Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm- With over 200 five star reviews!

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Hilo, HI

Hakalau Beach Park9 min drive
Umauma Falls10 min drive
Akaka Falls15 min drive
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

*If your dates aren't available, please check out our new listing #1355789*
Opened for guests in 2010, the original HULILI FARM COTTAGE (pronounced who-lee-lee) has welcomed so many wonderful guests that it became time to enable more people to enjoy the farm. Please check out our Pineapple Cottage listing (#1355789) to see which cottage best suits your needs.
Guests rave about the 'SWEEPING, UNSPOILED, TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY VIEW' in every direction! The sun and moon rise over the ocean as you watch the wonders unfold from your comfy rocking chair OR swinging bed on the lanai. Birdsong is the beautiful sound track on this private farm located at the end of a dead end country road. Relax as you walk through the orchards and please, sample the fruit...that's when it is best!
The COTTAGE is bright, clean, and furnished with all you will need. The 'BAMBOO SLEEPING CHAMBER' offers a KING size 'sleep number' bed with dual controls for firmness. A FULL size futon is inside, and outside on the LANAI is the QUEEN size 'HANGING BED'. (This bed has become a favorite with our guests, who sleep, nap, read and talk while swaying in the breeze, taking in the beauty.) Walk-in shower and pedestal sink in the cottage bath. Laundry facilities, with all supplies, are available for our guests and just steps away from the cottage.
A huge AVOCADO tree hugs the patio next to the lanai. We have named her, MS. CADDO. You may taste her fruits in season and almost always there will be a stalk of 'apple' bananas hanging from her branches. Bring some groceries and you are ready to settle in.
We encourage you to take the time to read our GUEST COMMENTS. They paint a true picture of their stay at Hulili Farm. Here is seclusion, peace and quiet on a tropical farm 'paradise'.
The ultimate guidebook: 'HAWAII, THE BIG ISLAND REVEALED' is in the cottage for your use while exploring.

While most guests come to the farm to get away from their busy lives, for those who still want to maintain some connection, we have recently updated our internet and now offer fiber-internet on the farm. But we won’t tell your boss that!

Have fun!
Our Aloha,
Todd and Madeleine

This is a hosted property.
Hawaii Tax ID: W26075590-01

Property manager

Madeleine Loewen

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Sea view

Watching the sunrise over the ocean, from the hanging bed, is a favorite.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please NO SMOKING or you lose your deposit!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number GE-050-892-1856-01, TA-050-892-1856-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hakalau

This cottage is located in Hakalau. Akaka Falls State Park and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include World Botanical Gardens and Onomea Tea Company Estate. Pacific Tsunami Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hilo, HI

What's nearby

Hakalau Beach Park - 9 min drive
Umauma Falls - 10 min drive
Akaka Falls State Park - 15 min drive
Akaka Falls - 15 min drive
Port of Hilo - 27 min drive

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

Onomea Country Market & Cafe - 13 min drive
What's Shakin - 14 min drive
Blue Kalo - 6 min drive
The Umauma Experience - 9 min drive
What's Shakin - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm- With over 200 five star reviews! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm- With over 200 five star reviews! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm- With over 200 five star reviews! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm- With over 200 five star reviews! located?

Situated in Hakalau, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Hamakua Heritage Corridor and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hakalau Beach Park and World Botanical Gardens. Zip Isle Zip Line and Kolekole Beach Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carole G.

