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Hilo Vacation Rentals Hawaii Lodging p1114 Rental Features Hawaii vacation rentals - Hilo Hawaii Rental Homes, Condos, Villas, Cottages and Cabins Connecting premier Hilo vacation rental property owners with renters. Find Beach, Ski, Golf and Pet friendly vacation rentals worldwide. Vacation Rentals SEARCH Rentals Ebook LIST YOUR PROPERTY MY ACCOUNT WHY? Hilo Vacation Rentals Hawaii Lodging * * * Vacation Rentals » United States » Hawaii » Hilo Vacation Rentals Shipman House Bed & Breakfast Inn » vacation rental property #1114 info at a glance: Location: Hilo, Hawaii Sleeps: 1 - 10 people Bed and Breakfast 5 bedroom, 5 bath Parking Full Kitchen Deck/Porch Yard Linens Included Dishes Included Phone Hilo vacation rental property About the House Welcome to the Shipman House, home of one of Hilo's most influential families of the past century. Built in 1899 on Reed's Island, on the lush green side of Hawai`i Island, it is one of the state's few remaining Victorian mansions. Hilo's most photographed residence, the recently renovated "castle" sits high on a ridge overlooking a deep gulch lined with magnificent stands of palms, bamboo and ferns. Much of the original furniture remains in the house, which included a double parlor, library, dining room, conservatory, billiard room, and a second floor ballroom (now guestrooms). In the afternoon, guests may enjoy cold lemonade on the lanai overlooking Hilo Bay, just as the Shipman family did. The library is also available, as is the 1912 Steinway concert grand piano. The porte-cochere's high step accommodated turn-of-the-century horse-and-carriage passengers. Shipman House is the perfect inn for guests who love the history, gardens and comfortable living of Old Hawai`i. As Hilo's best accommodation, Shipman House offers the gracious, unpretentious hospitality of a fifth generation Island family in a home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. At Shipman House guests are invited to: * Sleep where Jack London slept. * Bathe in oversized tubs. * Play the same piano Hawai`i's last queen, Lili`uokalani, played * Walk on honey-colored, old growth fir floors beneath 12-foot ceilings. * Read the travel books of a century ago. * Gaze through curved windows of hand-rolled glass. * Relax among furnishings of Hawai`i's monarchy era. * Taste tropical fruits, backyard-fresh Shipman House Details: The mansion is Hilo's Historic Accommodation and is listed on both the State of Hawai`i and National Registers. The home offers 5 Bedrooms, each with private bath. Shipman House is open all year. The Grounds Explore the grounds, see the waterfall. The Shipmans were avid plant collectors, and the 5.5-acre grounds are planted with a wide variety of palms, ferns, and other tropicals, including the Shipman Pink anthurium. Willie and Mary's youngest son, Herbert C. Shipman, brought the first orchid plants to the Island of Hawaii, now nicknamed the Orchid Isle. He also saved the nene [pronounced nay-nay], the Hawaiian goose, from extinction. Today there are over 20 varieties of fruit trees on the property, numerous varieties of bananas, pineapples, taro, and even a small coffee plantation. Fruits in season appear on the breakfast buffet, and exotic flowers from the garden grace the house and guest rooms. History In 1901, W.H. ("Willie") Shipman bought the mansion as a surprise for his beloved wife, Mary Kahiwaaiali`i Johnson Shipman, who wanted it so badly she could hardly stand it. He did not tell her about it for a month. He paid $13,000. The seller made a profit. Mary's grandmother was a Hawaiian of high rank, and her grandfather was one of the first white men to stay in Hawai`i. Willie, a cattle rancher, had missionary parents. Mary, known for her gracious hospitality, counted among her guests her friend, Hawai`i's last queen, Lili`uokalani, and author Jack London, who stayed for a month with his wife Charmian. As quoted by his wife, Jack London said, "To me, Mother Shipman is the First Lady of Hawaii." Liliuokalani would enjoy a poi luncheon here, then play the Steinway concert grand piano as she enjoyed a cigar. Your Hosts In 1993, the Shipmans' great-granddaughter and her husband, Barbara Ann and Gary Andersen, returned to Hilo to purchase and renovate the family home. They continue the tradition of old Hawaiian hospitality as they open their historic home and guesthouse to bed and breakfast guests. Let your host share memories and family anecdotes with you during the Grand Tour of the mansion and the gardens. Barbara and her sister spent a part of every summer with their great-aunts at the house, weeding the cutting garden, riding wheelbarrows down rolling green lawns, arranging flowers, making plum jam, bathing in claw-foot tubs, and sleeping in four-poster beds. Barbara and Gary say they love this side of the island, and enthusiastically share its beauty, history, special nooks and crannies with any and all newcomers. This part of Hawai`i is so often overlooked by travelers and travel agents, yet it has an "old Hawai`i" charm which most visitors really enjoy. The Bedrooms All five guest bedrooms are large, with 10 to 12 ft. ceilings, private