Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate/Walk to the Botanic Gardens! | Cottage in Hilo

9.8 (154 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  3 Guests
Pepeekeo Cottage | Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate/Walk to the Botanic Gardens!

1 Bedroom Cottage in Pepeekeo, Hilo

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.
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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

Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate/Walk to the Botanic Gardens! is located in Pepeekeo. Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate/Walk to the Botanic Gardens! provides accommodation, featuring Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, Designated Smoking Area, among other amenities. This Cottage features Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, Designated Smoking Area, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate/Walk to the Botanic Gardens! has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 3 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Pepeekeo has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Pepeekeo, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers
Parking
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
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
  • Note from host: Strictly Outside on lanai with all windows closed.
  • Designated smoking areas
Activities
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Video library
General
  • Unit size: 570 sq ft (53 sq m)
  • English
  • In the mountains
  • In a village
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • Near a zoo
  • Near a hospital
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • 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

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:30 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking allowed: in designated areas;strictly outside on lanai with all windows closed.

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number ge-095-813-2224-02, ta-095-813-2224-01 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

License number: GE-095-813-2224-02, TA-095-813-2224-01

Reviews

Karen
Sep 25, 2025 01:03:35 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Nicely furnished, cozy studio bungalow in a beautiful, secluded garden setting. Nicely equipped kitchenette, relaxing seating area, and comfortable bed. Walk-in, open shower is impressive. Easy check-in, parking right in front, good communication with host. Fell asleep to frogs croaking and woke up to birds chirping. Wonderful stay!
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