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Wainaku Camp Home

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Interior
Property grounds
TV
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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 manager

Danielle Paris-Larson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking Property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
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 TA-184-050-7392-01, GE-184-050-7392-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Wainaku Camp Plantation House Hilo
Wainaku Camp Plantation House Private vacation home
Wainaku Camp Plantation House Private vacation home Hilo

About the neighborhood

Map
Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Hilo Farmers Market - 3 min drive
  • Coconut Island Park - 6 min drive
  • Rainbow Falls - 6 min drive
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 6 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Pesto - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Puka Puka Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wainaku Camp Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wainaku Camp Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wainaku Camp Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wainaku Camp Home located?

Located in the heart of Hilo, this vacation home is within 1 mi (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 mi (2 km).

Wainaku Camp Home Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackye B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Just perfectly placed and everything as is
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A taste of living local
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.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Becca D.

It was pretty good
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wainaku/Hilo
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kuana T., Honolulu, Hawaii

Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

ilona m.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laverne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip home
We had a wonderful stay with my Sister living only half a mile away. The walk was very pleasant and I enjoyed the warm sunshine.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Cary J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021