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Home Brought Back to Life Hidden Off One of Hilo's Main Streets.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fitness facility
Smart TV
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home Brought Back to Life Hidden Off One of Hilo's Main Streets.

Aloha! We are Keone and Yonnell Farias. We were both born and raised here on this wonderful island. We welcome you to our beautiful re-done home and would be happy to share with you our favorite places. Located in a quiet neighborhood of Waiakea Uka, we are a short 10-minute ride from the airport, 35 minutes to the Volcano, and just a few minutes from local grocery stores and eateries!
Like the house we grew up in..3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, open living room, nostalgic family room, kitchen opens to the dining room, huge yard with fruit trees, and beautiful local garden. A flag lot off one of Hilo's main streets leaves easy access yet privacy for your getaway.
There is a nice story behind Maunaleo, Keone would run pass this home from teen years to adulthood, he would always admire the fruit trees in the yard. One day a year ago, he saw it was for sale. We quickly called the realtor and put in a bid for it. We were blessed to get it. For a year we called it our "new, old house", our "work in progress". We talked to many of the neighbors who gave us the history of the place, we decided to keep some its nostalgic beauty. We put a lot of love, a lot of hard, long workdays, and it finally got to where it is. Now we'd like to share it with you!
We're sad to add this to our message to guests but care about your security and hard-earned money: We are a legally registered property, all bookings are only done on rental sites, we would not solicit through social media messaging. Please do not book or send money through them.


Property manager

Property Manager/Owner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-109-573-3248-01, TA-109-573-3248-01

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Home Brought Back to Life Hidden Off One of Hilo's Main Streets

About the neighborhood

Map
Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Hilo Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Port of Hilo - 13 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zippy's Hilo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Daiichi Ramen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Brought Back to Life Hidden Off One of Hilo's Main Streets. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home Brought Back to Life Hidden Off One of Hilo's Main Streets.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Brought Back to Life Hidden Off One of Hilo's Main Streets.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home Brought Back to Life Hidden Off One of Hilo's Main Streets. located?

This family-friendly Hilo vacation home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hilo Municipal Golf Course. Joint Astronomy Centre and Imiloa Astronomy Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Home Brought Back to Life Hidden Off One of Hilo's Main Streets. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

aocra o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and enjoyable
Very quiet and peacefull. Homely , well equiped. Lovely lime tree. Host responded quickly to messages abd were very helpfull. AO Team here for Outrigging World Championships.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edmina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cook
So comfortable and nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Huntersville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely home located close to shopping and restaurants. Large bedrooms enough to accommodate my family of 5 adults more space if needed. The home was very clean, the kitchen well equipped. We liked the covered vehicle carport. A plus on a rainy day. The host communicated well answering questions and concerns. We would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet neighborhood
We enjoyed the accommodations! It worked well for our two night trip to explore the Volcano National Park and the town of Hilo. Everything was as stated. Thank you for opening up your home to us. We would definitely stay again if in the area. Mahalo
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
The property was exactly as advertised and extremely clean and well-kept. The location was a little tricky, but the host’s instructions helped us find it easily. The neighborhood was nice and quiet and we had a great weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne G., Backus, mn

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent volcano trip
House is clean and was in a great location by the airport. Close to restaurants and volcano. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
spacious rental house
We really enjoyed our stay here. It accommodated our family of five with plenty of space. The kitchen amenities and washer and dryer were great. It is set back off the road so we did not have any road noise. It does not have air conditioning but does have fans. With the windows open, there was great air flow and we did not need the AC. You can hear the frogs at night but we enjoyed it and it never kept us awake at night. The location was close to Walmart, restaurants, shopping, and a central location to explore the island. The owners promptly responded to any questions we had. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
We had a wonderful stay at this house! The property was clean, check-in was easy, and the property had everything we needed. It was our first time on the island, and this home made our stay in Hilo a memorable experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well it was my 2nd time with Vrbo and the process was easy to follow
It was a nice 3 bedroom house with lots of lounging space and big yard.Yonnell was very nice when we extended for one more day
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Generally we are happy with our staying of 3 nights. The house is neat , clean and quiet. Owner provided a lot of cooking essentials our family is able to make simple meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alaina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely great home away from home! Fully functional home with amenities. Beautiful property with citrus trees, lots of chirpy frogs, and great access to all of Hilo. No air conditioning, but there are tons of windows and the cross breeze is so pleasant. Being in a neighborhood, there are quiet times which is so nice!

