A True Enchanting Paradise in Hilo!Our first visit to the Big Island was made even more memorable by our stay at Hale Kawehi. Nestled in a local neighborhood, this guesthouse gave us the authentic Hawaiian experience we were hoping for. The home was spotless, beautifully maintained, and stocked with thoughtful touches—including snacks, food, and a fresh, sliced papaya waiting for us upon arrival.The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the natural cross-breeze from the large screen doors made the space feel airy and peaceful, especially in areas without AC. The garden was lush and vibrant, and we were surrounded by the soothing sounds of birds and nature throughout our stay.Communication with the host was seamless—she was warm, responsive, and truly welcoming. We couldn’t have asked for a better home base in Hilo. We’re already looking forward to staying here again on our next trip!
Linda R.
2025 年 6 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Duncan J.、Incline Village, NV
2024 年 1 月 2 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Hilo Stay
Wonderful property, very Hawaiian!
Duncan J.
2023 年 12 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Melissa G.
2024 年 1 月 5 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
50th birthday celebration
Would definitely stay again! The house is so unique and we loved the decor. Wish we had more time to just stay and enjoy the space. Close to ocean, shopping, food. Thanks again for sharing your home! We had a great stay.
Melissa G.
2024 年 1 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Janine B.
2023 年 10 月 16 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Warm hospitality
We arrived to find a beautiful plate of papaya and a fridge full of beverages for us to enjoy. Very charming guest house and kind hostess! Nice location for visiting the highlights of Hilo.
Janine B.
2023 年 10 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kristen E.
2023 年 8 月 17 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Exploring Hilo
The host is well organized. Provided snacks and drinks. The space is welcoming and comfortable with many fun details. Would visit again
Kristen E.
2023 年 8 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Tabitha V.
2022 年 12 月 4 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Wonderfully quirky
The stories behind the items carefully curated in this lovely home could, I’m sure, fill a couple volumes of travel books. Inside and out, this place is welcoming and homey. The host is friendly and responsive. A great place to stay.
Tabitha V.
2022 年 11 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Clem S.
2019 年 3 月 1 日
Gem in the heart of Hilo
This was a fabulous place to relax after a long day in Kalapana. It was a very short drive to the waterfront restaurants in Hilo ( we would have walked if not for the rain :) and would stay again. The history and culture in the settings was very comfortable to stay in.
Clem S.
2019 年 2 月に 1 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Brennan D.
2022 年 8 月 29 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Loved this hale
We stayed here for a week for our honeymoon and loved the house. Kawehi really thought of everything
Brennan D.
2022 年 8 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Rex H.
2023 年 10 月 13 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Our review
Very good. Well Organized. Concerned and pleasant owner
Rex H.
2023 年 10 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Dennis O.、Santa Ysabel, CA
2022 年 10 月 20 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Charming Hilo Stay
The home make you instantly feel part of Hilo. Very clean with comfortable bed. We really appreciated all the conveniences provided that made our stay very enjoyable. A special treat was listening to the music of a Hawaiian artist promoted on the refrigerator with a glass of wine in the fabulous sitting room.
Dennis O.
2022 年 10 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Becky H.
2020 年 1 月 30 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Hilo stay
We couldn't have had a better host for our visit to Hilo. She was welcoming and generous with her home and advice. She had papaya and cake waiting for us and she even gave us the recipe for the cake. The house was eclectic and it was just what we wanted. It was a great stay and would certainly go back.
Becky H.
2020 年 1 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Shelley Ann O.
2022 年 10 月 24 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Totally Unique
The most amazing attention to detail! There’s so much to enjoy about this house!
Shelley Ann O.
2022 年 10 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Julie R.
2018 年 5 月 27 日
Wonderful stay!
We stayed for a week and had a lovely time at the Guesthouse. The bed was very comfortable and it was so nice to have AC in the bedroom at night. The patio is large and covered which made it so pleasant to sit out in the lovely garden while it is raining. We enjoyed the fresh fruit and croissants that Kawehi thoughtfully provided! The neighborhood is quiet and close to downtown. We look forward to returning again soon. Thank you Kawehi for being such a great Hostess!
Julie R.
2018 年 5 月に 7 泊滞在
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10/10 (非常に良い)
Meegan M.
2013 年 7 月 6 日
Aloha Hawaii
I couldn't have asked for a more delightful, comfortable, private and centrally located lodging to all the places Hilo and the Big Island have to offer. It felt like my own little Hawaiian cottage. Kawehi was as helpful and available as one needs her to be and I feel like I made a dear friend. I would return in a heartbeat!!
Meegan M.
10/10 (非常に良い)
Mimi H.
2017 年 7 月 9 日
Charming and very spacious guesthouse
Our hostess Kawehi was very gracious. She introduced herself but otherwise respected our privacy. The guesthouse was set up exceedingly well, with very clear and helpful notecards. It was also charmingly decorated and incredibly spacious for two people. Everything was just flawlessly executed and we couldn't be more pleased. Thank you!
Mimi H.
2017 年 6 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Richard Z.
2022 年 1 月 23 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Greatplace
We were surprised by how big the place was. Two big porches for eating and relaxing and ahuge living room with seperate tv room. The ac in the bedroom was most welcome. Pastries and mango upon arrival, easy in and out, convenient to be downtown and the sights. Could not havebeen better. No view but a beautiful garden was a great substitute.
Richard Z.
2022 年 1 月に 3 泊滞在
8/10 (良い)
Guodu W.
2022 年 11 月 20 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Very good
All are wonderful. The property will be more better if it’s AC is new machine . Old machine noise is too big to sleep.
Guodu W.
2022 年 11 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kirsten F.
