Entire Place King Sized Bed
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
This private vacation cottage is set on a four-acre property in a quiet, tropical-rainforest setting in the Hawaiian Acres area. The listing describes the location as convenient between Hilo and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, with peek-a-boo ocean views and a cool, breezy feel at night.
Sleeping & Living
The cottage has a king bed in one bedroom and a queen bed in a separate upstairs loft, giving the two sleeping areas privacy from one another. A futon sofa, books, games, and a 55-inch smart TV in each sleeping area add options for relaxing indoors; the listing describes a digital library of more than 2,200 movies and over 375 TV series.
Kitchen & Dining
Guests have exclusive use of a kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, stove, microwave, cookware, dishes, and utensils, plus coffee and tea. Foodland grocery store is described as a few miles away, and nearby dining options include Ohia Lehua Cafe about 5.3 km away, Wyatt’s Place about 5.7 km away, and Kurtistown Cafe about 8.9 km away.
Outdoor Space & Amenities
A large wraparound lanai has outdoor dining seating, lounge chairs, and views of the night sky for stargazing; an outdoor grill and fire pit are also available. The property provides high-speed internet, smart-lock entry, beach chairs and towels, and an ironing board. There is no air conditioning, but the listing notes ceiling fans in both sleeping areas and multiple windows.
Area
The property is described as being between Hilo and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, with Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kilauea Caverns of Fire among the area’s natural attractions. Hilo International Airport is listed about 22.8 km away, while Waimea-Kohala Airport is about 80.9 km away.
Best for
This cottage suits families with older children or two couples who value separate sleeping areas, a private kitchen, and a quiet natural setting. It also works well for guests planning to explore the Hilo and volcano areas, with a lanai, grill, and fire pit for time back at the property.
Travel tips
Plan on arranging your own transportation: Hilo International Airport is listed about 22.8 km away, and the source describes the cottage as between Hilo and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. There is no air conditioning, so note the ceiling fans and breezy nights; use the smart-lock entry details provided for check-in. Foodland is described as a few miles away, and several cafes and restaurants are within roughly 5–13 km.
What guests say
The public rating is 5 from 2 reviews, a small sample. The supplied review excerpt describes the stay as preferable to a hotel, while also noting an unusual exterior-door arrangement involving a screen door at the laundry room. The excerpt was supplied twice, so there is limited evidence of broader recurring themes.
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