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Hale Hilo Bay Tropical Hideaway

Hilo vacation home with private pool

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Outdoor pool
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a ceiling fan, and a view through a large window.
A room with a wooden desk, a white chair, a bed, and two windows with curtains.
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8381 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Honoli'i Beach Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Hilo

On bay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor and 2 miles (3 km) of Honoli'i Beach Park with a stay here. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Pacific Tsunami Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Honoli'i Beach Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Port of Hilo - 12 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Puka Puka Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Temple Bar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Hale Hilo Bay Tropical Hideaway

The Hilo Bay View Estate is a gorgeous European-style home located in the exclusive area of upper Wainaku in Hilo. This stunning home has peek-a-boo views of the ocean and Hilo town. Watch the magnificent sunrises in the morning and star-filled skies at night. The city lights of Hilo are breathtaking.

This home has all the luxuries of amenities of an estate. Swimming pool, gourmet kitchen, high ceilings, lanai with ocean views and the privacy of a gated estate.

NUCR#: 20-1754
STVR#: 19-365168

PLEASE NOTE: The sauna is currently unavailable and is not available for guest use. We appreciate your understanding.

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms

Master Bedroom:
Features French doors opening to the lanai, a soaking tub, a separate shower, and a king-size bed.

Other 3 Bedrooms:
Includes two queen beds and one double bed. Two additional full bathrooms are also available.

Parking:
The property offers exterior parking space for 4+ vehicles.

Prime Location:

Approximately 18 minutes from Hilo International Airport
Approximately 5 minutes to Downtown Hilo
Approximately 20 minutes to Nani Mau Gardens
Approximately 15 minutes to Akaka Falls
Approximately 5 minutes to Honoliʻi Surf Beach
Close to many other major Big Island attractions

Private Vacation Home:
The property will not be shared with any other guests and is exclusively used as a vacation rental.

No Parties or Events Policy:
This home may not be used to host parties, events, or gatherings. We are not licensed to do so and risk losing our STVR license if this policy is violated. Any violation of this policy will result in a $2,500 surcharge.

Guest Registration Policy:
Owner’s personal injury liability coverage applies only to registered guests. No visitors are permitted in the home unless they are registered guests.

Mahalo,

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On the bay

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 4,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

A) Quiet hours shall be from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., during which time the noise from STVR shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors
B) Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not exceed what would be associated with a residential area.
C) Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area. D) The STVR shall not be used for commercial purposes E) $35/PP after 8

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GE-043-087-2576-01, TA-043-087-2576-01

Property is also known as

Spectacular Views! Gorgeous Home In Hilo With Pool Hilo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hale Hilo Bay Tropical Hideaway to the airport?

This vacation home is 7 mi (15-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hale Hilo Bay Tropical Hideaway have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Hale Hilo Bay Tropical Hideaway to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi (4-min drive) from Honoli'i Beach Park and 6.3 mi (16-min drive) from Onekahakaha Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hale Hilo Bay Tropical Hideaway offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hale Hilo Bay Tropical Hideaway?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Hale Hilo Bay Tropical Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hale Hilo Bay Tropical Hideaway?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Hale Hilo Bay Tropical Hideaway have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Hale Hilo Bay Tropical Hideaway have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Hale Hilo Bay Tropical Hideaway to downtown Hilo?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Wainaku.

Hale Hilo Bay Tropical Hideaway Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Doreen T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The host was attentive to our needs and requests. The home was spacious and the property private. The pool is huge.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

destiny f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was good, thank you
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Terri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The property is beautiful. It is very spacious and is loaded with all you need. We also enjoyed the fruit trees surrounding the property. June was very attentive to our needs and tried her best to assist us. The only drawback was we were disappointed that the sauna didn't work and the pool was a bit dirty but it didn't stop the kiddos. We would definitely return. The view is amazing as is the location. Wonderful time with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Vacay!

Nice place for a family.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shyya Nawailohi Hiapo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply amazing!! My dream home! Yellow is my favorite color so I was obsessed as soon as I walked in! I can’t waiiittt to be back next year for our next hula competition! Amazing host! Amazing home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike d.

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

Just right

We were looking for a nice home off the beaten path, this was it. Quiet and away from town, but minutes from anything we needed, from groceries to golf, to waterfalls and beach time. Nice home, great pool, good host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola D.

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

Family vacation

We had a great time! The kitchen was nice and large to be able to cook in for our large family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bob C.

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

Hilo Heaven!

Loved the house! Had everything we needed. Location was excellent. Being on the coast and slightly elevated led to a nice, cool breeze. The furnishings and appliances were top notch. Close to Hilo, but very private. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlene S.

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

Spectacular Estate

The house has everything you could think of. Great gourmet kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace R.

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

GORGEOUS LOCATION

Very comfortable for our two families. The kitchen and great room was very spacious. We had our dinners on the outdoor dining table and enjoyed the beautiful weather & surroundings. Thank you Kurtis for an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Large house with great outlook

House was a short 10min drive from the centre of Hilo, it accommodated 8 people comfortably. House was clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Secluded
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachelle Y.

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

Spacious, quiet home overlooking the city of Hilo.

