Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC
About this house rental
Situated in Hilo, this attractive house for $138 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Our Tropical Retreat Guest House is a luxurious 1 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 opens up to a beautiful manicured tropical garden on over an acre of lush tropical gardens with numerous fruit trees, and indigenous plants found only in Hawaii. The guest house is equipped with an air-conditioned, uncommon for vacation rentals in the area, and full-size shower-tub. The property also features a fully equipped kitchen (including gas stove with electric oven, rice cooker, blender, air fryer, toaster, coffee maker, washer and dryer, cooking utensils, drinkable filtered water system, etc), a queen size pull out sofa bed, house phone, high-speed internet, and a 50” LCD High Definition TV with Hulu live TV, Hulu on demand, ESPN, Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. The living room TV is also connected to a High Definition Surround Sound System, BlueRay player, and a Nintendo Wii Console. The 32” LCD TV in the bedroom is 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 extinguish, baby proof outlet covers (available when needed), and recycling station. Finally, for guest traveling with babies and infants, we offer a clean and extremely well maintained Pack-N-Play and high chair. The guest house has its own private gated driveway, 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 or on the private back yard). When in season, trees are loaded with bananas, Kau orange, lemon, loquat, mountain apple, coconut, tangelo, rambutan, lychee, mac nut, lime, star fruit, tangerine, breadfruit, avocado, grapefruit, and more. Not to mention a large variety of beautiful palms (Royal, Fan, Rica, Foxtail), tropical plants, and flowers. There is a screened garden house with a table and chairs in the middle of the garden for guests to enjoy a relaxing fresh air snack. The guest house is located on a gated property 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. Amenities include a secluded beautiful outdoor garden. 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 just a couple minutes up the road, and can be available in person at anytime when requested. Your host will be happy to 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 to a very picturesque area of East Hawaii surrounded by streams, waterfalls and off a quiet street perfect for walking or jogging. A private serene opens up to views of the garden 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 best 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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Hilo, HI
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(134 Reviews)
5.0
Raul’s property was immaculate, extremely comfortable, and amazingly well equipped. He has thought of EVERYTHING a traveler could possibly need. The reference materials were very helpful, and the location was perfect for visiting waterfalls and exploring Hilo. I can’t recommend this property enough. I would definitely stay here again if available on a future visit to Hilo.
5.0
The cottage was ciean, full amenities, comfortable bedding, and a beautiful location.
5.0
Loved our stay here. Owners were fantastic. Kitchen had everything you could need and more.
5.0
It was exactly what you need and want for a Hawaii vacation stay! Hosts were very friendly and gave you the proper privacy, while still being easily accessible if you needed them. The animals on the property were an added bonus! I HIGHLY recommend this place!!!
5.0
Stayed here for two nights - nice guest house attached on back of main property with some cute duck inhabitants!!! Unit is well appointed with some nice little touches - we cooked here one. Night and spent most of our days exploring so it worked out perfectly - no view or anything form place but just perfect t for our needs before we move across the island to ocean front at Kona
Simple checking in and out and a fob provided for gate so all things you need taken care of. A nice property if you like us want to get out and explore Hawaii and need a place to sleep shower and occasionally eat or unwind in the evenings
5.0
Location great, right between Moana Kea and Volcanoes National Park super clean outdoor seating for those who smoke✅.
5.0
Nice place!
5.0
Very comfortable stay in this spacious and well equipped property.We only had 2 nights but would also be great for longer stays.
5.0
Wonderful host who made communication so easy through text messages rather than cumbersome method used by VRBO. Every amenity needed was provided. Extremely comfortable bed. We took a walk in the neighborhood to find horses nearby.
5.0
One of the best places we have stayed in. We’ll stocked with essentials and other things. Highly recommended.
5.0
Quiet, secure and convenient location enhanced a good week in Hilo.
5.0
Pros :
1)The entire house is fully equipped along with the kitchen. I and my husband don’t have to eat outside the entire trip.
