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Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 241.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Keaau, HI
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits.

1.36 acres of exotic Tropical food forest with over 100 fruit trees and beautiful landscaping. Centrally located between Hilo, Pahoa and Volcano park.
One mile from the ocean. Private and quiet. This is not shared property, you will have the cottage and 1.34 acres of tropical vegetation all to yourself. Centrally located for Hilo, Pahoa, and Volcanoes National Park. Visit nearby botanical gardens, waterfalls, a zoo, and Puna restaurants; or just stay on the property and peace out.

Property manager

Richard Hall
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-077-905-8176-01, GE-077-905-8176-01

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keaau

Keaau is home to this cottage. University Theater and University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Keaau, HI

What's nearby

  • Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory - 19 min drive - 17.8 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 23 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Port of Hilo - 26 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 27 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 32 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kurtistown Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lemongrass Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits. located?

Situated in Keaau, this cottage is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii and within 9 miles (15 km) of Pahoa Museum and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center and Kilauea Caverns of Fire are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 159 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 159 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen D.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

shaunessey f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful visit

Beautiful property with lots of fruit trees, natural scenery, sounds of peace and quiet. Hostess is amazing and would strongly recommend to anyone looking for a quiet getaway. Loved the outdoor kitchen and outdoor shower. If you’re near Hilo - stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eco Friendly Gem

Great little cottage, totally off grid. Very clean and comfortable. Lovely fruit orchard.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ladybug 2.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing- True Paradise

This cottage was exactly what I hoped for. Highly recommended it was hard to leave!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay. Clean. Quite. Loved all the fresh fruit ‼. Nice owner easy to talk to

Wonderful place to stay. No hot water owner is working on it. Talked with us daily. Would stay there again. Would recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great small cottage

A cute, clean small cottage for 2. Outdoor shower was lovely on chilly nights. The host was attentive and kind. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An experience--more than just a stay!

I do LONG reviews because I like reading LONG reviews--for the short review--precisely as advertised and very accommodating/communicative host. Now some details: It is an off-the-grid cabin with an outdoor (open) kitchen and shower amid a wonderful citrus orchard. Beyond citrus, we saw Papaya and Starfruit, but citrus was in season! Get directions clearly in advance--especially if arriving after dark--it's a gravel street and you need to open a farm-style gate--and Hawaii street numbering is confusing (especially to my Applemaps). Bedroom is super comfy (and enclosed), but the frogs, birds and insects will charm you to sleep. Kitchen is nice, but cooking is on a propane grill. The outdoor shower is a great out of body experience. It's currently the only cabin on the property and very private from the neighbors. Super convenient to Hilo, Pahoa and the area around Kilaeau--a bit of a drive to Kona, but Saddle Road is easy--and Mauna Kea is enroute. We've come to prefer to the Hilo side of the island, but that is a personal preference. This is NOT your Hawaii resort, but it's an experience you will cherish and the host did everything to accommodate our requests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fun getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay in paradise and will return again some day. Our hostess was kind and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petula N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Loved it! Loved the property, the fruit trees. Very spacious, comfortable, beautiful, absolutely loved our stay there and would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely a hidden getaway

The place was a little more rustic than we anticipated. The water is not drinkable, but we were supplied with plenty of bottled water from the host. The propane tank to heat the water for the shower was empty by the final morning, so we needed to have cold showers. But otherwise the place was great. Try to arrive during daylight, it’s a hidden gem :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tropical Dream

An adventurous, beautiful, fun place to stay. Thank you Merlyn! The outdoor shower and kitchen were definitely a cool experience. The property could not be more lush and beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaye J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our beautiful stay

My husband and I ended our visit to the Big Island by staying at this lovely property in Hilo for a few nights. We were aware that this side of the island gets a considerable amount of rain, especially this time of the year. We talked about possibly returning next year when the weather and numerous fruit trees are producing. .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best stay ever

This was the best place I have ever stayed. The pristine beauty paired with the accommodations in an ideal locale made for an absolutely perfect and memorable stay in every way
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Totally private but close to town. Very relaxing. Just sit outside and enjoy nature. Easy to locate, and owner was very gracious. Lovely setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful.

Amazing location to unwind and relax.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise vacation place

Great place to stay in! Hosts very attentive to your needs, fresh fruits you can pick yourself every day. BBQ works well, and has a side too for making breakfast. Only downside is the neighbouring dogs that bark. Other then that, great place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful stay

This was the best place we have ever stayed in Hawaii! The location was great. So much peacefulness and solitude. It was close to so many great things to see. Our host was incredible. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay on a unique property

We had a lovely stay at this beautiful cottage. The amenities were just what we needed in Hilo and the location was a great base to Mauna Kea and Volcano national park. The one thing to be aware is that this property relies on off grid energy sources. We did not have any issues but only found out on arrival that a hair dryer would drain the batteries. Cooking/boiling water is through the propane bbq. The internet worked perfectly fine! Even with the rain there were enough covered spaces to shelter and just relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute, Clean, Comfortable

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage. The host was kind and responsive and thought of everything to make her guests comfortable. Would definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A bit of paradise

This rental was to celebrate 40 year anniversary. We’ve been to Bid Island 6x. We will come back to this little gem located in southern outskirts of Hilo. You need to rent a car any time you go to Big Island. This property is semi-private. There are residents around you, but plenty of trees and foliage so you don’t see them.. We loved the privacy/security of bedroom/powder room in the actual cottage. The queen bed was really comfortable. Loved the completely roofed outdoor spaces, shower, kitchen, and sitting areas You will hear chickens and see tropical birds. Cute green lizards hang around outside areas. Bring slippers because no shoes or sandals allowed in cottage. There are a few dvd’s, but bring some of your favorites; wi-fi is great. The Hawaiian hospitality from hosts. 4 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be back, Hawaii

Amazing stay in a little part of paradise
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and comfortable with a great host. We enjoyed the tranquility of the property including the extensive gardens and fruit trees.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lineman

Awesome experience 🙏💕❤️🇹🇴
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Richard Hall

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Why they chose this property

Aloha... We purchased this property back 2014 and started clearing the land and planting Palm trees and Exotic Tropical Fruits that we love to eat and to explore new fruits, and practice sustainability. Now that the trees are bearing we can share our slice of paradise that we are proud of.

What makes this property unique

Guest can sit on the Porch and enjoy the beauty of nature and have a sip of coffee and relax in an atmosphere of peace and quiet.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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