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Hilo Vacation Rental

3.0 star property
A peaceful mountain retreat where travelers can relax in comfortable rooms or explore beautiful gardens, offering a genuine connection with nature

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A spacious living area with a large brown sectional sofa, a wooden staircase, and a high ceiling with skylights. - Hilo Vacation Rental (Hilo)
A porch with green railings, two white plastic chairs, and a small table with a red object on it. - Hilo Vacation Rental (Hilo)
Property entrance - Hilo Vacation Rental (Hilo)
A bedroom with a bed, a television, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains. - Hilo Vacation Rental (Hilo)
Garden - Hilo Vacation Rental (Hilo)
Hilo Vacation Rental offers a peaceful mountain getaway with lovely gardens and free self-parking. Enjoy WiFi throughout, TV in the lobby, and express check-in/out. The serene atmosphere makes this guesthouse especially appealing.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

A bedroom with a bed, a TV on a stand, a desk, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a door.

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a desk.

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a dresser, a shelf with plants, and a window with curtains.

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Garden View

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a ceiling fan, a window, and a door.

Standard Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE ECONOMY WITH SHARED BATHROOM

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE BASIC

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

SUITE GARDEN VIEW KING BED

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Hilo, Hilo Vacation Rental is in the suburbs and in the mountains. Hilo Farmers Market and Hilo Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness. Gilbert Carvalho Park and Joint Astronomy Centre are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching. Visit our Hilo travel guide
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Map
15 Aipuni St, Hilo, HI, 96720

What's nearby

  • A waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.
    Rainbow Falls
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • A waterfall cascading into a river surrounded by lush greenery.
    Wailuku River State Park
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Kaumana Caves Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ainako Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Native Hawaiian Lava
    2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Ohana Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Crazy Grandmaz
    5 min drive
  • UH Hilo Sodexo Campus Dining Room
    5 min drive
  • Kozmic Cones
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number No Registration ID

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilo Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hilo Vacation Rental?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hilo Vacation Rental?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hilo Vacation Rental located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Kaumana Caves Park and Ainako Park. Gilbert Carvalho Park and Native Hawaiian Lava are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hilo Vacation Rental Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House was well cleaned and maintained. Sarge was very friendly. House was very quiet and peaceful. Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Pavithra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My overall experience wasn’t that great as the room had no sound insulation and we could pretty much keep hearing vehicles on the road all along and the cot wasn’t comfortable enough. I’m a sensitive sleeper and this isn’t for me, although it was a super clean property with clear instructions for check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thankful dorbrjis peaceful and comfortable place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The on site staff was qmazing and kind. Highly detailed and did his job very well. If i visit the big island again i will be staying at this rental again partly due to the staff.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place and some activity where walkable from that location like kaumana caves
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is not a hotel stay

This is not a hotel and was presented as one. The price was the same as other local hotels with more amenities and fewer check out rules or a shared bathroom. Overall average clean stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Pius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A shared house with 5 bedrooms

Big kitchen and lounge to be shared with 5 other travel parties. Very friedly and supportive care taker. Close to a not so busy road with acceptable noise level. Nice view form the balcony (if).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean-Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My main concern was the ubiquitous presence of cameras in the common areas of the house. We were warned about that peculiarity when we checked in. Nonetheless, it felt very uncomfortable to be walking around knowing you were recorded on a continuous basis. Otherwise, the property was pleasant, in very good shape and clean. Support was available, if and when needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The general location of this house was great. Close to Hilo shoreline (not really walkable though, walkable to some sites like rainbow falls) and easy to get anywhere you want. Checking in was incredibly easy and check out was not demanding. The interior was what I expected for the price, comfortable. You also have access to general living areas which include a full shared kitchen. They also had some on-site parking. The main issue I had was with the noise. Although it is only a two-lane road outside it is loud. And since there is no A/C (which is normally no problem in HI) you have to have the windows open to stay cool. Although they did provide ear plugs I ended up having to sleep with my noise-cancelling headphones. So if you are a light sleeper be prepared. Overall I was satisfied with the experience and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

EMMANUEL

Liked: Cleanliness
Pros: 1. The House is Very Clean, Spacious and Affordable. 2. The House is close to downtown Hilo i.e., The Hilo Farmer’s Market, Stores, Bars and Restaurants. Cons: 1. The House is along Kaumana Drive, a very busy thoroughfare especially on weekdays at the early hours of the morning. We read other people’s review on the House concerning the Noise. We thought they were highly exaggerated. They were not. The House did provide earplugs in the room. 2. The House has cameras in the Common Areas. This was disclosed in the description of the House and in the Rental Agreement. One evening, my shoes were moved from one level of the shoe rack to another less than an hour of arrival. We were reminded via text to turn-off lights when leaving a room/space. We have no issue with shoes being moved or being reminded to turn-off lights. However, it left us with the feeling that our actions and movements were being watched and monitored constantly. In our opinion, it felt creepy! In conclusion, will we ever stay in this place again? No.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my first time staying at the property. The shared bathroom and shared kitchen was concern at first, but I got used to after the first night. On the first night, there was another guest sleeping on the couch in the shared living room. That MF snored like a loud dying pig. The walls are not that thick and I could hear him from my room. But, liked that the room opened to the balcony. The room, Room 2, where I stayed was close to a highway so the traffic noise was bearable, but the traffic died down in the evening. The balcony also has two plastic Adirondack chairs where I sat every morning watching the sunrise, if you could look beyond the power cables that sometimes interfered with the view. The property was within 20 min of where I needed to go. There’s a McDonald’s with an all-day/all-night drive through; would get my coffee and breakfast and sit on the balcony waiting for the sunrise. It would be nice to have a Keurig that is connected to the plumbing so no need to refill. There’s also a full size fridge/freezer where you can store your leftovers.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place for the $!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Victor

Was very difficult to sleep with all the traffic passing by. Not sure that is fixable but a downside to staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Puragra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

David Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The start of the stay started off well with Sarge, the property manager, and all, with him cooking for us and welcoming us in. The rules were very strict in having no outter footwear inside the house. The property was nice with a stray cat, named White Knight, being around the property to be there during your stay. However, things went downhill when we found out that one of our friends was hit on by Sarge, which made her feel uncomfortable. We were caught off guard by this action and let the other guests who went there with us, to be cautious and watch over her.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything!! Only note, the road noise was loud
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The house was very quiet and clean. Which was a plus for me. I had the liberty to help myself with a cup of Joe every morning I stayed there. I loved that.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The house was very clean and very quiet. It had everything you needed to cook. The plus side was a pot of coffee in the morning with a water dispenser. Also, very convenient when your out almost everyday. I would definitely stay here again because it just felt very hommy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JRoyal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay. Our room was very nice and clean, as was the bathroom. The location was very convenient to downtown Hilo, as well. I would recommend this as a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the convenience of how easy it was checking in and getting in as well as the caretaker super nice guy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy and property management was very friendly. All went very good and loved that the property had a/c!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property is located within walking distance of Hilo. Just a 30 minutes walk to downtown or 7 minute drive!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hilo 2022

A comfortable, clean and pleasant place to stay while in Hilo. Easily accessible by public transport from downtown Hilo.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022