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Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm- With over 200 five star reviews!

Family-friendly cottage in Hakalau

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player, video library
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Hakalau

Located within a leisurely stroll of Hamakua Heritage Corridor, this cottage is within a few miles (5 km) of Hakalau Beach Park. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Hakalau Beach Park - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • World Botanical Gardens - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Zip Isle Zip Line - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Akaka Falls State Park - 13 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 16 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Ed's Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hive - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hilo Shark’s Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪What's Shakin' Smoothies - ‬14 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm- With over 200 five star reviews!

*If your dates aren't available, please check out our new listing #1355789 or our new Treehouse listing #4108089*
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. Please check out our Pineapple Cottage listing (#1355789) 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 fruit...that's when it is best!
The COTTAGE is bright, clean, and furnished with all you will need. The 'BAMBOO SLEEPING CHAMBER' 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.
A huge AVOCADO tree hugs the patio next to the lanai. We have named her, MS. CADDO. You may taste her fruits in season and almost always there will be a stalk of 'apple' bananas hanging from her branches. Bring some groceries and you are ready to settle in.
We encourage you to take the time to read our GUEST COMMENTS. 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
The cottage features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a phone.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Please NO SMOKING or you lose your deposit!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please NO SMOKING or you lose your deposit!

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Property Registration Number GE-050-892-1856-01, TA-050-892-1856-01, 290020330000

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Hakalau within a short 12-minute walk of Hamakua Heritage Corridor. You'll also find World Botanical Gardens and Umauma Falls within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm- With over 200 five star reviews! ?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic cottage include a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm- With over 200 five star reviews! ?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO), which is 17.7 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm- With over 200 five star reviews! ?

Yes, every accommodation at Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm- With over 200 five star reviews! comes with a deck with some featuring ocean or mountain views.

Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm- With over 200 five star reviews! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 293 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 293 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 293 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 293 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 293 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maxim K.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B., Ortonville, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
The hosts are great and the accommodations are truly amazing! If you like staying off the beaten path then this is for you. Private, well maintained, central to roads for travel around the island, and numerous fresh, fantastic tasting organic fruit:). Thus is my second time staying and would most certainly return if Hawaii calls again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, end of the road, fruit farm. Most of the time you could only hear birds and frogs. Occasionally there was some farm equipment noise and mowing. Very safe. Owners live behind and there are other cottages on the property, but it is all arranged so you feel like you are the only one there. Easy drive to many things to see. Clean and comfortable. Friendly owners respected my privacy.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was amazing! Ginger cottage was adorable and perfect for our family of 4, everyone was extremely kind and it was wonderful to be able to rome around the property. My 4 yr old loved runing down to the longan orchard everyday to eat until he was sticky. We couldn't have asked for a nicer place or kinder hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly and sociable hosts always checked on us. Advised us before arriving too.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey O.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was one of the best places we’ve stayed at. Madeline is an amazing host but really if you’re looking for a quiet, beautiful place to enjoy, this is the place. Views in the morning were spectacular. Unbelievably quiet (minus the frogs). Make sure to follow the directions provided and you’ll have no hard time finding the place. If we ever make it back to the big island we will definitely be staying there again!! Thank you Madeline and family for the great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

john m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great place to stay to enjoy the Hilo side of the Big Island. Sitting on the patio enjoying morning coffee or an evening meal were the favorite moments of our stay. The owners are kind and giving hosts and proud to share the bounties of their farm.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful peaceful stay at farm close to Hilo

What a beautiful location and farm. So peaceful and a fantastic place to decompress. Matter of fact we spent a very enjoyable day on the lanai. The cottage had all the amenities we needed, a real kitchen, the bed was very comfortable, there’s a washer and dryer there, as well as snorkeling and beach gear available for use! We highly recommend this place and would stay again 3 easy check in/out, nice hosts. Farm is about 30 minutes from Hilo.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Down home on the farm.

