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Escape to the Big Island! Honomū Haven - 5bd/2ba At the Gateway to Akaka Falls 🏝

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A balcony with a view of a lush garden and a distant mountain.
A two-story house with a well-maintained lawn and tropical vegetation.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a built-in dishwasher.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a piano, and a staircase leading to another room.
A dining area with a round table and chairs, a bench, a bookshelf, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Honomu, HI
  • Place, Rainbow Falls
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Honomu

Located in Honomu, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Palace Theater are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Hilo Farmers Market and Hilo Shopping Center. World Botanical Gardens and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Honomu, HI

What's nearby

  • Hilo Farmers Market - 21 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 24 min drive - 25.0 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 26 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Port of Hilo - 26 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 31 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Ed's Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Big Island Birria Boss - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Na’au - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Piilani Kitchen - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to the Big Island! Honomū Haven - 5bd/2ba At the Gateway to Akaka Falls 🏝 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Escape to the Big Island! Honomū Haven - 5bd/2ba At the Gateway to Akaka Falls 🏝?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to the Big Island! Honomū Haven - 5bd/2ba At the Gateway to Akaka Falls 🏝?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to the Big Island! Honomū Haven - 5bd/2ba At the Gateway to Akaka Falls 🏝?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to the Big Island! Honomū Haven - 5bd/2ba At the Gateway to Akaka Falls 🏝 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Hamakua Heritage Corridor and within 6 miles (10 km) of Akaka Falls State Park and Akaka Falls. Hakalau Beach Park and World Botanical Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Holiday

Good Holiday,nice and relaxed
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Staycation

Quaint town, cool weather, peaceful & accommodating location. Home was comfortable and host was prompt with responses. Overall, it was a good place for our family of 6.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great pick!

Excellent property. Beds were comfortable and it had everything you would need.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy Hilo and falls acess.

Great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing time

Our group of friends and family LOVED the property. Clean and well appointed! The community was lovely with great shops and beautiful scenery. Property management was responsive and welcoming.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

This is a great little house walking distance from the Main Street of Honomu. The town looks like it used to have more shops before Covid but now it’s got about 5 shops, a bakery, a coffee shop and a cafe. The house had everything we needed, clean and comfortable. The hosts were easy to get in touch with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything easygoing

Nice quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great Hidden Gem

Really cute little house. Plenty of space and even had kids toys, shampoo and conditioner. Very clean. In the morning we took a walk and there is a beautiful waterfall and lush greenery. You can also walk to a little breakfast spot just right up the road (super close) as well as a bakery.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

The house and surrounding property were beautiful , it had a kind of beach house vibe , me and my family came to Hawaii island for a family members funeral and this place was a bit far from where our family on the island were but it was a nice scenic drive to and from where we were going , the house was very clean and loaded with all the amenities you would need , I would definitely bring my family back to Honomu Haven.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honomu home was perfect for the family trip

Honomu Haven had everything needed, making it just right for the family. Being located ~15 minutes from Hilo made additional necessities easily met. The local community was friendly, safe and very relaxing. Each night hearing the chorus of frogs chirping was a very pleasant surprise. We loved the deck to have a family meal enjoying the sunshine and gorgeous backyard with many peaceful spiritual qualities. We were all content with our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Diamond in the Rough

The home is very well kept and stocked with all the items that you will use. The kids enjoyed the yard and hunting for koki frogs. The playground across the street was fabulous. The neighborhood is very safe.Barría Boss is a must eat at, walking distance. I will definitely stay at this house again, without hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We felt quite at home in this old Plantation Hale in Honomu, HI

We all enjoyed so much and the location Area of Honomu and Akaka Falls! As we were all attending the Merrie Monarch Hula Competition this location got us out of all the hustle and bustle in Hilo Town! It was s short drive of 20 minutes to Hilo and the Edith Kanakaole Stadium. We loved and thank you so much for the lawn mowing..,realizing that there had been so much “UA” on Hawaii Island😊
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely place

We had our French tour group staying there and overall they liked the place. The only thing was that the bedding situation was not accurately listed. We needed one bed per guest and it ended up that some of our clients had to share a bed since they did not have enough of beds. That was not a good situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Aloha Birgit, Thank you for your review. As clarified before your booking and stated on our listing, we have four queen beds and two twin beds. We also provided a full size blow up mattress for your guide to use. I didn’t received any communication when your group arrived about not having enough beds for the group of 9. If I had, I would have been happy to address your group’s needs. I’m glad to hear that they had a lovely stay. Mahalo, Ramona
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honomu Haven

