Panoramic blue-water views from every room of the house; one mile from the sea.
Location: Hilo, Hilo District, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (Hamakua Coast/Pepeekeo, 10 miles to Hilo; 10min-Akaka Falls) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: House
Enjoy spectacular 180-degree ocean views from every room of this beautifully remodeled plantation-style home. Extensive use of beautiful Shoji screens and a traditional Furo tub in the master bath highlight this retreat-like home set on three lush acres. A traditional zendo (Buddhist meditation area) adds to the serenity of the atmosphere.
The house is surrounded by park-like landscaping with almost an acre of manicured lawns dotted with tropical fruit trees, coconut and banana palms in almost continuous production, and gorgeous orchids and plumeria. Help yourself to papayas, guavas, bananas, coconuts, pineapples and avocadoes and other delicious tropical fruits (there's almost always something ripe and ready to pick)
The hillside location and surrounding acreage grant a high degree of privacy and the electric-gated entry assures security. The house is well-stocked with videos and a variety of books including several excellent local guidebooks. Cable television and wireless, high-speed internet access are included for those who don't want to be too disconnected from the "real world".
The private backyard swimming pool and covered lanai make this an excellent choice for families. The extremely well-supplied, modern kitchen is a chef's delight. All amenities including seasonings and basic staples are there for your use. You will enjoy breakfasts on the screened lanai caressed by the gentle tradewinds. From the breakfast table you can actually see the plumes of migrating humpback whales just offshore.
The Hamakua coast offers unparalleled outdoor activities including nearby Akaka Falls, Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens, and beautiful hiking trails. Four-Mile Scenic drive is just a few blocks away, along with beautiful Onomea Bay. We are located minutes from Honoli'i, one of the Big Island's best surfing spots.
The area is laced with streams, waterfalls and swimming holes, all against a backdrop of lush tropical vegetation. Located just one mile from the dramatic sea cliffs of Pepeekeo Point, the house is ideally located for exploration of the Big Island. Volcanoes National Park is only 45 minutes away, as is the Waipio Valley to the north. Kailua-Kona is a 90 minute drive. The windward side's best swimming beaches are a short drive.
Hilo offers its unique blend of Old-Hawaii charm and modern conveniences, shopping and restaurants. The Farmers Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays should not be missed! A tremendous variety of handicrafts from all over the islands are available at some of the best prices to be found. Local produce in all its wonderful variety abounds. The Lyman Museum and the Tsunami Museum are also well worth a visit.
This property is also listed at vrbo/36599
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : Beach towels provided
- Covered Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Private gated entrance to property
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Whale-watching, Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, Surfing & Boogie-boarding.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$150/night; $945/week (1-6 guests)
Weekly rate 10% off day rate. Additional days calculated at discount rate
4-night minimum stay. 11.25% TAT and excise tax.
Cleaning fee $85. $200 reservation deposit refunded if no damage or loss
Call for Merrie Monarch, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years rates
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2001
Why the Owner Chose Hilo
My sister is a nurse practitioner who has lived and worked in the Hilo area for 20+ years. We fell in love with the area during multiple visits here and decided to buy a second home. Our vision has been to create a serene, retreat-like space where families and small groups, as well as ourselves, can enjoy the uniquely nurturing environment of this beautiful island.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The privacy, quiet, gorgeous ocean views and beautiful gardens of our home make for a wonderful place to simply hang-out and relax. The pool and large yard and covered patio are very popular with families with children. We LIVE here part-time and the house is our home. It is furnished and equipped not like a typical vacation rental, but like a home. Our guests have always appreciated that and been very respectful of our home, which we deeply appreciate.
Owner's Map of Hilo
My wife and I live in Inverness California when we are not here in Pepeekeo. We sometimes joke about having to choose between paradise #1 and paradise #2. I am a practicing Emergency Physician and administrator for a large, multi-state Emergency Medicine partnership. My wife, Laura is a Voice Teacher and director of a small local children's theater company in Point Reyes Station, CA. We are both practicing Buddhists and have a dedicated meditation room in the house.
