Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front

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Hilo Town is only a few minutes walk away!

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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Hilo, HI

University of Hawaii at Hilo
‪5 min drive‬
Rainbow Falls
‪5 min drive‬
Port of Hilo
‪6 min drive‬
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Contemplation Room

1 Queen Bed

Mahogany Room

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Beautifully appointed historic (once King Kamehameha's private lands) 1930s estate in close proximity to beaches, Botanical Gardens, Akaka Falls, and everything HiloTown has to offer! Walk to the Wailuku River & the Hilo Bayfront in only a few minutes from our home. Also to note, New kitchen renovation as of July 2019!

Although within walking distance to Hilo town, our diverse and unique neighborhood, Wainaku, has a country feel, with lots of historic homes; it's also quiet and very private.

As we are on the magnificent Wailuku River, our property has a wonderful breeze at all times, and there are a number of beautifully stunning bird species that make our property their home, too.

Also to note: both adjacent neighbors are on 1-acre parcels, which makes our home very peaceful.

Enjoy New King and Queen Serta beds and Belgian linens, and plush cotton towels. Further toiletries include organic shampoo and unscented body lotion by Aveeno, cotton swabs, and cotton balls.

Other amenities include:

•55" LG OLED 4K HDR TV with 200+ HD movies on Apple TV, 400 MB WIFI
•High-end snorkel/beach gear for kids and adults.
•Laundry Center with LG Steam Washer/Dryer
•Two Ice Chests on wheels for BBQing and taking on day outings.
•Propane BBQ in the Screened Lanai

Over 2200 Square feet of living space with a 3/4 acre yard to relax and enjoy your Hawai'ian getaway.

Although we are on the Wailuku River with wonderful breezes, the house is also cooled with a whole house fan, and each room has a ceiling fan, too.

Mahalo.

Kevin

Property manager

Kevin Wendt

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Property Registration Number TA-162-075-5456-01, GE-162-075-5456-01

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness, while Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Pacific Tsunami Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gilbert Carvalho Park. 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

Hilo Farmers Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Rainbow Falls - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Coconut Island Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Port of Hilo - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
‪Kozmic Cones - ‬9 min walk
‪L & L Drive Inn - ‬13 min walk
‪Cafe Pesto - ‬14 min walk
‪Puka Puka Kitchen - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front located?

This family-friendly Hilo holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Hamakua Heritage Corridor, Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Kalakaua Park. Naha Stone and East Hawaii Cultural Center are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Keith L.

13 Feb 2025

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

Great Stay

House was great. Beautiful yard and very convenient to Hilo Bay. Very accommodating host. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick T.

13 Feb 2025

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

Hilo 25

Lovely, home on a quiet street. Plenty of space for the three adults in our group. Within walking distance to town. Extremely clean and well stocked. Everything you would need (kitchen supplies, washer/dryer etc.).

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne r.

17 Feb 2025

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

The Best

Delightful older midcentury (?) house ! Very roomy and lovingly cared for, manicured, enriched throughout with many antiques and cultural items from around the world in dust proof cabinets. Lovely kitchen and dining rooms. Outside are secluded lush gardens. You will love it‼

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri P.

2 Jan 2025

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

Slice of Hawaiian Paradise

My family stayed here for a week beginning on Thanksgiving day and we thoroughly enjoyed the property. Even though it was on a residential street, we felt it was secluded and private. The house could not be more perfect and the kitchen had everything needed for our stay, including a screened in outdoor space and bbq grill. We all raved about how great we slept each night with the windows open, listening to the hum of the birds and frogs outside. We definitely want to stay here on our next trip to Hilo!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy and Wayne M.

27 Dec 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Hilo Stay

Beautiful grounds. Nice screened outside sitting area. Lovely home. Located conveniently. Fun to hear the frogs croaking and birds calling.The second bathroom is downstairs in the basement and the stairway light wasn't working.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope M.

1 Nov 2024

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

Late October stay

Property is as-described/pictured. Very comfortable and conveniently located right by the historic downtown area. No AC but comfortable with windows up and fans on. Wish the TV were in the living room but we didn’t watch much anyway. We would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole l.

