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Hilltop Views! Backyard Pool, 3 Bedrooms/3 Baths. Gentle Breezes. Very Private.

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Very private backyard pool w/ covered shelter, dining table and charcoal grill.
Dining table for 6 with ocean views and lovely breezes.
A centally located kitchen fully equipped for cooks!
Comfy living room, new carpeting, lots of space for visiting. Great internet/TV.
Comfy living room, new carpeting, lots of space for visiting. Great internet/TV.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6203.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Pepeekeo, HI
  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Akaka Falls
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Low Level Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom, with ensuite full bath

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom with ensuite full bath

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Second Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hilltop Views! Backyard Pool, 3 Bedrooms/3 Baths. Gentle Breezes. Very Private.

House Description
Come stay in at our park-like property on a breezy hilltop with a wide view of the ocean less than a mile distant. The pool and adjoining covered cabana is secluded and private in the backyard. The neighborhood is a pleasant but ordinary residential area on the east side of the island.
A typical older home in this former sugar plantation area, the house reflects our local Japanese legacy with shoji screens throughout the house. They allow for air flow when wanted or privacy when desired. From the carport, the ground level entry leads into a carpeted and comfortable living room. There's plenty of room here for lounging, reading or enjoying entertainment on the smart tv. Central to the home is the fully equipped kitchen. Among our guests, some professional chefs have commented how well set up the kitchen is. You can easily step from kitchen to dining room (seats 6), or to the screened lanai where another table and chairs allows for lanai dining. The lanai also has a comfortable sofa and chairs. Two bedrooms are on main floor each with an ensuite bathroom. Off from the kitchen is a small Tv room, a game room, or for reading or just snoozing. On the lower level is a bedroom with two twin beds and a petite full bathroom, and a TV.
A roomy laundry is also on the lower level.
Right out the sliding glass door from the living room is the fully fenced swimming pool and cabana shelter with table, chairs and a charcoal grill. The back yard is very private as is the rest of the property. The house sits on a small hilltop with lovely views of the ocean about a mile distant. The driveway is gated and the property is fully fenced.

ALL Guests MUST BE INCLUDED when making your reservation. (accurate number of guests)
THE HOUSE IS SOLELY FOR REGISTERED GUESTS.
NO outside visitors are allowed other than the REGISTERED GUESTS listed in your booking. If you have friends in the islands reach out to us to discuss ANY invitations of outsider guests to the house. This restriction is for liability issues, compliance with our permit to operate as a short term rental, and good neighborly relations.
AC is uncommon in this part of Hawaii because the temperatures vary from about 64 to 86 degrees year round. It's lovely, naturally! Therefore, there is no AC in this house.
Pepeekeo is north of downtown Hilo by about 7 miles. The house sits on a 3 acre parcel next to the more heavily settled area of the village. There are two convenience stores nearby and a post office. Shopping is generally done in Hilo. Nearby there is another convenience store that also serves coffee, beverages and a variety of freshly made sandwiches and wraps.
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is also near by, about a mile from the house across the highway, and runs about 5 miles long.
This botanical garden can be explored as a drive or a hike and has a lovely large park overlooking the ocean.
Akaka Falls (440 feet high) state park is in nearby Honomu, about 8 miles from the house. Volcano National Park is just under an hour to the south and the stunningly beautiful Waipio Valley is just under an hour to the north. Our "Pepeekeo House" is a good place for friends and family to base while touring the east side of our lovely Hawaii Island (The Big Island). Our place is comfortable and clean but modest in style. The Hamakau coast is our treasured gem, gorgeous and tropical!
Hawaii County STVR-19-360999 / NUC-19-1199

Property manager

Windy Aubrey
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Guests accept intrinsic risk of swimming pool!
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number TA-074-433-9456-01, GE-074-433-9456-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pepeekeo

Located in Pepeekeo, this holiday home is by the sea. Pacific Tsunami Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and Onomea Tea Company Estate. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and World Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Pepeekeo, HI

