Gorgeous 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Home Perched Above Hilo's Most Spectacular Wailuku River Falls. 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. We have installed new flooring throughout the house. 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. Please also know that there is no river access as the Wailuku River is very dangerous 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 3-4 cars. 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 stay 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 17.962% 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 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. Please feel free to inquire if you have any questions. Thank you! Guests may call us at any time if there are problems with the home. Guests may call or contact us with questions about the place or places to visit at any reasonable time. The managers 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. 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 climb down the cliff or enter the river. Owner’s personal injury liability only applies to registered guests. Additional visitors to this property do so at their own risk. Hawaii Certificate of Registration TA-043-087-2576-01 Mahalo Suzy Sternlicht There is parking for 3-4 cars on the driveway and garage Guests may call us at any time if there are problems with the home. Guests may call or contact us with questions about the place or places to visit at any reasonable time. The managers live 15 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. We definitely recommend renting a car while you are here. It makes sightseeing so much more enjoyable and convenient. Please note we do not serve breakfast but we do provide coffee and tea and basic condiments.