Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental

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Apartment

Observation deck view from the main house lanai.

Kitchen showing window A/C unit and back door.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Parking available

Explore the area

Hilo, HI

Rainbow Falls
‪7 min drive‬
University of Hawaii at Hilo
‪7 min drive‬
Port of Hilo
‪8 min drive‬
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The best of East Hawaii, Hilo vacation rental on Honolii Beach Road. Our Hilo rental is Quiet, clean and comfortable. This Hilo vacation condo is across the street from Honolii Beach Park (best surfing beach in East Hawaii and beautiful black sand beach).This open, breezy and spacious oceanfront Hilo vacation condo is the ideal vacation spot! The vacation rental can sleep up to three guests comfortably and it features one bedroom and one bathroom. Our comfortable Hilo vacation apartment is beautifully decorated and features a spacious living room, a fully equipped kitchen and an over-sized oceanfront observation deck that affords spectacular views of ocean and island. This Hilo ohana is the perfect way to spend the ideal vacation or just a quick getaway.

The Big Island vacation rental boasts high-speed Internet and cable TV. Washer, dryer and BBQ grill are available.

While spending time in our Hilo vacation condo you can also enjoy such water activities as surfing, swimming, beach road walks and shelling. Golfing, and biking also await outdoor enthusiasts in our Hilo accommodation.

Our Hilo ohana has everything you need to feel right at home and our destination has just about every activity you could ever want to try with friends and loved ones. So do not wait any longer shoot us an email or a call, we will be happy to accommodate you in this Hilo vacation rental.

Keywords: studio

Property manager

Marie Ruhland

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number TA-031-272-5504-01, GE-031-272-5504-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Pacific Tsunami Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Hilo and Naniloa Country Club. Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gilbert Carvalho Park are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

Honoli'i Beach Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Honoli'i Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Rainbow Falls - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
Port of Hilo - 8 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Kozmic Cones - ‬4 min drive
‪Cafe Pesto - ‬4 min drive
‪Puka Puka Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
‪Kula Shave Ice - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental located?

Located in the heart of Hilo, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Hamakua Heritage Corridor, Honoli'i Beach Park and Honoli'i Beach. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Pacific Tsunami Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kristina K.

Apr 11, 2025

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

Our Hilo stay

We loved this stay. The lookout perch was our favorite part. Especially in the morning for sunrise.If were ever back in Hilo, we would not hesitate to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie A.

Jan 29, 2025

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

Wonderful time, great view of bay to watch whales.

Excellent location, easy access to Hilo and surround areas.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Mar 23, 2025

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

Wonderful!!

Our stay was amazing! Location was perfect for everything that we wanted to do around Hilo. Greg and Marie are lovely! View was gorgeous. We would recommend highly as a home base for sightseeing around Hilo.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

Feb 17, 2025

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

Heaven in Hilo

We had the most wonderful stay! The host was so attentive & friendly! We loved our accommodations and the beautiful lookout! We will visit here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

D Todd E.

Feb 6, 2025

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

First time in Hilo

Comfortable, great view, beach across street.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Feb 12, 2025

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

Convenient stay in Hilo

Hospitable hosts sharing their great location with this rental unit. The unit is as described and convenient to the airport and downtown restaurants. Hosts are excellent.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

Mar 28, 2025

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

Great place to stay

Everything was as expected, and the hosts were gracious and welcoming. The directions and instructions were clear and accurate. The lovely rental was equipped with everything we needed, and we particularly enjoyed the view from the observation deck. The Coqui frogs were loud at night, but we found their variety of calls funny and entertaining. The property’s location was a great base for relaxing or exploring the Hilo area.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sue M.

Nov 19, 2024

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Wonderful host

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice W.

Feb 17, 2025

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

Great local stay with amazing view in Hilo!

Marie was a super friendly host! Our check in was smooth and the suite we rented from her was clean and had what we needed. This is a separate suite on her property. The observation deck in the yard was the best to view sunrise and sunset watching surfers catch their waves. Bring earplugs as the coqui frogs get loud and sounds like non stop chirping.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Jan 15, 2025

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

Loved this place!

