The historic Shipman house with Victorian charm
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Hilo DistrictShipman House Bed & Breakfast InnRooms/Suites: 5 A magnificently-restored Victorian mansion (one of Hawaii's last), "the castle" and its 1910 guesthouse are set on 5 acres of lush gardens, lawns, orchard and jungle. National Register. Strictly non-smoking. 131 Kaiulani Street Phone: 808-934-8002 Toll Free: 800-627-8447 
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Aloha! Experience the gracious hospitality of Old Hawaii with a well-known island family.
Born and raised in Hawaii, Barbara is the fourth Shipman generation to live in the 1899 home. In 1993, she and her husband returned to Hilo to purchase and lovingly renovate it. Barbara and Gary continue the Shipman tradition of hospitality as they invite you into their historic home and guesthouse, sharing memories and family anecdotes with you.
Play the Steinway piano Hawaii's last queen, Lili`uokalani, played, as you gaze at Hilo Bay through curved windows of hand-rolled glass. Walk barefoot on honey-colored fir floors under 12-foot ceilings. Peruse the travel books of a century ago from a comfy library chair. Bathe in oversized tubs. Fall asleep on a porch rocker, or stroll downtown to buy an armful of tropical flowers at the farmers' market...and get change. Explore the grounds. Enjoy hula on the verandah, or have a lesson.
Stay in Hilo...one of Hawaii's last real towns...with a kama`aina family. This is Old Hawaii.
Aloha, Barbara Ann & Gary Andersen
- Location
- On Reed's Island between Rainbow Falls and Hilo Bay, 5 blocks to downtown Hilo, 10 minutes to Hilo airport, 45 minutes to Volcanoes National Park, Waipio Valley or Mauna Kea Visitors' Center.
- Rooms/Suites
- All 5 rooms are among Hilo's largest B&B guest rooms, with 10' to 12' ceilings; modern, private baths with showers and tubs; small refrigerators, fresh tropical flowers, soft cotton kimonos, and heirloom furnishings.
COTTAGE MAUKA and COTTAGE MAKAI, the largest rooms, are in the guesthouse, with private entrances, private baths, window seats, ceiling fans, queen beds with headboards from the bed author Jack London slept in, and a shared screened lanai.
FLOSSIE'S is on the first floor of the main house, with twin koa beds and ceiling fans. Shower/tub with grabbars. Library adjacent. Opens onto wrap-around verandah.
AUNTIE CLARA'S SHELL ROOM is upstairs, with queen bed, koa furniture, shell collection, and outstanding view of Hilo Bay. Private bath is adjacent in hall, with clawfoot tub and glass shower.
AUNTIE CARRIE'S ROOM is upstairs, 1/3 of original ballroom, overlooking the expansive side yard. Queen-size koa bed. Bath ensuite. Porch adjacent. Cool evening air. - Rates
- Rates are quoted at single night rates, before taxes. Auntie Clara's Shell Room is $249, double occupancy. Cottage Makai is $209, other rooms are $219, double occupancy. Please add $35/night per extra person. Smoke-free. We have no minimum stay in 2009.
- Breakfast
- Breakfast is a glorious celebration of Island foods, served outside on the lanai with a view of Hilo Bay beyond the fern- and palm-lined gulch. Feast on fruits backyard-fresh, macadamia nut granola, fruit juice and smoothies, breads or rolls, and Kona coffee or exotic teas. When available, we serve breadfruit. We try to accommodate special diets, with sufficient notice.
- Facilities
- Wrap-around verandah; extensive grounds with mature trees; a book-lover's library; Steinway grand piano; porch rocking chairs; impressive collection of Asian and Hawaiian antiques and fine art. Self-guided tour of house. Picnic and beach gear, binoculars, maps, umbrellas. Complimentary wireless connection in both houses; dial-up in library. Free parking on site.
- Amenities
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Detached Suite(s) Innkeeper onsite Internet Access On-site Activities Private Bath Queen Bed - Payment & Cancellation Policies
- A refund, less 5%, will be given for cancellations made 2 weeks or more before the reserved date. Cancellations made within 2 weeks of the reserved date will get the refund IF we are able to rebook the accommodations.
- Payment Options
- JCB American Express Cash Master Card Traveler's Check Visa
| Hosts: Barbara Ann & Gary
Andersen Phone: 808-934-8002 Toll Free: 800-627-8447 Fax: 808-934-8002 Email: bighouse@bigisland.com Homepage: http://www.hilo-hawaii.com |
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Guest Comments - Send Guest Comment Card
The Shipman House is a wonderful, historic home that has been beautifully refurnished featuring comfortable and relaxing amenities, breathtaking views and the most spectacular breakfasts. The Andersons are gracious hosts and provide excellent suggestions for visitors to enjoy the city of Hilo and area. I would love to stay here again. -- DSmax from Calgary, Canada