House in Papaikou, HI
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Summary:
Plan your east-side days around the changeable sky: a misty drive along the Hamakua Coast in the morning, a stop in Hilo for poke or market fruit, then dinner back at your own table. This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath Papaikou home sleeps eight, with seven beds, air conditioning, a kitchen, and laundry for the real work of a family trip. It is a practical base for the part of the Big Island that feels green, rainy, and alive. Spend time at Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden, take the coastal road through Onomea, or make a day of Hilo's shops and waterfront. The home gives a larger group room to regroup after wet shoes, snacks, and a full day outside. It suits families who want to trade resort bustle for the Hamakua Coast's slower, rain-forest side.
The Space:
With three bedrooms, two and a half baths, seven beds, and room for eight guests, this home gives a family group a more workable base than separate hotel rooms. Air conditioning helps after humid east-side outings, and the kitchen, dining table, washer, and dryer make breakfasts, packed lunches, and beach-towel resets easy. The layout is set up for coming home together after a day on the road.
Guest Access:
Guests at this Big Island home near Hilo enjoy a private entrance and easy access to the Hamakua Coast area, with air conditioning for comfort. A nearby laundromat supports longer stays, and shopping is close by. Long term stays are welcomed for guests planning extended visits.
The Neighborhood:
Papaikou is a green, residential stretch just north of Hilo on the Hamakua Coast. It is not a walk-to-dinner setting, which is part of the appeal for travelers who want the Big Island's lush east side around them. Hilo provides groceries, restaurants, the farmers market, and practical services. The Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden and the coastal scenery around Onomea are rewarding nearby outings, while Akaka Falls and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park make memorable day trips by car.
Getting Around:
Hilo International Airport is about 15 to 20 minutes away, a short and easy drive. A rental car is recommended for reaching Hilo's beaches, shops, and restaurants just a few miles down the coast. Papaikou itself is a small, quiet community with limited walkable amenities, so a quick drive covers most errands. Parking is generally simple, available on site or along the street.
Other Things to Note:
This property is managed by Heavenly Vacations.
Interaction with Guests:
Our local Heavenly Vacations Hawaii Island team is just a call or message away throughout your stay. From Kona sunsets to Volcano adventures, we love sharing our favorite places to enjoy on the Big Island, and we are here to help right away should any issue arise. We respect your privacy and are here whenever you need us.
Plan your east-side days around the changeable sky: a misty drive along the Hamakua Coast in the morning, a stop in Hilo for poke or market fruit, then dinner back at your own table. This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath Papaikou home sleeps eight, with seven beds, air conditioning, a kitchen, and laundry for the real work of a family trip. It is a practical base for the part of the Big Island that feels green, rainy, and alive. Spend time at Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden, take the coastal road through Onomea, or make a day of Hilo's shops and waterfront. The home gives a larger group room to regroup after wet shoes, snacks, and a full day outside. It suits families who want to trade resort bustle for the Hamakua Coast's slower, rain-forest side.
The Space:
With three bedrooms, two and a half baths, seven beds, and room for eight guests, this home gives a family group a more workable base than separate hotel rooms. Air conditioning helps after humid east-side outings, and the kitchen, dining table, washer, and dryer make breakfasts, packed lunches, and beach-towel resets easy. The layout is set up for coming home together after a day on the road.
Guest Access:
Guests at this Big Island home near Hilo enjoy a private entrance and easy access to the Hamakua Coast area, with air conditioning for comfort. A nearby laundromat supports longer stays, and shopping is close by. Long term stays are welcomed for guests planning extended visits.
The Neighborhood:
Papaikou is a green, residential stretch just north of Hilo on the Hamakua Coast. It is not a walk-to-dinner setting, which is part of the appeal for travelers who want the Big Island's lush east side around them. Hilo provides groceries, restaurants, the farmers market, and practical services. The Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden and the coastal scenery around Onomea are rewarding nearby outings, while Akaka Falls and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park make memorable day trips by car.
Getting Around:
Hilo International Airport is about 15 to 20 minutes away, a short and easy drive. A rental car is recommended for reaching Hilo's beaches, shops, and restaurants just a few miles down the coast. Papaikou itself is a small, quiet community with limited walkable amenities, so a quick drive covers most errands. Parking is generally simple, available on site or along the street.
Other Things to Note:
This property is managed by Heavenly Vacations.
Interaction with Guests:
Our local Heavenly Vacations Hawaii Island team is just a call or message away throughout your stay. From Kona sunsets to Volcano adventures, we love sharing our favorite places to enjoy on the Big Island, and we are here to help right away should any issue arise. We respect your privacy and are here whenever you need us.
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Papaikou, HI
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2025
Property was clean and had everything needed. Great location. Enjoyed the stay!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2025
I was initially thrown off by needing to install and register the Vacasa app due to this home being maintained by that company, but besides that it was a fantastic stay in a spacious and comfortable home. If you're looking to sleep 4-8 people in the same place in between sightseeing around Hilo while still having a reasonable amount of space, this home is perfect.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2024
The home is located in Papaikou just outside of Hilo but still close to the local Walmart and Target. Walmart and Target is approximately 10 minutes from the house.
The house has an outdoor shower and laundry room with a lock code that is provided once you book.
The main house door requires a code as well.
We love that the doors have extra security since we had kids on this trip.
The house was well kept and with extra supplies and even an extra sleeping cot for additional guests.
There’s even a cabinet with first aid supplies.
They thought of everything!
The only downside would be that the main house shower valve took a while to shut off and the water only runs really hot not cold.
We hadn’t told the homeowner or contacted anyone from Vacasa, so this could have been resolved during the stay. That was the only thing.
Other than that, great home. Quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Two thumbs up!
6 / 10Average·Nov 2025
The front door was a major problem and the property manager knows about the ongoing problem and has not properly fixed it. The door frame sticks and the combination lock it not working properly. You call for help and they just tell you what you already know and the door lock still doesn’t work correctly. The code is ten digits which you can not enter in the time frame allowed. The property manager firm is all about fallowing rules not about helping the traveler. I would not recommend this property to anybody with current management.
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Top rated by guests
9.4Outstanding
(10 Ratings)
"Property was clean and had everything needed. Great location. Enjoyed the stay!!"
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