Aloha! Welcome to Rainforest Retreat

Your Private Getaway on the East Side of the Big Island, Hawai’i. Paradise awaits!

Immerse yourself in the lush rainforest of Fern Acres on the Big Island of Hawai’i

A unique location for relaxation and creativity — surrounded by native birds, tropical flora, and trees taller than buildings!

A blue house with a metal roof situated in a lush green garden with trees and plants, sunlight coming through the trees at sunset.

Stay at the Sun Cottage

Retreat into the rainforest at our magical Sun Cottage, located 30 minutes from downtown Hilo beaches and 30 minutes from Volcano National Park.

A two-story house painted yellow, surrounded by trees, with a sloped roof and a balcony on the upper level.

Book the Jungle Dome

Plan your next event in our unique Geodesic Dome nestled in the rainforest! Perfect space for retreats, meditation, yoga, music, and more with on-site parking and a full bathroom.

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  • “This place is so cute! You can see a lot of thought and effort was put into it. We loved the cabin feeling in the rainforest. The frog chanting was so peaceful and the plants were magnificent.”

    — Yue, Verified AirBnB Guest, May 2023

  • "We loved staying at Laila’s. Listening to the rainforest sounds and rain all night was blissful. The house has everything you need. After a long day of travel, you can soak in the clawfoot tub. She has a kettle, so we prepared tea every morning and had toast. Staying at her place was the best thing in Hilo."

    – Lakshmi, Verified AirBnB Guest, June 2024

  • "Sun Cottage was an absolutely incredible place, tucked in an oasis of wild orchids and ferns. You truly get to experience the best of the Big Island here, while also having an opportunity to relax away from everything else. The beds are extremely soft, the kitchen is well stocked with essentials, and the bathroom is spacious. Every aspect of this place is charming."

    – Chandler, Verified AirBnB Guest, June 2024

  • "Laila’s Sun Cottage is the perfect rainforest retreat! This charming hideaway is ideally located for adventures on this special side of The Big Island!"

    – Francine, Verified AirBnB Guest, May 2024

  • “Laila's place was perfect for our family. It was private and peaceful, and close to a variety of things we wanted to do. She even had board games and we had epic Scrabble games each night.”

    – Rachel, Verified Airbnb Guest, August 2025

  • "Beautiful rainforest retreat. More amazing than the pictures. Cosy and easily accessible. Kids loved the loft and the provided games. The outdoor space is truly magical. Laila carefully decorated and equipped this lovely cottage to make our family vacation memorable and relaxing."

    – Eva, Verified Airbnb Guest, August 2025

  • "What a fantastic B&B. My two kids loved the loft area. The driveway was magically amazing! It was so nice being in a quiet secluded area. We loved it!"

    – Rob, Verified Airbnb Guest, August 2025

  • "Laila was a great host, and we had the pleasure of meeting her. The cottage was privately situated with truly amazing natural tropical landscaping. Very peaceful and well-kept. Definitely would stay again."

    – Rob, Verified Airbnb Guest, July 2025

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