Sweet Cottage, Magical Grottos and Stunning Coastline in Kehena, Hawaii
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Setting
Sweet Cottage is a tropical, rustic getaway in the Hawaiian Acres area, described as about 45 minutes from Hilo. Its defining feature is a natural, tree-filled setting: floor-to-ceiling living-room windows look onto a grotto shaded by a canopy of giant trees.
Cottage
The cottage accommodates two guests and has one bedroom with a spacious queen-size canopy bed, plus a sunken living room. Exposed wooden beams and aqua and tangerine accents give the interior a distinctive rustic-tropical character. Linens, towels, and beach towels are provided.
Kitchen & Outdoor Spaces
A fully equipped kitchen includes an oven, stove, refrigerator, and two-basin sink for preparing meals. There is also a large deck built among the tree branches, furnished with a table and chairs. An outdoor shower sits beside a large mango tree, and the property uses a composting toilet.
Nature & Nearby
The cottage is described as within walking distance of a clothing-optional black-sand beach. Whales are often seen offshore during winter months. Free parking is available, and Hilo International Airport is listed 37,603 meters away.
Connectivity
DSL Wi-Fi is provided, with the source describing it as suitable for video conferencing and remote work. The setting is closely surrounded by plants and wildlife, including frogs, insects, and birds noted by a guest.
Best for
This cottage is best suited to couples seeking a private, nature-centered stay, with a queen-size canopy bed, a shaded grotto view, and a deck among the trees. It may also suit travelers who want a self-catering base near a clothing-optional black-sand beach and are comfortable with eco-friendly facilities such as a composting toilet and outdoor shower.
Travel tips
A car is likely useful for getting around; free parking is provided, and Hilo is described as about 45 minutes away. Hilo International Airport is listed 37,603 meters from the property. Bring an open mind about outdoor living: the shower is outside, the toilet is composting, and one guest noted uncertainty about the shower's hot water.
What guests say
The single supplied review praises the property's beauty and its appeal as a place for a couple to connect with nature. The guest especially enjoyed the outdoor shower and described frogs, insects, and birds as part of the stay's nighttime and morning atmosphere. They said the natural setting may not suit travelers who do not enjoy nature. The guest was unsure how to get hot water in the shower but noted they had not asked, so this is an individual observation rather than an established recurring issue.
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