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Lovely garden cottage, Hamakua waterfall district, 100% solar

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1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 351 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Ocean view

About this property

Entire place

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

Lovely garden cottage, Hamakua waterfall district, 100% solar

Secluded Ohana (1/1 Cottage) with Superb Ocean Views on Gorgeous Hamakua Coast Estate – The Garden House Hideaway
Constructed of Indonesian hardwoods, this fully furnished Studio Ohana sits on the beautifully landscaped grounds of an estate overlooking the beautiful Hamakua Coast. Just 25 minutes from Hilo, the property enjoys sweeping views across fields and trees down to the ocean with spectacular sunrises. A variety of organic fruits, vegetables and exotic plantings fill this 3-½ acre property, and a small flock of sheep resides, picturesquely, in the pasture. A relaxing, aesthetic & truly Hawaiian experience, perfect for anyone seeking privacy & nature.

There is also a small coffee orchard. Guests are welcome to pick their own coffee beans in season to take home. They must be dried and roasted before ending up in your cup.

This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the splendor of one of the Big Islands premier – and most sought after – locations. . The estate is completely off-grid but with all amenities available for a luxurious ‘living green’ experience - a fully self sustaining property.

Proof of having received a covid vaccine is required.

Property manager

Owner, Mary

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Coffee grinder
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

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.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Unit size: 550 sq ft (51 sq m)

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Exterior detail

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

  • Ocean view
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (81)
The price is SAR 521
SAR 1,045 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 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-136-411-7504-01, TA-136-411-7504-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Ninole, HI

What's nearby

  • World Botanical Gardens - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Umauma Falls - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Kolekole Beach Park - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Akaka Falls - 17 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Port of Hilo - 30 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fifties Highway Fountain - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Kalo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Umauma Experience - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely garden cottage, Hamakua waterfall district, 100% solar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely garden cottage, Hamakua waterfall district, 100% solar?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely garden cottage, Hamakua waterfall district, 100% solar?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely garden cottage, Hamakua waterfall district, 100% solar located?

Located in the heart of Ninole, this golf apartment building is steps from Hamakua Heritage Corridor, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Umauma Falls and World Botanical Gardens. Zip Isle Zip Line and Kolekole Beach Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Lovely garden cottage, Hamakua waterfall district, 100% solar Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 149 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

thomas j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Wonderful place to experience Had a great time
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
We enjoyed staying at this property. Very nice set up, peaceful and quiet. Was a bit worried about no wifi, but mobile data worked great since there is a signal booster.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very convenient to Honoka' and other parts of Hawaii; internet connection was great.
We were delighted with Honoka'a and enjoyed an evening at a ranch west of Waimea, day trips to Kona, Hilo, a tropical garden, Hilo Farmer's market, and Captain Cook monument (for two of us hikers). The accommodations were great for 6 adults. Also enjoyed the oranges off the tree in the backyard.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday weekend in paradise
Mary’s cottage was the perfect place to call home for a birthday weekend where we wanted to unplug and refresh. Such a quaint space and a great location to explore the eastern side of the island. She had great recommendations and made us feel right at home.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tucked away
Beautiful cottage on a beautiful property with views down to the ocean. The grounds are exquisitely maintained with choice flowering trees, bushes and flowers. Inside the cottage was large and comfotable. We loved the indoor/outdoor bathroom! We had a wonderful visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Experiencing Hawaii’s natural beauty
My husband and I enjoyed our stay very much! Mary, our hostess was delightful, welcoming and helpful! The cottage was so tastefully done and it felt like we were in a park with beautiful foliage and flowers that Mary created! From the Tea Room, we saw beautiful sunrises over the ocean!! We would definitely love to stay there again🌺
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, idyllic setting with a beautiful view of the ocean.
The property is very well maintained, very clean, and Mary provided everything we could need during our stay. She was an excellent host, and the cottage was decorated to make us feel welcome and at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heaven on Earth
I took a 10-day solo trip to the big island for my 30th birthday. I wanted something that honored the natural beauty of Hawai’i. Mary’s Garden House hideaway was exactly that. The views from her lovely home were incredible and the location allowed me to see more of the east side of the island during this trip. I already can’t wait to return to see Hawai’i, Mary, and her sweet dog, Copper. A hui hou.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alvin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Want relaxing? This is it!
The cottage and host were wonderful.. very satisfied with our week on the Big Island! Alvin and Sarah
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cottage in a Spectacular Setting!!
Ninole Garden House Hideaway was everything we hoped it would be and more!! The ocean view is spectacluar and the grounds are incredible!! Mary is an amazing host and made our stay so enjoyable! The cottage is simply lovely and so very comfortable! My plan is rent this delightful off-grid cottage again in 2024!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
We so enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property. Mary and Copper were a delight, the property clean and beautiful. It’s everything we hoped for in a get away. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shauna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful hideaway!
Beautiful grounds, so many trees and flowers! unfortunately it rained our entire stay but we still had a good time. Mary was a very accommodating host. Lovely place.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise in the garden getaway
We couldn’t have asked for a better location and more gracious host. The garden getaway was a dream destination. We will be back!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feb 2024
We really enjoyed our stay at the Garden Cottage. A nice quiet place to relax after a day out and about. Cottage was about 20-25mins drive to Hilo. The instructions for getting to the cottage were very easy to follow and we had no problem getting there. Overall a very nice relaxing place to stay. Thanks Mary and Copper.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil Retreat
Perfect property to get away from it all! Well appointed studio guesthouse with access to tea house. Beautiful tropical setting in countryside. Wonderful host greeted us with a tour and fresh fruit and coffee from property in the guesthouse. Highly recommended for peaceful and quiet vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely wonderful opportunity to "reset" ourselves!
This hidden gem is a little off the beaten path, but so worth every bit! Cell phone coverage is spotty, depending on carrier, but the views and atmosphere more than made up for it! The owner, Mary, and her dog, Copper, were delightful and made our stay even more pleasant! 10/10 would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and Serene Stay
We really enjoyed our stay at Mary's garden cottage in Ninole. It's the perfect spot if you want to enjoy some quiet time and gorgeous view of the ocean. It was also a good experience for us to be "off grid" and be cautious of water and power usage. The cottage was well appointed and Mary was an excellent and interesting host. Also loved her well behaved dog, Copper! Click the button and stay!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Away from it all
This off grid garden hideaway was perfectly decribed by Mary, our host. We didn't mind being away from wifi or cell phone service; it was a relief. The cottage is lovely and nicely appointed and was far from the main road, so quiet. Thank you for your hospitality Mary!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michelle C.