10/10 Excellent

June D K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best Stay!
This property is amazing, inside and out. Though we didn't hang out in the yard, we appreciated the flowers and fruit tress on the property. My sister was especially enthralled with the anthuriums, they inspired her to visit the Farmer's Market and buy some to take back to O'ahu. The inside of the house had more than we needed! So much space yet we didn't feel like we were isolated from each other. We definitely had fun playing "Family Feud" every night, so much I had to remind my 'ohana to "Shush!!" and remind them of the Quiet Neighbor rules. The welcoming makana was much appreciated after spending hours on the road - mahalo!! Beds were comfortable, fans much appreciated when it got muggy. Weirdly enough the coqui frogs didn't bother us. We all adored the barn door in the master bathroom, it is gorgeous! We felt very much at home, very welcomed and appreciate the property owners sharing their home with us. We definitely will keep this property in mind for future trips to Moku o Keawe. Mahalo from the Kaleponi 'Ohana!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation stay from the continent
It had a beautiful yard! And the carpet was really soft in the living room. Although there was LFA in the kitchen on the counter. At night we weren’t to worried about the coqui frogs making noise, sleep was not an issue. Beds were awesome to sleep on, very comfortable in all rooms! Traveling to downtown was fast and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilo getaway
We had such a wonderful time. The house was perfect and cozy. Quiet neighborhood. The place was clean. The property manager replies relatively quick with any questions you may have.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the spacious home and the enclosed airy sitting room off the dinning room. Very nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

sandra m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, quiet neighborhood! Loved the place!
Recommend this home for visiting Hilo!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very blessed
Everything was clea and efficient. The property manager was very helpful. They reach out to you and share their Aloha in everyway. Trust me , you will be pleased with the home and experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Comfortable
Our family stayed here and it was perfect for our needs: quiet, back from the main road, lovely fruit trees in the yard, coquis lulling us to sleep at night and so clean and well equipped with everything we could possibly need. Even a lovely little welcome bag from the hosts with local goodies. This was a long awaited vacation for us and our lodging in this sweet home did not disappoint. After long days out exploring the island, we came "home" to comfort and quiet. Would definitely recommend this home away from home to others!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Starnani L., Honolulu, HI

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay
When we arrived at this vacation home, we were greeted with some island treats. The home is very beautiful and the yard was filled with life. The kitchen was clean and it had what we needed to cook. I slept in the room that had 2 beds and it was comfy. Theres a 2nd living room/playroom that was perfect for us when we were jamming the Ukulele and playing cards. FYI You can find the cards in the kitchen drawer near the door. This is an amazing place to stay when visiting Hilo, HI. So if your thinking about staying at this place, I highly recommend it. Also the owners are very friendly and welcoming. Mahalo Yonnell for your understanding and we will surely be staying here again. We appreciate you-- The ladies from Waianae 🤙🏽
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property in a convenient are for activities around Hilo. Owners were great with great communication. House was very clean, had everything we needed Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maida L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved everything about this house!
Stayed here with my family and loved everything! Great communication with Yonnell. Amazing location, safe and close to UH Hilo. House was renovated well and super clean. Modern, simple decorations. Had all of the important things - linen, rice cooker, games, shampoo, soap, laundry soap, beach towels, etc. Wonderful gift bag with local treats. Enjoyed the photo book with Maunaleo’s story! Hope to stay here again! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
This house really fit our family of 4 with addition of grandparents. The owner did an amazing job updated the house and the modern meet traditional blended in together very well. The yard is huge and very enjoyable. If you like to stay to experience local Hawaiian life, I highly recommended this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Skip S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice typical Hilo home
The home is nicely updated, very clean and comes with everything you need. The pet goat next door was cute and we loved the frogs!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neela K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home!
The house was very nicely renovated but also homey and comfortable with a cool breeze at night. There was plenty of space for five unrelated adults to sleep in separate beds. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed and there were plenty of bath and bedroom linens available. The hosts provided homey touches, such as a welcome bag of goodies and a book about themselves and the house. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return to the same house in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Sheri T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Trip
We enjoy staying at Maunaleo. It was just perfect for our visit. I will be definitely be staying there again when I need a place when in town. It was located in a central area that was accommodating for my business that I needed to get done while in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022