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River View Rainforest Tiny Cabin with Kitchenette (No Cleaning Fee)

Pepeekeo cabin with kitchenette

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Property grounds
WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Pepeekeo, HI
  • Place, Hakalau Beach Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Pepeekeo

On river.A stay at this cabin places you within half a mile (1 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor and 6 miles (10 km) of Onomea Bay. Hakalau Beach Park and Akaka Falls State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hakalau Beach Park - 14 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 16 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Onomea Bay - 16 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Akaka Falls State Park - 16 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 16 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Hive - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Na’au - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Ed's Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hilo Shark’s Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

River View Rainforest Tiny Cabin with Kitchenette (No Cleaning Fee)

This tiny house offers a private bathroom and a well equipped private kitchenette on a screened-in porch. You will also have access to our shared waterfall swimming area.

This cabin is off-the-grid. Being off-the-grid means that we get all of our electricity from the sun and all of our water is collected from the rain. We are not connected to the island's grid power system. Our solar panels charge a large bank of deep cycle batteries all day in order for us to have power around the clock. Guests are asked not to use any appliances that generate heat from electricity (such as toasters, hair dryers, curling irons, etc...) as they consume too much energy for an off-grid power system.

Regulatory Note: This is a hosted rental and is not subject to Hawaii County Bill 108.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guests are asked not to use any appliances that generate heat from electricity (such as toasters, hair dryers, curling irons, etc...)
To avoid being charged a cleaning fee up to $50 please wash dishes, wipe kitchenette surfaces, take out trash
There is a friendly, free-roaming dog on the property. We will not refund due to complaints about the dog being present.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children old enough to walk are counted as people.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number GE-038-495-8464-01, 280120030000, TA-038-495-8464-01

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Frequently asked questions

How close is River View Rainforest Tiny Cabin with Kitchenette (No Cleaning Fee) to the airport?

This cabin is 14.3 mi (28-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does River View Rainforest Tiny Cabin with Kitchenette (No Cleaning Fee) have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is River View Rainforest Tiny Cabin with Kitchenette (No Cleaning Fee) to the beach?

This cabin is 4.4 mi (11-min drive) from Hakalau Beach Park and 8.5 mi (15-min drive) from Honoli'i Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does River View Rainforest Tiny Cabin with Kitchenette (No Cleaning Fee) offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at River View Rainforest Tiny Cabin with Kitchenette (No Cleaning Fee)?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at River View Rainforest Tiny Cabin with Kitchenette (No Cleaning Fee)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at River View Rainforest Tiny Cabin with Kitchenette (No Cleaning Fee)?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does River View Rainforest Tiny Cabin with Kitchenette (No Cleaning Fee) have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does River View Rainforest Tiny Cabin with Kitchenette (No Cleaning Fee) have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is River View Rainforest Tiny Cabin with Kitchenette (No Cleaning Fee) to downtown Pepeekeo?

This cabin is 1.8 mi away from Pepeekeo.

River View Rainforest Tiny Cabin with Kitchenette (No Cleaning Fee) Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

bre C.

Very cool, tucked away in the middle of nature. Very basic, and a little bit rustic, more like a camping or glamping experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

MaryJo L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little more care of the Tiny home would be more acceptable. Floors / carpet, replace it !!And we had to take a 15-20step stairs to get there . It was damp out, all ok ,but those wooden steps and bad rails not good .
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply amazing. Private, peaceful my wife and I really enjoyed our stay. As long as you know what your getting into, a small cabin with screened kitchen in the middle of the rainforest and not expecting a 5 star resort...then this is a literal slice of heaven. The sounds of night are incredible. And prepare foe your jaw to hit the ground when you see the swimming hole.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ken B., Edmonton, Canada

Unique rainforest experience

This is definitely something different from most vacation properties. Unfortunately for us, our stay corresponded with a 'kona low' rain storm and so we couldn't take full advantage of uniqueness of the property. In drier weather this could have been a lot of fun, but with constant rain it was only a step up from being stuck in a tent in the rain. The property managers were super friendly and helpful. The kitchenette is basically like camping. Don't plan on cooking much in it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corban R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private Getaway

Exactly as described! Waterfall just 1 min walk away from cabin. Little kitchen. Private driveway. Little tricky to find even with google map direction, but once you get here, it’s worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caifei P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely recommended!!!! Off grid property, swim in the private natural pool.

