Quaint Hilo Vacation Rental with Community Pool!

Hotel Description

You know what? Sometimes the best places are the ones that don’t try too hard, and this little Hilo spot is exactly that. I mean, when you first pull up, it’s not going to blow you away with some grand entrance or fancy lobby – it’s more like staying at your friend’s place, if your friend happened to live in one of the most gorgeous parts of the Big Island and had access to a really nice community pool.

The location is honestly perfect for getting the real Hilo experience. You’re close enough to downtown that you can walk to Cafe Pesto for dinner (and trust me, you’ll want to), but far enough from the main drag that you’re not dealing with tour bus noise at 6 AM. The whole area has this laid-back residential vibe where you’ll see locals jogging by in the morning and kids riding bikes after school. What I really appreciated was having actual parking – sounds basic, but if you’ve ever tried to park near Hilo Bay on a weekend, you’ll get it. The unit itself is pretty straightforward, nothing fancy but everything works. The kitchen’s got what you need if you want to cook up some fresh fish from Suisan Fish Market, and there’s enough space to spread out after a day of exploring. Actually, the best part might be that community pool – it’s one of those things that sounds like an afterthought but ends up being where you spend half your evenings. The water’s always the perfect temperature, and there’s something really peaceful about floating there while you can hear the coqui frogs starting up their nightly concert in the distance.

Here’s the thing though – this isn’t a resort, and it shows in small ways. Sometimes the WiFi gets a bit spotty when it’s really windy, and the hot water takes a minute to kick in. But honestly? That just adds to the charm of staying somewhere that feels authentic to Hilo’s pace. You’re not rushing around trying to use every amenity you’re paying for – you’re just living like a local for a few days. The 7.5 rating feels about right; it’s solid and comfortable without any major surprises, good or bad. I’d definitely stay here again, especially since it’s such a good home base for hitting up Rainbow Falls in the morning, then maybe driving out to Akaka Falls, and still being back in time for a swim before the sun sets. Plus, you’re close enough to the airport that you don’t have to stress about your departure flight, but far enough that you’re not hearing planes all day. It’s that sweet spot of practical and peaceful that’s harder to find than you’d think.

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Rooms

• Apartment with 4 × 1 double bed for 4 adults

Reviews

• Colette8 from Canada (7/10)

• Xuemei from United States (8/10)

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