Location: Hilo, Hilo District, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (3 Blocks from Downtown Hilo 3 miles from airport) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Zen Hideaway is a new custom crafted home. It's easy to relax in this serene Zen style home with it's open, airy, light floor plan and Asian influence. It's surrounded by farm land, yet you are just a 5 minute stroll from downtown Hilo. You could eliminate the rental car altogether with plenty of activities within easy walking range.
The separate master bedroom with private lanai and full bath with duel shower heads is located upstairs. There are 2 bedrooms and another full bath with an extra deep jacuzzi tub and double sinks on the main floor. A foam core queen futon sofa is tucked into a private area. The 3rd bath is located on ground floor with outside entrance only. Its the gardener's bathroom due to location.
The modern kitchen is fully equipped with an over sized refrigerator and all new energy efficient appliances on corian counters and bar. No barking dogs, no crowing roosters and no traffic noise..only the sweet rustle of the palm fronds in the ocean breeze.
A short stroll down the street takes you to the waterfalls of the Wailuka river. You can cross this footbridge into town where you will find galleries, fine dining and the long sandy beach of Hilo Bay. Within a couple of miles you can visit Rainbow Falls, Lyman Museum, Pacific Tsunami Museum, Hilo’s excellent public library, the University of Hawaii - Hilo campus, Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens, and the Imiloa Astronomy Center. Pick produce from our garden or walk to the famous nearby Farmer's Market to expand your culinary horizons. Quaint Hilo town offers all that the amenities of much bigger cities with a very friendly aloha spirit.
You will be amazed at the country feel of Zen Hideaway. It is surrounded by former sugar cane land and you can cut a stalk if you would like to sample fresh cane. The house has a state of the art entertainment center with a large 42 inch flat screen HDTV and surround sound system. The house is wired with speakers throughout to create whatever mood suits your desires. There is a library of DVD's for your viewing pleasure.
A small library of books with an emphasis on Hawaiian titles is available for learning more about our island State. Shoji privacy doors can separate the entertainment and living room from another spacious living and reading area.
Cable and free high speed internet are available for your use. You will find quality furnishings and high end fixtures to enhance the quality of your stay. An extra plus is FREE long distance calls on the house phone.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Feb.1 2010 to Dec. 15 $185 per night 1-4 guests (4 night min).
$20 per night per extra guest. Max. 8 guests
50% rental fee will hold reservation.Balance 30 days in advance
Hi.taxes apply Refundable damage deposit
Cleaning fee $125.
Children over age 12 okay
Sorry..Merrie Monarch not available
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Zen Hideaway in Downtown Hilo
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Hilo
We purchased Zen Hideaway at the end of 2008 after selling another vacation rental in Puna. We found it to be the perfect house for ourselves to move into in 2010. We wanted to be close to downtown yet it is surrounded by agricultural 20 acre parcels on 2 sides so we actually feel like we are in the country. We are within walking distance to the river, the ocean and all the shops of downtown..doesnt get much better than that.
The Unique Benefits at this House
You feel the modern luxury of an Asian open floor plan as you move about Zen Hideaway. All the necessary ammenities are provided for in this home. You can sometimes hear the cows mooing in the upper pasture in the distance and at the same time see the ocean from the top floor bathroom window.
You see open country around you..not other houses.
Owner's Map of Hilo
My husband and I fulfilled a retirement dream to live on the Big Island 10 years ago.
We left our professions as teacher and alternative health center owner in Anchorage Alaska but continued to run a small vacation rental near by in lower Puna.
Property Photos
- House view from lower gardens - Hilo Vacation Home with Ocean View
- House view from yard - Hilo Vacation Home with Ocean View
- Entryway - Hilo Vacation Home with Ocean View
- Kitchen and Bar
- Dining Area
- Upstairs Master Bedroom
- Peek a Boo Ocean View
- Nearby Wailuku River
- Main Floor Bath
- Back Bedroom
- Front Bedroom
- Nearby Wailuku River
- Living Room
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