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Interior
Sun-loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Rainbow Falls
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this vacation home is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of University of Hawaii at Hilo and Imiloa Astronomy Center. .This vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Joint Astronomy Centre and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Hilo Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Port of Hilo - 11 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zippy's Hilo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mehana Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fairway Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blane's Drive Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Our House Is Your Home Away From Home

Aloha!
We are Keone and Yonnell Farias. We were both born and raised here on this wonderful island. We welcome you to our beautiful new home and would be happy to share with you our favorite places. Located in a quiet neighborhood of Waiakea Uka, we are a short 10-minute ride from the airport, 35 minutes to the Volcano, and just a few minutes from local grocery stores and eateries!
Waiākea Uka is translated as "the mountainside" of Waiākea. There are beautiful views of both Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa mountain. The University of Hawaii at Hilo is located in the Waiākea district as well. There are parks and convenience stores within walking distance to the house but a car would be more suitable.
Our house is your home away from home.
We want you to feel at home during your stay. We also respect your privacy. The keypad entry allows you to come and go at your convenience. We live nearby and are only a call or text away for any questions, suggestions, and housekeeping needs you may have.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Access code

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 TA-109-573-3248-01, GE-109-573-3248-01

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Our House Is Your Home Away From Home Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ivana A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ulu Wai served as a beautiful and excellent location for our 2-day stay to cheer our on niece/grand-daughter playing in the Hawaii Island Labor Day Classic volleyball tournament. The rental is very clean and thoughtfully well stocked with all the provisions we needed and more. It was spacious for our family of 6 adults, and we spent quality time together in between games. The owners were very communicative and thoughtful as they surprised and delighted us with a treat bag and a welcome note. We would love to return for a visit during the Merrie Monarch Festival and absolutely would recommend this lovely rental for anyone looking for a convenient, spacious and beautiful space to enjoy Hilo.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Georgette F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and good location for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable spot in paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

This location was perfect for everything we did in Hilo - zoo, volcano, dinner in Hilo town. The location is very convenient, quiet and has a nice family friendly vibe. The house itself was very clean and well kept. It had some toys and games to keep the toddler who accompanied us busy for a bit. The coqui frog noise wasn’t too bad at all. The only thing I’d comment on is that the fan in one of the bedrooms is quite loud. Otherwise everything was perfect for our short stay in Hilo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay. We wish however, that we had know that there was no A/C. I know it was listed and we just assumed there would be. Most people assume there is a/c it would have been nice to have seen that on the listing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic home in a convenient location

We loved our stay - beautiful, newer home with all the amenities we needed. The location was super convenient to visit family in the area, and the hosts were fantastic (and very understanding when we forgot to leave the garage door opener - luckily we got it back). We hope to return on a future trip. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rewind Time

It was a very quiet neighborhood, peaceful and perfect for college roommates celebrating our 80th birthday this year. All we wanted to do was catch up, reminisce and spend time with each other.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven M W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place for 5 adults

The communication from the host was stellar. The home had 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. 2 king beds and one queen.The kitchen was outfitted with everything you could need. Enjoyable 2 night stay.Great hosts. Easy location. 2 car in-garage parking.When in Hilo, will definitely contact them again.They made the stay perfect.Way to do it! MAHALO!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wailani R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo Getaway

The property was exactly as advertised. The check-in was easy and check out was even better. The owner allowed us to keep our bags in the garage after check out so we could explore more of Hilo since our flight was later in the day. I would recommend this home without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay F.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Home

Great house! Perfect size for our family of 5 adults. Very clean! Beautiful view of Mauna Kea. Excellent location for Volcanoes NP, waterfalls and adventures on the east side of the island. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce L., Lincoln, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Sooooo nice

We traveled with our adult kids so we really enjoyed the space to spread out. This home is very nice. The beds were comfortable and even though we didn’t cook, the kitchen was very well equipped. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Quiet Location

This was a great stay for my father and I on a trip to see the Volcanos and Mauna Kea. We were there for two nights and enjoyed the stay thoroughly. Very clean, very comfortable, very quiet place to stay. With the windows open, you could hear the birds which was nice when compared to a hotel. I would recommend this for anyone who is looking for a quiet and relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcella B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

Restful stay in a beautiful home for our family of 4. Having a garage to park the car was an extra bonus. The house was conveniently located to go to Hawaii volcanoes national park and to shopping areas. Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Conveniently located and clean property

This house was in good condition and met our expectations. We had a group of 8 (4 adults, 4 kids) and had no issues. All appliances and amenities worked as expected. It's in a convenient location within Hilo. The owner was communicative and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenaro C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The location of this house is perfect. It’s close to the waterfalls, lava tubes, and farmers market.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

New and beautiful home

Great house that has all you need to have a comfortable stay that feels like home. Clean and new. Family friendly as well. Hosts obviously care about their house and being great hosts. Look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was such a beautiful home. Our family really enjoyed staying there. It was close enough to town and a home away from home. Our hostess was great with communication and the house was very clean and well stocked , definitely will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple & convenient

We picked this property because it is close to family. Did not feel like a vacation rental. Newish home in a family neighborhood. No bells and whistles. Beds were just okay. Good for what we needed but would not rush to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

christi w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Really nice family home and we are like locals. Super close to all the fun things to do in Hilo super home base.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

lily g.

Liked: Cleanliness

The lovely Uhi Wai

Best VRBO I’ve ever stayed in. So comfortable and clean and new. Fully stocked. Nice safe neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharmaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T., Ewa Beach, HI USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo Memories

Thank you for a wonderful stay! The house is as described and more! After a busy day out sightseeing, it was always comforting to come back to a house that complemented our visit. We appreciated the usage of the garage with the garage door remote especially on those rainy Hilo days. The owners took much care and thought in making this house so welcoming! Just the little details such as a welcome gift and a dozen eggs from their backyard chicken coop was a sweet gesture. Our only regret was not being able to stay longer but we are looking forward to staying at this home again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024