Title: Private Garden Cottage on 5 acre country estate /Walk to the Botanic Gardens! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # 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) ![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) ![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) - 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 home 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 transportation - 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. - Wheelchair 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 - Snorkeling 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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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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation 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 - 1.9 km - Onomea Tea Company Estate - 2 min drive - 1.9 km - Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Port of Hilo - 14 min drive - 16.7 km #### Getting around - Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 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? > Onsite 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! ? > Check-out 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 mi (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 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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