Charming Historic Hilo House – Minutes to Beach!

Hula your way to Hawaiian paradise when you book this fully restored 1960's vacation rental house! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath Hilo home features a covered lanai and peek-a-boo ocean views from the yard. The University of Hawaii campus is a mere 1 block away while downtown Hilo is just an 8-minute drive north. Relax at Reeds Bay Beach Park, visit Coconut Island, or get a bird's-eye view of the island from a helicopter. Don't forget about Rainbow Falls home to an ancient Hawaiian goddess! -- THE PROPERTY -- STVR-19-364095 | NUC-19-1549 | Free WiFi | Laundry Machines | 1,050 Sq Ft | Central Location Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 1 Twin Bed, 1 Tri-Fold Portable Twin Mattress HOME FEATURES: Covered lanai, landscaped backyard, refinished hardwood floors, original shoji screens, Chinese metal screen door, HDTV w/ streaming capabilities, digital antenna for local Hawaii stations, dining table KITCHEN: Full-sized fridge, stove/oven, microwave, dishware & glassware GENERAL: Washer & dryer, linens & bath towels, beach towels, tank-less water heater, complimentary toiletries, ceiling fans FAQ: 2 steps to enter, quiet hours (9 PM - 8 AM), ceiling fans (no A/C), keeping pets & animals outdoors, including chickens & roosters, is common in residential neighborhoods throughout the islands PARKING: Carport (1 vehicle), driveway (2 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- BEACHES & PARKS: Hilo Bay Beach Parks (3.1 miles), Honoli'i Beach Park (5.3 miles), Onekahakaha Beach Park - sheltered shallow swimming, great for little ones! (5.4 miles), Carlsmith Beach Park - spectacular salt and freshwater lagoons (5.9 miles), Richardson Ocean Park - black sand beach, snorkeling (7.0 miles), Kehena Black Sand Beach (30.1 miles) OUTDOOR FAVORITES: Hilo Municipal Golf Course (1.4 miles), Liliuokalani Park and Garden and Coconut Island (2.8 miles), Wailuku River State Park (3.3 miles), Rainbow Falls (3.4 miles), Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden (9.5 miles), Akaka Falls State Park (17.9 miles) ADVENTURES & ATTRACTIONS: The University of Hawaii at Hilo (1 block), Hilo Daijingu (0.5 miles), Historic Downtown Hilo - restaurants, shopping, theatre, and more (2.8 miles), Kilauea Visitor Center in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (27.3 miles), Mauna Kea (42.1 miles), Kona (75.9 miles) DINE & SHOP: Cafe 100 (2.1 miles), Big Island Candies (2.1 miles), Hilo Farmers Market (2.8 miles), Pineapples (2.9 miles) AIRPORTS: Hilo International Airport (4.0 miles), Kona International Airport (74.8 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property has ceiling fans but does not have air conditioning - NOTE: The keeping of animals outdoors, including domestic chickens and roosters, is a cultural tradition in Hawaii and is protected by law. As such, they are common in residential neighborhoods throughout the islands. If you are a light sleeper, earplugs are a great option Hawaii County Restrictions: - Quiet hours shall be from 9:00pm to 8:00am, during which time the noise from the rental shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors - Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area - Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated onsite parking area - The STVR (short-term vacation rental) shall not be used for commercial purposes