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Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai

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Royal Palm Grove. View from private lanai. Weddings Planned here.
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Foot path to pool from cottage.
Royal Palm Cottage thru the gardens
Cottage exterior- private Lanai and sauna

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Futons

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Tiled shower

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai

Situated on an 8.5 acre exotic fruit farm along the Hamakua Coast, Royal Palm Cottage will provide you real feeling of Hawaii country living. A view of Mauna Kea greets you as you drive up Chin Chuck Road, known for the well manicured, 10 acre farm lots. As you enter the estate you will marvel at the breathtaking views of mature Royal Palms, 30 foot tall Black Bamboo, ocean views and many tropical Hawaiian flowers. Famed Akaka Falls State park is just 6 miles away. The night skies are perfect for stargazing. As the sun rises, common country sounds of rain, roosters, cows, birds, owls, hawks, coqui frogs & dogs can be heard. We have a designated path with chairs set up for watching the sun rise. A boarding dog Kennel shares a portion of the property. Barking can be heard 8-10 am during feeding times or if wild pigs are roaming. It is best if our guests are lovers of dogs, man's best friend.

The evenings are perfect for star gazing thru the royal palms.

A Romantic, newly built private 1 bedroom, 1 bath with tiled shower, kitchenette, dinning area and living room will welcome you home after a day of exploring. Amenities include a Propane Fire pit, BBQ grill, dry sauna, Koa wood floors, queen bed, air conditioning, ceiling fan, sofa that converts to a single bed, dimmable lights and a private lanai. The colors are cool and relaxing for the nature enthusiast. Perfect for a lovely romantic retreat, anniversary, Honeymoon or just a visit on the Hamakua side of the Big island.

1 or 2 bed room cottage studio will be available to book 11-1-2022. inquire for details.

Just 15 miles from Hilo, 30 miles from Waipio Valley, 1 hour from the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Over 200 mature fruit trees are on property. Seasonal Lychee, Emperor Lychee, Rambuton, Mango, Mangosteen, Atemoya and Papaya will be included in the welcome/Breakfast fruit bowl. We may have a litter of puppies 2-3 times a year on the property. Puppy noises , some barking can be heard during business hours, feeding times 8-10. Smoking allowed on Lanai ONLY ( please close glass sliding door).

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About the area

Hakalau

Located in Hakalau, this cottage is in the mountains and by the sea. Pacific Tsunami Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Palace Theater and S. Hata Building. World Botanical Gardens and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
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Hakalau, HI

What's nearby

  • Hakalau Beach Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Zip Isle Zip Line - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • World Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Akaka Falls State Park - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 14 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Na’au - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Ed's Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hive - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪What's Shakin' Smoothies - ‬13 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accommodations and amenities were excellent. A very serene comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nora V K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and very clean property and very spacious and perfect parking and very accommodating and we had such a peaceful time!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr, 2026
We enjoy guests that find our Cottage relaxing, comforting and peaceful. So nice to talk with you and welcome you back any time. Highly recommend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable relaxing stay. Love clean cotton sheets! The complimentary fruit platter and banana bread was amazing. Definitely, we'll be coming back and staying there. Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking was so easy. The cottage is as clean as can be. Our hosts responded to every question in the most rapid and helpful way. We left something behind but their rapid communications really saved our trip. Top marks all around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean comfortable space, great recommendations for places to visit nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your communication.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laurel was extremely gracious and so kind. The space was very welcoming and the perfect vacation getaway. Very clean and comfortable space as well. I can’t imagine a hawaii vacation anywhere else!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb, 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay in Hawaii and the Royal Palm Cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay! The hosts were fantastic and the amenities were as described. The area is very private and quiet, we didn’t mind the occasional barking from kennel when we walked by, or when the pigs tried to wander in. Morning sunrises on the property was a highlight of ours and we enjoyed meeting dog Elvis. Our stay was very comfortable, anything we needed the hosts were happy to provide. We’ll be back! Mahalo Chris & Mia
Morning sunrise
Royal Palms
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb, 2026
It was wonderful meeting nature and animal loving friends. Hamakua coast has so many special Locations to explore. It was cute that Elvis said good night to you guys each evening on the patio. Thanks for giving him some pets and taking a moment to sit with us and talk story.
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting, very abundant plant life. We enjoyed the coqui frogs serenading us at night. The native fruit grown on the property was a treat along with the homemade banana bread. Only issue was musty when first opened, cleared fairly well when ac was turned on. Dogs barking at times at night woke us up. Beautiful place, comfortable with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb, 2026
Glad you enjoyed the fruits from our farm and green surroundings. This side of the island has seen a large amount of rain before and during your stay. Glad you turned on the AC. We do provide ear plugs incase the frogs or dogs are much for our guests. It was nice to chat with you both.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will definitely stay here again! All I can really say it the it was Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2025
Communication was 5 stars! My finger slipped when on my phone. Will welcome them back again for sure!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denni K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for my family and I to stay for a LAST minute booking on the east side of the island. Laurel was so friendly, communicative, and responsive- we had no issues! The apartment is so cute and warm, homey touches were found all throughout. I loved that the place was clean and tidy, the temperature was perfectly set (the AC in the living area is definitely a great feature), and all the furnishings plus bed were so comfortable, fresh and welcoming. My husband and I and our 2 kids thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We were also VERY thankful for the sweet touch of a fresh local fruit platter with homemade banana bread also!! That was a HUGE plus and definitely worth an extra STAR! The grounds and surroundings were lovely and even though we thought the sounds of the dogs might be heard, in all honesty, we hardly heard ANYTHING!! We would definitely stay again and recommend it to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2026
So nice to be able to accommodate you and your family at a moments notice. Glad You noticed all the island decor throughout the cottage. I have been collecting pieces from the Merry Monarch Festivals over the years. That Banana bread recipe has been passed down. It is a secret! Thank you for being animal lovers. We like to think of the dogs, frogs and birds as the sound of the country. We find it peaceful and soothing. You are welcomed back any time. Mahalo.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time. This sweet place was perfect for us and Ms. Laurel was beyond amazing. The yard was so much fun for our girls to run around and play - they had a blast! The beds were comfy and the sleeper for the kids was perfect! My only regret was that we didn't have more down time to spend hanging and relaxing. Hope to be back so soon! 3 Mahalo
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb, 2026
It was our pleasure to hear the children laughing and collecting leaves and sticks in the large field in front of the cottage. Enjoyed the chat we shared. Please visit us again if you are on the island.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property to stay in!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was perfect for trip - quiet and peaceful with easy access to Hilo and the rest of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thx nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2025
Glad we were able to quench your thirst with a complimentary beer. The cottage is charming with a private lanai for guests as pictured.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich M.

