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Wainaku Camp Cottage

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Hilo

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Exterior
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Honoli'i Beach Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalakaua Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hilo Farmers Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hilo

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor and 2 miles (3 km) of Honoli'i Beach Park with a stay here. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Pacific Tsunami Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Honoli'i Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Kalakaua Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • East Hawaii Cultural Center - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Naha Stone - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Temple Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Puka Puka Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Wainaku Camp Cottage

Enjoy this basic but remodeled sugarcane plantation-style home, 5 minutes from downtown Hilo. This is the perfect place to come with family and friends as there are 2 homes available on the property. The homes are just off the beaten path, away from tourist areas, in a local camp neighborhood. Wonderfully situated to explore downtown Hilo and the gorgeous Hamakua Coast. Please note that there are neighborhood animal (dogs and roosters) noises that we cannot control. Earplugs are provided for your comfort.

Gorgeously remodeled home! This home has two lovely bedrooms with one double bed and one queen size bed, a queen-sized sofa sleeper and one bathroom. This home is equipped with TV, wifi, and off-street parking. Other amenities include a BBQ to enjoy while relaxing after a long day of exploring the island. There is plenty of room outside to run and play. An assortment of recreation equipment (ex. soccer ball, volleyball & net, badminton, lawn games though exact equipment varies) are provided in case you need a break from sight-seeing and want to just have some fun around the house.

This home offers basic accommodations it is not a luxury rental.
For all stays, we provide the basics (toilet paper, paper towel, shampoo, conditioner) to get you started on your vacation. It is up to the guests to replenish as needed.

This is the first or front house on the property.

This home is built so that there is amble space underneath the house (an adult can easily stand up straight). This is where the washing machine is located. Space to hang dry clothing is also provided under the house as well as racks inside the home. There is no dryer.

-Breakfast is Not provided, however coffee is provided.
-Any evidence of smoking inside the home, ashes, burns, smell of smoke upon entering the home will be charged an extra $250 cleaning fee for deep cleaning to remove all traces of cigarette smoke.
-An Additional $100 cleaning fee will be charged for guests staying 21+ days.
-Trash pick-up occurs once a week. If you have more trash than what fits in the outside trash bin, please take it to the local transfer station (a couple miles away). See information binder inside the home for transfer station details. Any trash left outside of the bin is subjects to an extra $25 trash hauling fee.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No Smoking Property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Any evidence of smoking inside the home, ashes, burns, smell of smoke upon entering the home will be charged an extra $250 cleaning fee
An Additional $100 cleaning fee will be charged for guests staying 21+ days.
It is your responsibility to dispose of any trash that does not fit in the outside bin. Trash left outside of the bin will cost an $25 hauling fee.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking Property

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number TA-184-050-7392-01, GE-184-050-7392-01

Property is also known as

Wainaku Camp Plantation Hilo
Wainaku Camp Plantation Cottage Hilo
Wainaku Camp Plantation Cottage Private vacation home
Wainaku Camp Plantation Cottage Private vacation home Hilo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wainaku Camp Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.7 mi (11-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wainaku Camp Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Wainaku Camp Cottage to the beach?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi (3-min drive) from Honoli'i Beach Park and 5 mi (13-min drive) from Onekahakaha Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Wainaku Camp Cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wainaku Camp Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Wainaku Camp Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Wainaku Camp Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Wainaku Camp Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Wainaku Camp Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Wainaku Camp Cottage to downtown Hilo?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Wainaku.

Wainaku Camp Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jenna I.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mahalo!

Great place and great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deserae N.

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

Volcano Tourney Weekend for

We loved it! Everything was great, clean and cozy! Definitely will check availability next year
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kavitha B.

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

Comfy stay

Comfortable house with good space for a family of 4. Location on the main road was noisy with lots of vehicle traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Daryl K.

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

Hilo 2024

Good location close to town….
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

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

Spartan is good

This VRBO is all of what we needed and no unnecessary frills . We were out 12 hours a day and we found a clean , organized place to sleep when we came in for the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for us- we rented both cottages. They used to belong to our family and we were in town for a graduation luau, and the house next door was the central house. So we could walk right over! Houses are nice and comfortable - but they are vintage and in the local neighborhood- so if that’s your jam, this is a good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
It was good, cottage is old, bathroom door can’t lock it, fridge outside is very dirty, so far everything is ok
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Diane N.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Older Plantation Home

The home was older than the photos. I'm a person of color; wifi password was "whitemeat###". Will not go to this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Silvio B.

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

Hilo

Nice little house. Its very close to the Hinoli surfspot. You can hear the highway and airplanes, which is a little bit sad. Also it was not completely clean. Would go again.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

HOME

It was a real nice place, comfortable, homey, clean, accessible & location very convenient to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garner

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It had character and lots of room. The location was very convenient. The host was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramona S.

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

Must Stay

Great location. I had a couple of questions that I sent via text and were answered promptly. The property was clean. Overall a very warm and welcoming space. Will definitely use this property again. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Communication
The property was fine, basic. It met our needs as we were gone all day. I really appreciated that there was coffee available and some beer in the refrigerater thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ricci B.

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

Welcome to Rooster Inn

One of the blankets look like someone blew their nose on the under side of it, a yellow discharge, sent pic to manager. A rat in the attic particles falling through the attic entrance onto the bathroom floor, sent pic to manager. Sleeping can be a little difficult, Kochi frogs at night and roosters start crowing at 3:00 am till Evening So I said Welcome to the Rooster Inn.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024