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Hilo house rental - Huge Ocean View from the Front of our Home. Pool on right, Spa is left of center
Huge Ocean View from the Front of our Home. Pool on right, Spa is left of center
  • Hilo house rental - Huge Ocean View from the Front of our Home. Pool on right, Spa is left of center
    View from the Coast. Deck and Pool on right. Spa is hiding behind the Pool.
    Comfortable Living Room, Plenty of Books and Games. Also Internet TV & Radio.
    Another View of the Great Room--See The Ocean From Just About Everywhere.
    Another View of The Living Room and The View. It Is Big Nature Right Outside.
    Downstairs in Living Room, Beautiful Mango Slabs with a Big Coastline View.
  • Hilo house rental - Gorgeous Stained Glass Window in the Downstairs Bathroom.
    The Kitchen Is Fully Functional And Close To All Family Fun
    The Kitchen is at the Heart of the Home. Easy to Use and Easy to Cook.
    The Compass Rose Helps You Remember Where You Are! Hardwood Floors Everywhere.
    Comfortable "Day" Bed With Big View in Great Room. Read a Book or Nap.
    Downstairs Bedroom -- Comfortable Queen Bed And That Incredible Ocean View!
  • Hilo house rental - The 3rd Bedroom Downstairs. Beautiful Stained Glass Window--Mesmerizing.
    Looking at the Downstairs Bedroom From the Upstairs Lanai. Big View--Of Course.
    Sitting Area of Large Master Bedroom. Greeting The Day Couldn't Be Easier.
    Master Bedroom with Comfortable King-sized Bed, Nice Linens, and Reading Lamps.
    2nd Bedroom Upstairs. Comfortable Queen-Sized Bed. Again, Nice Linens, Big View.
    2nd Bedroom Upstairs. Big Lanai. Big View. Life is Good.
  • Hilo house rental - The Upstairs Lanai Has Views Up and Down the Coastline, and Wonderful Breezes
    The Wild and Wonderful Coastline. Looking North fromm the Upstairs Lanai.
    The Wonderful View Continues South, Looking Down The Coastline Towards Kapoho.
    The Pool Is So Much Fun -- And That Feeling Of Nature Abounds
    Ahhh, Afternoon Shadows. Peaceful.
    Charming Baby At Ahalanui, A County Park & Hot Pond On The Ocean. Puna is Great!
 
Hilo house rental - Huge Ocean View from the Front of our Home. Pool on right, Spa is left of center

Huge Ocean View from the Front of our Home. Pool on right, Spa is left of center

View from the Coast. Deck and Pool on right. Spa is hiding behind the Pool.

View from the Coast. Deck and Pool on right. Spa is hiding behind the Pool.

Comfortable Living Room, Plenty of Books and Games. Also Internet TV & Radio.

Comfortable Living Room, Plenty of Books and Games. Also Internet TV & Radio.

Another View of the Great Room--See The Ocean From Just About Everywhere.

Another View of the Great Room--See The Ocean From Just About Everywhere.

Another View of The Living Room and The View. It Is Big Nature Right Outside.

Another View of The Living Room and The View. It Is Big Nature Right Outside.

Downstairs in Living Room, Beautiful Mango Slabs with a Big Coastline View.

Downstairs in Living Room, Beautiful Mango Slabs with a Big Coastline View.

Gorgeous Stained Glass Window in the Downstairs Bathroom.

Gorgeous Stained Glass Window in the Downstairs Bathroom.

The Kitchen Is Fully Functional And Close To All Family Fun

The Kitchen Is Fully Functional And Close To All Family Fun

The Kitchen is at the Heart of the Home. Easy to Use and Easy to Cook.

The Kitchen is at the Heart of the Home. Easy to Use and Easy to Cook.

The Compass Rose Helps You Remember Where You Are! Hardwood Floors Everywhere.

The Compass Rose Helps You Remember Where You Are! Hardwood Floors Everywhere.

Comfortable "Day" Bed With Big View in Great Room. Read a Book or Nap.

Comfortable "Day" Bed With Big View in Great Room. Read a Book or Nap.

Downstairs Bedroom -- Comfortable Queen Bed And That Incredible Ocean View!

Downstairs Bedroom -- Comfortable Queen Bed And That Incredible Ocean View!

The 3rd Bedroom Downstairs. Beautiful Stained Glass Window--Mesmerizing.

