My husband and I stayed three nights in the guest house. We particularly enjoyed the casual comfort of our large, airy room. Breakfasts were excellent...those staying in Hawaii B&Bs must know that hot breakfasts cannot be served. The Shipman House provides generous selections of fruits, breads, oatmeal, etc...all you could desire. The history of the home is fascinating...and the collections... More

We stayed at Shipman House for two nights. It is a very special place to stay . Absolutely spotlessly clean, in a great position where you can just walk into town . Breakfast was perfect and the owners Gary and Barbara deserve all the wonderful reviews they have been given by other guests. More

We have stayed in this place with our friends as a part of our trip to Hawaii. This hotel (museum rather than hotel) gives you touch of beautiful Victorian time. Atmosphere, location in the nature, history of the house makes this place very special. Thanks to Barbara and hers husband Gary, the owners of the place, you feel very relaxed... More

the flying termites is not a HOUSE problem... which means its not comming out of the house... its termites from elsewhere that fly towards the lights...it comes seasonaly like winter and fall, so unless u want to be sleeping with termite it would be better for you to have just turn out the lights and i know the Shipman house... More

This beautiful home in the rainforest overlooking the bay is like stepping back in time. At night we opened our windows to the breeze from the forest and listened to the frogs. We even enjoyed taking our shoes off and padding around on the soft, smooth floors. Breakfast is delicious and it was really informative and entertaining to try the... More

This was the nicest b&b we ever stayed in. The hosts were friendly and informative. We were never disappointed with their recommendations for places to eat and sites to see. They were right on. AND the breakfast was unbelievable. Educational and delicious. A lot of the fruits were grown by the hosts. The granola, muffins and breads made by the... More

This B&B was lovely: a gracious house, beautiful tropical gardens, excellent breakfast, and helpful and hospitable hosts. Please chill out you reviewers who had problems with taking off shoes and not rolling cases over the floor - surely that is a small 'ask' when you are in someone's historic home? More

Upon arrival you are greeted with a full run down of the place. You appreciate the rules as you come to understand the history behind the house, and lookout for the great art on the walls. It shows they care. The care and attention they show is evident in the info available in the rooms and also the wonderful breakfast... More

We could not have chosen a lovelier, more romantic place to spend our thirtieth wedding anniversary! A short walk from town, the Shipman Inn sits at the brow of a grassy slope, looking out on a luxuriant river rimmed garden filled with flowers and fruits, with Hilo Bay beyond. We stayed in the spacious Auntie Clara's Shell Room, where there... More