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Reviews of Hilo's Newest Richardson's Beach Park House. Best Loc. Snorkeling, Turtles.

Hilo's Newest Richardson's Beach Park House. Best Loc. Snorkeling, Turtles.
Hilo, HI

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a blast.
Host was amazing, we arrived and check in was easy and location was perfect. Everything we needed to enjoy the beach was here.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald E., Surprise Az USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice away from mainstream, snorkeling across the street.
relaxing visit to the big island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liran B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
House in a great location across from the beach. Owner provided a ton of useful info ahead of visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moms 90th birthday bash
Property very well kept. Plenty of room for the 10 of us. Close to airport and great resturants. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space for families gathering
Great space, lots of room for multi family gathering. The deck was amazing, great view and space to hangout. Enough room for everyone to have their own space and sleep comfortably. Appreciated lots of dishes and cutlery for bigger meals! Beach across the road was excellent for relaxed snorkelling.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
BFFs in Hawaii
What a wonderful location for a group of friends to gather and explore the Hilo area. Lovely home. Amazing view! You can’t get closer to the ocean and the turtles.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
Overall the space was as advertised. Able to accomdate our group and provided everything we needed to do all of the activities we wanted to do. We will absolutely try to rent this property, or any peoperty managed by this owner, in the future. The only drawback was the late check in time and that the cleaners were still cleaning when we arrived for check-in. However once we saw the size of the place we could certainly understand that it took some time to clean. A great stay in a beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great in every way
The grandkids loved it so much they want to pool their allowances and buy the property! We had one glitch though Richard. There was a sign on Kalanianole St on Tuesday wvening that the water would be turned off overnight starting at 8. We called the city and they confirmed it. We got home at 7 and were in a panic. We saved all the water we could, washed dishes by hand, but were not able to do all the laundry we intended for you. Sorry about that. But blame the city! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had 3 generations of family on vacation for Christmas and New Years. The beach house had ample space for everyone. The views from the decks are amazing. The beaches are very popular during the day but had no issues. The toys in the shed are a nice amenity. We brought our own snorkel masks but the flippers, bikes and SUP board were fun. My grandsons loved looking for geckos. The sea turtles love the rocky beaches and shallow pools across from the house. Thank you for sharing this home and the island spirit with us. Mahalo!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

M H.

A beautiful location with a problem
This isn't the owners fault and I really wanted to love this house because of it's beautiful location, very nice host and the amenities that came with with it, but two things spoiled the experience. As other reviewers have noted, the house is adjacent to a fairly busy road. The beautiful lagoon and park are just across that road from the house. We were unprepared for just how popular this road and park were with the local hot rod and motorcycle enthusiasts. From roughy 10am-10pm every day cars and motorcycles would run up and down this road (multiple passes from the same vehicles) screeching tires, doing burnouts and revving engines. With no AC in the house, windows and patio doors were always open. The sound from the road was so loud in the house that at many times you could not carry on a conversation or watch TV. Secondly, the area (and much of Hilo) is infested with Coqui Frogs. These frogs begin their song as soon as the sun goes down and the noise averages about 88-90 decibels. Again, no AC, so windows must be open, this made it very difficult for the little kids to fall asleep. As I've said, neither of the noise issues is the fault of the owner and I can appreciate the problems it creates for them. The house itself is old and needs a very thorough cleaning and refresh of moisture damaged furniture and fixtures, however, the wonderful and free selection of water toys in the outdoor shed was a hug benefit to us. We used them often. Great place. Too noisy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2023
This is a large exaggeration. Yes, when the weather is nice AND it is the weekend, the beach park has lots of visitors. It is generally families enjoying the park. There are cruiser groups who will go up and back, but only once. There may be half a dozen in the whole day. This guest makes it sound like it is constant. The population isn't that large! Instead of being happy the weather is so nice that it is a popular day, the sole focus is the 10 minutes total of noise. Yes, the whole Hilo side of the Island has Coqui frogs. We also have roosters, ferral cats and wild pigs. All of this is what makes the wet side of Hawaii unique. It adds to the charm. If all of this is bothersome, that is what resorts are for where everthing wild is kept out or poisoned.

