Blossom J.
March 2025
We had an awesome stay at this location! Everything about it from the little touches to the first edition books, and the quaint touches were top-notch. We would recommend this to anyone!
Daniel M.
March 2025
Had a great time!
Ann O.
February 2025
We loved the cottage. It felt like we were alone in a rain forest. The host thought of everything that we could possibly need. It is beautifully decorated. We enjoyed our stay.
Joseph M.
January 2025
Very attractive property on a quiet street. The grounds are beautifully cultivated. Host Jean has provided everything you need.The room is somewhat small but it is sufficient for 2 people. Close to town, about 35-40 minutes to Volcano National Park
Paula L.
January 2025
The lodging was spotless and comfortable. Welcoming touches of aloha awaited us; such as a refrigerated pitcher of water and water bottles, coconut water, coffee, cookies, and chocolates, ItfehomethoughtfutououThposs
Aubry C.
August 2024
We loved this little hidden cottage! It’s up away from Hilo town but close enough for shopping and restaurants. The cottage is set back from the main house so it’s very private. The garden is beautiful, serene & tropical. The decor is like a hotel cottage and the owner added touches to create an inviting stay. We’d stay again!
Christine F.
July 2024
We wanted someplace quiet and private, and this beautifully appointed cottage was absolutely perfect. It's tiny but had everything we could want, including its own lush garden with birdsong every morning and frog song every evening. The owner was very welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. If we come back to Hilo, we will definitely stay here again!
Noreen R.
June 2024
The cottage is in a quiet neighborhood. You need a car to get there but its not far from downtown.
The garden in front of the cottage is an impeccable oasis of tropical plants and birds, frogs and a koi pond. The inside matches the images from website and surpassed my expectations. The host is kind and gracious. You have your own parking spot and if you are returning at night there are lights on the path to the cottage. I can not wait to come back and stay there.
Steven C.
February 2024
Very cozy living space with all the amenities you could need. Jean was great with communication and check in/out instructions were very precise and easy to follow. Beautiful garden and lots of reccomendations for things to do on the island. Highly reccomend.
Jim D.
October 2023
The short version is everything was perfect.
Jean was an amazing host, very polite and answered all our questions. Good directions on how to get to the property and she met us there for check-in. She has an amazing yard with many different types of flowering plants. The backyard is filled with birds, and we enjoyed seeing doves and java sparrows every morning. The rental is very clean and in excellent shape, with everything needed to make it a home away from home during our vacation. The location was perfect, allowing just a short drive to downtown Hilo and the shoreline, but away from all the city noise and busy streets at the end of the day. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful, with only the sound of the frogs at night. Highly recommended and we would consider staying there again.
Julianne
August 2023
This is a small cottage next to a private residence in a residential neighborhood. Very cute, with a private entrance. Jean was there to meet us when we arrived and explained to us where everything was. The cottage is thoughtfully equipped and perfect for our needs. It’s a quick drive to shopping and restaurants as well as downtown Hilo. Very convenient if you have a car.
Mark H.
March 2023
All as advertised, Jean a great host, will stay again!
Amber W.
August 2022
The cottage is the perfect size and it’s lovely. The garden is amazing and beautiful to wander around in. The only thing I would say that is a downfall, is the birds. They are loud in the mornings.
Bob B.
July 2022
We had a great experience using this as a base for visiting family in the area. I would highly recommend this VRBO when looking to stay in the Hilo area. It is a very comfortable and quiet place .
We will surely use these accommodations again if available.
Richard
April 2022
clean and well maintained
Chana M.
October 2021
This is a beautiful cottage tucked away in a residential neighborhood. It comes with all the amenities needed for a short stay. Bed is comfortable, lots of towels, excellent kitchen amenities, and also a well designed living room and outdoor deck to relax or eat. It is designed for privacy. Excellent landscaping with a koi pond, fern groves and many flowering plants. Greeted every morning with the chirping of birds. The area is well lit and the owner provides all the information you need for a comfortable stay.
Terri V.
August 2021
I was traveling on business and this cottage had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The grounds are beautiful with loads of tropical flowers and a koi pond and the cottage itself is very well maintained, very clean and relaxing. There is no air conditioning if that is important to you, but the area is cool and has a nice breeze blowing which keeps the place cool. I would definitely return to this location for future trips.
Gail C.
March 2020
Cute clean lots of birds and flowers on the property
February 2020
Jean thoughtfully created a very warm, efficient small space with great charm and comfort for the guest. The kitchen was well stocked. the bed was comfortable and the location was convenient for exploring the area. Her "welcome package" of various food items to get you settled in was most appreciated. We enjoyed out stay.
Aimee W.
January 2020
This quaint little cottage sits just outside of the busy downtown Hilo area which makes it very quiet and relaxing. Jean was the perfect host. She checked me in quickly and then basically left me alone to enjoy my stay. She provided a picnic basket full of food upon my arrival which was very thoughtful. Also, after discovering that I had forgotten my toothbrush I was delighted to find that a travel toothbrush was waiting for me in the bathroom for just such an emergency! You can’t go wrong with this place.
December 2019
This guesthouse is in a quiet neighborhood just a few minutes drive from all the things we wanted to do in Hilo. It was nice to start every morning with breakfast on the lanai where we could enjoy the little sunken garden.
Richard K.
February 2018
We enjoyed our stay. Jean was very helpful. The cottage was well decorated and very clean.
Michaella D.
February 2018
The owner was extremely helpful and friendly, a welcome basket was provided that contained local food and essentials along with fresh fruit which was very thoughtful. It's not too far out of Hilo town and we had a hire car so it was a convenient drive to the volcano and other attractions.
This tiny house is a lovely place to stay surrounded by a beautiful garden with lots of local birds and a resident turtle.
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