Located in a farming/orchard/ranching area in the rain forest side of the Big Island. Most properties in the area are working farms with families and acreage, so expect to experience the daily activity of farm life. The cottage we stayed in was an extension of the main house, separated by a covered garage port. The family are great hosts, quiet and mindful of guest privacy. The view from the covered lanai out over the orchard and ocean is spectacular and peaceful, and we spent much of our time there. The living quarters were adequate and nice, but not new or updated if that matters. There is a shared off site laundry that was fine. The only thing I would warn about is that there is no air conditioning. A ceiling fan and a floor fan with open windows works well for most days. We had a run of 3 hot steamy, rainy nights that were difficult to sleep through for us cold climate visitors. The location is about 20-25 minutes drive from Hilo and any significant services and restaurants, but the full kitchen, fridge and eating area allows for food prep and dining. The region has some great attractions, a couple of spectacular waterfalls nearby, and the fabulous Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and parks with beaches and snorkeling when the seas are calm enough. Within 45-60 minutes, you can get to several Farmers Markets, Hilo, Waimea, Saddle Road volcanic parks and hiking trails and quaint small town districts. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would come back again on future visits.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View from the Lanai

Absolutely a beautiful view with a walking area to see so many beautiful trees, flowers and fruit!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation from Texas

The views and peacefulness of the Hulili Farm were perfect after running around vacationing all day!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L., Bainbridge Island, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay, beautiful location

Hulili farm was a perfect home base during our week-long visit to the big island. We enjoyed the super-comfy bed in the ginger cottage - gorgeous grounds and peaceful ocean view. Bonus - fresh avocados from the tree right outside the cottage! The farm location on the rainforest eastern side of the island worked well for us - a 30 min drive to Hilo, and hour to Volcano National park, and one hour to the Mauna Kea visitor center.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari Lynn V., Oshkosh, WI

Liked: Cleanliness

BEYOND our expectations!

We found so much peace and tranquility staying here. Our cabin had everything we needed. The bed was SO comfortable! The sights and sounds were incredible. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenna K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and relaxing

The location is secluded with beautiful views of the ocean. The cottage is perfect for 2-4 guests. Has everything you will need. Easy driving to beaches, volcano NP and to Hilo. The lanai is a great place for morning coffee and evening drinks. Watch sunrise and sunset. Hosts are very helpful and have great suggestions for day trips. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Honeymoon Nature Paradise!

My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon, and it was perfect. The views from the lanai are EVEN BETTER than the pictures. Seriously, you can’t find views like that anywhere else on the Big Island. The VRBO was excellent, cozy with everything you could possibly need. Especially appreciated the little touches such as a fully stocked kitchen to cook to your heart’s content, a cooler we could use while exploring the island, coffee and tea, and fresh baked goods upon arrival. The VRBO is in an excellent location for exploring the Hilo side of the Big Island, and was the perfect place to come back to after a day of adventuring and relax out on the lanai. Walking around the farm grounds is a real treat in itself. Can’t recommend enough!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heavenly Hulili!

All the photos, descriptions from host, and ratings from former guests are spot on. The views are fantastic! The cottage is roomy, well appointed, and quite comfortable. It’s a convenient location. Can’t wait to book our next stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

We had a wonderful time at Hulili. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

william s.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Getaway

Great relaxing farm out of the tourist hustle and bustle with a wonderful view down to the Pacific. Plus birds out in the fields.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Deanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

In yhe countryside

Stayed in a country farm like setting. Communication was good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamesh S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice farm cottage with killer view

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thoroughly enjoyed staying here

We wanted to spend some time on the lush green side of the island and this location didn’t disappoint. We enjoyed mornings and evenings on the lanai, listening to the sounds of nature. At first I was shocked by the loud frogs but they have their charm, and the hum of fans drowned them out when it was time to sleep. We enjoyed exploring the East island and we appreciated the host’s recommendations for day trips in the welcome booklet. The farm is lovely, as were the sunrises. Definitely recommend this place for anyone who wants to be outside the city and close to nature. It’s about a 20 minute drive into Hilo but well worth it. Felt like our own private Hawai’i!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Must Stay here

This location is located in a very beautiful iconic countryside of the big island of Hawaii. My girls were very excited about what we were staying at. The views are amazing. Your living in nature well enjoying in comforts of home. The hosts were very friendly. They even brought us over some fresh cut apple bananas and hung them from the avocado tree for us. When we come back we will definitely be booking here again. I would like to thank the host for sharing their beautiful country home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and peaceful place

This place have amazing views, is very peaceful and overall beautiful. Love to just walk around and eat fruit from the trees.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness

R&R

Great property! Everything was just as we expected. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. Close to many great spots to see. Very peaceful and quiet!!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

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