Title: Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=32435066&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits. ## Photo gallery for Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits. ![Property grounds - Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits. (Keaau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32440000/32435100/32435066/51c08542.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets - Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits. (Keaau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32440000/32435100/32435066/abb540b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits. (Keaau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32440000/32435100/32435066/d4f9b0d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits. (Keaau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32440000/32435100/32435066/2b83fd36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits. (Keaau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32440000/32435100/32435066/27a59ca2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a private tropical oasis, Hale Ola Cottages. Surrounded by over 100 fruit trees and beautiful landscaping on 1.36 acres of land, this serene retreat is just one mile from the ocean and centrally located between Hilo, Pahoa and Volcano park. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroomSleeps 2446 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits. 1.36 acres of exotic Tropical food forest with over 100 fruit trees and beautiful landscaping. Centrally located between Hilo, Pahoa and Volcano park. One mile from the ocean. Private and quiet. This is not shared property, you will have the cottage and 1.34 acres of tropical vegetation all to yourself. Centrally located for Hilo, Pahoa, and Volcanoes National Park. Visit nearby botanical gardens, waterfalls, a zoo, and Puna restaurants; or just stay on the property and peace out. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Paper towels - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Outdoor shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping on request ### Location highlights - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - 100% renewable energy - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Composting - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Property does not allow children - Recycling - Solar energy - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 446 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76950000/76944000/76943905/8db7a347.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Exotic family getaway private eco Log cabin near Volcano Park mountain View - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available - Kitchen - Living/dining area 9.2 Wonderful 31 reviews £115 includes taxes & fees 11 Mar - 12 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=76943905&PinnedHotelID=76943905&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61620000/61619300/61619300/87e6c972.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa De Emdeko Condo w/ Pool A/C & Ocean Views Holualoa Village - Ocean view - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14&selected=61619300&PinnedHotelID=61619300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61620000/61619400/61619304/f388f9ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea Village #4210 Ocean Front Lanai! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses solar energy Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 Property Registration Number TA-077-905-8176-01, GE-077-905-8176-01 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Nice Little Tropical Fruit Orchard Consisting Many Fruits Keaau Nice Little Tropical Fruit Orchard Consisting Many Fruits Nice Little Tropical Fruit Orchard Consisting Many Fruits Keaau Nice Little Tropical Fruit Orchard Consisting Many Fruits Keaau Nice Little Tropical Fruit Orchard Consisting Many Fruits ## About the area Keaau is home to this cottage. University Theater and University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center and Hilo Coffee Mill are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Keaau travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Keaau.dx11873) [View more Cottages in Keaau](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Keaau-Cottages.d11873-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=19.591965,-154.9912&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BlrvB%7Eu%7Ep%5C%3FO%3FQ%40O%3FQ%40O%3FQ%40M%40SBM%40O%40QBOBM%40QBODOBOBODOBODMDODODMDOFODMFODMFKFOFOFKHMFMHMHKFOHKHKHKJMHIHMJKHKJKJGJKJMJGJIJKJGLIJILGJILILGLELIJGNELELILELELENELENCLENELANCLENANCNALCNAN%3FNCLCN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FLBNBN%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40LDNBN%40LDLDNBLDNDLDLDLDNHLDLDLFLHJDLFLHJHLFJHLHJFJJJHLFHLJJJFJJJJHJHLJHHLHJHJHJHNFJHLFLHLFJFNFNFJDLFNFLDNDNDLDNDNDLDNBNBNDNBNBNBP%40LBN%40PBN%40L%40R%40L%3FP%40N%40P%3FN%3FP%3FN%3FL%3FP%3FNAPAN%3FPANAPALCNAPCNALCRCLCNELCRCLENELENENELENENGLGNENGJGLGNGJINGJILGJINIJIJIJIJKLIHILKJKJKHKJIJMFKHKJKHMFKHMHKFMHMFKDMFMHMDMDOHMDMDMDODMDOBMDMDO%40OBMDO%40OBMBO%40OBO%3FO%40MBO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FMCOAO%3FOCMAOCOCOAMEOCMAOEMEOCMEOEMEMEMEMIMEOEKIMGMEMGMIKGMIKIMGKIKKKIKGKKKKKIKKIKKMIIIMKKIKIKIKGOIKIMGKIOGKGOGMGKEOGOEMGOEOEMEOEOEMCOEMCSCMEOCMASCMCOAQAOCMAQAO%3FQAO%3FQAO%3FQ%3FM&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sZ6snsJCmp5kXVan9WZTHpwmEwU=) Keaau, HI ### What's nearby - Hobby Garden Hawaii 15 min drive \- 3.3 miles - Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden 