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Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC

Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC

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Sit, Relax, and Enjoy our very comfortable Living Room
Sit, Relax, and Enjoy our very comfortable Living Room
Sit, Relax, and Enjoy our very comfortable Living Room
Your kids will sleep comfortably on our queen-size pull-out couch.
Sit, Relax, and Enjoy your private deck

Overview of Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Hilo, HI
  • Popular LocationRainbow Falls7 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Hawaii at Hilo8 min drive
  • AirportHilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)17 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Hilo21 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC

Our Tropical Retreat Guest House is a luxurious 1 bedroom, 1 full bath resort-style guest house located in one of Hilo’s premier subdivisions. Our guest house is truly a tropical paradise with a very spacious living area. The guest house opens up to a beautiful manicured tropical garden on over an acre of lush tropical gardens with numerous fruit trees, and indigenous plants found only in Hawaii.

The guest house is equipped with an air-conditioned, uncommon for vacation rentals in the area, and full-size shower-tub. The property also features a fully equipped kitchen (including gas stove with electric oven, rice cooker, blender, air fryer, toaster, coffee maker, washer and dryer, cooking utensils, drinkable filtered water system, etc), a queen size pull out sofa bed, house phone, high-speed internet, and a 50” LCD High Definition TV with Hulu live TV, Hulu on demand, ESPN, Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. The living room TV is also connected to a High Definition Surround Sound System, BlueRay player, and a Nintendo Wii Console. The 32” LCD TV in the bedroom is equipped with Hulu live TV, Hulu on demand, ESPN, Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. The guest house is also equipped with smart locks, smart smoke/carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguish, baby proof outlet covers (available when needed), and recycling station. Finally, for guest traveling with babies and infants, we offer a clean and extremely well maintained Pack-N-Play and high chair.

The guest house has its own private gated driveway, parking, and it is protected with 24/7 security monitoring for the protection of our guest and our property (there are no cameras inside the guest house or on the private back yard).

When in season, trees are loaded with bananas, Kau orange, lemon, loquat, mountain apple, coconut, tangelo, rambutan, lychee, mac nut, lime, star fruit, tangerine, breadfruit, avocado, grapefruit, and more. Not to mention a large variety of beautiful palms (Royal, Fan, Rica, Foxtail), tropical plants, and flowers. There is a screened garden house with a table and chairs in the middle of the garden for guests to enjoy a relaxing fresh air snack. The guest house is located on a gated property approximately three miles from downtown Hilo. It's more than a beautiful place to stay, it’s a lifestyle. You'll experience charming “Old Hawaii” where life is slow and easy. Our property allows you to relax in style or pursue a variety of adventures right outside. Amenities include a secluded beautiful outdoor garden. The landscaped grounds and naturalistic setting capture the tranquility and beauty of the islands where travelers can relax and experience the true Hawaii where the locals live.

Your host resides just a couple minutes up the road, and can be available in person at anytime when requested. Your host will be happy to answer questions you may have, assist you with any special needs and help you plan your stay. Your host is also happy in sharing tips on where to visit, how to get there, where to lunch and favorite local dining spots.

The property is within walking distance to a very picturesque area of East Hawaii surrounded by streams, waterfalls and off a quiet street perfect for walking or jogging. A private serene opens up to views of the garden below for ultimate relaxation. Our Retreat is a perfect Hawaiian getaway for couples celebrating their special occasion and is centrally located making it an ideal home base while exploring exotic points of interest on the island.

Hilo is famous for its warm aloha spirit, relaxed lifestyle, unique shops, art galleries and restaurants with local regional cuisine. Local attractions include Lyman Museum, East Hawaii Cultural Center, historic Palace Theatre, Pacific Tsunami Museum, Imiloa Astronomy Center, UH Hilo Performing Arts Center and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens. Hilo Farmer's Market is a favorite for fresh, local produce. The Merrie Monarch Festival, Hilo's premier hula competition, and cultural events are held annually in April. East Hawaii's black sand beaches and freshwater pools are some of the best for snorkeling, diving, surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming with turtles and tropical fish, or watching the whales offshore. Take a helicopter volcano tour or a short scenic drive to active Kilauea volcano to view a lava flow, ride horses in Waipio Valley or tour the summit and view the night skies of Mauna Kea.

Our retreat is a Non-Smoking property: Hawaii State Law dictates that all public areas are designated as smoke-free. The safety and comfort of all our guests are of the utmost importance to us. As such we have a non-smoking policy. Smoking is not allowed in any of our buildings or on the property grounds. Please inform your visitors about our non-smoking policy. Your support and cooperation to maintain a smoke-free environment.

Sorry, no pets are allowed.

Property manager

Raul Castro
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number TA-117-179-2896-01, GE-117-179-2896-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. Lyman Museum and Imiloa Astronomy Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gilbert Carvalho Park and Joint Astronomy Centre. Pacific Tsunami Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Map
Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Kaumana Caves Park - 6 min drive
  • Kaumana Springs Wilderness - 6 min drive
  • Rainbow Falls - 7 min drive
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 8 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Antics Pizza - 10 min drive
  • Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - 10 min drive
  • Kozmic Cones - 9 min drive
  • L & L Drive Inn - 10 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home…actually better!!
Everything was top notch! Beautiful setting! High quality appliances, beautifully laid out guest suite. Hosts and children were all lovely. Wish we could have gotten to know them a little better! Very helpful…lent us umbrellas for the torrential rains, and lawn chairs for the beach. First toilet we ever used with a remote…we may have to invest in one!! Highly recommend this Tropical Retreat. Mahalo
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P., Vancouver, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five stars
We had a fantastic stay at Raul’s place. It’s a very clean, professional high-end rental but with a warm and friendly vibe. They even set up a Christmas tree which was a lovely surprise. The guesthouse is extremely well equipped (impressively, with knives that actually cut!) and the beds are very comfortable. The property is perfect especially for kids. Raul’s family is very hospitable. Thank you so much for all your thoughtfulness that went into the guesthouse and the rental experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linnea R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five Star
It was clean and comfortable. Nice quiet peaceful neighborhood. Good for cooking your own meals.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilo property
Clean, well equipped, and comfortable... we would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Raul Castro

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Raul and Stefanie are a young, friendly, and welcoming couple. Raul is originally from Portugal but has been in the USA since 2007 (since 2009 is Hawaii). Raul owns a medical billing company and is a graduate student from BYU Hawaii. Stefanie was born and raised in Hilo. She is an ER nurse and a graduated from University of Hawaii in Hilo. Together they have 2 amazing children. Raul and Stefanie love traveling, making new friends, and enjoy family time activities.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Portuguese

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