If you’re looking for something peaceful, secluded but easily able to access downtown Hilo within 15 minutes then Mara’s hobbit home is truly a hidden gem in the Hawaiian rain forest. My partner and I wanted to explore a bit of Hilo and the beautiful nature of Hawaii’s east side so naturally we were drawn here. The cottage was clean and had most amenities to make ourselves comfortable. Note, don’t leave fresh food out on the counters! We had a small issue but Mara was super quick and kind about fixing it right away! The sounds of the forest are very loud at night, which is fine for us, but if you need quiet, this may not be the place for you.
The loft is super cozy and it was such a treat to hide from the rain while reading up there. Mosquitos were not a problem either so that’s nice! Make sure to follow Mara’s directions to the house so you don’t end up unnecessarily driving for over a mile on very unpaved roads!