Beautiful and relaxing getaway!
Mary has beautiful property and is a very nice host. She gave us a tour of her property and gave us our privacy for our stay. The home is well kept with a great outdoor shower! This vacation home is "off grid" so do not expect to be surfing the Internet or making calls. Great place to stay if you want to escape the busy city life and enjoy driving!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Selden H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special stat birth of Hilo
Lovely well furnished cottage and beautiful grounds complete with a gazebo. Mary is such a gracious host and helpful with any questions. My favorite was the wonderful outdoor shower surrounded by Hawaiian flowers and vegetation. It was good to get off the grid. Mary's use of solar panels and other energy saving strategies is impressive and we were most comfortable. Hope to go again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

kay g., Meridian , Id

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The real Hawaii
My husband and I loved this get-away. We had had several stresses going on and it was such a beautiful way to get away from it all. Kick back and revive. The pastoral setting was perfect for this girl who grew up on a farm and small town. Sometimes there is no better way to relax and get perspective than to get rid of the communication “stuff” we get so wound up in. We really can live without them——for awhile!!! Kay and Jim
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecil S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A tropical garden getaway
We very much enjoyed Mary and her dog Copper, at this unique off -grid garden cottage. This place is like staying at a botanical garden with a great pastoral view of the Pacific Ocean. Copper, a friendly dog in training to detect invasive plants, loves to greet upon arrival, as do the friendly goats and sheep. We experienced brilliant sunshine with cool, clean air, as well as refreshing rains. The cottage is uniquely constructed with tropical hardwoods, It is surrounded by abundant bird life and strikingly beautiful tropical flowers diligently maintained by Mary, our friendly host, who was always available to make sure we had a pleasant stay. This was a true Hawaiian experience away from the all too common tourist driven resorts. Mary and VRBO were the best.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful & Relaxing
We spent a wonderful week at the Garden Cottage. We checked in very late but had no trouble finding the property as Mary’s directions were very detailed. Mary and Copper were terrific hosts. We enjoyed walking the beautiful grounds with them, taking in views of the farm animals, fruit & coffee trees, and the ocean. The cottage itself was clean, comfortable, and generously sized for our party of 2. We were greeted upon entry with a basket of locally grown fruit and coffee grown on-site by Mary. The cottage is well stocked with kitchen utensils, books, board games, puzzles, beach towels, and snorkels. Our host was available every day if we had any questions or needed any local information to make our stay more pleasant. We enjoyed playing with Copper and helping out with his scent-training exercises. We were also delighted that we got to go for a walk with them at a local park. The location was ideal for us, with Hilo being a 25 minute drive south along the beautiful Hamakua Coast. Nearby Akaka Falls, Laupahoehoe Point, and Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden are not to be missed! The Pāpaʻaloa Country Store and Café is a short 10 minute drive north. The café has an extensive menu with live music Thursday through Saturday nights. The store itself has most everything you need if you if you don’t want to make the trip into Hilo. We would not hesitate to return to this lovely cottage when we visit the Big Island again!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Dmitry K.

Deeply disappointed
Unfortunately, we did not have a good experience during our stay at this property and left after just 10 hours. While clean and cozy, there were some aspects that we found to be badly misrepresented: There is no air conditioning, but only a single ceiling fan, and all doors and windows need to be open for there to be any air circulation. In addition to the shower, the toilet and sink are also located outside and are alternately surrounded by bamboo stalks and a shower curtain. Given that the property is solar powered and derives water from rainfall, there are significant restrictions on both electricity and water usage - the house rules limit showers and microwave use to 2-3 minutes, for instance. The property is not private and is directly adjacent to the owners home. There is no Internet or cell phone reception. This property is aptly described as off the grid and refers not to just a secluded getaway, but one where you need to be comfortable with an experience lacking modern conveniences. A few miscellaneous items to note: there are two large dogs and a cat that roam free and enter the property. The dogs are not trained. The road leading up to the property is unpaved and its use may be prohibited by the car rental agreement. Finally, it's worth noting that our attempts to reach a resolution with the property manager did not go well and we were forced into protracted conversations with the Home Away complaints department to obtain any sort of relief. Buyer beware...

10/10 Excellent

Kelley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a Fabulous Stay!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the beauty scenic property. Mary has created such a wonderful surrounding, full of calm and peacefully set against a picturesque backdrop. We were surrounded by nature, wildlife, and so many things to see and explore each day. Mary, herself, is amazing. We really enjoyed our time with her, visiting and learning about the community she's built and her fascinating life. And, she has the sweetest dog. We're so happy to have connected with her and glad to have made such a wonderful friend :) Our daughter loved the stay so much she didn't want to leave. We've moved around during our stay here on the Big Island staying at 3 different places, and she still says Mary's cottage stay is by far the best! If you visit Big Island, we'd highly recommend staying at Mary's beautiful retreat – It's a definitely must!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024