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Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home

Hilo vacation home with kitchen

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A dining area with a round table, four wooden chairs, and a view of a garden through large windows.
A covered outdoor area with a glass table and wicker chairs, overlooking a green landscape.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a view of greenery outside.
A tropical garden with a stone pathway leading to a seating area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel countertop, a dishwasher, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82222 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Kalakaua Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Tsunami Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Hilo Farmers Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hilo

In Hilo .Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Kalakaua Park. Naha Stone and East Hawaii Cultural Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kalakaua Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • East Hawaii Cultural Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pacific Tsunami Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Palace Theater - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

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
  • ‪The Temple Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Booch Bar - ‬13 min walk

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 books on history and art of Hawaii, a large flat-screen TV, high-speed Wi-Fi 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 8 at the dining table and seating for 6 at the kitchen table with additional seating on the lanai.

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.

Book with confidence—this is a licensed, legal vacation rental managed by professionals with decades of local experience. Always double check that you are booking a place that is operating legally in Hawaii - no surprises, just aloha!
TA-122-010-0096-01
STVR-19-347054
NUC-19-333

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,222 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.4 mi (12-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.4 mi (6-min drive) from Honoli'i Beach Park and 4.5 mi (11-min drive) from Onekahakaha Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home to downtown Hilo?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi away from Hilo.

Live a Piece of History at My Hilo Home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 135 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was extremely clean and well kept. The guest of relations was super friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay with SaltWater again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property very close to Hilo Town. We loved exploring the variety of fruit trees on the property and watching wild life from the lanai. Our friends and family said it was a trip to remember.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
What a beautiful house to share with my ohana. House was big enough for multiple generations to stay and feel comfortable. My 75 yr old mom’s favorite start of the day was walking around the yard, watching the sunrise and then using the fresh fruit as part of our breakfast. For the younger generations, it was close enough to walk to downtown and go to the shops, down town concert, and farmers market. Loved our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is really cool in a beautiful location. The kids loved running around the trees and lawn looking for geckos and fruit. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yara L.

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

Lovely historic home

the house was a lovely historic house. Situated slightly outside of Hilo town, yet close to everything. Perfect for a large family group.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beauty of our Hawaiian Islands

Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline E.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina M.

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

Family stay

A few hiccups but the commincation was good and we got things resolved. Beautiful plantation house and grounds. Very private and lots of room for a family of 7.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aurora P.

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

Amazing home

Perfect location an great to be able to walk to town..loved it
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela O.

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

Amazingly spectacular

Clean and beautiful, close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holli C.

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

Great House, Great Location!

Lots of room to spread out. We loved the Lanai💕
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

valerie m.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keni S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles s.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Clean, lovely house

Nice large very clean Hilo home near many shops and restaurants. Large kitchen, comfy beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Hilo home

Lovely home and location. Would do again. Great for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keni S.

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

Lovely September stay

Beautiful property with amazing views. Noting more wonderful to come home up after a day of biking, swimming or exploring than the screened in veranda with views of Hilo Bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lona H.

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

Wonderful Relaxing Home.

Perfect vacation home for a Big Island family adventure. Price was good. Large home with lots of room for family.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lily B.

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

Spacious Country Home

Lots of room to be very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

krishna t.

Awesome stay at Hilo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay and had an excellent time. Definitely will stay again if coming back to Hilo.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from ,

Lovely stay in Hilo!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful historic home very near all Hilo attractions! Private and very serene. Great natural light and a gorgeous screened porch for comfortable relaxation. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie N.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Beautiful Big Island retreat with historic charm

The house is truly remarkable - a historic gem that doesn't disappoint. The large kitchen has a wonderful view and you can spend a lot of time on the Lanai and soak in both old and new. Great place with lots of room and tons and charm!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022