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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 467 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm - Pineapple Cottage

  • 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. Introducing Pineapple Cottage! Please check out our reviews for the original cottage (listing #269536) and our new Treehouse (listing #4108089) 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 when it is best!
    The COTTAGE is bright, clean, and newly furnished with all you will need. The master suite 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.
    Behind the cottage is our citrus grove, where lemons, limes and oranges can be found in abundance, while the lychee orchard drops off in front of you. There’s almost always a stalk of “apple” bananas hanging on the lanai, and don’t forget the pineapples growing along one side. Bring some groceries and you are ready to settle in.
    We encourage you to take the time to read our 160 FIVE STAR REVIEWS for our original listing. 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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Lanai
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golf

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 720 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-050-892-1856-01, TA-050-892-1856-01, 290020330000

About the area

Hakalau is home to this cottage. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Palace Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include World Botanical Gardens and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and Onomea Tea Company Estate. Visit our Hakalau travel guide
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Hakalau, HI

What's nearby

  • World Botanical Gardens
    World Botanical Gardens
    6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Akaka Falls State Park
    Akaka Falls State Park
    12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
    Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
    15 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Hakalau Beach Park
    5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Zip Isle Zip Line
    6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Na’au
    11 min drive
  • Onomea Country Market & Cafe
    13 min drive
  • Mr. Ed's Bakery
    9 min drive
  • The Hive
    9 min drive
  • What's Shakin' Smoothies
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm - Pineapple Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm - Pineapple Cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm - Pineapple Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm - Pineapple Cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm - Pineapple Cottage located?

This family-friendly Hakalau cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor, World Botanical Gardens and Zip Isle Zip Line. Hakalau Beach Park and Kolekole Beach Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Hulili Tropical Fruit Farm - Pineapple Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 130 reviews
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Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic setting, very private cottage, had everything we needed. Host was fabulous and let us wander the farm. Loved the lanai for reading overlooking the ocean in the late afternoons.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was perfectly equipped. Such a quiet, private and peaceful setting. Hosts added extra touches that made it over and above expectations.
Morning sunrise
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arielle F.

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

Slice of heaven!

This place was perfect. We slept on the hanging bed every night and it was so peaceful. Waking up naturally to the sunrise was so refreshing and we felt incredibly well rested every morning! This is a must stay place in my opinion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Sunrise, Sounds, and Secluded

We enjoyed the beautiful ocean sunrise sitting on the lanai while watching the birds fly from tree to tree. The sounds of frogs and birds abound in this lush environment. The cottage is well appointed and meets all your needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence C.

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

Fantastic cottage

We loved staying here. The cottage is very rivate and the farm is very relaxing.At night you’ll be serenaded by coqui frogs and geckos.Great view for sunrise each day and lots of birds to watch on the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melik S.

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

Amazing place for a peaceful getaway

Our family really enjoyed our stay here. Madeleine is a great host. The cottage has a mesmerizing view, clean and has everything you need when you are away from home. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

We love Pineapple House!

Our 2nd visit was just as wonderful and relaxing as the first. Great property, hosts, and experience. Can't wait for our next trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt G.

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

Excellent Second Visit

This was our second stay at the Pineapple Cottage and it was just as magical as the first. We spent hours lounging on the hanging bed on the lanai and eating fresh fruit and poke bowls. It was just the relaxing stay we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gianna and Charlie L.

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

Amazing special spot.

The hosts are gracious and very welcoming. If you’re looking for that intimate, indoor outdoor big island experience, this might be the place for you. Very peaceful and an excellent place for meditation or grounding with the Hawaiian lands. Take the time to slow down and really soak it in Mahalo
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa I.

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

Peaceful getaway

Everything was so lovely and well thought out. We loved the peaceful setting and the view. The hosts are extremely welcoming. We hope to get back there again sometime soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rob & Cindy S.

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

Amazing!!!

The location is perfect, remote enough form the city for solitude. The views are amazing and the hospitality can’t be beat. We would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

JAMES S.

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

The perfect Hawaiian getaway

Beautiful view of the ocean from the cottage, well maintained, full amenities including well stocked kitchen, use of washer and dryer, peaceful, close to a wide range of activities (beaches, ziplining, botanical gardens, volcano national park, planetarium, shopping, restaurants, etc.). The hosts are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Geoff D.

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

Paradise

What an amazing stay. We appreciated the warm welcome we received when we arrived at the cottage and were pleasantly surprised by the homemade muffins waiting for us on the kitchen table. We had everything we could have needed during our stay and we especially loved relaxing on the hanging bed on the lanai after a day of exploring. The views were amazing and it was so peaceful and relaxing. We would definitely recommend the Pineapple Cottage to anyone!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Zachariah W.

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Lovely Spot

Such a great space- I could spend the rest of my days on that porch. I recommend it unreservedly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kurt B.