I wish more people could find this place and stay here for couple nights, off grid and private natural pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

RACHELLE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is one of the most amazing places to stay. The closeness to the waterfall was magical and it just felt like a little piece of heaven... cannot wait to come back💕🌞
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

We truly felt like we were in paradise. Pictures don’t show the true beauty of the plants and trees and water. The sounds were incredible too. We had just came from Waikiki and it was so nice to be with nature - the true original Hawaii.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply amazing!

The cabin is better than the pictures. The grounds are incredible. A private waterfall with a large pool at the base. Its perfect for cooling off. Jungle sounds, rushing stream, a one lane road for morning walks. Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danial R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Rainforest Cabin

Had a great time at the property. Cabin was clean, in a serene private area, and had all the necessary amenities. Would certainly book again and recommend to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Rainforest Cabin!!

Great location in the middle of the rainforest 15 mins from downtown Hilo. Private natural swimming pool was awesome! I recommend take the scenic route to get to the cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness

This was so amazing! I literally was beside myself with how incredible it was.

Clean. Frogs! Spectacular waterfall! I got engaged here. So memorable, I love camping. This was glamping! Bidet, flushing toilet, warm shower. Great bed. Fabulous out door kitchen. Just what I needed for rest and relaxation. Warning, you need to be an active healthy person to stay here. Im from Alaska and this was a slice of heaven on earth.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruna F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing experience

If you want to feel the through Hawaii you should go to this place. It’s magical, simple, beautiful and you will connect with the nature. I really recommend this place. Mahalo!!! Bruna and Charles
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waterfall cabin

Beautiful setting with the sounds of birds and waterfall
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wet and wonderful.

Unfortunately it was cold and rainy for our stay so we didn’t get to enjoy the waterfall swimming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arno Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Staying in the jungle

The cabin was a nice, secluded stay, in a jungle flare. Sitting outside and listing the little waterfall and all kinds of animals was amazing. You could cook for yourself but the space was limited, but thats what to expect for a tiny house. Definitely would go there gain
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

kamalei a.

Liked: Cleanliness

River cabin

Great private affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

Jungle Adventure

We were looking for an adventure and we got one. We aren’t “campers” really but we thought we could do the tiny house. We also wanted to be in a jungle environment. This was the perfect setting for our two-night adventure. Location was convenient to area amenities. The sound of the waterfall and the frogs at night added to the whole experience. It was a fun stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rainforest Cabin

The cabin is very cute, had everything needed for our stay. Communication was great, location was great, nice getaway. It’s not a 5star hotel so come with a camping mindset. It is darker and the humidity is higher but that wasn’t a problem for us, you can get sun at the main guest house or on the beach. The waterfall was beautiful but the water was too chilly for us to swim in, it is January after all. The hosts were very nice and helpful and the price was right!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Skylar B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing private cabin!

Had a wonderful time at this secluded private cabin. We enjoyed the waterfall and the peace and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Cary K.

Liked: Cleanliness

If you want different.

This tiny cabin in the forest if perfect if you want solitude, privacy and relaxation.You must have a vehicle to stay here. It is difficult to find especially if you first arrive after dark.The small kitchen is adequate for simple meals - there are no restaurants nearby. Acessed by steep often wet stairs down to a narrow path. More steps to the swimming area. Has a nice warm shower but do NOT drink the tap water even to brush teeth. Has a small refrigerator. We loved the place but recognize that it may not be for everybody.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan J., Boulder, Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place, if you know what you are getting into

This location is secluded, quiet, and comfortable but without frills. We enjoyed the stream and setting. My husband described it as "a private hostel experience". The kitchen area is a screened-in porch so expect to wash your dishes the first time before using them as mildew grows as it is just so humid. The cabin has all the necessary features and nothing more. Two simple folding chairs for indoor use, two wire and strap chairs for outdoor use. Described as a tiny home, it doesn't have the super creative features that many tiny homes have to provide the needed features in space-saving ways. Instead, all the furniture/features are fit in without much space to spare. Overall we enjoyed it and would stay again but don't expect a glamping experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Spencer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Tiny Home along the Water

We stayed in the tiny home on the stream down from the killer waterfall. So peaceful with the rushing water and chirping frogs. Amenities were decidedly sufficient ;-)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

This is Hawaii.....

I loved the Rainforest Cabin. It is rustic, but had all the essentials I needed to stay comfortably. My son and I enjoyed the waterfall pool swimming daily during the stay. It is a very tranquil and meditative place. This is the true Hawaii if that's what you are seeking!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa M., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Grounded & Peaceful Rainforest Cabin

The perfect rainforest cabin experience. You can hear the waterfall right outside your bedroom and everything is minimalist, cozy and just lends itself to mental decluttering. Super relaxing and would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021