Best Hilo Location @ Richardsons Beach Park, Swimming, Snorkeling Sleeps 8-Save$ Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Is Best Hilo Location @ Richardsons Beach Park, Swimming, Snorkeling Sleeps 8-Save$ pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: How much is parking at Best Hilo Location @ Richardsons Beach Park, Swimming, Snorkeling Sleeps 8-Save$?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: Where is Best Hilo Location @ Richardsons Beach Park, Swimming, Snorkeling Sleeps 8-Save$ located?

This family-friendly Hilo holiday home is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Richardson's Ocean Park and Carlsmith Beach Park. Onekahakaha Beach Park and Keaukaha Beach Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8/10 Good

Arlene R.

7 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Ocean View

It was delightful, wonderful view and great parking! This is a home from the early 1900's with lots of character. Close to town and so many beaches. Easy 45 min drive to Volcanoes Nat'l Park- Great location on the Hilo side of the Big Island.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melodie P.

19 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wake up to Surfers

We loved Richard’s house! You wake up and know you’re in Hawaii, with a great view of the beach and lush vegetation surrounding you. The place was clean, well furnished and well equipped. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

13 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect relaxing beach location

We loved this property. Directly across the street from beautiful beach and short drive to shops and restaurants in Hilo. Very peaceful and not in touristy location. We felt like we experienced the true Hawaiian vibe there. The property manager was very accommodating to our requests and included all necessary beach gear: water shoes, snorkels, beach chairs, etc.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D., Long Beach, CA

3 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene

Very much enjoyed this house. Especially loved sitting on the lanai looking at the lush foliage and the ocean and listening to the frogs which we thought were birds. Just lovely.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

19 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view and location

We had a great stay in this home and were very grateful for the immediate responses we received from the owner about a few items. We loved watching people surf and paddle board from the front porch and my three-year old loved the kitties that hang out there. We also saw a little black pig almost every day which was fun. The house had more than enough towels, toys and beach equipment that made our stay easy. We also really liked the black sand beach across the street and did some exploring on the rocks. If you are hoping to be in Hilo and near the airport this spot is perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

rita w.

10 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wonderful location and friendly cats

We loved the location of this property. Walking across the street to snorkel at Richardson was wonderful. We enjoyed the ocean breezes inside and also spent time outside on the deck with its great view of the ocean. The two cats were welcome (outside!). One night they received a treat of leftover Ono fish from the Hilo Bay Cafe. We now have cat friends for life!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

4 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Watch whales from the lanai

This house is in a great location, incredibly clean, and well appointed with everything we needed. The check in process couldn't have been easier with the coded entry. The house could easily accommodate two families with the ohana unit downstairs. Unfortunately, one of us (all seniors) had a medical issue during our stay, but both the owner and the property manager were supportive and very responsive to our needs. We definitely appreciated their concern.I used to live in Hawaii and know this is one of the best vacation rentals on the Hilo side. You won't be disappointed...and you might even see whales from the lanai like we did on several occasions. Mahalo, Richard

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacy C.

24 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best location on the island!

You cannot beat this location and the property is exactly as listed. We really appreciated all of the "extra" swim supplies and while traveling with my mom she loved having her own "unit" she could retreat to in the evenings. The houses are not new and they are on the water so of course there is a lot of "wild life" which includes turtles directly across the street! We had a few small issues and the customer service was TOP NOTCH. The owner responded right away and kept checking in which was nice. Recommend and will be back. Cannot wait to see this view again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Beth C.

7 Mar 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location for Snorkling, Noisy at night

This is a beautiful location, especially for snorkeling or swimming but it is noisy at night. Lots of people, trucks, roosters making it hard to sleep. The house needs some tlc and the cats that hang out use the area by the backdoor for a bathroom so its smelly. We did not understand that to get to the second bathroom and the third bedroom required going outside and down stairs to the basement level. No connection inside the house to the basement level.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn W.

10 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th of July holiday

The house is beautiful and was perfect for our family, the newlyweds got the room with the seperate entrance and the 4 of us slept on the main floor. Everything we could have needed was provided and we left some extra water shoes and snorkel gear for future renters. Coming from the AZ dry heat it did take a night to acclimate to not having AC in the house but after that we had no problems and really enjoyed the breeze from open windows. The cats would come by often and were well loved by our kids. We will gladly rent from you again! Thank you Richard!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

5 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location!

Surfrider house is exactly as advertised. Clean bedrooms and comfortable beds, and excellent access to Richardsons Beach as well as within walking distance to other amazing parks along the road. The owner is quick to respond to any inquiries, and accommodated both our early arrival and late departure. The clean kitchen and clean bathrooms are stocked with everything you need. Did I mention this place is clean?! (Kudos to the housekeeping staff!!) Note the second bathroom and third bedroom are a separate entrance, not connected to the main living area. It was an added layer of privacy! We absolutely appreciated the well-stocked snorkel gear, booties, beach chairs & toys. So many positives about this sweet place! Perhaps my favorite was the ease of check out…“feel free to start a load of towels, or don’t. This is your vacation after all!”

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Phyllis A.

