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Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home

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Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Kalakaua Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Hilo Farmers Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Wailoa River State Park Hawaii
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home

Enter the home onto the grand lanai (porch) which is fully screened in and offers a view of the manicured acre with Hilo Bay views in the distance. Through the front doors you'll be greeted by our huge living room. The original hardwood floors and plantation era architectural details are unique to Hilo homes from the 1920s and 1930s. This huge living area books on history and art of Hawaii, a large flat-screen TV, high-speed Wi-Fi internet and luxurious lounging area big enough for your whole family. NOTE: there are no TV channels so bring your streaming login info!

There are four bedrooms and two bathrooms in the home that are artfully decorated with historic representations of 'old Hawaii'. The kitchen at the back of the house is bright and full of windows to take in your Hawaiian landscape. The kitchen is fully stocked with anything you may need to cook a big meal or heat up your restaurant leftovers. Seating for 8 at the dining table and seating for 6 at the kitchen table with additional seating on the lanai.

My Hilo Home is planted with lots of tropical fruiting trees and plants. Enjoy juicy pineapples from our pineapple patch in summer months, tangy lychee from our ancient lychee tree in spring and citrus in the winter. There is also a breadfruit tree for those adventurous travelers who want to try a unique starch (please follow in-house instructions on preparing the difficult fruit!).

Four comfortable bedrooms line one side of the private home. Three of the bedrooms have queen size beds and the fourth has two twin beds (max occupancy is 8 guests). Each of the two bathrooms has a marble shower and one bathroom has a small bathtub. A pack-n-play is available for our guests with babies. The kitchen has an electric cook-top, electric oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and washer/dryer for laundry. All kitchen dishes and small appliances are available for your use. The house is immaculately cleaned between guests (at check-out) and mid-stay cleaning is an optional add-on.

Book with confidence—this is a licensed, legal vacation rental managed by professionals with decades of local experience. Always double check that you are booking a place that is operating legally in Hawaii - no surprises, just aloha!
TA-122-010-0096-01
STVR-19-347054
NUC-19-333

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 3260080140000, GE-122-010-0096-01, TA-122-010-0096-01
Property # 1993206vb
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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this holiday home is in a rural area. Naha Stone and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pacific Tsunami Museum and East Hawaii Cultural Center. Gilbert Carvalho Park and Panaewa Rainforest Zoo are also worth visiting.
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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Kalakaua Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lincoln Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Wailoa River State Park Hawaii - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Wailoa River State Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪L & L Drive-Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Temple Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Booch Bar - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home?

As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home on 18 May, 2026 start from S$542, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Hamakua Heritage Corridor, Kalakaua Park and Naha Stone. East Hawaii Cultural Center and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are also within 15 minutes.

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. 113 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was extremely clean and well kept. The guest of relations was super friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay with SaltWater again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr, 2026
Mahalo nui for your kind words! We are so honored that you appreciated our services, and we'll hope to host you again next time you visit :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property very close to Hilo Town. We loved exploring the variety of fruit trees on the property and watching wild life from the lanai. Our friends and family said it was a trip to remember.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan, 2026
We're so glad your group had a great time making memories at My Hilo Home! We hope we can host you again next time you visit. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
What a beautiful house to share with my ohana. House was big enough for multiple generations to stay and feel comfortable. My 75 yr old mom’s favorite start of the day was walking around the yard, watching the sunrise and then using the fresh fruit as part of our breakfast. For the younger generations, it was close enough to walk to downtown and go to the shops, down town concert, and farmers market. Loved our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb, 2026
We LOVE hearing that you had a lovely multi-generational visit at My Hilo Home. Nothing makes us happier than families making lasting memories at our vacation rentals. We hope we can host you again if your family comes back to Hilo! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Reservations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is really cool in a beautiful location. The kids loved running around the trees and lawn looking for geckos and fruit. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2025
Mahalo for your review! Please keep us in mind for your next trip to Hilo :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Reservations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yara L.

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

Lovely historic home

the house was a lovely historic house. Situated slightly outside of Hilo town, yet close to everything. Perfect for a large family group.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2025
Awesome Yara, thank you!
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beauty of our Hawaiian Islands

Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
Mahalo for your review, Karen! Please keep us in mind for your next visit to Hilo :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina M.