2023 年 4 月 18 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Exceptional
This is an absolutely lovely home with lots of space and attention to detail! We found it charming from the moment we walked in, and it’s very well supplied; even rather surprising, considering that it’s right near downtown. (We didn’t get a chance to meet our hostess, but we got the impression that it’s her family home.) We really enjoyed all of the decor (many truly fascinating things abound), along with the quaint way the guest yard is fashioned, as well as the various comfortable seating areas on the big lanai. This is an excellent choice for any discerning traveler and, if we ever need a spot in Hilo, we’d love to stay here again.
Kirsten F.
2023 年 4 月に 6 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
宿泊されたお客様
2018 年 1 月 13 日
As advertised - authentic, comfortable and great location.
Kawehi was one of the better VRBO hosts we have encountered, with daily fresh Papaya left in the frig, daily trash and towel service and welcoming information. Decorated creatively. Great lighting on timers indoor and out made us feel secure at night. Open air quarters made it Hawai’i authentic (versus a timeshare we stayed in the first week). Bird feeder attracted dozens of beautiful birds. Five different seating areas for lounging and eating was very creative. Well equipped kitchen. Books and maps and slippers and blankets for the cool evenings.... Easy to get south to Volcano, west to Mauna Kea and north to Waipio. Loved it!
宿泊されたお客様
2018 年 1 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Richard R.
2019 年 1 月 18 日
We were delighted to see the property just as described in the ad
This was our 5th visit to the Big Island and we wanted to spend some time exploring Hilo. Hale Kawehi was perfect for us. We were wowed by the ad in VRBO and, on arrival, found the place delightful. It is located on a relatively quiet street and in walking distance of downtown restaurants and shopping. The kitchen is supplied with about everything we needed and we felt quite at home and enjoyed our meals we prepared there. Hilo is conveniently located for visits to Hawaii Volcanoes NP, Akaka Falls and up the North Hilo and Hamakua coast, and was a cozy place to return to in the evening. We only had a brief conversation with Kawehi, and found her to be a very cordial host. We will probably stay there again in the future, if it is available. Our stay there was an important component of a very enjoyable vacation.
Richard R.
2019 年 1 月に 3 泊滞在
4/10 (不満)
Debra m.
2017 年 5 月 23 日
Not as described
The amenities are very misleading! There is a tub,where you can stand to take a shower(no tub stopper) and owner seemed shocked you might want to use tub.The washer and dryer is the owners, for 5.00 she will do a load of laundry for you.Biggest shocker...owner appears at bedroom door ,after we had gone to bed,having let herself in from a door inside of rental(not front door)scared the heck out of us😳☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️
Debra m.
2017 年 5 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Frank H.
2023 年 10 月 3 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
We loved our Hilo Vacation
We stayed in Hilo during the third week of sept. The property was everything we had hoped for. When we pulled in there was a parking space right next to the entry so getting settled was a matter of minutes. Every room is full of interesting surprises. The space is large and gives you plenty of indoor and outdoor living. We absolutely loved the garden area and spent much of our time out on the deck next to it. This space is secluded and gives the feeling of being in a little private rain forest. Our stay was partly sunny with rain coming mostly in the evenings or during the night. This created a cozy sleeping environment with the sound of the geckos and soft rain. The bed is soft and the bathroom is close by.
We enjoyed each room. There were litteraly hundreds of little pieces of Hawian history. Some spaces had the feel of a well desiged small museum. Our host Kawehi,was gracious and supplied us with unexpected pastries, and breakfast munchies. It was a pleasure to meet and talk with her.
We want our vacations to feel like unique destinations. This one gets 5 out of 5! We can’t wait to return.
Frank and Susanne Henderson
Frank H.
2023 年 9 月に 6 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
leigh N.、Chicago
2023 年 4 月 7 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Not a missed detail
The pictures do not accurately show how interesting this place is. the magical feel of being in this space. Especially when you enter in the evening. The little quarter sized frogs sing amongst themselves at night. I thought i was transported in a magical fairy-tale. The vintage and curated peices are such a pleasure to look at and i can just imagine the stories that are behind them. The owner must have alot to share about the items, such as the golfing sign. I bet theres a story there. All needed supplies available in this space. I enjoyed having everything at my fingertips even if i don't use it. The openness and generosity if the owner is evident. Thank you again. My friends that live in the island will recommend their friends to stay here next time. I walked to the main area of The city each day, about 10 minutes or so. I could go on and on. I will be back to Hilo to see my dearest of friends. Best, Leigh
leigh N.
2023 年 4 月に 4 泊滞在
6/10 (普通)
Shelley L.
2015 年 11 月 4 日
Interesting Home
The house is large with many lovely indoor and outdoor areas to sit and relax. It is located in a quiet residential area close to the main highway 11 which leads to either downtown Hilo or Volcano. The hostess is a native Hawaiian who shared her thoughts on places to visit and dine and was available to us should we require any assistance. She made fresh croissants for our breakfast and the fridge was stocked with complimentary juice, cans of sparkling water, and other nonalcoholic beverages.
I was shocked however to discover that there is NO air conditioning in the house, not even the bedroom! While there were ceiling fans in most rooms and portable fans in the bedroom with temperatures in the 80's and humidity in the 70's we found the inside temperatures to be most uncomfortable. In addition, at dusk, the noise from the frogs or insects (I am not sure what they were) in the gardens was so loud that with the ceiling fan in the TV room at full-speed we found we couldn't hear the TV. Luckily I had brought ear plugs or my husband who is sensitive to loud noises couldn't have slept!
If loud nocturnal noise and high heat and humidity don't bother you this would be a great place for you to stay in Hilo. If either of these things are of concern, I would recommend you stay elsewhere.