Charming Historic Hilo House – Minutes to Beach!

Reviews

• 3/5

  The house is anything but Charming. It is right on a street that stays busy througout the night and you can hear the vehicles pass by throughout the night. You can also very clearly and loudly hear the frogs at night and the neighbor's dog barking. I am not sure how the previous reviewers missed these details.The house also had a smell when we first entered. After leaving the windows open overnight was it OK. The bathroom is infested with ants and bugs. And oh yes the 2nd bathroom is out in the garage with no real sink. All the furniture in the house is old. You cannot tell from the pictures in the listing. When I get a chance I will attach my pictures.But, knowing what I know, I would still rent it again if this is significantly cheaper than other available properties.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: “We're glad you thought the home was a good value and would stay again.
  
  The house is situated on a convenient street in a residential area of Hilo, comprised of traditional Hawaiian single-wall, solid wood construction homes. Because of this, sound travels more easily than in typical houses. Coqui frogs, as well as the keeping of pets outdoors, are common in residential neighborhoods throughout the island. This is noted in our listing and our pre-stay information.
  
  We confirmed that the house was cleaned with no noticeable odor and that you reached out to our property caretaker during your stay regarding the ants. Per your request, he sprayed the bathroom and attempted to follow up with you afterward, but received no reply. For clarification, the second bathroom is attached to the main house and has a utility sink.”

• 5/5

• 5/5

  House very clean and big enough for my family. We’re enjoying our stay. Very right location to every place to go to.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• 5/5

  Clean and convenient. Exactly what we needed!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Home away from Home

  5/5

  Very comfortable for our family of 5. Got all the basic comforts of our home.

  Great to have washer/dryer and two bathrooms.

  Ceiling fans were great to have during hot and humid days.

  Minutes away from stores, food outlets, gas stations, etc.

  Thom, our host, was also great in accommodating our requests.

  The only caution would be for family with kids, roadway is busy right off the driveway.

  Can be a little tricky getting out of the driveway, just exercise caution.

  But it does have a nice backyard to allow kids to play.

  Would definitely return again....it fits our travel.