Spacious Historic Estate ~ 5 Min Walk to Hilo & Bay Front

Do not stay here if you want to get a good night sleep, it is very noisy with the birds basically screaming in your ears all night long (imagine a scene from Predator). The house is also very old and has a very bad smell that is like old house/urine smell in all bedrooms which kept me up all night. There are no blinds on the windows, just sheer curtains so the light from torches is shining in your face. The bathroom in the basement is very strange too, we were scared to go in there. No one in our family was able to fall asleep there so we left after one night. Not sure where the great reviews are coming from, but if you are used to modern comforts, then go elsewhere.

Great house and very close to downtown Hilo

I love historic houses and this home was so well maintained and beautifully curated. It is walking distance to shopping and food. It exceeded our expectations.

Beautiful spacious house in the middle of a garden oasis. So close to town and only 45 minutes to the volcano national park. Highly recommend this beautiful home. We were lucky to see the volcano eruption!

The house was beautiful, spacious, well stocked with high quality linens, dishes, beach toys etc. Loved the yard and screened lanai. Excellent location, all 3 beds very comfortable, 3 fridges! Very happy with our stay! Would definitely return next time on BI

The home was very well amended, kitchen, baths, etc. Thank you

We loved staying here as we visited our family in Hilo. The house is so charming, equipped with everything we needed and more. Fresh flowers and local fruit & chocolates left for us upon our arrival - it’s the little things. We’d love to stay here again I know our family who lives there is going to recommend it as well.

This historic home is really beautiful and the garden is gorgeous. The house was immaculate yet full of character and charm, decorated perfectly and full of fresh flowers upon our arrival. Spacious with lots of different places to hang out. Beds very comfortable, everything you could want was provided and Kevin was very helpful. The garden is lovely and private feeling. Location is just outside Hilo’s downtown and is easily walked. A perfect home base for the area, though I wish we had been able to just spend more time in the house because it was so nice. Would definitely return here.

My family thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful stay at this authentic property. The spacious house was well appointed and had such a Hilo feel. The grounds were beautiful and peaceful, it was close to downtown, and perfect for our stay during our visit for a family reunion. Will definitely consider for future stays. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful home!

charming home, beautiful yard, walking distance to everything we needed. loved it!

Delightful older midcentury (?) house ! Very roomy and lovingly cared for, manicured, enriched throughout with many antiques and cultural items from around the world in dust proof cabinets. Lovely kitchen and dining rooms. Outside are secluded lush gardens. You will love it‼

House was great. Beautiful yard and very convenient to Hilo Bay. Very accommodating host. Highly recommend.

Lovely, home on a quiet street. Plenty of space for the three adults in our group. Within walking distance to town. Extremely clean and well stocked. Everything you would need (kitchen supplies, washer/dryer etc.).

My family stayed here for a week beginning on Thanksgiving day and we thoroughly enjoyed the property. Even though it was on a residential street, we felt it was secluded and private. The house could not be more perfect and the kitchen had everything needed for our stay, including a screened in outdoor space and bbq grill. We all raved about how great we slept each night with the windows open, listening to the hum of the birds and frogs outside. We definitely want to stay here on our next trip to Hilo!

Beautiful grounds. Nice screened outside sitting area. Lovely home. Located conveniently. Fun to hear the frogs croaking and birds calling.The second bathroom is downstairs in the basement and the stairway light wasn't working.

Property is as-described/pictured. Very comfortable and conveniently located right by the historic downtown area. No AC but comfortable with windows up and fans on. Wish the TV were in the living room but we didn’t watch much anyway. We would stay here again.

Wonderful property. Three spacious bedrooms, with plenty of closet space. Two bathrooms with all the amenities. The basement bathroom, in particular, can function almost like a sauna after a day of exploring. Well stocked kitchen. My brother and his partner made an excellent meal - macadamia nut encrusted ono - without any trouble at all. Aesthetically, this property cannot be beat. Plantation era architecture, with hardwood floors and tons of built-ins, adorned with artifacts collected by the owners. And the grounds are amazing. Lush tropical plants in every corner. We spent several mornings sitting under the small garden gazebo listening to birds and watching the local fauna, including wild pigs and a mongoose. Also, there is a wonderful veranda to while away the evenings. Finally, this is a great lication for walking dowtown. The Friday Night Market and Saturday Farmer's Market market are within 15 minutes, as are countless restaurants. A few restaurants necessitate a drive (I recommend Kenichi's) but for the most part you won't need your car to eat or shop. If you twant your rental property to be more than just the place where you hang your hat, this is the place for you. Now for two hints: 1. Have bug spray. The house is well screened, but there are mosquitos in the garden, and you will want to enjoy it. 2. There is adequate snorkeling gear for a brief excursion to the beach. But if you want to make snorkeling a major part your trip, rent some from Hilo Ocean Adventures.