Cozy 2br 1ba Apt in Waiakea Villas with work space

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Apartment

Waiakea villas
(Was a Sheraton resort, turned to a condominium complex after)

Queen bed with garden view, 48” height adjustable desk/chair, 21” monitor

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 553.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Pool
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Hilo, HI

Hilo Shopping Center
‪6 min walk‬
University of Hawaii at Hilo
‪19 min walk‬
Port of Hilo
‪8 min drive‬
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Ground floor end unit with garden/pond view, across from Waiakea Pond and Wailoa River State Park. Nice walk or drive 1 mile to beach park, downtown Hilo and Farmers Market for Hawaii's best local products. Just 2 miles to Hilo Airport (ITO), 40 min to Volcanoes National Park, 1 hour to Mauna Kea and 1.5 hours to Kona Airport (KOA).
Explore nearby Rainbow & Akaka Falls, Boiling Pots, Liliuokalani & Tropical Botanical Gardens and Carl smith beach.
EXCELLENT internet, wifi 200 mbps, perfect for working from Hawaii.
Very convenient location: restaurants, local bars, museums, even Hoʻolulu Park (stadium hosts nationally prominent events, including the Hilo Orchid Show and the Merrie Monarch Festival) in walking distance.
Beautiful Polynesian landscape with lava rock, waterfall, koi fish, duck, banyan tree etc.
Highlights:
1) Beautiful lanai (patio) facing park and huge pond, with cool Hawaii trade wind.
2) Partially remodeled 2022: mostly new bathroom and 2 cozy bedrooms (each around 90 sq ft, converted from a 25 ft extra long bedroom).
3) Kitchen equipped with new fingerprint resistance appliances.
4) New 55'' smart TV, Height adjustable computer desk/chair/21” monitor, 1 window AC, 2 de-humidifiers and 4 fans.
5) Beach accessories in lanai storage box
6) Onsite Security and maintenance, you may find security walking around during evening (Phone numbers are on the back of entry door in case needed).
Note: Hilo is located on GREEN east side of big island, rains often(though mostly in night), best air quality.
Big island weather varies by elevation, please wear layers for sunny beach/rain foothill/cool top maintain.

Property manager

Yan Ming Hu

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

To avoid tropical insects, please keep the screen door to lanai closed after step out to lanai (Electric bug zapper provided), food enclosed.

Please help save energy: Electricity rates on big island is very high, 3 to 4 times of national average. Please turn off TV/fans if not needed.

Laundry card: Please add funds back at building 9 machine if used. Sofa sleeper: use it properly https://----------------

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 first aid kit

Property Registration Number GE-000-830-5152-01, TA-000-830-5152-01, 220300030040

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. S. Hata Building and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness. Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.

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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

Hilo Shopping Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Coconut Island Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Hilo Farmers Market - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
Port of Hilo - 8 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ola Brew - ‬8 min walk
‪Mehana Brewing Company - ‬17 min walk
‪Don's Grill - ‬13 min walk
‪Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo - ‬9 min walk
‪Cafe 100 - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Cozy 2br 1ba Apt in Waiakea Villas with work space have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Cozy 2br 1ba Apt in Waiakea Villas with work space pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy 2br 1ba Apt in Waiakea Villas with work space ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy 2br 1ba Apt in Waiakea Villas with work space ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy 2br 1ba Apt in Waiakea Villas with work space located?

Located in the heart of Hilo, this golf apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Hilo Shopping Center and University Theater. Peʻepeʻe Falls & Boiling Pots and Hawaiʻi Nui Brewing are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

jimmy z., melbourne vic

26 Nov 2022

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

很干净，好的位置

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom U.

18 Oct 2022

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

Great little place , Nice neighbourhood and easy communication

Had a great experience

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Adam Z.

20 Mar 2025

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

Just alright

Nice enough but surrounding area is a little rough. Homeless, transients, and other shady individuals right outside the patio. Glad our car didn’t get broken into. I understand host can’t fix the area so it is what it is… just be aware. Also I don’t mind picking up the rental, doing dishes, cleaning out fridge, and taking out trash but what is the 125 cleaning fee?? It should be one or the other.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adam Z.

19 Mar 2025

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

Just alright

Nice enough but surrounding area is a little suss. Homeless, transients, druggys, and other shady individuals right outside the patio. Glad our car didn’t get broken into. I understand host can’t fix the area so it is what it is… just be aware. Also I don’t mind picking up the rental, doing dishes, cleaning out fridge, and taking out trash but what is the 125 cleaning fee?? It should be one or the other.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

michelle S.

4 Feb 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

6 days in Hilo with Friends

Overall the property is old and a bit run down and not well maintained. The pool and deck needed a good cleaning and we would not put our feet in or sit on deck- never mind swim. Water was very dark and murky. The unit itself needed a cleaning-the outside of the fridge was dirty, the floor need washing. There was a white powder on the kitchen counter from the backsplash peeling - poor install work. The sheets and towels seemed clean, the shower water was hot with good pressure. Some drain issues but did drain eventually. It could be stocked better. No dish towels, only 4 bath towels for 2 couples for 6 days but lots of paper towel/tp. The can opener did not work. Functionally the set up could be better- no closet or dresser for clothes in master bedroom. AC is misleading-only in 2nd bedroom which is a twin bed. As two couples we were prepared to use sofa bed and master bedroom, so ac in the other room was useless…Overall fan was sufficient but a bit warm and hard to get a good cross breeze. There were quite a few cockroaches- I get they can come in with it being humid and ground floor but too many for us. The location was great and communication was great. It worked fine for us but I would not recommend nor would I stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Y.

