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On the beach
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Ocean Frt.-Best Hilo Swim Lagoons, Turtles @ Richardsons Beach

Welcome to “Lilikoi” HILO VACATION RENTAL HOME:

Overview:
Stay on the water close to Hilo without staying downtown. Stay in a well landscaped home that is maintained to avoid mosquitos. Enjoy half an acre across the street from Richardson’s Beach Park. One of the 7 stops of the Hop-on Hop-off bus tours. Enjoy the best snorkeling in east Big Island at your doorstep. Take out the kayak or learn to stand-up paddle board. Two kayaks, stand up paddle board, surf board, boogie boards, 2 bikes and snorkel equipment provided free.
NEED MORE SPACE?: Contact me about larger homes on each side of this house and two additional homes just 5 doors away.
For a list of Hilo activities, visit my hilovacationhomes site.
STVR: 19-359757, NUC: 19-1316.

Vacation Rental Highlights:
• Large, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and fold out on main level upstairs
• Lower level with 2 large bedrooms and full bathroom. Outside access only.
• 3.5 miles from Downtown Hilo, on south Hilo bay, 5 miles from Hilo Airport
• East Hawaii’s best snorkeling across the street at Richardson’s Beach Park.
• Free Kayak, paddle board, bikes, boogie boards, snorkel equipment, booties.
• Full ocean views, outside seating, fruit trees, parking.


Description:
• Why settle for a house away from the water? This house is right across the street from Richardson’s Beach Park. Home of the best snorkeling in East Big Island. One of the 7 stops of the Hop-on Hop-off tours. Hilo offers few places to enjoy the ocean. These special places are always beach parks.
• One of the nicest Hilo vacation rental homes in the area built to very high standards.
• House includes free use of Kayak, bikes, stand up paddle board, boogie boards, snorkel gear.
• House is completely stocked. Everything you need for cooking, plenty of towels, soap, shampoo, hair dryers. Ironing board/Iron, playpen, highchair and Cable Wifi.

Rooms:
• Living Room – Large couch and love seat with direct ocean views. Flat screen T.V. with Roku with Netflix, Sling and Youtube TV for a huge selection of viewing options. Books and games for family fun. Cable Wifi.
• Kitchen – Everything you need. Coffee maker, blender, toaster, rice cooker, pots/pans. Lots of cooking tools. Large oven/range. View of Richardson’s Beach Park from kitchen window.
• Master Bedroom – Same level as main house with great ocean views. Private bathroom. Night stands, dresser, ceiling fan and floor fan.
• Bedrooms #2: On the same level as master bedroom, living room and kitchen. Equipped with king bed, night stand, ceiling fan. The bathroom is across the hall. All homes have play pens.
• Master Bathroom: Dedicated to master bedroom. Large double headed shower with great garden views. Bright and modern. Bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths, hair dryer, shampoo and soap provided.
• Main Bathroom: Large bathroom with bathtub/shower combination. Shampoo, soaps and paper goods, towels, hair dryer provided.
• Lower Bedroom #1. Queen bed plus twin bed, dresser, night stand, ceiling fan and floor fan.
• Lower Bedroom #2. Two twin beds, dresser, night stand, ceiling fan and floor fan, TV.
Activities:
There is more to do in and around Hilo than any town on any of the Islands. It just isn’t well advertised because there aren’t resorts to promote the area.
• Waterfalls - Boiling Pots, Rainbow Falls, Akaka Falls, Waipi’o Valley. Visit my hilovacationhomes site for directions to "Secret Narnia Falls."
• Gardens – Hawaiian Botanical Gardens, Lili’uokalani Park and Gardens, Nani Mau Gardens, Akatsuka Orchid Gardens.
• Museums – Lyman’s historical and geological museum and The Tsunami museum. Both in downtown Hilo.
• Beach Parks – Richardson’s Beach Park, Onekahakaha Beach Park (the calmest), Carlsmith Beach Park, Reed’s Bay, Lehia Park. Punalu’u Beach Park and Whittington Park.
• Volcanic sights: Volcano National Park, Thurston lava tube, Kaumana Caves State Park, Pahoa transfer station, Leilanai Estates for 2019 flows and Kalapana for 1980s.
• Markets and shops: Hilo Farmer’s Market, Maku’u Farmer’s Market, Hilo Coffee Mill, Ka’u Coffee Mill, Volcano Winery and Mehana Brewery, Hilo Candy Company, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut and Punalu’u Bake Shop
• Other – Hilo Zoo, Palace Theatre

