My Hilo Home

Enter the home onto the grand lanai (porch) which is fully screened in and offers a view of the manicured acre with Hilo Bay views in the distance. Through the front doors you'll be greeted by our huge living room. The original hardwood floors and plantation era architectural details are unique to Hilo homes from the 1920s and 1930s. This huge living area books on history and art of Hawaii, a large flat-screen TV, high-speed Wi-Fi internet and luxurious lounging area big enough for your whole family. NOTE: there are no TV channels so bring your streaming login info!

There are four bedrooms and two bathrooms in the home that are artfully decorated with historic representations of 'old Hawaii'. The kitchen at the back of the house is bright and full of windows to take in your Hawaiian landscape. The kitchen is fully stocked with anything you may need to cook a big meal or heat up your restaurant leftovers. Seating for 8 at the dining table and seating for 6 at the kitchen table with additional seating on the lanai.

My Hilo Home is planted with lots of tropical fruiting trees and plants. Enjoy juicy pineapples from our pineapple patch in summer months, tangy lychee from our ancient lychee tree in spring and citrus in the winter. There is also a breadfruit tree for those adventurous travelers who want to try a unique starch (please follow in-house instructions on preparing the difficult fruit!).

Four comfortable bedrooms line one side of the private home. Three of the bedrooms have queen size beds and the fourth has two twin beds (max occupancy is 8 guests). Each of the two bathrooms has a marble shower and one bathroom has a small bathtub. A pack-n-play is available for our guests with babies. The kitchen has an electric cook-top, electric oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and washer/dryer for laundry. All kitchen dishes and small appliances are available for your use. The house is immaculately cleaned between guests (at check-out) and mid-stay cleaning is an optional add-on.

This is a Hawaii County licensed short term rental.
TA-122-010-0096-01
STVR-19-347054
NUC-19-333

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Relaxing Hilo Stay

  Stayed 6 days ending in February, 2025

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  a guest from Fort Collins, CO recommends this vacation rental

  Cute older home overlooking Hilo Bay. The house was a little stuffy when we first arrived, but we opened all the windows and never had to think about it again. The yard was great for the kids to run around, and the large kitchen was perfect for cooking some meals at the house. The pots and pans could use a refresh though. Overall, it was a great place to stay on the calmer side of the island.

  • Manager Responded on 3/8/2025

    Mahalo nui for your review, Shawn. We're so glad your family enjoyed their time at My Hilo Home. The cookware has been replaced :-) We hope you'll keep us in mind next time you visit Hilo Town! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Charming home, could use some upgrades

  Stayed 3 days ending in December, 2024

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  Bradley F from Snoqualmie, WA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  This is a neat old plantation home with character. Beautiful grounds and close enough to walk to town. Great view from the kitchen. One in my party would've appreciated a bit better "critter sealing" but I thought it was as-expected. My only complaint is it could use some better stocking. No coffee and only a little poor shampoo/body wash. Cooking pans all badly warped, knives dull, and not enough spoons bowls or water glasses. Mattresses and couch comfort were ok at best. Not a bad stay, but I'll probably stay elsewhere on my next visit unless they do some upgrades.

  • Manager Responded on 1/21/2025

    Mahalo for your review, Bradley. My Hilo Home has just changed owners and is undergoing major upgrades. The new owners have just replaced much of the furniture, and next year the home will be undergoing a complete renovation. We're very excited about that!! We're sorry you were disappointed that we don't provide coffee. We learned decades ago that visitors have very different tastes and requirements, especially considering that Hawaii is such a popular international destination. For example, many visitors drink tea instead of coffee. Even among coffee drinkers, there are so many preferences. Some folks can only drink decaf. Many only like coffee with cream and sugar - or if lactose intolerant they need almond or soy milk. We quickly came to the realization that our time is best spent caring for the home itself, and that guests are far better at choosing the consumable items that they prefer. Oh, and I would be remiss if I didn't mention that our on-island contact can be hired for grocery shopping services. Any guests who would like items purchased ahead of their arrival can reach out to her for a quote :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Restful and Spacious, while close to Hilo

  Stayed 4 days ending in December, 2024

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  a guest from Bellevue, WA recommends this vacation rental

  My Hilo Home is a plantation house in good condition, in a private quiet area yet just a 1/2 mile or so across the river from downtown Hilo. We enjoyed the yard, the porch, the views over the bay, and having a full kitchen.