12 Oct 2024

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

Ohana

The property was very nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine S.

26 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

19 Sept 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ken C.

29 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

20 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew A.

9 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Satish K.

19 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Mixed reviews

I usually have a great experience at all the VRBO's we stay. This one was only good because the owner was good at communication. But the place had the following issues: 1.) The shower water did not drain. 2.) We had to kill a few cockroaches. 3.) The sofa bed did not work. 4.) There is 1 A/C unit and its so loud by the bed. Overall, I would not stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

29 Apr 2024

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

Fant8

Our host was so prompt with responding to us even after we left and thought we'd left an item in the rental. The place was so clean and it made our already wonderful stay even more so!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

18 Mar 2024

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

Beautiful area and Beautiful Hilo!

The apartment was very cozy and comfortable with a lovely balcony and beautiful views, and near a beautiful park!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

3 Mar 2024

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

Brief rain shower in Hilo; Great Weather

Property tired, as I am; older and used and satisfactory. We had an enjoyable stay, walking distance to restaurants, beach, even downtown! Unit was stocked with bath’nkitchen essentials; lovely lanai overlooking banyon trees and even Wailoa river. Mostly quiet, good experience.

Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jing G.

4 Feb 2024

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

Convenient locations and great host

The place is closed to Hilo airport, farmer market and several mins from Target. Quiet and peaceful community environment. The host Yan Ming is responsive and helpful on answering questions. Easy check-in and out process. Would love to stay here again in next visiting in Big Island.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Yuji F.

11 Jan 2024

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

Nice Host!

Host provided excellent support in informing the latest about the property and Hilo, which made comfortable stay. The parking is accessed from Mililani Street, not from Hualani Street.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Wade F.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect location

The location made you feel like you're in the middle of the jungle. Easy to get to all of the attractions in Hilo. This property is only good for max 2 couples. It says 2 bedrooms but only one is usable. The AC unit is located in the smaller room with a single bed. In order to cool the condo, this door needs to remain open. Used it for a luggage storage room and slept on the sofa bed. Other than that everything was tip top.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Béatrice S.

19 July 2023

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

Welcoming

pretty, welcoming apartment. well located. we have adored.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Ari S., Sharon

12 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Stay in Hilo

All went well. Only suggestion is air-conditioning only in one of the bedrooms. No air-conditioning in the living room, second bedroom, bathroom. I believe the listing says a/c but should specify. Owner was friendly and very nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine K., USA

9 June 2023

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

Small but mighty

This condo is small on space, but the owner has it stocked with items for your stay. The building and complex is older which goes with most of Hilo. The unit itself has been updated and is full of kitchen and bath supplies, along with great wifi and plenty of plugs to support all your technology. Be aware that the bedrooms are small making luggage placement a bit more challenging. Overall, we were very happy with the stay, ease of access, and visiting some of the local restaurants. We especially enjoyed sunrise at the Japanese Gardens and the nearby Botanical Gardens.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

joanne l.

21 May 2023

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

Great place, great location!

Communication with host, amenities, location, all fantastic!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

16 May 2023

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

Nice small apartment

This place was perfect for myself and my daughter. I was here to move her home from UH Hilo. Great location. Close to food and coffee. Owner had all the basics in the condo so we didn’t have to run to the store. Toilet paper, tissues, paper towels. The pool here is nice and quiet too. I had a swim in the morning then my coffee on the patio looking at the beautiful tree out back. I would recommend this place

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jennifer S.

16 Apr 2023

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

Just OK

Very well stocked kitchen and bathroom area. The specific building was hard to find, GPS takes you to the front lot, which is not the entry point for the specific building, the directions were not specific enough. We drove around trying to find the parking lot and ended up in some sketchy areas. The property looks old and outdated, add at least a decade to the VRBO exterior image. Plenty parking, but I felt unsafe going to the parking lot by myself. A lot of warning signs around the property about "private", but no gates around the property to provide secure entry. The interior is too small for 2 adults and 3 kids, especially if you had luggage, we had to constantly step over our luggage to walk within and exit the unit. Lack of privacy: the first floor lanai faced a quite street with bikes & cars passing, and the bedroom windows could be easily seen from the apartment walkway (frequent foot traffic), thus we did not feel comfortable opening the curtains due to lack of privacy. Bathroom was nice. Although we will look for 2 baths in the future, it took too much time for everyone taking turns showering in the morning & after swimming, it took time away from other activities. Our first night, after midnight, it sounded like someone was either upstairs or in the hallway banging a bowling ball on the floor, repeatedly. Overall, this place provided a private space to sleep and eat. Thanks to the host for being responsive to our questions.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

roberto m.

12 Mar 2023

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

Very nice

Everything was nice. Only the extra fee make to expensive. I’m

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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