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Ocean & Maunakea View Guesthouse on a Private 5-Acre Property

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A large, single-story house with a covered porch and a lawn.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing natural light.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, and a washing machine in a laundry area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a large window.
A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a view of the ocean, and a grassy lawn.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
The current price is $419
$358 nightly
$419 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Kaumana Caves County Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Pu'u 'O'o Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hilo

With a stay at this vacation home in Hilo, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Port of Hilo and Kaumana Caves County Park. .This vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Pu'u 'O'o Trail and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Kaumana Caves Park.

What's nearby

  • Kaumana Caves County Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Pu'u 'O'o Trail - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Rainbow Falls - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 16 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ohana Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Antics Pizza - ‬10 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.

Ocean & Maunakea View Guesthouse on a Private 5-Acre Property

Welcome to Ocean View Tropical Ranch

Experience a peaceful side of Hilo surrounded by tropical greenery, open pastureland, and beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and Hilo Bay.

Ocean View Tropical Ranch is a private 2-bedroom, 1-bath guesthouse located on our five-acre residential property in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. Our family lives in a separate, detached main residence on the property. The guesthouse has its own private entrance, dedicated parking, living spaces, full kitchen, laundry, and covered lanai, giving you the privacy and comfort of your own retreat while having your hosts nearby should you need anything during your stay.

YOUR PRIVATE HILO RETREAT

Designed for travelers who prefer the comfort and character of a local Hawaiʻi stay over a traditional resort, our spacious guesthouse combines peaceful country living with convenient access to Hilo.

Step outside onto your private covered lanai and enjoy the fresh air, tropical landscape, open pasture, and expansive views toward Hilo Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Mornings are peaceful, evenings are relaxing, and the setting gives you a chance to slow down and enjoy a different side of island life.

Despite the quiet setting, you are only approximately three miles from downtown Hilo, making the guesthouse an excellent home base for exploring East Hawaiʻi and the rest of the Big Island.

THE GUESTHOUSE

The home comfortably accommodates up to six guests and includes:

• Primary Bedroom: King-size bed and 58" HDTV
• Second Bedroom: Queen-size bed and 32" TV
• Living Room: Queen-size pull-out sofa and 70" HDTV
• Full Bathroom: Bathtub/shower
• Full Kitchen: Electric range, refrigerator, cookware, rice cooker, blender, toaster, coffee maker, and cooking essentials
• Washer & Dryer inside the guesthouse
• High-Speed Wi-Fi
• Private Covered Lanai with outdoor seating
• Private Entrance & Dedicated Parking

Streaming entertainment includes Hulu Live TV, Hulu On Demand, ESPN, Disney+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime.

Traveling with a baby? A clean, well-maintained Pack 'n Play with a removable changing station and napper is available when needed.

PEACEFUL COUNTRY LIVING, MINUTES FROM HILO

Our home is located along a quiet private road in one of Hilo's beautiful residential areas. Here, you can enjoy open space, tropical vegetation, fresh air, and a slower pace while remaining close to shopping, dining, beaches, waterfalls, and many of Hilo's attractions.

The surrounding area is wonderful for a peaceful morning walk or jog, and nearby East Hawaiʻi offers waterfalls, rainforest trails, black-sand beaches, snorkeling, kayaking, botanical gardens, farmers markets, and countless opportunities to experience the natural beauty of the island.

You'll also be conveniently positioned for day trips to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and other destinations throughout the Big Island.

LOCAL HOSTS, HERE WHEN YOU NEED US

We live in the separate, detached main residence on the same five-acre property and respect our guests' privacy. At the same time, we're nearby if you need assistance or would like local recommendations.

We're always happy to share our favorite restaurants, places to visit, scenic drives, and local experiences that may not make it into the typical visitor guide.

Our goal is for you to experience Hilo not simply as a tourist, but as our guest.

GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING

We believe in making sure our guests know exactly what to expect before they arrive.

The rental is a private, fully detached guesthouse located on the same five-acre residential property as our main residence. The two homes are completely separate and independent from one another.

• Your space is exclusively yours. All guesthouse living areas, including the bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, laundry area, and private covered lanai, are exclusively for our guests and are not shared with the hosts or anyone else.

• Privacy with hosts nearby. Our family lives in the separate main residence on the property. We respect your privacy and space, while also being conveniently nearby if you need assistance during your stay.

• Non-smoking property. The entire property is non-smoking, including all buildings and outdoor areas.