  • Manager Responded on 2/8/2025

    Mahalo for your review, Russell. So glad you could unwind and enjoy your time at My Hilo Home. Come stay again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Amau'ulu Plantation Home

  Stayed 7 days ending in November, 2024

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  a guest from Blue Ridge, TX recommends this vacation rental

  The Amau'ulu Plantation Managers Home is like going back into Hawaii history. Spacious rooms, huge kitchen and a massive yard offer a family a comfortable stay. Minutes from downtown Hilo where there are great local food restaurants and great shopping. Hilo is the Hawaii from the past where the meaning of aloha still lives.

  • Manager Responded on 12/17/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Valerie. Hilo is such a special place, and this home really showcases the history and charm of the area. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, and we hope we can host you again next time you visit! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• A very lovely stay

  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2024

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  a guest from Hilo, HI recommends this vacation rental

  Had a very lovely stay at this location. Generally a very quiet area, with just some noise from the road once in a while. Fairly clean as well, although there were a couple of pillows that we were unable to use because they were covered in mold, and one of the showers wasn't entirely clean. Other than that, the view and the porch made up for it!

  • Manager Responded on 12/17/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Xiomara. I have forwarded your comments to our housekeeping manager. The owner just bought all new pillows for the entire home. Remember, you can reach out to us at any time if there's a maintenance or housekeeping issue. We're so happy that you enjoyed your visit and we hope to host you again if your travels bring you back to Hilo Town! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Awesome stay at Hilo

  Stayed 5 days ending in September, 2024

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  a guest from Cumming, GA recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our stay and had an excellent time. Definitely will stay again if coming back to Hilo.

  • Manager Responded on 10/19/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Senthil. We're glad you enjoyed your time at My Hilo Home, and we look forward to hosting you again next time you visit! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• One of the best places to stay in Hilo

  Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2024

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  Marilyn k from waianae, HI recommends this vacation rental

  We had an amazing time at this vacation rental. Very large home and property. Very peaceful, had everything we needed. The kitchen was the biggest kitchen we ever saw. We loved it. Would definitely stay there again. Had to deal with a lot of gnats, ants, and a couple of centipedes, but thats expected in Hawaii and the area we were in.

  • Manager Responded on 8/29/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Marilyn. We're so happy you enjoyed your stay at My Hilo Home. That kitchen is almost as big as my whole house LOL We have all the rentals professionally pest treated on a regular basis.... but like you said, it's the tropics and the buggaz love it here even more than we do ;-) Check the welcome binder at the home for some tips that help keep them to a minimum. We'd love to host you again, so please keep us in mind for future trips to Hilo! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Amazing country property just behind downtown Hilo!

  Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2024

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  darrn i from santa clara, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Hilo is a quaint town and this home fits right in. It is a beautiful country home walking distance to downtown Hilo. There is soooo much good things to say about this property. First off we had 7 people in our party and it was very spacious with its 4 bedrooms, huge living room and huge screened in lanai. Some days we had our meals in the kitchen with a gorgeous view of Hilo Bay. Some days on the lanai enjoying the beautiful weather. We explored the huge backyard and found bread fruit trees, avocado trees and a papaya tree. Also, my dad uses a walker so nice that it had a ramp for him to get into the home and a handicap shower too.
  
  We will definitely be back to My Hilo Home!!!

  • Manager Responded on 8/29/2024

    Mahalo nui for your review, Darren. We're just thrilled to hear that your family enjoyed their stay at My Hilo Home. It really captures that special essence of Hilo, right? We look forward to hosting you again on a visit soon!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Amazing Stay

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2024

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  Jacqueline E from Sugar Hill, GA recommends this vacation rental

  As described.. loved the big kitchen and the wonderful view. The house was spacious and we were very comfortable. Owners definitely took pride in preparing the home and it shows

  • Manager Responded on 8/27/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Jacqueline. We're delighted that you enjoyed your time at My Hilo Home, and hope you'll stay with us again soon! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Lush Tropical Stay

  Stayed 5 days ending in June, 2024

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  a guest from PARKVILLE, MD recommends this vacation rental

  The house was charming place to stay with lots of space, beautiful deck with views and a birdwatcher's delight. It was out of the way, but close to town and right up the road were waterfalls. Very peaceful and clean.