10/10 Excellent

Autumn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
We absolutely love it here! The home is spacious and the ocean is footsteps away. Richard is great and we highly recommend his residence.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., Elkhorn, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Our three generation group of 10 had a wonderful stay. This is a great location. Plenty of space for all, three family groups didn’t feel crowded. We all enjoyed the upper lanai. Plenty of towels, cookware, and dishes. We enjoyed the Hilo area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A., Nipomo, ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was perfect.
Very nice property with a local feel. Family had plenty of room. There were 6 adults and 1 infant. everything you need for a family vacation. Hope to return someday.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was located near the shoreline with beautiful scenery. Great view from upper balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Pat B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and accommodations except for the hot rods and motorcycles racing noisily back and fort.
Good location otherwise. Short drive to most everything we wanted to see and do.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARILYN P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Family Vacation
The location of the Hibiscus house was perfect! There were six adults and two children and we had plenty of room to spread out. I appreciated the well stocked bathrooms and kitchen. Plenty of towels too. We had a fabulous time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
Beautiful home and well equipped. Spacious and close to beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
The house really brought our whole extended together. There was good privacy and good rooms for get togethers.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwynne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in Hilo
Our group really enjoyed this place. Things are a little dated but there have been many upgrades to the house. The cork board needs attention, updates and cleaning. No place to hang towels. Kitchen was well stocked as were the bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental in Hilo
This was our first time to the Big Island. We stayed here to explore Volcano National Park and take a helicopter ride. We had two families with 8 pp total. The house fit us well. Kitchen was well equipped. The house is not air conditioned, so thankfully it was not too hot while we were there. Wifi worked well, which was necessary as one of our group had to work a bit while there. The ocean park is directly across the road and was beautiful. We appreciated the umbrellas left by the door, as it rained everyday, at least a portion of each day. They were repaving the road out in front of the house, so one of our days there was a bit of a pain to have to park on a side street and walk to the house. No control of that by the owner though, and now the road is very nice to drive on. Overall, it was a great stay for a larger group.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time Goes Too Fast!!
Fell asleep on the deck listening to frogs sing. Woke and practiced yoga on the deck to crashing waves and bird songs. Walked the shore looking for turtles Snorkeled, Paddle Boarded and sat in the ice pond to recover. We also drove to a beach to go boogie boarding. All the toys were in the storage shed or we reached out to Richard. He does EVERYTHING he can to make the stay FIVE STAR!! The beds were comfy! The house was spacious! The kitchen was well stocked. Everything was clean. It is located close to the stores & airport. The only downside was how sad I felt to leave! I am told that is the price of a wonderful vacation. I can’t wait to go back! This was our second time we rented from Richard. We were very fortunate to have picked the best first!!😃
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Mike W.

Not bad but not great
Location is very good would be excellent if it wasn’t for all the traffic that goes up and down the road, some like to rev their engines and speed. Parks in the area are busy, best to get out early. House could use some help with both replacing some items and cleaning a little more throughly. Overall it wasn’t to bad!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2023
This is a very unfair review. The road ends 400 yards up the street. If it is the weekend and the weather is nice the beach park is very busy during the day. This doesn't bother anyone and is enjoyable to watch people play. Aside from mid day on weekends the park is quiet. I arrived after their stay and I saw nothing that would require additional cleaning. I am in the process of replacing the couch. I have no idea what else the guest could mean about anything needing to be replaced. Instead of being happy about the great weather during their stay they found something to complain about. Nothing interfered with their stay so the horrible 3 stars is disappointing.

10/10 Excellent

Webster S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming property
This charming property on the rainy side of the island was in an excellent location for families. Great swimming within an easy walking distance, we enjoyed the sounds of the jungle at night, and the house was well equipped with everything we needed including water toys. Our one suggestion would be some towel hooks in the bathroom to hang up after showering. Hilo is humid so nothing drys very well!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2023
I’ll install hooks this week. Good suggestion. Richard

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
The house and location were absolutely perfect! I would rent it again in a heartbeat!
The layout of the house was fantastic for our group of 3 couples. Not only did we all have our own space, but the common areas were spacious enough for us to gather comfortably. We even utilized the living room, smart tv and youtube, and did group morning yoga. We loved the location. When looking out at the ocean we not only had a beautiful view, but we had walking access to a black sand beach with sea turtles (3 minute walk to the right of the property). We purchased simple meals to prepare for our group and found all the kitchen items needed to make our food including spices in the cupboard (I have stayed in many places, and this isn't always the case). If you are traveling with family or friends, this property would defijnitely be recommended for a nice quiet stay in Hilo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

