Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate \/Walk to the Botanic Gardens!
About this cottage rental
Aloha! Our country estate is in Onomea, 6 miles north of Hilo, on 5 tropical acres with garden and ocean views. Onomea Guest Suite is a private cottage with garden views of flowering royal Poinciana trees, sweeping monkey pod trees, mango, lychee, mountain apple trees, coconut palms, and many varieties of other palms. The most repeated description by our guests is 'peaceful'. The suite has a studio layout... bedroom, living room and kitchenette all in one ample main space, and a lovely stone-tiled bath with high ceilings and gorgeous light. Guests love the shower which feels like its outdoors because of all the high windows above the shower space. The covered lanai is enjoyable rain or shine for dining or relaxing. Our royal palm-lined road is one of the loveliest in all of Hawaii. Artists frequently come to paint it! Within walking distance is the old donkey trail to Onomea Bay, a breathtaking bay along the old Scenic Highway. You can also walk to the Hawaii Botanic Gardens and What's Shakin' Smoothie Stand (fresh fruit smoothies, wraps, sandwiches, coffee, tea.....)and by car, we are equi-distant to Volcano National Park, Waipio Valley and Mauna Kea Visitors Center, just of many other attractions in the area. (see more below at 'Things to Do'). A queen bed, plus a twin bed provides a comfortable sleeping for up to three. The kitchenette has enough cooking appliances that you won't miss the stovetop or oven. You'll find the barbecue on your lanai and many kitchen appliances on the countertop or in the cabinets. (Don't forget to READ OUR REVIEWS!!) A few notes about our guest suite....and us! ....... Our guest space was completed in March 2011, a project lovingly created over two years. The bathroom and shower are wheelchair accessible and there are no steps between parking and entry to suite. My wife and I live in the main house which is an entirely separate building attached by a breezeway and a central courtyard with a fishpond and burbling fountain. I am usually available to help you with directions, dining suggestions or simply to come up with extra pillows! By car, within 10 minutes, are the magnificent 419 foot high Akaka Falls, the charming village of Honomu; and the nearby city of Hilo, center of commerce on the east slope of Mauna Kea and home to the renowned Hilo Farmers Market. Some other activities we recommend you think about during your stay, here on the east side of the Island of Hawaii...... Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden (1.3 miles away and a lovely walk on country roads), Volcano National Park, horseback riding in Kohala or Waipio Valley; a zipline adventure; several nearby beach parks, (Richardsons, Carlsmith, Honolii), Liliokulani Park and Japanese garden, Akaka Falls, Rainbow falls (there are a host of other waterfalls you'll see driving along the Hamakua coast) snorkeling, photography, hiking; bird watching; a visit to the 13,980 foot summit of Mauna Kea where 12 international telescopes are redefining our understanding of the heavens the Lyman Museum, the Tsunami Museum, the Hilo zoo, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut farm and factory, the lovely scenic highway(walking distance from us) and the old 'red road'.... both bring to life a Hawaii long gone in most other parts of Hawaii. If your dates are flexible, you can see our calendar if you scroll down past the photos of the suite. Please check the calendar for availability and contact us about any questions. Mahalo! GE and TA Tax Number: TA-095-813-2224-01 GE-095-813-2224-02
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Map of Big Island, HI
Cottage in Big Island, HI
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
$$$$
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(134 Reviews)
10.0
My husband, five year old and I stayed here for 3 days. We really enjoyed our stay! It was a beautiful open floor plan, artistic decor with big slider windows leading out to the patio. At night there was a wonderful cross breeze and sounds of geckos and coqui frogs floating on that breeze. It was in a convenient spot, not directly in town but close enough to go out for food, drinks, beaches, etc. The owners were kind and quiet. Their dog was such a sweetheart, our daughter loved the encounters with him and the chickens! Beds were comfortable, shower was pretty amazing. Amenities were as described just read them over. Kitchen has no oven but we got by just fine w their electric appliances for cooking. I would highly recommend this space for a small family or couple.
