Top Hotels Near Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden in Keaau from NZ$202

"We had such a great stay just outside of Hilo on the Big Hawai‘i Island. There’s so much to see & do in the area, even in a short amount of time, so the location was perfect. It felt tucked away & peaceful, but still super convenient to swing into town for groceries or other conveniences.The house itself was exactly what we needed. Cute, clean, & private, which made it easy to relax after a long day of exploring. Our host was incredibly friendly & responsive when needed, which we really appreciated.We did end up having to cut our trip a day short, but he handled it so quickly & kindly with a refund, which says a lot. We would absolutely stay here again & will definitely keep this place in mind for our next trip to Hilo!"

"Misleading description and disappointing experienceThe listing advertises “no hidden fees,” but there were additional charges not disclosed upfront. There is a 10 fee per load of laundry and a 30/day charge if air conditioning is used while you are out, with usage reportedly monitored. The kitchen is described as “fully equipped” and suitable to “cook up a feast,” but only one burner on the electric stove was functional. This issue should have been disclosed prior to arrival. The microwave is very small (unable to fit a standard dinner plate), there is no rice cooker, and one of the two TV trays was broken. Preparing meals required significantly more time and effort than expected.There were also cleanliness and maintenance concerns. There's mold in multiple areas of the living room, and bugs were present throughout the space. Also had a problem with pricing transparency. I booked for two guests, later added a third and let he owner know upon arrival, I was immediately told there would be an extra 15/day fee, totaling 90, I checked the booking platform, the price difference between two and three guests was significantly lower. When I asked if this fee could be reconsidered given the issues during the stay, the request was declined."

"The whole experience was awesome. Suzy was so easy to deal with and the house was adorable. Everything was as stated. The geckos love scrambled eggs. We can't wait to come back."

"Amazing cottage with aloha. Beautiful orchard. I made a mistake on the booking and came a day early. Host easily accommodated us and we were treated with true aloha. Would stay again. "

"Even though the house was charming, it was not adequately described on the website. From the pictures I would not have known the second bedroom was an upstairs loft that you had to climb a ladder to access. Luckily we are all fairly mobile and can climb a ladder!Also, is having a frig an amenity? It wasn’t listed as an amenity, but I thought that would be standard with your location. And if it wasn’t, at least let your visitors know there is no refrigerator! There was an ice cooler, but no mention to bring ice! We had perishables that we had bought before arriving, and then had to go back out to get ice so they wouldn’t spoil! Then there was no key provided for the home so when we left for the day we either had to bring all our valuables with us, or be worried if they would still be there when we returned! The house was pretty remote and private, quite a ways into the country, so we chanced it and left most of our stuff there.Getting more toilet paper from the host was challenging. We did run out even after letting the host know we were low. They brought 1 roll eventually. 1 towel for each of us was provided and I asked about if we could get clean towels after 2 days of use, but apparently that wasn’t part of the deal. We did hang our towels after using them, but they never dried completely so after 4 days of use we were ‘drying’ ourselves with wet, sour towels. I smelled worse after my shower than if I hadn’t taken one. "

"The owner was great about answering any questions, as well as offering recommendations for eating and activities close by. If anything the place is better than the pictures! And the yard is large and quiet, except for birds and frogs ;)The house was very clean and equipped with what you need. "

"The Birds Nest was a great stay. The check-in process was seamless and due to our late arrival, the hosts were very gracious and left lights on AND sourdough muffins. The home is clean, very inviting and great combo of in and outdoor spaces. "

"The house was nice and clean. It had plenty of room for the 6 of us. The house is located very well if your wanting to explore the east , north and south sides of the island. We loved our visit to the Big Island and this host and property was part of it. Thank You."

"Alex and his wife were very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed our stay"