2) Neat bathroom and rooms with TV and home theaters, towels, hair dryer, body and head wash, washing machine, ceiling fans, ironing board etc
3) good bed and the other couch is only for kids not for adults.
4) calm and clean environment.
5) owner is friendly and quick upon answering calls for any questions.
Only CON:
1) Air conditioning could have been better. The split AC capacity isn’t enough to cool down the entire house . It takes really long to spread till the bedroom.
5.0
Super Clean VRBO! Nice kitchen area/appliance. Ample seating at the kitchen table, bar stools, outdoor area. The yard is super peaceful and cute. The property is a great location short drive into hilo town, near rainbow falls & boiling pots. Gated parking was also nice. The only thing that I would say is a downside is you can’t leave the a/c or fans on when gone so it can be a little wait before it cools down. Would definitely recommend!
5.0
Great place
5.0
Raul provided us a lovely home base for our short celebratory get-a-way! The home was clean, organized, and in a nice and safe neighborhood; communication was timely, friendly and professional. Mahalo nui loa!
5.0
Very nice place and well equipped. Would stay there again in the future.
5.0
An absolutely enjoyable stay! This property offers everything you could ever need when you’re away from home; fully stoked kitchen, shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispenser in bathroom, basic workout equipment, clothes steamer and iron, beach towels and all so incredibly clean. Not to mention access to outdoor space to relax in an exquisite tropical garden. My one small recommendation would be to upgrade the bedroom mattress. Still, we would definitely book this place again.
5.0
My family has a quick trip to the east side of the island for a family reunion. It was great to have a quiet place to come back to after the events we attended.
One thing I would have appreciated having in the space are to go containers for me to pack snacks in on our day trips. The kitchen faucet also had some bugs come out initially. Not sure if this was due to the place not being used for a while, or if it was just because there had been a heavy rain.
Overall it was great! My kids (and their parents) really appreciated the different streaming services we had access to.
5.0
My daughter and I stayed at this location for a week to prep for her wedding as well continue working on CST. The hosts are directly next door, but there location is very private. Very clean and quiet neighborhood.
5.0
Relaxing retreat from the normal hustle and bustle of touristy area since this is a residential neighborhood.
Expect to share common wall to the owner of this guest condo.
Pros:
Common Areas Clean
Bath Towels are cleaner than most condos
Nice open feel (Kitchen and living room, even the bedroom if open the two doors)
Bath and shower combo (good for smaller kids)
Good choice in furnishings to help cleanliness for high traffic
Password Gated. Camera monitoring from the front and back of the house
Nice beautiful backyard with mature palm trees
Cons:
Not central air
Sign to ask to turn off A/C and fans when not in house (we understand why, but as vacationers it is hot and humid to come back to a house not already cooled)
Only one real bed but was expected
Pull out couch not comfortable-due to thin pad so a lumpy feel, ok for young kids
Dual washer/dryer combined therefore dryer is not efficient in drying larger loads
5.0
There are not enough positive things to say about this rental. The house was the perfect size for my friend and I, with so many details that we’ve never experienced in any other house we’ve stayed before. The owners take extra care to make sure you have everything you could possible need and more while you’re visiting. The property is gorgeous and so serene. Everything was so clean. Raul was kind and helpful if we ever needed him throughout our stay. Would 100% stay here again.
5.0
This was the best mother-daughter trip ever!!! And our stay at this VRBO unit contributed to that.The unit was just as advertised and more!!! Easy to get to from the airport. Great, safe neighborhood. Extremely clean. Good size unit. All the comforts of home The hosts were so helpful and accommodating. They had a cool guide book that had lists of nearby restaurants, supermarkets, attractions, and more. We would stay there again for sure. Thank you for a great experience and vacay.
5.0
Good stay. Clean and nice.
Good location on east side
5.0
Well-equipped and furnished. Impeccably clean. Property manager who lived adjacent to the rental was quick to help and respond to questions. Quiet and secure property. Lock on gate and keyed entry to unit. Would recommend.
