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Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 65 sq m
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Hilo, HI
- Rainbow Falls8 min drive
- University of Hawaii at Hilo8 min drive
- Port of Hilo15 min drive
- Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)16 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC
Our Tropical Retreat Guest House is a luxurious 1 bedroom, 1 full bath resort-style guest house located in one of Hilo’s premier subdivisions. Our guest house is truly a tropical paradise with a very spacious living area. The guest house opens up to a beautiful manicured tropical garden on over an acre of lush tropical gardens with numerous fruit trees, and indigenous plants found only in Hawaii.
The guest house is equipped with an air-conditioned, uncommon for vacation rentals in the area, and full-size shower-tub. The property also features a fully equipped kitchen (including gas stove with electric oven, rice cooker, blender, air fryer, toaster, coffee maker, washer and dryer, cooking utensils, drinkable filtered water system, etc), a queen size pull out sofa bed, house phone, high-speed internet, and a 50” LCD High Definition TV with Hulu live TV, Hulu on demand, ESPN, Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. The living room TV is also connected to a High Definition Surround Sound System, BlueRay player, and a Nintendo Wii Console. The 32” LCD TV in the bedroom is equipped with Hulu live TV, Hulu on demand, ESPN, Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. The guest house is also equipped with smart locks, smart smoke/carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguish, baby proof outlet covers (available when needed), and recycling station. Finally, for guest traveling with babies and infants, we offer a clean and extremely well maintained Pack-N-Play and high chair.
The guest house has its own private gated driveway, parking, and it is protected with 24/7 security monitoring for the protection of our guest and our property (there are no cameras inside the guest house or on the private back yard).
When in season, trees are loaded with bananas, Kau orange, lemon, loquat, mountain apple, coconut, tangelo, rambutan, lychee, mac nut, lime, star fruit, tangerine, breadfruit, avocado, grapefruit, and more. Not to mention a large variety of beautiful palms (Royal, Fan, Rica, Foxtail), tropical plants, and flowers. There is a screened garden house with a table and chairs in the middle of the garden for guests to enjoy a relaxing fresh air snack. The guest house is located on a gated property approximately three miles from downtown Hilo. It's more than a beautiful place to stay, it’s a lifestyle. You'll experience charming “Old Hawaii” where life is slow and easy. Our property allows you to relax in style or pursue a variety of adventures right outside. Amenities include a secluded beautiful outdoor garden. The landscaped grounds and naturalistic setting capture the tranquility and beauty of the islands where travelers can relax and experience the true Hawaii where the locals live.
Your host resides just a couple minutes up the road, and can be available in person at anytime when requested. Your host will be happy to answer questions you may have, assist you with any special needs and help you plan your stay. Your host is also happy in sharing tips on where to visit, how to get there, where to lunch and favorite local dining spots.
The property is within walking distance to a very picturesque area of East Hawaii surrounded by streams, waterfalls and off a quiet street perfect for walking or jogging. A private serene opens up to views of the garden below for ultimate relaxation. Our Retreat is a perfect Hawaiian getaway for couples celebrating their special occasion and is centrally located making it an ideal home base while exploring exotic points of interest on the island.
Hilo is famous for its warm aloha spirit, relaxed lifestyle, unique shops, art galleries and restaurants with local regional cuisine. Local attractions include Lyman Museum, East Hawaii Cultural Center, historic Palace Theatre, Pacific Tsunami Museum, Imiloa Astronomy Center, UH Hilo Performing Arts Center and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens. Hilo Farmer's Market is a favorite for fresh, local produce. The Merrie Monarch Festival, Hilo's premier hula competition, and cultural events are held annually in April. East Hawaii's black sand beaches and freshwater pools are some of the best for snorkeling, diving, surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming with turtles and tropical fish, or watching the whales offshore. Take a helicopter volcano tour or a short scenic drive to active Kilauea volcano to view a lava flow, ride horses in Waipio Valley or tour the summit and view the night skies of Mauna Kea.
Our retreat is a Non-Smoking property: Hawaii State Law dictates that all public areas are designated as smoke-free. The safety and comfort of all our guests are of the utmost importance to us. As such we have a non-smoking policy. Smoking is not allowed in any of our buildings or on the property grounds. Please inform your visitors about our non-smoking policy. Your support and cooperation to maintain a smoke-free environment.
Sorry, no pets are allowed.
The guest house is equipped with an air-conditioned, uncommon for vacation rentals in the area, and full-size shower-tub. The property also features a fully equipped kitchen (including gas stove with electric oven, rice cooker, blender, air fryer, toaster, coffee maker, washer and dryer, cooking utensils, drinkable filtered water system, etc), a queen size pull out sofa bed, house phone, high-speed internet, and a 50” LCD High Definition TV with Hulu live TV, Hulu on demand, ESPN, Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. The living room TV is also connected to a High Definition Surround Sound System, BlueRay player, and a Nintendo Wii Console. The 32” LCD TV in the bedroom is equipped with Hulu live TV, Hulu on demand, ESPN, Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. The guest house is also equipped with smart locks, smart smoke/carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguish, baby proof outlet covers (available when needed), and recycling station. Finally, for guest traveling with babies and infants, we offer a clean and extremely well maintained Pack-N-Play and high chair.