  • Manager Responded on 6/27/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Tracy. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at My Hilo Home! We hope you'll keep us in mind if your travels bring you back to Hilo :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Great house in Hilo

  Stayed 4 days ending in May, 2024

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  Dianne T recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed staying in this plantation home. The location in Hilo was close to everything. It was clean, and well stocked with kitchen supplies. The beds were comfortable. It was clean, except for a huge ant problem in the second bath that made it almost unusable. We did understand that bugs are part of that environment. We really enjoyed the huge lanai and spent a lot of time there. The property was large and enjoyable to walk around. The cleaning people showed up early, well before our check out time and asked them to return later. They assumed that they could hang out on the lanai til then, however the screen door was locked. They then sat on the front steps for awhile. We assume this was a miscommunication but still inappropriate.

  • Manager Responded on 6/18/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Dianne. We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We do have all of our rentals professionally pest treated on a very regular basis - but it's a never ending battle here in the tropics! Remember you can always reach out to your on-island contact. We have technicians ready to assist for any emergency pest treatment. I'm not sure what could have happened with housekeeping? Our team is highly professional and wouldn't show up before 11am checkout time unless prior arrangements had been made. We will investigate so we can understand what might have happened there. UPDATE: It was the realtor who was in the process of selling the home, and the home inspector who was working with them, who showed up and waited on the steps. They are not affiliated with our company at all, and it was very unprofessional of them to do that! We apologize on their behalf for the disturbance. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• 2d visit

  Stayed 5 days ending in May, 2024

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  Michael P from San Antonio, TX recommends this vacation rental

  Excellent property. 2nd time to stay. Wonderful location. Will return.

  • Manager Responded on 5/14/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Michael. When guests return repeatedly, we know we're doing something right :-) We look forward to hosting you again! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Fantastic plantation house

  Stayed 5 days ending in April, 2024

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  David R from Victoria, BC recommends this vacation rental

  We loved staying here. It is large and full of character. We picked oranges and papayas but there is also other fruit. Walk into town! Herby the cat was very friendly.

  • Manager Responded on 5/6/2024

    Mahalo for your review, David. Come stay again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Beautiful, class Hawaii

  Stayed 5 days ending in March, 2024

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  Mike B from Ringgold, GA recommends this vacation rental

  The four of us LOVED the Hilo home. I went into the backyard & picked an orange �� off the tree & two ripe lemons from underneath the tree. The beds were clean & comfortable. No A/C, No problem really! The climate in Hilo is very nice & perfect for open windows. The house is about 3 minutes from Downtown Hilo. Don’t stay in a hotel. Stay at the Hilo House.

  • Manager Responded on 3/26/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Mike. We're glad you found some yummy fruit to enjoy - it tastes so much better right form the tree than what you find in a grocery store :-) We're glad you were comfortable and enjoyed your time at the house. We hope you'll keep us in mind for future trips to Hilo! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Lovely plantation house

  Stayed 8 days ending in February, 2024

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  Peggy C from Westminster, CO recommends this vacation rental

  The house was lovely, with a large sunny kitchen. We spent morning on the porch enjoying the birds! The location is convenient for everything on that side of the island. Everything was as described, with the exception of smoke detectors, which had been removed. Other than that everything was great.!

  • Manager Responded on 3/26/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Peggy! We explained the situation with the smoke detectors - we'd been working to find some that are not triggered by the humidity and wake guests up on the middle of the night. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. and hope you'll keep us in mind for future visits to Hilo! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• my hilo home

  Stayed 5 days ending in December, 2023

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  a guest from bainbridge island, WA recommends this vacation rental

  the house was perfect for our ohana. we loved playing frisbee in the yard & being able to walk in to town. the only challenge was having to access the main bathroom thru either bedroom.

  • Manager Responded on 1/25/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Sharon! We hope you'll keep us in mind for your next visit to Hilo :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Best place to stay in Hilo

  Stayed 8 days ending in November, 2023

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  Charles B from N/A, CO recommends this vacation rental

  My wife, two sons, & their wives spent a wonderful 8 nights over Thanksgiving at My Hilo Home. The property was better than described, within walking distance of downtown Hilo. The 1926-built home has a gigantic front lawn and a screened-in gigantic patio with a view of Hilo Bay. Kitchen has all the pots, pans, etc you will need for any meals you decide to cook while you are staying....also a gas grill in a covered gazebo just off of the kitchen. Property was clean, well-maintained, & a fun place to stay. Had a question on keys that was answered quickly by the owner. I highly recommend this place for anyone spending some time in Hilo. As far as dining....read and follow Yelp reviews.

