Watch the Whales from comfortable penthouse apartment!

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

About this apartment rental

Condo Description: Our condo is a comfortable top floor, 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom apartment with a private, covered balcony-lanai with panoramic ocean views; cathedral ceilings; clerestory windows in living room. Gated Residents-and-Guests-only pool on grounds; Carlsmith County Beach Park immediately adjacent to the building is a lovely park with many coconut palms and swimming lagoons that are protected from ocean waves by a coral reef. Every one comments about swimming with the sea turtles there! The condo is 4 miles to downtown Hilo/shopping and services. 2 bedroom/1 bath/ full kitchen; covered lanai; elevator building; designated parking spot. 35 miles to Volcano National Park; 15 miles to Akaka falls (440 feet high), 50 miles to Waipio Valley. Much more touring and dining info sent to you upon booking. Please ask about children under 12. Unless a climate controlled interior is something you Have to Have, you will find the climate and the proximity to ocean breezes make the condo very comfortable. Daily temperatures range from 62 to 86 degrees YEAR ROUND. The building has NO AC. For a self guided 3D tour please copy and paste the URL below into any browser: (click through the space and spin 360 degrees from any position in the space) https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=X1RrTKSLczh&brand=0 Renting our place is a business, but it's also fun. We are your private hosts and we own and rent just this place and another suite at our home 7 miles from Hilo. Part of the fun is sharing something (when you book) about yourselves and/or your visit to the islands. We look forward to your visit! GE License: GE-095-813-2224-01 Transient Accommodations Licence: TA-095-813-2224-01 County of Hawaii STVR Number: 19-362595 County of Hawaii NUC Permit Number: 19-1284

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Map of Hilo, HI

Nearby attractions

Apartment in Hilo, HI

Reasons to book

People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

$$$$

Watch the Whales from comfortable penthouse apartment!

Apartment in Hilo, HI

Reasons to book

People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

$$$$

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Map of Hilo, HI

Nearby attractions

Reviews

4.7/5.0

Outstanding(184 Reviews)

10.0

Feb 2024

Unit had everything we needed for our stay. Beautiful views and lovely places to swim or to take a pleasant walk. Would stay here again. Loved that it had an elevator.

10.0

Feb 2024

We loved the Hilo side of the island so much and this was a great spot to take it all in. The condo has everything you need. We liked the privacy and security factors. Randall was easy to communicate with and the residents at Mauna Loa Shores were friendly and helpful. It’s not a fancy place but the price definitely reflects that. We loved watching whales from the lanai and the activity of Carlsmith right below. It really is as close as it looks, actually closer. Would definitely stay here again!

10.0

Feb 2024

What an amazing stay. So Thankful for such a beautiful location. Everything was PERFECT… Will be back.

5.0

Dec 2023

Great views from both sides of the apartment. Excellent location. Right by a nice beach where we saw green turtles. Close to town. Quiet and safe place. Would enjoy staying there again.

5.0

Dec 2023

We loved staying here; we could hear the ocean waves day and night. The ocean is practically in your backyard at this place and we enjoyed swimming at the park several times. We saw turtles every time we went down to the park/ocean. There is a nice restaurant within walking distance that is open for dinner (Wed-Sun I believe). The apartment is a short drive from downtown Hilo and convenient to other services. We would stay here again.

5.0

Dec 2023

The views from the lanai alone make this spot worth the trip. The fact that the condo itself is gorgeous, and fully loaded with everything you’d need to settle in and make it your home away from home was a total bonus. 20 seconds out the back is some amazing snorkelling in a protected little bay, and you’d literally have to go out of your way NOT to see a variety of gorgeous turtles. We are already planning our return to the Hilo area, and are absolutely going to come back here.

5.0

Nov 2023

wonderful stay

5.0

Nov 2023

Condo was clean and well stocked. Master bed was very comfortable. Good cross breeze, was never hot. Thought about snorkeling at the beach park, but I was there on a holiday weekend, and the park was crowded. Did see a few turtles in the evening, though. Will definately stay here again. Thank you Randall!

5.0

Nov 2023

We loved staying at Randall’s place. Really clean and comfortable for our family and the residents were so nice/kind and Randall was really easy to work with. The view was beautiful and the space super comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!

5.0

Nov 2023

The condo is renovated, nicely furnished, beautiful view, convenient location close to restaurants and stores.

