Sit, Relax, and Enjoy our very comfortable Living Room
Sit, Relax, and Enjoy our very comfortable Living Room
Sit, Relax, and Enjoy our very comfortable Living Room
Your kids will sleep comfortably on our queen-size pull-out couch.
Sit, Relax, and Enjoy your private deck
Our guesthouse is also equipped with high-speed internet and Telephone
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Indulge in Masterpiece Meals on our Fully Equipped Kitchen
Indulge in Masterpiece Meals on our Fully Equipped Kitchen
Smart washer/dryer combo. Clothes washed and dried in just one cycle.
Relax on our comfortable queen-size bed while watching movies on a smart 32" TV
 32" Smart TV loaded with Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+.
Take care of your personal Hygiene in our modern bathroom.
Toilet updated with luxury bidet seat for better comfort.
Pack-N-Play with removable changing stations and napper available when requested
Your car will be safe on your private and gated driveway.
Your car will be safe on your private and gated driveway.
Your car will be safe on your private and gated driveway.
Relax, Listen to Nature, and Forget your Worries in our Screened Garden House.
Relax, Listen to Nature, and Forget your Worries in our Screened Garden House.
Enjoy Majestic Sunrises from our Back yard.
Enjoy Majestic Sunrises from our Back yard.
Delight & Unwind in our 1 acre of beautiful and manicured Tropical Garden.
Delight & Unwind in our 1 acre of beautiful and manicured Tropical Garden.
Delight & Unwind in our 1 acre of beautiful and manicured Tropical Garden.
Delight & Unwind in our 1 acre of beautiful and manicured Tropical Garden.
Delight & Unwind in our 1 acre of beautiful and manicured Tropical Garden.
Delight & Unwind in our 1 acre of beautiful and manicured Tropical Garden.
Delight & Unwind in our 1 acre of beautiful and manicured Tropical Garden.
Delight & Unwind in our 1 acre of beautiful and manicured Tropical Garden.
Delight & Unwind in our 1 acre of beautiful and manicured Tropical Garden.
Delight & Unwind in our 1 acre of beautiful and manicured Tropical Garden.
Explore Dazzling Walkways Filled with Tropical Plants and Trees

Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC - Hilo

4 guests
1 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
700 Sqft
Vacation HomeEntire place
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Our Tropical Retreat Guest House is a luxurious 1 bedroom, 1 full bath resort-style guest house located in one of Hilo’s premier subdivisions. Our guest house is truly a tropical paradise with a very spacious living area. The guest house opens up to a beautiful manicured tropical garden on over an acre of lush tropical gardens with numerous fruit trees, and indigenous plants found only in Hawaii.

The guest house is equipped with an air-conditioned, uncommon for vacation rentals in the area, and full-size shower-tub. The property also features a fully equipped kitchen (including gas stove with electric oven, rice cooker, blender, air fryer, toaster, coffee maker, washer and dryer, cooking utensils, drinkable filtered water system, etc), a queen size pull out sofa bed, house phone, high-speed internet, and a 50” LCD High Definition TV with Hulu live TV, Hulu on demand, ESPN, Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. The living room TV is also connected to a High Definition Surround Sound System, BlueRay player, and a Nintendo Wii Console. The 32” LCD TV in the bedroom is equipped with Hulu live TV, Hulu on demand, ESPN, Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. The guest house is also equipped with smart locks, smart smoke/carbon monoxide detector, fire extinguish, baby proof outlet covers (available when needed), and recycling station. Finally, for guest traveling with babies and infants, we offer a clean and extremely well maintained Pack-N-Play and high chair.

The guest house has its own private gated driveway, parking, and it is protected with 24/7 security monitoring for the protection of our guest and our property (there are no cameras inside the guest house or on the private back yard).

When in season, trees are loaded with bananas, Kau orange, lemon, loquat, mountain apple, coconut, tangelo, rambutan, lychee, mac nut, lime, star fruit, tangerine, breadfruit, avocado, grapefruit, and more. Not to mention a large variety of beautiful palms (Royal, Fan, Rica, Foxtail), tropical plants, and flowers. There is a screened garden house with a table and chairs in the middle of the garden for guests to enjoy a relaxing fresh air snack. The guest house is located on a gated property approximately three miles from downtown Hilo. It's more than a beautiful place to stay, it’s a lifestyle. You'll experience charming “Old Hawaii” where life is slow and easy. Our property allows you to relax in style or pursue a variety of adventures right outside. Amenities include a secluded beautiful outdoor garden. The landscaped grounds and naturalistic setting capture the tranquility and beauty of the islands where travelers can relax and experience the true Hawaii where the locals live.

Your host resides just a couple minutes up the road, and can be available in person at anytime when requested. Your host will be happy to answer questions you may have, assist you with any special needs and help you plan your stay. Your host is also happy in sharing tips on where to visit, how to get there, where to lunch and favorite local dining spots.

The property is within walking distance to a very picturesque area of East Hawaii surrounded by streams, waterfalls and off a quiet street perfect for walking or jogging. A private serene opens up to views of the garden below for ultimate relaxation. Our Retreat is a perfect Hawaiian getaway for couples celebrating their special occasion and is centrally located making it an ideal home base while exploring exotic points of interest on the island.

Hilo is famous for its warm aloha spirit, relaxed lifestyle, unique shops, art galleries and restaurants with local regional cuisine. Local attractions include Lyman Museum, East Hawaii Cultural Center, historic Palace Theatre, Pacific Tsunami Museum, Imiloa Astronomy Center, UH Hilo Performing Arts Center and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens. Hilo Farmer's Market is a favorite for fresh, local produce. The Merrie Monarch Festival, Hilo's premier hula competition, and cultural events are held annually in April. East Hawaii's black sand beaches and freshwater pools are some of the best for snorkeling, diving, surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming with turtles and tropical fish, or watching the whales offshore. Take a helicopter volcano tour or a short scenic drive to active Kilauea volcano to view a lava flow, ride horses in Waipio Valley or tour the summit and view the night skies of Mauna Kea.

Our retreat is a Non-Smoking property: Hawaii State Law dictates that all public areas are designated as smoke-free. The safety and comfort of all our guests are of the utmost importance to us. As such we have a non-smoking policy. Smoking is not allowed in any of our buildings or on the property grounds. Please inform your visitors about our non-smoking policy. Your support and cooperation to maintain a smoke-free environment.

Sorry, no pets are allowed.

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What this place offers

35 Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Gas Grill
Outdoor furniture
High Speed Internet
Desk
Desk chair
Smart TV
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Nearby activities

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Golf
Cycling
Swimming
Hunting

Property Suitability

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No children allowed

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

Parking Included

Meet the Host

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Raul

Owner

English , Portuguese , Spanish
Raul and Stefanie are a young, friendly, and welcoming couple. Raul is originally from Portugal but has been in the USA since 2007 (since 2009 is Hawaii). Raul owns a medical billing company and is a graduate student from BYU Hawaii. Stefanie was born and raised in Hilo. She is an ER nurse and graduated from the University of Hawaii in Hilo. Together they have 2 amazing children. Raul and Stefanie love traveling, making new friends, and enjoy family time activities.
Member Since
September 2025

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4PM
Flexible timing
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10AM
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Max Guests
4 People
Including infants
Min Age
18
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