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Hilo, USA

A beautiful sunrise on Mauna Kea.

A beautiful sunrise on Mauna Kea.

Orchids to greet you at the house entrance

Orchids to greet you at the house entrance

Orchids close up & personal

Orchids close up & personal

The large dining room features views of prints from all over the world

The large dining room features views of prints from all over the world

The living room is large and comfortable

The living room is large and comfortable

Kitchen - Granite countertops

Kitchen - Granite countertops

Kitchen - Gas range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator

Kitchen - Gas range, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator

View from the west side of the house.

View from the west side of the house.

Hedges around three sides of the yard provide privacy

Hedges around three sides of the yard provide privacy

Flowering plants provide colorful contrast to our ever green lawn

Flowering plants provide colorful contrast to our ever green lawn

Kalamatsi limes, Meyer lemons and fresh herbs are available year round

Kalamatsi limes, Meyer lemons and fresh herbs are available year round

Platinum & Ambassador

Member since

2001


Open for exchange
Exchange dates Duration
March 01, 2025 - March 22, 2026 1 months

Aloha, I am an emerita Professor who can travel anytime.

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House in historic Hilo, HAWAII with access to dramatic waterfalls, fertile rainforests, blooming gardens & an active volcano

THE ULTIMATE HAWAIIAN GET-A-WAY. A brand new state of the art house with private in ground swimming pool, new kitchen with granite counters, breakfast bar and stainless-steel appliances. Microwave, dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, three-door refrigerator/freezer. A 30 ft x 25 ft great room leading through large sliding glass doors to a covered lanai and on to the pool. There are two bedrooms, two bath rooms and a media room with a smart built-in 50" TV and surround sound speakers. The two-car garage entrance leads through a modern laundry room to the kitchen. This home is equipped with high-speed cable internet and stereo speakers throughout the house and the lanai. Jacuzzi bathtubs and granite countertops in kitchen and both bathrooms. Quiet, dead-end street

Five minute walk (2 minute drive) to shopping and local cafes. Eight minute walk (4 minute drive) to major department stores and supermarket. Ten minutes to downtown Hilo.

We are experienced exchangers who will take very good care of your home and will have our house fully prepared for you. We offer an automobile, use of a computer, snorkeling and beach equipment. Our house has a clothes washer and dryer.

We are about 30 minutes from Volcanoes National Park (http://www.nps.gov/havo/index.htm) and close to many cultural and natural wonders.

The Big Island has just been named athe Best Winter Destination in the world in 2018 by US News & World Report https://travel.usnews.com/Big_Island_HI/

STRICTLY NO SMOKING

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Our Family

  • 1 Adults
  • 0 Children
  • 48 Exchanges made

Occupation

  • Retired Emerita University Professor

Our Home

  • House Type: House
  • Environment: In a small town
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Sleeping Capacity: 4

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In my house

  • Pets - Not allowed
  • Small children - Not allowed

Exchange Types

  • Long-term exchange wanted
  • Home exchange

Indoor

  • Free internet access
  • Computer available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes dryer
  • Television

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace or deck
  • BBQ
  • Garage
  • Private swimming pool

Facilities

  • Non-smoking house
  • Suitable for disabled people
  • Car necessary
  • Use/Exchange of car
  • Seclusion/Privacy

Our Destination Wish List

  • Open to any destination
  • New Zealand
  • Australia

Spoken Languages

  • English

Our Neighbourhood

Nearest Airport: Hilo International Airport is - 3.4 miles

As the map shows, the house is on a quiet cul de sac, close to shopping, restaurants and other services. 10 minutes from Hilo Bay where one can snorkel and enjoy views of whales, green sea turtles and more.

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Occupation

  • Retired Emerita University Professor

Children

  • We do not have children.

Pets

  • We do not have pets.

About Our Family

Nina Buchanan, an educational psychologist, is an emerita professors from the University of Hawaii Hilo. Nina began traveling with Intervac in 1994 with her first exchanges to Limerick, Ireland and Barcelona, Spain. Nina and her husband have been traveling together since 1999 when we exchanged to Paris, France. Since then, we have traveled to Vienna, Barnoldswick, York, Rome, Aarhus, Aegina, Athens, Budapest, Prague, Herleheide, London, Berlin, Bethesda (US), Manhattan (US), Boston, Istanbul, Kracow, La Boule, Copenhagen, Pamplona, Cadiz, Seville, Bangkok, Bensheim, Glastonbury, Küssnacht, Dublin, Stockholm, Vancouver BC, Amsterdam, Brussels, Curitiba, Toulouse, Sydney, Nottingham, Ottawa (Canada), Polzela (Slovenia), Venice, Italy, Zadar, Croatia, and Bucharest, Romania. Sadly, Bob passed away in October of 2021 so Nina will once again be traveling alone. I love to travel and prefer exchanges to cities but are always open to new travel experiences, the longer the better!!

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Lifestyle

The Big Island is an adventurer's paradise from under the ocean to the peaks of mountains that provide viewing opportunities for telescopes and visitors. Snorkel in the warm, reef fish rich spots all around the island. In the evening or early morning, hike to the ongoing lava flow to see the earth as it forms. When you come home tired, the lanai and pool provide you with a private place to relax or swim and rejuvenate.

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References

This member has completed 48 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners: