Just off the beaten path in a local camp style neighborhood, this sugarcane plantation-style home is only 5 minutes from downtown Hilo. With two lovely bedrooms, BBQ facilities, covered outdoor dining space and plenty of room outside to run and play or sit and hang out among beautiful fruit trees like avocado, lychee and breadfruit.
Reviews
7.27.2 out of 10
Good
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Wainaku Camp Home
Fantastic value! Come and enjoy this newly remodeled sugarcane plantation-style home that is only 5 minutes from downtown Hilo. This is the perfect place to come with family and friends as there are 2 homes available on the property. The homes are just off the beaten path, away from tourist areas, in a local camp style neighborhood. Perfectly situated to explore both the shops and museums of downtown Hilo as well as the many gorgeous waterfalls, botanical gardens, and more along the amazing Hamakua Coast! Please note that there are neighborhood animal (mostly roosters) noises that we cannot control. Earplugs are provided for your comfort. This is the larger home on the property and has two lovely bedrooms; queen sized beds, a sofa sleeper, dining area, bar area and one bathroom. It is equipped with TV, wifi, and off-street parking. This home has a BBQ and a covered outdoor dining space to relax in after a long day of exploring the island. There is plenty of room outside to run and play or to sit and hang out. Check out the many large and beautiful fruit trees including avocado, lychee, and breadfruit. A few games are provided in case you need a break from sight-seeing and want to just have some fun around the house. If the sounds of the Hawaii (coqui frogs and roosters) are a little too loud for your comfort, there are earplugs provided for all. This home offers basic accommodations it is not a luxury rental. For all stays, we provide the basics (toilet paper, paper towel, shampoo, conditioner) to get you started on your vacation. It is up to the guests to replenish as needed. As of September, 2022 there will be a new full bathroom located just outside the home in a separate building. Perfect to rinse off all the sand after a beach day! Pictures coming soon. This is the 2nd or back house on the property.
The washing machine is located inside the home. Covered space is available outside to hang-dry your clothing. There is no dryer.
-Breakfast is Not provided, however coffee is. -Any evidence of smoking inside the home, ashes, burns, smell of smoke upon entering the home will be charged an extra $250 cleaning fee for deep cleaning to remove all traces of cigarette smoke. -An Additional $100 cleaning fee will be charged for guests staying 21+ days. -Trash pick-up occurs once a week. If you have more trash than what fits in the outside trash bin, please take it to the local transfer station (a couple miles away). See information binder inside the home for transfer station details. Any trash left outside of the bin is subjects to an extra $25 trash hauling fee.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: No Smoking Property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting 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)
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
Rules
Any evidence of smoking inside the home, ashes, burns, smell of smoke upon entering the home will be charged an extra $250 cleaning fee.
An Additional $100 cleaning fee will be charged for guests staying 21+ days.
It is your responsibility to dispose of any trash that does not fit in the outside bin. Trash left outside of the bin will cost an $25 hauling fee.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking Property
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
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 TA-184-050-7392-01, GE-184-050-7392-01
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Hilo, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Port of Hilo and Naniloa Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Hilo Farmers Market and Hilo Shopping Center. Pacific Tsunami Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Hilo travel guide
Located in the heart of Hilo, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor, Honoli'i Beach Park and Honoli'i Beach. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Pacific Tsunami Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Wainaku Camp Home Reviews
Reviews
Good
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Nice cozy place that make me feel at home. Just a few minutes away from Hilo Town. Large kitchen to prepare home cooked meals. 2 full baths for our convenience.
Camp houses were the typical house for workers on sugar plantations. This house has been updated but still retains the camp house essence. If you want to experience a taste of the local way of living this house is a good option. It's location is very convenient to Hilo and the main highway.
Mary L.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Felicia W.
29 Dec 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Needs work
Property needs lots of work, tub has lots of grout, refrigerator has some mold. The floor feels a little wired near the refrigerator.
My favorite part about this place was the avacado tree in the back yard! The avacados were huge and tasted amazing. The rooster noise was fine. The house itself was pretty old and kindof rundown. The lack of dryer was annoying. Location was pretty good.
Becca D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Cary J.
20 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Noisy house
The house was clean and nice. The big problem was we were awakened by the roosters in the trees right outside the back of the house starting to crow at 4 in the morning non stop We tried everything like closing all the windows and wearing ear plugs sleeping on the couch, pillows over our head but nothing helped
Cary J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Kuana T.
29 May 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Extreme noise warning
This property should come with a warning that from 3:00am-8:00am every day there are multiple families of roosters/chickens that make it impossible to sleep—even with earplugs. They live in the trees surrounding the property and under the house. The noise is constant during that time.
The interior and exterior of the property was presented to us unclean. Black moldy shower curtain, floors so dirty your feet turn black from walking around. There were five bags of rotting garbage with maggots greeting us upon arrival. They were piled outside the bedroom windows, so the first night we had to cover our faces to try to sleep and avoid smell. The property manager sent someone the second day to pick up trash. Stained couch is “third bedroom”. Washer in the living room is loud and makes it hard to have conversation if you are washing clothes. No dryer—only drying rack.
Both of us agreed this was the worst VRBO we have stayed in. This was truly an unfortunate choice.
The location was convenient and we were able to access all of East Hawaii. My daughter and son-in-law liked the retro charm of the "old plantation house". A few details would make the stay even better. Warm water to the bath room sink, a tub stopper that fit and a washer and drier in the unit.
Lloyd K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
ilona m.
25 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Wainaku house
House is old but clean and Convenient to town. However, To much noise from chickens. Had to use earplugs to sleep. Enjoyed the gardenias. Had trouble with the tv till owner fixed it the next day. All in all the lodging was ok