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

Family stay

A few hiccups but the commincation was good and we got things resolved. Beautiful plantation house and grounds. Very private and lots of room for a family of 7.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr, 2025
Mahalo for your review, Tina! Sometimes things happen that are outside of our control, but we are here and ready to help whenever that happens :-) We're so glad you enjoyed your visit! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline E.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay in the beautiful home. The kitchen and view were sensing and extremely well equipped with everything we could need. So much attention to detail to make a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2024
Mahalo nui for your review. We are delighted to hear that My Hilo Home worked well for your visit. Please keep us in mind for future trips to the Big Island! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela O.

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

Amazingly spectacular

Clean and beautiful, close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aurora P.

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

Amazing home

Perfect location an great to be able to walk to town..loved it
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2021
Mahalo for your review, Aurora! Come back anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Great house

We really enjoyed our stay here. The house is a really close drive to town but is nicely secluded.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holli C.

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

Great House, Great Location!

Lots of room to spread out. We loved the Lanaiđź’•
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2023
Mahalo for your review, Holli. That lanai is such a great spot to relax :-) Come stay again anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified

10/10 Excellent

valerie m.

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

Spacious home with large screened in lanai

It was a lovely place and we really enjoyed our stay there and would be happy to recommend it to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2023
Mahalo for your review, Valerie. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your visit and honored that you would recommend us :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from ,

Lovely stay in Hilo!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful historic home very near all Hilo attractions! Private and very serene. Great natural light and a gorgeous screened porch for comfortable relaxation. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May, 2025
Mahalo nui for your review, Aaron & Hannah! We hope you'll come stay again soon and make it a nice long visit :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keni S.

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

My Hilo Home is an amazing place to stay

Our 2nd time staying in this wonderful home. Can't recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2023
Mahalo for your review, Keni. Come stay again anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles s.

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

Stay at my Hilo Home

This home was just what we were looking for, clean, very comfortable and in a great location. It had a great porch and plenty of space. We will be sure to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb, 2023
Mahalo for your review, Charles. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean, lovely house

Nice large very clean Hilo home near many shops and restaurants. Large kitchen, comfy beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec, 2021
Mahalo nui for your review! My Hilo Home is a special place :-) Come stay again, anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Hilo home

Lovely home and location. Would do again. Great for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2023
Mahalo for your review, Michael. Come back anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lily B.

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

Spacious Country Home

Lots of room to be very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2024
Mahalo for your review, Lily. Come stay again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Beautiful n charming older home

Enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home with a fantastic view of Hilo bay. Property was close to all of things we wanted to do. This home will be on our list to stay again when we come back
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2023
Mahalo nui for your review, Diane. Come back anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keni S.

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

Lovely September stay

Beautiful property with amazing views. Noting more wonderful to come home up after a day of biking, swimming or exploring than the screened in veranda with views of Hilo Bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2021
Mahalo nui for your review, Keni! My Hilo Home is such a special spot :-) Come back anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

krishna t.

Awesome stay at Hilo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay and had an excellent time. Definitely will stay again if coming back to Hilo.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2024
Mahalo for your review, Senthil. We're glad you enjoyed your time at My Hilo Home, and we look forward to hosting you again next time you visit! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace B.

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

Classic Hawaii

This house worked perfectly for our extended family vacation. The huge kitchen was great for many cooks working together and the grill and outdoor seating area was a valuable addition which we enjoyed immensely. We would stay here again. Sunrise and coffee on the lanai was a special quiet time for my husband and me before the rest of the crew got up. We loved this spot.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb, 2025
Mahalo nui for your review, Candace. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at My Hilo Home. We'd love to host you again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Time in Hilo

Great property with lots of space. The screened porch was the most used space. Lots of fruit trees on the property. Only a short distance to downtown with lots of shops and restaurant options.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar, 2025
Mahalo for your review, Dan. We're so glad you enjoyed your time at My Hilo Home, and we hope to host you again next time you visit Hilo Town! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified

8/10 Good

Lona H.

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

Wonderful Relaxing Home.

Perfect vacation home for a Big Island family adventure. Price was good. Large home with lots of room for family.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2022
Mahalo for your review, Lona. Come stay again anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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