The 3rd Bedroom Downstairs. Beautiful Stained Glass Window--Mesmerizing.

Looking at the Downstairs Bedroom From the Upstairs Lanai. Big View--Of Course.

Looking at the Downstairs Bedroom From the Upstairs Lanai. Big View--Of Course.

Sitting Area of Large Master Bedroom. Greeting The Day Couldn't Be Easier.

Sitting Area of Large Master Bedroom. Greeting The Day Couldn't Be Easier.

Master Bedroom with Comfortable King-sized Bed, Nice Linens, and Reading Lamps.

Master Bedroom with Comfortable King-sized Bed, Nice Linens, and Reading Lamps.

2nd Bedroom Upstairs. Comfortable Queen-Sized Bed. Again, Nice Linens, Big View.

2nd Bedroom Upstairs. Comfortable Queen-Sized Bed. Again, Nice Linens, Big View.

2nd Bedroom Upstairs. Big Lanai. Big View. Life is Good.

2nd Bedroom Upstairs. Big Lanai. Big View. Life is Good.

The Upstairs Lanai Has Views Up and Down the Coastline, and Wonderful Breezes

The Upstairs Lanai Has Views Up and Down the Coastline, and Wonderful Breezes

The Wild and Wonderful Coastline. Looking North fromm the Upstairs Lanai.

The Wild and Wonderful Coastline. Looking North fromm the Upstairs Lanai.

The Wonderful View Continues South, Looking Down The Coastline Towards Kapoho.

The Wonderful View Continues South, Looking Down The Coastline Towards Kapoho.

The Pool Is So Much Fun -- And That Feeling Of Nature Abounds

The Pool Is So Much Fun -- And That Feeling Of Nature Abounds

Ahhh, Afternoon Shadows. Peaceful.

Ahhh, Afternoon Shadows. Peaceful.

Charming Baby At Ahalanui, A County Park & Hot Pond On The Ocean. Puna is Great!

Charming Baby At Ahalanui, A County Park & Hot Pond On The Ocean. Puna is Great!

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps6
  • 2 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 3 - 6 nights
 
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House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths, (Sleeps 6)

Guests often comment that our home exceeded their expectations. It's probably because of all the local materials and the attention to detail. There are local hard-wood floors throughout (even the bathrooms and kitchen), custom stained glass windows, granite counter tops, and lots of original artwork. There's also an outdoor shower, two beach cruiser bikes and two mountain bikes, Instant access Netflix Movies and unlimited music from Pandora on the TV, purified (by reverse osmosis) drinking water, your own water well with whole house ultra violet filtration system (no worries about running out of water or other problems association with 'catchment systems' that are common in our area), solar-heated hot water, various board games, some good Hawaiiana books, various floaty pool toys, and plenty of etc.

MASTER BEDROOM (UPSTAIRS)

A comfortable king sized bed with soft cotton sheets, vintage rattan reading chairs, vintage mango wood dresser, ceiling fan, and 2 bed side tables both with reading lamps. The direct ocean view from the bedroom also allows for great breezes. The wide balcony is directly in front of both upstairs bedrooms.

2ND BEDROOM (UPSTAIRS)

A comfortable queen sized bed also with soft cotton sheets, writing desk and chair that faces the ocean, 2 bed-side tables with reading lamps, ceiling fan, and a dresser make this a fully functional room with that same huge ocean view.

UPSTAIRS BATHROOM

The bathroom is accessed by both bedrooms. It has a tub/shower and sink/vanity in one room, and a separate room for the toilet. Shampoo, hair conditioner, hand soap, TP, and plenty of towels are all provided.

DOWNSTAIRS BEDROOM

A comfortable queen sized bed, with good cotton sheets, a free-standing armoire, ceiling fan, chair, a free-form mango-wood built-in table and 2 reading lights. This room is set back from the front of the house but still has an incredible ocean view. It also has an intriguing stained glass window depicting Kilauea Volcano.

DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM

Tub/shower, vanity and sink, toilet, and incredible large stained glass window depicting a Polynesian voygaging canoe and a variety of wildlife. Again, shampoo, hair conditioner, hand soap, and TP are all provided.

