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Outdoor pool
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area | Smart TV, DVD player, video library, stereo
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Reviews
10

Exceptional

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2 bathroomsSleeps 21600 sq ft

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HAKALAU, HI
  • Popular LocationUmauma Falls11 min drive
  • Popular LocationAkaka Falls State Park16 min drive
  • Popular LocationAkaka Falls16 min drive
  • AirportHilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)33 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

She was a great host with a lot of great recommendations around Hilo! Nice and spacious bedroom, living quarters, and sh...
Lauren
May 2, 2024

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

MERMAID RETREAT

The farm is located on the beautiful Hamakua coast with views of the ocean and Mauna Kea mountain. We do not need air conditioning as we get the cool mountain air at night. You will receive a tour of the 12+ acres and taste the exotic fruits when they are in season..
I clean very thoroughly between guest stays (even before COVID happened).
There's a village farmers market/food share down the hill from us on Tuesday afternoons from 3-6pm. You will find local residents selling fruits, veggies, flowers, art-work, crafts, baked goods, and hot food (Thai, Caribbean).
The entire downstairs of our home is for guest use (over 1,600 square feet). It boasts a large bedroom with a King-sized Casper bed with a 1/2 bath. A few feet away is the shower and a second toilet. The kitchen has a full range stove with oven, full-size refrigerator, French press for coffee, and basic cooking/baking supplies, .
Fast Wi-Fi available. Bedroom and tv/kitchen-dining room open to outdoor pool area.
Laundry facilities available during the hours of 10 am-3 pm.
NO PETS, PARTIES or SMOKERS PLEASE.


Property manager

CORINNE ALLAIN

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There is a swimming pool outside of bedroom door.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Hakalau

Located in Hakalau, this apartment is in a rural area and on a river. Port of Hilo and World Botanical Gardens are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Onomea Tea Company Estate and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. Pacific Tsunami Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Hakalau Beach Park - 10 min drive
  • Umauma Falls - 11 min drive
  • Akaka Falls State Park - 16 min drive
  • Akaka Falls - 16 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪What's Shakin - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Blue Kalo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Umauma Experience - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪What's Shakin - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does MERMAID RETREAT have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is MERMAID RETREAT pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at MERMAID RETREAT?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MERMAID RETREAT?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is MERMAID RETREAT located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor, Hakalau Beach Park, and World Botanical Gardens. Zip Isle Zip Line is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
She was a great host with a lot of great recommendations around Hilo! Nice and spacious bedroom, living quarters, and she has a great property as well; you will thoroughly enjoy this place if you like farm animals, and pretty vegetation!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
vaca on Hamakua coast
our stay was beyond Excellent..Host is the best and made us feel more than welcome and safe...Mahalos
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We would stay here again without hesitation
My fiance and I spent three nights at the Mermaid Sanctuary. We found the accomodations very much to our liking, super spacious and very unique when comparing this property to a hotel or condo. Definitely more personality than the average night's stay away from home. Our hostess was very good about communicating with us if something out of the ordinary happened (the automatic gate went out of order for a brief bit). We are both fussy but we would recommend the property and intend to stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Corinne warmly welcomed us into her place and showed us around when we got there after dark. She had many recommendations for local restaurants and sight-seeing, which we were very appreciative of. She has a beautiful property that lies in a “rainforest like” antmosphere and every morning we woke up to the sounds of a variety of birds and it was so peaceful. She gave us a tour of her property, telling us about the varieties of fruit that grow behind her place and sharing some of that fruit with us as well. Corinne is very knowledgeable on the culture and history of Hawaii, as well as the unique geological features the island has to offer. Staying with Corinne felt like staying with family and she was always up for conversations about anything. She went over and beyond in making us feel welcome and took it upon herself to show us some of the hidden gems the area has to offer. We will always remember our rejuvenating experience staying at Corinne’s on our big island holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity
What a pleasure! If our plans had been different, we’d have stayed here the entire time! It’s just what the doctor ordered, and then some - idyllic surroundings and plenty of room, not only in our unit but also on the property. Corinne has thought of pretty much everything, including nice details like plush towels, and she’s a very pleasant person. This North Hilo location is an easy drive to popular places, and a relatively comfortable distance to Waimea or Waikoloa. We would definitely stay here again, and can heartily recommend it to easygoing travelers who are looking for novel accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

