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HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 2320 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlsmith Beach Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hilo

In Hilo .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Hilo cottage, you'll find University of Hawaii at Hilo and Joint Astronomy Centre. Hilo Municipal Golf Course and Imiloa Astronomy Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Rainbow Falls - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 16 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zippy's Hilo - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪UH Hilo Sodexo Campus Dining Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 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.

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.

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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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Please close the windows in case of rain, double check for any of your overlooked personal items and leave the key on the kitchen counter. 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

  • No pets 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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GE-067-211-0592-01, TA-067-211-0592-01

Property is also known as

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Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond Hilo

Frequently asked questions

How close is HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond to the airport?

This cottage is 6.3 mi (14-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond to the beach?

This cottage is 6.3 mi (16-min drive) from Honoli'i Beach and 7 mi (14-min drive) from Onekahakaha Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond to downtown Hilo?

This cottage is 1.9 mi away from Hilo.

HAWAII Hilo Town~Private GATED Botanical GARDEN COTTAGE w Koi Pond Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very friendly and helpful. You are greeted with local chocolates and treats. Best sleep I've had while in Hilo. I will definitely be back! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

VALORY Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jean was excellent. The little added amenities were awesome. Look forward to another stay :) Mahalo nui The Yaps.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristi b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jean was very welcoming and pleasant. Cottage was quaint. Loved all the flowers and plants outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Glenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the perfect home away from home for us while visiting our daughters. Tucked away in a beautiful private garden, the suite was lovely & had everything we needed, a comfortable bed, equipped kitchen, great shower in the bathroom & nice sitting area. Fans & several well located windows & a sliding door provided fresh cooling breezes. The outside hanging chair along with a bistro table & 2 chairs was especially nice for meals. Birds, frogs & the water spilling into the koi pond were sensory treats along with the gorgeous flowers. Jean very kindly left tasty treats & cold water as well…very thoughtful. All in all, a great stay in the perfect place. Mahalo, Jean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ethan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Breakfast buddy!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
It is a little slice of paradise. We enjoyed the beautiful plants and the birds sang us to sleep. It was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mr

Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

M H M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blossom J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A quiet Hilo paradise!

Had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Aubrey G.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aubry C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noreen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023