7 Apr 2024

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

Cool little house

The house was perfect for our needs.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kahanu H.

26 Nov 2023

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

Returning guests

This is a great spot for us. We have stayed here multiple times and hope to return again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G., Indiana

26 Feb 2024

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

Hilo Paradise

Beautiful historic Hawaii home. Very nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

4 Apr 2023

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

Great plantation house

Beautiful house with lots of character and amenities. It was the perfect place to stay with my wife and our family for a trip to Hilo.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl L.

5 Sept 2023

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

Old Hawaii Charm

It was a great house to stay in with our family. We recommend this house if you need the space and want to be close to downtown hilo town. We will be back to stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

larry c.

12 Feb 2023

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

Peaceful and relaxing

The home is very clean and very comfortable! The antique furniture is beautiful. The property is beautifully landscaped with amazing flowering plants and fruit trees. The owner was very attentive and left a bowl of tangerines and starfruit from his yard out for us. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kit D.

11 May 2023

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

Comfortable Home Base

Quiet neighborhood, great home base convenient for walking into town or for exploring further afield. Extra touches of flowers, coffee, etc. were especially appreciated. We also enjoyed the eclectic collection of interesting objects/ art throughout the house. Impressive backyard lychee tree and associated wildlife!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

8 Aug 2023

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

Peaceful island retreat

My family and I had a wonderful stay in this house. It was well-equipped with everything we needed for a weeklong stay in the Hilo area. We particularly appreciated the cooler, snorkel gear, and well-stocked kitchen. The lack of air conditioning was not a problem at all, as the whole-house fan and additional fans that were delivered during our stay helped keep the house very comfortable. Kevin was a wonderful host and very responsive. We would definitely recommend this house!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

25 Apr 2023

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

Great Space

Everything was as Kevin said…at one point we had a problem with a ceiling fan and he had a guy out the very next morning… to fix it… would come back to this house if ever back in Hilo…

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Regina

1 Sept 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Do not stay here if you want to get a good night sleep, it is very noisy with the birds basically screaming in your ears all night long (imagine a scene from Predator). The house is also very old and has a very bad smell that is like old house/urine smell in all bedrooms which kept me up all night. There are no blinds on the windows, just sheer curtains so the light from torches is shining in your face. The bathroom in the basement is very strange too, we were scared to go in there. No one in our family was able to fall asleep there so we left after one night. Not sure where the great reviews are coming from, but if you are used to modern comforts, then go elsewhere.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

11 Oct 2021

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

Ideal Hilo Get Away House

The house was fabulous, lots of history and charm. The grounds are well taken care of and beautiful . . . the fresh avocados were a treat. The frogs were very active and added to the tropical feel of the property. Kevin is a great host and very attentive to our needs. The location is close to downtown HIlo . . . very convenient. We loved the kitchen . . . very well stocked, chef quality cookware, and sharp knives (thanks!!!). We have no hesitation in recommending this property.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

25 June 2019

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

House in Hilo

The owner was a pleasure to communicate with. The property is fabulous. Great location to downtown Hilo. The renovations are lovely- brought some ideas back to my own home! The yard is beautiful and I greatly enjoyed my morning cup of coffee sitting outside watching the Mongoose & listening to the birds. The absolute ONLY complaint (and would not have been such a big deal had our flights not gotten cancelled resulting in a long, late drive from Kona) is there were no stocked beverages available other than tea bags. We STRONGLY recommend this property. It is simple, quaint, & comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

3 Apr 2023

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

Great stay for Big Island Marathon

My family and I came to Hilo so I could run the Big Island International (1/2) Marathon. The house was a quick drive to the start/finish. We loved being able to walk downtown (past a beautiful waterfall), especially since parking can sometimes be hard to find. We also loved having so much space to spread out, the peaceful setting, the juicy tangerines from the front yard, the screened in lanai, nice easy parking, great laundry/drying facilities, and a big well-stocked kitchen - we ate most of our meals at the house. Based on a few past reviews we weren’t sure about the downstairs shower but everyone actually preferred it! Kevin was very quick to respond and very helpful. We especially appreciated being able to leave our luggage for several hours after we checked out. This is a great house/yard/location and we’d love to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hella N.

