Paula greeted us upon arrival and brought a big bowl of fruit to our cottage. There wasn't a ton of ripe fruit on the orchard, but obviously that is dependent on the season. The cottage was beautiful and looked exactly like the photos. The view was unreal (so beautiful that we got engaged on the deck our first night!) and there was a rainbow our first morning there. It was a quick drive to Waipio, but I would definitely recommend having a 4wd SUV so you can drive into the valley. We didn't have phone service at the cottage, but the wifi was fast and there was a landline phone.

The restaurant options in Honoka'a (closest town to cottage - 15 min drive) were very limited and close very early. Waipio Cookhouse is very close to the property and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. All the food is sourced from their farm and is excellent.

If you are looking for luxury accommodations, this may not be the place for you. There were many friendly lizards in the cottage and the appliances are somewhat dated. However, if you're looking for seclusion in one of the most beautiful places on the island, this is the perfect place to stay.

We had an incredible time staying at the Orchard Cottage and would definitely stay again!