We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ginger Hill Farm. The cabin was quaint, secluded, the bed comfortable, and met all our needs. Beautiful sunsets from the lanai. Location was close to everything in South Kona. All Staff were super friendly and welcoming. Zak and Iris are very knowledgeable about sustainable agriculture in Hawaii and enjoy sharing. We will definitely plan a return trip! Thanks!

Had an issue with vrbo double booking our desired rental, and therefore we did not get the exact experience we were hoping for, but we still enjoyed our stay. My suggestion, make sure you contact Zach before your vacation to make sure this does not happen to you. I would still absolutely recommend the place, it is serene and beautiful, and perfect for folks with a love for mother earth.

Our stay at Gingerhills Farm and Retreat was everything and more! The house and amenities were perfect, the property was beautiful and the hosts were so kind and attentive. I have stayed in many Air BnBs and VRBO locations, but this one tops them all; I wish we could have stayed longer!

Great secluded location close to all our favorite Kona beaches. The outdoor kitchen and outdoor shower are perfect in the tropical garden setting. Love the simplicity of the garden cottage layout surrounded by Papaya, orange, lemon and lime trees. Getting a personal tour of the working garden by Zack was a highlight.

The Garden Cottage at Gingerhill Farm Retreat was a great place to stay. The beautiful gardens, tranquil setting, fantastic original artwork, organic and off-the-grid vibe, complete privacy, well stocked lanai kitchen and distant ocean and sunset views made it a lovely place to spend the day or return to after a busy day. All this, plus it's in a great area with endless opportunities to hike, shop, snorkel, eat, listen to music, check out farmers markets and coffee farms, and eat more. Iris, Zack and Spam the cat were great hosts; friendly, ready to help out and answer questions and provided the cottage with their own delicious fresh fruit and local coffee. Early morning yoga was the best! I would return here on my next trip to the Big Island without hesitation. Mahalo nui!

The cabin is clean, light, and private, filled with art created by the painter Mayumi Oda, who started the farm seventeen years ago. We enjoyed the nightly symphonies of crickets and frogs and the daily songs from multitudes of birds, plus the great ocean view. We appreciated the tour of the grounds that Mayumi's son Zach gave us, showing us the many varieties of fruits and vegetables cultivated over the years. The family has built a unique, Zen-infused paradise, and we will surely return.

The cabin is clean, light, and private, filled with art created by the painter Mayumi Oda, who started the farm seventeen years ago. We enjoyed the nightly symphonies of crickets and frogs and the daily songs from multitudes of birds, plus the great ocean view. We appreciated the tour of the grounds that Mayumis son Zach gave us, showing us the many varieties of fruits and vegetables cultivated over the years. The family has built a unique, Zen-infused paradise, and we will surely return.

Clean, comfortable, private and peaceful. I've stayed at high end resorts, condos, well appointed homes and other cottages on the Big Island and in the future if I want to be anywhere near Kona this is where I'd definitely want to be.Hosts are hands off but available for any questions or needs and made me feel welcome. This is a very low key, chill place in a beautiful location.

Clean, comfortable, private and peaceful. I've stayed at high end resorts, condos, well appointed homes and other cottages on the Big Island and in the future if I want to be anywhere near Kona this is where I'd definitely want to be. Hosts are hands off but available for any questions or needs and made me feel welcome. This is a very low key, chill place in a beautiful location.

mahalo to gingerhill 'ohana. keeping it beautiful, serene, real. Love the aesthetics, love the view, the simple and elegent solutions, loved the shower! Sad about coqui, so much to learn, heading back soon.

The setting of the cottage was just beautiful and the hosts are very friendly! My daughter and I felt extremely comfortable and welcomed! I would highly recommend staying on this property instead of a hotel! It is the best way to experience the tropical Hawaiian lifestyle! Such a pleasure that we are already planning our next trip!

Perfect retreat spot in an organic farm with amazing views. Fruit and avocado trees all around. Well appointed place - it had everything we needed.

Minimal and spare. This is not a beachfront condo. Lovely distant water view. The organic garden comes with frogs and birds and some mosquitos. The bed is really comfortable. Amenities are close by. It was a privilege to be able to stay here.

Delightful setting, beautiful gardens & plant life, comfy bed, lovely outdoor kitchen & shower, close to our favorite swimming spots, all we needed... Didn't receive directions ahead, so we couldn't find it right away, but helpful neighbors got us there.

The cottage is bright and airy, clean and comfortable. The open air kitchen and lanai are functional and have a view of the ocean in the distance. It is so peaceful, the only noises are from the birds and insects and nearby cows. The setting is beautiful but not far from lots of local attractions and Kobe is about 20 mins drive if you want the resort atmosphere. It is very tricky to find the first time -- make sure you ask for specific directions. I wouldn't recommend arriving at night the first time!

This is a gorgeous spot. The cottage is lovely: a spare, simple aesthetic, yet completely comfortable, with Mayumis's amazing art and artistic touches throughout. The kitchen on the deck is perfect for simple meals. You are surrounded by lush tropical greenery: banana trees, avocado, papaya, ginger, bird of paradise and more. The only sounds you hear are the occasional cow moos and lovely frog chirps in the evening. The location is perfect : close to Kealakekua Bay and Honauanau for snorkeling. Captain Cook is 5 minutes away, with Choice Mart ( best grocery store ever!) and a green market on Sunday with a smaller one on Friday. The 1000 foot altitude means you get a little reprieve from the heat after sunset. Kona is a short 20 minute drive if you really need to go into town. Can't wait to come back!

Paradise! Dania took great care of us!

I chose this place based on the reviews that talked about farm tours, fresh fruit, yoga, etc. I didn't realize there was a significant cost to these options. In the cottage is a list of the charges, similar to the mini-bar upselling at an expensive retreat. Because of that I did not participate in these extras. Once I adjusted, however, that did not diminish my enjoyment of this lovely little place. The setting is magical! I loved the little geckos who sneaked around us! I loved the outdoor shower. It is an incredible setting, surrounded by beautiful flowers, birds, amazing sunsets. It was a wonderful place in which to relax at the end of the day.

This was a beautiful organic garden setting. Somewhat rustic but very clean and easy to get to.

We stayed 5 nights at the cottage and were welcomed very warmly by our hosts Zac and Iris. This place is perfect to really wind down and offers everything one needs - loved the lanai and the outdoor shower! The hosts offer a farm program incl yoga classes and provided some organic fruit from their garden - delicious and thank you Iris for the fantastic yoga class! The location is also perfect to go see all the hotspots on the island (volcanos, Mauna kea, kohala bay, etc). We'll hopefully be back soon. Xxx

A beautiful poetic living situation Peaceful , a beautiful garden , farm paradise . white comfortable comforters and cotton sheets . The cottage was clean and we loved the outdoors cooking and outdoor shower