Hawaiian Ohana Home0

Staying here really felt like being part of a family! The host is extremely welcoming, people will have breakfast in the dining room whenever they feel like it and still there's the privacy of your own room. It's an amazing place. One thing that I'd like to mention is the exceptionally well done labeling of everything in the house, so you will know immediately how to deal with whatever situation you're in. That was very useful when I arrived late in the night. Also, a big shout out for the Host Diana, who did go through a lot to help me out with some company issues I had. That was awesome and it saved me a lot of trouble!

From the moment you arrive, you are greeted with a botanical garden setting. The owner Diana gives you a very warm welcome with an impressive smile. Her hospitality is all about attention to detail and comfort. We stayed in the studio at the rear of the property. A true home away from home with all the privacy and necessities you will need. I look forward to a return visit.

The location of the house was perfect, many shops nearby, though next to a major street it was quite noisy during mornings. Kitchen was fairly equipped, the 2 bedrooms were ok to sleep. Parking places were also enough.

The a/c units were quite noisy, mainly haven't used those, however without that the 3rd unit on the top couldn't be used at all. Noise insulation was also quite thin between the appartments - could easily hear our neighbourghs heavy snooring...

TL;DR: super comfy, clean, and cozy; and on top of all, a wonderful owner. My best BnB experience to date. Have you ever been in this dilemma before: you love a place so much that you want everyone to know so the business would thrive, but at the same time, you want to keep it a secret and keep all of it to yourself just in case it gets too busy? That's how I feel about Hawaiian Ohana Home. Cosy, homey and clean, this place is a hidden gem nested in a residential area in Hilo, away from all the noise and bustling commercial area, yet it's within minutes of drive to the busy area of the town. Sitting on a gentle slope, Hawaiian Ohana Home also offers a great view of the surrounding area. However, what makes Hawaiian Ohana Home truly exceptional is its owner, Diana. I struggle to put it in words; in short, Diana is like that cool aunt that I never had: although we've only met, it felt like I came to visit a beloved family member. I could tell that other guests shared my feeling based on the atmosphere around the table at breakfast times, it felt like a family reunion. During my trip in Hawaii, I've learned that "ohana" means "family", and Hawaiian Ohana Home certainly is true to its name. If I'll drop by Hilo again, I know where I'll be staying at.

The house is amazing and Diana is so kind and nice. We had great talkings with her, I wish I had stayed longer. She is generous and helpful. We had a late check in and She waited for us. The room is nice and despiste we shared the bathroom it was clean during all our stay. The situation of the house is just 10min away from Hilo and close to the Volcanoes National Park. I would defenitly recommend you to go there.

Everything was perfect

Diana and her friends/ staff are awesome. While the Air B&B format isn't our first choice - we like to be independent and private normally, she made us feel at home and comfortable and we found it a delightful experience. She had fresh picked fruit available and coffee each morning. She also had good 'real people' tips on the area-how to navigate easy shopping choices, etc. Hilo is a beautiful area. Honestly, I would have liked to get to know everyone we met better: O-Hana is the right word to describe the experience. I'd go back!

It's not that I didn't like it, I just normally like to make coffee in my room and the ability to make food in a kitchenette with a sink and such when available. However, she made it all workable and easy.

Gorgeous room (master suite) with plenty of space to relax and unwind. Loved having breakfast and dinner on the balcony. Hosts were very kind and made us feel welcome. Very clean and good location. At night, you can here the crickets and other night critters from the bedroom and it's very nice and relaxing. The kitchen was well equipped with all of the equipment and goods we needed to cook, including spices, oils, etc. There was always fresh fruit to enjoy. If you plan on staying near Hilo/East Side, this house is highly recommended.

Amazing 9 days stay at this beautiful accomodation. We immediately felt like home and received the most warm welcome of Diana, the owner. The rooms and bathroom are nice and comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped, we didn’t miss anything. Thanks again for the extraordinary stay, we will forever remember your delicious oatmeal and the home grown fruits.

Extremely warm and welcoming host! Diana made us feel like family from even before we arrived! Easy check in, spacious, clean accommodation in a separate 2-bedroom cottage set in a lush garden full of tropical fruit. Diana gave us fresh Hawaiian bread from the market and slices of soursop straight from her garden, which was a new and delightful taste for us!

The kitchen cabinets doors were becoming delaminated because of the local humidity, but the kitchen was functional, clean and well-equipped.

I booked the studio (located in the garden) on short notice, and was pleasantly surprised by it. It was extremely clean, and equipped with a small kitchen (microwave).

The lighting in the kitchen was a little dim. Also it would have been nice if the credit card fees (3%) would have been advertised on the listing.