According to Hawaii Vacation Rental ordinances, all vacation renters agree to the following if this property is booked:
1. Quiet hours shall be from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM during which time the noise from the short term vacation rental shall not unreasonable disturb adjacent neighbors.
2. Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area.
3. Guest vehicles shall be parked within the designated onsite parking area.
4. Failure to comply with the Good Neighbor policy states above will be construed to be a violation.
5. No commercial events shall take place at the property.

Property manager

Richard Standke

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
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 TA-102-026-6496-01, GE-102-026-6496-01, 3210180120000

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Ocean Frt.-best Swim Lagoons Turtles @ Richardsons Beach House
Ocean Frt.-best Hilo Swim Lagoons Turtles @ Richardsons Beach
Ocean Frt.-best Swim Lagoons Turtles @ Richardsons Beach
Ocean Frt.-best Swim Lagoons Turtles @ Richardsons Beach House
Ocean Frt.-best Hilo Swim Lagoons Turtles @ Richardsons Beach
Ocean Frt.-best Swim Lagoons Turtles @ Richardsons Beach House
Ocean Frt.-best Hilo Swim Lagoons Turtles @ Richardsons Beach
Ocean Frt.-best Swim Lagoons Turtles @ Richardsons Beach
Ocean Frt. best Hilo Swim Lagoons Turtles @ Richardsons Beach
Ocean Frt. best Hilo Swim Lagoons Turtles @ Richardsons Beach

About the area

Map
Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Richardson's Ocean Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Onekahakaha Beach Park - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Port of Hilo - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Coconut Island Park - 12 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ken's House Of Pancakes - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Don's Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Front Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waioli Lounge - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Frt.-Best Hilo Swim Lagoons, Turtles @ Richardsons Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Frt.-Best Hilo Swim Lagoons, Turtles @ Richardsons Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Frt.-Best Hilo Swim Lagoons, Turtles @ Richardsons Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Frt.-Best Hilo Swim Lagoons, Turtles @ Richardsons Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Keaukaha holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Richardson's Ocean Park and Carlsmith Beach Park. Port of Hilo and Onekahakaha Beach Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Ocean Frt.-Best Hilo Swim Lagoons, Turtles @ Richardsons Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean paradise!
We could literally set on the deck and watch sea turtles across the street. Great snorkeling and water
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location
Loved my stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiiaka K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebration of Life for my Dad Nelson
We decided to rent a beach house to house a few family members who flew over from Catalina Island to come to my Dad's Celebration of Life! Both my Aunt and Uncle from Catalina Island are 87 and 90 Years old. The house was very comfortable and easily accessible with a cane. Although we did experience some rainfall having the rocks embedded in the entrance floor and stairs made it easy for them to go up and down the stairs. My mother and I took advantage of the Kayaks and stand up paddle board one afternoon and it was so nice to be right there across from the beach! Mahalo and will recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
The home was well stocked and in an amazing location. Communication with the owner was easy and timely. We had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views
Convenient location and walk to the beach, we watched surfers from the front window. Spacious, we had 8 adults and the rooms were comfortable. The house has lots of character… it was everything we needed and more! Beautiful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur S.

