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Gorgeous retreat on 3 lush landscaped acres above Hilo Town.

Holiday home in Hilo with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, printers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous retreat on 3 lush landscaped acres above Hilo Town.

Holiday home in Hilo with kitchen and patio
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free holiday home has a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and printers.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Linda Brown

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children under age of 10 are not allowed

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Gorgeous Retreat on 3 Lush Landscaped Acres Above Hilo Town

About the area

Map
Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 18 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 19 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Coconut Island Park - 21 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Port of Hilo - 21 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Zippy's Hilo - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Daiichi Ramen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous retreat on 3 lush landscaped acres above Hilo Town. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous retreat on 3 lush landscaped acres above Hilo Town.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous retreat on 3 lush landscaped acres above Hilo Town.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous retreat on 3 lush landscaped acres above Hilo Town. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Hilo Municipal Golf Course, University of Hawaii at Hilo and Joint Astronomy Centre. University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens and Imiloa Astronomy Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Gorgeous retreat on 3 lush landscaped acres above Hilo Town. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

Our group of 5 very much enjoyed our stay at the Bamboo Retreat. The accommodations were very comfortable, clean and thoughtfully equipped. It is 15 minutes outside of Hilo, in an agricultural part of town. The grounds were amazing: it was as if we were staying in a private tropical botanical garden. It made for a very tranquil and restful stay. We especially appreciated the owner’s welcome gift of fruit from the garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

We really liked this property above Hilo. Linda is very welcoming and there is a lot of love that goes into her property. We very much appreciated the welcome basket of fruit and homemade jam! The property is beautiful and the gardens are stunning. Feels very homey. A bit out of Hilo but only about 15 minutes to get into town.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Linda keeps the property in great condition. You can see her meticulousness everywhere in the house. There's everything you need in the house, and everything is in its proper place! The weather wasn't very nice to us during our stay, and it rained constantly, but Linda was so helpful and comforting, that it didn't matter. We'd love to return in the future!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

This house truly represents why Hilo is such a great place. Linda was a gracious host and she takes great care to make sure your stay is wonderful. Fresh flowers and fruits welcomed us. The rooms and living area are immaculate and it made a great impression on my entire family. The amenities, the kitchen utensils and resources allowed us to take advantage of this house and make all of our meals in the comfort just like being at home. I would recommend this to any family, friends, who are looking for a Hilo getaway. Waiakea Uka is a great location not too far from Hilo town and the volcano Highly recommend this property!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Wow! This property and home are absolutely gorgeous! As you enter the property, lush ferns, baby pineapple plants, puakenikeni tree line the driveway. The home is spacious with beautiful decor, flooring, and views of surrounding plants of the rainforest. Linda, the host, was so thoughtful in all the touches to make sure guests have everything we need, even fresh bowl of fruit 💞 She was very responsive, accommodating, and welcoming, checking on us to ensure everything was going well for our family. We were there for Merrie Monarch, which entails a lot of preparation and logistics. One thing we didn't have to worry about was any issues the lodging as everything went without a hitch. We would love to stay here again and my Aunty is looking into bringing her family back. Mahalo SO very much Linda. We are beyond grateful for you and your hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Booking this property was the best decision for my stay on the Big Island. The owner, Linda takes such pride in her property and house. Her dedication, thoughtfulness and efforts to make the renters' experience perfect is apparent as soon as you book your stay. The detailed communication, guest book of suggestions for sightseeing and dining, immaculate home and respect for privacy are just a few top qualities this property has to offer. In the morning, enjoy a cup of coffee on the back lanai and take in the beautiful landscape and watch the cardinals, finches and doves eating their breakfast from the bird feeders. At night, step outside and marvel at the clear sky, picture perfect view of the stars and moon. Ahhh-mazing! I cannot wait to stay here again! I cannot recommend this property enough. I encourage everyone looking for a rental on the Big Island, especially in Hilo....choose this property! Mahalo!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10

