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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

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

Property manager

Madeleine Loewen

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please NO SMOKING or you lose your deposit!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Snorkelling 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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
Property Registration Number GE-050-892-1856-01, TA-050-892-1856-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Hakalau Beach Park - 9 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Umauma Falls - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Akaka Falls State Park - 15 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Akaka Falls - 15 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Port of Hilo - 27 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪What's Shakin - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blue Kalo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Umauma Experience - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm- With over 200 five star reviews! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm- With over 200 five star reviews! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm- With over 200 five star reviews! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm- With over 200 five star reviews! located?

This family-friendly Hakalau cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor, World Botanical Gardens and Hakalau Beach Park. Zip Isle Zip Line and Kolekole Beach Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 278 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 278 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

karen s., New York, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing peaceful views
This is a great place to stay to get away from it all! Close enough to Hilo to get back into the all of you want. We also wound up driving north around the island to the west side a bit more than towards Hilo. Just sitting on the porch and looking out at the sky & ocean was so peaceful. Wish we had better weather. Got 1.5 sunrises and one night starry sky out of 7 nights but, that was only the fault of Mother Nature. Still so peaceful in the rain. The cottage itself is fine for two people, tho I can’t imagine a third person being comfortable. The only thing I did not know about before booking from reading reviews, was that the ginger cottage was right next to the main house. Not sharing a wall, but a car port. They have tried to do a good job separating it and noise was only an issue a few times, we did not even bring it up since it was my fault for possibly not asking that question before booking. As I saw nothing about it being so close to the main house in reviews. And many other places we looked at it was a very obvious. The pineapple cottage is a bit more on its own. I would probably book that one next time. Great hosts! Thank you again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the path paradise
Short drive from town, hosts were wonderful sharing some great suggestions for visiting. This property is not your typical vacation spot, perfect for couples or those that don't want a lot of other tourists. You can come & go as you please. Loved our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, relaxed, wonderful!
We loved staying at Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm! The property is beautiful and our hosts were warm and hospitable. The cottage was simply perfect for our long weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

w g.

Liked: Cleanliness
You will never want to leave the rocking chairs on the lanai with such a beautiful and relaxing!
Thank you Todd and Madeline for the most relaxing and beautiful five days on the big island. It has been so nice to spend each morning and evening sitting in these rocking chairs watching the orchards and oceans. We have slept great on your comfy bed each night. You are such a sweet, friendly, hard-working family, and it has been a pleasure meeting you both, the kids, the dogs, and, the neighbors duck. We have been adventuring nonstop doing amazing activities for four days. Today, the last day, we wanted to spend it here on the lanai, best day ever! Thank you for an 40th anniversary trip we will never forget. Also, thank you for the muffins, the delicious eggs and the avocados. The last night we stayed up the latest and we watched the most amazing stars from the lanai. It was like being at a planetarium; we ended with a bang. Thank you again, the Greers. PS — The cottage is so much larger than the pictures show, we were also surprised by the huge wardrobe and dresser space. It helped as spread out and feel at home instead of living out of a suitcase. Perfect setup!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bucolic retreat
Off the beaten path but able to readily access the sites of Hilo, Volcanoes NP, Puna and the Hamakua Coast. If you want to enjoy a little bit of rural Hawaii, this is a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison B., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Hang Out on the Lanai
Madeleine has created a private retreat on her farm. The property was well-equipped and super clean. We enjoyed sleeping on the lanai on the bed that is suspended from the ceiling. The location is good for exploring the Hamakua coast. We also were happy to chill out on the farm and enjoy the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
relaxation station
We really enjoyed our time here on the farm and it was calming and relaxing. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Honeymoon Location and Affordable!
My wife and I couldn't have been more happy with the hosts and the property. Everything was very well kept and the farm has some of the best sunrises we've seen. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry and Sue V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
We love staying here! It is quiet, peaceful and has an awesome view! A great place to have some downtime. For those who want to explore the island a bit it’s a great location. Out in the country but not that far away to explore restaurants and shopping. We have stayed here multiple times and always are sad to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krysta K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and lovely views!
Very neat and tidy cottage, friendly hosts and dogs. Our family had a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Best spot in Hilo if you want to wake up to nature at it’s best!
We had an amazing stay at the Cottage. The experience of hanging out in the Lanai at anytime of the day, but even better at sunrise and sunset, is just unreal. Madeline and Todd are really nice and friendly and very communicative throughout the stay. Especially appreciate the warm welcome muffins :) we had a pleasant stay with being able to walk the farm and even sample some fruit. Our 3 Year old enjoyed the swings and the trampoline that the family gladly share with guests of both cottages.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mieke S.

Liked: Cleanliness
So Peaceful!
What a perfect place to stay! Our hosts were super sweet, the view was beautiful, and we were sad to leave. Mahalo nui loa!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bucolic setting and cozy cottage
If you want to see the beautiful Hamakua coast and experience daily living in a natural setting, this is the spot. The hosts are accommodating but unobtrusive. The farm is pristine and relaxing. I highly recommend this listing.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay with Amazing views
This beautiful farm is off the beaten path and about 25 minutes from Hilo. It is very quiet except for the birds and frogs. The views of the farm and the ocean are amazing and mesmerizing. We sat outside in the rockers and on the hanging bed for hours. The sunrise and sunsets were really beautiful. We left each day to check out local waterfalls, beaches and of course the volcano. A lot of people come over from Kona for just a day trip at a time, but we really enjoyed being able to explore more since we were on this side of the island. There are plenty of good restaurants in Hilo and you have to stop at Ed's Bakery which is really close by. The cottage was clean and had everything you need. You could stay right here and cook your meals in the kitchen. The whole place is really cute and comfortable. If you need a peaceful place to get away, this place is very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
Very nice and cozy house with a beautiful view and delicious fruit all around to pick. Very friendly and helpful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023