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Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm - Pineapple Cottage

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Watching the sunrise over the ocean, from the hanging bed, is a favorite.
Your fully equipped cottage.
Pineapple Cottage, come and make yourself at home.
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Sunrise in your rocker is a highlight for many guests!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Hakalau, HI
  • Place, Hakalau Beach Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Zip Isle Zip Line
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, World Botanical Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm - Pineapple Cottage

Opened for guests in 2010, the original HULILI FARM COTTAGE (pronounced who-lee-lee) has welcomed so many wonderful guests that it became time to enable more people to enjoy the farm. Introducing Pineapple Cottage! Please check out our reviews for the original cottage (listing #269536) and our new Treehouse (listing #4108089) to see which cottage best suits your needs.
Guests rave about the 'SWEEPING, UNSPOILED, TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY VIEW' in every direction! The sun and moon rise over the ocean as you watch the wonders unfold from your comfy rocking chair OR swinging bed on the lanai. Birdsong is the beautiful sound track on this private farm located at the end of a dead end country road. Relax as you walk through the orchards and please, sample the when it is best!
The COTTAGE is bright, clean, and newly furnished with all you will need. The master suite offers a KING size 'sleep number' bed with dual controls for firmness. A FULL size futon is inside, and outside on the LANAI is the QUEEN size 'HANGING BED'. (This bed has become a favorite with our guests, who sleep, nap, read and talk while swaying in the breeze, taking in the beauty.) Walk-in shower and pedestal sink in the cottage bath. Laundry facilities, with all supplies, are available for our guests and just steps away from the cottage.
Behind the cottage is our citrus grove, where lemons, limes and oranges can be found in abundance, while the lychee orchard drops off in front of you. There’s almost always a stalk of “apple” bananas hanging on the lanai, and don’t forget the pineapples growing along one side. Bring some groceries and you are ready to settle in.
We encourage you to take the time to read our 160 FIVE STAR REVIEWS for our original listing. They paint a true picture of their stay at Hulili Farm. Here is seclusion, peace and quiet on a tropical farm 'paradise'.
The ultimate guidebook: 'HAWAII, THE BIG ISLAND REVEALED' is in the cottage for your use while exploring.

While most guests come to the farm to get away from their busy lives, for those who still want to maintain some connection, we have recently updated our internet and now offer fiber-internet on the farm. But we won’t tell your boss that!

Have fun!
Our Aloha,
Todd and Madeleine

This is a hosted property.
Hawaii Tax ID: W26075590-01

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About the area

Hakalau

Hakalau is home to this cottage. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Palace Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include World Botanical Gardens and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and Onomea Tea Company Estate.
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Hakalau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hakalau Beach Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Zip Isle Zip Line - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • World Botanical Gardens - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Akaka Falls State Park - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 15 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Na’au - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Ed's Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hive - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪What's Shakin' Smoothies - ‬14 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an idyllic place to stay. The cottage was well appointed, the farm was beautiful and it was so peaceful. It was lovely being off the beaten path but still close to Hilo and many sights and activities. Hoping to return to this wonderful place.
Sunrise view from outside the cottage.
The lychee ripening on the tree.
Even on cloudy days the view from the lanai was pretty.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May, 2026
Thank you so much! It makes us so happy to see guests like yourselves enjoy all the farm has to offer! We hope you make it back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was fantastic. Quick communication at every request! The property is incredible!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May, 2026
Thank you so much! We do love hosting great guests! Safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We especially enjoyed picking ( and eating) oranges, lemons, and limes! Very peaceful and quiet, great place to slow down our pace.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar, 2026
The citrus feels like it lasts forever some years! So pleased you got to enjoy some!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jhie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay at this amazing location. Wonderful hosts and cute cottage with everything need. Kids had a ball!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan, 2026
It’s always great to see kids enjoy the farm! Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic setting, very private cottage, had everything we needed. Host was fabulous and let us wander the farm. Loved the lanai for reading overlooking the ocean in the late afternoons.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2026
We love it when guests explore the farm and discover new fruits! Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! It's charming and the view is awesome. Fresh homemade muffins awaited us and fruit was delivered to the porch -- a tropical fruit we'd never tried or heard of! Handy laundry only a few steps away. GREAT location! Feels so private! We enjoyed several BEAUTIFUL sunrises from the swinging outside bed. Magical. Nice bedroom inside too. Lots of hot water and water pressure. Fully equipped kitchen. Only about 20 minutes from Hilo. Plenty of TV channels and strong internet connection. LOVED IT!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May, 2026
We really appreciate your thorough and honest review! Thank you! I’m so pleased you got to enjoy so much of the Big Island! Mahalo!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcome.The cottage is in great condition.Everything works fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar, 2026
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anja N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful stay! Love the hosts! Very accommodating to our needs on our stay! Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peyton G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this secluded cottage, would hightly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2025
Thank you so much! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the cottage!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is the literal definition of paradise.Everything was perfect, thank you so much Madeleine.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan, 2026
Thank YOU! We’re so pleased you enjoyed paradise!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was perfectly equipped. Such a quiet, private and peaceful setting. Hosts added extra touches that made it over and above expectations.
Morning sunrise
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan, 2026
We really appreciate your review! Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of heaven!

