Hilo Waterfall House at Kikala Lodge
Hilo Waterfall House at Kikala Lodge
A Rainforest Eco-Lodge on the Hamakua Coast
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Nestled on the Hamakua Coast near Hilo, this serene eco-retreat features off-grid Balinese-style rooftop glamping cabins and a 2-story family cottage overlooking Kikala Falls. Surrounded by lush rainforest within the Mauna Kea Cloudforest Bioreserve, enjoy private streamfront access, waterfalls, a botanical garden, exotic fruit trees, and friendly goats. At 1,600 ft elevation, the cool climate offers a tranquil escape, perfect for personal or family retreats. The space Stay at our private, kid-friendly waterfall house, nestled in front of the breathtaking Kikala Waterfall. This enchanting 2-level Ohana cottage is surrounded by lush rainforest on three sides and sits beside the tranquil Kikala stream. With unparalleled alpine tropical beauty and views that rival National Parks, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to over half a mile of private riverfront, complete with spectacular waterfalls and swimming holes. Kids can explore, play, pet our friendly goats, and splash in the river, all within the safety of our spacious farm. Though it feels like a secluded wilderness retreat, you’re just 12 minutes from downtown Hilo. Please note: While the cottage is entirely private, this is a lodge, and on-site staff is available to assist with anything you need during your stay. Guest access Guests have access to a stunning waterfall, a serene river, the lush nature bioreserve, a charming petting farm with friendly goats, fruit trees, and picturesque meadows. The waterfall is surrounded by 14 acres of private botanical gardens and cloud forest, creating a secluded and tranquil setting. Please note that the grounds and the waterfall itself is shared space. Your hosts' family and other guests on the farm may also enjoy access to the river and waterfall areas. Other things to note Located at a comfortable 1,600 feet elevation, our farm enjoys a pleasantly mild climate, with daytime temperatures ranging from 64-77°F and nighttime lows between 55-66°F. As part of the Cloudforest, you can expect a dynamic mix of sunshine, clouds, mist, fog, and occasional rain nearly every day—a true tropical mountain experience. We are a full service county of Hawaii special licensed Bed and Breakfast lodge: as with any hotel, in addition to your channel reservation, you must also agree to our terms and conditions separate from the channel you booked on and be prepared to show ID upon check-in. Please note that Airbnb does not own our lodge, you are actually our customer and as such we do require communications to go through our system, not just Airbnb's system. Our farm is a 100% smoke-free property, and smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on the premises. Registration Details TA-166-131-0464-01
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