The historic Shipman House with Victorian splendor.

Hilo District Shipman House Bed and Breakfast Inn Rooms/Suites: 5 Guests per Room: Varies per room, see details Rates: $219 - $249 Where interesting people stay... A magnificently-restored Victorian mansion (one of Hawaii's last) and 1910 guesthouse are set on 5 acres of lush gardens, lawns, orchard and jungle. Strictly non-smoking. National Register. Phone: 808-934-8002 Toll Free: 800-627-8447 Email Us  Visit Website  131 Kaiulani Street Hilo, HI 96720 View map of area

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's star-gazing.

Rooms/Suites

All 5 rooms are among Hilo's largest B&B; guest rooms, with 10'-12' ceilings; modern, private baths with showers and tubs; small refrigerators, fresh tropical flowers, soft cotton kimonos, and heirloom furnishings.

MAUKA ROOM and MAKAI ROOM, our largest rooms, are upstairs in the guesthouse, with private entrances, private baths, window seats, ceiling fans, and queen beds with koa headboards from the bed author Jack London slept in. They share a screened lanai. Each can sleep 3.

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. Can sleep 3.

AUNTIE CLARA'S SHELL ROOM is upstairs, with 4-poster queen bed, day bed, koa furniture, shell collection, and outstanding view of Hilo Bay. Private bath is adjacent in hall, with clawfoot tub and glass shower. Can sleep 3.

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 double occupancy, single night rates, before taxes.

Auntie Clara's Shell Room is $249.
Flossie's and Makai rooms are each $219.
Auntie Carrie's and Mauka rooms are each $229.

Please add $35/night per extra person.

We have a 2-night minimum stay.

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. Sometimes 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 in both houses. Free parking on site.

Amenities

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

American Express	Cash	Master Card
Traveler's Check	Visa

Listed by: 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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