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Papaikou Escape < 3 Mi to Botanical Garden!

Papaikou vacation home with kitchen

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A kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, a microwave, and a large window with a view.
A covered balcony with a view of a snowy landscape, a wicker chair, and a potted plant.
A dining area with a round table, chairs, and a fruit basket. There is a sofa and a television in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a potted plant.
A living room with a television, wicker furniture, a ceiling fan, and large windows with sheer curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51700 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Papaikou, HI
  • Place, Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Honoli'i Beach Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Papaikou

In Papaikou .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor and 2 miles (3 km) of Onomea Bay with a stay here. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and Onomea Tea Company Estate are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Onomea Bay - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Honoli'i Beach Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Onomea Tea Company Estate - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ka Lihikai - ‬10 min drive
  • Kula Shave Ice
  • Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine

About this property

Entire place

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

Papaikou Escape < 3 Mi to Botanical Garden!

Bask in the paradise of the Big Island at this gorgeous Papaikou home! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental features an updated interior, a spacious kitchen, and a location in proximity to captivating beaches and parks. Grab those surfboards and ride the waves of Carlsmith Beach Park, explore the scenic beauty of Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, or drive less than 5 miles to the town of Hilo for the best local fare in the area. Whichever you choose, you're guaranteed an epic island adventure!

-- THE PROPERTY --

STVR-21-469118 | TA-199-240-9088-01 | GE-199-240-9088-01 | 1,700 Sq Ft | Keyless Entry | Private Balcony w/ Bench Cushion

A mystical weekend awaits you and your loved ones at this recently renovated Hawaii home ideal for families, couples, and beach lovers alike!

Bedroom 1: California King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Twin Daybed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds

INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, dining table
KITCHEN: Well-equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, drip coffee maker, microwave, breakfast bar, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, towels & linens, washer & dryer, toilet paper, soap (for hands and body), 1 towel per guest, 1 pillow per guest, linens for each guest bed
FAQ: Stairs required, quiet hours (9:00 PM - 8:00 AM), no A/C
PARKING: Driveway (1 vehicle), street parking (first-come, first-served)

-- THE LOCATION --

SANDY SHORES: Honoli'i Beach Park (2.4 miles), Hilo Bayfront Beach Park (5.0 miles), Reeds Bay Beach Park (5.9 miles), Keaukaha Beach Park (7.2 miles), Onekahakaha Beach Park (7.9 miles), Carlsmith Beach Park (8.6 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden (2.3 miles), Liliʻuokalani Park and Gardens (5.4 miles), Wailuku River State Park (5.5 miles), Akaka Falls State Park (10.7 miles), Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (34.1 miles), Mauna Kea (46.7 miles)
EAT, DRINK & SHOP: Hilo Farmers Market (4.4 miles), Pineapples Restaurant (4.4 miles), Cafe 100 (5.4 miles), Big Island Candies (6.2 miles), Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center (14.0 miles)
AIRPORTS: Hilo International Airport (7.9 miles), Kona International Airport (80.0 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning

HAWAII COUNTY RESTRICTIONS:
- Quiet hours shall be from 9:00pm to 8:00am, during which time the noise from the rental shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors
- Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area
- Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area
- The STVR (short term vacation rental) shall not be used for commercial purposes

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
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 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 and a first aid kit
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Papaikou Escape < 3 Mi to Botanical Garden! to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.6 mi (15-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Papaikou Escape < 3 Mi to Botanical Garden! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Papaikou Escape < 3 Mi to Botanical Garden! to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.4 mi (4-min drive) from Honoli'i Beach Park and 7.7 mi (16-min drive) from Onekahakaha Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Papaikou Escape < 3 Mi to Botanical Garden! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Papaikou Escape < 3 Mi to Botanical Garden!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Papaikou Escape < 3 Mi to Botanical Garden!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Papaikou Escape < 3 Mi to Botanical Garden!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Papaikou Escape < 3 Mi to Botanical Garden! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Papaikou Escape < 3 Mi to Botanical Garden! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Papaikou Escape < 3 Mi to Botanical Garden! to downtown Papaikou?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Papaikou.

Papaikou Escape < 3 Mi to Botanical Garden! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Great stay

Great place for family. Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margie W.

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

Short trip with friends

While this property isn’t in what’s considered a touristy area, it was quite convenient and comfortable for our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

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

Good value

The house was spotless. It was also in a great location, just four miles outside of Hilo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

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

Great

Was a very nice house. We were very comfortable and close to Hilo where we were visiting family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

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

Great, comfortable family home.

