    **Bar B Que
    **Hardwood floors

    A new security system looks out onto the grounds and street beyond. No cameras see the house or veranda.

    The house has an unusual configuration. The back two bedrooms, each with their own bathroom and A/C, are accessed from the covered veranda, and therefore have their own entrances. Tweens and teenagers love it, but it might be inappropriate for small children. We have an unfenced pond so you have to keep an eye on them. Nevertheless we have hosted many.

    STVR Registration Number:19-360051
    Non-conforming Use Certificate Number:19-1279


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About the area

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Keaukaha, a neighbourhood in Hilo. Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Wailoa Art Center. Pacific Tsunami Museum and East Hawaii Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby. Visit our Hilo travel guide
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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • A beach with clear water, rocky shore, and trees.
    Richardson's Ocean Park
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A tree with exposed roots on a rocky shoreline with calm water and a clear sky.
    Carlsmith Beach Park
    3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • A calm lake with a cruise ship in the distance, surrounded by lush greenery and rocky shores.
    Port of Hilo
    9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • A tranquil pond with a red gazebo and stone bridge.
    Liliuokalani Park and Gardens
    12 min drive - 7.2 km
  • A waterfall cascading into a clear blue pool surrounded by lush greenery.
    Rainbow Falls
    18 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Big Island Candies
    12 min drive
  • Ocean Front Kitchen
    9 min drive
  • Ken's House of Pancakes
    10 min drive
  • Verna's Drive In
    10 min drive
  • Ka Lihikai
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo located?

Nestled on the beach, this Keaukaha holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Richardson's Ocean Park and Carlsmith Beach Park. Onekahakaha Beach Park and Keaukaha Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Private home across the street from the beach. Minutes from downtown Hilo Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed this unique property, surrounded by nature and wildlife. It is perfect for families with older children.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best spot in Hilo!

We've stayed here before and it never disappoints. Clean, spacious, and great for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean place located close to a very good snorkeling spot. The house had some parts nicely redone - wood floor, kitchen and bathrooms. Outdoor is a bit tired. It misses a dining area inside when it rains (which it often does) and if you don’t want to be having dinner w mosquitoes in the evening. The 3 bedrooms are very spacious, 2 are not connected to the main living area so is good for couples needing privacy, maybe less adapted for younger children. Garden is a good place to explore with a cool pond/natural pool. Location is great for snorkeling but a 10min drive to the town centre. Overall a decent option but seems overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely furnished, and spacious unit with beautiful lanai overlooking a natural titled pond. Each of the bedrooms had first class feds and Full en suite bathrooms. Very effective air conditions for all bedrooms. The location is amazing – right across the street from a beautiful beach with excellent snorkeling and tide pools.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect property to experience the rawness of the island of Hawai’i. The home has modern updates to the kitchen and bathrooms but still keeps the authentic original plantation style build on the nature landscape of lava tubes and natural springs. The house is situated off the main drag through Hilo across from some cool black rock and black sand beaches. Expect to see turtles and beautiful coastal landscape you can only find on this particular island. With that, it’s a local friendly spot that can get noisy from cultural street burnouts and loud music. But it usually always goes quiet by 9:00. The listing is as advertised and you’ll be surrounded by real nature. Nature can be loud at night and bugs can be a problem at times but it’s a great way to explore this island and the town of Hilo. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Loved this property. They did an amazing remodel recently and it was top notch. I can’t say enough good things about this property. Loved loved loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

review

the property was very clean. we have been to Hawaii the last 4 years and this is by far the best place we have stayed in. The pictures on VRBO are just like the place looks.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and this property had lots of great things going for it. Pepe, the host was very helpful and even provided his cell phone number so that you could reach him directly verus using the cumbersome VRBO chat system. The highlights of our stay include the perfect location right across the street from a very nice park with a small sandy beach for easy access to the lagoon but also rocks in the deep areas for good snorkeling. The property is very scenic with it's small ponds and very good setback from the road. The property is gated for security and the 3 bedrooms have their own entrances to the deck that surrounds the house which gives lots of privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Getaway Cottage

We loved this property!! It was very clean and very well stocked and it was ideal for our group. We were a group of 6 adults and the set up was perfect. Two people per bedroom with plenty of gathering space inside and out. We took advantage of the proximity to the beach park and swam there everyday after exploring other sites in Hilo. I would highly recommend this property and I would love to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time in Hawaii

We had a wonderful stay! The house was beautiful. The kitchen was well equipped. The grounds were so pretty. We saw turtles in the ocean right across the street. Our group was 6 adults(3 couples) and there was plenty of room for us to be together or to have a quiet spot. Highly recommend this place. Pepe our host was easy to contact.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property near beaches

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. There were several different areas for us to hang out, separately or together. I absolutely loved the front porch area, which had a view of the ocean. We also enjoyed the pond in the front’s front, complete with resident koi. One of us even had a swim in it! Order was very responsive with email queries prior to arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place

Peaceful, quiet area, clean and cool property (literally and descriptively!) with separate AC controls in each of the 3 bedrooms. Bathrooms were amazing!! Loved the pond with fish and all of the outdoor spaces. Very easy drive to Hilo and great nearby restaurants - Seaside was wonderful!! Ocean access just across the street at 3 different public parks. Area felt very safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise found

This location exceeded my expectations . I loved the layout, as did my adult children. It is ideally situations and close to downtown. However, it was the ocean, and the beauty and the peaceful porch I will remember. Thank you for the beach towel use, and being across from the best beach- very rocky wear water socks, but still best around.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Little bit of paradise