10.0
Well located for visiting Hilo, Volcano, many other sites on the Hamakua coast. The host, Randall, is exceedingly helpful and friendly. The cottage perfect for a couple. We often did not wish to leave the view from the lanai.
5.0
Randall and Donna were absolutely wonderful - both in advance communication and informative chats when we arrived. Randall provided several excellent recommendations for local sites to visit.
The property is well situated - 5 minutes from the Hawaiian Botanical Gardens, 10-15 minutes from Hilo and about 45 minutes from Waipio Valley/Honoka’a.
The bathroom/shower - with vaulted ceiling and large windows made it feel like taking an outdoor shower.
Highly recommend this property if you are looking for something different from the resort experience!
5.0
Would recommend to anyone. We enjoyed every aspect of our stay. Randall provided some great recommendations.
5.0
Stay here to truly recharge your batteries! The room was clean and the garden is very beautiful and peaceful. The host, Randall, was very friendly and helpful. We had a great vacation.
5.0
Lovely and well supplied
5.0
About 10-15 min from Hilo, it was a beautiful and relaxing oasis. Just off the scenic drive and near the botanical gardens, not far from many other attractions. Thoughtful touches like beach towels, umbrella, hangers, and reusable shopping bags. Great retreat with welcoming hosts. Highly recommend!
5.0
What a beautiful property! Waking to the saffron finches and cardinals is an experience we will never forget. The apartment was well designed and extremely comfortable, with everything we needed to have a wonderful time in Hilo. Preparing Randell and Donna were gracious and helpful hosts. Make sure you check out Carlsmith Beach, the botanical gardens and the four mile "scenic route." Can't wait to come back!
5.0
Wonderful cottage, quiet relaxing atmosphere
5.0
Beautiful, peaceful and relaxing. Lovely hosts
5.0
It's the cottage our hearts. We love it.
Randall was so very nice.
I won't say everything more, because it speaks for it self.
5.0
The Garden Cottage was everything advertised and more! Conveniently located for several tourist activities including Volcanoes National Park, Hawaiian Botanical Garden, Onomea Bay, impressive waterfalls, horseback riding and more. The host was very accommodating with great recommendations for restaurants and activities. Highly recommend! Thank you for a peaceful and relaxing stay!
5.0
Our group (3 adults) had a great time staying here for 2 nights. I only wish we could have stayed longer! Definitely the most peaceful place I stayed in Hawaii.
5.0
This was the perfect place to escape the Big Island crowds. Very quiet and wonderful place to relax.
5.0
The Garden Suite was exactly as described in the listing and the pictures showed clearly what to expect. We stayed two full weeks and had a wonderful time using the location as a base from which to see the Big Island. The beds were very comfortable and the morning sunshine through the trees made the beginning of every day special. The Suite is very well-equipped, private and Randall goes the extra mile to make sure you are comfortable and have everything you need for a perfect vacation. He is also available to answer questions and offer suggestions for day trips. His generosity and attentiveness made our stay delightful. If you love the experience of staying in a sub-tropical rainforest along with all the creatures found there, this may be the Big Island place you have dreamed of finding.
5.0
Randall is an accessible and welcoming host. The Garden Suite is a well constructed and beautifully appointed place. It has everything we needed for our four night stay. A location is ideal - very quiet yet close to Hilo, waterfalls and the botanical garden.
5.0
Stunning sunrises from the lanai, and a beautiful space to enjoy the islands! Spacious bathroom and nice open layout for the main room. We loved that our stay felt very private away from the hustle and noise of the city even though Hilo was a short 15 minutes away. Would definitely stay again, and highly recommend!
5.0
Good value. Host was kind and thoughtful. Went out of his way to make our stay comfortable.
5.0
This is a beautiful location. We only stayed two nights and pretty much were on the go the whole time. So, we basically only showered and slept. But, it was very peaceful and I loved hearing all the surrounding sounds of nature. Would definitely recommend.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay here. The property was perfect for my husband and myself. The house has beautiful views and it was a great location to explore the island. The owners were very helpful and friendly.