  • Manager Responded on 12/26/2023

    Mahalo nui for your review, Charles. We're just thrilled to hear that your family enjoyed their holiday stay at My Hilo Home! Please keep us in mind if your travels bring you back this way. We'd love to host you again :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Great place to stay for an East island vacation

  Stayed 4 days ending in September, 2023

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  Sean B from Andover, Hampshire recommends this vacation rental

  I stayed here for 4 nights during September whilst visiting the East of the island including Hilo and The Volcanoes National Park along with my wife and son and we all loved the place. The house is full of history and interest with its large open and airy rooms, tall ceilings and huge veranda and we really enjoyed staying here. The kitchen is huge and well stocked (though it takes a while to work out where everything is with so many cupboards). The main living room is huge and wonderful to spend an evening in and the bedrooms are large and all the beds we used were really comfortable.
  
  There is no air con in this house and getting home each evening the place was warm but we found that by opening windows and doors and turning on the ceiling fans the place quickly cooled down and was a very pleasent place to be each evening.
  
  We loved the garden, the views from the property and watching all the local wildlife and whilst the frogs were pretty noisy each evening we quickly got used to it and we all slept well each night.
  
  
  It was a pleasure dealing with Saltwater who have made the whole process very easy so thank you for that.
  
  All in all it has been a great experience to spend a few days at this lovely property and my family and I would thoroughly recommend a stay here if ever you come to East Hawai’i.
  
  Thank you.

  • Manager Responded on 10/9/2023

    Mahalo nui for your review and kind words, Sean. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit and we're honored that you'd recommend us! Keep us in mind if your travels ever bring you back to Hilo Town :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Location, location, location

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2023

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  Stephen H from Lincoln City, OR recommends this vacation rental

  Our stay at "My Hilo Home" was very pleasant and fulfilled all our expectations. The home is very spacious and comfortable. The seven of us had ample room. We enjoyed the well-lighted and well-appointed kitchen which had all that we needed to prepare meals. The covered and screened deck was a favorite place for the family to have our meals.
  We definitely recommend this conveniently located home as a wonderful Hawaiian rental.

  • Manager Responded on 7/24/2023

    Mahalo nui for your review, Stephen. We are so happy that your family loved their stay at My Hilo Home. Please keep us in mind for your next trip to Hilo - we'd host you again anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Hilo stay

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2023

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  a guest from Chico, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We loved this place! The screened in porch was absolutely wonderful for coffee drinking in the morning, afternoon naps and/or dinner in the evening! The house was super clean and comfortable with great natural ventilation. The kitchen was fantastic--huge window with awesome view. This was a bigger place than we usually get for our family since my husband was possibly going to need to spend a bunch of time working---well worth the splurge! Exceeded our expectations! Communication with the owner was fast and super helpful (sadly, no, you're not supposed to feed the sweet cat that hangs out by the back door🥲!)

  • Manager Responded on 8/5/2023

    Mahalo nui for your review, Lisa! We're so glad that My Hilo Home exceeded your expectations. We love that! Betty the cat has learned to come along when guests are staying because she can get hooked up. Cats, right?! Some guests find it a nuisance... but we don't mind if you want to give her a treat and a snuggle ;-) We hope you'll keep us in mind for future trips to Hilo! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Little Paradise

  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2023

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  Leslie W from Bowling Green, KY recommends this vacation rental

  My family and I love to stay in this house. We enjoy eating breakfast in the nook and dining on the screen porch with the sound of the Coquies and geckos. The place was very clean and comfortable. We felt at home there. Thank you.

  • Manager Responded on 7/6/2023

    Mahalo for your review, Leslie. We hope to host you next time you visit Hilo. Our home is your home :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Relaxing Hilo Home

  Stayed 6 days ending in May, 2023

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  Becka S from Edwards, MO recommends this vacation rental

  This home was very spacious and had all we needed. Well stocked in towels, appliances needed for food preparation and the neighbors are so kind. Owners are great to work with and very helpful. The surroundings are beautiful and you can sleep to the sounds of nature. We really enjoyed our stay. Mahalo

  • Manager Responded on 6/6/2023

    Mahalo nui for your review, Becka! We're so glad your group enjoyed their visit!! Come stay again anytime. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Hilo home

  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2023

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  Michael P from San Antonio, TX recommends this vacation rental

  Lovely home with the charm of old Hawaii. Lots of space. Very comfortable. Great location near downtown.Comes with a cat. Great for a family.

