Hamakua Guesthouse

I had a wonderful visit here. We saved a bundle on lodging costs while getting a better opportunity to experience the Hawaiian environment from the shelter of a cabana. I especially enjoyed being able to watch the stars and listen to the rain from my hammock and being able to look out across the landscape to the ocean while taking my morning shower.

Beautiful and thoughtful exterior and interior design. Breathtaking landscapes. Loved the private water fall. Semi private trail to the cliff is also well worth the walk. Quite an elevated taste of Hawaiian life at an affordable price. Definitely recommend

Magical experience at the Riverside house! Swimming in the river and waterfall was so amazing. The Hamakua Coastline is beautiful! I wish we could stay longer and explore everything in the area. The cabin comes equiped with a full kitchen, bathroom and shower. The sound of running water is so soothing.

The entire experience was so wonderful. Everything at the property is well organized and with the help of strategically placed signs, guests are able to navigate the property easily. The cabanas are very nice - sleeping in the hammock actually ended up being some of the best sleep and best dreams I have ever had. My husband is 6’2” and he loved it too. We are getting hammocks at home asap. Even when it rains at night, you stay dry inside and cozy with the blankets provided. The amenities available at the main house like food storage, a fridge, coffee and French press and grill - are amazing. There are stores, markets and even a wal mart near by with prices that are reasonable and very similar to Indiana. There is a bakery, Mr Eds, down a beautiful rain forest road- that sells amazing breakfast foods, baked goods and other goodies. The entire little town of Honomu is perfect and we loved Hilo in every way. It is possible to get your laundry washed while staying here, go for walks, play with the kitties who live there and interact with other residents staying for one night or more. The open shower/bathroom turned out to be an awesome experience. There is a lot of parking available and it’s an easy drive any where you go. You definitely need a car. The entire place is beautiful, colorful birds and dragonflies are everywhere! Of course with any place , it is important to be realistic. Like I mentioned earlier, there could be multiple people staying there on the property while you’re there so there could be some noise at different times of the night or day, but for the most part it’s not major. You might have to wait for a restroom- but there are two restrooms . This is the rainier side of the island so you might get more rain than what you might’ve expected And inside the cabana if it’s very windy, the curtains will move some. Because it’s the wet side of the island there’s a chance that you’ll have some mosquito interaction. Just make sure you bring your (natural) repellent. This location is earth friendly with multiple people there so that means you’re not going to take a 30 minute hot shower and you’re not going to just have unlimited power usage, etc. The entire Island has an increased capacity for mold, so ya, you might see mold. There might even be a roach from time to time on the island. Overall, love it. We plan on staying here frequently!

We loved staying at the Hamakua Guesthouse. It was definitely off the beaten track - excellent directions as we arrived well after dark without a hitch. We loved the night sounds of the coquilles, the ocean, the fresh air, the moon and stars, the huge mango tree with delicious hanging fruit, the avocado tree with its fruit. Our room was clean, comfortable with the breeze blowing through; the beds were comfortable. The living room, porch and kitchen downstairs were comfortable too. Other guests we ran into were friendly. The owner and manager were helpful with suggestions. Breakfast next morning at Mr. Ed's was great. (I could go on.) We highly recommend this place! It's the perfect place for those who love being in a "natural environment." Wish we could have stayed longer!

Worked here for a work exchange. Was an exceptional experience! Got to explore the island and work on site. The house is off grid and it’s powered by a generator and solar powers! Once in a lifetime experience. Would totally recommend to anyone!