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Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island

Unwind in paradise surrounded by lush greenery & sounds of nature; enjoy your meal on an expansive lanai overlooking tropical beauty.

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Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island

ALOHA!

The breathtaking Waterfall Retreat at Reed’s Island is a spectacular 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in the exclusive area of Reed’s Island in Hilo. The home is only a few minutes from downtown Hilo but it feels like a private paradise retreat with a stunning river and falls right outside your window. The tropical rainforest views, Wailuku river and the falls natural beauty make this home a one-of-a-kind vacation destination.

This home has many luxury features: The living room has large windows and sliding doors that showcase the extraordinary rainforest with picturesque views of the waterfall and Wailuku river. You may enjoy your meals in front of waterfall out on the lanai, a relaxing area on the 700 sq ft pinewood deck.

While you are on the lanai, you may enjoy the view of the well-landscaped tropical garden, the colorful flowers and plants, feel the tender-green, soft Korean Grass, and listening to nature’s symphony: the tree-frog’s greeting, the waterfall flowing and the birds singing. We do have geckos that like to hang out on the lanai and will occasionally enter the home. We coexist happily with our gecko friends as they eat mosquitos and less desirable critters. Just know that they are part of the flora and fauna of the Big Island.
Kitchen is stocked with dishes and cookware for any cooking enthusiast. Coffee and herbal teas provided for guests. The bathrooms are furnished with clean linens, soap, shampoo, conditioner and hair dryer.

Other amenities include flat screen tv, washer and dryer and parking for 3 cars.
Only one of the bedrooms has A/C

Relax and stay here at the magical Waterfall Retreat at Reed’s island, an experience that you will treasure for the rest of your life.

From the house, you can walk to downtown Hilo where there are a variety of restaurants, the best farmer’s market in Hawaii, Hilo Public Library, post office, and churches. A few minutes drive to Liliuokalani Garden, Banyan Drive, Coconut Island, approximately 3 minutes to Rainbow Falls, 14 minutes to Hilo Airport, 16 minutes to the well-known Nani Mau Botanical Garden, 20 minutes to Akaka Falls, and 30 minutes to Hawaii’s Volcano National Park

The home will not be shared with any other guests and the home is used exclusively as a vacation rental.

The one time cleaning fee for the house is $250. There is an extra guest fee after 4 guests of $35 per person per night. There is a 2 night minimum except during Merry Monarch, (5 day minimum stay ) Thanksgiving (4 night minimum stay) Christmas/New Years (4 night minimum stay)

All Rental and cleaning fees are subject to Hawaii State tax (GET) county tax (GET) and transient accommodation tax (TAT). This comes to a 17.962%
Hawaii Certificate of Registration TA-043-087-2576-01

This home is not to be used to host any parties or events. We are not licensed to do so and run the risk of losing our STVR licence if we are found in violation. No visitors are allowed in the home unless they are registered guests without management's preauthorization. Anyone on the property that is not a registered guest is not covered by our insurance. There will be a minimum of a $1000 charge if guests are found in violation of our no party/event policy

Mahalo!

The WATERFALLS RETREAT at Reed's Island is cared for by Suzy and Peter Sternlicht. As our guests, we would be happy to help you find the best places to visit and we look forward to helping make your stay as comfortable as possible.

We encourage our guests to call us at any time if there is a problems with the home. We live a few minutes away from the property.

The neighborhood is minutes from downtown Hilo but because of its private and exclusive location, you feel like you are in a distant and tropical retreat.

Please note, there is a hot tub on premises but it is not working and it is not offered as an amenity. There is only 1 bedroom with A/C The home is also located on a cliff overlooking a river. There is a partial area that is not fenced. Please know that the owner is not liable for any injuries that may occur if guests attempt to walk near the edge or climb down the cliff. Owner’s personal injury liability only applies to registered guests. Additional visitors to this property do so at their own risk.

Mahalo
Suzy Sternlicht

Property manager

Suzanne Sternlicht

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Note from host: There will be a fine of $1000 for any party
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 230150450000, GE-043-087-2576-01, TA-043-087-2576-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island Hilo

About the area

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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Hilo Farmers Market - 3 min drive
  • Rainbow Falls - 5 min drive
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 6 min drive
  • Coconut Island Park - 7 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪L & L Drive Inn - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Antics Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island located?

This family-friendly Hilo holiday home is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Hamakua Heritage Corridor, Kalakaua Park and Lyman Museum. Naha Stone and St. Joseph Catholic Church are also within 15 minutes.

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Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

Hilo Getaway
This home was amazing and exactly as described. Mahalo for a relaxing stay at your Beautiful home in Hilo!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Great Stay
The house was very nice and clean. The host was great to work with, responded quickly to my texts and even had a nice binder layed out with information about the house and things to do around the area. It was located in a quiet neighborhood close to downtown Hilo. Our whole group would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Wonderful waterfall stay
The house was amazing and we really enjoyed out time listening to the rush of the water. The driveway is steep, but manageable. This house was a great base for our stay in Hilo. We would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Location, location, location
Beautiful location. Glad we stayed here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Business W.