The property was as advertised, It’s an adorable plantation style home. Very convenient to Hilo Town. With a nice renovated kitchen and new washer/dryer. The only drawback was some road noise, but the birdsong in the morning made up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Fourth of July Weekend 2024

Our entire ohana (family) enjoyed our stay on the Big Island. The location is perfect with a nice little general store across the street. The plantation style of the home made for a very comfortable stay. Excellent showers and a huge kitchen. The property manager (Thom) made us feel at home from the start and was on standby if we needed anything. This was a trip to remember! We’d happily stay here again on our next trip to Hawai’i Island. Mahalo nui loa!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Enjoyable stay

The house was spacious and comfortable! The only thing my family found difficult was finding it on the first day- my parents arrived first and could not easily see the house number & were nervous about it being the right place. But this is a minor thing (told them to just compare photos to what they see!) and did not affect the quality or enjoyment of the stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Srihari

Hilo stay

We had a great time at this Hilo house. Very close to the scenic route and driving distance to the Volcano park- we got lucky to see the lava late at night on the first day of our stay. House is big and has decent accommodations. Thomm is good with communication and is easy going as a host. You will find plenty of mangoes on the ground across the street, excellent lychee to buy nearby and several places to visit along this side of big island. We would definitely recommend staying here to get to see the Hilo part of the island.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Lovely

I really enjoyed staying here. It was clean and just so nice. There is no AC however there is a nice cross breeze due to all the windows and the sunshine that comes through is wonderful! It's just a 5 minute drive from Hilo town and it's a straight easy drive. There is some noise due to the main road however it's not bad at all. The sound of the coqui frogs were also enjoyable because it sounds like they are saying "co-qee." If you search up the property on google maps it shows an abandoned bakery however don't worry, the house is right behind it and it does actually exist. The manager Thom is also very responsive and so nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ken

Great Stay Near Hilo

Nice stay close to Hilo (5 - 8 minute drive) with everything we needed provided for at the house. Traveled with young kids and a baby and found the house comfortable and clean. Some light construction going on next door but host let us know about it. As other reviews have stated, some road noise during the day but it's just part of the background noise. It does get warm during the day inside the house but cools down at night. Given the locale, there are encounters with critters (frogs, lizards, termites). They don't bother you but they are around. Best part of this place is the kind and helpful hosts. They were available to answer questions, address concerns, and provide tips. We'd definitely stay here again.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Leslie E.

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

Could be cleaner, more transparent about location/surroundings

This home is cute, but lacking in cleanliness. The fridge was clean, but countertops, dishes, utensils were not clean. There were roaches and termites, holes in the screens. Without A/C the open windows were a must. As for the neighborhood, the house next door was being remodeled, so there were many people in and out with our driveway being blocked. I walk every morning and evening, and did not feel safe walking in this neighborhood as there were some individuals living in their cars. Staying here without our husbands and having our children with us was not ideal. The owners are very kind but not the home or area we expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kaytlyn

wonderful house

Celebrated my 40th here with friends and had a wonderful time. It is a comfortable, clean and lovely house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

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

Nice home close to Hilo town

Our family of 6 ranging from 28 to 88 enjoyed this charming plantation style house for 2 nights. The location was perfect for the end of our long drive from Kailua-Kona; just outside Hilo town, and close to the botanical garden and Akaka Falls. We appreciated the large kitchen and dining/living area, as we prepared our dinner and breakfast at the house, and there was enough seating for 6 people. The kitchen was pretty well equipped, but it was a little difficult finding things needed for cooking as they were scattered among several drawers/cupboards. Knives are all serrated and there was no vegetable peeler. Appliances worked perfectly. Bedrooms were well furnished, one bedroom is pretty small but the other two are more spacious. The house faces the main highway so there is traffic noise but it slows/stops in the evening so it's quieter. When we stayed there was a tenant living downstairs and we were asked to respect quiet hours so if you are a night owl be aware. Overall, a very comfortable and well furnished house. Thank you for helping us make memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey N.

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

Awesome stay in Hilo!

Amazing house with all the amenities! It was great they had beach supplies so we didn't have to pack them. Thom was an awesome host. He gave us great tips and was very responsive and was the first to welcome us on the island when we landed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sunita

Beautiful house well equipped.

Great location! Wonderful stay! Helpful host.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia L.

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

Fantastic experience!

Everything about our stay was great. Our property manager had everything ready and was very responsive. The house was adorable, clean, and stacked with everything we needed. It was furnished beautifully and was very comfortable. The kitchen was spacious! We loved this house and would definitely stay there again on our next trip to the Big Island!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Alles war funktionsbereit, nichts hat gefehlt außer Anschrift der Unterkunft wsr schwer zu finden! Ausstattung sehr gut. Auch eenn keine Klimaanlage da war! Freundliche Kontaktpersonen. Hilfsbereit also alles Bestens ! Beim Kochen fehlte uns ein Backblech, ansonst alles vorhanden!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

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

Convenient location to Hilo, Hamakua coast

Great location for visiting Hilo and the Hamakua coast. Excellent, proactive communication from the property manager to ensure smooth check-in and check-out
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melodie V.

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

Merry Monarch fun!

Excellent location to town, merry monarch, beach, etc. ! Very comfortable, clean, had everything we needed! Would recommend for families that want to spend time together!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JS P.

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

Great time Hilo Hi!

Me and the family enjoyed our stay at this property. Great location and home was very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022