This place was perfect. We slept on the hanging bed every night and it was so peaceful. Waking up naturally to the sunrise was so refreshing and we felt incredibly well rested every morning! This is a must stay place in my opinion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much! We love it when guests embrace the outdoor hanging bed and get to enjoy those beautiful sunrises. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location and stay

Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May, 2023
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and perfect

Just as described, very nice, serene
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2025
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunrise, Sounds, and Secluded

We enjoyed the beautiful ocean sunrise sitting on the lanai while watching the birds fly from tree to tree. The sounds of frogs and birds abound in this lush environment. The cottage is well appointed and meets all your needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your review! We're delighted that you got to enjoy the beauty of the tropics at Hulili Farm! Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sephra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

It was such a beautiful and peaceful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb, 2024
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the serenity and beauty of the setting, and the guidance on the wonderful fruits on the farm! Communication and welcome from Madeleine was excellent, despite her and her family being away for the duration of our stay. A beautiful spot, well maintained, with lots of thoughtful touches. We loved having breakfast with the geckos, the duck, the dogs and Winston the cat! Only one small suggestion for improvement - a larger/more effective mosquito net for the outdoor bed would be appreciated! Overall a fantastic stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic cottage

We loved staying here. The cottage is very rivate and the farm is very relaxing.At night you’ll be serenaded by coqui frogs and geckos.Great view for sunrise each day and lots of birds to watch on the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb, 2025
Thank you! Those sunrises really are something! We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melik S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place for a peaceful getaway

Our family really enjoyed our stay here. Madeleine is a great host. The cottage has a mesmerizing view, clean and has everything you need when you are away from home. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2024
Thank you! Coming during lychee season is always a treat. We’d love to welcome you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sudipta S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place!

Lovely cottage in a fantastic location. everyone in our family loved it and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2022
Thank you! Safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love Pineapple House!

Our 2nd visit was just as wonderful and relaxing as the first. Great property, hosts, and experience. Can't wait for our next trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan, 2024
Lookin forward to welcoming you again! Safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Second Visit

This was our second stay at the Pineapple Cottage and it was just as magical as the first. We spent hours lounging on the hanging bed on the lanai and eating fresh fruit and poke bowls. It was just the relaxing stay we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2024
So pleased you got to relax again! We look forward to your next stay! Madeleine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gianna and Charlie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing special spot.

The hosts are gracious and very welcoming. If you’re looking for that intimate, indoor outdoor big island experience, this might be the place for you. Very peaceful and an excellent place for meditation or grounding with the Hawaiian lands. Take the time to slow down and really soak it in Mahalo
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2025
Thank you so much! We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful people

The area looks beautiful and we were blessed to have such wonderful hosts for our honeymoon. Could not give higher praise.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Feb, 2025
Thank you so much! We’re so thankful you chose to celebrate your honeymoon at Hulili farm!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shawna h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbelievable

We loved our hosts and the accommodations. This is a gem of a place to stay on the big island. Thank you for such a great stay!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May, 2023
Thank you! We hope you make it back!
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