Clean, as advertized, easy check in, great location.
We stayed at this lovely place for 5 days in Oct.
Pros:
- very clean; not fancy, but nice
- nice appliances; well stocked kitchen
- nicely landscaped yard with stunning ocean views and the lights of Hilo across the water at night
- great communication from hosts
- large windows/ sliding doors facing the ocean so great views even while eating or relaxing inside
- comfy lounge chairs in the shade and by the pool
- free use of the pool whenever we wanted (but we needed to skim it first because of many little bugs floating in the water)
-wonderful ocean views, and that lovely sound of the surf crashing
- walking distance to a surfing beach, not swimmable for us but neat to watch the surfers
- quiet residential neighborhood but convenient to Hilo for groceries/ restaurants
- quite a bit to see and do in the area and not as rainy as I was expecting
Cons:
- the frogs are very loud at night. My husband had no problem falling asleep and staying asleep. I had to sleep with a pillow covering my ears. Bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper
- this is a lower floor unit so sometimes at night/ early morning I could hear people walking overhead or chairs being moved around. Ear plugs would have fixed that.
-no laundry so fine for 5 days but not great for a longer visit
This place was just right for us. Near Hilo, just down the street from a lovely beach, waves crashed, frogs sang, unit was so comfortable, clean and had everything we needed including sharp knives! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. We loved the spectacular sunrises.
Beautiful view! Easy to communicate with the owner
It was very very narrow stone walkway down into the apartment
Dangerous!!
Great place to stay if you love to surf! Spacious. Nice set up. Quiet. Safe.
Excellent location, host kind, beautiful house. All was as described. Private pool is a plus. All necessary amnesties for an excellent family vacation. Thank you Mari !
Great location on the ocean. Inside is Spartain and dated. Overhead stomping and other noise was annoying. The descending walkway was daunting for old guys.
First words out of my brides mouth when she got to the top of the stairs was, "Babe, you done good. Oh my God this is amazing." It was the perfect place to spent our week on the BI. We love this side of the island and the ability to be so far north and still be withing Hilo I'm 20 minutes was fantastic. We loved the views and the home. My now wofe wants to go back without the kids to enjoy this property all over just the two of us again. Hopefully not during the rainy season as much and for a longer stay if they do a longer term stay rate. It was breathtaking and I wouldn't have traded it for the world. It would be a home like it or this one I'd like to own one day that is for certain.
Great place to stay! Lovely to hear the waves at night. Host was great, very accommodating and helpful. Would highly recommend
Enjoyable and beautiful place. Very clean and well organized. Loved hearing the frogs at night and the sound of the ocean.
I have a deep appreciation for Hilo and aloha, This beautiful views this property offers can only be seen to fully appreciate its mesmerizing wonder. The hosts were excellent, the property was clean and well equipped with all the necessities. Mahalo
This lodging worked perfectly for my husband and I and our 21 year old son. The pull-out sofa is extremely comfortable. The kitchen was very well appointed with plenty of spices and starter sets of coffee and treats. The pool is lovely and refreshing and has three levels. The views of the cruise ships sailing into the port of Hilo each day was enjoyable. And Honoli’i beach is just a short walk up the street. The lodging provides guests with beach chairs, beach umbrella and kid boogie boards which is a very nice touch. There is also a booklet with suggested restaurants and sightseeing options throughout the areas of the island which was very helpful. We took the suggestions for Pineapple’s, Kenichi’s, and the Hilo Burger Bar and were glad we did. The hosts were very nice and helpful. We had a lovely time being their guests.
Great flat on the ocean with tranquil views, open windows all around that alloed you to hear all the tropical sounds of Hawaii. Beautiful grounds and pool with a comfy setting minutes from town and close to many points of interest. Enjoyed our stay!
Our hosts were excellent and responsive. Location and home as advertised. Thanks!
Our hosts were excellent and responsive. Location and home as advertised. Thanks!
We loved staying here! The kids had a great time in the pool with the pool toys and variable depth water. We slept well at night in the comfy bed to the sounds of crashing waves and coqui frogs (they’re noisy but we loved it). The kids liked the couch bed. The space was open feeling, easy to access, very clean and well-appointed. Plenty of dishes, cooking gear, board games, art supplies, and other helpful odds and ends. It was easy to get to attractions around Hilo, Volcanoes Nat’l Park, etc. There was a helpful guide book by the hosts. The check-in/check-out process was easy. We would definitely stay again!
We loved staying here! The kids had a great time in the pool with the pool toys and variable depth water. We slept well at night in the comfy bed to the sounds of crashing waves and coqui frogs (they’re noisy but we loved it). The kids liked the couch bed. The space was open feeling, easy to access, very clean and well-appointed. Plenty of dishes, cooking gear, board games, art supplies, and other helpful odds and ends. It was easy to get to attractions around Hilo, Volcanoes Nat’l Park, etc. There was a helpful guide book by the hosts. The check-in/check-out process was easy. We would definitely stay again!
A lovely place with great ocean views! Peaceful, comfy!! The entrance was challenging for my husband who has mobility issues but otherwise, a wonderful stay!
A lovely place with great ocean views! Peaceful, comfy!! The entrance was challenging for my husband who has mobility issues but otherwise, a wonderful stay!
Property as advertised, clean and well stocked. Great views and location to downtown Hilo, Volcanoes Natl Park and local state parks!
The place was just what we needed for a two week getaway.
Enjoy the sunrise or whale-watching through the huge windows of the spacious great room. Relax in or around the pool. Easily prepare meals on the well-equiped kitchen then store leftovers in the large assortment of sealable food containers. Buy lower-priced fresh fruits and veggies at the Hilo Farmers Market nearby. Take time to explore and hike. We especially like the Pololu Valley Trail and Volcanoes National Park.
Amazing view and love hearing the sound of the ocean. Accurately described in the listing
Wonderful hosts! Beautiful sunrises! Restful sleep to the symphony of the frogs!
Just what we were looking for!
Wonderful hosts! Beautiful sunrises! Restful sleep to the symphony of the frogs!
Just what we were looking for!
Overall the stay was excellent - the view was beautiful, the owner provided essentials for kitchen, some snacks and equipment for the beach. All a nice touch. The furniture was was in good condition and comfortable. Though I did inform the owner about some lights that were burned out and outlets not working. I would also suggest the plants on the right side of car parking spot and hedges leading down to the condo be trimmed back to allow easier access
Overall the stay was excellent - the view was beautiful, the owner provided essentials for kitchen, some snacks and equipment for the beach. All a nice touch. The furniture was was in good condition and comfortable. Though I did inform the owner about some lights that were burned out and outlets not working. I would also suggest the plants on the right side of car parking spot and hedges leading down to the condo be trimmed back to allow easier access
We were very pleased and happy with this wonderful house. The view was fantastic and the house was very spacious, bright and cheerful. It was also very, very clean. It was so nice to have breakfast every morning while watching the sun rise from the dining area. The pool was also a nice treat to have, very private and clean. One night we took a swim and the sky was so clear we could see the Milky Way! We would definitely stay here again.
We were very pleased and happy with this wonderful house. The view was fantastic and the house was very spacious, bright and cheerful. It was also very, very clean. It was so nice to have breakfast every morning while watching the sun rise from the dining area. The pool was also a nice treat to have, very private and clean. One night we took a swim and the sky was so clear we could see the Milky Way! We would definitely stay here again.
