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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hakalau, HI
  • Akaka Falls
  • Akaka Falls State Park
  • Hakalau Beach Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hakalau

Seaside stay .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Hakalau cottage, you'll find Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Hakalau Beach Park. World Botanical Gardens and Zip Isle Zip Line are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hakalau Beach Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 18 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 29 min drive - 17.7 miles
  • Rainbow Falls - 30 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 31 min drive - 18.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. Ed's Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪What's Shakin - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blue Kalo - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai

Situated on an 8.5 acre exotic fruit farm along the Hamakua Coast, Royal Palm Cottage will provide you real feeling of Hawaii country living. A view of Mauna Kea greets you as you drive up Chin Chuck Road, known for the well manicured, 10 acre farm lots. As you enter the estate you will marvel at the breathtaking views of mature Royal Palms, 30 foot tall Black Bamboo, ocean views and many tropical Hawaiian flowers. Famed Akaka Falls State park is just 6 miles away. The night skies are perfect for stargazing. As the sun rises, common country sounds of rain, roosters, cows, birds, owls, hawks, coqui frogs & dogs can be heard. We have a designated path with chairs set up for watching the sun rise. A boarding dog Kennel shares a portion of the property. Barking can be heard 8-10 am during feeding times or if wild pigs are roaming. It is best if our guests are lovers of dogs, man's best friend.

The evenings are perfect for star gazing thru the royal palms.

A Romantic, newly built private 1 bedroom, 1 bath with tiled shower, kitchenette, dinning area and living room will welcome you home after a day of exploring. Amenities include a Propane Fire pit, BBQ grill, dry sauna, Koa wood floors, queen bed, air conditioning, ceiling fan, sofa that converts to a single bed, dimmable lights and a private lanai. The colors are cool and relaxing for the nature enthusiast. Perfect for a lovely romantic retreat, anniversary, Honeymoon or just a visit on the Hamakua side of the Big island.

1 or 2 bed room cottage studio will be available to book 11-1-2022. inquire for details.

Just 15 miles from Hilo, 30 miles from Waipio Valley, 1 hour from the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Over 200 mature fruit trees are on property. Seasonal Lychee, Emperor Lychee, Rambuton, Mango, Mangosteen, Atemoya and Papaya will be included in the welcome/Breakfast fruit bowl. We may have a litter of puppies 2-3 times a year on the property. Puppy noises , some barking can be heard during business hours, feeding times 8-10. Smoking allowed on Lanai ONLY ( please close glass sliding door).

Property manager

Laurel Smithson

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Lanai
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside on the Lanai only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
No need to fix the bed. Please wash used dishes.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: let us know the ages.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 24
Note from host: $1200 SITE FEE charged.$500 security deposit.
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 24. Note from host: $1200 SITE FEE charged.$500 security deposit. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GE-146-684-9792-01, TA-146-684-9792-01

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Royal Palm Cottage/sauna/akaka Falls/private Lanai Cottage
Royal Palm Cottage/sauna/akaka Falls/private Lanai Hakalau

Frequently asked questions

How close is Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai to the airport?

This cottage is 18.1 mi (31-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai to the beach?

This cottage is 2 mi (7-min drive) from Hakalau Beach Park and 11.9 mi (20-min drive) from Honoli'i Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai offer free breakfast?

Yes, this cottage offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai to downtown Hakalau?

This cottage is 1.1 mi away from Hakalau.

Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Yadira P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely country home

What a lovely place to stay! We usually stay in Kona but we’re hoping to see some Volcano action so chose to stay a couple of nights closer to Hilo. Now I wish we had stayed here the whole time. Yes you hear the frogs but with the windows closed you barely hear them. It’s a very green, beautiful property. So nice to sit on the lanai and enjoy the surroundings. The hosts left a tasty variety of local fruit and the delicious banana bread. You have access to water and ice too. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful place to stay!

The Royal Palms was very comfortable. We especially enjoyed relaxing on the patio with a view of the amazing palm trees. Laurel was a great host! She provided us with items if we were missing anything in the suite and welcomed us to use the ice and filtered water from her outdoor fridge. We were delighted with the attractive and delicious fruit tray that was on the table when we arrived. We would highly recommend a stay at The Royal Palms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Royal palms cottage

A great stay was a little worried landlord was living on the property but they were very respectful of space.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

The cottage was nice, clean, and the fruit and banana bread were great!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

The home was lovely and the property gorgeous. The description does mention the dogs, we closed the windows and used the AC at night and all was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed our stay!

