Living area looking out to the Lanai and ocean
Location: Hilo, Hilo District, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (2 mi. North of Hilo in the Honoli'i cove at Alae Point)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-5)
This unique house is located between the Honoli’i river and Honoli’i Surfing Park in the prestigious Alae Point neighborhood. It offers complete privacy and a world class view of the ocean and the river from the lanai surrounding the house. The tropical foliage on the property (Green Strip Bamboo, dracaenas, cordylines, bananas, pothos, palms, etc.) and in the surrounding jungle in the rivers gulch is complemented by the black sand beach that is entered by a gate in the front yard.
Within seconds you can be surfing on some of the best waves the Big Island has to offer or boogie boarding in the fresh water of the Honoli’i river. The fronting beach contains many pottery shards said to be left over from the devastating tidal wave that destroyed Laupahoehoe in the 40’s. Short walks up the street, under avocado, mango and breadfruit trees, are a series of water falls that offer excellent photo opportunities.
The house’s central location, one mile north of downtown Hilo, offers short drives to some of the most spectacle attractions on the Big Island. There is a good web site showing attractions on the Big Island - bigisland dot org. In about one and half hours you can drive south to the Pu’u Loa lave flow in the Volcanoes National Park and the Kilauea Caldera. Driving north you can be at the Tropical Botanical Garden on Onomea Bay in 15 minutes or Akaka Falls in 25 minutes. For the more ecological more adventurous one hour to the north is the mountain town of Waimea. Here you can ride quads around the Parker Ranch or take horse excursions with the paniolos through the Kohala Mountains. Also located in Waimea is the world class Merriman’s restaurant.
Back at the house sitting on the Lanai, after your day’s excursions, you will see the many birds, flying from one tropical plant to another, and the many surfers and boogie boarders working the waves. During the winter months of December to March you will see the whales cavorting a short distance off shore. There is excellent cell phone reception but you may just want to turn your phone off and watch and listen to nature at work. The living room has a large TV connected to the Dish Network system. It receives satellite programs as well as local channels. There is also a DSL connection so that you can check you e-mail and plan you next day’s itinerary If you do not wish to cook your fresh Ahi steak, purchased from Suisan fish market , you will find several good restaurants just a couple of minutes away in Hilo. .
Vacation Rental Features
- Activities
- Hiking, Golf, Tennis, Fitness Center, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing, Shopping, Restaurants, Museums, Sightseeing, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Boating, Sailing, Surfing, Windsurfing, Shelling, Rafting
- Amenities
- Phone, Satellite TV, Full Kitchen, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Cooking utensils provided, Linens provided, Washer, Dryer, Barbeque, Boogie Boards, No Smoking in side.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
From: $175/night (minimum 3 nights)
. $1050/week (pay for 6 days, get the 7th day FREE)
Cleaning Deposit: $200.
We are sorry to say there is also a 12% State of Hawaii visitor and sales tax.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2002
Bill and Marilyn live part time in Hilo Hawaii running their palm farm in the Pahoa area. These palms are used for our mainland nursery operation. We enjoyed the house and location so much we thought that we should share it with other people who enjoy the windward side of the islands
The Unique Benefits of this House
The residence is centrally located so that no part of the island is more than a hour and half drive except for the southern most part of the Big Island. Shopping in Hilo is one mile away while many of the tourist attractions are an hour or less away.
Property Photos
- Living area looking out to the Lanai and ocean - Hilo, Big Island, HI - Hawaii Vacation Rental
- Veiw of the beachfront from the Lanai. - Hilo, Big Island, HI - Hawaii Vacation Rental
- Master bedroom with surrounding Lanai. - Hilo, Big Island, HI - Hawaii Vacation Rental
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Jay Cushnie , Redding, CA
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Frank & Sue Craig , Anahola, HI
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We are leaving today to fly back to Seattle. You have such a charming place. Loved all the sounds & color. Will really miss this place. Thanks again.
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Such a place! The beach, the ocean, the constant entertainment of the surfers... Sunny days, some rain at night only, no critters. We loved this place-Mahalo for lending it. Ups our standards as we look for our own getaway (from the mainland) spot. Aloha, Lily & Stan Heymann
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What a great Spot.-Wow! We had such a great time. Dinners on the Lanai were amazing and no bugs to speak of(save for 1 cockroach the first morning). Enjoyed the boogie boards too! It rained two out of three nights, but it was beautiful and ended long before morning. Only regret that our stay was too short. A great retreat after the Lavaman Triathalon- We'll be back again next year! Mahalo
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Dear Mr. & Mrs. Kovach, Thankyou for sharing your lovely house with us. We were perfectly comfortable and the setting is more beautiful than we ever inagined. We loved the pot shards & the sandbar! Sarah & Mario Guttman
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Dear Bill & Marilyn, Thankyou for sharing your lovely house with us. What a great location,loved the waves and the birds and the yard.Kahoa is a great street for early morning runs.Only wish we could stay a little longer- or a lot longer.Michelle & Lynn Miller
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Thanks for a wonderful time in your wonderful house. We needed another week! We are already planning another trip, this time with the kids. We enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks, The Pearsons
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Thankyou so much for sharing your house with us. It is a beautiful spot and we truly enjoyed staying in it. It is a very soothing place to sit and listen to the ocean,watch the whales and enjoy relaxation. The Atwoods
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Dear Mom & Dad, Thankyou for a great week in Hilo.Too bad the week went by so fast.Watching the surf, the whales, the rain and eating shishimi can fill a day quickly.By the way, Feb.23rd was perfect.See you there again soon. Mahalo, Steve & Jenny