Property Photos
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- Panoramic blue-water views from every room of the house; one mile from the sea. - Hilo/Pepeekeo, Big Island, HI - Hawaii Vacation Rental
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- Enjoy a swim in the pool or the nearby warm Pacific. Your choice! - Hilo/Pepeekeo, Big Island, HI - Hawaii Vacation Rental
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- Beautiful landscaping: help yourself to bananas, lilikoi, guavas and avocados - Hilo/Pepeekeo, Big Island, HI - Hawaii Vacation Rental
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- The beautiful screened lanai is a welcoming place for any activity
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- Bedrooms are simple, elegant and comfortable
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- Beautiful blue water ocean views from anywhere on the property
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- The living room is comfortable, open and airy; and just steps away from the pool
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- The open, airy dining room is a perfect place to gather.
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- House from south end of garden showing extensive park-like setting
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- The kitchen is well equipped, open, and efficient
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- The meditation room emphasizes the retreat-like nature of this beautiful home
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- Beautifully crafted shoji screens are featured throughout the house
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- There is always something delicious in season
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- The bedrooms both have queen beds and ensuite baths.
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- The furo room is off the master bedroom suite
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- Nearby Shipman Beach is typical of East Hawaii beaches
Traveler Reviews (25)
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Nicolette, Mason, and Elisa
(San Francisco, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/01/06
Review Submitted: 09/19/06
We had a lovely visit, the house was a comfortable base of operations for our explorations of the east side of the island. It was cooler than being in the city or on the Kona side by far. Akaka falls is a wonderful nearby treat.
Recommended for:
Very Good Value
Guest: Tom
(Calistoga CA)
Date of Stay: 01/07/12
Review Submitted: 01/29/12
This is a very well located property with long views of the ocean. Clean and confortable with an attractive ambiance, including Japanese style shoji screens and windows. A private one acre property with a fabulous avacado tree among the many fruit trees,. The lower level bedroom (#3) is the least comfortable of the various spaces in the home...best described as a basement room. The listing description was accurate but the pictures do not do justice to the open and comfortable space. An excellent kitchen that is well supplied. The technology (TV/music) was adequate but could be improved: Good points are an iPod dock and housewide wi-fi. Areas for improvement would be an upgrade to flat screens and more than basic cable. Once again, a very good value and recommended as such.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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Guest: Barbara
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Date of Stay: 05/18/11
Review Submitted: 09/04/11
Your beautiful home offered us a view of the "real" Hawaii. The setting was just perfect with the plush grounds, comfortable furnishings and incredible view. What a wonderful place to meet our 3 sons- one from Alaska, one from the Marshall Islands. It was fabulous!
Recommended for:
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Guest: Sara
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Date of Stay: 07/22/10
Review Submitted: 09/04/11
We enjoyed our stay in your beautiful, scenic home. We would love to come back. My brother did a great job when he found us this place to stay. Much aloha!
Recommended for:
guest (age 10)
Guest: Maka'ala
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Date of Stay: 03/04/10
Review Submitted: 09/04/11
We are enjoying our wonderful stay at your home. The pool is fun and the yard is beautiful! My family is having lots of fun but its too bad we are leaving tomorrow. We are hoping to stay here again soon. Thanks for a wonderful stay. me, Maka'ala
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Guest: Geffen
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Date of Stay: 01/01/10
Review Submitted: 09/04/11
There is a scent here when you drive back here from Hilo that is absolutely magical and intoxicating at night. Coming home here with a tasty beverage to enjoy on the screened lanai we have been seranaded the chorus of tiny frogs in the night. I think we have spent about 80% of our time on this lanai. Sunrise breaks on the morning clouds in mysterious and wonderfully soft tones- I think we've chosen a vacation in heaven! This is a lovely place. Thank you.
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Guest: Amy
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Date of Stay: 01/01/10
Review Submitted: 09/04/11
Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us. We have come to the Big Island to celebrate many things. First of all, this is our honeymoon and we are here with Larry's parents as they are celebrating 60 years of marriage. We are also celebrating Christmas and the end of another year. The pool has been wonderful as has been the patio and screened lanai. The view is spectacular with the full moon over the ocean. Dining here has been so relaxing.
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Noel & Donna Outtrim
(Gerogery West, Australia)
Date of Stay: 11/01/05
Review Submitted: 11/11/05
We enjoyed enormously our relaxing stay at this home that had every facilty we desired. The children loved the pool. The location is just far enough out of town and we prefer the less touristy part of Hawaii to the resorts any day.
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