LIVING SPACE AND KITCHEN

The living room is decorated with a vintage Hawaiian look, yet with DISH TV, and the classic comfortable rattan furniture and original artwork. There's a full sized dining table with 6 chairs, as well as 4 bar chairs. We can tell you that the front door is one big stained glass ocean scene. You can get lost in it--seriously. However, you will need to see it for yourself.

STAIRS: The upstairs is accessed via stairs which start near the front door and are on the outside of the house. We like this because we see the ocean and the stars at night. It also keeps the upstairs bedrooms more private.

HEALTH ISSUES

The triple filtered drinking water is a big bonus. Many houses in our area use 'catchment' systems, catching water off their roof. There are good filter systems, and there are less-than-good filter systems. We have an excellent reverse osmosis system that actually purifies your drinking water. FYI, wherever you decide to stay in East Hawaii you should ask about their water system.

HUMPBACK WHALES -- WOW, THEY CAN BE CLOSE.

In front of our home, the ocean gets deep quickly. Because of this, their birthing and mating months (December - April) are excellent times for hearing humpback whales at night, and of course seeing them by day. Their tail slapping can wake you up--no kidding.

IN CONCLUSION

Our home is fully functional, clean, comfortable, AND in a great location. In short, it is 'homey'. You will be only 25-30 minutes from Hilo Airport, a few minutes more to Downtown, Bayfront or Richardson's Beach and 20 minutes from Pahoa, a Great/Funky Restaurant town. You will be 30 minutes from the warm ponds at Ahalanui and the Marine Sanctuary where you can snorkel with tame good-sized schools of fish! You're also 45 minutes to Volcanoes National Park (location of the historical Kilauea Caldera, and home of Pele the fire goddess) and 45 minutes away, in the other direction, from the Ocean Entry for Flowing Lava. This is subject to change of course, but has been amazingly steady of late.

If you're looking for a comfortable, spacious, truly OCEANFRONT home, retreat, and a base of operations, this is it. This is the house that Jack built, in 1998. First camping out in the would-be garage, then creating an artistic retreat/bachelor pad, and ultimately a great family home. We happily lived there for many years.

The ocean is mesmerizing by day, lulling to deep sleep at night. The oceanside deck with spa and swimming pool will become your outdoor living room. The neighborhood is nice and friendly and you can walk or ride bikes for miles along the coast in either direction. Or you can hang out. You just might not want to leave.

Keywords: Oceanfront Home; single-family house

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About Barbara Bell and Kathy Acree

Here we are checking out the lava flow. We have lived in East Hawai`i for over 30 years, so we obviously love Hawai`i. Jack is a 3rd generation Hardwood Flooring Contractor and Barbara is a jaquette of all trades, most recently working for the County of Hawai`i.

Barbara Bell and Kathy Acree purchased this house in 1998
Why Barbara Bell and Kathy Acree chose Hilo

East Hawaii is varied, and exciting; the volcano never ceases to inspire and thrill. Madame Pele gives her unique energy to the whole of East Hawaii, and especially the Puna District. We have lived in East Hawaii for so long, and this house was our home, until we moved to the Big City of Hilo. Jack built this home in 1998, after living a few blocks away for about 15 years.

What makes this house unique

Because our home is almost at the end of a quiet dead-end street, it is very restful and private. We like to find new spots, via bicycle, or hiking boots, or swimming fins. There are so many incredible places to explore and we never get tired of adventuring. We like to walk or bike the coastline--for miles. To the south, we go to some tidepools about 1 1/2 miles away. To the north, we bike, then hike the last bit to a white sand beach that's about 5 miles away. We also spend many hours lounging back and forth between the hot tub, the pool, and lazing around on the deck. It's so private and quiet--we love it.

30 Reviews of Property 1335 in Hilo, Hawaii

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Private & Serene Oceanfront Home; Pool & Spa, Bikes, Wi-Fi; 1/2 Acre
average rating of 5.0 based on 30 reviews
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Private & Serene Oceanfront Home; Pool & Spa, Bikes, Wi-Fi; 1/2 Acre
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p1335vb
+ 808.937.2573 (Hawaii)
Hilo Hilo District
United States
5

