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Gorgeous studio apartment on the Hamakua Coast 6 minutes to downtown Hilo. 99/nt

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Our lush tropical back yard
Swim pond in gorge behind house, with three waterfalls.
Panorama of swim areas with waterfalls
Shared sauna, can be nice after a swim under the waterfalls.
Rare Silver Palm tree

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 3550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Papaikou, HI
  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous studio apartment on the Hamakua Coast 6 minutes to downtown Hilo. 99/nt

Nicely furnished, recently remodeled large (5-600 SF) Studio unit on a beautiful gorge with nearby waterfall and swimming pond. Unit has own kitchen, full private bath, shared yard, laundry, outdoor shower, sauna & hot tub. Also has cable TV & Wi-Fi and private lanai/deck. Lush quiet surroundings, yet only 6 minutes to downtown Hilo. All windows look out on beautiful large, landscaped yard - like having your own private tropical rain forest. Garage parking included (one car).

Note: This is a hosted rental and per Hawaii County Planning Dept therefore exempt from Hawaii County Bill 108
Hawaii Tax ID: TA-067-950-7968-01

Location: Off Mamalahoa Highway in Papaikou, on Pahoehoe Stream between 6 & 7 mile markers.

Keywords: Studio Hilo

Property manager

Guy Berryessa

Languages

English, Swedish
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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
This is a hosted rental and per Hawaii County Planning Dept therefore exempt from Bill 308 but we opt only for rentals over 30 days anyway.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Papaikou

Located in Papaikou, this apartment is in a rural area. 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. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and Onomea Tea Company Estate 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 horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Papaikou, HI

What's nearby

  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Port of Hilo - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 19 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Pesto - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Puka Puka Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hula Hula's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous studio apartment on the Hamakua Coast 6 minutes to downtown Hilo. 99/nt pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous studio apartment on the Hamakua Coast 6 minutes to downtown Hilo. 99/nt?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous studio apartment on the Hamakua Coast 6 minutes to downtown Hilo. 99/nt?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous studio apartment on the Hamakua Coast 6 minutes to downtown Hilo. 99/nt located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Onomea Bay. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and Onomea Tea Company Estate are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Margaret S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hawaii

Very friendly neighbors
Stayed 51 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna O.

Lush and Tropical Property

The location is conveniently located near downtown Hilo and beautiful beaches. For lap swimming go to Carl Smith. The property is a lush tropical hideaway.
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn j.

Very clean and comfortable!

Was great to have a full size fridge and stove as we prepare our own meals. Microwave and laundry facilities were a bonus. The bed was very comfy and cleanliness is a must with me and I was not let down. Also nice to be just out of town away from the traffic and noise. Definitely will be my go to stay the next time visiting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

ROERT J.

Nice location, good quality accommodations.

This was a great visit while my home here was tented for termites. We would stay here again or suggest it for friends that visit. Thanks to the owners and cleaner for providing my wife, our cat and me such a nice three days !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tamarin M.

Clean & comfortable

I travel for work and like to stay in places with kitchens. This place was great. It was clean, safe and comfortable. There was covered parking which was helpful on rainy days. There was a window a/c unit that I barely used because it was cool most days and nights. I loved being able to cook instead of having to eat out all the time. I also loved having a laundry facility on site. Guy is a wonderful host, and he checked in on me intermittently to make sure everything was ok.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael E. Malulani K. O., Oceanside, CA

Comfy retreat in the rainforest

We loved our Papaikou stay in Guy’s studio!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph N.

I would definitely recommend

It's a great place to stay in a perfect location just outside of Hilo. Has everything you need.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda C., Summerville, Georgia

What a Delicious place to stay in Hilo!

This studio is just right, perfect, pick your own words. It is comfy, airy, large. The yard is a gorgeous garden. You have access to washer/dryer , SAUNA ! If you are a Sauna user like we are, this one is right on the money as far as time and temp to heat. I would highly recommend this place to a couple or even 4. We had a friend stay one night and we were all comfortable. When we go back to Hilo, OUR HILO HOME will be our place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Luz S., Golden, CO

Aloha Delight!

This home is convenient and beautiful inside and out! The beds are comfortable, so we slept great and awoke refreshed! Internet worked great. We didn't stay long enough to cook in, but there's a full size refrigerator and all the necessary appliances to bring home delicious ingredients from the Hilo Farmer's Market and create a feast of your own. The location is just outside of Hilo and it was nice to get out of town to relax. But it's still super easy to hop on Hwy 19 to head North toward Wailea and just as easy to head South on 19 toward Hwy 11 to Volcanoes National Park. The onsite property manager is very kind as well! The singing frogs are an added bonus! We will be back.........and hopefully sooner than later! Mahalo for opening up your Hilo Home and Aloha until next time!

About the host

Hosted by Guy Berryessa

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We're a two dad family with two beautiful daughters who used to spend our summers on Hawaii and now we live here full-time & love it!

Why they chose this property

We wanted a well-built home, in a very quiet, neighborhood (on a private dead end street) with gorgeous yard and lots of wood and space, that we could share with family and friends from around the world, as well as occasional guests who would like to enjoy our little slice of paradise! We loved the location and setting--a perfect balance of quiet, lush surroundings, yet a beautiful short drive to town.

What makes this property unique

It has an amazing yard on a tropical rainforest, sauna & new hot tub, gorgeous rural location on a roaring stream and waterfalls, yet very close to Hilo and its conveniences. That we can bike or walk to beaches is a plus as well!

Languages:

English, Swedish
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