baths, small refrigerators, cotton kimonos, heirloom furnishings, hand-woven lauhala mats, fans and fresh flowers. The Main House offers Three Rooms: ~ Flossie's Willow Bough: On the first floor, adjoining the library, with antique koa twin beds, ceiling fan, and private bath with shower/tub. It opens onto the wraparound veranda through an unusual window-door and tall shutters. Originally a billiard room, this is the room Charmian and Jack London stayed in. $154/night ~ Auntie Clara's Shell Room: Upstairs, with parts of her shell collection, koa furniture, and a queen-size bed. Spectacular view of Hilo Bay. Its large private bath, adjacent in the hall, with claw foot tub and separate shower, was the only bathroom in the original house. It is not shared with anyone. Hear Waikapu ("forbidden spring") Stream running through the gulch below. $184/night ~ Auntie Carrie's Room: Upstairs, one-third of the original ballroom, it overlooks the expansive side/backyard. It adjoins the upstairs porch, and has a private bath (shower/tub) en suite, small sitting area and antique koa queen-size bed with feather mattress. $164/night ~ Cottage Mauka and Cottage Makai are the two (separate) spacious bedrooms upstairs in the 1910 guesthouse, across the driveway. They have queen-size beds, window seats and private baths (shower/tubs). Private entrances and ceiling fans. No kitchens. The headboards in these rooms are from the bed Jack London slept on when he stayed for a month in 1907. A broad, shared, screened lanai and an interior door separate/connect the two bedrooms. Surrounded by trees, lawn, and birds. $164/night per room. Breakfast A glorious celebration of Island foods not usually available to visitors, is served outside on the lanai. A typical continental buffet may have 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. BREAKFAST HOURS 7:45-9:00 a.m., (or earlier with notice). Anyone having dietary restrictions or food allergies can request, ahead of time, a different menu. The Shipman House staff tries to accommodate special diets (with sufficient notice). Beach Biking Boating Diving Fine Dining Fishing Fly-fishing Galleries Golfing Hiking Historic Sites Horseback Riding Kayaking Rafting Restaurants Snorkeling Stargazing Surfing Swimming Wildlife Viewing Hilo Vacation Rental Features | Rental Rates | Lodging Availability | More about this Hilo vacation rental Bed and Breakfast . 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Hawaii Heaven Vacation Rentals - Hawaii Vacation Rentals Hawaii Vacation Rentals available for all of the Hawaiian Islands Photo by Strassberg Photo & Design Hawaii Heaven Vacation Rentals is your on-line directory for finding and advertising vacation homes, condos, cottages, bed & breakfasts, hotels and resorts throughout the Hawaii Islands. Hawaii Vacation Rentals:      Big Island Rentals Kauai Rentals Lanai Rentals Maui Rentals Molokai Rentals Oahu Rentals Latest Rentals Hawaii Hotels: Big Island Hotels Kauai Hotels Lanai Hotels Maui Hotels Molokai Hotels Oahu Hotels More Hotels *** Last Minute Hawaii Vacation Specials *** Customer Info: Promote Your Ad        Update Your Ad Travel to The Hawaiian Islands and discover that which makes up America's most enticingly exotic and tropical state, with 132 islands and atolls stretching across some 1600 miles of the Pacific and celebrate with your Hawaii vacation. Each year almost 7 million visitors come to experience Hawaii's natural beauty and warm hospitality. Hawaii's main islands consist of the Big Island of Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, Molokai, Oahu, and Lanai. Whether you plan to visit Hawaii for a family vacation, wedding, honeymoon, or business trip, you will find a large selection of lodging accommodations including cottages, condos and bed and breakfast inns. Hawaii Heaven offers some of the very best vacation rentals and resorts available. Links to other Hawaii Vacation Rentals Multiple vacation rentals, homes, villas, cottages, condos and apartments in Hawaii from Oahu and Maui to Kauai and the Big Island. Links to other Oahu Vacation Rentals Multiple vacation rentals, homes, villas, cottages, condos and apartments on Oahu from Kailua to Lanikai. Links to other Maui Vacation Rentals Multiple vacation rentals, homes, villas, cottages, condos and apartments on Maui from Kihei to Kapalua. Links to other Kauai Vacation Rentals Multiple vacation rentals, homes, villas, cottages, condos and apartments on Kauai form Poipu to Princeville. Hawaii Heaven Vacation Rentals PO Box 536, Bonaire Georgia, USA 31005 Email: aloha@hawaiiheaven.com Phone: ( 478) 923 - 4745 Hawaii Heaven Vacation Rentals Was Last Updated: January 19, 2006 Find Discount Hotel Reservations: Discount Airport Hotels Hotel Discounts Discount Hotels Las Vegas Hotels Luxury Hotels Orlando Hotels [Home] [List With Us] [Search] -- [About Us] [Services] [FAQ] [Vacation Links] [Site News] -- [Awards] -- [Trade Links] [Email] [Legal Disclaimer] [Our Privacy Policy] [Site Map]