  • Manager Responded on 5/19/2023

    Mahalo for your review, Michael. The cat's name is Betty ;-) Come stay again, anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Our week at My Hilo Home

  Stayed 4 days ending in March, 2023

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  Lani P from Westport, MA recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed the old world Hawaii feel of this Hilo home, close enough to walk downtown, far enough away to feel away from it all.

  • Manager Responded on 4/22/2023

    Mahalo for your review, Lani. Come back anytime - we'd love to host you again! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Amazing house in the perfect location

  Stayed 13 days ending in March, 2023

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  Alexandra C from San Francisco, CA recommends this vacation rental

  This is our second time staying at My Hilo Home. It's one of our favorite places on the Big Island. It's secluded and quiet but very close to town. The house is clean and comfortable and has everything you need for a wonderful stay in one of the best cities Hawaii has to offer. Would definitely recommend!

  • Manager Responded on 4/22/2023

    Mahalo for your review and return business, Alexandra. We look forward to hosting you again :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Great Location

  Stayed 6 days ending in February, 2023

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  a guest from Des Moines, IA recommends this vacation rental

  The rental property in a perfect location that was close to everything in town. The house had a lot of character and was very charming. It felt almost secluded with the location that it was in. Neighbors weren't to close and it was quiet. The only time we needed to contact the property manager for an issue she was on top of it and continued to make our stay very comfortable.

  • Manager Responded on 3/16/2023

    Mahalo for your review and kind words, Wesely. Please keep us in mind next time you visit Hilo. We'd love to host you again :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Great Stay

  Stayed 3 days ending in February, 2023

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  Francisco A from Bellingham, WA recommends this vacation rental

  We loved our experience at My Hilo Home. The screened in veranda was our favorite place to sit and enjoy the ambiance of this space even when it was raining. The kitchen space was excellent and had all we need to cook. The place was clean and comfortable. The host was so responsive and accommodating to our requests. We would definitely stay there again and have mentioned it to others we know who travel to the Big Island.

  • Manager Responded on 3/9/2023

    Mahalo nui for your review, Francisco! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and are honored that you would recommend us to others :-) Come stay again anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Beautiful Restored Planation Home

  Stayed 6 days ending in October, 2022

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  Lona H from Mesa, AZ recommends this vacation rental

  Wonderful vacation home in Hilo foothills. Highly recommend for a family
  The home was clean and well cared for. Grounds are lush and absolutely gorgeous. Maybe the best thing about the home is the huge wrap around lanai. It’s completely screened in so nary a mosquito in sight. We discovered that the coffee maker was broken and a quick text to Salt Water Vacations resulted in a new coffee maker being dropped off within a few hours. Great service! The house had everything we needed and lots of comfortable spaces to lounge, huge TV, great views & more. We’d stay there again with family. One note, the four bedrooms connect to each other and two of them connect to a shared bath. The second bath is down the hall and can be used by everyone.

  • Manager Responded on 10/20/2022

    Mahalo for your review, Lona. Please keep us in mind for your next Hilo visit - we'd host you again anytime :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Our family's Stay at My Hilo HOuse

  Stayed 4 days ending in September, 2022

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  a guest from Fort Langley, BC recommends this vacation rental

  This location is very central to Hilo, but just far enough away from the traffic to have quiet dark nights. It is also convenient to all the sights we wanted to see on the East side of the island. The character of the house is all you could hope for in an old plantation home. It felt very clean and well cared for.

  • Manager Responded on 10/20/2022

    Mahalo for your review, Dianne. Come back anytime - we'd love to host you again :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Fabulous Hilo Vacation��

  Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2022

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  a guest from Martinez, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Our stay in this lovely house was wonderful. 7 family members staying together and it was great. Plenty of room, great kitchen and the wrap around porch was used every day and night!! Gorgeous view and property!!

  • Manager Responded on 10/20/2022

    Mahalo for your review, Diana. We're so glad your family enjoyed their time at My Hilo Home. We'd welcome you back anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Beautiful screened in porch

  Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2022

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  Michelle H from Mount Duneed , VIC recommends this vacation rental

  Absolutely beautiful house in a safe neighbourhood. Location was great, it was only a few minutes in the car to the city centre of Hilo.
  A large kitcken with every utensil you would need. We cooked mosg nights.
  The house was clean and the beds were very comfortable.
  We stayed with 2 other couples and we had plenty of room to spread out.
  Our favourite part of the house was the screened in porch.
  We sat out there every night enjoying the view.
  I would definitely recommend staying here.