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

Hilo side cottage

A little drive north out of Hilo Check in and communications with host was easy and helpful. Property was as advertised and very relaxing. Loved the location!Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2025
Wonderful getting to talk with you. Welcomed back any time. Mahalo.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mick T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
7 days straight and absolutely 0 complaints. Well kept, clean, and quiet. Awesome neighborhood also surrounded by 10 acre farms. Can’t say enough….I didn’t know about a pool, but I am sure it’s as good as the everything g else so I gave it a 5 also.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan, 2026
Always nice to make new friends. It was so cool that we both have a dog named Elvis!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrick M.

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

Great stay

The cottage was nice, clean, and the fruit and banana bread were great!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec, 2025
So glad you enjoyed the farm fresh fruits and home made Banana Bread. You are welcomed back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen D.

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

Gorgeous Property

Great place to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2025
So glad you love the mature royal palms and the country setting. The birds chirping in the mornings are a favorite time in the day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for a beautiful and quiet place to get away from it all this is it! As we opened the door of the cottage we were like wow this is beautiful and very clean! A tray filled with a variety of fruit and a loaf of banana bread (the banana bread was so yummy!) was waiting for us on the table as well as a welcome note from our hosts Laurel and Lani. The 8 acre site that the cottage is located on is a fruit orchard that is maintained by the hosts. A very unique cottage with a setting that is far different than you will likely experience. The cottage is conveniently located not too far from the cities of Hilo and Honokaa. Driving in either direction provided beautiful views of the island as well as the ocean. Laurel and Lani were very gracious hosts! During our stay there we sat at the fire pit outside and had a few cocktails with them. What a terrific and fun couple! Thank you Laurel and Lani! We will be back!
View as you walk towards the cottage.
Vanuatu Fan Palm was nice to watch as it moved with the breeze.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your description of your experience at the Royal Palm Cottage. This is exactly why we have the cottage available. To share our little piece of Paradise that we love so much with others. We planted every tree and built all of the structures on property. It is so nice that you all enjoyed the same peaceful surroundings that we do. The fire pit was perfect place to relax. Hope you visit again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Safe, clean, peaceful, cozy, with all amenities you need. Communication was great as well. The fresh fruit and banana bread are such a nice gift upon arrival. Much appreciated and would stay again. Mahalo Nui
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2025
You are welcomed back any time. Mahalo.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming. Clean. Air conditioner and all appliances worked well. Safe. Beautiful
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec, 2025
It was a Pleasure. Hope you stay with us again in the future,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

B W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at this beautiful Hilo property! The lush surroundings and well-maintained grounds made it a stunning retreat. We felt incredibly safe throughout our visit, which added to the overall comfort. The owner was responsive and approachable, making us feel we could reach out anytime with questions or needs. A delightful bonus was the fresh fruit provided, which was a perfect touch of local flavor. Highly recommend this gem for anyone visiting Hilo!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2025
Glad you felt relaxed, safe and welcomed. Luckily your stay was right in the middle of an abundant fruit harvest. Fresh from the farm Lilikoi, Mangosteen, Rambuton, Apple Bananas, Limes, Papayas and Fresh Pineapple. More then any 2 people could enjoy during a short stay. Mahalo for your recommendation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa G.

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

We enjoyed our stay!

Place was clean and comfortable. We loved the local fruit bowl. We would return and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec, 2025
Mahalo! Would love for you to visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

li Zhong

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! So clean and comfortable—felt like home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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