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Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse In Quaint Downtown Hilo, Hawaii. PL-USE-2022-000007

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Entry Way Gazebo
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
750 mosaic inlays kitchen floor

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
£109
avg per night

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Rainbow Falls
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 2000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Price is £109 avg per night,

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Escape to your private oasis

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Microwave
10.0 out of 10, 42 reviews
The price is £112
avg per night
26 Jun - 27 Jul
Escape to your private oasis

About the area

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this guesthouse is in the city centre and by the sea. Port of Hilo and Native Hawaiian Lava are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness. Joint Astronomy Centre and Panaewa Rainforest Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hilo Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Port of Hilo - 10 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪L & L Drive Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Antics Pizza - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse In Quaint Downtown Hilo, Hawaii. PL-USE-2022-000007

Aloha & Welcome to Hale Kawehi. We want to extend all of the warmth, charm and aloha that Hawaii has to offer by making your stay a memorable one. Located in the center of historic downtown Hilo, Hawaii, this is a hosted, well-appointed ,vintage, kama'aina BnB guesthouse, very open, airy, Polynesian environment with many curated Hawaiian artifacts and other collectibles, whimsical decor. Koa furniture and cabinets and stained glass throughout the house 2,000, sq. ft., completely private with full amenities. This is a family estate; host lives on property . Free covered parking and free Wi Fi. Deluxe platform queen bed with air conditioning in bedroom.
Cable TV in den and bedroom, ice maker, designer kitchen, daily housecleaning, optional. How great is that!!!!!
Located l mile, walking distance to the old town featuring many restaurants, shops, bay front. A truly must stay oasis. 29 miles from active volcano and National Park. For golfers, the Hilo Municipal Golf course is just is 3 miles from rental. A perfect launch area for sightseeing . E Komo Mai...welcome. Hilo also coqui frogs. This is a house filled with many Hawaiian museum pieces which host wants to share. It is truly enchanting and a vintage Hawaiian residence.....check in is 3pm and check out is 11am
HAWAII TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATION TAX CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION NO. TA -116-694-8352-01. The guesthouse is curated with many museum artifacts. NOT FOR THE MINIMALIST!!!!! Valet laundry service provided for a nominal 5.00 fee per load.

Property manager

Kawehi Cochran, Owner-Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is not permitted in the main house. There is a designated area outside in gazebo area where guests may smoke.
Turn off fans and AC when not using or leaving guesthouse. Fire and safety concerns. keep screen doors closed. We have coqui frogs, geckos, etc.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number GE-116-694-8352-01, 230420110000, TA-116-694-8352-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse In Quaint Downtown Hilo, Hawaii. PL-USE-2022-000007 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse In Quaint Downtown Hilo, Hawaii. PL-USE-2022-000007?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse In Quaint Downtown Hilo, Hawaii. PL-USE-2022-000007?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse In Quaint Downtown Hilo, Hawaii. PL-USE-2022-000007 located?

Located in the heart of Hilo, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Mohouli Park, University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hamakua Heritage Corridor. Lincoln Park and St. Joseph Catholic Church are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse In Quaint Downtown Hilo, Hawaii. PL-USE-2022-000007 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Duncan J., Incline Village, NV

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

Hilo Stay

Wonderful property, very Hawaiian!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Beautiful place to stay in Hilo.Hawaii

We had a wonderful time while staying here,It is exactly as shown in pictures.clean and comfortable.It's location in town makes it easy come and go to all local attractions without much fuss.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

50th birthday celebration

Would definitely stay again! The house is so unique and we loved the decor. Wish we had more time to just stay and enjoy the space. Close to ocean, shopping, food. Thanks again for sharing your home! We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine B.

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

Warm hospitality

We arrived to find a beautiful plate of papaya and a fridge full of beverages for us to enjoy. Very charming guest house and kind hostess! Nice location for visiting the highlights of Hilo.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent Property

Hilo was our base for 6 days on the Big Island. Excellent amenities and location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen E.

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

Exploring Hilo

The host is well organized. Provided snacks and drinks. The space is welcoming and comfortable with many fun details. Would visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha V.

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

Wonderfully quirky

The stories behind the items carefully curated in this lovely home could, I’m sure, fill a couple volumes of travel books. Inside and out, this place is welcoming and homey. The host is friendly and responsive. A great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clem S.

Gem in the heart of Hilo

This was a fabulous place to relax after a long day in Kalapana. It was a very short drive to the waterfront restaurants in Hilo ( we would have walked if not for the rain :) and would stay again. The history and culture in the settings was very comfortable to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brennan D.

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

Loved this hale

We stayed here for a week for our honeymoon and loved the house. Kawehi really thought of everything
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rex H.