Incredible Riverside Location
The sound of the water running over rocks the rocks below provides an incredible backdrop for a stay in Hilo. It is Iike having a giant pink noise machine to lull you to sleep each evening. The owner was very responsive and thoughtful (they left a pound of Hawaiian coffee by the coffee maker). Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Nice neighborhood
Neighborhood was beautiful, waterfall was amazing! Very nice house. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond J.

Stay in Hilo
Being able to relax to the sounds of the river was most enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

ginger a.

Great place
We loved the waterfall. The house was convenient to everything. We would come here again. The sound on the tv needs fixing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya V.

Restful Respite
This is a healing and restorative spot for us. It was the second time we had the pleasure to stay here. The house and kitchen are large and accommodating, Downtown is walkable if desired. The waterfall and surrounding foliage is meditative and worth the visit
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Fantastic place
It rained the whole time we were here but we enjoyed our stay and loved watching the water of the river change as it rained. Owner was great at answering any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna A., Warwick, NY

Very comfortable house
So relaxing sitting out on the deck listening to the river! The house had everything we needed, and more. Easy trip into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna M.

Great place!
What a terrific place to stay. So beautiful! The sound and sight of the waterfall was amazing. Nice and secluded but still close to everything in Hilo. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Terrific stay!
The VRBO description does not do justice to the river and waterfall just below the house! Lovely setting. House had everything we needed for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Gorgeous view
What an incredible house— it was pristine, stocked with everything and had lots of room to spread out. But the best part was the enormous wraparound deck overlooking the waterfall—amazing! It was like having a blissful resort retreat all to ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Amazing!
We stayed a few days here last year but immediately knew we wanted more time at this rental. The views and sounds are wonderful. No complaints.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth and Greg H., Rochester MN

Lovely Waterfall Home
If you are looking for a special and memorable stay- this is for you! Super quiet location that is very private. Spectacular views from all the windows and of course- the views of the waterfall from the living area , bedrooms and deck. Walking distance to downtown Hilo . Wonderful romantic get away!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

Wonderful Waterfall
A stunning location! Well equipped house. Lovely decor. Incredibly prompt and attentive service when we had a small plumbing issue. The sounds of the jungle and waterfall are your own relaxation soundtrack. And don't mention the beautiful geckos. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manish M.

Wonderful property in Hilo
The property was well maintained and clean. It is right on a cliff on rainbow waterfall, so the views were amazing. We happen to see the owner as we arrived about 20 minutes early and she was very nice and she explained each and every items and amenities of the home. Home had everything setup, towels , linens etc. kitchen was fully loaded with all the utensils. We highly recommend this property is you are planning to stay in Hilo.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John & Elke M., Walnut Creek

hey fantastic locale in a beautiful house
We have stayed on Reeds Island several other times at a really nice house. This house is actually better! Less expensive to rent, has more rooms, a really really great location, has all the amenities and you are surrounded by lush tropical greenery, and rushing water! The property manager, Suzanne, is.very accommodating and responsive We definitely want to come back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn (Susie) M.

Relaxing, comfortable and beautiful
The view of the falls and river are spectacular. We enjoyed the peaceful, private and nature-filled experience eating outside and relaxing on the deck. The house is spacious and well-equipped. We used the BBQ and ate dinner here each night. Overall, our visit here has been wonderful. We would come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Fantastic
This was by far the best VRBO we have stayed in. The home is impeccable and provides everything you need plus.. The waterfalls are spectacular. Best sleep we have ever had with the breeze, waterfall sound and gecko chirping. I can't say enough about this wonderful place in paradise. We will definitely be back and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Loved It!!
This house was absolutely perfect. We wish we had stayed here and in Hilo all week. Well stocked and implemented for all kinds of activities. Close to airport, shopping, beach. Lovely breeze through the house, soothing waterfall and coqui frogs put us right to sleep at night. The owner communicates beautifully and is accomodating. When we come back we will try to stay here again! Mahalo!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michael Y.

Hilo stay
Our stay was great until the morning we were living. I loaded two suitcases in the car and was in the process of loading a few others. When I came back the 2 suitcases were stolen. It was 5:00 AM in the morning and only took less than 10 minutes to happen.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peyton T.

Beautiful location
Location is beautiful and quiet, but convenience to Hilo activities. Deck view is stunning and mesmerizing. The house itself is clean and well appointed, but furniture and decor are somewhat tired and dated. Be sure to use mosquito spray if you are spending any time on the deck! Also, be aware that one of the showers is located on the main floor, away from the bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

Fantastic Property!
The house is every bit as perfect as the pictures depict. Our family of 8 stayed and it was wonderful. Everything we needed was there. The wraparound porch/deck was beautiful and comfortable for us to spend lots of time out there enjoying the view of the river and waterfall.The frog sounds at night were fun to listen to. The property manager was wonderful and brought us a replacement propane tank for the grill when it ran out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023