5.0

Nov 2023

The view was wonderful as was the park/beach nearby. Communication with the owner was amazing. For groceries/dining a vehicle is a definite plus (one restaurant across the street - limited hours, though groceries and food could be ordered in)

5.0

Oct 2023

We were able to stay here for 3 nights, but we wish we stayed longer. The condo is beautiful, clean, and up to date. The condo is VERY well stocked from the kitchen to the bathroom supplies to beach towels. We loved having things like jelly in the refrigerator that we didn't have to buy. The view is incredible, and we slept to the sound of the ocean & Coqui frogs each night. The location was convenient to everything on the Hilo side. I would highly recommend this condo!

5.0

Oct 2023

The apartment was lovely, everything you could need was provided. The view was incredible and situated right on Carlsmith Beach Park. There was a beautiful cross flow of air when the front door was open & we found it quite cool & comfortable at night. We were very pleased with our stay & the check in process was smoothe & easy. The price was very reasonable too.

5.0

Sep 2023

Beautiful place to stay at. We loved having dinner on the balcony. When you wake up the ocean is the first thing you here. Randall and Donna were quick with responses. This was a perfect place for a much needed rest and relaxtion. We also felt very safe at the property. Easy access to the beach. We would like to stay again, if we get another chance to come back!

5.0

Sep 2023

I love everything about this place since it's nearby the lagoon beaches. The only thing I'd recommend is better shades in the other room with the twin beds. More comfortable sheets in the main bedroom. Also there's only 1 bathroom here. Other than that it was a very nice stay. Randall was great in communicating back and forth. Just follow the instructions when you arrive for your key, even though there's nobody present. The ground keeper are there. They're helpful as well. Pool needs to be updated, remember to have mosquitoes repellent with you. They're no joke. I would come again.

5.0

Aug 2023

The view was what made it!! The Bed and furniture is comfortable, well stocked kitchen. Wish it had a dishwasher and dressers.

5.0

Aug 2023

The condo and location was perfect.It was easy to walk to the lagoon in the park next door.The location was perfect for us.We were minutes from downtown Hilo.It was easy to get to the stores we needed When I did have questions for the owner he was very prompt getting back to me. If I ever came back to Hawaii I would definitely stay here again

5.0

Jul 2023

This top floor unit has a spectacular view of Carlsmith Beach. When you keep the lanai and front door open (both screened), there is a great cross breeze that flows through the unit. Randall was great with answering any questions that we had and checked to make sure we got into the unit okay. Thank you for a great stay.

5.0

Jun 2023

We had everything we needed! Views were amazing! Went down to the lagoon nightly to see the turtles coming in to sleep for the night.

5.0

Jun 2023

The best part about this property is the location. You can head down stairs and right out the back gate to be at Carlsmith Beach Park. This is a great place for kids with a sheltered cove at low tide and plenty of places to explore. The building was also in a quiet area, which was nice, but they were doing construction on the building which started at about 7 am every morning, so sleeping in was definitely out. This property is also just down the street from Richardson Ocean Park which has a black sand beach and great snorkeling. We spent a bunch of time here as well. Another great feature of this unit is that it is on the top floor and has high ceilings with windows on both sides that let in plenty of light during the day. This property is a great base of operations if you are playing on the east side of the island. In the 4 days we stayed here we were able to swim/snorkel, go to Volcanoes National Park, see Akaka falls, visit Umauma falls, enjoy Rainbow falls and the giant Banyan tree, go to the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo, hang out at the farmers market, enjoy the Japanese gardens and lots more!

5.0

Jun 2023

We loved our stay at this home in Hilo. There view of the ocean and the park lagoon that is next door was worth the price of admission. It felt very spacious for our family of 4. Never got hot with the fans going and windows open to the ocean breeze. Would definitely stay again.

5.0

May 2023

Absolutely enjoyed our stay here. Randall is awesome and will make sure you are all set!

5.0

May 2023

The condo was as described. The location is great - outside of downtown Hilo but a short drive and right next to a beach park. Everything was really convenient. The condo itself was clean and well kept up. Highly recommend.

5.0

May 2023

This is a great place to stay location location location I would recommend anybody to rent this place

4.0

May 2023

Very uncomfortable living room furniture.

5.0

Apr 2023

We really enjoyed our stay in this condo. It was very quiet and had a wonder view of the ocean when we sat and drank our morning coffee. The only negative of this condo is that it does not have air conditioning. For the most part the ocean breeze kept the unit cool and it was not a problem, but there were a few nights that got a little humid. The property manager also did a great job making sure we got check in. He also help us with some questions about activities in the area.

