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Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, offices
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Rainbow Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Hilo

With a stay at this vacation home in Hilo, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Port of Hilo and Hamakua Heritage Corridor. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Naha Stone and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from St. Joseph Catholic Church.

What's nearby

  • Hilo Farmers Market - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Hilo Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Port of Hilo - 11 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪L & L Drive Inn - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Antics Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island

ALOHA!

The breathtaking Waterfall Retreat at Reed’s Island is a spectacular 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in the exclusive area of Reed’s Island in Hilo. The home is only a few minutes from downtown Hilo but it feels like a private paradise retreat with a stunning river and falls right outside your window. The tropical rainforest views, Wailuku river and the falls natural beauty make this home a one-of-a-kind vacation destination.

This home has many luxury features: The living room has large windows and sliding doors that showcase the extraordinary rainforest with picturesque views of the waterfall and Wailuku river. You may enjoy your meals in front of waterfall out on the lanai, a relaxing area on the 700 sq ft pinewood deck.

While you are on the lanai, you may enjoy the view of the well-landscaped tropical garden, the colorful flowers and plants, feel the tender-green, soft Korean Grass, and listening to nature’s symphony: the tree-frog’s greeting, the waterfall flowing and the birds singing. We do have geckos that like to hang out on the lanai and will occasionally enter the home. We coexist happily with our gecko friends as they eat mosquitos and less desirable critters. Just know that they are part of the flora and fauna of the Big Island.
Kitchen is stocked with dishes and cookware for any cooking enthusiast. Coffee and herbal teas provided for guests. The bathrooms are furnished with clean linens, soap, shampoo, conditioner and hair dryer.

Other amenities include flat screen tv, washer and dryer and parking for 3 cars.
Only one of the bedrooms has A/C

Relax and stay here at the magical Waterfall Retreat at Reed’s island, an experience that you will treasure for the rest of your life.

From the house, you can walk to downtown Hilo where there are a variety of restaurants, the best farmer’s market in Hawaii, Hilo Public Library, post office, and churches. A few minutes drive to Liliuokalani Garden, Banyan Drive, Coconut Island, approximately 3 minutes to Rainbow Falls, 14 minutes to Hilo Airport, 16 minutes to the well-known Nani Mau Botanical Garden, 20 minutes to Akaka Falls, and 30 minutes to Hawaii’s Volcano National Park

The home will not be shared with any other guests and the home is used exclusively as a vacation rental.

The one time cleaning fee for the house is $250. There is an extra guest fee after 4 guests of $35 per person per night. There is a 2 night minimum except during Merry Monarch, (5 day minimum stay ) Thanksgiving (4 night minimum stay) Christmas/New Years (4 night minimum stay)

All Rental and cleaning fees are subject to Hawaii State tax (GET) county tax (GET) and transient accommodation tax (TAT). This comes to a 17.962%
Hawaii Certificate of Registration TA-043-087-2576-01

This home is not to be used to host any parties or events. We are not licensed to do so and run the risk of losing our STVR licence if we are found in violation. No visitors are allowed in the home unless they are registered guests without management's preauthorization. Anyone on the property that is not a registered guest is not covered by our insurance. There will be a minimum of a $1000 charge if guests are found in violation of our no party/event policy

Mahalo!

The WATERFALLS RETREAT at Reed's Island is cared for by Suzy and Peter Sternlicht. As our guests, we would be happy to help you find the best places to visit and we look forward to helping make your stay as comfortable as possible.

We encourage our guests to call us at any time if there is a problems with the home. We live a few minutes away from the property.

The neighborhood is minutes from downtown Hilo but because of its private and exclusive location, you feel like you are in a distant and tropical retreat.

Please note, there is a hot tub on premises but it is not working and it is not offered as an amenity. There is only 1 bedroom with A/C The home is also located on a cliff overlooking a river. There is a partial area that is not fenced. Please know that the owner is not liable for any injuries that may occur if guests attempt to walk near the edge or climb down the cliff. Owner’s personal injury liability only applies to registered guests. Additional visitors to this property do so at their own risk.

Mahalo
Suzy Sternlicht
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Suzanne Sternlicht

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Note from host: There will be a fine of $1000 for any party
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 230150450000, GE-043-087-2576-01, TA-043-087-2576-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Gorgeous! The Waterfall Retreat At Reed's Island Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jade B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Zen retreat!

The waterfall retreat was more like a zen retreat!! Beautiful house, in a beautiful neighborhood, with your own private waterfall right in your back yard!! Gorgeous. One of the days it rained all day, which can happen in Hilo and we all agreed this was the perfect spot to hang out all day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Very clean, well stocked with all amenities. Beautiful view! Various attractions were easy to get to.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

A truly special piece of paradise

This beautiful home was more than I was expecting! The views were spectacular, and the house clean, and beautifully decorated. My family and I enjoyed every second we were here and couldn’t have found a more perfect place to take our Hilo vacation. The host, Suzy, is also a lovely woman who answered my questions swiftly and provided us with everything we needed to make our time at the ”waterfall retreat” a really special experience. I would definitely recommend this home for anyone looking for a unique and luxurious rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Book for the waterfall

Our multi-generational family group stayed here for 3 nights to start off our Big Island vacation. The home is quite comfortable, had all the things we needed and the games and puzzles were and added bonus. We loved having the waterfall for a backdrop and its white noise was lovely to fall asleep to.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent! What a location! And what a house!

