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Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate /Walk to the Botanic Gardens!

Cottage in Pepeekeo with kitchen and lanai

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
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Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
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Escape to Onomea Guest Suite, a serene country estate on 5 tropical acres in Hilo. Experience peaceful garden views of royal Poinciana trees and a lovely stone-tiled bath with high ceilings. Enjoy the covered lanai for dining or relaxing, plus nearby access to Hawaii Botanic Gardens and What's Shakin' Smoothie Stand.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 3570 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate /Walk to the Botanic Gardens!

Cottage in Pepeekeo with kitchen and lanai
This cottage features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The cottage features a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, plus a lanai and a Smart TV with a DVD player. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are among the other amenities available to guests.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to lanais. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Strictly Outside on lanai with all windows closed.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 570 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Strictly Outside on lanai with all windows closed.

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-095-813-2224-02, TA-095-813-2224-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Onomea Bay - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Onomea Tea Company Estate - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port of Hilo - 14 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. Ed's Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hive - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hilo Shark’s Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪What's Shakin' Smoothies - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate /Walk to the Botanic Gardens! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate /Walk to the Botanic Gardens! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate /Walk to the Botanic Gardens! ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate /Walk to the Botanic Gardens! ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate /Walk to the Botanic Gardens! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor, Onomea Bay and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. Onomea Tea Company Estate and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate /Walk to the Botanic Gardens! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a lovely studio with lots of privacy on a beautiful piece of property. The studio is very comfortable and nicely decorated. The location is a 12 minute drive into town. It is very close to the botanical garden, a delightful place to visit. Our host gave us good suggestions for restaurants and hikes. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nicely furnished, cozy studio bungalow in a beautiful, secluded garden setting. Nicely equipped kitchenette, relaxing seating area, and comfortable bed. Walk-in, open shower is impressive. Easy check-in, parking right in front, good communication with host. Fell asleep to frogs croaking and woke up to birds chirping. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, beautiful surroundings. The host was friendly and made the most of our stay; close to Hilo but away from all the lights and noise; would like to return there someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bela J.

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

Nice and peaceful.

Sweet place 7 mi outside of Hilo. Great attentive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cary J.

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

Beautiful property

We all had a great stay there. Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay. It was perfect for us
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a fantastic property- beautiful, scenic,peaceful idyllic, and lots of nature. This is a very comfortable guest house, with nice amenities The hosts were very friendly, and helpful, we would definitely stay here again, and recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Garden cottagr

A beautiful garden cottage on part of a well kept estate in a beautiful setting conveniently located just outside Hilo. A smartly designed space that comes with many extras, such as beach towels, chairs, and snorkelling equipment along with a number of cooking appliances and a BBQ.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Paradise Retreat

We had the best stay. Our host were gracious and accommodating. The location and property were all that were promised. It was such a beautiful place to just relax and rest. It was so quiet and peaceful, I could’ve stayed there much longer than our three days. We look forward to returning in the next time we come to Hilo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful cottage, quiet relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
this place was paradise . we had a great stay , will definitely recomend to my friends, never even locked the door the host was wonderful . we had breakfast and dinner on the lanai had a visit from the local chicken's the birds i cant describe how peaceful this place is.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter v.

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

Superstars

Wonderful location, amazing accommodation, unquestionably the best of the Big Island. We will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Wonderful Stay

Would recommend to anyone. We enjoyed every aspect of our stay. Randall provided some great recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn B.

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

Beautiful and comfortable

Our group (3 adults) had a great time staying here for 2 nights. I only wish we could have stayed longer! Definitely the most peaceful place I stayed in Hawaii.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim v.

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

Away from the crowds

This was the perfect place to escape the Big Island crowds. Very quiet and wonderful place to relax.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely and well supplied
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henriette A.

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

Oasis in Hilo

Beautiful, peaceful and relaxing. Lovely hosts
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha S., Santa Fe, New Mexico

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

Beautiful view

Well located for visiting Hilo, Volcano, many other sites on the Hamakua coast. The host, Randall, is exceedingly helpful and friendly. The cottage perfect for a couple. We often did not wish to leave the view from the lanai.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
About 10-15 min from Hilo, it was a beautiful and relaxing oasis. Just off the scenic drive and near the botanical gardens, not far from many other attractions. Thoughtful touches like beach towels, umbrella, hangers, and reusable shopping bags. Great retreat with welcoming hosts. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

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

Pleasant experience

Beautiful property. Quiet and peaceful. Far enough away from town yet close enough to all amenities and activities. Very convenient. Our host Randall accommodated our every need.and provided wonderful local insight into hidden gems and attractions. We would definitely recommend this lovely studio to anyone wishing to visit this side of the Island.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Comfortable, private stay with beautiful sunrises!

The Garden Cottage was everything advertised and more! Conveniently located for several tourist activities including Volcanoes National Park, Hawaiian Botanical Garden, Onomea Bay, impressive waterfalls, horseback riding and more. The host was very accommodating with great recommendations for restaurants and activities. Highly recommend! Thank you for a peaceful and relaxing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wojciech K.

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

Recharge your batteries!

Stay here to truly recharge your batteries! The room was clean and the garden is very beautiful and peaceful. The host, Randall, was very friendly and helpful. We had a great vacation.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Guest House in Paradise

Simple Elegance. This roomy studio on 5 glorious acres just north of Hilo is in a neighborhood of estates. Breakfast on the east facing lanai features a private, park like view with dazzling shafts of morning light through the trees, a chorus of forest birds, and a peak at the ocean just 20 steps into the yard. It is peaceful. The kitchen served us well. The bathroom has a gigantic, stonework stand up shower. The bed sleeps great. Parking is right at the door. Hosts Randall and Donna are wonderful.We loved our walks in the neighborhood, no traffic. The Tropical Botanical Garden is minutes down the hill and that visit was our pinnacle experience on the island. Waterfalls, Plants, and Whales, oh my!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

This place was beautiful. Donna the owner was gracious and accommodating. I was overwhelmed by the detail in the construction and the quality of the workmanship and materials they used. The shower alone is worth the rental. This is what we expected when we came Hawaii, gracious host amazing palm trees truly the Aloha feeling.

10/10 Excellent

Kristofer N.

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

Great location, wonderful hosts

Randall and Donna were absolutely wonderful - both in advance communication and informative chats when we arrived. Randall provided several excellent recommendations for local sites to visit. The property is well situated - 5 minutes from the Hawaiian Botanical Gardens, 10-15 minutes from Hilo and about 45 minutes from Waipio Valley/Honoka’a. The bathroom/shower - with vaulted ceiling and large windows made it feel like taking an outdoor shower. Highly recommend this property if you are looking for something different from the resort experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023