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Hale Malu - a peaceful refuge above Hilo,

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Lounge in the living room with a wood fire
The view from the top of the stairwell
Celebrate in island style
A wall of glass brings sunlight into the living room
A place to gather for a meal

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Hilo Municipal Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Hale Malu - a peaceful refuge above Hilo,

Welina mai to Hale Malu, a light-filled home of peaceful refuge, with three bedrooms and two baths, wood-burning fireplace (wood provided), spacious fully-stocked kitchen with modern amenities, free WiFi, and free off-street parking. Enjoy the views of Mauna Kea and the Pacific Ocean while lounging on the fully-screened deck. Your hosts live downstairs on the first floor, ready to help with any questions or concerns. Aloha!
Note: All Hawaii taxes are included in our prices (we do not add taxes onto our prices).
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About the area

Hilo

Hilo is home to this holiday home. Imiloa Astronomy Center and University Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Joint Astronomy Centre and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center and Gilbert Carvalho Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving.
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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Hilo Municipal Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Joint Astronomy Centre - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Imiloa Astronomy Center - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zippy's Hilo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ohana Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min drive

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. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great comfortable place with everything you could need. Super nice hosts as well!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming and had such nice extra amenities like books, games, stuff to use to go to the beach, a mobile drink cart, and more. And he was exceptionally accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Clean and quiet. We only stayed 1 night but it was the perfect stop! They even had coffee stocked which made our morning departure very stress free. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

KC T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice Apartment, 3 bedrooms gave our family plenty of space to sleep and relax. We were busy on the island, so we didnt get to enjoy the fireplace or morning room area. Driveway is a little tight, but the street isnt busy to pull out in reverse.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy, welcoming property. James is lovely and a very accommodating host. Very responsive. And the enclosed patio, surrounded by greenery, is a real plus. Beds are very comfortable. We were three women. But the set-up is also good for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2025
Aloha, It was so wonderful meeting everyone, I hope everyone had a great time, if your back this way it would be an honor to host you all again. Wishing everyone safe travels. Mahalo
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was available attentive and the space was comfy and perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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