Beautiful AC Vacation Beach Property, Minutes to Best Snorkeling Beaches in Hi
About this house rental
WHY STAY ANYWHERE ELSE IN HILO BUT CLOSE TO BEACHES WHERE THE WEATHER AND SNORKELING IS BEST!! For guests who want the cool comfort of AC when staying in our islands our beach vacation rental offers just that! While some of our guests prefer the tropical breezes, with windows and doors kept open and ceiling fans going, we realize some guests prefer and need the comfort of AC. Our three bedroom beach house and studio units were given the name Hale Nani Ma Ka Lihi Kai which means, "Beautiful Home at the Ocean’s Edge". It was given by Kumu Hula's (teacher of hula) who visits us every year. They bring their Halau (school of dancers and musicians) to Hilo every year to compete in the World Famous Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. Our vacation property is located a few steps from the ocean and beach where guests enjoy just lounging in the sun or swimming. Many of our guests enjoy exploring the ocean tide pools, seeing turtles feeding along the cliffs, and dolphins playing further out in the open ocean. A few minutes drive down the road there is a popular beach park Richardson's where guests also enjoy snorkeling, boogie boarding, and swimming. Our older Kama'aina beach home includes an upstairs one bedroom unit, two bedroom downstairs unit, and an adjoining studio unit. Our beach property is very popular with multiple families who want to vacation together but have individual units for private times. There is also a large outdoor covered patio for grilling and dining. Families enjoy their evenings here while dining and listening to the ocean. The upstairs one bedroom unit includes a queen bed in the bedroom and a queen futon sofa sleeper in one of the living rooms, full kitchen and bath, two living areas, and a large patio overlooking a pond and garden. Although, there are ceiling fans throughout, air conditioning is also available for those warm tropical nights. The downstairs unit provides a kitchen area with microwave, refrigerator and other small appliances, a living room and dining room area, full shower bath, small and large outdoor patios, and two bedrooms one with a full size bed and the other with a queen. A walkway connects the studio unit which has a full kitchen, living and dining area, and shower bath. This unit also provides a queen bed and full size futon sofa sleeper.. There are cable TV's through out the living and bedrooms with large screen TV's in the living areas. Our vacation rental is located in the heart of Hilo and along the ocean drive to all the beaches. It is ideal for visitors looking to visit all the popular sites on the east side of the island. The home is 5 minutes from the airport, shopping, restaurants, gardens, fish markets, and Hilo’s popular Downtown Farmer's Market. The Hawaii Volcano National Park, Waterfalls along the Hamakua coast, and Rainforest ziplines are about a 20-30 minute drive away. The world famous Arnotts’ Tours that include, Volcano, Mauna Kea Star Gazing, and other famous tours is less than a five minute walk from our home. Come and be close to everything Hilo has to offer. Hawaii Tax I.D. No. TA 172-015-0016-01
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
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Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(59 Reviews)
5.0
We had a wonderful stay - the property is beautiful, spacious and includes so many extras to make your stay even more wonderful. We enjoyed relaxing in the lanai and the kids were excited to use the beach equipment. Highly recommend!!
5.0
We arrived at the property and was so pleasantly surprised that it was so much more than expected! My daughter and husband arrived first, I got a text saying, “this place is AWESOME!” When my son and his family arrived, he too said this place is much nicer than expected. It had everything needed, kitchens so we’ll stocked, we will definitely return. Host was very responsive when emailed with questions, A/C worked in all rooms, and we were so very comfortable.
5.0
We had a wonderful time there, what a great place to stay comfortable. If you have a big family this place has lots of room and private. With all the separate accommodations. Close to beaches and shops. Claudia and her husband was very easy to work with. We will definitely recommend this place to family and friends ❤️ mahalo Nui Loa, Gary and Lawraleen Large
5.0
The house was beautiful. Loved the outdoor kitchen area. The house added to our wonderful Hawaii vacation!!!!!
5.0
Awesome stay. Great location. Very clean. Would stay there again.
5.0
Property was lovely and Claudia was extremely helpful. Multiple units made it the perfect place for our family trip. Great outdoor space and beach at the end of the street.
5.0
This property is better than the pictures depict. Lots of privacy and just steps away from the beach. Clean, comfortable and spacious. Our favorite parts were the singing frogs and multiple outdoor spaces. We plan to visit again.
5.0
The three separate living quarters were great. Having a common outdoor area to sit & talk or cook on grill or just sit alone to read was used by all. We had seven adults and each one were thrilled to have time to themselves or join in a group to walk five minutes to beach for great photo ops.
5.0
The three separate living quarters were great. Having a common outdoor area to sit & talk or cook on grill or just sit alone to read was used by all. We had seven adults and each one were thrilled to have time to themselves or join in a group to walk five minutes to beach for great photo ops.
5.0
The photos did not do this property justice. We were blown away by the cleanliness, quietness and overall enjoyable atmosphere. We divided our family between this home and another in Hilo. We spent together time here on the patio for a reason. We will definitely recommend this home to anyone visiting Hilo.