  • Manager Responded on 10/20/2022

    Mahalo nui for your review, Michelle. We're so glad your group enjoyed My Hilo Home, and are honored that you would recommend us :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Great family week on the Big Island

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2022

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  David V from Sunnyvale, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The Hilo house was big and comfortable with a very pleasant lanai overlooking Hilo Bay where we enjoyed many meals. It felt like an old family vacation home well-stocked with books, games and puzzles, and video screen and plenty of places to sit and read.

  • Manager Responded on 8/15/2022

    Mahalo for your review, David. We are so happy that your group enjoyed family time and made some memories at My Hilo Home. Come back anytime - we'd love to host you agian. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Great Hideaway

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2022

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  a guest from Lumberton, TX recommends this vacation rental

  Great house tucked away just outside of town.

  • Manager Responded on 6/30/2022

    Mahalo for your review, Amanda. We hope you'll keep us in mind if your travels bring you back to Hilo Town! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Family celebration

  Stayed 6 days ending in May, 2022

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  Kathleen P from Spring Valley , CA recommends this vacation rental

  What a wonderful place to celebrate our daughters graduation from UH Hilo! The home was lovely with lots of space to spread out. Even the kitty (Ua) that lived at the back cottage was friendly and welcoming!
  On complaint would be the low quality sheets that kept sliding off the bed!

  • Manager Responded on 6/6/2022

    Aloha Kathleen, we are so happy your family enjoyed 'My Hilo Home' for your trip to celebrate graduation! We only buy 100% cotton sheets and these are Martha Stewart percale which we've not had complaints about before. That said, we are always open to improvements and will do an inventory to make sure all the sheet sets are acceptable. Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew

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• Sehr schönes altes Haus

  Stayed 5 days ending in April, 2022

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  a guest from Solingen recommends this vacation rental

  Ein schönes altes Haus mit sehr viel Platz. Das Highlight ist die Veranda, die zudem rundum mit Fliegengitter verkleidet ist, sodass man auch abends bei Licht ohne lästige Fliegen draußen sitzen kann. Auf unsere Bitte uns noch ein paar Gläser zu bringen, hat Shawna schnell reagiert. Abends kann man mit einem Froschkonzert einschlafen!

  • Manager Responded on 5/9/2022

    Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung, Regina! Google Translate was a bit iffy, but it sounds like you had a great time :-) Wärmste Aloha The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Hilo 2022

  Stayed 3 days ending in April, 2022

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  Michele T from SANTA ANA, California recommends this vacation rental

  The home and grounds were beautiful. Loved how quiet the are was. Very homey feeling.

  • Manager Responded on 5/30/2022

    Mahalo for your review Michele. Come back, anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Lovely home

  Stayed 8 days ending in April, 2022

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  Karin and Bryce M from Calgary, AB recommends this vacation rental

  Larger than we expected and fully equipped for our young family. Clean, comfortable and loved the yard. Thanks so much.

  • Manager Responded on 4/28/2022

    Thanks so much for your review, Karin and Bryce :-) Come back anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Wonderful Surprise

  Stayed 3 days ending in April, 2022

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  a guest from Kaysville, UT recommends this vacation rental

  We LOVED this home. The charm of this vacation rental can not be beat. The screened in porch was so unique. We wished we had had time to just sit out there and relax. The bedrooms were good size and had compy beds. And the kitchen, oh my goodness, the kitchen was incredible with the many windows that let in so much light. The views from there of the property were fabulous. I told my husband I wouldn't mind cooking if I had those windows with that view. The location was perfect. Tucked away, yet close to where we needed to go. We would stay there again in a heart beat.

  • Manager Responded on 4/28/2022

    Your review made me so happy, Lisa :-) Come back to cook, relax, enjoy the view... whatever you like!! We would love to host you again. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Spacious home in quiet neighborhood, but convenient to downtown

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2022

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  Kathleen L from hummelstown, PA recommends this vacation rental

  Family vacation, and this home was great for plenty of space, wonderful lanai, and pleasant area. Enjoyed the birds & night sounds (we thought frogs.)
  Big kitchen with nice, basic equipment and convenient laundry. The property manager was very helpful.
  Perhaps newer board games? Betty, the neighborhood cat visited daily!
  We liked buying produce at the outdoor markets. Restaurants seemed busy, note early closing hours.

