Kuulai Hale Private Cottage

Reviews

• Reviewer: Erica

  Comments: Our family stayed at Linda's private cottage for 4 nights. House was very cozy, loved the tropical feel furniture. Quiet atmosphere except the sound of nature is exactly what we needed for our family vacation. Linda's garden is amazing! Avocado tree, starfruit tree, guava tree, breadfruit tree, lemon and citrus tree, banana and lilikoi vines... Linda is very considerate and helpful, she cared about our comfort while we stayed in her cottage, and she was helpful to suggest nearby hot springs, lava tour and good restaurants to eat. Thank you for your wonderful cottage.

• Reviewer: Kyoungrye

  Comments: The reservation was canceled 45 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

• Reviewer: Johnny & Judy

  Comments: The cottage was very nice, country setting with little to no road noise and very private. We did enjoy our stay very much. Linda is very nice. The location of the cottage is good for getting around to different parts of the island as well. Close to the Hilo airport as well, about a 20 minute drive. The yard is very large and has lots of different types of trees & nice flowering plants. We would go back again.

• Reviewer: Allison

  Comments: Linda was a wonderful, sweet, caring hostess. She gave us fresh fruit/shakes the first few days and suggested interesting places to go. The cottage was cute; everything one would need if looking for a quiet spot on the East Side of the Island. My brother and I had a great time! We will definitely be back!

• Reviewer: Anatoliy

  Comments: We really enjoyed staying in this private cottage in the middle of the rain forest. The place was clean and had everything we need during the stay. Easy drive to Hilo and other attractions near by. Linda was a great host.

• Reviewer: Miguel

  Comments: Linda was a great and responsive host. We actually stayed in the other property - Hale o' Ula, which was very nice. Would come here again! Good location for visiting the sights on this part of the island; supermarket, farmer's markets are nearby.

• Reviewer: Kilian

  Comments: Linda is a great host! super friendly, always there to help out and informative about the area. Her's place is super nice, clean and very spacious. Absolutely recommended!

• Reviewer: Budi

  Comments: This cottage is great, rooms are clean and neat. There are plenty of flowers arrangement through out the cottage. Linda is very accommodating host, she had arranged for us to stay here due to my unexpected change of schedule. The yard is great and gives a feeling of very inviting and spacious yard. Definitely we will stay here again if we need to come back for a visit to town, and farmers market is closed by.

• Reviewer: Evan

  Comments: I had an absolutely amazing time at Linda's place! Linda let me stay the first night at Hale O'Kakuis because the cottage was booked that night. I spent the rest of the time at Kuulai Hale. Here is my review: Linda: super nice! very open, communicates, actually cares! I felt more than welcome my entire stay. Hale O'Kakuis: Very unique place. Its a farm house that was converted into a beautiful house in the middle of the rain forest. Very comfortable bed, cool shower, full kitchen. Note: this is not a four seasons resort, this is a unique, fun way to experience hilo! Kuulai Hale: First, the driveway up is so pretty, lined by lush grass and clearly very cared for blooming flowers. The cottage is amazing. Very well done. Has everything you need plus some! Including direct TV, laundry, and fans. Very comfy, totally felt at home. Everything was incredibly clean. I would highly recommend all of her locations. I loved it so much I wanted to just stay and rent it long term! Sadly, I can't stay on the big island forever, but if I would, this place would be amazing. Stay here and you will love it.

• Reviewer: Kelly

  Comments: Linda is a great Hawaiian host. A kind soul with a green thumb operating her own Botanical Gardens yards away. A wealth of knowledge to share on most things you may do, or where to go if asked, and a long term full-time resident. I loved our stay at Kuulai Hale Private Cottage. Upon my return to NY, I couldn't sleep right without the magical sounds of the tree frogs, which are everywhere in the Hawaiian Islands. They made the trip better. Loved it!

• Reviewer: Sylvie

  Comments: Pour notre arrivée, Linda nous a laissé la porte ouverte afin que nous puissions nous installer de suite. Elle a pris soin de laisser des anthuriums fraîches dans chaque pièce. Les chambres et la salle de bain étaient bien préparées contrairement au frigidaire de la cuisine encore garni d'aliments des précédents hôtes.Linda nous a accueilli chaleureusement dans sa maison située à proximité du cottage afin que je puisse me connecter à sa WIFI . Au cours du séjour, elle nous a apporté des fruits de son jardin (fruit de la passion, papaye). A la location vient s'ajouter une taxe locale qui s'élève à 52 dollars pour trois nuits.

• Reviewer: Min

  Comments: The reservation was canceled 44 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

• Reviewer: A

  Comments: We stayed at Kuulai Hale for 3 nights. It is a beautiful house in a rural setting, surrounded by Linda's amazing tropical garden. Linda gave us great ideas for places to visit in Hilo/Pahau. We were very glad to have visited Warm Ponds, which was her suggestion. We appreciate the sheer amount of work that Linda must have put in to maintain the property singlehandedly. Thank you, Linda, for hosting us on our first ever visit to the islands. We will be back!

• Reviewer: David

  Comments: Linda greeted us by coming out of her gardens with fresh picked flowers. She was very friendly and knowledgeable about local events and locations that many tourists would otherwise never know about. The house was perfect for our stay. It was our home away from home. Everything was as advertised on the website. While you are not far from Hilo, the house feels very remote because of all the beautiful gardens and greenery. The sounds of the tree frogs provided a nice, relaxing way to fall asleep. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the Big Island.