5.0
This is a great home base from which to explore Hilo and the surrounding area. Raul was a wonderful host and the place was just as described. We would happily stay there on our next visit to Hilo.
5.0
Very nice
5.0
My husband and I stayed in the guesthouse for a few days during our honeymoon. Everything about the house was perfect! The property also has lots of plants and fruit trees to see, which was really cool! If we ever come back, we will definitely stay here again.
5.0
Everything was top notch! Beautiful setting! High quality appliances, beautifully laid out guest suite. Hosts and children were all lovely. Wish we could have gotten to know them a little better! Very helpful…lent us umbrellas for the torrential rains, and lawn chairs for the beach. First toilet we ever used with a remote…we may have to invest in one!! Highly recommend this Tropical Retreat. Mahalo
5.0
Very comfortable and well equipped.
Liked the washer/ dryer combo, so convenient.
Nice surroundings!
5.0
Usually when we rent a property I expect the knives to be a little blunt and the cookware to be of a basic standard. Not so here! We have never rented such a well equipped property and everything was of a high standard. The pictures don’t do it justice, it is a great property. Raul came to make sure we knew how to use everything and was very helpful.
I doubt we will ever be in Hilo again, as it is so far to travel from the UK, but I would not hesitate to stay here again. We had a fabulous time!
5.0
super clean, very well equipped, lots of space, great garden and area
5.0
Great stay. Loved the Christmas tree for the holidays.
5.0
The property was clean. There was a damaged towel rack in one of the bathrooms and smoke damage in the kitchen from a previous renter. The owners warned us about the damage, and we thank them for that. Besides being noticeable on the ceiling, it was not an issue, and there were no smoke odors.
The property was otherwise nice, the home is a good place for a family reunion. The grounds are surrounded by vegetation, and the place is in a quiet area. It is a short drive to the community of Volcano where we found a few good restaurants. Grocery shopping is limited there, so bring in your own supplies from elsewhere.
5.0
We had a fantastic stay at Raul’s place. It’s a very clean, professional high-end rental but with a warm and friendly vibe. They even set up a Christmas tree which was a lovely surprise. The guesthouse is extremely well equipped (impressively, with knives that actually cut!) and the beds are very comfortable. The property is perfect especially for kids. Raul’s family is very hospitable. Thank you so much for all your thoughtfulness that went into the guesthouse and the rental experience!
5.0
Well equipped apartment with high-end furnishings. Great location in quiet neighborhood but close to Hilo for shopping and dining. Very positive experience.
5.0
This property was an ideal and very comfortable base for us (party of two adults). The location is close to the downtown area, the famous waterfalls, lava tube and foothill farms. It is centrally located making it easy to plan daily jaunts to the amazing sights up and down the Hilo side of Hawaii. The unit was clean, quiet and had all the amenities of home. We will definitely look to stay here on our return visits to Hawaii and recommend it to others.
5.0
The place was clean and everything needed for a relaxing time on the island. We loved that they had a filtered water system for drinking or cooking. The place was very quiet at night and comfortable.
5.0
Wir haben uns in der Unterkunft sehr wohl und sicher gefühlt. Alles war super sauber und die Ausstattung, insbesondere der Küche, war äußerst umfassend. Das Parken direkt vor der Tür war ein großer Vorteil.
5.0
The place was very clean, spacious, and quiet. We were a short drive to everything we wanted to do. Our host was very helpful.
5.0
First time using VRBO and staying at this property and would definitely stay again. Quiet neighborhood, fenced in yard for parking, private back yard, great natural sunlight coming into the place, full size kitchen with filtered water, full entertainment system with surround sound, and beach towels provided to guests…. this place had it all. One of the Wii remotes needed batteries and Raul was quick to assist and respond. He also greeted us upon arrival to give us heads up/things to know about the property. About 10 minutes from downtown Hilo so it’s close to the farmers markets, and restaurants too! Overall a great place to stay in Hilo!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Hilo?
The average price for a rental in Hilo is $159 per night. This rental is $21 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC. Enjoy the water!
Is Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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