This property was spacious and nice for our large family. It was a great bad base for spending the day sight seeing. The air conditioning in the bedrooms made it great for sleeping. However The lack of central air and beautiful but uncomfortable furniture made the common rooms uncomfortable to use. The pool is unsuitable for anyone with little kids as the hot tub is an empty deep hole and the pool has no handrails. Great property and space but could definitely use some updating to be a 5 star property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

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

Wainaku Pool House

The property home is large and comfortable. Kitchen is well stocked. Hilo is very rainy during our visit but home was very comfortable and children loved the pool. Lots of floatables behind the home. The grounds needs a little TLC. View is hard to see as neighbors across from property...have trees which obstucts most of the view. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evanette H.

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

Amazing time!!

We'd like to send a huge Aloha and Mahalo to this vrbo host. My family had an amazing time. We left for an hour to sight see but this home was a beauty all its own. As magnificent as it is there was also a family feel to it. Our children enjoyed themselves. From the pool to the sauna, and the hygiene and amenities provided we had everything we needed. Plenty of space, wonderful neighborhood and beautiful views. This is the best rental we have ever had. Overall just a wonderful time, we cannot say it enough!Thank you for having us ! Ahui hou and malama pono.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jun C.

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

A Beauty!

This property was totally beautiful, clean and well equipped. I only wished I had discovered the sauna before the last night! It was disappointing that the hot tub was not functional and the pool had a hose on the bottom of it that was a bit suspect. If you don't like the sounds of nature, this is not the VRBO for you but we thoroughly enjoyed the sounds and fresh fruits on the premises. Driving directions to the home were very well done!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nick A.

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

Nice place with lots of small problems

The house is great, spacious, and in a good location. There are a lot of things to like, yet a lot of little things that I can't figure out why the host doesn't deal with better. The dishwasher was pretty busted, the hot tub is left in disrepair, most windows in the master bedroom don't work properly, the kitchen stove top has several burners that don't work properly, there's a sauna that doesn't work, the master bathroom shower is huge with like six shower heads, but the temperature controls don't work. The kitchen could be better equipped too. The host wasn't very helpful either. Those are a lot of little complaints, as I said initially, the place is nice and it was worth to stay there. I just wish the host put a little bit of care to deal with these small problems.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

CASEY T.

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

tried to contact you before leaving the review but 2 weeks in and didn't hear back.

We did like the location , view and amount of bedrooms. the pool was great but every time anyone got out of the pool even just after 10 min their feet and some days body if they swam to the bottom or leaned against the sides.. would be blue from the paint in the pool. we did look it up and seems the ph might be off. this was concerning. I spent a good 30 plus min cleaning out the washing machine it was so filthy moldy and slime inside of it and with a baby I ended up wiping the floors up often and they had not been cleaned. the property is lovely the fruit trees are a huge added bonus and we loved the privacy . the front area between the pool and house was rather dirty as well I spent one afternoon just trying to sweep it up. the bedding was clean as was the sinks and bathrooms. the cook top only one burner worked really well the others had been hard to start. appreciated that we only saw ants seems the other bugs are kept under control and we loved the friendly geckos in the house. seems a bit rundown but great private space . We had been mostly disappointed with the paint on the kids daily just doesn't seem good absorbing paint ."
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke W.

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

Great Hilo Stay

We greatly enjoyed our stay. Wonderful pool, spacious living arrangements, and a great kitchen. Close to downtown Hilo
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanette Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful Historic feel home!

Overall this house was beautiful! Little eerie at first with such a historical look but that’s because we checked in at night! Just a couple hours after settling in, it felt more comfortable and we slept great. Great area, close enough to everything but far enough for a sense of serene. We loved it! Waking up and looking out the windows was just breath taking! We even seen wild pigs outside! Few down falls, maps could not find the home so we needed verbal instructions from property manager. The listing was clear that the hot tub does not work but to have just stagnant green water in it was a little eye sore and gross. I’d rather had seen it empty. Omg the kitchen! I would love to have one just like it, minus the roaches. There was a lot of roaches. So we made sure we cleaned regularly and put away any food or snacks. Lastly the lights off rule, definitely a mood slicer. They request the outside lights be off by 9pm which would be fine if you could see 2 ft in front of you but it is pitch black outside and on the last night we sat out on the lanai with the lights on just to share our experience with each other and have a few laughs and absolutely NO music playing just talking… we get the call with a complaint that “there’s a light rule in the book”. I honestly didn’t think we were being a disturbance. So that was a little sad to end the trip that way. Overall we loved it in Hilo! Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

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

Beautiful home

We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley J.

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

Beautiful home, great location

We had a great stay here! The house and property are beautiful, and Kurtis was very helpful--including helping us with getting a forgotten item we needed shipped to us during our stay. Some of the reviews mention that the house needs some TLC. There are certainly things you could do/add/improve, but as a home owner you know that will always be the case. It's a beautiful place and we very much enjoyed our stay. Also, it's worth noting that the pool was clean and the kids swam in it daily! (The hot tub does not work.)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Great house!

We loved picking the fresh fruit on the property! The view was great and we had plenty of room for our family. This is the perfect spot to visit the waterfalls and downtown Hilo. We also appreciated the local recommendations in the welcome folder that the owners provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harold B.

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

Hilo Family Vacation

Our family stayed at this property for 9 nights. We are provided the entry instructions that were easy to follow. The house was very spacious. The kitchen was wonderful and very functionable. The pool was nice and the family enjoyed it very much. We wish the hot tub would have been working. The location of the home was very convenient for our visit on the eastern part of the Big Island.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024