This was a wonderful place (it’s an addition connected to the owner’s home) in a great location just north of Hilo. The owners were very nice and the observation deck was great to watch for whales and look at the surfers.It was great to fall asleep listening to the frogs and waking up to the birds. The gardens and plants around the house were amazing.Thank you so much!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Bannin F.

Jan 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Centrally Located Hilo Casita

Located just yards from the Highway this rental would be a welcome haven to any MAGA American. The exterior is festooned with multiple Trump flags, Trump posters and an actual 7’ inflatable Trump which remains lighted all night. The interior was clean and the hosts polite. Certainly misleading listing photos.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Nov 24, 2024

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

Peace and quiet

Quaint charming property, the outdoor space was very inviting, fantastic view of the ocean, overall a perfect getaway for whatever your needs may be, from intimate escape to family fun time. I loved my experience and will return

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Sep 2, 2024

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

Nice stay, great location

Convenient to Hilo. Right off the main highway. Unit has everything you need and the owners were really nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy B.

Oct 22, 2024

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

Sleeping with the singing frogs

We thoroughly enjoyed this guesthouse that was a quick hop to Hilo. In addition to the listed amenities, we enjoyed the fragrant gardens, the orchids, and the view of the surf

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Sep 26, 2024

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

Lovely Guest House

This was a great spot in Hilo. We were visiting friends and busy touring the island. So, the guest house worked great for the 2 of us. We were able to sit on observation deck and it was lovely!! Would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

B G.

Apr 28, 2024

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

Beautiful views

Spacious accommodations, convenient location, wonderful hosts.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Mar 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Honest review

The guest suite was as advertised. Directions were easy to follow and having our own parking pad was nice. While we believe everyone is entitled to their own views, several significant politically motivated decorations adorned the property, including a large flag at the top of the observation deck which detracted from the viewing experience. As Canadians who are being impacted by the ongoings of US politics, we would not have stayed at this property had the pictures on the VRBO listing accurately reflected the existence of these decorations. Apart from this, the guest suite was clean and we enjoyed how close it was to the beautiful black sand surfing beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared B.

May 19, 2024

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

Work trip

Very convenient closely located to job site I would stay again

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne R.

Jul 8, 2024

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

Beautiful & friendly!

Beautiful views! Great location! Marie & Greg were super friendly and welcoming. Loved their gardens and the view from up top was spectacular!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Jul 19, 2024

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

Home away from home

My husband and I had multiple appointments in Hilo, and this was the perfect place for us to take care of business and enjoy the wonderful nature, restaurants, shops, and hospitality of the east side of our island. We loved our stay at Honoli'i. Our stay was perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie M.

Feb 25, 2023

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

Wonderful guest cottage

Great place, great location ... all in all, a perfect spot to stay in Hilo!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Sep 10, 2024

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

A great place close to Hilo

This place has a very rustic vibe, almost like staying in a cabin. The owners are very friendly and so are their cats. We loved watching the surfers from the lookout after a long day of exploring. The only thing we missed was a fridge with a real freezer compartment, but that was only a minor inconvenience. We would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Callie R.

Jul 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice stay

Comfortable and fun trip to Hilo. Main property photos were a bit misleading.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Mar 16, 2023

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

Great place to stay

Overall an excellent experience. Great location, plenty of room, wonderful hosts.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne R.

Mar 12, 2024

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

Great location and great host

My wife and I enjoyed our 5 night stay. Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Marie Ruhland

Husband and wife are retired.Both worked in the local medical community. We enjoy living on the ocean and the beautiful sunrises and sunsets from the observation deck

Why they chose this property

This is an ohana studio attached but separate from our home. It does not have an ocean view.

What makes this property unique

Unit is clean and modern with cable modem internet access and cable TV. 3 minute walk to Honolii Black Sand beach. This beach is the best surfing beach in Hilo and has a great beach for relaxing, swimming, reading and sunbathing. Guests are able to use the lanai and observation deck and barbecue. The rental is located on a quiet street where guests can take walks for 20 minutes.