Super house, super location

5 of 5
Submitted: May 17, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
This was my first VRBO, and I wasn't sure what we'd end up with. Pictures on a webpage never tell the real story, so I was curious to see what we'd end up with. What we ended up with is a SUPER house with a FANTASTIC location.
We visited Hilo because my mom grew up here. My wife & I & our 3 kids would be staying for 6 nights, and we wanted some space to "spread out" - everyone has their own bed, preferably in their own room, with a kitchen, etc. Ideally we'd have a pool; ideally, we'd be oceanfront.
We found VRBO, then found this house. It was a bit farther out than we had originally wanted - 30 minutes from Hilo - but on the website it sure seemed to have everything we wanted, so we chose it.
Emails and a phone call with the owner (Barbara) revealed a friendly, warm person.
In the end, the experience couldn't have been better. The pictures on the website can't really do it justice: we'd stand out on the deck and just soak it all in, especially at sunrise when the view is simply fantastic.
The house is really not very far from Hilo, and it has good space, nice kitchen, and comfy beds. And the gentle breeze combined with the constant crashing of the waves against the lava cliff makes you sleep like a baby.
We'd return to this house in a heartbeat, I'd highly recommend it to anyone.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers
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Private & Serene Oceanfront Home; Pool & Spa, Bikes, Wi-Fi; 1/2 Acre
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Hilo Hilo District
Sacramento, California
5

Fantastic vacation

5 of 5
Submitted: April 16, 2013 Stayed: February 2013
This house was amazing. It was absolutely gorgeous and had everything we need. The interior and the views from the home were just spectacular. I particularly enjoyed watching the sunrise while sitting in the hottub. The day bed in the window of the family room was so very cozy. The sounds at night were beautiful. We knew there were neighbors, yet the home still felt very private and cozy. We all just felt completely at home and relaxed in this beautiful home. Location wise, it was so close to the national park that we were able to go there twice, once to drive around the crater and once to do a quite arduous 13 mile hike over the lava fields. And we were given great instructions on the closest grocery store to stock up for cooking. We left after three nights to go to the other side of the island and our entire party wished we had stayed here the entire time! We had discussed going to another island next time we head out that way, but I might choose this destination again just to stay in this house again. And although the pack and play was too small for our toddler, the rest of the house worked out just fine for him. He even enjoyed the deck and pool with grandparents while we went hiking. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Private & Serene Oceanfront Home; Pool & Spa, Bikes, Wi-Fi; 1/2 Acre
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+ 808.937.2573 (Hawaii)
Hilo Hilo District
McKenzie, TN
5

great, great property

5 of 5
Submitted: February 9, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
We all loved our stay at your "remote and private home". We are not the resort type. We 3 sisters and husbands from Tennessee enjoyed the deck and warm weather while watching whales just 75 yards out. Loved all the details and privacy. Would recommend to older folks. My young grandkids might need more active area for their entertainment. I would not want my grandkids on those beautiful floors, but we sure enjoyed them.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers
Owner's Response: We are glad you had a great time at the Beach Road Home and thank you for being considerate of the hardwood floors. For other guests who are considering staying with us, we expect our home to be loved and used--by kids of all ages. We actually love the floors for their cleanliness as well as their beauty. Jack is a third-generation hardwood floor guy so we can't even imagine having rugs! Regarding the other concern about the grandchildren not having enough to do. It's true that the area is quiet and peaceful, however, from our experience, all the visiting youngsters love it -- maybe because they see turtles and fish in the ocean, maybe because they can be in nature so easily, or maybe because they love the pool and the hot tub. We just know they can't wait to come back.
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Private & Serene Oceanfront Home; Pool & Spa, Bikes, Wi-Fi; 1/2 Acre
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Hilo Hilo District
Big Lake, Alaska
5

A real gem

5 of 5
Submitted: January 28, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
We've been to the Big Island many times, and stayig at this property was a joy. Clean, private and well cared for. The owners left detailed information about everything. It was great to ride the bikes (there are 4 of them) along "endless" miles of quiet neighborhood streets. We enjoyed sunny weather. This rental would be perfect for two couples, even with kids, as the bedrooms are on two different floors with seperate entries. Our friends from Hilo were impressed. We will recommend this to friends and we would stay here again.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Private & Serene Oceanfront Home; Pool & Spa, Bikes, Wi-Fi; 1/2 Acre
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Hilo Hilo District
Pasco, Wa
5