What's nearby

  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Akaka Falls - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Port of Hilo - 17 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪What's Shakin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Blue Kalo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪What's Shakin - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hilltop Views! Backyard Pool, 3 Bedrooms/3 Baths. Gentle Breezes. Very Private. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hilltop Views! Backyard Pool, 3 Bedrooms/3 Baths. Gentle Breezes. Very Private. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Views! Backyard Pool, 3 Bedrooms/3 Baths. Gentle Breezes. Very Private. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Views! Backyard Pool, 3 Bedrooms/3 Baths. Gentle Breezes. Very Private. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop Views! Backyard Pool, 3 Bedrooms/3 Baths. Gentle Breezes. Very Private. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps from Hamakua Heritage Corridor and within 3 mi (5 km) of Onomea Bay and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. Onomea Tea Company Estate and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Samantha M.

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

Great service

Communication with Randall was great. Any issues he sorted out quickly. He also gave us a huge amount of information about things to do and see. House was comfortable and relaxing with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Hawaii vacatio

We had a lovely time exploring the Big Island. Our stay was relaxing and our host, Windy, and her home were top notch.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

My Wife Asked if She Could Stay Here Again

My wife already wants to come back. We loved our stay at the house. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to create a great meal, which we chose to do. There are beaches with fantastic snorkeling in close driving distance. We saw hundreds of tropical fish of many varieties and a few sea turtles. This was my family’s favorite experience on the island. The kids loved the private pool and my wife and I loved lounging outside under the awning during light rains. At night we fell asleep to the songs of the chirping frogs. There is so much life all around you in Hilo and your right in the middle of it with this wonderful house.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

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

Private and Spacious

The house was clean, spacious, and provided many amenities. We enjoyed the beautiful landscape and felt secluded even though there were other houses around. The lenai was a favorite place to have morning coffee and listen to the wildlife. Lovely stay for a family!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary c.

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

Very private

Very private beautiful property
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee K.

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

Escape Michigan Winter-Big Island Getaway

Wonderful place to stay on the East side of the Island. Super cute. Well stocked/supplied. Clean. Fresh cut beautiful flowers on the table. We never ended up using the pool. We were way to busy doing all the things but it looked clean. The grill was great. Not a long drive to town to wander around in the market or to watch locals surf. Like to cow cuddle? That is just down the street as well. Quiet neighborhood. We like to sleep with the windows open. The night time sounds of what I am assuming are the Coqui (a small loud frog lol) did get a bit loud. Didn't bother my husband at all. I used earplugs and didn't have a problem. Just an fyi, the coffee maker is a regular coffee pot (love the timer setting). Although there was plently of ground coffee for us to use, that may not be the case always so make a note to self to buy ground and not k-cups. Hope you enjoy the peace that this place provides as much as we did.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose W.

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

Beautiful Hilltop Home near waterfalls and gardens

We enjoyed all parts of Windy's gorgeous house. Despite some rainy weather, Windy made sure to have the pool cleaned and we enjoyed a few afternoon swims. The lanai is peaceful and looks down the hillside to the sea. We loved the breezes that naturally cooled the house, and all the privacy on the grounds, as well as freat seperation of space. Windy was also very accomodating of our requests and was able to accommodate our request very quickly. Mahalo, we hope to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

bojan c.

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

just spectacular

after spending a few days in january last year i came back here the second time. this house is just perfect. i can’t really put into words the rest i always have here. it’s that feeling of peace you need to reset. it’s great for thinking
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie E.

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

Lovely Stay above Hilo

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

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

Calming

I love this place even if it has a few quirks. Very clean and well equipped. Just like the feel and the awesome lanai!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marsha N.

