[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Lovely garden cottage, Hamakua waterfall district, 100% solar Apartment in Ninole with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33545700/33545683/47c7e865.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33545700/33545683/0ea2aa10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33545700/33545683/2e784573.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Unclassified image, 4 of 20, button](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33545700/33545683/6ff6ebcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33545700/33545683/w811h591x1y0-5279e99e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Lovely garden cottage, Hamakua waterfall district, 100% solar and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a garden, and a playground. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3550 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Parking available - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Ocean view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lovely garden cottage, Hamakua waterfall district, 100% solar Secluded Ohana (1/1 Cottage) with Superb Ocean Views on Gorgeous Hamakua Coast Estate – The Garden House Hideaway Constructed of Indonesian hardwoods, this fully furnished Studio Ohana sits on the beautifully landscaped grounds of an estate overlooking the beautiful Hamakua Coast. Just 25 minutes from Hilo, the property enjoys sweeping views across fields and trees down to the ocean with spectacular sunrises. A variety of organic fruits, vegetables and exotic plantings fill this 3-½ acre property, and a small flock of sheep resides, picturesquely, in the pasture. A relaxing, aesthetic & truly Hawaiian experience, perfect for anyone seeking privacy & nature. There is also a small coffee orchard. Guests are welcome to pick their own coffee beans in season to take home. They must be dried and roasted before ending up in your cup. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the splendor of one of the Big Islands premier – and most sought after – locations. . The estate is completely off-grid but with all amenities available for a luxurious ‘living green’ experience - a fully self sustaining property. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Work spaces - Desk chair ### 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. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the sea - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - 100% renewable energy - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 550 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40750000/40742400/40742303/w1206h2205x0y0-a1a3d362.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai Hakalau - Ocean view - Pool - Breakfast included - Kitchen 9.8 Exceptional 100 reviews CA $155 CA $371 total includes taxes & fees Oct 24 - Oct 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=40742303&PinnedHotelID=40742303&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103930000/103924300/103924207/96620300.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Oceanfront B-n-B Suite Gated Cliffside Estate - Banyan - Beach 10m walk Hakalau - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included 9.8 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=103924207&PinnedHotelID=103924207&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33260000/33251900/33251882/df1f7534.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm- With over 200 five star reviews! 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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-136-411-7504-01, TA-136-411-7504-01 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=19.939472,-155.1705&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yhvxBrvar%5C%3FM%40S%3FM%3FQ%40O%40Q%40O%40Q%40O%40MBQ%40OBOBQBMBOBQBODMBODMDODODODMFODOFMFOFOFIFOFMFMHMFKHOHKFKJMHMHKHKJKHMJGHMJIJKJIJKJIJGLKJIJILGLIJGLELILGLGLGLELELGLGNELANELGLENALENCNALENCNALCN%3FNANCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40N%3FNBN%40LBNDN%40LBNDL%40NDLFNDL%40LDLFNFLDLDLFLFLFLHJDLFLHJFLHJHJJLFJHJJJHJJHHJLJFHLJJHJHJHLHLHJHJHNFJHLFLFLFNFHFNFNDLFNDNDLFNDNBNDLDNBLDNBPBNBLBP%40NBNBP%40L%40N%40P%40N%40P%3FN%40P%3FL%3FR%3FL%3FN%3FP%3FNAP%3FLAPANAPANANCPCNALCPCNCLCPENCNELENCNELGNENELGNELGNGNGJGLGNGJINGJINIJIJIJINIHILKJIJKFKLIJKJKFKJKHMHKJKFMHKFMHMFKFMFMHMDMFMFMDODMFMDMBODMDODMBODM%40OBODM%40OBO%40O%3FMBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAOCO%3FMAOCOAMEOCOAMEOCMEMEOEMCOEMGMEMEMGMGMEMIMGMGKGMIMGKIKGMKKIKIKKKGKKKKIMKGIKKKIMIIIOKKGKIKIOGKIOGKGOGMGKGOGOGMEOGMEOEOEMEOEOCMEOCOCQCMCOCQCMAOCQAOAOAQAOAQAM%3FQ%3FOAQ%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-Ij7l1v2G2LVgeia6wzq7_KdyRo=) Ninole, HI #### What's nearby - Hilo Farmers Market - 31 min drive - 32.9 km - University of Hawaii at Hilo - 34 min drive - 35.5 km - Rainbow Falls - 35 min drive - 35.2 km - Port of Hilo - 36 min drive - 37.1 km - Carlsmith Beach Park - 41 min drive - 39.7 km #### Getting around - Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mr. Ed's Bakery - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Hive - ‬10 min drive - ‪Hilo Shark’s Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive - ‪Big Island Birria Boss - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Surf Break Cafe - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lovely garden cottage, Hamakua waterfall district, 100% solar pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lovely garden cottage, Hamakua waterfall district, 100% solar? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lovely garden cottage, Hamakua waterfall district, 100% solar? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Lovely garden cottage, Hamakua waterfall district, 100% solar located? > Located in the heart of Ninole, this golf apartment building is steps from Hamakua Heritage Corridor, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Umauma Falls and World Botanical Gardens. Zip Isle Zip Line and Kolekole Beach Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lovely garden cottage, Hamakua waterfall district, 100% solar Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 145 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan J. Mar 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful stay and amazing Host We loved our stay at Mary’s property. It was just what we were looking for in Hawaii. Beautiful small property. We were comfortable and enjoyed our stay. ##### Meghan J. Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy A. Jan 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Get away cottage Everything you need to get away to a lovely setting overlooking the ocean. ##### Cathy A. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian S. Jan 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our stay We enjoyed staying at this property. Very nice set up, peaceful and quiet. Was a bit worried about no wifi, but mobile data worked great since there is a signal booster. ##### Brian S. Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yudelkis M. Jun 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cottage away to disconnect Had great stay. Loved the property and being able to see water from tea house and yard. Loved the “outdoor “ shower and the amenities. Mary and Copper are great and would definitely recommend! ##### Yudelkis M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrienne R. Sep 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful, idyllic setting with a beautiful view of the ocean. The property is very well maintained, very clean, and Mary provided everything we could need during our stay. She was an excellent host, and the cottage was decorated to make us feel welcome and at home. ##### Adrienne R. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiffany D. Mar 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday weekend in paradise Mary’s cottage was the perfect place to call home for a birthday weekend where we wanted to unplug and refresh. Such a quaint space and a great location to explore the eastern side of the island. She had great recommendations and made us feel right at home. ##### Tiffany D. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl H. Apr 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Property was very convenient to Honoka' and other parts of Hawaii; internet connection was great. We were delighted with Honoka'a and enjoyed an evening at a ranch west of Waimea, day trips to Kona, Hilo, a tropical garden, Hilo Farmer's market, and Captain Cook monument (for two of us hikers). The accommodations were great for 6 adults. Also enjoyed the oranges off the tree in the backyard. ##### Cheryl H. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily B. Jun 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise in the garden getaway We couldn’t have asked for a better location and more gracious host. The garden getaway was a dream destination. We will be back!! ##### Emily B. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah C. Aug 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise We so enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property. Mary and Copper were a delight, the property clean and beautiful. It’s everything we hoped for in a get away. We will definitely be back. ##### Deborah C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Irene B. Jan 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Experiencing Hawaii’s natural beauty My husband and I enjoyed our stay very much! Mary, our hostess was delightful, welcoming and helpful! The cottage was so tastefully done and it felt like we were in a park with beautiful foliage and flowers that Mary created! From the Tea Room, we saw beautiful sunrises over the ocean!! We would definitely love to stay there again🌺 ##### Irene B. Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alvin W. Dec 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Want relaxing? This is it! The cottage and host were wonderful.. very satisfied with our week on the Big Island! Alvin and Sarah ##### Alvin W. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine W. Nov 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Cottage in a Spectacular Setting!! Ninole Garden House Hideaway was everything we hoped it would be and more!! The ocean view is spectacluar and the grounds are incredible!! Mary is an amazing host and made our stay so enjoyable! The cottage is simply lovely and so very comfortable! My plan is rent this delightful off-grid cottage again in 2024!!! ##### Christine W. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nabil A. Aug 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage on the edge of paradise Lovely cottage, lovely grounds. Behind main house. Walk around house to expansive views of ocean. Off grid hence no AC. 20 minutes drive to Hilo, past the 4-mile scenic drive & botanical garden. ##### Nabil A. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maura C. Apr 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tucked away Beautiful cottage on a beautiful property with views down to the ocean. The grounds are exquisitely maintained with choice flowering trees, bushes and flowers. Inside the cottage was large and comfotable. We loved the indoor/outdoor bathroom! We had a wonderful visit. ##### Maura C. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber S. Aug 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquil Retreat Perfect property to get away from it all! Well appointed studio guesthouse with access to tea house. Beautiful tropical setting in countryside. Wonderful host greeted us with a tour and fresh fruit and coffee from property in the guesthouse. Highly recommended for peaceful and quiet vacation. ##### Amber S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart B. Jul 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous We had a fabulous time here with ample space for the 2 of us. We did share the space with geckos of various sizes that visited periodically. The outdoor shower was wonderful even when it rained. Mary the owner is lovely and so welcoming. ##### Stuart B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John P. Apr 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An absolutely wonderful opportunity to "reset" ourselves! This hidden gem is a little off the beaten path, but so worth every bit! Cell phone coverage is spotty, depending on carrier, but the views and atmosphere more than made up for it! The owner, Mary, and her dog, Copper, were delightful and made our stay even more pleasant! 