Great Place

5 of 5
Submitted: January 26, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
This place was great. The location is right up on the water, so you can here it crash into the rocky shore and enjoy it. The house is laid out very well and the wood features are beautiful. The owners have made a lot of nice touches to the home and it is set up to feel welcome. It's location is great, you are close to a lot of good sites to drive and explore as well some great restuarants in Pahoa (10 minutes away). Great place and great vacation.
Recommended for:  Sightseeing
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Private & Serene Oceanfront Home; Pool & Spa, Bikes, Wi-Fi; 1/2 Acre
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Hilo Hilo District
Cleveland,Ohio
5

Perfect getaway for family reunion

5 of 5
Submitted: January 7, 2013 Stayed: September 2012
We had a little family reunion to celebrate Mom's 90th birthday. The house was perfect for us, brother, sister-in-law and myself upstairs, and Mom on the first floor.Was a bit odd going downstairs on an outside staircase, but not a problem.Was able to see the sunrise, and a full moon from bed--awesome. The location was great for any sight seeing we went on, but we never started until noon...spent the morning walking/running along the road to the tide pools and just enjoying the great flowers, trees and birds along the road. We hated to leave our perfect retreat.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, People with Disabilities
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Private & Serene Oceanfront Home; Pool & Spa, Bikes, Wi-Fi; 1/2 Acre
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Hilo Hilo District
Beijing, China
5

Big Island Beyond Compare

5 of 5
Submitted: January 7, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
Our family greatly enjoyed our stay outside of Hilo. If you are interested in natural surroundings, black lava rock coast and a truly local experience, this part of the island is for you. The house is well maintained, with two bedrooms upstairs accessible via an outdoor staircase. This was perfect for our family - we stayed downstairs with our toddler sons, and my mother in law and brother in law had privacy upstairs. The pool and hot tub views are great, hope we can come back again.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Private & Serene Oceanfront Home; Pool & Spa, Bikes, Wi-Fi; 1/2 Acre
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Hilo Hilo District
Singapore
5

Home away from home

5 of 5
Submitted: December 17, 2012 Stayed: December 2012
It was like a house swap. Except of course, Barbara's house was a lot nicer than ours! We went to bed every night lulled to sleep by the waves, snug under the covers. There was a pool to refresh us when we came back from a long tiring trek. My sons could laze on the day bed overlooking the ocean all day if we don't rouse them out of it. The kitchen was fully equipped. For the green conscious, there was solar power, recycling bins and even a compost heap. The open plan kitchen/dining and living area made a wonderfully sized family room. The house is in a quiet area and almost at the end of a cul-de-sac. And heaps of helpful info from Barbara. Many thanks!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Private & Serene Oceanfront Home; Pool & Spa, Bikes, Wi-Fi; 1/2 Acre
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Hilo Hilo District
Los Angeles
5

Fantastic House - we lacked for nothing

5 of 5
Submitted: July 30, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
We stayed in the Beach Road house for two very nice weeks. The house is excellent, with great attention to details, and as other reviewers have said, it's nicer in reality than the pictures show. The woodwork is beautiful. The location of the house appears to enjoy a slightly nicer micro-climate than Hilo and Pahoa - as we would often turn off the main road in rain, and arrive in sunshine at the house. This is a house to really enjoy and I can't really think of anything to complain about. It can feel rather secluded, but that was a bonus for us. Supplies and good restaurants are not far, as Pahoa is a reasonably short trek - and you should be sure to try the Thai food restaurants in Pahoa. The quality and pricing were better than West Los Angeles, which was surprising. The Sunday farmers market on the main road on Sunday should not be missed. Our kids never wanted to leave.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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Private & Serene Oceanfront Home; Pool & Spa, Bikes, Wi-Fi; 1/2 Acre
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Hilo Hilo District
Gastonia, NC United States
5

A Fun Place

5 of 5
Submitted: July 26, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
My stay at this house was wonderful! Barbara has a bin of pool things you can use in the pool which I liked. Barbara also has bikes you can ride which I did. In the family room and the kitchen and other places around the house you can view the ocean. The house overall is a beautiful place that you will enjoy with your family friends or other people. It has exactly three bedrooms,two bathrooms,four bikes,one washer,one drier,and two televisions. One of the televisions is not plugged up just so you know. Kens House of Pancakes is a delicious place to eat,if your a pancake fanatic or not you'll love Ken's House of Pancakes. There's the Mauna Loa macadamia nut place nearby. There's Big Island Candies in Hilo too.
I loved my stay at this house and you will to.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 1/1
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