Title: HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # HAWAII Hilo Town\~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond Cottage in Hilo with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for HAWAII Hilo Town\~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond ![Exterior detail - HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27134500/27134488/3bbae838.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27134500/27134488/7679d7e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27134500/27134488/3563fc2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27134500/27134488/32a10463.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27134500/27134488/a8b3466f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Paradise Cottage at Anthurium Hale in Hilo Town, surrounded by mountain and garden views. Indulge in an intimate floral setting with personal touches like Egyptian cotton sheets, spa robes, and crystal glassware. Enjoy reserved parking, high-speed internet access. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroomSleeps 2320 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### HAWAII Hilo Town\~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond The Paradise Cottage at Anthurium Hale located in Hilo Town is an upscale, very private, free-standing cottage, "tiny house" with mountain and garden views, exclusive gated garden entry overlooking your own koi pond. Enjoy an intimate floral enhanced setting that features original Hawaii paintings with personal touches; your bed made up with 100% Egyptian cotton sheets, spa robes and slippers, crystal glassware in a well-appointed kitchenette that offers a champagne bucket should you desire. Enjoy a package of Kauai Coffee, Punaluu Mac Nut Cookies and give our a bottle of coconut water a taste. Experience a stroll under towering Hawaiian Hapu’u Ferns, relaxing on the balcony overlooking your koi pond as well as a floral landscape that is in bloom year-round. Your complimentary reserved parking awaits you, as well as high speed internet, cable TV and a collection of non-video games from far and away. The PARADISE COTTAGE at Anthurium Hale is a licensed vacation rental, operated by the owner who lives on site but is not a part of your private garden and cottage domain. We are available should you need assistance locating the address as well as parking and cottage plus questions or additional needs during your visit. We understand your needs and have a little online Language Translator that can be of immediate assistance if we are not communicating adequately. For guests that will be "working from home," we can additionally provide a standard height folding table and an additional chair on request, both portable. Experience either an indoor work environment or perform you tasks on the lanai or in the garden under a canopy of giant tree ferns with the sounds of a waterfall in the background. Live free and enjoy. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 320 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34580000/34579300/34579270/f31d6a1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Discover Tranquility at Palm Studio: Your Gateway to Nature in Hilo Town! 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No need to lock up as someone will be in to clean shortly. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Alcohol in moderation please. No drugs. No use of strong perfumes or herbal substances that could linger. We are located in a mature residential area. We observe quiet time between 10 pm and 7 am ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 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-067-211-0592-01, TA-067-211-0592-01 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Paradise Cottage secluded botanical Garden koi Pond Aloha Basket Hilo Town\~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond Hilo ## About the area Hilo is home to this cottage. Naha Stone and Lyman Museum are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Prince Kuhio Plaza and Hilo Shopping Center. Joint Astronomy Centre and Imiloa Astronomy Center are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Hilo travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Hilo.dx1643) [View more Cottages in Hilo](https://www.expedia.ca/Hilo-Cottages.d1643-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C19.68183%2C-155.09949&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=A7X-jUIkf5fBWXX3XLT-m6Y6pvk=) Hilo, HI ### What's nearby - ![Bucket Loads of Anthuriams for sale](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289985/94a031fa-b365-49e0-bd43-accc425824fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hilo Farmers Market 7 min drive \- 7.2 km - ![Rainbow Falls which includes a park and a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160303/7b03a1b8-ca21-42b4-929f-e9a598d53f76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rainbow Falls 8 min drive \- 8.0 km - ![Reeds Bay Beach Park is located on Banyan Drive, Hilo, big island of Hawaii.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160347/6566b2dc-7b27-4b3f-8556-449352841bcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Port of Hilo 11 min drive \- 10.3 km - ![Tree in Carlsmith Beach Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635946818090/c8ef32c3-6665-4a86-bf32-636b4cee77e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carlsmith Beach Park 16 min drive \- 12.9 km - University of Hawaii at Hilo 3 min drive \- 2.7 km ### Getting around - Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) 14 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 6 min drive - Zippy's Hilo 7 min drive - UH Hilo Sodexo Campus Dining Room 6 min drive - Jack in the Box 6 min drive - Taco Bell 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond? ### What time is check-out at HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond? ### Where is HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## HAWAII Hilo Town\~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 29 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ethan B. Oct 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect little cottage to act as our “home base” while we explored the big island. Location was great for everything on the east side of the island an Hilo. Jean was a great host of knowledge and suggestions and made the check-in/out process easy. Will stay again if we ever make it back! ![View from lanai](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/45da4e03-a5c9-4529-9f64-2ff4455f3a4d-1760406436621.