10/10 would stay here again! ##### John P. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken L. Jan 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Away from it all This off grid garden hideaway was perfectly decribed by Mary, our host. We didn't mind being away from wifi or cell phone service; it was a relief. The cottage is lovely and nicely appointed and was far from the main road, so quiet. Thank you for your hospitality Mary! ##### Ken L. Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn R. Feb 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Feb 2024 We really enjoyed our stay at the Garden Cottage. A nice quiet place to relax after a day out and about. Cottage was about 20-25mins drive to Hilo. The instructions for getting to the cottage were very easy to follow and we had no problem getting there. Overall a very nice relaxing place to stay. Thanks Mary and Copper. ##### Carolyn R. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karina R. May 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Heaven on Earth I took a 10-day solo trip to the big island for my 30th birthday. I wanted something that honored the natural beauty of Hawai’i. Mary’s Garden House hideaway was exactly that. The views from her lovely home were incredible and the location allowed me to see more of the east side of the island during this trip. I already can’t wait to return to see Hawai’i, Mary, and her sweet dog, Copper. A hui hou. ##### Karina R. Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Selden H. Feb 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Special stat birth of Hilo Lovely well furnished cottage and beautiful grounds complete with a gazebo. Mary is such a gracious host and helpful with any questions. My favorite was the wonderful outdoor shower surrounded by Hawaiian flowers and vegetation. It was good to get off the grid. Mary's use of solar panels and other energy saving strategies is impressive and we were most comfortable. Hope to go again. ##### Selden H. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kay g., Meridian , Id Jul 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The real Hawaii My husband and I loved this get-away. We had had several stresses going on and it was such a beautiful way to get away from it all. Kick back and revive. The pastoral setting was perfect for this girl who grew up on a farm and small town. Sometimes there is no better way to relax and get perspective than to get rid of the communication “stuff” we get so wound up in. We really can live without them——for awhile!!! Kay and Jim ##### kay g. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cecil S. Mar 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A tropical garden getaway We very much enjoyed Mary and her dog Copper, at this unique off -grid garden cottage. This place is like staying at a botanical garden with a great pastoral view of the Pacific Ocean. Copper, a friendly dog in training to detect invasive plants, loves to greet upon arrival, as do the friendly goats and sheep. We experienced brilliant sunshine with cool, clean air, as well as refreshing rains. The cottage is uniquely constructed with tropical hardwoods, It is surrounded by abundant bird life and strikingly beautiful tropical flowers diligently maintained by Mary, our friendly host, who was always available to make sure we had a pleasant stay. This was a true Hawaiian experience away from the all too common tourist driven resorts. Mary and VRBO were the best. ##### Cecil S. Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim C. Mar 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful & Relaxing We spent a wonderful week at the Garden Cottage. We checked in very late but had no trouble finding the property as Mary’s directions were very detailed. Mary and Copper were terrific hosts. We enjoyed walking the beautiful grounds with them, taking in views of the farm animals, fruit & coffee trees, and the ocean. The cottage itself was clean, comfortable, and generously sized for our party of 2. We were greeted upon entry with a basket of locally grown fruit and coffee grown on-site by Mary. The cottage is well stocked with kitchen utensils, books, board games, puzzles, beach towels, and snorkels. Our host was available every day if we had any questions or needed any local information to make our stay more pleasant. We enjoyed playing with Copper and helping out with his scent-training exercises. We were also delighted that we got to go for a walk with them at a local park. The location was ideal for us, with Hilo being a 25 minute drive south along the beautiful Hamakua Coast. Nearby Akaka Falls, Laupahoehoe Point, and Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden are not to be missed! The Pāpaʻaloa Country Store and Café is a short 10 minute drive north. The café has an extensive menu with live music Thursday through Saturday nights. The store itself has most everything you need if you if you don’t want to make the trip into Hilo. We would not hesitate to return to this lovely cottage when we visit the Big Island again! ##### Jim C. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura W. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Zennmoments We were on island for hectic business so to come back to this off grid cottage with Mary and Copper and the sheep was perfect. Enough kitchen to prep our own meals. Puzzles to build, comfy bed. What more do you need?! Definitely will go back ##### Laura W. 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