House in Hilo, HI
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Spacious house surrounded by anthuriums, lush " old growth" Ohia trees and other exotic ferns, palms and rare plants. 15 minutes from Rainbow Falls and the hospital. 20 minutes to downtown. 30 minutes to the airport and beaches. 40 minutes to the Volcano. Lots of private parking. Quiet, secure with locked outside gate, fresh forest air, pure Hawaiian (County) water. Be serenaded by the calls of the Coqui frogs at night and chirping of birds in the morning. Fast internet. Great for families, remote work groups and retreats.
Steve’s comments:
When we retired we could have moved anywhere in Hawaii. People ask why we chose to live in Hilo and not sunny Kona. For many reasons. The air in Hilo is fresh and humid. Our skin stays moist and rash free. We look and feel younger. The water is pure and tasty, filtered by the lava and delivered by the County. The temperatures are moderate all year round, averaging 75 degrees F. Yes, there is more rain in Hilo, but that creates the lush tropical forest with its abundance of rich oxygen. The anthuriums surrounding the house once planted require no care. The combination of rain, sun and shade make these and many other plants maintenance free. We feel close to nature.
We moved to Hilo for its ideal environment, but we discovered much more. King Kamehameha, who conquered and united the Hawaiian Islands, could have chosen any island on which to live, but preferred the Big Island as his home and headquarters. The Big Island is dotted with cultural sites of temples, villages, and history of those early days. The Big Island is where Captain Cook, the missionaries and sugar plantation immigrants first landed. That history is embedded in the culture of the Big Island.
Then there is the constantly fuming Kilauea volcano in Volcano National Park with it’s many wonderful trails. Mauna Kea is considered the highest mountain in the world, if measured from its base in the deep ocean. It is sometimes covered in snow in winter. Because its clear skies, the mountain is home to some of the greatest telescopes in the world.
Hilo has a small town flavor with its laid back life style and friendly people. Life goes on at a slow pace and makes for a relaxed and stress free experience. After centuries of mixing, there is no dominate race, but a mixture of many racial backgrounds; Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese,Filipino, Korean, Portuguese, and many more. Their common language is also a mixture called pidgin English.
There are sights and sounds that are unique. You will wake to the cheerful rustle of bird song and sleep to the serenade of the mating coqui frogs. Wild chickens and pigs abound.
We have tried to capture these experiences at the Anthurium House and hope you enjoy them, as much as we have over the years.
Your hosts, Steve and Noko.
Aloha!
Steve’s comments:
When we retired we could have moved anywhere in Hawaii. People ask why we chose to live in Hilo and not sunny Kona. For many reasons. The air in Hilo is fresh and humid. Our skin stays moist and rash free. We look and feel younger. The water is pure and tasty, filtered by the lava and delivered by the County. The temperatures are moderate all year round, averaging 75 degrees F. Yes, there is more rain in Hilo, but that creates the lush tropical forest with its abundance of rich oxygen. The anthuriums surrounding the house once planted require no care. The combination of rain, sun and shade make these and many other plants maintenance free. We feel close to nature.
We moved to Hilo for its ideal environment, but we discovered much more. King Kamehameha, who conquered and united the Hawaiian Islands, could have chosen any island on which to live, but preferred the Big Island as his home and headquarters. The Big Island is dotted with cultural sites of temples, villages, and history of those early days. The Big Island is where Captain Cook, the missionaries and sugar plantation immigrants first landed. That history is embedded in the culture of the Big Island.
Then there is the constantly fuming Kilauea volcano in Volcano National Park with it’s many wonderful trails. Mauna Kea is considered the highest mountain in the world, if measured from its base in the deep ocean. It is sometimes covered in snow in winter. Because its clear skies, the mountain is home to some of the greatest telescopes in the world.
Hilo has a small town flavor with its laid back life style and friendly people. Life goes on at a slow pace and makes for a relaxed and stress free experience. After centuries of mixing, there is no dominate race, but a mixture of many racial backgrounds; Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese,Filipino, Korean, Portuguese, and many more. Their common language is also a mixture called pidgin English.
There are sights and sounds that are unique. You will wake to the cheerful rustle of bird song and sleep to the serenade of the mating coqui frogs. Wild chickens and pigs abound.
We have tried to capture these experiences at the Anthurium House and hope you enjoy them, as much as we have over the years.
Your hosts, Steve and Noko.
Aloha!
Amenities at Parklike 4 bedroom AnthuriumHouse, 3+ acres, peaceful, gated, convenient
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Hilo, HI
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
The home was very nice but the highlight was the beautiful grounds. Beds were comfortable and there were fans in every room because there is no AC or heat. Not an issue in Hilo when the property is upslope. Very temperate year round. Kitchen was well equipped and the host lives in a private residence on the property so if you needed anything they were nearby. Everyday the “property manager”brought us fruit from the many fruit bearing trees on the property.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2025
Steve and Akiko has provided best possible service during our 4 days stay at this property. The location was very nice, the info provided by the host was very helpful. Steve and Akiko made sure that we have everything needed to make our stay very comfortable. Both were very easily available for any help. Kids had a great time. We were able to enjoy his backyard patio for morning tea, his garden was very beautiful. All in all it was our best stay and we will certainly come back to stay again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2025
This stay and house was amazing, as well as the hosts! Clear communication, beautiful property and close to Hilo. We even had one of our party members accidentally leave their water bottle at the house and they notified us immediately, so we were able to have family in Hilo pick it up for us.We would definitely stay again, Mahalo!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2024
I brought my hula haumana from Texas to the Big Island for an educational trip. I am originally from O'ahu, but even as a child, the Big Island was a special place to me. After this trip, and staying in the beautiful anthurium home, it's even more special of a place. Steve, Noko, and Akikio were wonderful and attentive hosts. The home is absolutely stunning, we did not want for anything. The communication prior to arrival was excellent and we enjoyed sharing our journey with them. Will absolutely stay here again the next time I'm in Hilo!!!
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9.6Outstanding
(18 Ratings)
"The home was very nice but the highlight was the beautiful grounds. Beds were comfortable and there were fans in every room because there is no AC or heat. Not an issue in Hilo when the property is up..."
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