5.0
Beautiful and peaceful
This is a beautiful location. We only stayed two nights and pretty much were on the go the whole time. So, we basically only showered and slept. But, it was very peaceful and I loved hearing all the surrounding sounds of nature. Would definitely recommend.
5.0
Beautiful Stay!
We had a wonderful stay here. The property was perfect for my husband and myself. The house has beautiful views and it was a great location to explore the island. The owners were very helpful and friendly.
5.0
Truly peaceful and relaxing. Great location, fantastic space and the rain and birds made it magical!!
5.0
Perfect, serene garden getaway!
Truly peaceful and relaxing. Great location, fantastic space and the rain and birds made it magical!!
5.0
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed staying at this little cottage in the jungle! Randall and Donna were so nice and helpful. It surely is a little slice of paradise! Even though we didn't do any cooking there was just what you would need to cook a nice meal. So much to do on the big island, would definitely stay again if we get the chance!
4.0
My wife and I stayed here for 3 days during our honeymoon trip to the Hawaiian islands. We wanted to visit Hawai'i because of all the awesome outdoor adventures that are unique to the island. Our favorite things were the Mauna Kea summit tours with stargazing, the volcano national park, and visiting Laupahoehoe point. Randall and Donna's property was a good location which allowed us to travel to all of these amazing places. The studio room itself was great and the property was very peaceful. We both slept great each night. Randall was always available to help with any questions and his dog E'hu would happily greet us everytime we are returned to the property.
5.0
Beautiful location!!
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed staying at this little cottage in the jungle! Randall and Donna were so nice and helpful. It surely is a little slice of paradise! Even though we didn't do any cooking there was just what you would need to cook a nice meal. So much to do on the big island, would definitely stay again if we get the chance!
4.0
3 Nights in Hilo
My wife and I stayed here for 3 days during our honeymoon trip to the Hawaiian islands. We wanted to visit Hawai'i because of all the awesome outdoor adventures that are unique to the island. Our favorite things were the Mauna Kea summit tours with stargazing, the volcano national park, and visiting Laupahoehoe point. Randall and Donna's property was a good location which allowed us to travel to all of these amazing places. The studio room itself was great and the property was very peaceful. We both slept great each night. Randall was always available to help with any questions and his dog E'hu would happily greet us everytime we are returned to the property.
5.0
Our stay was excellent. This is a nice quiet, secluded place to come home to after a day exploring Volcanoes, Hilo, or other parts of the east side of the island. Randall was extremely helpful with places to see and eat at while we stayed, and also very accommodating. Thank you so much!
5.0
Beautiful place
Our stay was excellent. This is a nice quiet, secluded place to come home to after a day exploring Volcanoes, Hilo, or other parts of the east side of the island. Randall was extremely helpful with places to see and eat at while we stayed, and also very accommodating. Thank you so much!
5.0
Our stay was amazing. Randall was an awesome host and communicated very well and accommodating to some last minute changes. Quiet and relaxing place outside of Hilo town which was perfect for us.
5.0
Very impressive location and suite. Perfect for the two of us. Randall was very helpful with local information and very gracious in allowing us to have a couple of relatives join us for an evening get together.
5.0
Big Island 2021
Very impressive location and suite. Perfect for the two of us. Randall was very helpful with local information and very gracious in allowing us to have a couple of relatives join us for an evening get together.
5.0
Amazing
Our stay was amazing. Randall was an awesome host and communicated very well and accommodating to some last minute changes. Quiet and relaxing place outside of Hilo town which was perfect for us.
5.0
Great location just north of Hilo. Close enough downtown for great food, nearby waterfalls and black sand beach. Definitely a place to relax and enjoy what nature has to offer. Owners and their dog were great hosts. Can’t wait to come back soon!
5.0
Amazing place!
Great location just north of Hilo. Close enough downtown for great food, nearby waterfalls and black sand beach. Definitely a place to relax and enjoy what nature has to offer. Owners and their dog were great hosts. Can’t wait to come back soon!
5.0
Our stay on Hawaii
We were welcomed by our host Randall and met E’hu the dog. The grounds were beautiful, the bed was comfortable, and we cooked our meals with ease on the kitchen items provided. Randall went out of his way for us several times with a willing spirit.
