Hilo Home Base - 3 Miles to State Park & Beach!

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A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a fan.
An outdoor patio with a glass table and metal chairs, a blue garage door, and a lush green garden.
A two-story house with a front yard and a large tree behind it.
A spacious living room with a sectional sofa, wooden dining table, and chairs. There is a ceiling fan, large windows with blinds, and a framed artwork on the wall.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV stand. There are ceiling fans, a dining area with a table and chairs, and large windows with blinds.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to University of Hawaii at Hilo

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Refrigerator
  • Off-street parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hilo Municipal Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Hilo

Hilo is home to this holiday home. Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens and University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center. Joint Astronomy Centre and Imiloa Astronomy Center are also worth visiting.
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Map
Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Hilo Municipal Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port of Hilo - 9 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zippy's Hilo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hilo Pizza Co. - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilo Home Base - 3 Miles to State Park & Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilo Home Base - 3 Miles to State Park & Beach!?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilo Home Base - 3 Miles to State Park & Beach! on 10 Mar 2027 start from AU$794, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hilo Home Base - 3 Miles to State Park & Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hilo Home Base - 3 Miles to State Park & Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilo Home Base - 3 Miles to State Park & Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hilo Home Base - 3 Miles to State Park & Beach! located?

Situated in Hilo, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of University of Hawaii at Hilo, University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens and Hilo Municipal Golf Course. University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center and Prince Kuhio Plaza are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location close to town. Host was responsive and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It was a very old house a lot of the utilities were very fragile laundry room located under house, but all in all we had a great stay it was in a quiet neighborhood and very relaxing setting for a house. I would recommend this vacation home
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
I felt the home was okay but it’s really an older house. They did update it but it could use a few more repairs. They need to update the shower handle it was broken. And the kitchen cabinets need to be really cleaned, could smell the roach droppings. Also the fan was filthy. But the bed was comfortable. The house was overall clean. And we were able to check in earlier.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Great location and wonderful property manager. Mahalo!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Central location to all of the places we wanted to experience; very spacious and included all the items we needed to use for our short stay. We also appreciate the early check -in which made our schedule on Day 1 perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hilo vacation

Rental was clean and spacious. The area was quiet and convenient to get yo grocery stores and places of interest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is clean but it is an older home. The home has beach chairs, snorkle gear and a cooler which makes it nice to explore and have beach days. There were lots of games with two TVs in the home for entertainment on vacation. The home is an interesting layout with the laundry room under the kitchen. You have to go outside down the stairs and go under the house. The home does not have air conditioning. During our stay, the weather was very humid which made it hotter than normal. Hilo usually is cooler so this was not normal. Overall this home is clean, easy to get to and check in and out was super easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great host

Host was very accommodating. Place was as listed. Clean/ quiet neighborhood
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cute, comfortable Hawaiian cottage

Thom's place was in a very quiet and safe neighborhood in the Hilo area. Centrally located. The cottage was older, but well kept and clean. Great for a short stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Very convenient locations, comfortable and quite home. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home in the heart of HILO!

Check in was easy, home was close and easy to access. Cute quiet neighborhood. Loved the comfort of this home, great equipped kitchen, washer and dryer on property, beds are so comfortable. Home was clean but not too "Fancy". Would rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Second Stay

Needed a last minute place to stay while visiting family. Remembered we stayed at this location in 2022 and loved it! Booked it and within days we were checked in and extremely comfortable. Always cozy and clean. Enjoyed our stay immensely. Mahalo, Thom!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location but dusty

Cute house, easy to get to, convenient location, but dusty and with some roaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2025
From the Owner: "Hello, sorry for the delayed response—I had a family emergency. I’ll speak with the property manager about the dust and will arrange for professionals to treat the home for bugs. Thank you."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good spot. Very central. Was dropping off child at U of Hilo. Was a perfect location for that.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big island Hawaii experience

Everything is fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Loved this place. House was very clean and had everything we needed for the weekend. Neighborhood was very quiet and peaceful. Loved sitting outside at night and stargazing. Would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review on Property

This property was Perfect. Very cozy and quaint. House was very clean as well. Perfect location near Hilo town and airport. Neighborhood quiet and safe. Host was very communicative and accommodating. Will definitely book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

This house was a great place for our 3-day visit to Hilo and the east side of the Big Island. The location is great, and easy to find. The house had everything we needed, and gave us a good sleep and start/end to our days. We didn't spend much time there during the day, as we were out seeing the volcano, driving to the south end of the island, and looking around Hilo. We had a wonderful visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home like

It was a convenient/quiet location (except for the koki frogs). It brought back memories (growing up in the area) and having friends that lived on the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feel like a local!

This property made me feel like what it would feel like to be a local. It's an older Hawaiian house in a well kept, quiet neighborhood. I liked the big widows we kept open and a few mornings hearing the rain was so soothing. It was a relaxing place for my family after long days sightseeing. I appreciated the driveway and covered parking since it rained quite a bit during our stay. We had a great time here! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
A little outdated and grimey. Feels like going to grandmas house. But a nice quiet neighborhood!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

it's a pretty old property with inspects

I didn't expect the house is that old and we found some cockroaches in the kitechen, even a few in the microwave machine. As a result, we gave up using the kiteched after the first night. One cockroach even climbed into my suitcase and I found that in my next spot. Maybe in Hilo, it's very normal to see cockroach while I prefer a clearner house.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience, as we understand how concerning and uncomfortable that must have been. The home is professionally cleaned before each stay and receives routine pest control service, and we’ll be following up with our team to ensure this is addressed thoroughly. We wish you had reached out during your stay, as we would have been happy to take immediate steps to resolve the issue and make your visit more comfortable. We appreciate your feedback as we continue working to improve the guest experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

From okay to GREAT!

When we first arrived, I wasn't sure if I would be comfortable in this house but I soon grew to love being here. We had a staycation in Hilo and loved it. My favorite moment was when a waitress at Hawaiian Style Cafe told me to bring my Tupperware next time to pack my leftovers. So I'm guessing staying in a residential area made me look and feel like a local! Also, I know that many people commended THOM for all he did to make our stay even better.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Hilo Happy

We had a great stay in this lovely Hawaiian home on a quiet street minutes from everything we wanted to do in Hilo. The house had huge windows and a great breeze even though it was a raining several days of our visit. The beds and furniture were tasteful and comfortable with large rooms. The back yard had a wall of vegetation which made it private and so quiet. Covered parking was really appreciated in the rain. Thom was so kind and offered insight and advice about the Big Island. He was flexible about check in and check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit my daughter

Nice property but no oven. Did not select damage protection but was still charged for it. Check in instructions never made it to my email. Property mgr gave excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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