15 min drive \- 7.6 miles - Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center 15 min drive \- 7.6 miles - Kilauea Caverns of Fire 18 min drive \- 9.7 miles - University of Hawaii at Hilo 21 min drive \- 12.3 miles ### Getting around - Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) 26 min drive ### Restaurants - Kaleo’s Bar & Grill 6 min drive - Bite The Eye 9 min drive - McDonald's 12 min drive - The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 12 min drive - Nicky's Mobile Cafe 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits.? ### What time is check-in at Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits.? ### What time is check-out at Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits.? ### Where is Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Nice little cottage oasis on a tropical fruit orchard consisting of many fruits. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 167 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 9.8 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly F. 20 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beyond our expectation. Property was secluded and beautiful with fruit trees, We would definitely stay here again. ##### Kelly F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny F. 25 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We only stayed there a brief time, but its a cute place with lots of lovely fruit trees. The outdoor kitchen was nice and stocked. Lots of cute little lizzards outside. Even though the place doesn't have air conditioning it was comfortable. The bed was comfortable and the outside shower was amazing. ##### Jenny F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin A. 1 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best stay ever This was the best place I have ever stayed. The pristine beauty paired with the accommodations in an ideal locale made for an absolutely perfect and memorable stay in every way ##### Kevin A. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenn A. 1 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Little Hideaway Absolutely loved the open air feal of the property. The garden is absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend! ##### Jenn A. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie B. 5 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful visit Beautiful property with lots of fruit trees, natural scenery, sounds of peace and quiet. Hostess is amazing and would strongly recommend to anyone looking for a quiet getaway. Loved the outdoor kitchen and outdoor shower. If you’re near Hilo - stay here! ##### Jackie B. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam J. 27 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great small cottage A cute, clean small cottage for 2\. Outdoor shower was lovely on chilly nights. The host was attentive and kind. Highly recommend! ##### Sam J. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan 14 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Clean and comfortable with a great host. We enjoyed the tranquility of the property including the extensive gardens and fruit trees. ##### Dan Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly B. 27 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Eco Friendly Gem Great little cottage, totally off grid. Very clean and comfortable. Lovely fruit orchard. ##### Holly B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy S. 5 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful. Amazing location to unwind and relax. ##### Jeremy S. Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Petula N. 3 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise Loved it! Loved the property, the fruit trees. Very spacious, comfortable, beautiful, absolutely loved our stay there and would definitely book again. ##### Petula N. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane O. 5 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute, Clean, Comfortable We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage. The host was kind and responsive and thought of everything to make her guests comfortable. Would definitely stay again if we are in the area. ##### Diane O. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca 7 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Totally private but close to town. Very relaxing. Just sit outside and enjoy nature. Easy to locate, and owner was very gracious. Lovely setting. ##### Rebecca Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon D. 10 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful stay This was the best place we have ever stayed in Hawaii! The location was great. So much peacefulness and solitude. It was close to so many great things to see. Our host was incredible. We will be back. ##### Sharon D. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber A. 19 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint and relaxing Our stay was so relaxing and chill. We especially loved the nature of this stay. While the bungalow was a respite, we enjoyed climbing Mauna Kea and hiking to Shipman beach to see the turtles. Hilo has old world charm that beats Kona in our book. ##### Amber A. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Nina B. 6 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise vacation place Great place to stay in! Hosts very attentive to your needs, fresh fruits you can pick yourself every day. BBQ works well, and has a side too for making breakfast. Only downside is the neighbouring dogs that bark. Other then that, great place! ##### Nina B. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorissa F. 25 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful, relaxing property with tons of fruit trees!! My partner and I had a lovely stay. Very private and relaxing, loved the outdoor shower and outdoor kitchen and lounging space. Really wonderful place to get away from it all! Lots of fresh fruit from the many fruit trees!! Great convenient location too! Would love to come back! ##### Lorissa F. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gaye J. 17 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our beautiful stay My husband and I ended our visit to the Big Island by staying at this lovely property in Hilo for a few nights. We were aware that this side of the island gets a considerable amount of rain, especially this time of the year. We talked about possibly returning next year when the weather and numerous fruit trees are producing. . ##### Gaye J. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kendra P. 5 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing little cottage Had a great stay at this lovely property. The little cottage is perfect for two and the Hawaii weather makes the outdoor living area so enjoyable . We really loved walking around the garden every morning and picking fruit to make fresh juice . The host were excellent. It was a perfect little vacation . ##### Kendra P. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth W. 8 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful getaway We loved our stay at this super peaceful cottage. The mostly outdoor living was the best! Listening to the rain at night was so relaxing. We had a great time walking around the orchard and trying to figure out what all the fruit trees are. The location was very convenient to HVNP and Hilo. ##### Beth W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda T. 19 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique stay in a tropical paradise We didn't want a resort experience for our Big Island trip and we got what we were looking for. Merlyn was very helpful and the cottage had everything we needed, including privacy. The outdoor kitchen was definitely a bonus. We picked oranges on the property every morning for fresh squeezed orange juice. Close proximity to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the quaint town of Pahoa where we drove The Red Road. ##### Linda T. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate B. 10 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage A beautiful little cotrage with amazing fruit trees. We loved the connection with the outdoors though the outdoor kitchen and shower. The hosts left a bowl of the best fruit ever that was from thier trees. The hosts were responsive to any questions we had. This is a place that we will reflect on with fond memories for years to come. ##### Kate B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Quoc Bao H. 6 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Terrific stay in fruit orchard We enjoyed our stay at this lovely off-grid cottage. We loved picking papayas and star fruit each morning for our breakfast. The location gives plenty of privacy and has many nice touches. We also learned a lot about the different technologies that permits being off grid, such as solar power and battery storage, propane tanks and gas powered tankless water heaters and the need to limit high wattage items. Very cool! The hosts were responsive and addressed our needs while also being mindful of providing is with space and privacy. Mahalo! ##### Quoc Bao H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa H. 30 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay on a unique property We had a lovely stay at this beautiful cottage. The amenities were just what we needed in Hilo and the location was a great base to Mauna Kea and Volcano national park. The one thing to be aware is that this property relies on off grid energy sources. We did not have any issues but only found out on arrival that a hair dryer would drain the batteries. Cooking/boiling water is through the propane bbq. The internet worked perfectly fine! Even with the rain there were enough covered spaces to shelter and just relax. ##### Melissa H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Claudia M. 24 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute-clean-perfect-for-2-place-to-stay We had some of the sweetest and juiciest fruit from the orchard everyday! I was surprised that I could not use a hair dryer but otherwise Rich and Merlyn were easy to reach, the rental was peaceful, close enough to go to attractions/Hilo but far enough to seem like you were in your own piece of paradise. Out door shower and kitchen was different for us as we are from Canada but water pressure was great and the weather was perfect. I would recommend misquote repellent as it is lush and be surprised by the geckos that jump out of no where but are so cute. ##### Claudia M. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex S. 13 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A remote getaway Overall a great stay. The surrounding land is beautiful and there are tons of plants. The outside kitchen and shower were an interesting experience. It was incredibly peaceful. It is off the grid, so we were warned to conserve energy, but never ran into any problems. The hosts provide a lot of drinking water and are willing to bring more. There were some really persistent roosters? Chickens? Early in the morning somewhere on neighboring property. Otherwise a really cool stay! ##### Alex S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ---