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Classic Country Home Near Hilo with Room to Roam provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

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Entire home

126 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Classic Country Home Near Hilo with Room to Roam

  • Summary:

    Classic country style home on Hawaii Belt Road near Hilo



    The Space:

    Welcome to Hale Ohana home away from home! This charming and classic three-bedroom 50’s rural home is just outside Hilo (four miles to the edge of downtown), making it a reasonable accommodation for a family or group of friends. Conveniently located on the Hawaii Belt Road, this home is very close to the start of the four-mile scenic drive. The Hawai’ian Tropical Botanical Gardens and Onomea Bay are just over a mile away. It is ideally located for people visiting the Hamakua Coast (Akaka Falls, and even the Waipio Valley).





    Back at home, guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a washer/dryer, WiFi should you need to plug in, and Cable TV. The sound of the stream flowing below the hillside can be heard from two of the bedrooms while the neighbor’s goats and cows frolicking in their expansive yard to the south set the scene for the home's rural environment. And not to mention, the coqui frogs singing their symphony every evening. The cozy living room offers comfortable furnishings and is the perfect place to retreat after a day of adventure.





    THINGS TO KNOW

    No smoking is allowed on the property.

    Stays over 28 nights may be eligible for a fee waiver.

    This vacation rental is not equipped with air-conditioning.

    This property is managed by Vacasa Vacation Rentals of Hawaii LLC.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Horseback riding 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,360 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
Property Registration Number 270320170000, TA-179-681-4848-01, GE-179-681-4848-01
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Papaikou, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Palace Theater are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and Wailuku River State Park. Onomea Tea Company Estate and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding. Visit our Papaikou travel guide
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Papaikou, HI

What's nearby

  • A waterfall in a dense forest with lush greenery and rocky terrain.
    Onomea Bay
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • A lush garden with vibrant red flowers, green foliage, and moss-covered rocks.
    Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
    4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • A waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.
    Rainbow Falls
    14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • A calm lake with a cruise ship in the distance, surrounded by lush greenery and rocky shores.
    Port of Hilo
    16 min drive - 14.0 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    13 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kozmic Cones
    9 min drive
  • Ka Lihikai
    11 min drive
  • Na’au
    10 min drive
  • Puka Puka Kitchen
    8 min drive
  • The Temple Bar
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Country Home Near Hilo with Room to Roam pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Classic Country Home Near Hilo with Room to Roam?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Country Home Near Hilo with Room to Roam?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Country Home Near Hilo with Room to Roam located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Onomea Bay. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and Onomea Tea Company Estate are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Classic Country Home Near Hilo with Room to Roam Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very clean and beautiful the jungle views from the windows in the bedroom and the sound of the river running at night are fantastic
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy P.

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

Great place to stay!

Very convenient and a short drive to Hilo town. Perfect amount of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wilfred A.

Great stay!

Comfortable house, comfortable beds. Communication was amazing. Only issue we had at first was getting the door open due to the long code; other than that great place to stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

N H.

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

Big house, great location, but plastic covers on mattresses?

Great location, near Hilo, but doesn't get it's traffic. Property is dated (which isn't a bad thing), but clean. Huge space, room for my family to spread out which was great. The only reason for less than perfect score was all the mattresses were wrapped in plastic. Like a plastic case that was intentional, not like saran wrap that they forgot to take off. For a place that had no AC it made for some uncomfortable and sweaty nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackye B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was charming. The property was amazing. It has three nice bedrooms. We only use two, but there is only one bathroom that is a drawback, but we made it work between the four of us. Also, there are no USB or seaport plugs anywhere in the house so make sure and bring an adapter I didn’t get a chance to use the bathtub, but it was wonderful. The shower is a little bit small overall this property was a dream.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darcy K.

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

Would stay again

Very spacious and clean, all amenities and kitchen appliances were available and clean , great place to stay highly recommended
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chelsa H.

Perfect home close to Hilo

Great house, wonderful local staff!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Quiet and cozy

Great location had a great time will definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

Nice Stay

The house was spacious and comfortable. The kitchen had everything needed for a long stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karan S.

