Hilltop Vacation Rental

Flight was delayed and I did not get to stay in the property.

A very sweet, well-kept stately old property that exudes then charm of old Hilo. Check in was easy- note there are some fairly steep stairs leading up to the front door, as well as stairs within the house. I was very comfortable in my efficiency room, and especially appreciated the water, condensation, and diamond bakery cream crackers which were a much needed snack during my Merrie Monarch adventures! A great location and a comfortable place to stay for any Hilo vacation.

This magical place has left a permanent memory.

We stayed for one night in the Sky Room. The room has lovely views of the city, ocean, and inbound flights landing at the Hilo airport off in the distance. We chose this place due to price point, proximity to downtown and the in-room jet bathtub. Favorite things: location, pretty front yard, jet bathtub, and comfortable bed if you like a softer mattress top. Least favorite things: the door has a rather large 3 inch gap at the bottom; the shower is small with low water pressure; the walls are made of plywood; missing some items in the kitchenette to make the stay more comfortable such as dish towels, sponge, soap; pillows were a bit musty; no washcloths provided in the bathroom. One oddity: you must remove your shoes upon entry to the home and put on foam rubber slippers, which is okay except there is no clear way to indicate if/when the slippers were sanitized and the sizes provided are 2 sizes, both too small for someone with feet size 10 or above. Overall, this accommodation was fine and clean for one night but not comfortable for us for a longer stay. Be aware that they have a large dog who barks a lot. We managed even without using the earplugs the hosts provided. Apparently they have a bit of a conflict with the neighboring property about driveway space that requires some fiddly logistics about parking.

We loved loved this property. It was clean, loved the fact they offered house slippers as well as outside slippers. We spent more time out on our full beautiful balcony more than in room. Beautiful landscaping. You can tell they take pride in the rental home. It’s was quiet and laid back for my husband and I. Maid service was awesome. We stayed on that side of island cuz it was my local, and just drove to tourist areas when we wanted to do stuff. Zoo was free and gorgeous, rainbow falls was free and beautiful. Checked out many beaches. Overall everything was wonderful. Even tried to eat mostly authentic local foods. Island breeze luau was a rip off don’t recommend. But it’s a must stay. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience. Mr.& Ms. Hunt

Beautiful view of Hilo Bay. Breathtaking sunrises. Beautiful building, indoor furnishings and exterior. So conveniently located in town, on a hill. Thoughtful amenities: mini-refrigerator stocked with bottled water. Real glasses, mugs and spoon. Privacy. My second time to use this same room in less than 10 years. Suggested improvements: In this particular room, would've liked to know it takes considerable time for the hot water to come on in the shower. A moveable shower head would be nice so the water doesn't leak out onto the floor when the shower door is opened, to check the water intermittently, until it is fully heated.

Bedding was really bad. No comforter nor blanket. I have requested but nobody care about it. Bugs were in bathroom

Amazing view from the king suite! Charming character and appreciated keurig with coffee pods and creamer, silverware and paper plates, etc. Walls thin and had some disturbance from one neighbor. Parking is difficult and steep.

View from the house is beautiful especially sunrise in the morning. Walking distance to Hilo downtown. Property is at decent conditions. No elevator then if you don’t mind to carry luggages upstairs.

Very nice studio apartment with a view of the ocean. The room was clean; the A/C worked; beach towels provided.