We were looking for a 3 bedroom home with an immersive and peaceful environment near Hilo. This home worked very well for our 3 generation family visit. It's a peaceful property with plenty of beautiful vegetation and island wildlife. The beds are very comfortable, although two of them are Full size and not queens so they may be small for two adults, our two teenagers made it work for them. You must be prepared to fall asleep to the raucous songs from the local tree frogs, we had no issues. Linda, the host is very nice and lives on the property but she leaves it up to you weather you wish to have a private experience or engage in conversation - she is very laid back but responded quickly to ours text questions. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again, our only issue was that it's a solid 20 minutes into town(Hilo) and you must drive towards town to go north, south or west from the house - there are no short cuts to come down from the neighborhood. But, if you are prepared for the drive up into the hills then you'll appreciate the tranquility of the home when you arrive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Beautiful property, great house! We loved the flora & fauna! Falling asleep during soft rain showers wasn’t too bad either Linda was an amazing hostess…would love to come back…Mahalo
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Really enjoyed the stay. Beautiful inside and out, perfect for a family vacation with teenagers. Linda was a great host.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

A very cute and well amenitized house that great for singles and couples that want to get away. Older kids are ok too but not the best for younger kids. The host of available if you need help (and we did) but otherwise let’s you keep to yourself.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

The Bamboo retreat is located on beautiful grounds and my family enjoyed gazing at the lovely scenery from the many windows or the lanai and walking around the property as well. The star gazing and the sound of the coqis at night are part of our wonderful memories of our stay. The owner, Linda provided so many thoughtful amenities on the inside as well including bottled water, coffee, cream and vanilla sugar. Our daughter is in grad school in Hilo and we would happily stay at the Bamboo Retreat on our next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Wonderful home and property hi above Hilo. Beautiful birdsong evening and morning. We’ll splinted and immaculate. There were a lot of condiments, coffee and tea. Friendly host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Couldn’t be happier. Amazing porch, thoughtful layout, and there was even coffee and cream. Great communication. Just an all-around great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

Beautiful landscaping attracts lots of birds and privacy. Cool breezes through screened windows. Beautiful hardwood floors.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

From the first glimpse of the property from the driveway we knew we were in a special place. Once we saw the house with its welcoming verandas we knew we were in our perfect place. The house is beautiful and spacious and filled with lovely art, painted pottery and a pleasing, comfortable mix of eclectic furnishings. The master bathroom tile is a work of art, designed and produced by the owner herself we learned. WiFi was strong for working remotely. The house is well equipped with all you need. The grounds are so lovely with native flowers, fruit trees bamboo stands. And the birds are plentiful, diverse and entertaining. All in all, we would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

Great place to relax and unwind!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10

We are a family of four with two teenage kids. We stayed the weekend in this home and it was a great experience. There are a lot of fruit trees and flowers on the property and it was interesting to see all the different varieties. It rained quite a bit while we stayed here in March and the frogs made some noise at night. Fortunately, we had packed some earplugs and it was no issue. It was a great introduction to our first trip to the big Island of Hawaii. Linda, who lives on property was great in showing us around and talking about the different varieties of plants. It was interesting for all of us. Would not hesitate to rent here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10

We had a wonderful stay at the Bamboo Retreat. Lovely place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10

Great place and management. We would go back for sure.

10/10

The house is beautiful and the yard has many wonderful flowers, flowering bushes and of course giant bamboo. This is a house and property that has lots of love in it. Linda the owner and Cathy the property manger were both helpful and lovely to talk with. I highly recommend this gorgeous property for a fabulous vacation in Hilo.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021

10/10

peaceful location and super comfortable home. Everything was there to make us enjoy our stay. The property owner and manager couldn't have been nicer or more welcoming.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10

My friends and I loved this place! It's very tastefully furnished and decorated, so much so that it's just enjoyable to be in. This might be the best interior designed house I've been in. I certainly learned a couple things about how to arrange and decorate a home from staying here. The house is set far back from the road through a garden like grove of trees. There are three avocado trees that we got fresh fruit from during our stay, as well as some citrus. The kitchen is very well equipped with good quality dishes, utensils, etc, and there were also towels, snorkel gear, a yoga mat. There's a smart TV for streaming and good internet. We loved the water! The house collects rainwater as its water supply. It tastes like bottled water on tap! Linda and Ron live on the property. Their cabins are spaced enough away that the main property still feels private. They're available via text messaging and were responsive when we asked for help with a clogged sink. The only thing I can think of lacking is tupperware in the kitchen. We stored some leftover in ziplock bags and saran wrap over bowls. Overall 5 Stars!

10/10

What a great home to stay while vacationing! Everything was perfect for our family and there is nothing like the singing of birds to greet us in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10

Lovely house, well supplied, comfortable, clean. Beautiful yard, Ron was great to chat with. Nice location, quiet. Hilo area was fun to visit, lots to do and see. Visiting from Canada and would stay again. Mahola

10/10

The property was as described. Our stay could not have been any better!!