Title: Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate /Walk to the Botanic Gardens! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate /Walk to the Botanic Gardens! Cottage in Pepeekeo with kitchen and lanai ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18766200/18766141/12e2aef1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18766200/18766141/29a17f20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18766200/18766141/494b901a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18766200/18766141/527689db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18766200/18766141/5843422d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Onomea Guest Suite, a serene country estate on 5 tropical acres in Hilo. Experience peaceful garden views of royal Poinciana trees and a lovely stone-tiled bath with high ceilings. Enjoy the covered lanai for dining or relaxing, plus nearby access to Hawaii Botanic Gardens and What's Shakin' Smoothie Stand. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bathroomSleeps 3570 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Laundry - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate /Walk to the Botanic Gardens! 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 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Work spaces - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### 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. - In-room accessibility - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Strictly Outside on lanai with all windows closed. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 GE-095-813-2224-02, TA-095-813-2224-01 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Peaceful Garden Lovely Country Estate /walk Historic Onomea Bay ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C19.81594%2C-155.10222&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0FK6pp5K_28d3f8CVJpJezX1d5c=) Hilo, HI #### What's nearby - Onomea Bay - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Onomea Tea Company Estate - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Port of Hilo - 14 min drive - 10.4 miles #### Getting around - Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mr. Ed's Bakery - ‬9 min drive - ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Hive - ‬9 min drive - ‪Hilo Shark’s Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive - ‪What's Shakin' Smoothies - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate /Walk to the Botanic Gardens! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate /Walk to the Botanic Gardens! ? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate /Walk to the Botanic Gardens! ? > Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate /Walk to the Botanic Gardens! ? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate /Walk to the Botanic Gardens! located? > Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor, Onomea Bay and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. Onomea Tea Company Estate and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate /Walk to the Botanic Gardens! Reviews 9.8 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 9.2 Eco-friendliness ### 9.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 137 8 - Good 14 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad D. 16 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Peaceful, beautiful surroundings. The host was friendly and made the most of our stay; close to Hilo but away from all the lights and noise; would like to return there someday! ##### Brad D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### peter v. 18 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superstars Wonderful location, amazing accommodation, unquestionably the best of the Big Island. We will return. ##### peter v. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jocelyn B. 25 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and comfortable 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. ##### Jocelyn B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michele S. 5 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable, private stay with beautiful sunrises! 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! ##### Michele S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim H. 18 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Guest House in Paradise Simple Elegance. This roomy studio on 5 glorious acres just north of Hilo is in a neighborhood of estates. Breakfast on the east facing lanai features a private, park like view with dazzling shafts of morning light through the trees, a chorus of forest birds, and a peak at the ocean just 20 steps into the yard. It is peaceful. The kitchen served us well. The bathroom has a gigantic, stonework stand up shower. The bed sleeps great. Parking is right at the door. Hosts Randall and Donna are wonderful.We loved our walks in the neighborhood, no traffic. The Tropical Botanical Garden is minutes down the hill and that visit was our pinnacle experience on the island. Waterfalls, Plants, and Whales, oh my! ##### Kim H. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 12 Apr 2011 #### Wonderful This place was beautiful. Donna the owner was gracious and accommodating. I was overwhelmed by the detail in the construction and the quality of the workmanship and materials they used. The shower alone is worth the rental. This is what we expected when we came Hawaii, gracious host amazing palm trees truly the Aloha feeling. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristofer N. 19 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, wonderful hosts 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! ##### Kristofer N. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Judy A. 1 May 2016 #### Nicely furnished and lovely estate but... My husband and I spent 4 nights here after staying in Kona. We enjoyed the small but tastefully furnished guest suite and the beauty of the surroundings. It is easy to get to and within walking distance to the wonderful botanic gardens which we loved. However, oddly starting on day 2, we did not have hot water in the mornings but it was working in the afternoons when we returned. The owner was away on vacation but left information to contact the repeat guests that were staying in the house next door who knew the property. They were very friendly and tried to help with the water problem but on day 4, they were gone and we had no hot water when we returned from snorkeling and really needed to shower. My husband tried for quite awhile to get it working to no avail and took a cold shower. Finally, I called another contact the owner had given me which turned out to be someone in the neighborhood. He was able to come by about an hour later and found that an electrical GFCI switch had shut off. Once that was on, we had hot water. It was disappointing that we had to spend part of our vacation dealing with this problem. It is peaceful here during the day (if they are not trimming or mowing) but is astounding how noisy the frogs are all night. Be prepared to use the ear plugs that are furnished. Also, there is no TV or cable, just a DVD player with old movies. The shiny new outdoor grill was a nice touch. ##### Judy A. