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Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$542
includes taxes & fees
27 June - 28 June

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Wailuku River State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaumana Caves Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kaumana Caves County Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Hilo

This holiday home puts you in the centre of Hilo, 2.3 km (1.5 mi) from Wailuku River State Park and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Pu'u 'O'o Trail. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washer/dryer and free WiFi. .You can enjoy an LCD TV with a DVD player, and home features a patio, a sofa bed and a fenced private garden. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a fitness centre, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Hilo holiday home, you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from Kaumana Caves County Park and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Native Hawaiian Lava.

What's nearby

  • Wailuku River State Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Pu'u 'O'o Trail - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Kaumana Caves Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Kaumana Caves County Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ohana Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crazy Grandmaz - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬9 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.

Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC

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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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan

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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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

  • No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number TA-117-179-2896-01, GE-117-179-2896-01

Property is also known as

Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House AC Hilo
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Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House With AC
Beautiful, Relaxing and Eco Friendly Tropical Retreat Hilo

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC?

The closest beach to Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC is Richardson's Ocean Park (12.8 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC?

As of 10 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC on 27 Jun 2026 start from NZ$542, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC?

No, Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC?

No, pets are not allowed.

Cozy Tropical Retreat Guest House with AC Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 199 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location away from busy downtown. Accommodations were perfect for 2.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Host was very available and helpful. The place is well equipped with quality furnishings and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ping H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything is great. But if you could provide the dishwasher it would be much better
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lukas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very beautiful place, super well furnished, a bit outside, but the way to the airport was fast enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot. Very clean and comfortable, and in a beautiful neighborhood. Great to have a kitchen, and a washer/dryer. Raul was nice, and very responsive to our questions. A perfect spot for our trip. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

Great stay, excellent accommodations, attentive hosts.

Great stay, excellent accommodations, attentive hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TEODORA S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you :) Clean and nice home
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very nice and we thought the location was really nice, kind of tucked away from the hustle and bustle but still not too far from town. The AC worked great and kept us cool at night and they left a large container of filtered water in the fridge, which was super helpful. Overall, we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

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

Clean spacious stay

Well thoughtout and maintained home. We enjoyed the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Happy in Hilo

Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas A.

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

Hilo Trip

Great place… I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott m.

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

Peaceful Getaway

The property is well maintained and pretty much has everything one could want in a vacation rental. If one wishes quiet solitude, then this is the place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

5 day stay

Very clean, everything was in working condition and well furnished, great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

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

Excellent place!

Location great, right between Moana Kea and Volcanoes National Park super clean outdoor seating for those who smoke✅.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy G.

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

Excellent spot in Hilo

This was a great spot to stay as our home base while we explored the Big Island. Great location- central to everything we wanted to do on the Hilo side (about an hour from VNP, and within an hour of several waterfalls). Easily the cleanest VRBO we have ever stayed in, and the added bonus of a gate made us feel safe and secure. If we return to the Big Island, we will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pelham H.

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

Tropical retreat

Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim Q.

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

Nice Place

Very nice place and well equipped. Would stay there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cade

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful guest house with everything you would need. There is a gate for privacy and very good hosts that can help you with whatever you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cozy Tropical Retreat was just as advertised. It was located in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to parking through a dedicated guest security gate. The bed was comfortable and the full kitchen had everything we needed to prepare great meals. Raul was quick to respond to our questions and special requests. The AC worked great. I wish we would have had more time to spend in Hilo at the Guest House. The guest information book was a masterpiece!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

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

Beautiful property

The cottage was ciean, full amenities, comfortable bedding, and a beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haizhong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
super clean, very well equipped, lots of space, great garden and area
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Wonderful stay in Hilo!

We had a fantastic stay here while we were in Hilo. Very close to Hilo, and provided a quiet retreat after the day’s activities. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon D.

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

Hilo stay

Loved our stay here. Owners were fantastic. Kitchen had everything you could need and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane S.

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

A perfect private getaway!

We loved the cleanliness and layout of the space. Plenty of outside area to explore, private entry, and fantastic response when we contacted the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024