Title: Bamboo River Hideaway in Hilo with fast WiFi near HMC Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bamboo River Hideaway in Hilo with fast WiFi near HMC ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111710000/111703000/111702954/e58b95b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111710000/111703000/111702954/ddb5b912.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, computer monitors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111710000/111703000/111702954/243e6333.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, computer monitors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111710000/111703000/111702954/14677252.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111710000/111703000/111702954/829cf7a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Bamboo River Hideaway in Hilo with fast WiFi near HMC provides amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bamboo River Hideaway in Hilo with fast WiFi near HMC Tranquil bamboo house located on the Waipahoehoe stream in Hilo. Wake up to the sounds of the cascading river with fully furnished indoor and outdoor spaces in a lush, tropical forest setting. 7.8 miles (20 mins) drive to Hilo Airport, 4.6 miles (14 mins) drive to downtown Hilo, 3.9 miles (10 mins) drive to the Hilo Medical Center, 33 miles (52 mins) drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 30 day minimum. Your home base for your Big Island adventures! Kitchen: Cook your own meals in a beautiful and bright, open kitchen. The brand new kitchen has a large fridge-freezer with ice dispenser, oven, stovetop, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, electric kettle, and rice cooker. Enjoy your meals on the covered lanai or at the indoor dining table. The tap water at the house is provided by the catchment tank and is UV filtered and safe to drink. Entertainment/Work: A pull-out 43" screen combination smart TV and computer monitor in the main room allows you to access your own Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ or other streaming accounts or work on your computer at the bamboo desk. The sleeping area also has a 32" smart TV. Several board games, including Hawaiian Monopoly, are available for your use in the cabinet under the stairs. Sleeping area: The upstairs sleeping area has 2 dressers, a tower fan, a bedside lamp and nightstand and access to the 8'x8' uncovered deck with 2 chairs and a table overlooking the stream. All windows have blinds or curtains for privacy. The queen bed has a medium firm foam mattress with 100% cotton sheets, and hypoallergenic bedding and pillows. Access is via a metal spiral staircase - see photos. Parking: There is uncovered parking for 2 vehicles. One space is along the right side of the house next to the entry stairs, and the other space is in front of the house. A level 2 electric car charger (50 amp ChargePoint) is available for your use. Laundry: A stacked washer/dryer are provided in the closet on the covered lanai. Climate: Hilo is a lush, tropical location. We have designed the home to allow enjoyment of the outdoors rain or shine. Downstairs has a covered lanai with conversational seating and table, and also a bar table with 2 bar height chairs. Upstairs has an uncovered deck to enjoy the views. Like most homes in the area, we do not have A/C, but all windows and sliding doors have screens to allow airflow through the house. Our higher elevation allows for cooler breezes to help keep the home comfortable. The living room/kitchen area has a ceiling fan, the lanai has 2 ceiling fans, and the upstairs sleeping area has a tower fan. Property: There are 2 units on this property that share access through the same gate. Your unit is the first unit after the gated entrance. The second unit is farther up the hill and is currently in the final stages of construction. There is also a Gazebo on the property that may be used occasionally by our family during your stay. You are welcome to use the Gazebo but you must contact us to reserve it in advance. Please note that the stream flow varies greatly depending on the rain. During extended dry periods the stream may not be flowing. Mail: The mailbox is located at the far end of the gravel driveway grouped with the other mailboxes on the street. Guest Access: You will have access to the entire bamboo house, including the following: \- 2 parking spots around the house \- a covered lanai with patio seating and bar-height seating \- an upstairs deck with views of the stream and forest and deck seating \- a fenced property with automatic vehicle gate. The house has 2 levels: On the lower level, you can enjoy: \- open living room, kitchen, and dining area \- desk \- bathroom with shower \- closet with iron, vacuum, clothes hanging space, shelving units \- laundry closet with washer and dryer On the upper level you can enjoy: \- sleeping area with queen size bed, nightstand with lamp, 2 dressers \- access to deck with seating and table The front door and laundry door both have code locks on them. 2 vehicle gate clickers will be available for your use during your stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling 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 - Electric car charging station - Property does not allow children ## Policies ### Check-in Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Please remove shoes before entering and leave on the shoe-shelf. Please do not leave damp clothes or towels on bamboo railings etc. Please use the drying rack in the closet instead. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 Property Registration Number GE-181-362-7904-01, TA-181-362-7904-01, 3250140130000 ## About the area Located in Hilo, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lyman Museum and Imiloa Astronomy Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Naha Stone and Mokupapapa Discovery Center. Gilbert Carvalho Park and Joint Astronomy Centre are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Hilo travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hilo.dx1643) [View more Holiday homes in Hilo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hilo-Private-Holiday-Homes.d1643-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C19.69493%2C-155.12543&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sVK7C4iczVfMvgKhqaCzW5CzuXU=) Hilo, HI ### What's nearby - Kaumana Caves County Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - University of Hawaii at Hilo - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles - Rainbow Falls - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles - Hilo Farmers Market - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles - Port of Hilo - 14 min drive - 6.6 miles ### Getting around - Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 17 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬7 min drive - Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - UH Hilo Sodexo Campus Dining Room - ‪Antics Pizza - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bamboo River Hideaway in Hilo with fast WiFi near HMC pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Bamboo River Hideaway in Hilo with fast WiFi near HMC located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pu'u 'O'o Trail and Kaumana Caves County Park. Kaumana Caves Park and Ainako Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bamboo River Hideaway in Hilo with fast WiFi near HMC Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer W. 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful! My stay in Hilo was for a work trip with long hard work days. Being able to come “home” to this lovely tiny, but spacious home with a flowing stream just a few feet away was perfect!The design and build of this home is absolutely beautiful and the host is wonderful! ##### Jennifer W. Stayed 32 nights in Feb 2025