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Paragon Airlines -Hawaii, Inter Island Flights, Air Charters and Tours Between The Hawaiian Islands. Paragon Air is Family owned and operated since 1981. Our attention is to detail and that of the safety of our pilots and passengers. All our pilots are all Airline Transport rated, with thousands of flight hours. Our highest time pilot has over 21,000 flight hours that spans the globe. Maintenance is one of our highest priorities. Our 24 hour maintenance facility keeps our birds in top shape, affording us to conduct flights on a daily basis. PARAGON AIRLINES Serving Hawaii since 1981 with a perfect flying safety record THE WORLD FAMOUS "FATHER DAMIEN KALAUPAPA, MOLOKAI GROUND TOUR" The story of Kalaupapa is told Here! Kalaupapa town ( above middle ) INSTANTLY BOOK your INTER ISLAND FLIGHT or TOURS! RIGHT HERE ONLINE! in 4 VERY Easy steps! and SAVE $$$ INTER ISLAND HAWAII FLIGHTS BOOK ONLINE FOR OUR LOWEST PRICES! 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For Air & Ground Tour Availability click here >>> Tours Kalaupapa, Father Damien-Molokai, The Active Volcano !! Paragon Air is an unscheduled on-demand air carrier. Flights are subject to prior bookings and availability. PRIVATE CHARTER SERVICE IS AVAILABLE TO ANY AIRPORT IN HAWAII 24/7 ONLINE BOOKINGS WANT TO TOUR? MOLOKAI! KALAUPAPA ! THE ACTIVE VOLCANO ! OR JUST FLY INTER ISLAND ! WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! No waiting, No lines, just walk on to the aircraft. Low level scenic routes of the most beautiful coastlines in the world! . An AWARD winning 60 minute video of Kalaupapa, Molokai and Father Damien. Click on the pictures to read more about this informative video. One of our aircraft (6 passengers) in Kalaupapa, Molokai. Kalaupapa Town- Sea cliffs Kalaupapa from the Air A Member of A3H Activities and Attractions of Hawaii and a Member of the Hawaii visitor and convention Bureau. Click Logos for info. Paragon. Greek for "A model of Excellence". "Because flying should be fun!" (808) 244 3356 (Outer islands/US mainland) Email 12 /15/05 LINKS Molokai, Kalaupapa Lighthouse Father Damiem Hit Counter Kalaupapa-Blessed Damien This place is where once three thousand called home until a cure was found for leprosy (Hansen Disease in the 1940's). Kalaupapa is on the north shore of Moloka'i, 2000 feet Sea cliffs that stretch to almost 4,000 feet, the kept the Kalaupapa residents from escaping this cruel and barren place. Then Father Damien arrived in Kalaupapa, Moloka'i from The Big Island of Hawaii, where he helped the people of Kalaupapa, get the respect they deserved. Kalaupapa grew to support the patients was formed by a central crater now full of water and its bottom is known to be a least 800 feet. While this area is generally referred to as Kalaupapa, it is in fact, Makanalua Peninsula which is divided into three districts: The Kalawao district on the eastern edge; Kalaupapa and the settlement of Kalaupapa to the west; with Makanalua in the center. Kalaupapa's reputation as a leprosy colony is well-known throughout the world. Hansen's disease, the proper term for leprosy, is believed to have originated in China and spread to Hawaii. The first documented case of leprosy in Hawaii occurred in 1848. Its rapid spread and unknown cure precipitated the urgent need for complete and total isolation. Surrounded on three sides by the Pacific ocean and cut off from the rest of Moloka'i by 1700-foot fortress like sea cliffs. The area was void of all amenities. No buildings, shelters nor potable water were available. The first arrivals dwelled in rock enclosures, caves, and in the most rudimentary shacks built of sticks and dried leaves. In 1873, when Father Damien entered the settlement of Molokai at age 33, he made a decision to set aside his fear of contagion. He embraced the lepers, cleaned and bandaged their wounds, and the Hawaiians knew his concern and love for them was unprecedented. Father Damien was the only one to bring the leprosy patients the succor they so greatly needed. He not only administered the consolations of religion, but also rendered them with as much medical and bodily comforts that were within his power. He dressed their ulcers, helped them erect their dwellings, dug their graves, and made their coffins. In December 1884, Father Damien noticed severe blisters on his feet without the presence of pain. After twelve years of service (1885), he discovered that he had symptoms of the disease. Nevertheless, he continued with his work. As death approached, the disease invaded his windpipe and progressed to such an extent that he could only sleep but for a few hours. His voice was reduced to a whisper. Leprosy was in his throat, lungs, stomach, and intestines. As the end drew near, he made his confessions to his own Congregation on March 30, 1889 and two weeks later, on April 15,1889, Father Damien died. It was Holy Week. Some weeks before, D,mien had said that the Lord wanted him to spend Easter in heaven. With the advent of sulfone drugs in the 1940s, the disease was put in remission and the sufferers are no longer so called contagious (we have since found out that Leprosy was never contagious). The fewer than 40 former patients remaining on the peninsula are free to travel or relocate elsewhere, but most have chosen to remain where they have lived for so long.