Pahala Plantation Cottages

Although the address listed was wrong, and the Trip.com didn’t forward my phone number to the owner, she was able to find me after I called. The place is large enough to sleep 5 people, and we are able to shop close by and cook dinner. We liked the authentic feeling of small town Hawaii.

The good: the house itself was big and cleaned. The beds were comfortable. The owner was communicative and friendly until we started complaining. Provided laundry service one day during our week. Made sure we had everything we needed to cook and live for the week. The bad: we had expected a plantation with crops all around. This property is basically in the middle of town. No crops visible. The houses behind ours had what looked like fighting roosters and lots of dogs. They BARKED and COCKADOODLED all night long. Every day. No break. Though I must admit after the 3rd day I slept through it. The house was termite infested so many of the drawers were coated in termite dust making them unusable. The bed covers also had some kind of tiny round bugs, not bed bugs according to google. The shower stall was clean but about to fall in from either rot or termite. This place would be great without all these issues!

Julia is great to work with. We rented a small cottage, but got a huge plantation house all to ourselves. Amazing place. Closer to Volcano National Park than Hilo.

Absolutely loved our stay at the Plantation. Truly a hidden gem. These properties are beautiful. The walls truly tell a story of days gone past while you’re resting, rejuvenating and enjoying connecting with your loved ones. Every building is designed uniquely and is one of a kind. We hope to back for a longer stay in the future.

Let your customers know there’s like 20 dogs next door that bark through the night, I left early due to this. I will no recommend this cottage at all.

Place was so sketchy we decide not to stay the address was not on the door and they said they would leave on a light. Everyone had on lights. Dogs barking chickens crowing. Sketchy people all over. Didn’t feel comfortable so we left. Would like to get a small refund but we’ll see.

This is a unique plantation style house. It is very spacious and filled with beautiful antique furniture. It has a full kitchen and dining area. The porch out front is an amazing place to relax in the evenings.

Neat cottage which could be nice with some simple updates and quality beds and bedding. Beds were old and poor quality, sheets don’t stay on and no mattress cover do on a bare old mattress (yuck). Bathroom smelled of pee, maybe was the rotten floor. Main issue is the roosters and the dogs. Unless you’re deaf you won’t be able to sleep.

For the age of the place,it's in great condition. I like the patina and the comfort of older places. Private and comfortable.