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

Nice house with lots of seating areas

House has lots of great seating areas. Pool was very clean. Beds were comfortable and lots of towels and extra bedding. Kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

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

Beautiful home with a private yard in a great location

My family had a wonderful time staying at the house. The location was wonderful for touring all of the sights in and around Hilo and beyond. The privacy of the property was wonderful, surrounded by trees and shrubbery. The house was spotlessly clean and well equipped with everything we needed. Having a covered parking area also made it nice for unloading luggage after dark and in the rain. We especially loved the large screened-in porch which was perfect for serving meals or just sitting and reading a book.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leighvi M.

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

As advertised

Really enjoyable. Clean, lovely place. Very responsive owner. Nga mihi mahana
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sally N.

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

Hilltop

We enjoyed the privacy afforded by this property. The use of the pool was a plus and the screened in porch was a wonderful area to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

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

Amazing location

We had a wonderful time staying there! Thank you so much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jena L.

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

Family trip

This was our second time staying at this lovely home. The home worked perfectly for our family of four. It was comfortable, clean and the location and neighborhood was great for us. The screened in lanai was our favorite place to hang out. We enjoyed fruit from the trees on site and enjoyed the pool as well. Communication with the owner was easy. Thank you for sharing your home with us. We hope to return again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

apurba p.

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

Pepeekeo treat

Great house with all the amenities. The host was super responsive and very helpful on suggestions. We had a great stay with our 2 kids (6 and 3).
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara T.

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

Big house on the Big Island

Great property for families with kids! Having a whole pool to ourselves was fun. Having 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms was convenient. Close enough to Hilo and the nearby sites.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittani S.

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

Great location

Perfect location just outside of Hilo. House was absolutely adorable, and super comfortable. We loved the uniqueness and how quaint it was. Very well equipped kitchen and very clean. The screened porches was perfect to sit outside and be protected from the bugs. Pool was a big bonus for us and the kids. We would definitely stay here again if we stay on the Hilo side of the island. We loved our stay here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian B.

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

Our Stay in Hilo

Short drive to Hilo. Great location if you like to be close yet removed from being in town. Quiet neighborhood. Kitchen is stocked with pretty much anything you could ever need. Outdoor screened porch is a great space to be. If you don't mind a real Hawaiian house that you can feel the old hawaiian history in then this is a nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Cirisse S.

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

Hilltop Views! Backyard Pool, 3 Bedrooms/3 Baths. Gentle Breezes. Very Private.

Excellent communication with host, beautiful Japanese style interior. Some of the kitchen amenities needed restocking (coffee filter) and knives required sharpening, but overall lovely stay and great for a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria E.

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

Girls merrie monarch

Perfect property, easy access, totally comfortable for a awesome ladies weekend. Goin back next year. Mahalos Ingrid for a tidy house with flowers 💐 thank you Wendy for your Aloha!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

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

Beautiful location with lots amenities and privacy.

My Wife and I love Hilo and staying here only reinforced that view. Minutes from downtown. Quiet neighborhood with lots of privacy. The grounds are beautiful and the pool was fun! Very comfortable with lots of amenities. We spent most of our time on the lanai watching the geckos hunt bugs. The house opens up widely to let in the air. The kitchen is well stocked and ready to go. A small mini mart is within walking distance if you need something quick. We would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Local Living

Our stay was wonderful! It is on the rainy side of the island, but we found little breaks in the rain to enjoy the farmers market, lava tubes, gardens, waterfalls, and beaches nearby. We felt like we were locals living in this neighborhood. The house has a nice screened in lanai where we spent most of our time when at home and enjoyed most of our dinners. It was nice to have a spot to still enjoy the outside scenery while staying dry. The rest of the house was nice, even though some of the friendly lizards did make their way in. My favorite part of all was symphony of nature sounds that lulled me to sleep every night. I even recorded it on my phone to take a little piece of Hawaii home with me! We would definitely stay at this location again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery M.

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

Awesome Property

We enjoyed our stay, very private setting. Property has old world charm with unique features not found in modern day settings. Old downtown Hilo just a short drive where you can experience the charm and history it has to offer. If you’re looking for a pleasant, private setting at an affordable price then this is your ticket !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

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