June T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Keaukaha
the property is beautifully located across from Waiolena Pond - safe, quiet, beautiful! The house is comfortable and held 12 of us easily. There were enough towels, loved the kitchen, the whole house was a wonderful experience!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We loved staying here, the size of the home and location were perfect. Lots of extras provided in the shed. Recommend keeping washer door open between washes to air it out.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will stay here again!
The property was exactly as expected - clean and well stocked for our stay. Lots of towels, everything we needed in the kitchen. The bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and comfortable. The location was super convenient, I loved that we could pop across the street so the kids could enjoy the water without having to load up the car and drive somewhere! We will definitely be back and book this place again on a future trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place!
The property was beautiful and very clean. The view from the lanai was just what we were looking for.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hibiscus House
Everything was perfect -- everything we needed, except a can opener but we left one.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
As Advertised
Best Hilo has to offer!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply perfect!
We LOVED this house! It was clean, spacious, comfortable, and perfect for our family group of 7, with room to spare. The location is excellent, and we appreciated the variety of beach/water equipment, including boards, beach towels and booties that were provided. The kitchen had everything we needed too. What we especially loved was the look and feel of the furnishings and decor that created a beautiful welcoming Hawaiian ambience. We were really happy with everything about the Hibiscus house.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
The house was just perfect for our family. 3 groups of us met from 3 states for Thanksgiving. It was a perfect location. The lagoon was such an experience for all of us. The house layout worked so well for us. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Three Generation retreat
3 generations for 1 week in the bubble of love of the Hummingbird House. We took turns cooking in the generously supplied kitchen. We played many board games on the big table. We slept hard in comfy beds. We snorkeled, swam and played at the amazing Richardson Park. If your picky about your gear, bring your own.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location for families!
This experience was fantastic from the start. Tons of communication with host, very friendly and easy to access when we first arrived after a long day of flying. Location was amazing, beautiful sunrises from the deck/patio and tons of close beaches to swim. Lots to do in Hilo and host even gives you lots of tips on where to spend time and visit. We had a whole range of ages and they all enjoyed! Plenty of bed space, lots of startup toiletries so we didn’t need to go to the store the first day we arrived. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Sharmila K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Location
The location of this home is unbeatable. The beach, great snorkeling across the street, jungle walk a block up and the views from the upper deck made this home a special place to spend some days. An added bonus was the beach park was a frequented favorite of locals and we really felt like we experienced authentic aloha lifestyle. Nice big home to enjoy local Hilo.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Emma O., Los Lunas, US of A

Easy access to ocean
Been here a few times. We have family in Mountain View. Great location!!!! Place was mostly as described, updated kitchen, master bath and bedroom. Upstairs appeared to be new renovations. We had a little ant problem, we arrived and counters were dirty (easy fix-just needed a through wipe down). No tv downstairs- plenty of room and beds! It was pretty warm and no breeze. Best to spend your time outdoors. House could use some screen doors so one can be able to leave them open without worry of bugs and creatures :) it was a nice visit- very relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Janet C., Waterloo Iowa