5.0

Apr 2023

Older condo but comfortable. Loved the view of the park. Well equipped for our needs. Enjoyed our stay.

5.0

Apr 2023

The unit is on the top floor of a building by a beach park, giving a commanding view of the ocean from the balcony. It is very clean and pleasant, with full kitchen amenities. The owner is also very responsive and interacted with us through text. We had a great time staying there. The only minor challenge is that the parking space is quite tight and may be hard to get into. Luckily we rented a compact sedan. We will definitely come back on our next trip to Hilo.

5.0

Mar 2023

This is literally right on the ocean. and up on the 7th floor We watched whales and dolphins from the lanai and snorkeled at Carlsmith Beach Park right out the door. There is no A/C so sleeping was a bit harder and the kitchen and furniture are a bit tired but the location made up for that. Randall was very helpful in adjusting our dates by a day and getting us in a bit early since we were driving over from Kona with groceries. definitely a place to return to if we ever decide to stay in Hilo again.

5.0

Mar 2023

This place had a great view! Communication with with the property manager was also very good through the VRBO app.

4.0

Mar 2023

The location of the property was good, on the water and next to a park. There were sea turtles in the tidal pool and we saw whales from the lanai. We had everything we needed during our stay.

4.0

Feb 2023

We stayed for 2 weeks and would be happy to use the location again. It’s quiet and we felt like we were in a community not a tourist location, which adds to the ability to relax and unwind. The master bedroom was comfortable and quiet. The second bedroom we did not love, the beds were much too hard - and we used the couch instead of those beds. My 6 year old even complained, so not really suitable for adults for more than a couple days. Unit was stocked with spare blankets and basic beach gear like chairs and snorkel and towels. An umbrella might be nice due the amount of rain in Hilo. But, if you’re staying around carlsmith beach park, no worries, just pack up and head inside for a bit and come out again when the rain passes. Not the best stocked for kitchen and cooking supplies. We had to buy a small pan to cook eggs. A single large frying pan wouldn’t work when we’re handwashing and cooking most meals. But they did try to keep it stocked with basics like salt, pepper, sugar and coffee. But, location and general quiet (though you do get noise and music/bass from cars especially on the weekend) was good enough we’d book again. And owner was friendly and easy to communicate with.

5.0

Jan 2023

The condo was beautiful and supplied with everything we needed. Fabulous ocean view and designated parking spot. Quiet location. Would stay again!

5.0

Dec 2022

Rental process from booking to check-out was easy. Communication with Randall was great. Unit was clean, quiet, and comfortable, and was equipped with all that we needed for our short stay. The view from the lanai is amazing - overlooking the lagoon each morning while eating breakfast was a true pleasure. We used the fans but did not need the AC during our stay. The lush foliage and flowering plants around the building were lovely. We would love to come back to stay and swim in the lagoon again. Thanks Randall.

5.0

Dec 2022

Enjoyed the spectacular views. The Ocean and a beach park were bery close. The host was attentive and replaced the TV. The unit was very clean and the decor was great. The kitchen haeverything I needed and more. Would return. Missed watching the World Cup Soccer though.

5.0

Dec 2022

Great location, turtles right at the bay below condo. Great communication and check in instructions, condo as described, would stay again Thank you

5.0

Nov 2022

This property was incredible. I just can’t say enough how truly tranquil and rejuvenating it was. The maintenance man worked all day everyday keeping the common areas pristine and he was so nice. He visited with us every day. The beach park that is only a few steps away was one of the most magical places. We have visited Hawaii 6 times now and this experience is by far our favorite. Everyone we encountered definitely exuded the aloha spirit. The ocean breezes kept the condo cool and made you feel as though you were a part of the island. The morning views from the lanai were incredible. We had rainbows almost daily. Beautiful place!!

5.0

Oct 2022

eating breakfast enjoying the view was great lots of turtles on shore and snorkeling good beds

2.0

Sep 2022

Location, Location, Location!!!! Condo and Property met all our expectations, unlike a previous reviewer, Proximity to bay and great snorkeling is unmatched! MAHALO

5.0

Sep 2022

Awesome location very receptive host

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Hilo?

The average price for a rental in Hilo is $150 per night. This rental is $20 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Watch the Whales from comfortable penthouse apartment!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.