Rachel C.
July 2026
Beautiful property in Hilo in a gated area but still close enough to walk to town. Met the neighbors who are so friendly. We were able to pick fruits from the yard and enjoy them. Great location for many activities. Communication was easy with the host. Didn’t realize when we booked that there was no AC and the house was very hot at first. They do provide many fans which helped but if you have a hot night like our first one sleeping was difficult. Lots of frogs making noise outside so that took awhile and ear plugs to get use to but having the windows open helps with air flow and to cool the house. Overall lovely older home with beautiful yard and huge screened in porch.
Aldrin M.
June 2026
Wonderful place for a weekend getaway.Amazing and peaceful.
Sean W.
March 2026
It was extremely clean and well kept. The guest of relations was super friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay with SaltWater again!
Arina E.
January 2026
What a beautiful house to share with my ohana. House was big enough for multiple generations to stay and feel comfortable. My 75 yr old mom’s favorite start of the day was walking around the yard, watching the sunrise and then using the fresh fruit as part of our breakfast. For the younger generations, it was close enough to walk to downtown and go to the shops, down town concert, and farmers market. Loved our stay.
Christopher H.
December 2025
Beautiful property very close to Hilo Town. We loved exploring the variety of fruit trees on the property and watching wild life from the lanai. Our friends and family said it was a trip to remember.
Brett B.
September 2025
The house is really cool in a beautiful location. The kids loved running around the trees and lawn looking for geckos and fruit. We really enjoyed our stay.
Ella B.
July 2025
Spacious house full of character, built in 1926, located in a great area. Perfect for a large family. Lovely garden and fully equipped kitchen for home cooking. Please keep in mind that the house is from 1926, so it has some age-related features. I would recommend replacing the stovetop, as the old-style burners no longer fit properly into place, which can be inconvenient when cooking. However, there is a great new oven in the house, and we used it regularly.
Raymond Z.
July 2025
Overall we were pretty happy with the property. Check in was smooth. The layout of the bedrooms is a little weird. The bedroom with the two twin beds requires you to have to walk through another bedroom to get to the bathroom. Nothing we couldn't get over. The kitchen sick had a leak coming from the inside the cabinet, but they got someone out pretty quick to take a look at it. The house is old and has a lot of charm. We loved the screened in porch. It was a great way to start the day. Would definitely stay here again.
Lyn H.
July 2025
We, a family of 8 (6 adults, two teens) loved the location from which it was easy to walk downtown. This house was built in 1926 and some things could use a little TLC. Around some of the handles on the kitchen cabinets it appeared dirty, There was peeling paint on the cabinet in the middle bath. In addition the hot water faucet at the sink in that same bathroom was nonfunctioning. Because of bugs in a damp climate guests are requested to seal all wet compost in a ziplock bag and store in the freezer, but no ziplocks were provided. For a group our size it would have been nice to have a large fry pan.
Yara L.
May 2025
the house was a lovely historic house. Situated slightly outside of Hilo town, yet close to everything. Perfect for a large family group.
A guest from ,
May 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful historic home very near all Hilo attractions! Private and very serene. Great natural light and a gorgeous screened porch for comfortable relaxation. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Tina M.
April 2025
A few hiccups but the commincation was good and we got things resolved. Beautiful plantation house and grounds. Very private and lots of room for a family of 7.
Teresa P.
March 2025
Very relaxing! Close to town. But feels like your living the Hawaiian life in the country! Loved pickings and enjoying fresh fruit. House was clean. love loved the architecture of the authentic Hawaiian home! Some updates needed in master bath and kitchen. But overall we really enjoyed our stay! Thanks
Shawn R.
February 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Cute older home overlooking Hilo Bay. The house was a little stuffy when we first arrived, but we opened all the windows and never had to think about it again. The yard was great for the kids to run around, and the large kitchen was perfect for cooking some meals at the house. The pots and pans could use a refresh though. Overall, it was a great place to stay on the calmer side of the island.
Dan H.
February 2025
Great property with lots of space. The screened porch was the most used space. Lots of fruit trees on the property. Only a short distance to downtown with lots of shops and restaurant options.
Candace B.
January 2025
This house worked perfectly for our extended family vacation. The huge kitchen was great for many cooks working together and the grill and outdoor seating area was a valuable addition which we enjoyed immensely. We would stay here again. Sunrise and coffee on the lanai was a special quiet time for my husband and me before the rest of the crew got up. We loved this spot.
David Russell W.
December 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My Hilo Home is a plantation house in good condition, in a private quiet area yet just a 1/2 mile or so across the river from downtown Hilo. We enjoyed the yard, the porch, the views over the bay, and having a full kitchen.
December 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Amau'ulu Plantation Managers Home is like going back into Hawaii history. Spacious rooms, huge kitchen and a massive yard offer a family a comfortable stay. Minutes from downtown Hilo where there are great local food restaurants and great shopping. Hilo is the Hawaii from the past where the meaning of aloha still lives.
Susan W.
November 2024
We left property second night in. Checked in to hotel. No A/C ! Impossible to sleep. Termites on bed, mattress saggy, condemned label on window. Stunning physically, needs restoration.
Terrible experience.
Xiomara M.
November 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Had a very lovely stay at this location. Generally a very quiet area, with just some noise from the road once in a while. Fairly clean as well, although there were a couple of pillows that we were unable to use because they were covered in mold, and one of the showers wasn't entirely clean. Other than that, the view and the porch made up for it!
November 2021
This place is huge! Lots of space for our family of 5 adults. The lanai is amazing! The lanai is netted so you can sit comfortably outside. There is a couch and table with chairs on the lanai. The house is older and the floors do creak, which is part of the charm of the house. Unfortunately it rained the whole time so we could not explore the grounds. The frogs singing at night was definitely a great Hawaiian experience. The place is really close to restaurants and shopping. Area around the house felt safe. Any questions we had were answered quickly. Would definitely recommend this place!
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