5.0
Lovely property and gracious hosts! Couldn’t be happier with our stay.
5.0
We loved our stay. The room is exactly as described, our favorite feature was the oversized screen doors leading to the lenai. We enjoyed the sound of the birds and those pesky coqui frogs. The location is spot on, there are so many beautiful sights at your fingertips. Thank you!
5.0
Beautiful & charming stay near Hilo.
Lovely property and gracious hosts! Couldn’t be happier with our stay.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Big Island?
The average price for a rental in Big Island is $250 per night. This rental is $115 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate \/Walk to the Botanic Gardens! . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate \/Walk to the Botanic Gardens! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate \/Walk to the Botanic Gardens! ?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
Keep exploring
- Lake Tahoe Cabins
- Ruidoso Cabins
- Blue Ridge Cabins
- Estes Park Cabins
- Lake George Cabins
- Eureka Springs Cabins
- Branson Cabins
- Lake of the Ozarks Cabins
- Lake Arrowhead Cabins
- Lake Texoma Cabins
- Canyon Lake Cabins
- Sevierville Cabins
- Flagstaff Cabins
- Colorado Springs Cabins
- Hot Springs Cabins
- Bass Lake Cabins
- Buffalo River Cabins
- Possum Kingdom Lake Cabins
- Chattanooga Cabins
- Nashville Cabins
- Wears Valley Cabins
- Cloudcroft Cabins
- Deep Creek Lake Cabins
- Mammoth Lakes Cabins
- Anna Maria Islands Rentals
- Outer Banks Vacation Rentals
- Rosemary Beach Rentals
- Holden Beach Rentals
- Hilton Head Vacation Rentals
- Topsail Beach Rentals
- Kiawah Island Rentals
- Panama City Beach Rentals
- Ocean Isle Beach Rentals
- Folly Beach Rentals
- Dauphin Island Rentals
- Rehoboth Beach Rentals
- Bethany Beach Rentals
- Cape Cod Rentals
- 30A Rentals
- Seaside Florida Rentals
- Edisto Beach Rentals
- Fort Myers Beach Rentals
- Miramar Beach Rentals
- Port Aransas Rentals
- Emerald Isle Rentals
- Orange Beach Rentals
- Surfside Beach Rentals
- Hampton Beach Rentals
- Assateague Island Rentals
- Jacksonville Beach Vacation Rentals
- North Shore Vacation Rentals
- Ogunquit Vacation Rentals
- North Redington Beach Rentals
- Lido Key Vacation Rentals
- Sea Colony Rentals
- Pass A Grille Vacation Rentals
- Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals
- Vail Lodging
- Jackson Hole Lodging
- Winter Park Lodging
- Telluride Lodging
- Big Sky Rentals
- Aspen Lodging
- Park City Rentals
- Steamboat Springs Lodging
- Breckenridge Rentals
- Lake Tahoe Rentals
- Copper Mountain Lodging
- Mammoth Mountain Lodging
- Beech Mountain Rentals
- Crested Butte Rentals
- Sun Valley Lodging
- Keystone Lodging
- Taos Lodging
- Sugar Mountain Cabins
- Beaver Creek Lodging
- Deep Creek Lake Rentals
- Smith Mountain Lake Rentals
- Ocean Lakes Rentals
- Lake Anna Rentals
- Torch Lake Rentals
- Lake Winnipesaukee Rentals
- Norris Lake Rentals
- Lake Gaston Rentals
- Canyon Lake Rentals
- Lake Oconee Rentals
- Lake Wallenpaupack Rentals
- Lake Martin Rentals
- Lake Havasu Rentals
- Lake of the Ozarks Rentals
- Lake Michigan Vacation Rentals
- Lake Chelan Rentals
- Finger Lakes Rentals
- Lake Keowee Vacation Rentals
- Lake Conroe Rentals
- Lake Erie Vacation Rentals
- Lake Austin Vacation Rentals
- Sebago Lake Rentals
- Lake Tillery Rentals
- Keuka Lake Rentals