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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Golf
Smart TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Hilo, HI
  • Rainbow Falls
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hilo

In Hilo .You'll find Kaumana Caves County Park and Pu'u 'O'o Trail within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Kaumana Caves Park and Ainako Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Kaumana Caves County Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kaumana Caves Park - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Rainbow Falls - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 15 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪L & L Drive Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Antics Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - ‬10 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.

Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away

We look forward to welcoming you to the Big Island of Hawaii. The Ocean View Tropical Ranch provides a private vacation retreat with all the comforts of home for visitors and travelers to the Big Island of Hawaii seeking an alternative to the 'resort' atmosphere, where you won’t feel like a tourist.

Our Ocean View Tropical Ranch is a luxurious 2-bedroom, 1 full bath resort-style guest house located in one of Hilo’s premier subdivisions. Our guest house is truly a tropical paradise with a very spacious living area. The guest house covered lanai opens to a beautiful manicured 5 acres of mesmerizing views of pastureland merging with the endless expanse of the ocean, commanding jaw-dropping vistas of the Pacific Ocean, Hilo Bay, and the stunning coastline. The guest house offers a lifestyle that embraces both country living and the conveniences of being in town.

The guest house features a fully equipped kitchen (including an electrical range, rice cooker, blender, toaster, coffee maker, washer and dryer, cooking utensils, etc.), a queen-size pull-out sofa bed, high-speed internet, and a 70” LCD High-Definition TV with Hulu live TV, Hulu on demand, ESPN, Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. The larger bedroom is equipped with a comfortable King Size bed and a 58” High-Definition equipped with Hulu live TV, Hulu on demand, ESPN, Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. The second bedroom is equipped with a comfortable Queen Size bed and a 32” TV equipped with Hulu live TV, Hulu on demand, ESPN, Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. The guest house is also equipped with smart locks, smart smoke/carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguisher, and baby proof outlet covers (available when needed). Finally, for guests travelling with babies and infants, we offer a clean and extremely well-maintained Pack-N-Play with removable changing stations and napper.

The guest house has its own private entrance, parking, and it is protected with 24/7 security monitoring for the protection of our guest and our property (there are no cameras inside the guest house).

The guest house is located on a private road approximately three miles from downtown Hilo. It's more than a beautiful place to stay, it’s a lifestyle. You'll experience charming “Old Hawaii” where life is slow and easy. Our property allows you to relax in style or pursue a variety of adventures right outside. The landscaped grounds and naturalistic setting capture the tranquility and beauty of the islands where travelers can relax and experience the true Hawaii where the locals live.

Your host resides in the main house of the property and will personally greet you and handle your personalized access when you arrive. Your host will answer questions you may have, assist you with any special needs and help you plan your stay. Your host is also happy in sharing tips on where to visit, how to get there, where to lunch and favorite local dining spots.

The property is within walking distance of a very picturesque area of East Hawaii surrounded by streams, waterfalls and off a quiet street perfect for walking or jogging. A private serene open to views of the garden with beautiful ocean view below for ultimate relaxation. Our Retreat is a perfect Hawaiian getaway for couples celebrating their special occasion and is centrally located making it an ideal home base while exploring exotic points of interest on the island.

Hilo is famous for its warm aloha spirit, relaxed lifestyle, unique shops, art galleries and restaurants with local regional cuisine. Local attractions include Lyman Museum, East Hawaii Cultural Center, historic Palace Theatre, Pacific Tsunami Museum, Imiloa Astronomy Center, UH Hilo Performing Arts Center and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens. Hilo Farmer's Market is a favorite for fresh, local produce. The Merrie Monarch Festival, Hilo's premier hula competition, and cultural events are held annually in April. East Hawaii's black sand beaches and freshwater pools are some of the bests for snorkeling, diving, surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming with turtles and tropical fish, or watching the whales offshore. Take a helicopter volcano tour or a short scenic drive to active Kilauea volcano to view a lava flow, ride horses in Waipio Valley or tour the summit and view the night skies of Mauna Kea.

Our retreat is a Non-Smoking property: Hawaii State Law dictates that all public areas are designated as smoke-free. The safety and comfort of all our guests are of the utmost importance to us. As such we have a non-smoking policy. Smoking is not allowed in any of our buildings or on the property grounds. Please inform your visitors about our non-smoking policy. Your support and cooperation to maintain a smoke-free environment.

Sorry, no pets are allowed.

Property manager

Raul Castro

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Solar energy
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets 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
This property uses solar energy
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. This property uses solar energy. 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-117-179-2896-01, GE-117-179-2896-01, 250061520000

Frequently asked questions

How close is Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.2 mi (17-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away?

As of May 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away on May 11, 2025 start from $150.0, excluding 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.

Does Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away to the beach?

This vacation home is 6.7 mi (17-min drive) from Honoli'i Beach and 8.3 mi (19-min drive) from Onekahakaha Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away to downtown Hilo?

This vacation home is 3.1 mi away from Hilo.

