Relax near Port of Hilo, charming Hakalau apartment

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Ultra comfy Casper King-sized bed.
Work table looks at pool.

Our house from above. Nice and private. Lots of room to walk around. Fenced in

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1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 2148.6 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pool
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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HAKALAU, HI

Umauma Falls
‪11 min drive‬
Akaka Falls State Park
‪16 min drive‬
Akaka Falls
‪16 min drive‬
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

In this quaint Hawaiian village, our cozy home provides a peaceful escape during your upcoming trip. Imagine waking up to stunning water views and spending your days exploring the nearby attractions, such as the Port of Hilo, Coconut Island Park, and the breathtaking Rainbow and Akaka Falls. As a traveler, you'll delight in the outdoor pool, free WiFi, and the convenience of a washing machine and dryer. The fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, and a variety of cooking essentials, allows you to savor local flavors. Unwind in the cozy living room, or enjoy a movie night with the smart TV and video library. Venture out to the porch while surrounded by the natural beauty of the area. You will receive a tour of the 12 acres and taste the fruits in season. Whether you're seeking relaxation or exploration, our apartment promises an unforgettable vacation experience.

Property manager

CORINNE ALLAIN

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

There is a swimming pool outside of bedroom door.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No shoes to be worn in the house.

Important information

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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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number TA-137-779-4560-01, GE-137-779-4560-01

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hakalau

Located in Hakalau, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. Port of Hilo and World Botanical Gardens are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and Onomea Tea Company Estate. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and Pacific Tsunami Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

HAKALAU, HI

What's nearby

Umauma Falls - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
Akaka Falls State Park - 16 min drive - 11.8 km
Akaka Falls - 16 min drive - 11.9 km
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 29 min drive - 26.4 km
Port of Hilo - 29 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬14 min drive
‪What's Shakin - ‬15 min drive
‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬14 min drive
‪Blue Kalo - ‬8 min drive
‪The Umauma Experience - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Relax near Port of Hilo, charming Hakalau apartment have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Relax near Port of Hilo, charming Hakalau apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relax near Port of Hilo, charming Hakalau apartment?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax near Port of Hilo, charming Hakalau apartment?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relax near Port of Hilo, charming Hakalau apartment located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor, Hakalau Beach Park and World Botanical Gardens. Zip Isle Zip Line is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Greg

27 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Corinne is an excellent host and we left feeling like friends after our 10 days at the property. It was the perfect retreat to soak up the rural ambience and relax. We felt very much at home and the advice on activities and eateries were excellent. Thank you for a great stay.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

1 Feb 2025

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

Perfect stay on a Farm yet close to Hilo

Great host awesome property with lots of space and Ruby Slippers is quite a gem!!!

Stayed 35 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase S.

12 Nov 2024

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

Oasis Awaits

You won’t regret choosing to stay here. You’ll have everything you need for a fantastic trip no matter what occasion.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

2 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

She was a great host with a lot of great recommendations around Hilo! Nice and spacious bedroom, living quarters, and she has a great property as well; you will thoroughly enjoy this place if you like farm animals, and pretty vegetation!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

19 Apr 2024

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vaca on Hamakua coast

our stay was beyond Excellent..Host is the best and made us feel more than welcome and safe...Mahalos

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

12 Mar 2024

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We would stay here again without hesitation

My fiance and I spent three nights at the Mermaid Sanctuary. We found the accomodations very much to our liking, super spacious and very unique when comparing this property to a hotel or condo. Definitely more personality than the average night's stay away from home. Our hostess was very good about communicating with us if something out of the ordinary happened (the automatic gate went out of order for a brief bit). We are both fussy but we would recommend the property and intend to stay again. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florian D.

