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Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai

Escape to a romantic haven with stunning sunrises & starry nights through royal palms

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Smart TV, books
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is SAR 521
SAR 1,053 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

About this property

Entire place

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

Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai

Situated on an 8.5 acre exotic fruit farm along the Hamakua Coast, Royal Palm Cottage will provide you real feeling of Hawaii country living. A view of Mauna Kea greets you as you drive up Chin Chuck Road, known for the well manicured, 10 acre farm lots. As you enter the estate you will marvel at the breathtaking views of mature Royal Palms, 30 foot tall Black Bamboo, ocean views and many tropical Hawaiian flowers. Famed Akaka Falls State park is just 6 miles away. The night skies are perfect for stargazing. As the sun rises, common country sounds of rain, roosters, cows, birds, owls, hawks, coqui frogs & dogs can be heard. We have a designated path with chairs set up for watching the sun rise. A boarding dog Kennel shares a portion of the property. Barking can be heard 8-10 am during feeding times or if wild pigs are roaming. It is best if our guests are lovers of dogs, man's best friend.

The evenings are perfect for star gazing thru the royal palms.

A Romantic, newly built private 1 bedroom, 1 bath with tiled shower, kitchenette, dinning area and living room will welcome you home after a day of exploring. Amenities include a Propane Fire pit, BBQ grill, dry sauna, Koa wood floors, queen bed, air conditioning, ceiling fan, sofa that converts to a single bed, dimmable lights and a private lanai. The colors are cool and relaxing for the nature enthusiast. Perfect for a lovely romantic retreat, anniversary, Honeymoon or just a visit on the Hamakua side of the Big island.

1 or 2 bed room cottage studio will be available to book 11-1-2022. inquire for details.

Just 15 miles from Hilo, 30 miles from Waipio Valley, 1 hour from the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Over 200 mature fruit trees are on property. Seasonal Lychee, Emperor Lychee, Rambuton, Mango, Mangosteen, Atemoya and Papaya will be included in the welcome/Breakfast fruit bowl. We may have a litter of puppies 2-3 times a year on the property. Puppy noises , some barking can be heard during business hours, feeding times 8-10. Smoking allowed on Lanai ONLY ( please close glass sliding door).

Property manager

Laurel Smithson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not 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.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside on the Lanai only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 650 sq ft (60 sq m)

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Room

Escape to your private oasis

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Microwave
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (38)
The price is SAR 563
SAR 1,169 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Escape to your private oasis

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: Pet must reside in Boarding kennel. $25 per night

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: let us know the ages.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 24
Note from host: $1200 SITE FEE charged.$300 security deposit.
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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-146-684-9792-01, TA-146-684-9792-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Royal Palm Cottage/sauna/akaka Falls/private Lanai Cottage
Royal Palm Cottage/sauna/akaka Falls/private Lanai Hakalau

About the neighborhood

Map
Hakalau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hakalau Beach Park - 7 min drive
  • Umauma Falls - 9 min drive
  • Akaka Falls State Park - 14 min drive
  • Akaka Falls - 14 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪What's Shakin - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blue Kalo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Umauma Experience - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Hamakua Heritage Corridor and within 3 mi (5 km) of Hakalau Beach Park and World Botanical Gardens. Zip Isle Zip Line and Kolekole Beach Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute rental in Hakalau
Cute rental unit on farm in Hakalau. Good for people who want to be in a less touristy country environment. Laurel was very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winona R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
House has charm. Beautiful area. New puppies are cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

li Zhong

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Royal Palms is “no ka oi”
My wife and I stayed at Royal Palms from November 8 to November 11 and had a wonderful time! Check in was very easy. A warm welcome note with a scrumptious fruit basket set a welcoming ohana feeling that was just right. The grounds and landscaping provided a lovely, tropical, and peaceful setting with relaxing nature sounds at night. The cottage decorum is elegantly casual with an awesome dry sauna and well appointed lanai. The Royal Palms cottage is definitely on our favorites list for big Island accommodations. Hosts Lauren and Kalani love this place and it shows! Aloha and mahalo nui!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Errol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is fantastic! We loved our stay here