The guest house has its own private gated driveway, parking, and it is protected with 24/7 security monitoring for the protection of our guest and our property (there are no cameras inside the guest house or on the private back yard).
When in season, trees are loaded with bananas, Kau orange, lemon, loquat, mountain apple, coconut, tangelo, rambutan, lychee, mac nut, lime, star fruit, tangerine, breadfruit, avocado, grapefruit, and more. Not to mention a large variety of beautiful palms (Royal, Fan, Rica, Foxtail), tropical plants, and flowers. There is a screened garden house with a table and chairs in the middle of the garden for guests to enjoy a relaxing fresh air snack. The guest house is located on a gated property approximately three miles from downtown Hilo. It's more than a beautiful place to stay, it’s a lifestyle. You'll experience charming “Old Hawaii” where life is slow and easy. Our property allows you to relax in style or pursue a variety of adventures right outside. Amenities include a secluded beautiful outdoor garden. The landscaped grounds and naturalistic setting capture the tranquility and beauty of the islands where travelers can relax and experience the true Hawaii where the locals live.
Your host resides just a couple minutes up the road, and can be available in person at anytime when requested. Your host will be happy to answer questions you may have, assist you with any special needs and help you plan your stay. Your host is also happy in sharing tips on where to visit, how to get there, where to lunch and favorite local dining spots.
The property is within walking distance to a very picturesque area of East Hawaii surrounded by streams, waterfalls and off a quiet street perfect for walking or jogging. A private serene opens up to views of the garden below for ultimate relaxation. Our Retreat is a perfect Hawaiian getaway for couples celebrating their special occasion and is centrally located making it an ideal home base while exploring exotic points of interest on the island.
Hilo is famous for its warm aloha spirit, relaxed lifestyle, unique shops, art galleries and restaurants with local regional cuisine. Local attractions include Lyman Museum, East Hawaii Cultural Center, historic Palace Theatre, Pacific Tsunami Museum, Imiloa Astronomy Center, UH Hilo Performing Arts Center and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens. Hilo Farmer's Market is a favorite for fresh, local produce. The Merrie Monarch Festival, Hilo's premier hula competition, and cultural events are held annually in April. East Hawaii's black sand beaches and freshwater pools are some of the best for snorkeling, diving, surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming with turtles and tropical fish, or watching the whales offshore. Take a helicopter volcano tour or a short scenic drive to active Kilauea volcano to view a lava flow, ride horses in Waipio Valley or tour the summit and view the night skies of Mauna Kea.
Our retreat is a Non-Smoking property: Hawaii State Law dictates that all public areas are designated as smoke-free. The safety and comfort of all our guests are of the utmost importance to us. As such we have a non-smoking policy. Smoking is not allowed in any of our buildings or on the property grounds. Please inform your visitors about our non-smoking policy. Your support and cooperation to maintain a smoke-free environment.
Sorry, no pets are allowed.
Property manager
Raul Castro
Premier Host
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
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Pets
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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-117-179-2896-01, GE-117-179-2896-01
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About the area
Hilo
Located in Hilo, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Lyman Museum and Imiloa Astronomy Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gilbert Carvalho Park and Joint Astronomy Centre. Pacific Tsunami Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

Hilo, HI
What's nearby
- Kaumana Caves Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
- Rainbow Falls - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
- University of Hawaii at Hilo - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
- Hilo Farmers Market - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
- Port of Hilo - 15 min drive - 11.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Kozmic Cones - 9 min drive
- L & L Drive Inn - 10 min drive
- Antics Pizza - 10 min drive
- Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - 10 min drive
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Reviews
10
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
31 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debora D.
28 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilo
Debora D.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
scott m.
3 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Getaway
scott m.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Douglas A.
29 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilo Trip
Douglas A.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joseph R.
3 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean spacious stay
Joseph R.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cade
10 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cade
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ellen L.
9 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private, quiet and restful guest house
Ellen L.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Estellita A.
12 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilo visit finally
Estellita A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Richard B.
3 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 day stay
Richard B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cris T.
23 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Accommodations
Cris T.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary C.
19 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, safe area
Mary C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paula Corina r.
25 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property and neighborhood
Paula Corina r.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Keoni B.
8 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top quality
Keoni B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dennis M.
30 Sept 2018
Great stay, excellent accommodations, attentive hosts.
Dennis M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Shane S.
30 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect private getaway!
Shane S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
K P.
7 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location!
K P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie M.
30 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an awesome stay!
Stephanie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kyle K.
9 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honeymoon
Kyle K.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian O.
16 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place!
Brian O.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen
16 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Karen
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dean R.
26 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, relaxed
Dean R.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
marci a.
23 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary get away
marci a.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pelham H.
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tropical retreat
Pelham H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer N.
30 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gem in Hilo
Jennifer N.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Victoria W.
2 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay in Residential Hilo
Victoria W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
About the host
Hosted by Raul Castro

Raul and Stefanie are a young, friendly, and welcoming couple. Raul is originally from Portugal but has been in the USA since 2007 (since 2009 is Hawaii). Raul owns a medical billing company and is a graduate student from BYU Hawaii. Stefanie was born and raised in Hilo. She is an ER nurse and a graduated from University of Hawaii in Hilo. Together they have 2 amazing children. Raul and Stefanie love traveling, making new friends, and enjoy family time activities.
Languages:
English, Spanish, Portuguese
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