25 Feb 2024

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

our stay at Hakalau

the accommodation is spacious, with the kitchen and living room area being semi-outdoors, wich is very nice, given the climate on Hawaii. The bedroom offers a direct access to the garden and the pool. Just behind the pool you'll find the entrance to the amazing farm gardens with orchards full of tropical fruit, which we were allowed to gather. Corinne was an excellent host. She went well beyond what can be expected and offered lots of tips for eating in Hilo and activities in the area. We'd love to come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

30 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Corinne warmly welcomed us into her place and showed us around when we got there after dark. She had many recommendations for local restaurants and sight-seeing, which we were very appreciative of. She has a beautiful property that lies in a “rainforest like” antmosphere and every morning we woke up to the sounds of a variety of birds and it was so peaceful. She gave us a tour of her property, telling us about the varieties of fruit that grow behind her place and sharing some of that fruit with us as well. Corinne is very knowledgeable on the culture and history of Hawaii, as well as the unique geological features the island has to offer. Staying with Corinne felt like staying with family and she was always up for conversations about anything. She went over and beyond in making us feel welcome and took it upon herself to show us some of the hidden gems the area has to offer. We will always remember our rejuvenating experience staying at Corinne’s on our big island holiday.

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

28 Jan 2024

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten F.

18 Apr 2023

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Serenity

What a pleasure! If our plans had been different, we’d have stayed here the entire time! It’s just what the doctor ordered, and then some - idyllic surroundings and plenty of room, not only in our unit but also on the property. Corinne has thought of pretty much everything, including nice details like plush towels, and she’s a very pleasant person. This North Hilo location is an easy drive to popular places, and a relatively comfortable distance to Waimea or Waikoloa. We would definitely stay here again, and can heartily recommend it to easygoing travelers who are looking for novel accommodations.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

17 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

SHANE H.

22 Mar 2023

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Great little farm getaway

Corinne and Norm are great people, made our stay very welcome and became like family!

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Mar 2023

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Amazing introduction to the authentic Hawaii

Corinne and Norman were fantastic hosts. The place was large and well appointed. We got in late and appreciated the thoughtfulness of some coffee and cream in the fridge for the next morning . The real bonus here is Corinne and Norman. They were a font of information, providing wonderful insights about the vegetation on the island as we walked around her farm site, hearing from Norman about special hidden gems that only the locals know about, and getting the low down on what it really takes to live on the island. We will stay here again and certainly recommend to friends.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

8 Feb 2023

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A remarkable place

A very spacious accommodation on a farm with acres of fruit trees. Warm, hospitable hosts. Scenic countryside at a bit of elevation from the coast, so there are cool breezes in the evening. There is a full kitchen with all the conveniences you could want AND an outdoor pool. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie-France B., Pemberton,BC, Canada

1 Feb 2023

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Calm,kindness in Nature

Excellent, beautiful, peaceful in a very large apartment very comfortable

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

20 Nov 2022

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Hilo Hideway

Beautiful property in a superb location to explore on the Hilo side. Corinna was a wonderful host, treating us to a tour of the property, as well as fresh eggs and veggies. Sorry we weren't able to meet Norman. Maybe next time. I wouldn't want to stay anywhere else.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

7 Nov 2022

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Pretty and quiet island home

Corinne is a kind and helpful host with a beautiful, comfortable home. She gave us a tour of her impressive property and let us sample some of the fruits and herbs that she grows behind the house. It's clear she put lots of hard work and love into building this place!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

4 Sept 2022

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Great place tucked away just 1.5 miles off the main hwy. This place was amazing & well kept

We enjoyed sraying with Corrine & Norman & they were great. Hosts! Had a pot of French Press coffe the first. Morning & took us a tour of the 13+ Acre estate with lush foilage & flowers, sheep, chickens & 2 cats roam freely but inside fenced area. Had the entire

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke K.

20 Aug 2022

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Serene Farmstay in Paradise

Corinne was a wonderful host who went out of her way to make us feel welcome and at home. I haven’t been able to eat bananas at home after tasting those that she grows on her orchard! Thank you for a fantastically peaceful and comfortable visit.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

31 July 2022

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Gird your mind, body & soul off the grid.