7 Nov 2021

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

Excellent choice for Hilo vacation

This is a beautiful home on a large, lush property. It is close enough to town that you can easily walk in. Everything is very well kept up, the beds and couch are actually really comfortable, the kitchen is totally stocked with anything you could want and then some extra treats. The owner obviously has a flair for decorating as there are lots of fun art pieces and interesting furniture and accents to look at. If you need to watch TV while on vacation, there is a huge one in the master bedroom with every imaginable movie and sports channel. One thing you should be aware of that we initially thought would bother us but then did not at all was that there is no central air conditioning. Instead, there is a big attic fan that sucks air just fine through the house. It gives a nice warm breeze in the house during the day and we actually had to turn it off at night because we would have been too cool otherwise. This felt like a luxurious tropical retreat to us while staying in Hilo and we highly recommend it.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

22 June 2024

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

Hilo Getaway

Wonderful property. Three spacious bedrooms, with plenty of closet space. Two bathrooms with all the amenities. The basement bathroom, in particular, can function almost like a sauna after a day of exploring. Well stocked kitchen. My brother and his partner made an excellent meal - macadamia nut encrusted ono - without any trouble at all. Aesthetically, this property cannot be beat. Plantation era architecture, with hardwood floors and tons of built-ins, adorned with artifacts collected by the owners. And the grounds are amazing. Lush tropical plants in every corner. We spent several mornings sitting under the small garden gazebo listening to birds and watching the local fauna, including wild pigs and a mongoose. Also, there is a wonderful veranda to while away the evenings. Finally, this is a great lication for walking dowtown. The Friday Night Market and Saturday Farmer's Market market are within 15 minutes, as are countless restaurants. A few restaurants necessitate a drive (I recommend Kenichi's) but for the most part you won't need your car to eat or shop. If you twant your rental property to be more than just the place where you hang your hat, this is the place for you. Now for two hints: 1. Have bug spray. The house is well screened, but there are mosquitos in the garden, and you will want to enjoy it. 2. There is adequate snorkeling gear for a brief excursion to the beach. But if you want to make snorkeling a major part your trip, rent some from Hilo Ocean Adventures.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer

31 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Great house and very close to downtown Hilo

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

8 Dec 2022

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

Perfect house for our family

We used all of the space, for the five of us, the kitchen was perfect for meal prep, The outdoor lanai for happy hours and the dinning room for thanksgiving dinner was just right, Avery small thing that would have been nice is a table cloth , but no big deal

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maiya A., Everett

10 Sept 2022

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

Relaxing Hilo Home

This was my families second stay in this beautiful Hilo home. I used to live in Hilo and this is my go to house when I come back to visit. The house is beautifully decorated and is stocked with everything you could possibly need. The kitchen is the best stocked kitchen of any vacation rental I’ve ever stayed in. They went well beyond the basic necessities, which I appreciate. The yard is gorgeously landscaped and even has a distant view of the ocean from the back porch (new since our last stay). If I ever had the chance to buy this house I would seriously contemplate it. I absolutely love it! It’s classic Hilo. Also of note is that it’s located within walking distance to downtown but feels like your nowhere near town. Quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

8 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful garden

Lovely & clean house with well stocked kitchen. We especially enjoyed sitting in the beautiful yard/garden and picking fresh limes!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kevin Wendt

Super busy Cardiac RN, doctorate program student, private chef/nutritionist, and massage therapist from California.

We have been visiting other lands and cultures across the globe since the early 1980's, and always stay in private homes/villas/chalets, etc when we travel.

Enjoy your stay, wherever your travels may take you!

Mahalo!

Why they chose this property

We love historic homes, and we have lovingly restored this home for our guests from around the world to enjoy!

What makes this property unique

Walk to Hilo and the Bayfront in minutes. Our property was once King Kamehameha's private land and is home to dozens of bird species and Hawaii island's largest and oldest Lychee tree.

Languages:

English

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Contemplation Room

Mahogany Room

Master

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Main Bathroom

Spaces

About this property