Great house

Lovely home, just outside of Hilo... Enjoyed our stay... the manager was especially kind... Hope that we can come back again...
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Silvia B.

Good location

Good location. Texting service for questions was very helpful and quick
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly C.

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

Great plantation home outside of Hilo

The home was very easy to find and just a short drive outside of Hilo town. Entry into the home was easy however the inability to unlock the front door did have me worried that I would end up locking myself out. The home itself is super cute and filled with just about every amenity you could think of. The only fault I found while at the home was that because I am a light sleeper, did walk up when vehicles drove by but would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonalee R.

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

great little spot,would stay here again,

she needs a pair of scissors in the cupboard,everything is great, a little hard checking in never came through on my email,had to call to get help
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edwin M.

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

Review

Good place to stay. well distribution of living space and very clean. Tank you very much for all your services Edwin Marengo
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelly Y.

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

Clean and nice

It was an old house but was kept clean. Very nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Nice private place

The house is right next to a stream so you hear the sounds of frogs singing all night.lots of towels and linens . Air mattress. Great deal. Would come back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Noise from traffic on the road out front was a bit much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodore B.

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

Great place for the price!

Property was clean and accommodating. The kitchen was stocked with appliances and everything we needed. There were fans in every room. The only bathroom had a tub and a shower. The house was dated with a few cosmetic issues that could be repaired. Overall great place for the price!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos A.

Quality Time

We love the set up, the house accommodations make you feel that you are at home and the nights are relaxing listening the the nature and the rain make it better, we would love our time, Hilo down town is a Hawaii small town setting. also we found a lot of local people selling Coco's within 3 minutes from the house, and 10 minutes from the farmers market. this was a perfect vacation and relaxation,
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lloyd B.

A really good week

This home is older with some upgrades completed but it was roomy, great bedrooms, lots of common area for the 7 of us, and all that we needed for a great stay. When the stove needed an electrical fix, they were out the next day to solve it—a couple of other minor glitches were also fixed promptly. The Vacasa people couldn’t have been better to us!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

araz m.

nice clean basic home north of Hilo

We had short stay here. The house is spacious and was clean. Only one bathroom for 3 bedrooms, and there is no Lanai but there is green vegetation all around. it is located on a busy road so not as soothing but if you like to have an easy place to crash and like to be out and about as well, this house does make sense as a base to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sheri D.

Loved it!!

I was pleasantly surprised with the spacious room in the house, especially dehumidifier in our bedroom (very nice accommodation to have) & beautiful artwork on the walls. Not to mention privacy, didn’t have to hear neighbors maybe just cars passing every now & then but otherwise it was totally fine. Was great to have that washer & dryer, boogie boards & umbrellas helped us a lot on outings!! The cookies was a nice touch, so thanks for that. Overall, I miss that place compared to the next place we had to move to, but will definitely remember it if coming again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Roni S.

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

Spacious house, good location, but it is a jungle out there

The house was clean and spacious. It has a well-equipped kitchen and it is close to key attractions such as Akaka falls. In general, the house is well-maintained, although on window could not be fully closed. The managing company were very responsive. The house is adjacent to a Hawaii' belt road, so it can be somewhat noisy. Also, it is in a jungle area, so while very pretty, the night noises were extremely strong. If you're a light sleeper, do not come to this place. Otherwise, the place is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Just what we needed!

If your family is like ours, and you are used to the country, this is a wonderful place to stay! The bedrooms were large and the kitchen was well equipped for us to be able to cook a variety of meals with a full-size refrigerator, oven, and stove. The washing machine and dryer were also appreciated for our family and kept us from over-packing, so we were able to just do carry-on for our flight. While there is some road noise, it is easily drowned out by the river and frogs outside and a fan (as well as the rain!) each night. Very conveniently located just outside Hilo. Expect to make friends with the house geckos, relax, and enjoy! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Hailong M.

A old house

The location of the house is good and only 8 minutes to Hilo downtown. And it has a lot of space in the room. But the house is too old and smell bad. There is always big noise from outside for the bedroom where we slept. Only one day before we left, we found it is because one of the window behind the blinds cannot be closed and there is a note on the window that says the window is broken. Many other windows do not work. It is a very old house and need to be updated.