Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6251 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Hilo, HI

University of Hawaii at Hilo5 min drive
Rainbow Falls5 min drive
Port of Hilo6 min drive
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)10 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Contemplation Room

1 Queen Bed

Mahogany Room

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautifully appointed historic (once King Kamehameha's private lands) 1930s estate in close proximity to beaches, Botanical Gardens, Akaka Falls, and everything HiloTown has to offer! Walk to the Wailuku River & the Hilo Bayfront in only a few minutes from our home. Also to note, New kitchen renovation as of July 2019!

Although within walking distance to Hilo town, our diverse and unique neighborhood, Wainaku, has a country feel, with lots of historic homes; it's also quiet and very private.

As we are on the magnificent Wailuku River, our property has a wonderful breeze at all times, and there are a number of beautifully stunning bird species that make our property their home, too.

Also to note: both adjacent neighbors are on 1-acre parcels, which makes our home very peaceful.

Enjoy New King and Queen Serta beds and Belgian linens, and plush cotton towels. Further toiletries include organic shampoo and unscented body lotion by Aveeno, cotton swabs, and cotton balls.

Other amenities include:

•55" LG OLED 4K HDR TV with 200+ HD movies on Apple TV, 400 MB WIFI
•High-end snorkel/beach gear for kids and adults.
•Laundry Center with LG Steam Washer/Dryer
•Two Ice Chests on wheels for BBQing and taking on day outings.
•Propane BBQ in the Screened Lanai

Over 2200 Square feet of living space with a 3/4 acre yard to relax and enjoy your Hawai'ian getaway.

Although we are on the Wailuku River with wonderful breezes, the house is also cooled with a whole house fan, and each room has a ceiling fan, too.

Mahalo.

Kevin

Property manager

Kevin Wendt

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Wailuku river and falls view from porch.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number TA-162-075-5456-01, GE-162-075-5456-01

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness, while Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Pacific Tsunami Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gilbert Carvalho Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

Kalakaua Park - 8 min walk
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo - 4 min drive
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 5 min drive
Rainbow Falls - 5 min drive
Port of Hilo - 6 min drive

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 11 min walk
Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - 14 min walk
Cafe Pesto - 14 min walk
Kozmic Cones - 9 min walk
Puka Puka Kitchen - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front located?

This family-friendly Hilo holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Hamakua Heritage Corridor, Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Kalakaua Park. Naha Stone and East Hawaii Cultural Center are also within 10 minutes.

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nicole l.

7 Apr 2024

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

Cool little house

The house was perfect for our needs.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G., Indiana

26 Feb 2024

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

Hilo Paradise

Beautiful historic Hawaii home. Very nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kahanu H.

26 Nov 2023

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

Returning guests

This is a great spot for us. We have stayed here multiple times and hope to return again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl L.

5 Sept 2023

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

Old Hawaii Charm

It was a great house to stay in with our family. We recommend this house if you need the space and want to be close to downtown hilo town. We will be back to stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

8 Aug 2023

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

Peaceful island retreat

My family and I had a wonderful stay in this house. It was well-equipped with everything we needed for a weeklong stay in the Hilo area. We particularly appreciated the cooler, snorkel gear, and well-stocked kitchen. The lack of air conditioning was not a problem at all, as the whole-house fan and additional fans that were delivered during our stay helped keep the house very comfortable. Kevin was a wonderful host and very responsive. We would definitely recommend this house!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kevin Wendt

Super busy Cardiac RN, doctorate program student, private chef/nutritionist, and massage therapist from California.

We have been visiting other lands and cultures across the globe since the early 1980's, and always stay in private homes/villas/chalets, etc when we travel.

Enjoy your stay, wherever your travels may take you!

Mahalo!

Why they chose this property

We love historic homes, and we have lovingly restored this home for our guests from around the world to enjoy!

What makes this property unique

Walk to Hilo and the Bayfront in minutes. Our property was once King Kamehameha's private land and is home to dozens of bird species and Hawaii island's largest and oldest Lychee tree.