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

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Across the street from Hilo's most beautiful beaches, Leleiwi offers an immersive Hawaiian experience. With its historical and cultural significance, this extraordinary property features Ka Wai Ola (Living Springs), pristine ponds that rise and fall with the tide where you can swim in private serenity.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

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 lanai.

The house has an unusual configuration. The back two bedrooms, each with their own bathroom and A/C, are accessed from the covered lanai, and therefore have their own entrances. Tweens and teenagers love it, but it might be inappropriate for small children.

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


Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • 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
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 GE-047-798-0672-01, TA-047-798-0672-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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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 Pacific Tsunami Museum. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Gilbert Carvalho Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Richardson's Ocean Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Onekahakaha Beach Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Keaukaha Beach Park - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Port of Hilo - 9 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ken's House of Pancakes - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Verna's Drive In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ka Lihikai - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Big Island Coffee Roasters - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Front Kitchen - ‬9 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.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Hilo getaway

Nice taste of the big Island!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nahaku K.

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

Homestead

Loved it my keiki enjoyed it worth coming back againMahalo nui
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

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

8/10 Good

maryann y.

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

NIce place

Great stay for 6 adults. Close to downtown Hilo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bri S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

Beautiful Property

Gorgeous home. Perfect for Hilo. Recommend trying it out!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Darren M.

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

MT TRAINING

GREAT HOUSE
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

bill h.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kuira Y.

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Hilo

First time in Hilo, house was great, swimming just down the street for ocean water, fresh cold water across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred B.

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

Great place for a getaway

We stayed here for 3 nights during our 10th anniversary trip to the Big Island. It was very clean, well appointed, and easy to relax. All directions were clear and helpful. And I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicki B.

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

Lovely Healing Pond House

Our stay at the lovely healing pond house in Hilo was amazing! It was everything that we hoped it would be. It was clean, updated, in a beautiful location, close to snorkeling and town. Swimming in the pond was a wonderful experience as well. We would definitely recommend it and stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lehua R.

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

Much Needed Relaxation

House & pond was great! Pepe was so accommodating. Our family had the best Labor Day weekend. A MUST place to stay in Hilo just across from the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

John O.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jodie M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Wonderfully relaxing property! Enjoyed the ocean across the street! Very well stocked property.

We would definitely rent this place again. Loved watching Koa from the lanai!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Just perfect

We loved having the beach across the street. Sunrise out on the rocks. Fish and frogs and geckos greeted us. And the A/C was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy g.

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

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Gorgeous location with an outstanding property.

We loved the relaxed atmosphere of the area and the house was beautiful! I would go back again! Pepe made it so easy for us to get into the house (we got in rather late on our first day). Awesome home and property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Serge A.

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

Perfect for Sharing with other Couples

Ideally situated property. A short drive from the airport and across the street from an Ocean park. The property itself is uniquely designed with 3 separate units (main house with 1 bedroom), and two attached rooms with their own access (like a mini motel). This was ideal for us, 3 couples travelling together. Bathrooms and Kitchen are modern and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dede R.

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