Embrace the soothing trade winds & let the ocean breeze carry your worries away Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

keren l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recomanded

Very clean and well equiped with all needed in kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn F., Bainbridge Island, WA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Beautiful property, probably one of the cleanest VRBO’s that we have stayed in. Great communication with hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jewlian U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leilani T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serenity with a view!

Despite our short stay, we were delighted with the coziness and peaceful surroundings. We especially enjoyed the outdoor deck. The host was quick to respond, check-in/out was an easy. We were thankful for the guide provided in the home, one of the best we’ve seen thus far. Would recommend buying groceries ahead of time if your goal is to relax and enjoy a ‘home away from home’ staycation.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Assri S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent rental

Overall Great rental. Very clean, well organized and well thought out. Host was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith and Karen G., Lodi, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Stay

This cute guest house was very clean. The home was well-stocked. The views are very nice. The home is up the hill from Hilo, but the drive down to town is easy. We would definitely stay here again the next time we travel to the Big Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Find

This is a clean, spacious property with a great view and attractive furnishings. Upon arrival we noticed a minor concern and Rauel immediately came and fixed it. Otherwise we had no issues and just enjoyed being in such a comfortable place. The trip to downtown Hilo is easy; the owners' recommendations that we followed were spot on. We would not hesitate to come again or recommend a stay to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Allison P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

RaeLynn/Dennis B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot

Clean, comfortable, well appointed and great views. My grandkids loved the goats and chicken. It’s a ways into town but cooler up on the hill. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mukund N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious House with a Beautiful View

Our family of four stayed here for 2 nights and really enjoyed the place. The house is quite spacious with two bedrooms and a large kitchen area. It also has a nice view from the porch, which can be great in the evenings. (Watch out for the aggressive rooster that wants to be fed every time you have something in the porch).The place is close to Volcanoes National Park, Hilo Bay, Rainbow Falls and the Japanese gardens. We brought some groceries and cooked and ate at the place and had a good time.I will strongly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, quite place with goats on backyard, and overlooking the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular views and accomodations.

Pure aloha radiates throughout the owners and park like acres., Comfort and location very well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jai'lani B., Canyon Lake, US

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Views & Clean Modern Hale

What a perfect place to stay for our Ohana vacation! The hosts were so welcoming and kind. The house was clean and more than enough kitchen utensils. Even had a rice cooker which was so convenient. Definitely the best place to stay when visiting Hilo, Hawai’i!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Property was very clean and the lanai had a beautiful view. Some cute goats would also run by next door in a fenced in property that was so cute. Wonderful stay for our family. Mahalo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home!!

This home was perfect in every way for our trip. Comfortable, accommodating, picturesque, and we loved the friendly animals.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place to stay

We loved this beautiful area and it was close to many of the hikes and places we wanted to visit. House was very clean and exactly as listed and host was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful, very comfortable, clean, updated space!

My family of 3 very much enjoyed the peace and quiet, backyard deck (with amazing view) for eating meals, plenty of space, comfortable beds and clean linens, as well as the beach towels to make our visit effortless-- just what you want on vacation. The instructions were very clear for what to look for when at the home/parking and entering. The host/hostess understand what travelers are hoping for when on vacation-- Very relaxing, comfortable, quiet and peaceful. Location is up the hill from Hilo and removed from the city yet very close to several outdoor attractions, which is exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend--5 stars!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip

My family enjoyed the time we spent there. Definitely will return in the future.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very responsive host!

The home was perfectly clean and well stocked with linens, bedding, kitchen items, and toiletries. The host was extremely responsive and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute, clean, looks new. Really nice linens. Owners are very friendly. Good location. Nice view. Had every amenity we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Convenient location with space to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana E.

Liked: Cleanliness

So great we came back twice in 1 vacation!😀

We loved this house! The hosts were great. It was very clean, nice sheets & towels, very modern. Great view of ocean from the deck also. We booked our stay here for the first 3 days of our vacation. We needed more rooms at the end of the week when the rest of the family was arriving so we had to move to a larger 5 bedroom house thats was horrible to say the least. We quickly called this host back and told him we wanted to come back if he still had availability and thank God he did, so we went back for the remainder of our trip and had an amazing stay. . We will be coming back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabby E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this place!

So clean! We left a different VRBO early because it was so dirty and this one was the perfect one to come too! We had five people staying, and it was a great amount of space. So clean, the owner was so kind, great location, we want to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Stay

Raul was very accommodating and helpful during our stay. He has a cute little property that met our family’s needs perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parker D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot when visiting Hilo or Volcano NP!

The home was perfect--clean, spacious, well-stocked. The views were AMAZING! Sat on the deck every morning to watch the sun rise over the ocean. Beautiful trees and flowers, cute baby goats and geese next door, so relaxing! I had also heard that Hilo now has areas that don't feel as safe. Not the case at all here. We felt like we were outside of the city and in a lush oasis, but it was close by Hilo with no problem at all going in for dinner, etc. This home is also closer to VolcanoNP, which we visiting one full day. The owners were are extremely responsive and very friendly. When we're back in Hilo, we'll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024