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Breakfast buddy! ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6a298da6-b4ce-45c8-bef0-66386a288a34-1760406442423.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ethan B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blossom J. Mar 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome! We had an awesome stay at this location! Everything about it from the little touches to the first edition books, and the quaint touches were top-notch. We would recommend this to anyone! ##### Blossom J. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter K. Mar 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a find It’s perfect, everything you need or want is there and so well organized and presented. Handy to anywhere on the Hilo side of the island, but private, we LOVED our stay ##### Peter K. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann O. Feb 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tropical cottage We loved the cottage. It felt like we were alone in a rain forest. The host thought of everything that we could possibly need. It is beautifully decorated. We enjoyed our stay. ##### Ann O. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy N. Sep 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Both the cottage and Jean were great. Her garden is amazing and it was wonderful to sit outside enjoying coffee in the mornings. We stayed at three different places on our vacation and this by far was my favorite. The cottage had a homey feel with a lot thoughtful touches, including reference books with lots of information. There were cookies, chocolates, and cold water ready in the fridge. Flowers from her garden were tucked in here and there with great care. I was worried about not having air conditioning, but the cross breeze with the windows open and ceiling fans made it not an issue at all. Mahalo Jean, for setting up such an inviting place to stay! ##### Cathy N. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### M H M. Apr 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful spot to stay in Hilo .A lovely, well appointed home — comfortable, clean, and clearly lovingly maintained. Only slight hiccup was miscommunication about check in flexibility ( so i would ask specifically about whether there are any constraints to be aware of). Otherwise excellent stay ##### M H M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula L. Jan 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cottage The lodging was spotless and comfortable. Welcoming touches of aloha awaited us; such as a refrigerated pitcher of water and water bottles, coconut water, coffee, cookies, and chocolates, ItfehomethoughtfutououThposs ##### Paula L. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David T. Apr 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredibly breathtaking and restful Aunty Souza is a true gem. She has unlimited knowledge of the flora and fauna of Hawaii and a deep respect and keen interest in the history and future of where she calls “home”. The garden is stunning and is located in a quiet and accessible location. We will be back again with smiles ##### David T. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph M. Jan 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Joe from Prescott Very attractive property on a quiet street. The grounds are beautifully cultivated. Host Jean has provided everything you need.The room is somewhat small but it is sufficient for 2 people. Close to town, about 35-40 minutes to Volcano National Park ##### Joseph M. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aubry C. Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Cottage We loved this little hidden cottage! It’s up away from Hilo town but close enough for shopping and restaurants. The cottage is set back from the main house so it’s very private. The garden is beautiful, serene & tropical. The decor is like a hotel cottage and the owner added touches to create an inviting stay. We’d stay again! ##### Aubry C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine F. Jul 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for us We wanted someplace quiet and private, and this beautifully appointed cottage was absolutely perfect. It's tiny but had everything we could want, including its own lush garden with birdsong every morning and frog song every evening. The owner was very welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. If we come back to Hilo, we will definitely stay here again! ##### Christine F. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven C. Feb 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great listing Very cozy living space with all the amenities you could need. Jean was great with communication and check in/out instructions were very precise and easy to follow. Beautiful garden and lots of reccomendations for things to do on the island. Highly reccomend. ##### Steven C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noreen R. Jun 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant amenities, super clean and friendly host The cottage is in a quiet neighborhood. You need a car to get there but its not far from downtown. The garden in front of the cottage is an impeccable oasis of tropical plants and birds, frogs and a koi pond. The inside matches the images from website and surpassed my expectations. The host is kind and gracious. You have your own parking spot and if you are returning at night there are lights on the path to the cottage. I can not wait to come back and stay there. ##### Noreen R. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim D. Oct 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place to stay with flowers everywhere! The short version is everything was perfect. Jean was an amazing host, very polite and answered all our questions. Good directions on how to get to the property and she met us there for check-in. She has an amazing yard with many different types of flowering plants. The backyard is filled with birds, and we enjoyed seeing doves and java sparrows every morning. The rental is very clean and in excellent shape, with everything needed to make it a home away from home during our vacation. The location was perfect, allowing just a short drive to downtown Hilo and the shoreline, but away from all the city noise and busy streets at the end of the day. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful, with only the sound of the frogs at night. Highly recommended and we would consider staying there again. ##### Jim D. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher Jun 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication I can’t say enough about how great this little cottage and Jean, our host, were!! Jean obviously put a lot of thought into what her visitors want and need in a home away from home — things like a cooler for any excursions around the island, and even twin bathrobes hanging in the bathroom! And in the fridge were bottles of regular AND coconut water, with island-roasted coffee, shortbread cookies, and chocolate-covered macadamia nuts waiting on the kitchen stand accented with fresh hibiscus blossoms. A little pull-cart was available to get our belongings to and from the car and the cottage’s front door. When a host thinks of these sorts of things, you can’t help but feel genuinely “welcomed”. On top of these thoughtful touches, the cottage itself was spotless and organized, and the garden outside was MAGNIFICENT! Honestly, we felt like we had a little hidden cottage with paradise as the front yard!! Anthuriums, orchids, a small koi pond with a softly burbling fountain, and lots of ferns. We enjoyed our morning coffee each day sitting at the little table and chairs outside the cottage, and just took in the sight and sound of the garden before venturing out. Such a nice way to be on vacation! And close proximity to Hilo downtown, restaurants, drug store, waterfront, and groceries without being IN these areas when you just want to sleep or relax inside. Stay at this great little gem of a lodging choice! You absolutely will not be disappointed!! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/befd52af-5c33-4604-aa0e-e2214977dfd2-1749674136186.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fd2d444d-119a-4172-850c-c894356b79ff-1749674136337.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1f931dd4-7d00-4e0f-8ce7-1ca5838df832-1749674135579.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/08d157b7-09e7-46c0-a27a-e0fb0b8b92be-1749674134554.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Christopher Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly R. Sep 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Well-landscaped, quiet, private, easy access, convenient to downtown, friendly host, friendly dog, friendly frogs, well-appointed accommodations, well-stocked supplies and provisions, great library, -- an overall great experience! ##### Holly R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie H. Jul 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It is a little slice of paradise. We enjoyed the beautiful plants and the birds sang us to sleep. It was amazing. ##### Stephanie H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel M. Mar 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A quiet Hilo paradise! Had a great time! ##### Daniel M. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris G. Jun 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mr Very nice ##### Chris G. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark H. Mar 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 1st time visitor All as advertised, Jean a great host, will stay again! ##### Mark H. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob B. Jul 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family visit We had a great experience using this as a base for visiting family in the area. I would highly recommend this VRBO when looking to stay in the Hilo area. It is a very comfortable and quiet place . We will surely use these accommodations again if available. ##### Bob B. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dorothy W. Jun 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Beautiful gardens felt like paradise. Loved that her personal Netflix was available for watching. She had a hot plate available to cook with along with microwave and toaster oven. We used them all. I would have liked a sweeper or broom available for fast clean up. Even though our shoes were supposed to be removed, it did not always happen. We had a very nice experience. Even though her home was near the cottage, it was still very private. ![We received a very nice welcome gift along with a box of chocolates.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/37c00258-e420-4c9e-bc37-23fa984063a1-1748807000389.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/29c8b446-b9f4-431f-b950-826f163c1839-1748807003008.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Dorothy W. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julianne Aug 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This is a small cottage next to a private residence in a residential neighborhood. Very cute, with a private entrance. Jean was there to meet us when we arrived and explained to us where everything was. The cottage is thoughtfully equipped and perfect for our needs. It’s a quick drive to shopping and restaurants as well as downtown Hilo. Very convenient if you have a car. ##### Julianne Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chana M. Oct 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay in a beautiful private cottage in residential neighborhood This is a beautiful cottage tucked away in a residential neighborhood. It comes with all the amenities needed for a short stay. Bed is comfortable, lots of towels, excellent kitchen amenities, and also a well designed living room and outdoor deck to relax or eat. It is designed for privacy. Excellent landscaping with a koi pond, fern groves and many flowering plants. Greeted every morning with the chirping of birds. The area is well lit and the owner provides all the information you need for a comfortable stay. ##### Chana M. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber W., Rock Island Aug 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful garden property The cottage is the perfect size and it’s lovely. The garden is amazing and beautiful to wander around in. The only thing I would say that is a downfall, is the birds. They are loud in the mornings. ##### Amber W. 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