Discover the charm of Hilo at this newly renovated retreat, with a vaulted ceiling and serene garden/pond view across from Waiakea Pond. Take a leisurely walk to downtown Hilo, the Farmers Market, or drive 1 mile to beach park. Explore nearby natural wonders like Rainbow & Akaka Falls and Tropical Botanical Gardens.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire apartment
2 bedrooms1 bathroom53 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Newly Renovated Cozy 2Br 1Ba Apt in Waiakea Villas
Newly renovated second floor end unit, almost everything is NEW, with vaulted ceiling, garden/pond view, across from Waiakea Pond and Wailoa River State Park. Nice walk or drive 1 mile to beach park, downtown Hilo and Farmers Market for Hawaii's best local products. Just 2 miles to Hilo Airport (ITO), 40 min to Volcanoes National Park, 1 hour to Mauna Kea and 1.5 hours to Kona Airport (KOA). Explore nearby Rainbow & Akaka Falls, Boiling Pots, Liliuokalani & Tropical Botanical Gardens.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible parking space
No lift
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Next to a golf course
On a lake
Things to do
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
TO AVOID TROPICAL INSECTS , PLEASE HELP WASH YOUR DISHES, CLEAN/RETURN BEACH EQUIPMENTS TO DECK STORAGE BOX IF USED.
TURN OFF DE-HUMILIFIER.
PLEASE ENSURE MAILBOX AND POOL KEYS HANGING ON THE RACK NEAR ENTRY DOOR, PLEASE RETURN ENTRY KEYS BACK TO LOCKBOX. LOST KEY $50 PER KEY.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
To avoid tropical insects, please keep lanai screen door closed after step out, wash dirty dishes before leaving, keep food enclosed or refrigerated
Laundry card: Please add funds back at building 9 machine if used.
Please help save energy (big island electricity price is 3 times high to national average).
Be mindful to neighbors, no loud noise during quiet time.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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 GE-000-830-5152-01, TA-000-830-5152-01, 220300030049
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Hilo, this apartment is in the city centre and on a lake. Port of Hilo and Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Wailoa Center. University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and horse riding. Visit our Hilo travel guide
Does Newly Renovated Cozy 2Br 1Ba Apt in Waiakea Villas have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Newly Renovated Cozy 2Br 1Ba Apt in Waiakea Villas pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Newly Renovated Cozy 2Br 1Ba Apt in Waiakea Villas?
On-site parking is available at the property.
Where is Newly Renovated Cozy 2Br 1Ba Apt in Waiakea Villas located?
Located in the heart of Hilo, this golf apartment building is steps away from Wailoa River State Park Hawaii and Wailoa River State Recreation Area. Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Hilo Shopping Center are also within 15 minutes.
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Newly Renovated Cozy 2Br 1Ba Apt in Waiakea Villas Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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Room is clean and lovely. The owner provides almost everything we could need during our stay, and replies immediately after every question, it’s a really nice experience.
Great location for our needs. Walkable to a gorgeous park and restaurant.(Ola Brew)Definitely clean, no bugs!Enjoyed the balcony and watching the chickens in the morning.Located in a vintage resort converted to apartments. All the residents we met were very nice. . Definitely use the 395 Hualani St address in the GPS. Much easier to park.Owner was very prompt to answer any questions. You will need to download an app to use the washer and dryer (it’s easy!)Pleasant stay.
My family of 5, including 3 kids age 6-11, loved our stay here. We greatly appreciated the outdoor items to borrow such as boogie boards, cooler and picnic blankets. Having AC in one of the bedrooms was so nice! The location was great and wasn’t far from anything we did around Hilo. We enjoyed the chickens and boars around the complex but if you are a sensitive sleeper, they will probably wake you up. My kids loved playing in the pool. We struggled just a little arriving late at night and it being dark. We were not sure which building was #3 and had a little confusion about the door with the same apt number before the actual door. We would definitely stay here again.
this place was very nice. loved the chickens that roosted in the tree and the 2 wild boars (that didn't bother anyone). the cats and ducks.... loved the little mini zoo! the kitchen and bathroom were updated and very modern. all new pans and place settings. the bedrooms were very small but we there to see the sites of hilo it didn't matter. the swimming pool didn't look to good-on the green side and they need more chairs and loungers around the pool. the property was close to hilo, stores and other sites. hilo is so much cheaper than staying in kona and kona is only 1.5 hours away from hilo. we made that trip several times during our stay! never saw any boarded property and didn't feel uncomfortable coming to the property after dark.
The location was perfect for all of the places on the island we wanted to visit. It is less than 5 miles from ITO airport and 45 mins. from the The National Volcanic Park. The drive to the other side of the island was only 1.5 hours away as well. If you do not rent a car, the Hele bus service is also available. Our host thought of everything and the unit was well stocked with everything we needed and had not thought about. This unit had such beautiful natural surroundings. We had breakfast on the balcony every morning looking at hundred year old banyan trees and lush greenery. Since we were celebrating our 21st anniversary, our host had a pretty Lei decorating the door and chocolate covered macademia nuts waiting for us. Also, we wanted to go to the beach, but did not have any equipment. Our host had snorkeling gear, bogie boards, beach towels, a bag for our gear and a cooler ready for us to use. This host was awesome and he was attentive to our questions during our stay. We are looking forward to coming back next year.
Monique J.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Margaret W.
13 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Nice unit shares same grounds with an abandoned resort
Our upper level unit was very clean and well-stocked with everything we needed, including a few, nice extra touches. Beds were comfortable, but bedrooms were very small and hard to maneuver around; beds took up most of floor space. We especially enjoyed watching the fun chicken and bird activity from our lanai each morning and evening. Stairs only; no elevator to upper level units. The grounds and pool around our building were clean and well-kept. The pool area had only a few chairs for sitting, some broken, and no lounges for lying down. The current state of the expansive resort-like buildings overlooking a large lagoon on the same property as our condo unit is quite different from the condo listing's pictures. They are boarded up, marked with graffiti and strewn with garbage, which felt a bit concerning to us. On the other hand, the sprawling grounds beyond the abandoned resort buildings, as well as an adjacent park, surrounding the lagoon area, were well-manicured and beautiful to stroll around on.
This was a great place to stay in Hilo. It is centrally located, so access to anywhere was a reasonable distance. Just wish it had a centrally located AC unit rather than just a bedroom one. Air was hard to circulate. Definitely hope to stay again! Mahalo!!
Amy W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Nicolette
4 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Better instructions to the location would be helpful as Google Maps was confused. Also, nicer towels would be helpful
Jane Wesley B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Margaret
5 May 2025
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We could see that host tried very hard to create a nice place to stay but there were so many problems…broken door lock on sliding doors, everything on crazy remote controls, very unusual lights in the living room, lots of things taped to the walls and falling off. There was only one tiny air conditioner in one of the bedrooms. But the worst part was they were trimming trees behind the unit the entire time we were there.
No it was dusty but it had cleaning tool and we just need a place to clean up and sleep. It was close too lot of the place that we need to go so that made it a 4 star