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Shipman House B&B

Hilo, Hawaii.

Near Volcanoes, museums, 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 Description

Three guest rooms, two separate cottage rooms available. Awaken to cardinals, doves and Chinese thrushes singing in the rainforest outside.

A glorious celebration of Island foods, not usually available to visitors, is served on the lanai, with a view of Hilo Bay and the Pacific Ocean. A rainforest-lined gulch of palms, bamboo and mango is next to the house.

Take a self-guided tour of your host's family home. The Shipmans have been an influential part of East Hawaii for 150 years, and much of that is reflected in the furnishings and stories. Jack London stayed here for 5 weeks one hundred years ago. 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 20 varieties of fruit trees on the property), fruit juices, Kona coffee, special breads or muffins. When available, we may add baked bananas, hashed brown taro, or breadfruit.

Some of the fruits (in season) are papayas, mango, rambutan, mangosteen, banana, white pineapple (very little acid), starfruit, avocado, surinam cherry, guava,passion fruit (lilikoi), 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, bay rum, anthuriums, tropical azaleas, and much more.

We will cheerfully recommend restaurants and suggest your sightseeing itinerary.

Inn Information

Season: Jan. 3 - Dec. 20
Rates: 209.00 - 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. Visit a volcano, waterfalls, museum, botanical garden, Lili`uokalani Gardens.

Drive to the Mauna Kea visitors' center at the 9,000' level to stargaze, 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. See part of her shell collection. Detached bath has antique clawfoot tub and glass shower. 12-foot ceilings keep you cool, and in the gulch below, Waikapu Stream soothes you to sleep.

Auntie Carrie's Room is also upstairs. One-third 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 house.

Restrictions

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

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