Enjoy a private 3-bedroom, 2-bath home for the price of a hotel room. This bright, airy retreat sleeps 6 and features sweeping ocean views, a renovated kitchen, and a spacious deck perfect for sunsets and stargazing. Set on 24 peaceful acres with fruit trees and farm animals, yet just minutes from Hilo, Akaka Falls, and the Hamakua Coast.<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />Property Highlights:<br /><br />- Kitchen & Dining: A spacious, modern kitchen with bar seating and an eat-in dining area, designed for effortless meal prep and casual dining. Perfect for hosting family dinners or group get-togethers.<br /><br />- Master Suite: A master suite featuring a California king-sized bed, an en-suite bathroom with double vanities, and French doors that open onto the lanai, offering the perfect spot to sip your morning coffee and enjoy the view.<br /><br />- Guest Bedrooms: The second and third bedrooms both offer cozy queen-sized beds, with large windows framing picturesque views of the mountains, stream, and lush surroundings. Sliding doors in the third bedroom open directly to the lanai for easy access to the outdoors.<br /><br />- Work-Friendly Space: A quiet, laptop-friendly office space with a chair, ideal for remote work or study during your stay.<br /><br />Modern Amenities: <br />- Free high-speed Wi-Fi<br />- washer and dryer for convenience<br />- updated tankless water heater (replaced in June 2020)<br />- We provide linens, towels, toiletries, and a hairdryer for your comfort.<br /><br />Location Perks:<br />- Just 8 minutes to the Hawaiian Botanical Gardens<br />- 9 minutes to the Onomea Bay Trail for scenic coastal hikes<br />- 13 minutes to downtown Hilo for shopping, dining, and local attractions<br />- 13 minutes to Akaka Falls State Park, where you can witness the beauty of one of Hawaii’s most famous waterfalls<br /><br /><b>Guest access</b><br />Guests will enter through a private gate and use a smart lock for self check-in. We’ll send the gate and door codes a few days before your arrival, along with check-in instructions.<br /><br /><b>Other things to note</b><br />NO PARTIES are allowed without prior permission. Please ask the manager.<br /><br />Any and all goodies stocked in the house are there for your enjoyment.<br /><br />The animals love popcorn. You may bring some popcorn if you would like to feed them, but please note that interaction with the animals is at your own risk.<br /><br />A lawn crew visits twice a month, and an Orchard Manager maintains the fruit trees. Please do not pick any fruit without permission.<br /><br />Hawaii’s tropical climate supports a variety of insects and lizards. We do our best to minimize their presence inside the home, but we cannot guarantee they won’t occasionally get past screens or doors.<br /><br />On the farm, you may see geckos. Geckos commonly live around people and are harmless. They’re also beneficial because they help control unwanted bugs.<br /><br /><b>Registration Details</b><br />TA-033-055-7952-01