Our Hālau Group Of 10 adults return to Hilo every year for the Merrie Monarch Hula Competition & Festivities. This Is our 2nd year to stay at Honomu Haven! We feel more at home staying here rather than a Hotel! Each day the girls take turns in preparing a breakfast before we depart for the day and also prepare a dinner to eat when we return in the late evening after the competition for that day has ended. Itʻs just nice to relax and visit around the large table in the kitchen! After a full day of activities we were able to comfortably get a good nights rest! Honomu Haven truly meets all of our expectations. Pekelo & Aileen Day
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reunion of Friends

Group of 8 nursing classmates celebrated our 50 year reunion! This 2 story home with 5 bedroom, 2 bath is spacious, clean, comfortable, and charming. The tile and wooden floors and beautiful staircase are the highlights. The location is convenient to visit Hilo, Honokaa, and Waimea. It’s 10 minutes to Akaka Falls and there’s pickleball on MWF evenings in the gym across the street. Cell phone service is weak inside the home. Reception is better outside the house. Wi-fi available.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
I was very disappointed in the condition of the property. The screens were loose letting the lizards in. I was awake mist if the night because I didn’t want one crawling on me. The oven didn’t work so we had to use the microwave. Since it it didn’t crisp the appetizers they were not good to eat.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2026
Dear Gladys, Thank you for staying with us and sharing your feedback. A month prior to check in I provided you with our property manager's information who lives nearby and requested that you please let us know if you need any assistance or if you have any issues. We did not hear from you throughout the entire stay and only learned that the oven didn't work when the next guests checked in a week later. We immediately had a repairman over to check on the stove once we were informed and we have since replaced the gas stove oven with a brand new stainless steel GE appliance from Lowe's. Thank you for the feedback about the window screens as well. We will check on them and be sure that they are closed securely. Again, we would have welcomed your communication immediately during your stay so we could address your concerns. We have only 5 star reviews from guests this past year on VRBO and Airrbnb where I've been a Superhost for four years so we take hosting very seriously and wish we could have made your stay more comfortable if we had been informed promptly. Geckos and lizards are a natural and normal part of our tropical island. We provide a disclosure in our welcome messages and again in our house manual upon arrival. They do not bite or harm humans in anyway and they do eat all kinds of bugs and keep them out of the home. If you come to visit Hawaii, please know that geckos are just a normal part of our island life. Kind regards, Ramona
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quintessential Hawaiian house and community

We loved staying here! The house is fantastic, works for multigenerational families. Good location for being able to go to Hilo easily and up and over 19. We will book again someday…Mahalo!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One night stay.

We stayed for one night on the Hilo side of Big Island. The house was great. Loved the hardwood on the stairs. Everyone had a bed, even though the kids decided to make a blanket fort. Close to the little downtown and waterfall. Had we stayed longer we would have enjoyed using the gym across the street. The manager was receptive. No complaints with our stay at all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Cute island experience

We really liked the location, especially how lush the area is. The pictures posted are a bit more flattering than the actual home. It was charming, but I was ready to leave after three nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lanford

Property manger was excellent. House was just as described. Refurbished and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Honomu Heaven

My husband and I stayed for two weeks with three other couples from our family. We found the house clean and comfortable. It has a nice well equipped kitchen, and a large family sized eating area. The yard is beautiful and well kept. Short walk down the street to unique shops and a great bakery. We were close to Hilo and enjoyed the many amenities there. Ramona and Devin were great and super accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great peaceful location

What a great place! It’s a short easy walk in to Honomu which has some great shops. Very peaceful and clean! We would definitely stay again. Thank you for allowing us to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nicely appointed, comfortable

Perfect for a family w/ a baby. Older place redone with great care and thoughtfulness. We enjoyed it, and hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet small town setting

We loved the location in Honomu. We were a group of 10 adults, this house gave us enough space. We would drive to interesting sites nearby during the day and played crib on the back deck and lounged in both living areas in the evening. Picking oranges from the tree was a highlight. The frogs are loud in the evening but did seem to bother any of us.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Hawaiian Getaway

Pleasant, comfortable, clean, and unique accommodations, affording plenty of opportunities for relaxing together made this a terrific base from which to experience the Hilo area. The location was enviable considering the close proximity to the incredibly beautiful Akaka Falls, some local shops, and not too far from downtown Hilo. The home itself has character and is enhanced by pretty landscaping, local artwork, and a nightly frog serenade. All ten of us really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
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