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Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home

Enter the home onto the grand lanai (porch) which is fully screened in and offers a view of the manicured acre with Hilo Bay views in the distance. Through the front doors you'll be greeted by our huge living room. The original hardwood floors and plantation era architectural details are unique to Hilo homes from the 1920s and 1930s. This huge living area has a game table with board games available, a large flat-screen TV and DVD player, high-speed WiFi internet and luxurious lounging area big enough for your whole family. NOTE: there are no TV channels so bring your streaming login info!

There are four bedrooms and two bathrooms in the home that are artfully decorated with historic representations of 'old Hawaii'. The kitchen at the back of the house is bright and full of windows to take in your Hawaiian landscape. The kitchen is fully stocked with anything you may need to cook a big meal or heat up your restaurant leftovers. Seating for 6 at the kitchen table with additional seating on the lanai or at the living room game table.

My Hilo Home is planted with lots of tropical fruiting trees and plants. Enjoy juicy pineapples from our pineapple patch in summer months, tangy lychee from our ancient lychee tree in spring and citrus in the winter. There is also a breadfruit tree for those adventurous travelers who want to try a unique starch (please follow in-house instructions on preparing the difficult fruit!).

Four comfortable bedrooms line one side of the private home. Three of the bedrooms have queen size beds and the fourth has two twin beds (max occupancy is 8 guests). Each of the two bathrooms has a marble shower and one bathroom has a small bathtub. A pack-n-play is available for our guests with babies. The kitchen has an electric cook-top, electric oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and washer/dryer for laundry. All kitchen dishes and small appliances are available for your use. The house is immaculately cleaned between guests (at check-out) and mid-stay cleaning is an optional add-on.

This is a Hawaii County licensed short term rental.
TA-122-010-0096-01
STVR-19-347054
NUC-19-333

Property manager

Salt Water Vacations, Hilo, Hawaii.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 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 3260080140000, GE-122-010-0096-01, TA-122-010-0096-01

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home Hilo
Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home Private vacation home
2624-191409

About the neighborhood

Map
Hilo, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • Kalakaua Park - 13 min walk
  • Rainbow Falls - 5 min drive
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 6 min drive
  • Coconut Island Park - 6 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪L & L Drive Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Pesto - ‬19 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.

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation 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.

Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Walk in time - Colonial Days
Worth Going Back to. I will miss the view from the kitchen. So very little time! Next time, if there will be a next time, a 7 night stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious Country Home
Lots of room to be very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline E.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness
My Hilo Home
The house was charming. The screen porch was a great place to hang out and relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley and Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lanai lounging
It was a lovely house to spend nearly 2 weeks in. We thoroughly enjoyed staying here. We picked lots of fruit from the property, lounged on the lanai, and had fun watching the planes and geckos eating insects. The large yard was very nice to have young children use up some energy. The proximity to the downtown and beaches, while still being 'out of town,' was excellent.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet family getaway in Hilo
We just wrapped up our wedding and wanted a few quiet days with family to unwind from all the festivities. This house was unique, large enough for our family of 5 adults & 2 kids, great views and a bit quirky/historical in All the best ways. My only critique is that while there are lots of eating tables in different areas, there isn’t one big enough for everyone to sit at if you have a group bigger than 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy C., Westminster, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Plantation house
I can’t say enough about the amazing plantation house! Our daughter and her family joined us for part of our stay. We spent evenings in the large screened in porch, enjoying the skies and all the fun night sounds. Even the frogs😉 loved the little black and white cat that visited us daily! The location was ideal for us as well. Able to drive to the volcano park easily. And along to coast to Waimea We would definitely recommend My Hilo House!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie N., Sacramento, CA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilo holiday
A very spacious plantation house with character and charm. Well-equipped kitchen with lots of prep space. Little bit of noise from traffic on the road, but otherwise lovely and quiet. Pleasant outdoor lanai to enjoy the lush gardens. Minor suggestions: the grill could use a clean and some paintwork needs to be done in the kitchen and bathrooms. Overall, a great place to stay on the outskirts of Hilo with a view of the harbor.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serena N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love My Hilo Home
My Hilo Home was everything and more than we expected.It truly was our home away from home.Minutes from downtown Hilo but seemed miles away -peaceful,quiet and the grounds are lovely.We picked oranges and passionfruit from the yard.Fabulous place!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keni S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

valerie m.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilo Stay
Most of the time pictures on VRBO make the house look bigger than it actually is...not the case here! This place is great! Wonderful kitchen with fantastic view, awesome screened in porch and comfortable beds! Easy access to Hilo town and just a 2 mile run up to Rainbow Falls. We had such a relaxing time! Note: there is a really sweet kitty who apparently is not supposed to be fed but sure is a lover!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Karen A., Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness
Beauty of our Hawaiian Islands
Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holli C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House, Great Location!
Lots of room to spread out. We loved the Lanai💕
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Doris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plantation Homecoming
House was clean and well stocked but yard was overgrown almost to the knees. We had 4 children under 12 that could not play outside. Called the property manager who said she’ll request yard work but no one came. Our stay was for one week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Nicholas S.

Rustic Stay in Hilo
Overall we really enjoyed our trip to Hawaii, but we spent most of our time away from the house. Upon arrival, it was very warm inside, even with all of the windows open and fans running; after the first day, the weather cooled off a bit and got cloudier, which seemed to help with the indoor temperature for the rest of our stay. While some may very much enjoy the charm/rustic nature of this house, it wasn't exactly what we were expecting - the frogs at night were extremely loud, we dealt with flying termites and ants in the bedrooms and kitchens, and we encountered multiple geckos in the kitchen, which left their droppings on various surfaces (and if not cleaned up promptly, a stream of ants would soon be seen). A cat also came by every time we ate a meal in the home, which was a bit of a nuisance. On the plus side, it was located very close to downtown Hilo and Rainbow Falls, and it was about a 45 minute drive to Volcanoes National Park (which was awesome!). Overall it wasn't a great fit for us, and we would not stay again. However, if you're into more of a camping/rustic feel, I think you'd be quite satisfied.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilo home
Lovely home and location. Would do again. Great for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Buffi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a charming place
Our family and us all traveled from Texas to Hawaii to celebrate our wedding. This house was perfect for our needs and allowed us to all stay in one location together. We loved the fact the house had alot of charm and enjoyed the porch and views. We had to contact the house management a couple of times and they were easy to get ahold of and promply addressed our needs. They were very personable as well. Thank you for such a great experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom H., Flagler Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

George L.

Hilo house
Nice place but more essentials would be nice ie. Toilet paper, condiments, foil and the bbq was filthy and wouldn't heat up.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pascal D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant house
Very pleasant house, withe large rooms, with nice furniture. The kitchen is a bit old and there are only 2 restrooms in the bathrooms, for 8 person's it's not enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francisco R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay in Hilo
We appreciated staying at My Home in Hilo. Everything about it was excellent but especially the veranda and the kitchen. The location and ambiance of the space was perfect. So appreciated the super responsiveness of the management company. We have already recommended this space to others who we know visit the Big Island...and look forward to our own return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

charles s., Newtown, CT

Liked: Cleanliness
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