This place is a great stay that is also very affordable. It was a great location for our adventures all across the island. Karla was very helpful in showing us around and making us feel right at home. It is such a cozy and beautiful place! We would absolutely love to come back some day!

This was the perfect quiet home base for our stay. We loved falling alseep to the coqui frogs and being greeted by the little geckos around the property. This unit has pretty much everything you could need and then some. Communication was easy. I would definitely stay again!

From the moment we arrived we knew we had made the right decision. Karla greeted us when we arrived and showed us around. We wanted for nothing while we were there. Welcome basket far exceeded expectations, as did the supplies that were there for us to use. The Guidebook provided was very detailed, offered many siggestions and answered a lot of questions we had. Centrally located , was 20 mins to Hilo and 30 mins to Volcano Nat Park. Slept very well as the bed was quite comfortable. Lanai had great patio furniture, comfy hammock and bbq. Landscaping was incredible, we found new plants to look at almost every day. The young pineapples were very cool. Any emails/requests/questions were responded to in minutes. On site laundry was a great bonus as we stayed for a month. We cannot thank you enough for hosting us during our sons graduation from university, We hope to be able to return someday to stay with you again. We cannot recommend this property more. Vacation of a lifetime, and this cottage was a big part of it.

Karla’s cottage is one of the most well-appointed rentals you will find. She has gone above and beyond to provide everything you may need and then some (wine, chocolates, eggs, butter, etc). The property is close enough to serve as a ‘home base’ for exploring everything on this side of the island but remote enough to rest and recharge in a secluded location. Recommend without hesitation!

This is a great stay for those wishing to explore the Hilo side of the Big Island. It's located in a secluded area that makes you feel like you're in Hawaiian tropical forest. It features a beautiful lanai that makes the morning perfect. Karla was very welcoming and we really appreciated the use of the washer and dryer (particularly with the rain we experienced!)

What a fabulous place! Karla has made an amazing and comfortable cottage both inside and out! It was spotless and so many personal touches. We stayed in 3 places this trip and can say that this one was by far the absolute best. I would give more stars if I could! Mahalo

My husband and I spent a week at this location and thoroughly enjoyed our accommodations here. Karla has the cottage well stocked with lots of extras you don’t always get in other rentals. She met us at check in and answered all our questions. Any other questions throughout the week were answered quickly. Very private location.

Wonderful little spot. Awesome porch and hammock. Comfy bed, clean kitchen, great shower. Karla was very nice and easy to communicate with.

I just loved this HPP spot. Karla has created a warm, cozy, welcoming bungalo with every amenity one could need, plus some delightful extras! It's just so serene and pretty...better than the photos, even. Very clean with excellent bathroom, comfy bed, great washer, full kitchen... Easy to get to volcanoes, Hilo, other cool spots. There are dogs, chickens, and sweet coqui frogs in the neighborhood, so if you're noise sensitive there's a sound machine. The lanai is the best, especially the hammock. I would not hesitate to stay here again!

Karla was a fantastic host - best ever. Unit was also stocked very well. Great location to visit Volcano National Park (45 min drive). We did night viewing to see active lava flow from Kilauea caldera and wanted place close by to shorten drive after long day. Bonus that unit is less than 2 miles from Puna Trail Trailhead which we did 6 mile hike next morning. We had a great nights sleep!

Love this area

This is a great cabin, it is very clean, well kept and well provisioned with some beach stuff and treats from the hosts. It feels like you are tucked away in the rainforest. We loved the hammock and eating on the lanai. We would absolutely recommend it to anyone wanting to explore this side of the island, Hilo and the volcanoes. Thank you to Karla for being a great host!

Immediate relaxation judging from neighbor bunnies looking so carefree ;) - suggest backing car in for the far back ohana for easier exit. For an early departure, the 17-min. drive was close to the event, and I treasured the full downtime to regroup from the day. Nice touch: wine and chocolates! Big room, bathroom, kitchen, fridge, great lanai with hammock and zip-up netting around outdoor table. Lucky night (I was not disturbed by animal noises as described.). 'Twas the one 12-hr. respite during a very active biz trip, enough to catch my breath. A sound sleep, a stocked breakfast, and I was re-energiized. Mahalo, Karla, I hope to bring my hubby to experience the same soon.