15 Sept 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Extremely disappointing!!

Photos and description were misleading; furniture throughout was different than pictured, kitchen/dining room floor plan changed. The Surf Rider has potential but is MAJORLY lacking in its current state. The worst problem was cleanliness. We were asked to take off our shoes when entering; however, our feet were filthy after walking around inside the house. Fans were caked with filth and it was horrible under the beds. Several windows could not close. Blinds in basement bedroom were dirty and broken. No TV in basement. Prior updates/repairs were very poorly done. Sliding doors were rusty and difficult to open/close. Lighting poor. NO SMOKE DECTORS ANYWHERE ON MAIN FLOOR! Location across from Richardson's Beach was convenient. Would NOT stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommy B.

12 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was an overall an amazing stay. Beautiful views plenty of activities for the kids and driving distance to anywhere on the island.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

20 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation celebration

Our family enjoyed staying here to celebrate my daughter’s graduation from UH Hilo. The home has everything you need and we will definitely return.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri D.

14 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

This property worked out great for our group of 4 adults (2 couples). The location was great and the house was well stocked and had everything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Travis K.

13 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Great time!

We had a great time. Real nice place!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat

20 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

This was the perfect location for our stay. Richardson Ocean Beach Park was fabulous for turtles, snorkeling, swimming and scenic beauty. The view from the property is amazing.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

11 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic trip!

We had an amazing experience in Hilo, made better by this property. Across the street from a wonderful beach, close (with a car) to downtown. The house had everything we needed for cooking, cleaning, sleeping, and relaxing in Hawaii. Hopefully we can return soon!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

31 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So much fun!

The house was great—a clean, older home that was fixed up nicely. All amenities were provided, including a huge number of beach toys, kayak and another boat. The family loved the snorkeling right across the street at Robinson State Park. We snorkeled 3-4 times every day. Loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia E.

14 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip to Hilo

Our family of 6 adults stayed at the Surf Rider house across from Richardson's Beach Park and had the trip of a lifetime. The house was clean, had everything we needed, and was very comfortable for our group. The house was the perfect place from which to explore the east side of the island, and we took several scenic drives, ate at great restaurants, went to Pahoa, and to VNP. But the best part was watching the waves and whales from the porch. A week wasn't long enough, and we hope to return soon. Richard was an excellent host!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jody M.

1 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hilo Family Excursion

The property's location and cleanliness were good. The property itself needed some minor upkeep including paint touchups inside and out (one window on back had no trim paint), the outside patio table had some broken issues, one ceiling fan had no option to keep the fan on but light off because pull chain was gone, etc. Nothing was a deal killer. We loved the location and the the house itself was comfortable, clean, and nicely stocked.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Terrance N.

22 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but home requires some maintenance

A deep clean of the full place should be done. The inside of the kitchen cupboards were not clean. The screen door to the deck should be replaced as you had to fight to open & close it. Needs some TLC.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D., EUGENE, OR USA

21 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stellar Location & House

This house is in a stellar location with the captivating view of the ocean. And the home is well-appointed (everything you can think of, and more) with any item you’ll need or want. The large kitchen is beautiful and easy for more than one person to be in there. And it has a gas stove, with quality pots & pans! We loved being able to cook and eat on the patio overlooking the ocean. We encountered a small issue and Richard quickly responded and instructed us how to resolve it. The washer and dryer on premises was such a blessing! And all supplies were neatly provided (detergent, basket, etc). The beds were comfortable and the location was so quiet. It’s a gem. We still dream of our stay at this house! Our stay was very comfortable and smooth. It felt like we were borrowing a good friend’s house! Thanks Richard!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian R., Denver, CO, USA

2 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

The description of the house is pretty spot on. It is a nice place, literally across the street from the beach. The location is great, lanai is great, the kitchen comes with some of the basics (salt, pepper, oil, soap, etc) which is really helpful. My only real complaint is that one of the neighbors has a rooster that free-roams the area. I found it just annoying, but if you had infants that would not go back to sleep it could be pretty awful. Some of the water gear is a bit old and worn, but still functional, and it's nice to not have to buy or rent for a short stay. Also the house has some small oddities to it (eg, all the sink handles are rotated to different angles). It doesn't bother me personally, but if you wanted a 100% polished resort-like experience, this isn't it.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Shannon B., Victor, ID

24 Jan 2020

Liked: Check-in

A beach cottage that could use some upgrades

This vacation rental is all about the location. Richardson's Beach Park and other beach parks are right across the street with great access to snorkeling and guaranteed sea turtle sightings. Watching the waves break on the rocky shores from the porch was a highlight. The kitchen and common spaces are nice and great for groups; however, the house itself and the rental amenities are in need of some substantial upgrades. Upon arrival, we had internet and TV issues that the owner seemed aware of and should have been addressed prior to check in. Richard was easy to communicate with but it did take ~24 hrs to fix the WIFI and the TV still had some display issues. There was also no TV in the basement bedroom, which is pictured in the listed photos. Other items that need addressing; there is a charcoal grill, but no charcoal was found. We realized this too late in the evening when we wanted to grill so we just cooked inside instead only to find out that some of the stove buttons didn't work. The main floor/upstairs bathroom door did not shut and the lock placed on the door did not lock. This is crucial to have privacy when using the bathroom in a full house. The overhead fans, especially in the bedrooms are very dusty and the curtains are sheer. Beds were comfortable; however, the linens are quite outdated and well worn. Overall, this vacation rental is a cute beach cottage but is overpriced for the quality of the space and amenities at the time we rented it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

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