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Shipman House B&B

Hilo, Hawaii.

Near Volcanoes, restaurants, gardens, snorkeling. Restored Victorian mansion on Reed's Island in Historic Hilo. Hawaiian koa wood antiques. Exotic flowers and estate-grown tropical fruits. Best breakfast around. Hula classes Weekly. National Reg.

Bed and Breakfast Accommodations

Step back in Time! Three huge guest rooms and two separate cottage rooms available. Queen or twin beds, private baths. Awaken to cardinals, doves and Chinese thrush singing outside.

A glorious celebration of Island foods, not usually available to visitors, is served out on the lanai facing Hilo Bay and the Pacific Ocean. A rainforest-lined gulch of palms, bamboo and mango is right outside.

Take a self-guided tour of your host's family home. The Shipmans have been an influential part of East Hawaii for 150 years. Author Jack London stayed here for 5 weeks one hundred years ago. Cecil B. deMille filmed a movie here. Queen Liliuokalani was a friend and visitor, and you may play the same piano she did.

A typical continental buffet has macadamia nut granola, assorted local fruits in season (there are over 20 varieties of fruit trees on the property), fruit juice and smoothie, local coffee, special breads or muffins. When available, we may add baked breadfruit.

Some fruits (in season) are papayas, mango, rambutan, mangosteen, banana, white pineapple (very low acid), sweet starfruit, avocado, surinam cherry, guava, passion fruit (liliko`i), mountain apple, atemoya, figs and assorted citrus, grown on the estate. A botanical walk through the grounds will also reveal cinnamon, ylang ylang (used in perfumes), vanilla orchids, anthuriums, tropical azaleas, orchids, palms and more.

We will cheerfully recommend restaurants and suggest stops for your sightseeing itinerary.

Inn Information

Season: Jan. 3 - Dec. 20
Rates: 219.00 - 249.00 US Dollars (double occupancy)
Rooms: 5
With private baths: 5
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Continental plus breakfast
• Snacks, tropical juices

Nearest Airport(s): Hilo

Payment methods accepted:

• Cash

Services:

Historic house tour, library, grand piano, porch rocking chairs, free Internet wireless, hula lesson

Area Attractions and Activities:

Visitors are surprised there is so much to do around Hilo. See Rainbow Falls, Akaka Falls, Farmer's Market, Onomea Scenic drive. Birdwatch, hike, kayak on Hilo Bay; snorkel, swim at a black sand beach. See a volcano, hot lava, waterfalls, museum, botanical garden, Lili`uokalani Gardens.

Drive to the Mauna Kea visitors' center at the 9,000' level to stargaze, watch a sunset from the summit, hike into Waipio Valley or walk across Kilauea Iki crater. Take a helicopter tour, or eat your way across town. Enjoy an ethnic event. Learn to hula on the Shipman House verandah. Picnic across the footbridge on Coconut Island.

Shop in Hilo's historic downtown, with its small-town character and unique specialty shops. Run along the beach on Hilo Bay, or play ultimate frisbee in the park. Sit and read a book in a rocking chair on the lanai. Daydream.

Most Popular Rooms:

Auntie Clara's Shell Room views the sunrise and moonrise over Hilo Bay. Four-poster queen bed. Detached bath has antique clawfoot tub and glass shower. 12-foot ceilings keep you cool, and from the gulch below, Waikapu Stream soothes you to sleep.

Auntie Carrie's Room is also upstairs. Part of the original ballroom, it overlooks the expansive side yard, adjoins the upstairs porch, and has a private bath en suite, small sitting area and antique koa Queen size bed. Coolest room in the main house.

Accommodation Restrictions

• Please inquire about our policy regarding children.
• Smoking not permitted.
• No pets, please.
• Limited access for disabled persons.

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