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)....
Registration Number: GE-146-684-9792-01, TA-146-684-9792-01
kathy h.
May 11, 2024
We loved sitting on the deck in the mornings enjoying our coffee before heading out for a busy day with family. Thank you!
Michael M.
Apr 13, 2024
The property, the tropical fruit grown on it, and the hosts themselves, were wonderful. We truly loved it all.
Maya S.
Mar 06, 2024
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!
Nancy M.
Mar 01, 2024
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!
Vici V.
Feb 17, 2024
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.
Richard T.
Feb 02, 2024
Very quiet and peaceful and the host was very accommodating
Quan L.
Jan 12, 2024
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.
Jeffrey C.
Jan 03, 2024
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.
kevin p.
Oct 11, 2023
Nice place. Its a little far away from facilities but I liked the isolation. One thing : it can get noisy at night due to invasive coqui frogs, but that's life on this side of the island.
Tiffany P.
Sep 03, 2023
Lovely grounds and lovely home. Nice short drive from Hilo. We had a marvelous time and appreciated the generosity of our hosts. They left fresh fruit for us!
Tiffany P.
Sep 03, 2023
Lovely grounds and lovely home. Nice short drive from Hilo. We had a marvelous time and appreciated the generosity of our hosts. They left fresh fruit for us!
eden n.
Aug 10, 2023
We only stayed one night as our trip was short but the process was seamless, the cottage was clean, well organized and nicely stocked. yard was beautiful.
eden n.
Aug 09, 2023
We only stayed one night as our trip was short but the process was seamless, the cottage was clean, well organized and nicely stocked. yard was beautiful.
Alexa C.
Aug 07, 2023
We enjoyed our stay at this place. The owners were very nice and helpful. Enjoyed the fruit plate and had a nice BBQ in the evening. My husband enjoyed the sauna.
The space fit 4 adults but not very comfortably - the sofa bed was small and uncomfortable and the extra floor mattresses may work well for kids but not adults. As was pre-warned, the dogs did bark which didn't bother me but kept others in my group awake at night.
Margaret E.
Jun 07, 2023
Love the location of this property. Close to many things that we love, and a short drive into Hilo. Owner was friendly and accomodating, but not intrusive. We were welcomed with some wonderful local fruit. The only thing that was a drawback was a dog kennel on the property. I think that should be mentioned on the website. When we first arrived, the dogs would not stop barking, and it went on for hours. When we later discovered the property manual, it said that the house and windows are well insulated, and they certainly are! When we closed the windows and turned on the A. C., we couldn't hear the dogs, so we had restful nights. The next morning, as long as we stayed on the lanai, they didn't bark, so you could enjoy the beautiful view. I loved the setting, and did not regret staying there. The cottage had everything you needed, very clean, and nothing was required before you left but to put your used towels in a basket!