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

Paradise Found

My husband and I so enjoyed our stay in the Pineapple Cottage at Hulili Farm. While the location made sight-seeing around the island easy, we often opted to stay in and enjoy the sound of the rain on the roof and the sway of the hanging bed on the lanai. We hope to come back again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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Amazing Stay

The Pineapple Cottage was the perfect peaceful spot. Amazing sunrises and a great view. The porch was awesome and the outdoor bed was so nice during both the sunshine and the rain. The hosts were kind and helpful, and they have a couple of friendly dogs you can play with if you're missing your own animals back home. The farm is very pretty and you have free rein to stroll around. We had all the amenities we needed in the bathroom and kitchen, including cookware. We're so pleased we chose to stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alina C.

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

Amazing Place

The best place we have stayed in Hawaii! Everything was amazing. The cottage was very cozy and clean. The owners were extremely nice and welcoming, they have left muffins and fresh fruits for us. We have also met three small green geckos that live outside, and it was so much fun to befriend them! The views from the cottage are spectacular, every day of our stay, we just wanted to stay and enjoy it to the fullest. Recommend this place over any hotels/ resorts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

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Relaxing & quiet

We loved our stay in the Pineapple Cottage! Such a unique place to stay after being in a condo on the Kona side of the Big Island. The hosts we very friendly and offered fruit from their farm. The pictures on the VRBO site match the actual cottage & farm. If you are looking for a quiet, beautiful & out of the city property to stay at, this is the place. It's about 20 minutes from Hilo and an hour from Volacano National Park. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Leigh F.

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Laid back, lush retreat

We were two couples visiting the Big Island for 10 days: 4 nights at Hulili Farms, 6 nights at Mauna Lani condos. At Hulili Farms, one couple stayed in the Pineapple Cottage while the other stayed in the Treehouse. We gathered nightly on the lanai of the cottage for tropical drinks and simple meals. Day trips included Volcano National Park and Hilo. A highlight was the Hawaiian Botanical Garden followed by lunch at nearby Pi’ilani Kitchen. A Pineapple Cottage highlight was the outdoor hanging bed - falling asleep to the sound of frogs, waking to rain and birdsong The hosts, their dogs, the chicken, papaya eating geckos, and Frankie the duck made our time at Hulili Farms a delight!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

linda s.

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private cottage

We enjoyed out stay at the pineapple cottage. It was clean and had everything we needed for our short stay. The pictures are accurate. We were amused by all the animals and birds on the property. It was very peaceful and private. The view is breathtaking. The property is located only 20 minutes from Hilo. We would definitely rent this cottage again and will highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

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Cozy hideaway

This property strikes a rare balance: reasonably priced, well-located, and thoughtfully maintained without excess or pretense.The views are lush, the space immaculately clean, and the hosts both warm and unobtrusive. Practical touches such as on-site laundry, overhead fans, and a Sleep Number bed (more curiosity than necessity) made for an easy stay. Nighttime breezes kept the temperature comfortable.We had no issues with bugs — just a few charming geckos lingering outside. The only real misstep was the futon, which was all but unusable as seating.As a base for daily excursions, it was ideal. The experience was seamless, understated, and quietly memorable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela O.

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

Paradise!!

Where do I start…this magical cottage is amazing! From the personalized welcome sign to the hanging bed on the lanai this place left us feeling relaxed and not wanting to leave. The sound of frogs at night serenaded us to sleep and the bright sun and birds chirping woke us up in the morning. Walking through the lychee orchard was such experience. Lucy & Molly were a great welcome commitment! If you love dogs you will not be disappointed. Madeleine was great at communicating before our stay and during our stay. She even let us know when Kilauea was erupting so we could get there quickly! This gem of a place is off the beaten path and we loved it! If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of tourist this is the place for you! If ever come back we will be staying here again!
Sunrise
Sunrise with Geckoes
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

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Tranquil stay at the pineapple cottage

I loved everything about this cottage. It’s hard to put into words how relaxing and peaceful it was to wake up and have acres of land in front of you with the ocean in the distance. Collectively, we spent hours out on that porch in the swinging bed and rocking chairs. It rained pretty consistently the whole week we were there, so having that covered porch made it still feel like a vacation, even when hunkering down to avoid the downpours. We were able to pick fresh citrus every day from the trees and the owners brought us a bunch of bananas to enjoy from the farm. This was a truly magical stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gorgeous property that is so relaxing and close to lots of great things to see. I cannot express how very relaxing it was to stay there. Of your looking for quiet and peaceful this is the place. The cabin was stocked with several condiments and all the dishes you need to cook. The laundry area had detergent and dryer sheet for free to use. The showers have everything you need. The animals are great and there is several fruit trees to pick from. We had a lemon for our chicken, and an orange for breakfast, straight from the tree! It is out of town, so a car is a must, but that was my favorite part! Thanks to the beautiful hosts for sharing their land with strangers!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaye G.

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

Very Peaceful

This was by far the most quiet and private vacation rental we have ever stayed. Hosts greeted us upon arrival and were very accessible throughout our stay. Although a little far out for exploring the Hilo side of the Big Island the tradeoff is the solitude and peace. Bed was very comfortable and the muffins delicious. The rental was easy to find and extremely clean. It is a bit on the cozy side and I did miss a proper living room area and surface in bathroom for toiletries and such but made do. For us coffee enthusiasts, a larger coffer maker would be much appreciated. All in all a beautiful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024