If you ever wanted to experience life on a working Chocolate Farm? – this is your chance! We have 2 rooms available for rent (separately or together) that have private entries. Hilo Bay Room is an ensuite room with private lanai. Explore our farm, suspension bridge, treehouse, gardens and river. If you are interested in participating with a cacao harvest, farm tour, chocolate tasting, spice harvests, let us know or check out our Hamakua Chocolate Farm website.<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />The Hilo Bay room has an E Luxury queen sized mattress and a private lanai overlooking the rainforest/stream/gardens and Hilo Bay and beaches. The artwork in the room is inspired by cacao plantations and includes a teaching print from the 1800s. The rooms are not equipped with TV (to help you unplug, however, you can connect to the complimentary WiFi network and enjoy whatever you want to watch or listen to on your own devices. There is also access to our chocolate demo kitchen w/ toaster, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, plates/glasses/utensils if you care to prepare your own breakfast or want to cool down some cocktails. We will provide complimentary coffee and tea in the morning.<br /><br /><b>Guest access</b><br />We encourage you to explore and enjoy our cacao orchard, suspension bridge, treehouse, gardens, river and common spaces around the farm. There is a large covered lanai w/ lounges and dining table. Grab some of our beach chairs and have a picnic at the stream, or get lost in a riveting book. The estate is here for you to enjoy.<br /><br /><b>During your stay</b><br />We are often around working on the farm and are happy to provide local tips and advise- if you want that. We are also happy to allow you to have your own space if you prefer to have a intimate interaction-free experience. Both rooms have private keypad entries. If you are interested in more cacao farm-related activities, tours, tastings or harvest experiences please reach out to us and we are happy to share other things to do here at the farm. Airbnb guests here get discounts on our in-depth cacao farm tours/tastings that happen on WED and SAT at 1pm.<br /><br /><b>Other things to note</b><br />Due to this being a working chocolate farm with electric fences, suspension bridge, unfenced gulches and active farm equipment, we have a no-kid under 16 policy.<br /><br />WIFI/ Cell reception : We recently installed Starlink and it is usually good and stable. We do have ok cell service in this area which varies depending on your carrier. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience- idillic life on a rural farm!<br /><br />GOOD LUCK GECKOS: Geckos (small green lizards) are a normal and amusing part of living in Hawaii. They are completely harmless and keep down the insect populations. Sometimes they find their way into the rooms, which is normal here. They most frequently love hanging out at the window screens where they hunt for little flies/insects or on flowers where they might lick some sweet nectar. The green geckos go to sleep in the dark, so if you keep lights on all night, they will continue to hunt for food. They use to be revered as gods in Polynesia and would also bestow good luck upon you.<br /><br />POTENTIAL FOR INSECTS: As we are on a farm in the rainforest of E.Hawaii, summertime can bring the occasional light-attracted beetle or infrequent termite swarms. This is completely normal here. Ah, life in the rainforest! While we have screens on every window, a few very clever ones are attracted to light and will somehow find their way inside. We can occasionally get either very small beetles or termites that can swarm in the evening. We always tell guests to turn off the lights when you go out of the room and minimize the lights if you notice flying bugs in the room. If termites happen to swarm, often do so between 7:30 and 8:30pm only (like they have a watch!). If you are hanging out outside, it is rarely an issue. If requested, we have an insecticide spray. This has rarely been an issue for any guests, but if you are particularly bug or gecko squeamish, we wanted you to be aware prior to booking.<br /><br />LIGHT SENSITIVITY: It is very dark here at night, but if you are light sensitive, our rooms do not have black out drapes. If requested, we can provide night eye masks. Just ask.<br /><br /><b>Registration Details</b><br />TA-156-639-6416-01