I really enjoyed my stay here! Karla is very thoughtful. Her property is beautiful. I especially enjoyed the sounds of the outdoors, nature’s symphony at its best!

The welcome was very warm despite our late arrival. The place was cosy but not too small. We felt great and slept very well. I recommend this place for a stay in Hilo!

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Great little house next to the owner's house. Not a lot of space but cozy. Owner is easy to reach and answers questions quickly. Warm welcome. However the location is not that convenient as it is a good 25 min from Hilo, and the roosters and dogs of the neighborhood are very noisy at night...

Karla was very kind and had left welcome gifts and gave a great tour of the property. Home is fairly centrally located between Hilo and Volcano although it is a fairly short drive to either. We enjoyed feeling like we were immersed in the jungle and listening to the native noises.

Lush and impeccable. Our property stay was exactly as advertised. Accommodations were private, comfortable and truly impeccably clean. From the nightstand lamps and indoor amenities to the hammock and netted patio set, her setting promoted a pleasurable and serene Hawaiian experience. Clearly, the property location gave us ease and accessibility to all our sightseeing adventures. Look forward to our return.

Beautifully located, like in the jungle, perfect deck, everything neatly and nicely put together in the house. Loved it!

Property owner was very supportive and caring.. we received a warm welcome..property was clean and location was convenient..we got a good guide book which was helpful.. beach state parks are nearby..

There were 4 adults in our party and we all enjoyed our stay here. We got in late and she already had the couch made up into a bed for us which was nice. We really liked the porch and the outside sounds.

The house was very clean, and all the basic necessities were provided. Karla really went above and beyond with a detailed information folder containing local beaches, events, and places to eat! We loved sitting on the porch listening to birds and watching the geckos.

Karla greeted us on our arrival, all her extra treats and touches where appreciated. Cabin very clean, and private, being tucked in the back of the property. It is the true Hawaii experience, with the local roosters, some dogs and Hilo Rain. Great place to be out discovering during the day and cozy on your return.

Very private home away from home. Well earned Super Hosts designation. This is a good location for the must see Volcanoes National Park and Mauna Loa Volcano and all kinds of volcano adventures including a short night hike to see the flowing molten field of lava. Consider renting a 4x4 to go up to 13,500' on Mauna Loa.

The VRBO website gives a very accurate depiction of the property. In person it is as charming as the pictures. It is clean, well designed, attractively decorated, and well provisioned. It's a wonderful home away from home. The host has been in business since 1915. Her considerable experience is reflected in the well thought out provision and design of the cottage. This all results in a comfortable relaxed vacation experience. We would do it again.

This was the second time we stayed because it's perfect! Centrally located near Pahoa, the space is open and airy with a lovely wrap-around deck where you can enjoy your food at the outdoor table or have a snooze in the hammock. We love to cook so the full kitchen with everything you need is a real bonus. Karla provides all the toys...beach chairs, mats, towels and umbrella, body boards, snorkelling gear...anything you'd need for fun at the beach. If you want a private, relaxing place to rejuvenate, look no further. I recommend this property without reservation.

We enjoyed our short stay in Karla’s cottage. It is well stocked with everything you will need and more. Karla is very accommodating and informative. After enjoying the Volcano National Park until after dark, it was only a 40 minute drive back to the cottage. We had a great lunch in the Rim Restaurant overlooking the smoking caldera. Driving down the Chain of Crater highway to the ocean and viewing the sea arches and then seeing the lava flow once it was dark were definitely highlights.

The cabin is perfect! You’ll find everything you’ll need for your stay plus Karla is a very nice and kind host.

Cottage is well appointed and private. Very relaxing and peaceful location. Lovely lanai. Don't miss beach access nearby - beautiful spot to relax. Vocal roosters on adjacent property, but Karla provides sound machine to help overcome them.

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in this little cottage, The property manager attention to detail was very much appreciated. Everything was provided, cooler, beach towels, beach chairs, and I loved that she had drinking water, A bottle of wine, and chocolates for us on arrival. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the special Hawaiian tea. The location was very convenient to the national park. I would definitely recommend staying here on your visit to the big island.

This is a clean and cozy little abode with a great porch surrounded by tropical vegetation. We enjoyed our stay, and greatly appreciated all the information provided by the host. While the neighborhood does have a fair amount of animal noise, we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again if back in the area.