Very large and very very well equipped. The location is stunning, private and yet close enough to Hilo to be convenient. I have only two small negatives. Despite otherwise being the most well equipped house (in terms of useful things, from towels, to kitchen gear, BQ, etc.) I've ever stayed in, they don't have non-slip mats in the showers and bath. I hope they rectify this in the future.And perhaps important to some people, like just about every home in Hilo, there is a faint smell of mold. This is an Hawaii thing and very hard to get rid of entirely, but if you're not used to Hawaii, you might find this disconcerting. On the other hand - no bugs!We would stay there again. Heck, if I had the money, I'd buy the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House, Great Amenities, Good Location

Overall, really great and enjoyed all the kitchen amenities. And lovely outdoor living area near the creek and falls. The only thing that may be issues for some families is that all the bedrooms are upstairs. Hauling suitcases up may be problematic for some? And the garage was JUST deep enough for a mini van. Very little clearance in front of back families is that
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Nash R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waterfall treehouse

This property is just lovely. It is perched on the side of a hill overlooking a genuine, flowing waterfall. The bank on the other side of the river is nothing but green tropical plants - we felt like we were in a treehouse. The flowing waterfall provides a lovely background for sleeping, meals and porch sitting. A very short drive to anything you might need in Hilo, easy drive to both the north shore hikes and Volcano National Park. We loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Place for a Family

Spacious accommodations, a deck view like no other, and centrally located. My family said that I knocked this one out of the park!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing View

The waterfall view was amazing. Enjoyed my coffee on the deck every morning. Rooms were spacious and plenty of room for the family. No AC, so it was hot during the day, but cool at night with open windows.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rubicelia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

I love the house place

Very nice house
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaye M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waterfall Wonder

What a beautiful place! Clean, well-stocked, spacious and perfect for families! The views of the Wailuku River and Falls are breath-taking! Our host was extremely helpful and accommodating. Hope to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ralph H., Almonte

Beautiful location, property needs some work

The location on the river is jaw droppingly good. It's better than most state overlooks in Hawaii. The house itself needs some improvement though. My wife had to vacuum the house on arrival. Parts of it are really showing their age. The windows in particular. That said, we did enjoy the property. The owners have equipped it well, with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible view

Unfortunately it was a short stay but we were overwhelmed by the view of waterfall from the porch. We will definitely be rebooking if we pass thru Hilo in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicity L., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, lovely location

Overall a fantastic option for us as a group of friends. Four good size bedrooms, lots of communal space. The kitchen was well set up and provided all we needed. Good location, up out of town, but easy to get to and close to other facilities such as a supermarket.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominik K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

It‘s a great location in a nice neighborhood. During the raining „season“ it could be louder but never got that perfect view! The host was awesome! Mahalo nui!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waterfall

All questions were answered in a timely manner. The view from the house and decks are gorgeous. The waterfalls and foliage made it feel like a tree house. We only had one day were we really missed having AC. We'd go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew V.

Could be better

A little outdated
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location, beautiful waterfall

We enjoyed our stay at this spacious property, which was conveniently located a short drive away from downtown, beaches, botanical gardens, and ziplining. Beds were super comfortable! Property manager was extremely responsive to any needs. Listing states AC however only 1 room actually has a window unit. Regardless, there were fans in every room and windows could be opened, so we were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Business W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible Riverside Location

The sound of the water running over rocks the rocks below provides an incredible backdrop for a stay in Hilo. It is Iike having a giant pink noise machine to lull you to sleep each evening. The owner was very responsive and thoughtful (they left a pound of Hawaiian coffee by the coffee maker). Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

The house was very nice and clean. The host was great to work with, responded quickly to my texts and even had a nice binder layed out with information about the house and things to do around the area. It was located in a quiet neighborhood close to downtown Hilo. Our whole group would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michael Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo stay

Our stay was great until the morning we were living. I loaded two suitcases in the car and was in the process of loading a few others. When I came back the 2 suitcases were stolen. It was 5:00 AM in the morning and only took less than 10 minutes to happen.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo Getaway

This home was amazing and exactly as described. Mahalo for a relaxing stay at your Beautiful home in Hilo!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Waterfall

A stunning location! Well equipped house. Lovely decor. Incredibly prompt and attentive service when we had a small plumbing issue. The sounds of the jungle and waterfall are your own relaxation soundtrack. And don't mention the beautiful geckos. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful waterfall stay

The house was amazing and we really enjoyed out time listening to the rush of the water. The driveway is steep, but manageable. This house was a great base for our stay in Hilo. We would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gaudi Urlaub

Faule Bude mit Top Lage Gerne wieder
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024