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Absolute Oceanfront in Hilo! Read our Reviews!

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Looking northeast toward Alaska - the other home of the humpback whale!
Sunrise and the start of another day in paradise...
Dramatic setting on the bluff.....
Entrance. A Sarsfield original and on the opposite wall (not shown) a Bill Mack.
Dining area seats eight....

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gas barbecue

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1 Master

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Absolute Oceanfront in Hilo! Read our Reviews!

When we moved to Hawai'i in 1989 our journey started in Volcano Village outside of the National Park. In 2000 we moved our karma and love for the 'aina (land) to Honoli'i. When you visit our home we hope you engender the same feelings we have: peace, serenity and the knowledge that Pele and Kanaloa watch over the Big Island and the special piece of it we mind for them.

When we bought this property we completely remodeled it from the ground up. It has state of the art finishes throughout and is meant to provide a tranquil respite for Lisha and I after we complete our work with the Foreign Service. It's a place for families to gather together and celebrate what's important.

When you walk in through the custom front door, you will start to see the design features and art immediately. Large spaces and endless light fill the main area which include the living room, kitchen, dining area and lanais. There are two bedrooms, one with a king and one with two twins, on the street level.

Take the staircase downstairs and you enter the realm of the sixty by twenty foot wide Master Suite with a king size bed. The beautiful bathroom has a free standing tub while the toilet is in a separate room. Then there is my personal favorite, a double shower which is also a steam room. There is a second, fully covered lanai on this level as well. Just outside the bedroom's side door there is an outdoor shower looking over the ocean.

Cooling is provided by AC and ceiling and floor fans in all rooms. If you open the sliding doors the trade winds keep it comfortable. Between June and August it can be hot and muggy on a few days which is part of being in Hawai’i. While we always sleep with the doors and windows open, it is nice to have the AC option. Please be considerate as we have the most expensive electric rates in the country 🙏

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you might need. Please note that housekeeping removes condiments and food when cleaning so please bring what you require. Please be aware that our insurance does NOT allow for charcoal or gas grills and BBQs.

Like all of East Hawai’i we have coqui frogs chirping at night. Depending on the night they can be loud. Most guests find the sound pleasing while others not so much!

OCCUPANCY-In consideration of our neighbors and because of liability issues, OCCUPANCY AND USE OF THE HOUSE IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE NUMBER OF GUESTS WE HAVE AGREED TO IN YOUR RESERVATION. Other persons are not allowed on the property and there can be no loud parties at any time. Quiet hours are dictated by County ordinance and are between 9pm and 8am during which time "noise shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors". At all other times of the day "sound shall not be more excessive than would otherwise be associated with a residential area". Our neighbors closely monitor the street and record and report disruptive events as soon as they happen.

IF WE RECEIVE A COMPLAINT REGARDING EXCESSIVE TRAFFIC, NOISE OR PARTIES OF ANY KIND YOU WILL FORFEIT YOUR SECURITY DEPOSIT. We understand that many wish to have events and parties and in fact love a good time ourselves. If that is your need then our home is not the place for you.

Parking is in the driveway ONLY. Please do not park on the street.

Please be aware that we only accept reservations through recognized distribution channels. There are scams that show photos of our home on the internet where you are asked to send payment directly. PLEASE DO NOT BE FOOLED!



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About the area

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this holiday home is on the beach. Port of Hilo and Naniloa Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and Wailuku River State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Pacific Tsunami Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Honoli'i Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Honoli'i Beach Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Port of Hilo - 11 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Temple Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Puka Puka Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Booch Bar - ‬5 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. 230 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 256 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ajay G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Vacation rental. Exactly as described. We thoroughly enjoyed the place. Thanks so much for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alma B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this place was a dream! We especially loved waking up to the beautiful sunrise
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The review prompts suggest mentioning cleanliness, convenience, etc. My review will be a little different. I'm a Midwest girl born and raised in Missouri, and that's where I plan to stay, but this home in Hilo became a home away from home. Two days after returning to Missouri, I woke up missing the view of Hilo Bay and the sound of the ocean breaking against the shore.Besides all that, it's in a quiet area a little north of Hilo but still conveniently located for easy access to its downtown and other beautiful locations to visit on the island.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were there during the worst storm in years - pouring rain every day. Plus post volcano eruption dangers. None the less, this was a great house to stay in. Lots of room to spread out. House well appointed. Lovely ocean view and surf sound.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So beautiful !! Best place that we stayed at . Great views, awesome amenities .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you enjoy the sound of surf and gazing out at the ocean, this is the spot for you. The lanai, main room, kitchen and dining area are wonderful. Spacious, comfortable, and with wonderful views and plenty of ocean sounds. Great location if you want to be near Hilo. Host was very friendly and attentive. Would definitely stay again.
Sunrises here are wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Great communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muriel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The place had Amazing views of ocean and luxurious living space. It was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very quiet. Beautiful home. Hosts are friendly and easy to work with.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody H.

