Totally Charming and Updated, this 3 bed/1.75 bath (plus bonus basement) Kama\'aina home is nestled in the quaint town of Papaikou, just a short walk to Papaikou Mill Beach, Kalanianaole elementary school, post office, credit union, plantation museum, and only 2.5 miles to Honolii Beach Park- one the island\'s premier surf spots ... And just 5 miles to Downtown Hilo with restaurants, shopping, Farmer\'s Market, and library. The owners have lovingly updated this home while preserving the plantation era character with refinished hardwood floors, tongue and groove 9ft ceilings with new radiant barrier for added insulation, fresh paint, new ceiling fans, and lots of louvered windows to take in the breezes and peak-a-boo ocean views upstairs. Upstairs the bath has porcelain subway tile, vintage cast iron tub and new ceramic tile shower surround. Accenting the new sink is a custom concrete counter top. Greeting you in the vintage kitchen is an adorable and stylish ensemble of brand-new custom locally milled koa and Norfolk pine cabinetry, open shelving, custom solid surface resin counter tops with color inlay, and vintage GE oven. Off the kitchen is a sweet enclosed lanai for enjoying morning coffee and a staircase leads to the delightfully landscaped and fully fenced back yard with fruit trees, flowers, ornamentals, raised garden beds, and a wonderful patio area for outdoor cooking and entertaining. The yard connects to the covered carport with an entrance to the BONUS 728 sf downstairs area. Currently in use as an office, workshop, laundry, and storage area- you will find lots of built in cabinetry and tall ceilings making for a comfortable & very functional space. There is also a 3/4 bath with newly tiled shower and sink. For those who desire the Hamakua lifestyle less than 10 minutes from Hilo, this home is a rare gem; thoughtfully updated and ready to be enjoyed!