  • Manager Responded on 4/4/2022

    Mahalo for your review and suggestions, Kathleen! You are right - the night song is frogs - specifically coqui frogs which are ubiquitous here in East Hawaii ;-) I bet you can tell how they got their name LOL Come back any time - we'd love to host you again. Betty the Cat sends her regards! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• A lovely place to call home for a few days

  Stayed 3 days ending in February, 2022

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  Brandee H recommends this vacation rental

  My family absolutely loved the home; fantastic location, tons of space, huge yard, views for days, and the porch is an absolute DREAM. Shawna was very responsive to all of our questions and Betty was a lovely bonus.

  • Manager Responded on 3/10/2022

    Mahalo for your review, Brandee. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!! Shawna is amazing, and Betty takes her job as "emotional support cat for visitors who are missing their pets" very seriously ;-) We hope you'll keep us in mind if your travels bring you back to Hilo!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Plenty of space for a party of 5

  Stayed 4 days ending in February, 2022

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  a guest from GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL recommends this vacation rental

  My whole party enjoyed staying at this property. Spacious living room, kitchen, and lanai. Also good view from the kitchen window.
  Some fruit trees grow on the property, and there's also an outside cat that hangs around.

  • Manager Responded on 3/10/2022

    Mahalo for your review, Kruti! Betty the Cat has made herself the official therapy cat at My Hilo Home for guests who are missing their pets LOL We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Wonderful Home and location

  Stayed 4 days ending in February, 2022

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  Heather I from Glendale, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We had a lovely time in Hilo. The house has great character, was much bigger than we expected and we loved the wide open yard with views of the bay and ocean. It was nice and quiet and also a quick and easy drive to downtown Hilo. Great location. The cat on the property was so sweet and the kids loved petting her.

  • Manager Responded on 3/10/2022

    Mahalo nui for your review, Heather. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay! Little miss Betty has made friends with quite a few guests LOL She knows how to work it! We hope you'll keep us in mind for your next trip to Hilo. We'd love to host you again :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Looking forward to returning!

  Stayed 5 days ending in January, 2022

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  Nicole M from San Carlos , CA recommends this vacation rental

  We had an incredible time at this home! Great location, safe and secure. Close to downtown Hilo and a great starting point for our adventures all around the island. The house was clean and had everything we could need. We laughed so much sitting out on the veranda. Super comfy beds and furniture. We had been worried about no AC, but the fans and cross breezes were perfect. We wish we could have stayed longer felt we would have enjoyed more time just hanging out at this beautiful, nearly 100 year old home!!

  • Manager Responded on 2/3/2022

    Mahalo for your review, Nicole. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at My Hilo Home. We do hear a lot of guests who worry about no A/C, but as you found it's really not necessary in our perfect climate that averages 75-82 degrees year round ;-) None of us have A/C in our homes and don't understand why anyone would even want it LOL Open windows and ceiling fans are so much better! Please keep us in mind if your travels bring you back to Hilo. We would love to host you again! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Lovely stay near Hilo

  Stayed 12 days ending in January, 2022

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  Alexandra C from San Francisco, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Amazing property. Quiet, private, safe, close to Hilo town. It's a gorgeous space. Plenty big for several couples. The property manager was really quick to respond and very helpful. Loved the screened in porch. Favorite part of the house was Betty, the sweetest little kitty who hangs out by the back door. Will come back and stay just to be able to pet Betty.

  • Manager Responded on 2/10/2022

    Mahalo nui for your review, Alexandra. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit. Betty says "please come stay again soon" (^o^) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Hilo

  Stayed 7 days ending in January, 2022

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  a guest from Mackay, ID recommends this vacation rental

  A+

  • Manager Responded on 1/20/2022

    Mahalo for your review, Dan. We love the good grade!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Was Just Da' Kine Best!

  Stayed 5 days ending in September, 2021

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  tiffany k from AROMAS, California recommends this vacation rental

  Loved the old world craftsmanship and exceptional layout of this well maintained Plantation Home! The symphony of frogs & birds lent to the peaceful charm and being so close to Hilo yet totally away from the hustle made the location perfect...especially last morning when we had run out of coffee! I was back before anyone else was awake!