Place was clean and comfortable. We loved the local fruit bowl. We would return and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise with Dogs!

The accommodation was perfect for just me, or if I had my wife with me. Large bed, large closet, spacious bathroom, and a good-sized common area. I was greeted with a handwritten note with some homemade banana bread ( I think), a cluster of bananas, a couple of ripe papaya, and a few oranges. The private lanai was peaceful, and the grounds were lovely. The hosts are on site, but other than an initial hello when I arrived, I did not see or hear from them the entire stay. The property is 8 acres up on a slope, with views (through the trees) of the ocean several miles away. If you are looking for a country getaway, this is your spot. If you are looking for something close to town, keep looking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Vikas C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Royal Palms is “no ka oi”

My wife and I stayed at Royal Palms from November 8 to November 11 and had a wonderful time! Check in was very easy. A warm welcome note with a scrumptious fruit basket set a welcoming ohana feeling that was just right. The grounds and landscaping provided a lovely, tropical, and peaceful setting with relaxing nature sounds at night. The cottage decorum is elegantly casual with an awesome dry sauna and well appointed lanai. The Royal Palms cottage is definitely on our favorites list for big Island accommodations. Hosts Lauren and Kalani love this place and it shows! Aloha and mahalo nui!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

canyon m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Very relaxing unit, Easy access, host was very accommodating, clean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute rental in Hakalau

Cute rental unit on farm in Hakalau. Good for people who want to be in a less touristy country environment. Laurel was very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

beautiful cottage

close to Akaka falls, Town of hilo was ~ 1/2 hour away. beautiful yard with those tall palm trees! wish we had more time to spend on the Big Island! Owner greeted us on arrival and also left us fresh fruit too! The house is cozy and clean. please leave your shoes outside as to not get the house dirty. only thing- if you come back in the evening, there are bugs, so close the door right away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely and a little loud

The place is charming. The setting is beautiful and convenient for visiting the Hilo area. The fruit and banana bread are delicious. As advertised, there is a kennel on the property, and during our stay, the dogs (and frogs) were particularly loud during the night (new puppies). But Laurel kindly apologized, and the listing gives fair warning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winona R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

House has charm. Beautiful area. New puppies are cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rayshaun R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Experience!

We were greeted with a tray of fruit that included a welcome note and some delicious food stuffs that made us feel welcomed & comforted right away! The giant trees and greenery on the property makes you feel what it’s truly like to be in Hawaii. The space is very clean, the rules/expectations are fair. I would recommend this location 10/10 to any of my loved ones. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

kathy h., Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Liked: Cleanliness

Private and clean

We loved sitting on the deck in the mornings enjoying our coffee before heading out for a busy day with family. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The room was impeccable with the most loving and discerning touches we could ask for.

The property, the tropical fruit grown on it, and the hosts themselves, were wonderful. We truly loved it all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maya S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Hosts and Serene Space & Dry Sauna!

Laurel was easy to work with, helpful and gave a lovely tour of her property. My favorite parts include the aisle of tall palms, the sound of the rain, frogs, and birds at night, and of course enjoying the sauna. Mahalo nui loa!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M., Port Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

We enjoyed our stay at the Royal Palm Cottage to explore the wet side. Lots of activites, highlights include the fruit basket, bioreserve, carlsmith, Pauls Place, Papaaloa Country Store (pizza & music), rainfall at night, and the lovely gardens at the cottage. Laurel is very accommodating. Many thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vici V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and peaceful place

Laurel was a very friendly host. We enjoyed stay and the tour on the property, also the fruits Laurel provided to us. I highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Hilo trip

Very quiet and peaceful and the host was very accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Place

Stayed two nights in Dec 2023. Beautiful yard, great location. Very clean and it has all the stuffs you would need. Owners are very friendly and accommodating; we even got a tour on the property in the morning of check out day. But air conditioner in the living room is pretty loud. Sofa bed can only fit one person and it’s not very comfortable if you are adult and have to sleep on the floor mats. In overall, it’s a great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Laurel is a peach

I really liked the unit. Laurel was a gracious host and a joy to meet. Thank you Laurel for your help and suggestions. I highly recommend her property.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023