SHANE H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little farm getaway
Corinne and Norm are great people, made our stay very welcome and became like family!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing introduction to the authentic Hawaii
Corinne and Norman were fantastic hosts. The place was large and well appointed. We got in late and appreciated the thoughtfulness of some coffee and cream in the fridge for the next morning . The real bonus here is Corinne and Norman. They were a font of information, providing wonderful insights about the vegetation on the island as we walked around her farm site, hearing from Norman about special hidden gems that only the locals know about, and getting the low down on what it really takes to live on the island. We will stay here again and certainly recommend to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A remarkable place
A very spacious accommodation on a farm with acres of fruit trees. Warm, hospitable hosts. Scenic countryside at a bit of elevation from the coast, so there are cool breezes in the evening. There is a full kitchen with all the conveniences you could want AND an outdoor pool. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie-France B., Pemberton,BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Calm,kindness in Nature
Excellent, beautiful, peaceful in a very large apartment very comfortable
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilo Hideway
Beautiful property in a superb location to explore on the Hilo side. Corinna was a wonderful host, treating us to a tour of the property, as well as fresh eggs and veggies. Sorry we weren't able to meet Norman. Maybe next time. I wouldn't want to stay anywhere else.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty and quiet island home
Corinne is a kind and helpful host with a beautiful, comfortable home. She gave us a tour of her impressive property and let us sample some of the fruits and herbs that she grows behind the house. It's clear she put lots of hard work and love into building this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place tucked away just 1.5 miles off the main hwy. This place was amazing & well kept
We enjoyed sraying with Corrine & Norman & they were great. Hosts! Had a pot of French Press coffe the first. Morning & took us a tour of the 13+ Acre estate with lush foilage & flowers, sheep, chickens & 2 cats roam freely but inside fenced area. Had the entire
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene Farmstay in Paradise
Corinne was a wonderful host who went out of her way to make us feel welcome and at home. I haven’t been able to eat bananas at home after tasting those that she grows on her orchard! Thank you for a fantastically peaceful and comfortable visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gird your mind, body & soul off the grid.
I joined Vrbo back in the day looking for this experience on Maui on the Hana side - it turns out it is on the Big Island on the Hilo side - a veritable fruit farm that could vend the garden of Eden if needed. The vibe was rain forest meets drought stricken mainlander. We swam in the pool every day and took the tour and ate the exotic fruits. We enjoyed the screened in kitchen/patio for breakfast every morning and did a load of laundry before we left. An unforgettable stay of the better part of a week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We absolutely loved our stay with Corinne and Norm! The place was spacious, comfortable, and beautiful! We loved our tour of their farm and tried fruits we'd never had before! Corinne is a genuine and incredible soul full of kindness and knowledge! We sincerely appreciated all of her time and teaching. Norm was also so funny and we could easily see he had a heart of gold! They were truly such amazing souls and we are grateful to have met them and of course stay at their place as well. They were indeed the best part of our stay! They certainly offer privacy if their guests would be the type to keep to themselves, however, we were eager to meet them and loved and appreciated their time and attention. We were so happy to make friends! When visiting, be sure to check out the local farmer's market down the street on Tuesdays! The sense of community is beautiful! Be sure to remain present in the moment and take in all the beauty, wealth of knowlege, and serenity this place and these people have to offer. It's truly amazing and life changing =)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect start to a Big Island getaway
We have visited the big island many times, but never stayed on the Hamakua side before. This was the perfect place from which to explore the area. We had the entire ground floor to ourselves, including a large bedroom suite with sliding glass door access to the pool just steps outside. There was also a full kitchen stocked with everything we needed, plus a dining room, living room, laundry room...the place is huge! Corinne and Norm were the most gracious and interesting hosts--they went out of their way to make us feel welcome and give us a personalized experience. I mentioned that we were vegans, and Corinne made us some amazing vegan chili one night! The atmosphere was so peaceful and chill, just what we needed to unwind and get into the aloha vibe. We learned a lot and got to sample many delicious fruits, nuts, honey, and much more. We can hardly wait for another visit! -Aloha and mahalo! Kim and Steve
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Jo G., Santa Fe, New Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Found
What can we say? Not only did we find paradise, but we also found adorable children to play with, and a wonderful family with whom we plan to stay in touch. Norman and Corinne are wonderful, generous hosts. Honey from their bees, fresh fruit on their farm, home-made sticky rice mochi at the neighborhood Farmer's Market. I am going through withdrawal at this very minute. Norman and Corinne, so lovely to have met you. What a wonderful, BEAUTIFUL place, and a wonderful, BEAUTIFUL family. Mahalo!!! Lisa and Dan
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bret A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing piece of heaven
First of all, our hosts where very friendly and kind making sure we felt welcome. The place was clean and inviting with more than we expected. We loved the normal life of the farm and where able to relax. Near the end of our stay we called it home. I loved the pool, its cooler water, refreshing to me swimming in alpine lake all summer. Our outmost respect to our hosts Corin and Norman, Thank you for sharing your piece of Heaven and giving us a wealth of information on the local fruits and trees. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Alice R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Lovely weekend with my son at this beautiful property - the owners were friendly and kind. Good access to both Volcano NP and Kohala Coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Camille V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Paradise!
My husband, our toddler, and I stayed for a week. We were taking a much needed break from cold and dry Alaska. The location was perfect. We really preferred the east side of the island and we felt central to things like the botanical gardens, volcano, Hilo, Waimea beaches, etc. the community around the house was lovely and we often went for walks along the street or around their farm; we also really enjoyed the farmers market outside their gate. The pool was cold but refreshing. The kitchen had everything we needed. The space is much larger than it looks online- it’s actually kind of 4 different rooms, which was great with the baby. Everything felt clean and comfortable. Corinne really thought of everything. And Corinne and Norman were lovely, gracious hosts. They were especially patient and kind to our daughter. I hope we make it back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie H., San Francisco, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
We want to live here
This is exactly what we were hoping for. It’s quiet, beautiful, secluded but literally minutes from so many incredible places. It’s a bit of a trek to get food but we stocked the well equipped kitchen when we arrived. We were so impressed with Corinne & Norman and the farm. Sad to leave and ready to return
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ha, hayward

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I have always dream of staying on tropical fruit farm and this where our dream came true. We loved every minute at this nice, clean, and beautiful property with Corinne and Norman. They were so kind and hospitable. They allowed us freely to walk their property and enjoy any of their fresh fruit from the trees. They even gave us farm eggs, honey, soursop, squash, and all you can drink coconuts from their tree. This is the best amazing experience you will never fine at a hotel or resort. The feeling of home away from home. We loved everything about it and yes, even the sound of he rooster every morning..😂 . Our 1.5-year-old son loved the place, fruits, goats, chickens, and cats; he didn’t even want to leave. Wish we could have stayed longer. We will make sure to stay here again on our next visit to Big Island. Thank you again Corinne and Norman!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Hakalau Stay
My husband and I stayed with Corrine and Norman for half of our Hawaii trip. The space is clean and inviting and we loved the farm animals! Though the they are a bit loud in the early hours! The location is a little under 15 mins from Hilo, but close to Akaka Falls and the botanic gardens. We really loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021