4 May 2018

Fabulous Stay - Idyllic Location - Great Hosts

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hulili Farm. Great away from it all place to stay. Idyllic Location. Perfect hosts- nothing was too much trouble. Fabulous views. An amazing array of tropical fruits. Loved the dawn chorus, the evening sounds of the cocqui frogs and the company of Lucy the dog. Loads to do nearby, walks, waterfalls, Hilo. Dont miss the botanical gardens - the best we saw in Hawaii. And of course dont mis the awesome volcano. We'd go back in a heartbeat. But it's a long way from England!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bob S., Tulsa, Oklahoma

7 Oct 2011

Wonderful way to relax

You're upcountry a bit, so it's cooler. The air is unbelievably clean and fresh. There's fresh bananas hanging from the tree outside your door. You can while away hours on the hanging bed. If you need or want something Hilo's just 15 minutes away. It's a great staging area for volcanos, waterfalls, and doing absolutely nothing if that's your desire. If you're fortunate enough to arrive during Longan season (as we were), Norm and Sheree provide more than you can eat! If something like that is your vision of paradise, you've found it!

10/10 Excellent

karen s.

7 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing peaceful views

This is a great place to stay to get away from it all! Close enough to Hilo to get back into the all of you want. We also wound up driving north around the island to the west side a bit more than towards Hilo. Just sitting on the porch and looking out at the sky & ocean was so peaceful. Wish we had better weather. Got 1.5 sunrises and one night starry sky out of 7 nights but, that was only the fault of Mother Nature. Still so peaceful in the rain. The cottage itself is fine for two people, tho I can’t imagine a third person being comfortable. The only thing I did not know about before booking from reading reviews, was that the ginger cottage was right next to the main house. Not sharing a wall, but a car port. They have tried to do a good job separating it and noise was only an issue a few times, we did not even bring it up since it was my fault for possibly not asking that question before booking. As I saw nothing about it being so close to the main house in reviews. And many other places we looked at it was a very obvious. The pineapple cottage is a bit more on its own. I would probably book that one next time. Great hosts! Thank you again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

28 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off the path paradise

Short drive from town, hosts were wonderful sharing some great suggestions for visiting. This property is not your typical vacation spot, perfect for couples or those that don't want a lot of other tourists. You can come & go as you please. Loved our stay!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

w g.

10 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You will never want to leave the rocking chairs on the lanai with such a beautiful and relaxing!

Thank you Todd and Madeline for the most relaxing and beautiful five days on the big island. It has been so nice to spend each morning and evening sitting in these rocking chairs watching the orchards and oceans. We have slept great on your comfy bed each night. You are such a sweet, friendly, hard-working family, and it has been a pleasure meeting you both, the kids, the dogs, and, the neighbors duck. We have been adventuring nonstop doing amazing activities for four days. Today, the last day, we wanted to spend it here on the lanai, best day ever! Thank you for an 40th anniversary trip we will never forget. Also, thank you for the muffins, the delicious eggs and the avocados. The last night we stayed up the latest and we watched the most amazing stars from the lanai. It was like being at a planetarium; we ended with a bang. Thank you again, the Greers. PS — The cottage is so much larger than the pictures show, we were also surprised by the huge wardrobe and dresser space. It helped as spread out and feel at home instead of living out of a suitcase. Perfect setup!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Madeleine Loewen

Todd and Madeleine Loewen are the caretakers and cottage keepers here at Hulili.
A full time farm, Hulili grows tropical fruits called longan (lawn-gone) and lychee (lie-chee) on a large scale, however there are also many other fruits that grow on the farm throughout the year. There are appx. 8 acres in orchard. The remaining acreage holds house, barn, cottage and an enormous 'front yard'.

Why they chose this property

We were delighted with the 'end of the road' location, and the undeveloped, unspoiled view of the ocean and surrounding country. The 500 foot elevation means better view and pleasant breezes. The land has a gentle slope toward the orchards and ocean. The surrounding open spaces land makes it seem as if we are on hundreds of acres.

What makes this property unique

There is the feeling of being the only people on the island. With such privacy and space, we enjoy outside living morning to night! Mornings on the lanai as you watch the sunrise over the Pacific are incredible, as are the evening sunset colors and moonrise. We have less rain than Hilo and enjoy tropical trade winds that keep us cooler in the summer than in town.
Beautiful awe-inspiring location and a short drive from all that the Big Island has to offer, make for a perfect vacation!