The Hamilton’s
5.0
Had a wonderful time with family here. So grateful that we found this place. Would highly recommend this place
5.0
Great for our party of 10 three families total had their own space and the outside area was a great gathering place. The home was clean and well maintained with close proximity to kid friendly beaches.
The bread and bananas waiting for us were a big hit.
The cove was peaceful and just a short walk from the house.
Highly recommend this location especially if you need separate areas for multiple families.
Only issue was the vacation was not long enough.
Thank you Claudia for sharing your home.
Debi
Houston, Texas
5.0
Beautiful, well appointed property for large family or several smaller groups. We had 7 adults and two toddlers and rented all three units. Units were well decorated, comfortable and clean. Grounds were beautiful and very usable. Lots of comfortable spots to sit or eat outside. Property within walking distance of beautiful little beach park. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Hilo Rain Forest Experience
Claudia’s sweet home is a perfect place for a large family or a group traveling together. After a day of exploring the Volcano National Park or hiking in the rain forest to a beautiful coastal bluff it was so nice to come “home” to Hale Nani Ma Ka Lihi Kai. Lovely amenities both inside and out. The home is well stocked and has lots of beach equipment available. Sweet touches like taro bread and bananas left for guests. Thank you so much Claudia!!
5.0
Lush tropical setting near scenic pocket beach
The house is quintessential Hawaiian and perfect for our group of six adults with its three separate units (and outdoor private bathroom!). The grounds, full of coconut palms, papaya trees, pineapples and orchids, is idyllic. A small beach is just steps away, a beautiful place to take a dip during high tide or explore at low tide.
5.0
Really enjoyed the property, especially the outdoor space. The set up was perfect for our adult family, with 3 separate "units" for the family members to spread out and have a little room. Unfortunately we had rain our entire stay, but had it not, we would have taken advantage of the large lawn space more.
5.0
Room to spread out.
Really enjoyed the property, especially the outdoor space. The set up was perfect for our adult family, with 3 separate "units" for the family members to spread out and have a little room. Unfortunately we had rain our entire stay, but had it not, we would have taken advantage of the large lawn space more.
5.0
This house is immaculate. I highly recommend. It is in a fabulous location has all the amenities you need and the bread left for us was delicious and a nice extra touch. I would definitely stay there again.
5.0
What a Gem
This house is immaculate. I highly recommend. It is in a fabulous location has all the amenities you need and the bread left for us was delicious and a nice extra touch. I would definitely stay there again.
5.0
This is an excellent VRBO. The house is very clean, comfortable, and well equipped without being fussy. We were a group of six and there was plenty of room, both to gather and to have your own area.
The yard is beautiful and there is plenty of outdoor space. The location is great. The owners always responded promptly from booking through checkout.
5.0
Great place
This is an excellent VRBO. The house is very clean, comfortable, and well equipped without being fussy. We were a group of six and there was plenty of room, both to gather and to have your own area.
The yard is beautiful and there is plenty of outdoor space. The location is great. The owners always responded promptly from booking through checkout.
5.0
Awesome Stay! Awesome location!
We really enjoyed our stay at Hale Nani Ma Ka Lihi Kai! House was so immaculate and had everything we needed! We loved the studio and was happy that each family had their own space. We also loved the pavilion and how close we were to the beach! Claudia was so responsive to all our questions, check in was a breeze! We wish our trip lasted longer! Loved it all and hope we can return again in the future!
5.0
A little piece of paradise!
This was a great way for our family to be together while having our own spaces. It was just a walk to the end of the dead-end street to the most beautiful view of the ocean. Claudia is fantastic. When we arrived, our plane came in late, but she called when we landed to let us know that we would need to take a different route to get to the house. She's very communicative (unlike the other property we rented). We loved all of the outdoor spaces to have dinner or sit on the porch to have coffee first thing in the morning. I loved our stay here!
5.0
This house has everything you need. They provide plenty of towels, beach chairs, boogie boards, snorkel gear, a beautiful space to grill. Volcano National park is just 30 min away and rainbow falls is only 15 min away.
5.0
Great property for staying in Hilo. A short walk to the rocky coastline with tidepools for keiki and a short drive to the extraordinary dining, shopping, parks, and beaches of downtown Hilo. There is a very nice outdoor covered patio area and excellent through the wall AC in all rooms.
The upstairs1BR is quite nice and was our gathering place for inside meals and conversation. The downstairs 2BR is a bit cavelike - fine for sleeping but no one wanted to hang out there. The Studio we didn't get to see despite the info in the listing.
Which brings me to the caveat. Nowhere in the listing does it say that you won't be given access to the entire property if you don't meet the owner's expectation on number of guests - she rented out the studio to someone else during our stay.
We expected to put our eldest daughter in the studio. We had dreams of putting my wife's mom in the studio but didn't really believe she would be able to join us on the Big Island in these COVID ridden times until we met her at HNL. But when we arrived we found that our keycode didn't work on the studio. So our daughter very kindly slept on the sofa in the downstairs living room.
I honestly don't know how you would book this property if you have 4-5 people and expect to get the entire place without other guests in the studio.