Disliked: Cleanliness
Excitement turned into disappointment
Beautiful location, so excited to be right across the street from a fresh crystal clear water area (one night there was a huge sea turtle as well). First impression of the house is we loved the two outside porches and hardwood floors, however, very disappointed we were not aware there was no air conditioning. Opened up all of the windows, but breeze didn't help completely; didn't want to keep french doors open due to lizards or bugs (we liked lizards, just didn't want them inside). Kitchen had been recently remodeled, however, the rest of the house was not clean and could use an update. Second floor porch had full ocean view, first floor porch was obstructed by tropical plants. Enjoyed seeing the fruit trees including banana, avocado, lime, and mango.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Most homes do not have air conditioning. Air conditioning is NOT listed as a feature. So it isn't my fault that you didn't check the listing well if that was something you wanted. It wasn't even particularly hot during your stay. Only two bedrooms are from the original house. Everything from the foundation up is new. The house is a 2014 house. I can't think of anything that would need refreshing after 8 years.. I never get "cleaning" complaints. Ever. You never contacted me during your stay. I feel you would have given 2 stars no matter what because you enjoy hurting people.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House
We loved our stay! We easily fit 10 people in this beautiful house. The views and proximity to the beach were incredible. It was great sitting on the balcony in the morning with a cup of coffee and watching the ocean!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house !.
Lots of room for our large group. Plenty of supplies to get us started. Park was great. Cool lagoon for kids to play in. Lots of loud partying after hours. Equipment in shed was unusable was the biggest problem . Other than that was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katharine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time in Hilo
Had a lovely time in Hilo, with 3 generations of family from 9 years old to 78 years old. Location is removed from town but the park and the pools across the street were great for the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Barry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
great large home in Hilo
great spot if you are looking for a home on the Hilo side. we spent most of the time on the awesome front porch with views of the ocean. the house has plenty of beds and a fully equipped kitchen with all the tools, pans and utensils you can think of. the state beach across the street is perfect for swimming the location is outside the city center but it give the place a more rural feel. easy drive to hilo and volcanos national park.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience
This property is in an ideal location. The beach across the street featured turtles and tide pools. The house was well equipped with lots of beach toys and a nicely stocked kitchen. A great house for our group of nine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Hilo property
This house has lots of room, a nice lanai (porch) overlooking the ocean, and has the feel of old Hawaii. It's clean, easy to get to, and easy access to airport and old Hilo town. The ocean front parks are just out your door, great for morning snorkeling, walks, or just enjoying the sounds and scenes of the surf. Property manager was great and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann L., Olympia, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness
Turtles, Ocean views, and easy accessibility to everything in Hilo
The Hibiscus House had the most beautiful views. The house itself had everything we needed. The kitchen is upstairs and although great, the stairs made it difficult for one person to access. Loved the lanais with darling little geckos. The downtown area was close.by. Richard was always available and more than helpful. We had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim C., West Palm Beach, FL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect property for our needs!!!
We stayed here for 5 nights and loved every minute! On our almost 3 week trip to Maui and Big Island we stayed at 4 different properties and this was the favorite of all of our group! House was even larger than expected giving our multi-generational family plenty of space and set up in a way for privacy as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Our group of high school students loved the space! Clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

donna b.

Liked: Cleanliness
great location, well equipped home
We had a fanastic time in hilo. The hibiscus house is well equipped with kitchen supplies, towels, cooler, kayak, water shoes etc. The upstairs deck is where we spent most of our time. The location can't be beat. So close to the black sand beach across the street. Richard had an activities link that was extremely helpful. We enjoyed the kaumana caves and the hike to the falls/swimming was amazing. We also went to the zoo which was well worth the trip. Richard was easy to work with and responded promptly to my questions/emails. Relaxed, smooth vibe. Thanks!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Spot in Paradise
Our family had an amazing time at this property. It was perfect for our needs. The beds were so comfortable, the home clean and equipped with everything for family-style breakfasts and evening cookouts. We loved being right across from the bay where we could go wade in the water and even watch some whales. The location is perfect to traverse the island and enjoy a vast variety of what the island had to offer as we were accomodating 7 people between 2 and 62, and all with different ideas of what the vacation should hold. The shed out back provided lots of toys, including snorkels, flippers, boogie boards, kayaks, and even a paddleboard and life jackets. We had an incredible time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kinsey S., Verona

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot!
This home was all we needed to begin our vacation on the Big Island! It was awesome to wake up to the sounds of the waves from across the street! The beach across the street does get busy, but there is another one with black sand really close by (walking distance) ; also this beach area further back has the sea turtles and some decent snorkeling. The house provides everything to get you started if you are headed out to buy groceries - syrup, coffee, some seasonings. The location was perfect for our adventures to the end of 137, Akaka Falls, Farmer's market, Volcano National Park and more. The recommendation of eating at Pineapples was on point - very Covid conscious with temp checks, masks etc as well as being open air! If we ever adventure back to Hilo area, this is the place to be!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific Family Gathering House with "Private" Turtle Cove
This was a fantastic house for our family gathering of 12 (ages 5 to 64). We really appreciated the well-stocked (appliances, cookware, etc.) kitchen. There was room for all of us to eat (usually kids at the table, adults on the covered outdoor lanai). We were pleased when we got there during a downpour to find umbrellas at the front door, that helped with bringing luggage in. We spent each morning on the lanai, looking at our own (what felt to us, personal & private) turtle cove, where we spent many hours snorkeling. We also appreciated the gear in the shed - water shoes, snorkels, flotation devices, even a beach chair for Grandpa.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021