Liked: Cleanliness
fun
loved the place and location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Sargent M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, but not what expected
My filters had for an air-conditioned home. This house has no air-conditioning. If you are hot natured, you will not be happy here except a few nights . Even with fans, the house was very warm and extremely damp the entire time. The dryer did not work.. It is an older home, so it does show a little bit of wear, but a beautiful location, beds were comfortable, sofas sink badly when sitting. could use a board under the cushions. Would be great for a large family, but again, very hot and humid. Could not use the kayak as it was full of water, nor the bikes, as there was no way to pump up the tires.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kosalee K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing home away from home
Loved how accessible the bedroom was. The upstairs had a lovely view of the ocean and was a great place for all of us to congregate and have a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber W., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved Hilo
Really enjoyed our stay in the house. Especially great location for early morning and late walks near the water. We made good use of the kayaks and appreciated the life jackets and water shoes. Noticed a few previous reviews made comments about tropical bugs, but we didn’t see anything like that! We stayed cool in the house in late July. Hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Best view!
This house has the most beautiful view of the ocean! Must love nature to stay here! Frog songs will lull you to sleep and the geckos will entertain you! Just minutes to downtown Hilo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel Olani L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday and 4th of July fun
It was so enjoyable making it an annual event
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
best spot in Hilo
Can't beat the location here with such easy access to beach parks, and a quick drive to downtown Hilo. Great family stay to explore the area. Easy communication and access.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Cliff G.

Good value, great location!
A decent place to stay considering the price. Was a good place for 6 adults with plenty of room for all. It was noted that the first level has a different outside entrance which isn't always ideal - so be sure that works for your group. Kitchen and other areas were well stocked with essentials and extras. The location was great except that there is another larger rental house nearby (20 feet) so you'll hear conversations/noise from there. Owner was very good with all communication and was proactive in providing lots of detailed info and responded to questions/comments right away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Hilo home
This beautiful beach property is right beside some of the best snorkeling on the Big Island. We went out for a quick snorkel on our last morning and were able to observe 16 sea turtles! Richard is a great host that communicates clearly, quickly, and is kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
My family enjoyed our stay in the house. The kids especially enjoyed being able to walk across the street and snorkel with turtles. The owner is very available and helpful. We appreciated the information book with all the details and opinions.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter get away
Wow this property was wonderful for our family of 8. We loved the room set up, the number of bathrooms, kitchen and all needed supplies, the sporting equipment, especially the snorkeling gear. There was even sand toys for the kids. The property itself was perfect. We walked across the street to great beaches. Thank you so much for helping make our trip excellent!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location in Hilo!
This place was perfect for our family. The host was very easy to get a hold of and the house had everything we needed. We only had to walk across the street to see sea turtles! Its a great spot just slightly out of the busy area of town. I would highly recommend staying more then a day in Hilo. You can find so many places to get away from crowds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big island is the best
Awesome property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Visit
Great spot, convenient location - and we were there for the eruption which you could see from most places in Hilo. Until next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous vacation spot!
What a lovely place to vacation! Very clean and comfortable. The host was very accommodating. The views are to die for! I never imagined how special this place could be. The park right across the street is home to many sea turtles, one of my favorite highlights of my Hawaiian adventure. And it’s right across the street! And a very quiet street it was! The tree out front is surely to impress - so immense and beautiful. This place was a winner all the way around!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was ideal. Walking distance to several beaches. Close to town and restaurants.
Property owner provided all of the check in information in advance. Very responsive to a couple of question we had while we were there and their recommendations for activities were awesome.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation home base
We loved our stay in Hilo. We had tons of space - loved having multiple bathrooms. The kitchen is well stocked. All the toiletries were an unexpected plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation
We had a great stay here! So close to a little beach that was perfect for young kids and for snorkeling for adults! We saw lots of turtles! The yard was beautiful with lots of fruit trees. House is big and was perfect for our family!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Trudy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Great location
It was great to be walking distance from the beach. Great relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bettina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was perfect!
We were a family of 12 and really enjoyed our time here in Hilo:) The location was absolutely perfect! We really enjoyed the kayak, drinking our coffee across the street, snorkeling, watching the sun set, and walking to all the ‘beaches’ and coves! We saw more turtles than we could count! The house was comfortable for our entire family… we cooked at the house a lot, played games, and enjoyed lots of family time. The temp was comfortable in the house and we never felt like we needed ac! It is a tropical climate… so be prepared for house geckos and bugs:) Honeslty if you are looking for a resort stay in one, but if you are wanting more of a chill vibe, with easy access to the ocean, and no crowds this is the perfect place! We would stay here again any time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022