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

Our review

Very good. Well Organized. Concerned and pleasant owner
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis O., Santa Ysabel, CA

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

Charming Hilo Stay

The home make you instantly feel part of Hilo. Very clean with comfortable bed. We really appreciated all the conveniences provided that made our stay very enjoyable. A special treat was listening to the music of a Hawaiian artist promoted on the refrigerator with a glass of wine in the fabulous sitting room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

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

Private Oasis

Fell in love as soon as we arrived. Kawehi is a great host. Ate breakfast each morning outside surrounded by beautiful landscaping. Didn't feel guilty about taking down time as even when you are inside, you still feel like you are outdoors. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

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

Hilo stay

We couldn't have had a better host for our visit to Hilo. She was welcoming and generous with her home and advice. She had papaya and cake waiting for us and she even gave us the recipe for the cake. The house was eclectic and it was just what we wanted. It was a great stay and would certainly go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shelley Ann O.

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

Totally Unique

The most amazing attention to detail! There’s so much to enjoy about this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Hilo

The house was authentic Hawaiian. It was convenient to downtown Hilo. It was cluttered! The towels were big, soft, generous. There were lots of towels!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judith H.

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

Lovely place full of amazing details

Beautiful house from the mid-1930’s filled with wonderful artifacts and Hawaiiana. Nice kitchen area for in home cooking - pots pans rice cooker etc- Comfynooks for relaxing- great wrap around deck with lounge chairs and a dining table! The garden is lush and creative. There are many cocqui frogs at night so if that bothers you, there is even ears plugs! Our only negative was that due to a plumbing issue my husband could not soak in the tub (for his degenerative disk) altho the shower worked fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Wonderful stay!

We stayed for a week and had a lovely time at the Guesthouse. The bed was very comfortable and it was so nice to have AC in the bedroom at night. The patio is large and covered which made it so pleasant to sit out in the lovely garden while it is raining. We enjoyed the fresh fruit and croissants that Kawehi thoughtfully provided! The neighborhood is quiet and close to downtown. We look forward to returning again soon. Thank you Kawehi for being such a great Hostess!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Real Hawaiian lovely home.

Lots of attention to everything needed. Host was available but not intrusive. I loved the kitchen. I'll come again . Laurelyn
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meegan M.

Aloha Hawaii

I couldn't have asked for a more delightful, comfortable, private and centrally located lodging to all the places Hilo and the Big Island have to offer. It felt like my own little Hawaiian cottage. Kawehi was as helpful and available as one needs her to be and I feel like I made a dear friend. I would return in a heartbeat!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mimi H.

Charming and very spacious guesthouse

Our hostess Kawehi was very gracious. She introduced herself but otherwise respected our privacy. The guesthouse was set up exceedingly well, with very clear and helpful notecards. It was also charmingly decorated and incredibly spacious for two people. Everything was just flawlessly executed and we couldn't be more pleased. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Richard Z.

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

Greatplace

We were surprised by how big the place was. Two big porches for eating and relaxing and ahuge living room with seperate tv room. The ac in the bedroom was most welcome. Pastries and mango upon arrival, easy in and out, convenient to be downtown and the sights. Could not havebeen better. No view but a beautiful garden was a great substitute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Guodu W.

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

Very good

All are wonderful. The property will be more better if it’s AC is new machine . Old machine noise is too big to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten F.

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

Exceptional

This is an absolutely lovely home with lots of space and attention to detail! We found it charming from the moment we walked in, and it’s very well supplied; even rather surprising, considering that it’s right near downtown. (We didn’t get a chance to meet our hostess, but we got the impression that it’s her family home.) We really enjoyed all of the decor (many truly fascinating things abound), along with the quaint way the guest yard is fashioned, as well as the various comfortable seating areas on the big lanai. This is an excellent choice for any discerning traveler and, if we ever need a spot in Hilo, we’d love to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

As advertised - authentic, comfortable and great location.

Kawehi was one of the better VRBO hosts we have encountered, with daily fresh Papaya left in the frig, daily trash and towel service and welcoming information. Decorated creatively. Great lighting on timers indoor and out made us feel secure at night. Open air quarters made it Hawai’i authentic (versus a timeshare we stayed in the first week). Bird feeder attracted dozens of beautiful birds. Five different seating areas for lounging and eating was very creative. Well equipped kitchen. Books and maps and slippers and blankets for the cool evenings.... Easy to get south to Volcano, west to Mauna Kea and north to Waipio. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

We were delighted to see the property just as described in the ad

This was our 5th visit to the Big Island and we wanted to spend some time exploring Hilo. Hale Kawehi was perfect for us. We were wowed by the ad in VRBO and, on arrival, found the place delightful. It is located on a relatively quiet street and in walking distance of downtown restaurants and shopping. The kitchen is supplied with about everything we needed and we felt quite at home and enjoyed our meals we prepared there. Hilo is conveniently located for visits to Hawaii Volcanoes NP, Akaka Falls and up the North Hilo and Hamakua coast, and was a cozy place to return to in the evening. We only had a brief conversation with Kawehi, and found her to be a very cordial host. We will probably stay there again in the future, if it is available. Our stay there was an important component of a very enjoyable vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019