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Hilo trip
Very quiet and peaceful and the host was very accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The room was impeccable with the most loving and discerning touches we could ask for.
The property, the tropical fruit grown on it, and the hosts themselves, were wonderful. We truly loved it all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and a little loud
The place is charming. The setting is beautiful and convenient for visiting the Hilo area. The fruit and banana bread are delicious. As advertised, there is a kennel on the property, and during our stay, the dogs (and frogs) were particularly loud during the night (new puppies). But Laurel kindly apologized, and the listing gives fair warning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

kathy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private and clean
We loved sitting on the deck in the mornings enjoying our coffee before heading out for a busy day with family. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I stayed here the end of April with my son, and it worked out very well. Weather was great. Location was peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L., Roseburg, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location, GREAT Cottage!
Was in a great location, super clean and comfortable. Host was so helpful, and her banana bread and fruit was the best. Mahalo for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vici V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful place
Laurel was a very friendly host. We enjoyed stay and the tour on the property, also the fruits Laurel provided to us. I highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay.
This was a perfect spot for us. Clean, well appointed and lots of kind touches. Hosts were great and we would definitely recommend this place to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful cottage
close to Akaka falls, Town of hilo was ~ 1/2 hour away. beautiful yard with those tall palm trees! wish we had more time to spend on the Big Island! Owner greeted us on arrival and also left us fresh fruit too! The house is cozy and clean. please leave your shoes outside as to not get the house dirty. only thing- if you come back in the evening, there are bugs, so close the door right away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

eden n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quick and easy stay
We only stayed one night as our trip was short but the process was seamless, the cottage was clean, well organized and nicely stocked. yard was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rayshaun R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Experience!
We were greeted with a tray of fruit that included a welcome note and some delicious food stuffs that made us feel welcomed & comforted right away! The giant trees and greenery on the property makes you feel what it’s truly like to be in Hawaii. The space is very clean, the rules/expectations are fair. I would recommend this location 10/10 to any of my loved ones. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Hosts and Serene Space & Dry Sauna!
Laurel was easy to work with, helpful and gave a lovely tour of her property. My favorite parts include the aisle of tall palms, the sound of the rain, frogs, and birds at night, and of course enjoying the sauna. Mahalo nui loa!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful getaway!
Lovely grounds and lovely home. Nice short drive from Hilo. We had a marvelous time and appreciated the generosity of our hosts. They left fresh fruit for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M., Port Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
We enjoyed our stay at the Royal Palm Cottage to explore the wet side. Lots of activites, highlights include the fruit basket, bioreserve, carlsmith, Pauls Place, Papaaloa Country Store (pizza & music), rainfall at night, and the lovely gardens at the cottage. Laurel is very accommodating. Many thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

john m., santa monica

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant and clean
We were very pleased with our stay. The unit was clean and comfortable and larger than we expected. We would stay again. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

kevin p., Scottsdale, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice cottage in the jungle
Nice place. Its a little far away from facilities but I liked the isolation. One thing : it can get noisy at night due to invasive coqui frogs, but that's life on this side of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
The property was exactly as described. Nice to be greeted with a bowl of fresh fruit and homemade bread. Beautiful setting. Laurel greeted us personally and made us feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Peaceful Getaway
It was a wonderful peaceful place. Everything was clean and well cared for. We had our little dog with us and there were many places to walk. We travel quite often and I pleasantly surprised by the price. We’d definitely go again.!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris R., Nevada City, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely estate
Royal Palms is a beautiful property with mature gardens. Cottage was well equipped with essential needs. Cottage is in close quarters with property owners residence but they were very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keysa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property + Cute Cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Royal Palms Cottage. It was very clean and had all accommodations listed in the description. It was neat and tidy and the bathroom was beautiful! Very close to Hilo and other surrounding attractions. We had wonderful days exploring and were able to come home to a comfortable place to relax for the evening. Thank you for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023