I joined Vrbo back in the day looking for this experience on Maui on the Hana side - it turns out it is on the Big Island on the Hilo side - a veritable fruit farm that could vend the garden of Eden if needed. The vibe was rain forest meets drought stricken mainlander. We swam in the pool every day and took the tour and ate the exotic fruits. We enjoyed the screened in kitchen/patio for breakfast every morning and did a load of laundry before we left. An unforgettable stay of the better part of a week.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

31 May 2022

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Amazing!

We absolutely loved our stay with Corinne and Norm! The place was spacious, comfortable, and beautiful! We loved our tour of their farm and tried fruits we'd never had before! Corinne is a genuine and incredible soul full of kindness and knowledge! We sincerely appreciated all of her time and teaching. Norm was also so funny and we could easily see he had a heart of gold! They were truly such amazing souls and we are grateful to have met them and of course stay at their place as well. They were indeed the best part of our stay! They certainly offer privacy if their guests would be the type to keep to themselves, however, we were eager to meet them and loved and appreciated their time and attention. We were so happy to make friends! When visiting, be sure to check out the local farmer's market down the street on Tuesdays! The sense of community is beautiful! Be sure to remain present in the moment and take in all the beauty, wealth of knowlege, and serenity this place and these people have to offer. It's truly amazing and life changing =)

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

21 Mar 2022

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Perfect start to a Big Island getaway

We have visited the big island many times, but never stayed on the Hamakua side before. This was the perfect place from which to explore the area. We had the entire ground floor to ourselves, including a large bedroom suite with sliding glass door access to the pool just steps outside. There was also a full kitchen stocked with everything we needed, plus a dining room, living room, laundry room...the place is huge! Corinne and Norm were the most gracious and interesting hosts--they went out of their way to make us feel welcome and give us a personalized experience. I mentioned that we were vegans, and Corinne made us some amazing vegan chili one night! The atmosphere was so peaceful and chill, just what we needed to unwind and get into the aloha vibe. We learned a lot and got to sample many delicious fruits, nuts, honey, and much more. We can hardly wait for another visit! -Aloha and mahalo! Kim and Steve

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Jo G., Santa Fe, New Mexico

9 Jan 2022

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Paradise Found

What can we say? Not only did we find paradise, but we also found adorable children to play with, and a wonderful family with whom we plan to stay in touch. Norman and Corinne are wonderful, generous hosts. Honey from their bees, fresh fruit on their farm, home-made sticky rice mochi at the neighborhood Farmer's Market. I am going through withdrawal at this very minute. Norman and Corinne, so lovely to have met you. What a wonderful, BEAUTIFUL place, and a wonderful, BEAUTIFUL family. Mahalo!!! Lisa and Dan

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bret A.

17 Dec 2021

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Amazing piece of heaven

First of all, our hosts where very friendly and kind making sure we felt welcome. The place was clean and inviting with more than we expected. We loved the normal life of the farm and where able to relax. Near the end of our stay we called it home. I loved the pool, its cooler water, refreshing to me swimming in alpine lake all summer. Our outmost respect to our hosts Corin and Norman, Thank you for sharing your piece of Heaven and giving us a wealth of information on the local fruits and trees. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Alice R.

4 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Getaway

Lovely weekend with my son at this beautiful property - the owners were friendly and kind. Good access to both Volcano NP and Kohala Coast.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by CORINNE ALLAIN

Aloha, I am Corinne, born in New England and moved to Hawaii in 2010 after visiting some friends. I love sharing this beautiful property with guests. I like to hear how they are in awe when they take the tour of the land.

Why they chose this property

When I first toured the land it was as if I had entered the Garden of Eden. The setting is gorgeous, representing traditional Hawaii with ocean and mountain views. This is living the Aloha lifestyle. My neighbors are wonderful people

What makes this property unique

This home is spacious, quiet and has a secure entrance. You're able to pick fresh fruit daily and learn what each one is on the tour (when they are in season). You can dine in and relax in your full-service kitchen. Strolling the food forest here will inspire your creativity and deepen your sense of peace, relaxation and rejuvenation.

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English

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