Hawaiian Hideaway with Yard Less Than 2 Miles to Hilo Bay!

Hotel Description

You know what really struck me about this place? It’s one of those Hawaiian gems that doesn’t try too hard – and honestly, that’s exactly what I needed. The Hawaiian Hideaway sits in this quiet residential area where you can actually hear the coqui frogs at night instead of traffic, which is pretty rare when you’re this close to Hilo Bay. I mean, less than two miles sounds like nothing until you realize you’re still tucked away from all the tourist chaos downtown.

The property itself feels more like staying at your friend’s family place than some sterile hotel room. There’s this nice yard space where I found myself hanging out in the mornings with coffee, watching the local birds do their thing – you’ll see plenty of cardinals and maybe some mynas if you’re lucky. The hosts clearly know their stuff about the Big Island too. They pointed me toward this little bakery on Kilauenae Avenue that I never would’ve found otherwise, and honestly gave better directions to Rainbow Falls than my GPS did. Parking’s no issue here either, which anyone who’s driven around Hilo will appreciate – you’re not circling blocks looking for a spot like you would near the bayfront.

What I really appreciated was how genuine everything felt. Sure, it’s a solid 3-star spot with that 7.5 rating, so don’t expect resort-level amenities, but the trade-off is worth it. You’re close enough to hit the Saturday farmers market in downtown Hilo (maybe 5-10 minutes depending on traffic), and if you want to venture out to Akaka Falls or even make a day trip up to Mauna Kea, you’re perfectly positioned. The neighborhood gets pretty quiet after dark – I actually slept better here than at some of the fancier places I’ve stayed on the island. Just keep in mind it’s still Hawaii, so you’ll hear the occasional rooster and those coqui frogs I mentioned, but that’s part of the charm, right? If you’re looking for that authentic local vibe without completely sacrificing comfort, and you want to be close to Hilo Bay without paying bayfront prices, this little hideaway delivers exactly what it promises.

Rooms

• Holiday Home with 4 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 1 single bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 7 adults, 6 children

Reviews

• Cherie from Australia (8/10)

  The location was perfect for us – easy 1.2km walk to Hilo Bay
  Numerous food places within walking distance
  Each room has an air conditioning unit
  Facilities were in good, clean and working order
  Having a touchpad entry was very convenient

• Williams from United States (7/10)

  Decent for the cost, needs a bit of touch up here and there.

• Gayle from United States (8/10)

  very spacious, close to so many eateries

• Susie from United States (8/10)

  spacious

• Rush from United States (3/10)

  Fair location, house is set up really well.

• Langsi from United States (8/10)

• Safia from Australia (7/10)

• Jane from United States (8/10)

• Yoshiji from Japan (8/10)

• いその from Japan (8/10)

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