Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home

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A modern house with a flat roof, large windows, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and a palm tree.
A two-story house with a metal roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various tropical plants.
A balcony with wicker furniture, a wooden bench, and a view of greenery.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.
A covered outdoor area with a glass table and wicker chairs, overlooking a green landscape.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Kalakaua Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mokupapapa Discovery Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Hilo Farmers Market
    ‪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

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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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching, birdwatching and ecotours.
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Map
Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Kalakaua Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Naha Stone - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mokupapapa Discovery Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Wailoa River State Park Hawaii - 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
  • ‪Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Temple Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Puka Puka Kitchen - ‬18 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 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 138 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in Hilo in a gated area but still close enough to walk to town. Met the neighbors who are so friendly. We were able to pick fruits from the yard and enjoy them. Great location for many activities. Communication was easy with the host. Didn’t realize when we booked that there was no AC and the house was very hot at first. They do provide many fans which helped but if you have a hot night like our first one sleeping was difficult. Lots of frogs making noise outside so that took awhile and ear plugs to get use to but having the windows open helps with air flow and to cool the house. Overall lovely older home with beautiful yard and huge screened in porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026
Mahalo for your review! Like most places in East Hawaii, this property does not have AC. It’s really not needed in our very mild climate, where daytime high temps rarely climb above 83 degrees and night time lows are in the 60s. Opening windows and turning on fans are usually all that is needed for comfortable temperatures. We are so happy that you enjoyed your visit, and we hope to host you next time you visit Hilo! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo & Poipu, HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 July 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazingly spectacular

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

10/10 Excellent

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 July 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Big Island retreat with historic charm

The house is truly remarkable - a historic gem that doesn't disappoint. The large kitchen has a wonderful view and you can spend a lot of time on the Lanai and soak in both old and new. Great place with lots of room and tons and charm!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2023
Mahalo nui for your review, James. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation rental

We loved staying at this lovely vacation home. It was clean, comfortable and cozy! So much Hilo charm. Huge space, especially loved the wrap around screened-in porch. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2024
Mahalo for your review, Susie. We're glad you enjoyed your visit and look forward to hosting you on future trips to Hilo :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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