31 Koula St Hilo, HI 96720

Hilo at its Best! This classic Craftsman Bungalow residence and Asian-style gardens capture the timeless beauty and tranquility of “old Hawaii”. Features a custom-designed main bungalow and separate “Ohana” dwelling over the garage. The main house is a single-story, 2 bed, 2 bath connected by a covered walkway to enclosed 2-car garage with upstairs 1 bed, 1 bath Ohana. Ohana is complete with private entry, full kitchen, walk-in shower and deep “furo” soaking tub, and may be utilized as an office, guest or mother-in-law quarters, separate suite or second residence. Located in the uplands of Hilo with streams, waterfalls and quiet cul-de-sacs, this property feels secluded and private, yet only a five-minute drive to downtown Hilo and Hilo Bay.
Bungalows are built with expert craftsmanship, quality materials, spacious living areas, high ceilings, dormer windows, rich cherry wood cabinetry and travertine stone. Picture windows and sliding glass doors invite the outdoors in, with Shoji panel doors for privacy. Downstairs screened-in lanai is situated in the coolness of the garden, while upstairs balcony has expansive, panoramic views overlooking the tropical rainforest to the ocean. Garden courtyard, covered lanai and half-bath function as outdoor living spaces artfully designed with pond, waterfall and “tsukubai” fountain water features. Exterior lanterns light up lanais and walkways, and landscape lighting accents the gardens at night creating a peaceful atmosphere throughout the property.
Grounds are a garden-lover’s delight with well-established fruit trees, ornamental plantings and strolling pathways to explore. Factoring in the extensive and unique plantings, well-crafted hardscapes, water features, landscape lighting, fencing and irrigation system, the landscaping value is above and beyond a standard appraisal value of the buildings and lot.
This property has two successful income producing vacation rentals offered for short-term or month-to-month.