We made ourselves at home quickly here and really didn’t want to leave. The ponds were ever changing and fun to explore. Just across the street is paradise and perfectly picturesque. Enjoy the walk either way down the coast. The lanai was perfect all day and night to relax on. The house had everything we needed. We’ll be back. Hilo has so much to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay near Hilo

Good location across the street from snorkeling. Well equipped house. Back two bedrooms smell musty just spite they’re being air purifiers. House was not as clean as we would’ve expected and could use some maintenance.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is located across the street from a beach park, with additional parks a short walk away. Downtown Hilo is a short drive. This location was perfect for us. The parks offered sea turtles, swimming and snorkeling opportunities, and a great view of Hawaiian life. The home itself was clean and offered all of the amenities we needed. Two of the bedrooms are accessed from doors off the wraparound deck/porch and lock individually. This provided privacy four our two older (young adult) children. Each bedroom in the home has its own bathroom as well. The pond in front offered Kai the koi fish and attracted other wildlife, which was fun to watch.Certain basic groceries were present in the kitchen, which was very helpful as well. The homeowner was responsive and friendly.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home Next to Amazing Beaches

We enjoyed our stay at this home in Hilo. Staying in Hilo saved us a lot of drive time when exploring Volcano National Park, Mauna Kea, and all the beautiful waterfalls in the area. Just walk across the street to enjoy the some amazing beaches. The house was beautifully updated; every bathroom was amazing. The layout worked great, giving our adult children some privacy. Our family enjoyed sitting around the large dining table on the patio in the evenings and spending an afternoon watching the locals "cruise" the street in front of the house. The street noise mostly ended at night, but sleeping with a sound machine canceled out any lingering noise. It was also fun to watch the ponds rise and fall with the tide. I would definitely recommend this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Hilo Vacation Rental

I’d rate this vacation rental a 8.5 out of 10. The good points - Large master bedroom and large en suite. The other 2 large bedrooms each have their own en suites. But each are accessed through exterior doors. All 3 bedrooms have their own AC unit which made it very comfortable to sleep. This property is an easy drive to Volcano National Park. Beautiful front lanai with gorgeous partial view of the ocean across the street, perfect for morning coffee or reading a book. Short walk to Richardson Beach. Short drive to downtown Hilo and supermarket/restaurants. Negative points - loud street noise from “cruising” vehicles on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Outside dining only so must use bug spray. No AC in living room and kitchen but I should have left the master bedroom door open and used a fan to cool off the common area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Property

We had a wonderful stay at Pepe’s place during Labor Day weekend while attending a volleyball tournament in Hilo for our high school daughter. The property is absolutely gorgeous and exudes a serene, zen-like atmosphere. We particularly enjoyed the lovely ponds and watching the koi swim gracefully. The location was perfect for us—each morning, we took a short walk across the street to enjoy the beautiful beaches and lagoons. The house was well-equipped for our five-day stay, and the AC units in the bedrooms kept us comfortably cool at night, ensuring a great night's sleep. Traveling with our young adult kids (ages 18-20), we appreciated the two separate bedrooms and bathrooms apart from the main house. It offered them a bit more privacy, which they really enjoyed. One thing to note is that the street can get busy in the afternoons and evenings, as people cruise the strip. The nearby beach also becomes quite lively with locals enjoying their time and playing music. We ended up making some new friends and even shared a few beers with the locals, which added a fun, spontaneous element to our trip! Overall, Pepe’s place was a fantastic choice for our stay, and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Whales and waves

What an incredible find. We walked across the street every day to Hilo beaches to watch the waves. Take binoculars - most days we sat and watched humpback whales. Breathtaking! A short drive south and we watched dolphins. Hilo doesn't have much in the way of sandy beaches but these crashing waves on rock are fantastic. The house itself appears very newly renovated with high end appliances and fixtures. Pepe was very responsive. The property is heavenly; rain-forest foliage and ponds with decks front and back. Lots of birds and surprisingly few bugs. Lots of good restaurants and shopping minutes away. Don't miss the Farmers' Market. We were four seniors and enjoyed hanging out at the house and beach. Nearly perfect! Only one caveat - and not the owner's fault - the street in front of the house is the go-to strip for young men revving obnoxiously loud cars and speakers and burning rubber on Friday and Saturday nights. A shame, as peaceful weekend evenings on the deck were the price. Plan a restaurant meal on those nights.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property with Koi pond and easy beach access

This is one of the most beautiful properties we’ve ever stayed at with unique tile and comfortable beds and lots of outside spaces. I really appreciated leftover items from previous guests in kitchen although I didn’t use much. Too many properties we stay in don’t even have salt and pepper! We were 6 adults so bedrooms with outside entrances were great. I think the ponds would be a bit scary for me when my kids were under 5-6. Black sand beach is a short walk up the road. Pools estuary pools that lots of families were using were right across the street. Birds and ocean and pools made sitting outside very nice. Only negative is that local teenagers parked and played music loudly pretty often. Mostly that stopped by about 9:00 pm. Of course that is not something owners can control. Area and Hilo as a whole is not very touristy-mostly local families. Loved shaved ice by farmers market, Lyman museum is a hidden gem. Planetarium was not as good as expected. Banyan street and coconut island were better than expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Hilo side! Host was great and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property - very conveniently located, beautiful scenery, kind and helpful host! I would love to stay here again! If you find yourself in Hilo and need 3 bedrooms, this is a great stay and is a wonderful opportunity to see more of the island living you won't see in the cities. Pepe was a very accommodating and kind host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wanted to Stay Longer

It was a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a great home!!!!

Perfect place to stay while visiting hilo!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023