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LOOK! Spacious Home in the Heart of Hilo - Bonus Rec Room!

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The living room piano and SMART TV
Welcome to Hale Ulu Kealoha in Hilo, Hawaii!
Hale Ulu Kealoha Living room
Lots of seating in the living large room
Full kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8230.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Hilo, Hawaii
  • Rainbow Falls
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

LOOK! Spacious Home in the Heart of Hilo - Bonus Rec Room!

Welcome to Hale Ulu Kealoha - "The House of Growing Love"
In the historic town of Hilo, Hawaii on the east side of the island where tourists mingle with locals and really experience the 'Spirit of Aloha', we welcome you to stay in our home to enjoy Hilo and surrounding areas. The two story house features the upstairs main living area with a full kitchen, dining area, big living room, three bedrooms and one full bathroom. The kitchen includes a range for cooking and baking, microwave, and full size refrigerator. The dining area seats six guests comfortably. The living room boasts an upright piano as well as TV, free Wi-Fi, and books to acquaint you to our island.

The full downstairs floor is centered around a large rec room with lots of couch seating, a large flat screen streaming TV, and one private sleeping area (perfect for teens and young adults). There is also another bathroom with a large tiled, walk-in shower. The laundry room for the house is on this bottom level and available for your use.

Hale Ulu Kealoha sleeps up to 8 guests.

Fly into Hilo International Airport (12 minute drive) or Kona Airport (90 minute drive). We highly recommend spending a few days exploring Hilo and surrounding areas including Rainbow Falls (5 minute drive), Kaumana Caves (10 minute drive), Imiloa Astronomy Center, Volcanoes National Park (45 minute drive), historic Hamakua corridor and inspiring local shops and restaurants just a few minutes drive (or walk) from the house. E Komo Mai - Welcome!

TA-070-012-2112-01
STVR-19-360371
NUC-19-1068

Property manager

Salt Water Vacations, Hilo, Hawaii.
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 323261400000, TA-070-012-2112-01, GE-070-012-2112-01

About the area

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this holiday home is by the sea. Lyman Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gilbert Carvalho Park and Pacific Tsunami Museum. Joint Astronomy Centre and Panaewa Rainforest Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cave exploring.
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Map
Hilo, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • Rainbow Falls - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Coconut Island Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Port of Hilo - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪L & L Drive Inn - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Antics Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is LOOK! Spacious Home in the Heart of Hilo - Bonus Rec Room! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is LOOK! Spacious Home in the Heart of Hilo - Bonus Rec Room! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Gilbert Carvalho Park and Hamakua Heritage Corridor. Lyman Museum and Wailuku River State Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael S.

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

Felt the Aloha Spirit Here

Very nice accommodations for a party of 8. Very convenient location and necessities that made our stay carefree!Kindly note that we bought 2 small fans. Could not use the overhead fan in our bedroom as it was dusty, but no big deal!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

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

Great location

Large spacious house just minutes from downtown. There was plenty of room for my whole family to spread out. Kitchen was fully supplied with all the kitchen ware you could possible need making cooking super easy. The large downstairs den was a perfect hangout spot for teenagers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

scottnjoni

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was great for a family. Large comfortable rooms and plenty of room for family activities. The kitchen had everything we needed. The location was near sites we wanted to visit. Although we didn’t have air conditioning, we were comfortable most of the time, except the first night. We arrived at night and the windows had been closed. It was uncomfortably warm late into the night. That night we also heard traffic noise— honking horns on the street in front of us. We enjoyed out time at this house and would recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Great house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house perfect size for our small group The location in the downtown area of Hilo made it super accessible and convenient. I definitely recommend staying there whenever you’re in east Hawaii. Very clean and organized with plenty space and comfortable furniture! Five stars.
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10/10 Excellent

Hanako T.

Rental house in Hilo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our first time stay in Hilo was fantastic. We had stay in hotel in Hilo before but this house made our Hilo experience much more fun. The house had classic Hawaii vibe, felt welcome and comfortable for my family of 5. The location was perfect. 20 min walk or 5 min drive to Hilo town. We had a lot of fun during our stay. The house was really clean and maintained. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

velma a.

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

Conveniently Located Hilo Home

The house is located on a major street (for Hilo), so you do get some minor traffic noise; however, it was an excellent home-base for my family. It is conveniently located to anywhere you needed to visit in Hilo town. It was a quiet neighborhood (across the prison) and the side street (where the carport is located) had very little traffic and it was easy to come & go. Finding the light in the carport at night was a bit of a challenge and the the walkway to the front door was dark, (motion sensor lighting for the carport & walkway would have been good), the little solar path lights did not turn on. The house itself is a typical old-fashioned Hilo single wall house that has been well maintained with upgraded bathrooms and a renovated downstairs was more space than we needed. The house was very clean and the beds were comfortable with enough towels, extra pillows and blankets. It was everything we needed for our stay, it was very spacious enough for 7 adults (even though the dining table only fits 6, though we made it work). We knew there wasn't any air conditioners, so thank you for the multiple fans. Though, really, the house didn't get that hot and the cross-breeze was enough to keep everyone cool. The piano was an extra enjoyable treat for my brother to play. We would stay here again. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas S.

Hilo Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a lovely surprise! This house was perfect for our large family, traveling with three generations to Hilo. We normally stay on the Kona side but decided to fly into Hilo from Honolulu and this house is maybe 15 minutes from the airport. The home is in town and convenient to the historic downtown area. We did not know there was so many places to eat and the farmers market is open everyday. Rainbow falls is a must see and the scenic drive up the Hamakua coast is so beautiful. After spending all day out it was very relaxing to have separate spaces in the house for everyone to do their own thing. There are two living rooms with one upstairs and the other downstairs. Well stocked with all essentials and convenient for stay, definitely worth checking out when you’re in Hilo.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient and economical for a worktrip to UH Hilo.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Great family vacation spot!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My extended family loved staying in this cute house. Everything was just as advertised. The location in Hilo was perfect for exploring the area, and everyone had plenty of space. My niece was able to practice her piano lessons! Would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

So much space!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This vacation house is really nice and big! Upstairs is the main house with bedrooms, kitchen and living room. Then the downstairs has a giant rec room with lots of sofas and a big TV. It was a perfect spot for our kids to hang out together while the adults could be more relaxed upstairs. We had 4 adults and 3 kids for a week and everyone loved this place. We hope to visit Hilo again and stay here!

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