• Reviewer: Catherine

  Comments: Linda was an excellent hostess; she welcomed us with a plate of exotic fruits from her lush tropical farm and was generally available for us when we needed her. The place was just as described and made a very comfortable stay for my husband, my son and mate, and myself. The location felt remote and private but was close enough to Hilo and surrounding attractions to make them an easy drive.

• Reviewer: Nancy

  Comments: Linda gave us some ideas on where to eat and near by activities. The house the accurate in description but there were COCKROACHES every where in the house. The house also had a musty smell that we weren't able to get rid off even though we opened all the windows. Lack of communication from the host.

• Reviewer: Alexandra

  Comments: Linda was very welcoming! Very flexible with meeting up and checking in. Greeted us with fresh fruit and gave great recommendations for food and activities in the area. House was spacious and perfect for our needs.

• Reviewer: Doug

  Comments: Out of the way and private! Linda met us on arrival and gave us directions to good food sites and local spots not to miss.

• Reviewer: Doug

  Comments: Private and secluded. Yet not far from town or the volcano!

• Reviewer: Carolin

  Comments: Our stay at Lindas place was great. Her big garden was very impressive and a good supply for fruits and avocados. Furthermore, Linda is a very welcoming and helpful person. She had a lot of good recommendations on places to eat and things to see for us. Thanks for that.

• Reviewer: Amanda

  Comments: Linda was very nice and welcoming. I had a problem with fire ants. I know it's a problem in that area but it was still not a fun experience.

• Reviewer: Natalie

  Comments: We loved our short stay in Linda's place! Not only were we greeted with warm aloha spirit, she made all of us feel at home. The house and location were very neat and beautiful, we could tell immediately that Linda took extra good care of it. Thanks to her very kind service and love, the next time we come back to east side Big Island, we will be sure to contact Linda right away! Thank you so much Linda!

• Reviewer: Michael

  Comments: great value great Host

• Reviewer: Rocio

  Comments: Linda was such an amazing host. We checked in a little late but she was very chill about it and was there to greet us. She offered up some info on where to shop and places to see while on the island. The atmosphere of this home and the surrounding areas outdoors are phenomenal. It was very easy to become comfortable in this house. Everything of interest to us was within an hours drive. When we return to the island we will try to make Linda’s home our home base again. It’s important to know that the house is run on a catchment system and it would be a good idea to pick up drinking water before checking in.

• Reviewer: Bonnie

  Comments: Linda’s house is well maintained and comfortable and has all the amenities you will need. It is a ways from Hilo and off the main roads, but is quiet and is surrounded by nature and beautiful plants and flowers. Because of the rain and humidity, the carpets and towels tended to be mildewy smelling which was hard on our asthma, but opening up the windows during the day helped to air it out. Linda is available and willing to help with any questions or needs.

• Reviewer: Hochan

  Comments: Dear Linda, It was very nice to stay in the house surrended by numbers of beautiful plants and flowers. Everything was good enough to select your house for staying in Hilo area. Thanks Linda,

• Reviewer: Zachary

  Comments: Awseo

• Reviewer: Reid

  Comments: Linda was a wonderful host and allowed us an early check in, but even found time to add beautiful local flowers all around the house giving it the perfect Hawaii feel to our vacation. The home is quaint and cozy and had everything we needed for our stay. Thank you, Linda!

• Reviewer: Olivier

  Comments: Un endroit sympathique et confortable avec un jardin magnifique. Merci Linda

• Reviewer: Melanie

  Comments: Lindas place is an oasis in a wonderful garden. Linda was so wonderful and accommodating and shared even her fruits with us. Ever had a ripe and wonderful tasty passion fruit? Linda might share some with you, too. We really enjoyed that fantastic and private cottage and highly recommend it. Thanks Linda!

• Reviewer: Wuming

  Comments: Very quiet and lovely place to stay for a night! Would definitely recommend!

• Reviewer: Rachel

  Comments: We can recommend this place for a party of four but wouldn’t recommend for larger groups. The house is convenient to Hilo and Volcano NP and Linda left beautiful cut flowers in a few rooms. Smoke detectors and WiFi need some attention.

• Reviewer: Erin

  Comments: This is a small, Island-kine guest house with a very nicely put together kitchen and a large bathroom. There are two large bedrooms. It is up mountain a bit in Kea'au, so it's warm (80 deg F) during the day and can be chilly (low-mid 60's) at night- which is great if you get too hot. Because it's the tropics and there is not (nor does there need to be) any air conditioning, you will need to be aware of opening and closing the windows. Open no later than noon and close up around 8 pm or so. Linda is a great hostess and is just up the drive a ways. She is more than willing to help in any way she can.

• Reviewer: Linda

  Comments: Linda is a wonderful host. She was a wealth of information about the local area and activities nearby. She is someone who shares her knowledge of land and is so welcoming. I would recommend Linda’s place to anyone who wants to experience the true meaning of aloha

• Reviewer: Maureen

  Comments: You’ll find at Linda‘s place a clean and comfortable place to stay. Basically very private and secure.