14 Reviews of Property 112172 in Keaukaha, Hawaii

We so enjoyed staying at this condo. The bed was very comfortable ( and we are picky about that) and we both slept like a log( even with the croque frogs). Matter of fact we kind of missed their chirping the first couple of nights we were home! The condo was nicely furnished and the grounds were nice too. Outside of the master bedroom you can just see the ocean, but the view of the rain forest was spectacular! Recommend Ken's House of Pancakes and the Seaside Restaurant (which is just across the street from the condo). Also recommend the Ponds (get a window table). The Hilo Bay Cafe was a bit of a disappointment though. Please stop at the Hilo Homade Ice Cream Shop just down the road to Hilo. Some of the best ice cream we've had (don't forget to tour the grounds too). Get off the main highways and explore some of the small towns on the island, you would be surprisedwith what you'll find. When we get back to Hilo again I know just where we are planning to stay!!!!!!! Hilo is just a nice, laid back town with lots of charm and not nearly as touristy as the Kona coast. Anyway, you won't be disappointed with the condo and Donna is the best!!! Would recommend this condo to all.

My mom and I had a great time relaxing at the lagoon and watching the turtles. Everything about the unit was fantastic, and stocked with everything you'd need on a vacation. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will tell our friends about the place!

The location of this rental is 2+ miles removed from anything that you can walk to in the city of Hilo. That offered a more private location, but also inconvenient for any needs in town. Overall it was not a bad room. It appeared clean and well cared for. There was no air conditioning which is not unique on the islands.

Pros: affordable, 2-bedroom accommodations, adjacent to an amazing park with crystal-clear COLD spring-fed ocean water where you can swim with sea turtles for free, uncrowded freshwater pool.

Cons: the view is misrepresented as the ocean is only partially viewable from the bedroom (the rest of the view is forest), the building looked a little run down, the building's elevator was a bit sketchy (my wife was afraid that it could stop working while we were on it...with good cause) BUGS!

The bugs are the main reason for my poor rating. There are several well-placed roach motels in the unit. My least favorite is among the dishes. During the day they were not visible, however, at night many roach-like bugs are certain to be hanging out on the walls and in the kitchen.

If I had to do it over again, I certainly would have chosen a different place due to the bug problems.

My wife and I were guests in this great condo from 4-19 thru 4-21. We were pleasantly surprised at how safe, comfortable and well equipped this unit was. We felt right at home the minute we got there. Clean, light and airy with fantastic views of the ocean and surrounding property. The location was terrific and proved very convienent to our daily excursions. Whether we went north to see water falls or south to the Volcanos Park we had no trouble finding our way around from this location. We were just minutes away from stores, restaurants, the airport. We found our stay here every bit as nice, if not more so, than any of our stays at brand name hotels. We will definiately be calling Donna again next time we come to Hilo! We found her very personable and so willing to help make our stay a most memorable experience. Be sure to ask her about places to eat and visit, you will feel like a local!!Thank You - we will be recommending you to all our friends!! R and S

A nice at-home feeling. Open, airy feel with great view. Saw turtles as soon as we walked to the lagoon. Building is safe and unit is clean and well supplied with towels, ice chest, and all you need in the kitchen to prepare eat in or picnic meals to take with you as you explore this side of the island. The sounds of birds and waves are heard throughout the day along with frogs at night. The owner, Donna, was very friendly.

This last visit (2/4 - 3/3/12) was actually the third within as many years in which I have stayed in one of the condo units rented by this property owner in this neighborhood. (One was a different unit in the same building, the other a unit in a building just down the avenue a few hundred yards.) In each case I have been well-satisfied with the the location and the ammenities. It's true about the turtles, too. They are down there in the lagoon, waiting for you to come pay them a visit. (Please don't touch or feed them, though, even if they do seem to be begging for those things.) A mile further down Kalanianaole Ave, at the very end of the road, is an excellent snorkeling spot (Richardson Beach Park). Popular with the surfers, too. Just outside the condo is a patch of rain forest, through which one can enjoy a short walk out to a some lava tide pools, where wonderful views are to be had. Drive, or ride the free bus service, into dowtown Hilo, a short distance away, where the farmer's market is (main market days there are Wednesday and Saturday), which is definitely the place to buy your produce, and which is also a feast for the senses. For a small place, Hilo has a lot to offer, from the charming old Palace Theater, to the Imiloa Observatory Center, the Tsunami Museum and the Mokupapapa Discovery Center, to some rather nice restaurants, coffee shops, etc. Does it rain? Sure, but its warm even when it rains, and there are also beautiful sunny days, with great vistas of the bay and Mauna Kea rising behind the town. Ranging beyond Hilo, there are many other attractions as well, from the rugged Hamakua coast to the north, the old-time Hawaiian ambiance of the Puna coast to the south, and the interesting and awe-inspiring sights of Volcano National Park, only about 30 miles away. Tourism exists in Hilo, but it is quite low-key compared to, say, the Kona Coast on the other side of the island. For my money, it is a much more relaxing and authentically Hawaiian holiday experience than the busier, more tourism-focused places that exist in the islands. And the rental units offered by this property owner on Hilo Bay are the best, most economical way to enjoy this wonderful "off the beaten path" part of Hawaii, in my opinion. I'm not able to actually move to Hilo full-time, so my personal compromise is to come over from the mainland for a month or so evey year. Renting one of the condo units offered by this owner is the next best thing to owning my own home here.

Our family of 4 enjoyed our week long stay here. The condo was well equipped for all our needs, clean, and in a good location. It is close to downtown and the fabulous Hilo Farmer's market. Didn't see any turtles but we found we were only an hour's drive away from Volcano National Park. For those who like surfing, it is only a 15 minute drive to the waves! Our hostess, Donna, was very helpful.

Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay at this clean, affordable condo just outside Hilo. Able to prepare breakfasts & dinners in stocked kitchen. Cozy, quiet, comfortable.