  • Manager Responded on 10/10/2021

    Mahalo for your review, Ella. My Hilo Home is like a special slice right out of the past, right? And yet it's so close to all the modern conveniences. Best of all worlds, for sure! Come back again, soon! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Fantastic home

  Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2021

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  Bernadette P from Surprise, AZ recommends this vacation rental

  Loved the old style home, huge kitchen, comfy master bed. Appreciated the AC portable unit and high quality bedding! Great yard, quiet location.

  • Manager Responded on 9/2/2021

    Mahalo for your review, Bernadette - we're so glad you enjoyed My Hilo Home! Come back and stay again, anytime!! Warmest Aloha The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• felt like grandmas house in the rainforest!

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2021

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  Pam E from Bloomington, MN recommends this vacation rental

  Our family of 5 just spent 3 nights in this house. The porch is amazing. I wish I could be back on it now. I loved all the windows in the kitchen and the bright light coming in in the morning. I loved the fruit trees in the yard, and the friendly young woman that lives in the adjacent garage apartment that helped us cut down a banana tree. I loved the sounds of frogs mixed with rain every evening. It was great that the house had 4 bedrooms so each of our boys got their own space at the end of our trip after a lot of togetherness.
  I did not love the lizards and bugs, but I understood ahead of time that they would be present in the house, as they likely are in any rental in the area. The biggest negative for us by far was the bed in the master bedroom. The house was advertised as having 3 queen beds but actually has 3 full beds. The master bed is also "bouncy" and the pillows were cheap and flat - only 2 flat pillows on the master. There was a better pillow in the closet but no pillowcase. I didn't sleep well at this location because of small uncomfortable bed, but. new queen or king sized bed with high quality linens would make this a 5 star stay for me. Also would not recommend trying to use the oven in the summer. I had it on for over an hour to try to cook a breadfruit picked in the yard. There is no vent for the oven, so makes the kitchen extremely hot very fast.
  Overall, I loved the experience of staying in the house and did not regret this choice, but I personally would not choose to stay there again unless they get a new bigger bed in the master.

  • Manager Responded on 8/2/2021

    Thanks for your review Pam, we're gald you loved most things about your stay. Just a note for readers - the three beds ARE QUEEN and we did just replace all the pillows. We're grateful when guests alert up to needs like this. This year we've not had any down time because of the tourism boom. We thank you for your visit! Aloha, Jess and the Salt Water Hawaii Crew

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• Gracious and comfortable home

  Stayed 4 days ending in March, 2021

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  a guest from Emeryville recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed staying here to explore the Hilo side of the island. It felt like we were staying in old Hawaii. Our favorite place to hang out was the screened lanai - our daughter did her remote school with "the best background ever". The bedrooms were comfortable and there was plenty of room for everyone. We did have a problem with the hot water and the oven, but it was addressed very quickly. The kitchen could stand an update, but it is spacious and the views of the bay from the windows are wonderful. The home was very clean and had plenty of towels and some extras like aloe for after the beach. Comfortable furniture. We especially liked Richardson Beach Park, we visited the volcano and the Waipio Valley.

  • Manager Responded on 7/1/2021

    Thanks for the lovely review, Malu! Just a note for future visitors, we have replaced the oven and the hot water heater has not had troubles after a repair. Aloha, Jess

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• A beautiful home

  Stayed 4 days ending in February, 2021

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  Baili F from Phippsburg, CO recommends this vacation rental

  We had a group of 5 adults and 2 children stay at the home for 4 nights. We all really loved the house! The furniture is gorgeous and the neighborhood very quiet. We had an issue with the power in one room the first day, but the property managers were very quick to respond and fix the issue. So glad we stayed here!

  • Manager Responded on 7/1/2021

    Mahalo Baili!

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• Great house with lots of space

  Stayed 3 days ending in November, 2020

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  a guest from Atlanta, GA recommends this vacation rental

  This house was perfect for us. Old Hilo plantation style house that's beautifully decorated. It easily and comfortably fit two families (7 people) with plenty of space to lounge, including an amazing screened in lanai (porch). It has a large kitchen with a gorgeous view of Hilo Bay. The house is conveniently located, a minute or two drive to downtown Hilo. The property managers were very accommodating and helpful. Thank you for sharing your Hilo home, we enjoyed the space, location, and comfort!

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