5.0
Beautiful place. Everything we needed. Grandkids had a ball. Beach beautiful
5.0
Pleasant spot
This house has everything you need. They provide plenty of towels, beach chairs, boogie boards, snorkel gear, a beautiful space to grill. Volcano National park is just 30 min away and rainbow falls is only 15 min away.
5.0
Excellent Hilo property - with one very significant caveat!
Great property for staying in Hilo. A short walk to the rocky coastline with tidepools for keiki and a short drive to the extraordinary dining, shopping, parks, and beaches of downtown Hilo. There is a very nice outdoor covered patio area and excellent through the wall AC in all rooms.
The upstairs1BR is quite nice and was our gathering place for inside meals and conversation. The downstairs 2BR is a bit cavelike - fine for sleeping but no one wanted to hang out there. The Studio we didn't get to see despite the info in the listing.
Which brings me to the caveat. Nowhere in the listing does it say that you won't be given access to the entire property if you don't meet the owner's expectation on number of guests - she rented out the studio to someone else during our stay.
We expected to put our eldest daughter in the studio. We had dreams of putting my wife's mom in the studio but didn't really believe she would be able to join us on the Big Island in these COVID ridden times until we met her at HNL. But when we arrived we found that our keycode didn't work on the studio. So our daughter very kindly slept on the sofa in the downstairs living room.
I honestly don't know how you would book this property if you have 4-5 people and expect to get the entire place without other guests in the studio.
5.0
Best place ever
Beautiful place. Everything we needed. Grandkids had a ball. Beach beautiful
4.0
Vacation rental
Vacation rental Was very comfortable and very well decorated. Especially enjoyed the gazebo. Also very quiet except for the frogs.
5.0
House was in very cool location, just a 2 minute walk to the ocean. Awesome free diving area.
We had a really good time, very clean, gazebo was awesome to eat under in the evening rain. Grilled fresh fish from the market just a few minutes down the road.
The owners checked on us a few times to make sure we had everything we wanted.
5.0
Perfect spot in Hilo
Location here was fantastic! You could walk to the close beach or drive very short distances to black sand beaches and fantastic snorkeling. It was close to town and farmers markets. We did volcano national park and got there in 40 min. The house had plenty of space with so many convenient appliances for cooking at home. The place was very clean. Communication with the owner was great and she was happy and helpful! I would definitely bring my family back!
5.0
Beautiful
Immaculate property with every amenity you can think of. So many patios and a/c coolers in every room. We loved catching toads and falling asleep to the Coqui frog sounds. The gazebo was amazing. Every switch in the house is labelled for clarity. Beach is easily accessible at end of street. Sea turtle seen swimming in nearby lagoon. Wish it hadn't rained every day but it's Hilo!
5.0
Absolutely Fantastic Home
We were a group of 6 and it was the perfect location. The property had 3 different living spaces that perfectly accommodated the 3 groups of 2 that we had. We were able to grill each night in the gazebo and enjoy the beautiful weather. The beach is seconds from the house and we walked down each morning to watch the waves crash on the rocks. The neighbors brought us fresh fruit from their trees which was so kind. I loved this house and location would recommend it to anyone who wants a quite residential location with multiple living spaces, beach next door, and a 10 minute drive to downtown Hilo. Thank you so much, we are so grateful for the time and space provided!!
5.0
Keaukaha House
Property was perfect for our family. Layout was great. Property had all the amenities we needed. Mahalo
5.0
Paradise in the Jungle!
The home had every amenity you could think of, it was perfect for family gatherings. It rained daily while we were there, but watching the rain with a coffee or cocktail in hand from many of the outdoor covered areas was enjoyable. The property was filled with fruit trees, plants and flowers. The frog chirps came out in the evenings, and the geckos joined us outside daily, we enjoyed their company. According to our 5 and 8 year old grand kids, it was the "BEST Vacation home ever"! We all agreed, Mahalo!
5.0
Highly Recommended
This property is more beautiful in person. The hale is perfect for a relaxing getaway!
5.0
Great for family or friends stay
I booked this place for my family visiting. They enjoyed their stay here and said “ better than the resort in Kona”. There is a wonderful BBQ gazebo here. Hilo has nice rainy weather sometimes but no problem, you can have BBQ anytime. There are beautiful beaches around the place. Only few steps to take to the nearest one! The units are clean and comfy, the yard is well maintained. I would like to recommend this place for other people too.
5.0
Lovely property
This property was perfect for our group of 7. Everyone had there own unit with a kitchen yet we could congregate at the outdoor bbq area for dinner. A small beach was a two minute stroll with lots of shade. Very close to old Hilo. We loved it !!
5.0
we wnjoyed the house . locatipon and eve the frogs
we enjoyed the stay very much. Good access to the beaches, nice yard and grill. I enjoyed hearing something of the history of the house.
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FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Hilo?
The average price for a rental in Hilo is R 2,763 per night. This rental is R 7,367 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful AC Vacation Beach Property, Minutes to Best Snorkeling Beaches in Hi. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Beautiful AC Vacation Beach Property, Minutes to Best Snorkeling Beaches in Hi pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beautiful AC Vacation Beach Property, Minutes to Best Snorkeling Beaches in Hi?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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