• Exterior security cameras. Exterior security cameras are used for the safety and protection of our guests and property. For our guests' privacy, there are no cameras or monitoring devices inside the guesthouse.

Whether you're visiting Hilo for adventure, family, a special occasion, or simply a quiet escape, we look forward to sharing our little piece of Hawaiʻi with you.

Come enjoy the peaceful surroundings, ocean views, and warm aloha of Ocean View Tropical Ranch.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. 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 onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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-117-179-2896-01, GE-117-179-2896-01, 250061520000

Ocean & Maunakea View Guesthouse on a Private 5-Acre Property Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best experience with a rental property ever. The location was absolutely amazing and the home was immaculate - very private yet close enough to everything we needed and wanted to do. Raul and his family were really great - our kids enjoyed playing with theirs and loved the being able to feed and play with and feed the dog, goats and chickens. We will 100% come back and use this property on our next trip back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host. Beautiful property. Perfect location for the Hilo side of the Big Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10 minutes above Hilo proper with lots of food and shopping choices. Plus a cool view overlooking the city and the ocean!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kamaluililani

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this property was absolutely amazing! I felt like I moved into an actual home just because I was able to wash and dry my clothes with accessible machines when I need to; WITH DETERGENT PROVIDED! I enjoyed that so much. I can’t wait to book this place again for future trips back to Hilo!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
This was a good enough property. Not particularly well stocked in anything, but the price was reasonable and it was close to town.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
I am a local so what I needed was a place to stay while my house was being termite tented. It covered that just fine. It rained all the time I was there but I had lived in Akolea Plantation at one time so knew what to expect. I liked the remote area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice view of Hilo Bay. Very clean. Great value!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francesca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and clean. The king bed was very comfortable. The owners were friendly and accommodating, bringing us anything that we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun location!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lyndallneill1 N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here. The view from the deck was amazing, and the house was lovely, clean and spacious. The property is beautiful and we had a very relaxing time here even though it didnt stop raining. The location was great and we were able to explore many of Hilo's attractions. I highly reccommend this property for families and couples who really want to experience the island vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house that was peaceful. The Stefani was great and friendly. There are animals and she let the kids come help feed them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at Ocean View Ranch. Far enough from Hilo to be quiet and relaxing, close enough for shopping and activities. Everything we needed was within a 15 min drive. Our favorite part was having breakfast on the lanai--cool ocean breezes, fantastic view, and goats to keep us company.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Raul was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay here! The ocean and mountain views were phenomenal, and we were very close to a lot of activities. The space was very clean and organized. We appreciated the well stocked kitchen as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marci P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable accommodations. The quiet serene setting made it so easy to sleep well. We had everything we needed, even a Christmas tree!! That was a wonderful surprise!!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Convenient location with space to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wonderful 2 bedroom apartment just a few minutes drive from Hilo town center. This is set in a lovely location with lots of space and lovely surroundings including a view of the ocean. Raul was very responsive whenever we needed anything. We arrived early and we were very appreciative of the fact that we were able and welcomed to check in early. The dining table on the covered patio was very nice to have and their neighbors have goats that we enjoyed seeing munching on the landscape. The trade winds were a welcome addition to the indoor fans on the warmer days. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you should need to cook a meal for a family. We liked the fact that we could close off the bedrooms from the main living area at nighttime. Tons of closet space and drawer space, even for heavy packers! Washer and dryer a huge plus too. The family dog Bella, is sooooo adorable. I wudve packed her in my suitcase if I could......lol. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place to stay

We loved this beautiful area and it was close to many of the hikes and places we wanted to visit. House was very clean and exactly as listed and host was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular views and accomodations.

Pure aloha radiates throughout the owners and park like acres., Comfort and location very well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Beautiful property, probably one of the cleanest VRBO’s that we have stayed in. Great communication with hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Lovely place, great views, convenient, clean, hellful owner
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home!!

This home was perfect in every way for our trip. Comfortable, accommodating, picturesque, and we loved the friendly animals.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome & Clean

Perfect for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
This house is a good home base for exploring the Hilo area. The kitchen is unusually well set up for cooking, with a standard range, lots of dishes, and even food storage containers. The little back deck has a table for six and a nice view of Hilo and the ocean. The place is very clean and the decor is modern and spare, mostly gray and white. Each room has a big screen, but there's no reading light in the smaller bedroom. The hosts' home is about 30 feet away, but they don't interact much, so this is a good place to stay if you prefer to be on your own in a two-bedroom house with a standard kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026