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

Fantastic location and property

My family really enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again if visiting the area.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katya

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute gem!!! We didn't want to leave! The house is beautiful inside and outside, very clean, cosy and convenient location. We would definitely come again and recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn V.

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

Great House in Hilo

Great house, location and amazing views. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NEIL F.

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

Big Island Adventure

We had an amazing stay! The property is very close to a lot of Waterfalls, beaches and amazing restaurants. Sitting on the deck was very relaxing and stunning view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

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

Fall asleep to the sound of the waves

This home was perfect for our short stay on the Big Island. It had all of the comforts that our family of 6 needed, including a fully equipped chefs' kitchen, comfortable beds and a view that is unmatched. Each night we opened the windows wide to be lulled to sleep by the crashing ocean waves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Hilo Oceanside

The house was perfect for our two-day stay in Hilo with our three girls. The sound of the ocean was such a treat, and the cool breeze flowing through was lovely. We also really enjoyed the charming travel artifacts and the great selection of books across many genres. The rain shower, jets, and steam room were a relaxing bonus after a full day of play in Hilo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith v.

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

Perfect stay

There was nothing we didn’t love about this property, everything really was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

malia g.

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

Great escape

Everything was just as listed and we enjoyed the property and it’s proximity to Hilo. Enjoyed the sound of the surf and the quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Feliza V.

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

Hawaiian Staycation

Awesome home and wonderful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2023
Mahalo Feliza! Come see us again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHENNA D.

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

Family vacation

The views are absolutely gorgeous.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2021
It's like a dream sometimes!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elihue H.

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

Beautiful House

A great house in a perfect location. Quiet area with great views. My family enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2024
Mahalo, Elihue! Sweet, short and to the point. I'm really glad you enjoyed your visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli C.

Great house!

We had a wonderful stay. This house has a great location and fit six of us comfortably. Would stay here again and would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Mahalo Kelli! Please do try your best to come and see us again. Aloha, Brian
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Great stay

We had a great experience — clear and easy to follow guidance from the owner, large and clean house with a beautiful view and the sound of the surf, no problems or difficulties!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2023
Mahalo nui loa, Peter!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Chandler G.

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

Old Time Paradise

We loved Hilo area. We spent every day at some point on the Lanai admiring our view.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2024
Mahalo, Debbie! I'm going to share what else you wrote as it's so thoughtful and makes our home more approachable. It's a real gem of relaxation! "This visit was the best, relaxing and no worries. The Lanai was the best place to sit no matter the day. We watched the Ships come in in the morning, then we started our day. We came back to catch them leaving too! The sound of the Ocean crashing up on the cliff so close - right outside the screen doors was my sleeping element, 5 minutes I was out! When I arrived home yesterday I automatically knew that's what I was going to miss. The Island has an old soul with alot of history. Beautiful flowers every where! Loved our stay. Beautiful home. A little side note - I left a note on the kitchen island about the bathroom sink upstairs has a leak, we couldn't actually tell underneath where it was coming from, but we kept a towel there and tried not to use it too much. That was a little minor issue. We loved everything. Thanks for letting us have our best memories as a Family!"
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod S.

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

Lovely ocean front just outside Hilo

Lovely ocean front views across Hilo bay. Well appointed kitchen. Very much enjoyed our 3-night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff V.

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

Beautiful view!

The view is beautiful and we loved hearing the sound of the waves crashing. Centrally located to many attractions in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2023
Mahalo, Jeff 🤗
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