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen 25 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication 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! ##### Karen Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 23 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This is a lovely studio with lots of privacy on a beautiful piece of property. The studio is very comfortable and nicely decorated. The location is a 12 minute drive into town. It is very close to the botanical garden, a delightful place to visit. Our host gave us good suggestions for restaurants and hikes. We would love to stay here again! ##### David Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Heiko 13 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Absolut ruhig, ausser Naturgeräusche in einer traumhaften Umgebung. Etwas abgelegen, man braucht ein Auto. Große Unterkunft mit überdachter Terasse und Grillmöglichkeit, tolles großes Bad. Den so viel gelobten Gastgeber Randall haben wir leider nicht kennengelernt, er war in Urlaub. ##### Heiko Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John H. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Garden cottagr A beautiful garden cottage on part of a well kept estate in a beautiful setting conveniently located just outside Hilo. A smartly designed space that comes with many extras, such as beach towels, chairs, and snorkelling equipment along with a number of cooking appliances and a BBQ. ##### John H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bela J. 24 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and peaceful. Sweet place 7 mi outside of Hilo. Great attentive host. ##### Bela J. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rick 18 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This is a fantastic property- beautiful, scenic,peaceful idyllic, and lots of nature. This is a very comfortable guest house, with nice amenities The hosts were very friendly, and helpful, we would definitely stay here again, and recommend it to anyone. ##### Rick Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin C. 22 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise Retreat We had the best stay. Our host were gracious and accommodating. The location and property were all that were promised. It was such a beautiful place to just relax and rest. It was so quiet and peaceful, I could’ve stayed there much longer than our three days. We look forward to returning in the next time we come to Hilo. ##### Robin C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James F. 19 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Randall, our host, was very attentive, helpful, and communicative, and we very much enjoyed chatting with him. The area is stunningly quiet and beautiful, and it is in easy reach of major attractions. We hope to return. ##### James F. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cary J. 15 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property We all had a great stay there. Everything was wonderful. ##### Cary J. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Dana 27 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We enjoyed our stay. It was perfect for us ##### Dana Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dirk 2 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication this place was paradise . we had a great stay , will definitely recomend to my friends, never even locked the door the host was wonderful . we had breakfast and dinner on the lanai had a visit from the local chicken's the birds i cant describe how peaceful this place is. ##### Dirk Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy R. 27 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant experience Beautiful property. Quiet and peaceful. Far enough away from town yet close enough to all amenities and activities. Very convenient. Our host Randall accommodated our every need.and provided wonderful local insight into hidden gems and attractions. We would definitely recommend this lovely studio to anyone wishing to visit this side of the Island. ##### Wendy R. Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Karin V. 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little advice I manage properties in the HOA sector. I understand this is an owner/manager, so perhaps not exposed to other properties/processes. First, there is no explanation of the TV. It is an older smart TV that requires you to "back out" of the current screen by hitting "exit" several times. Newer TVs allow for one or two button presses to get out of a movie/episode that you no longer want to watch. It will bring you to a home screen of a channel. This is different and should be explained. Not only that, but I believe the batteries are low so it takes several touches to get what you want and sometimes it times-out. Having replacement batteries available would be great. The blankets in the dresser were musty-smelling. We needed to put it outside in order to stop the smell. These should be checked regularly. Although the printed welcome newsletter stated it and so did Randall, there are no ear plugs available. I forgot not once, but TWICE to ask and suffered through each night of coqui calling. Again, the inventory levels need to be checked each time. I ADORED EHU, the dog. ##### Karin V. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer K. 2 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Garden Oasis Convenient Location 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. ##### Jennifer K. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martha S., Santa Fe, New Mexico 24 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful view 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. ##### Martha S. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim S. 13 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay Would recommend to anyone. We enjoyed every aspect of our stay. Randall provided some great recommendations. ##### Tim S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wojciech K. 27 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Recharge your batteries! 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. ##### Wojciech K. Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023