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Hale Ma‘ukele is a large, well decorated home located near the heart of Volcano Village and 1 mile from Volcano National Park. It has 2.5 baths, 3 bedrooms, 4 beds, a large living area, and a 4 person hot tub. We have a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, hot tub, a nice back yard, and a back deck with a gas grill. The house is set in the native forest with giant Hapu‘u ferns, ‘o‘hia trees, and native birds all around.
My wife and I moved here in 2006 with our kids, designed and built this house with other family. For the nest year we worked on the landscaping, and decorated it with local art and photography. The house has its own solar energy and filtered, drinkable catchment water.
The house has a open floor plan downstairs and lots of windows to look out on the rainforest. It is a good layout for large groups or families as it facilitates connection, but also has private feeling bedrooms upstairs that have some separation from each other. The master bedroom has its own bathroom, and there is another full bathroom upstairs for the other two bedrooms. We have a laundry room with a washer and dryer, a smart TV with high speed wifi.
The back deck gets sun and is a great place to drink coffee, eat, relax and grill. The hot tub is set in a private corner of the property in the rainforest and is a great place to unwind after a day of activity at Volcanoes National Park or somewhere else.
We are a 5 minute drive to Volcanoes National Park and a 2 minute drive to Volcano Village. Volcano is a cute little town with a few restaurants, general stores, a community center, playground, and a nice farmers market on Sundays.
Volcano is at 3500 feet in a high elevation tropical rainforest, so it is never too hot. It can be chilly and damp depending on the weather, so it is nice to have the mini split heater.
Registration Number: 310060330000, TA-192-180-2240-02, GE-192-180-2240-02
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Peaceful, serene setting! Everything was great!
This was a beautiful home so close to Volcano National Park. It is very private and quiet and a few minutes drive from the park. The home is not located near many restaurants, stores, etc…so be prepared to do any grocery shopping prior to your arrival.
This home had plenty of space for our family to spread out and was very convenient to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. The surrounding jungle and its sounds were exhilarating. We cooked breakfast and packed lunch every day in the kitchen - has the basics covered. Ate on the patio watching the chickens go by. We also enjoyed the hot tub, again immersed in nature. There are mini splits which work well to heat the house. You won’t be using the freestanding stove in the pictures. We were happy with our stay.
Loved our visit. The VRBO was spacious with a lot of thoughtful touches. Great location for volcano and we got to see an eruption. Would love to return. Can’t think of anything that would have made it better except more time to enjoy the area. 😊
Wonderful place - close to National Park with the amenities and extras.
Hot tub was hot, house was clean, kitchen was open and well equipped and could accommodate multiple cooks, and best of all Kilauea was only about 2 miles away, and erupted (fountained) in USGS language, while we were driving into the parking lot closest to it. Once in a lifetime for us east coast people.
Fantastic proximity to Volcano National Park, maybe a 5-10 minute drive, which was great to come and go during the day and night. Beautiful home with a tranquil backyard, felt like a rain forest vibe. Felt great relaxing in the hot tub after a long day of hiking. Would absolutely recommend as a perfect stay for someone visiting the national park.
Lovely place to stay around the volcano area
This house was beautiful both inside and outside. Wish we could have stayed here longer. It’s about a 15 min drive from the Kīlauea lookout.
Host is a great communicator; property is very clean and as advertised; location is just minutes to National Park!!!It is extremely peaceful and relaxing, the hot tub is a great bonus!
House was beautiful and the Host was very helpful. Very close to Volcanoes National Park
We enjoyed our stay very much!
We stayed for 3 days and found the house to be well stocked, well cared for and well thought out. We lost power for over a day and found the house batteries kept the lights on and the hot tub heated. The host identified an issue with the hot water before we ever arrived and he quickly dealt with it providing no major trouble to us. Location was perfect for access to the park and it kept us dry with 7” of rain in a 24 hour period.
Excellent property close to the National Park. Awesome host!
Adam is responsive, and the house is well-maintained, highly recommend.
The home was very nice, and has a hot tub. I would stay here next time as well!
Beautiful place loved out stay.
Host is an excellent communicator. Beautiful home. Rain forest surroundings. Nice hot tub.
Wish we could stay longer, this place is so beautiful.
This was a perfectly comfortable and lovely home to stay at while exploring Volcanoes National Park. The hot tub hit the spot. Communication was excellent and I would absolutely book this place. Again. Thanks for the chocolates!
Great location and beautiful home!
Great home & lots of space for our group! Worked great since we were so close to the volcano the morning it erupted!!
This place was very nice. Made you feel like you were living in a rain forest.
Great setting.
Hot tub was great!
Very lovely home!
Our two families were very comfortable for a quick stay near the Volcano National Park. Towels for the hot tub were a nice surprise.
Beautiful home with very comfortable beds. The location to the park is perfect.
The house was very clean and well maintained! Just thrilled with how nice it was! Adam was a great host and very responsive! We hope to come back and visit again soon!
Everything was fantastic. The house itself is very spacious and cozy. The hot tub area was the most magical part of the property surrounded by trees and fern. My only concern was the stock of household items like trash bags, dish soap, towels. Etc. and there was some wet pots in the drawers/coffee grounds still in the coffee machine. But for the most part everything was very clean and tidy. The neighborhood also feels very safe and check in was very easy with the door code. Thank you again for hosting.
Great location… just a short ride to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (5 minutes). Beautiful house in an ohia fern forest setting with an outdoor hot tub which was fun for the kids. Kitchen was nicely stocked and the Macnut chocolates and coffee provided was a nice touch! Would definitely rent again! It was a nice relaxing getaway with the family.
This place was awesome. Beautiful setting, clean and cool house. Would recommend this place to any family staying in Volcano.
This was a great place to stay to explore Volcanoes National Park. The house was extremely clean and comfortable. The hot tub was fantastic after a day of hiking in the park! Highly recommend!
Beautiful house near Volcanoes NP. It was perfect for our family of 7. Highly recommend.
If you want a nice place to stay close to Volcanoes NP, this is an easy choice. We were about 5 minutes from the front gates which was amazing during the eruption event that took place while we were there. The house was spacious and in a very quiet neighborhood.
This was a lovely home that served as our base for one night during a brief visit to Volcano National Park. The rooms were comfortable and we enjoyed falling asleep to the sounds of frogs and other chirping critters at night. It was an easy drive to the entrance of the National Park.
Lovely home, clean and comfortable
Loved this place!
We loved this property! So relaxing nestled in the rain forest! House was beautiful and one of the cleanest we’ve seen. Very well taken care of. We loved the hot tub nestled in the trees. This place is only 10 mins from volcano viewing which was so convenient. A few restaurants and a store close by. We loved the farmers market on Saturday.
We had a wonderful visit at this lovely, welcoming home!
Loved the property, hot tub, and location! Everything was as listed and super easy. Would highly recommend!
The home is spacious. We enjoyed the backyard with covered deck and covered hot tub. It rained a lot during our stay, so it was nice to still be able to enjoy outside. It is close to Volcanos Nat’l Park and not too far from Hilo
The outside of the property looked beautiful, but the interior was disappointing! The pictures do not match what the inside of the house currently looks like. The inside was tired and unclean. There were hairs in the bed sheets, some of the bed sheets were ripped, dust was covering the furniture, the interior smelled musty, and most importantly the upstairs toilets did not flush making the bathrooms smell gross. We contacted the property manager about this problem. We could see that he read the text, but he never responded.
We loved our stay in volcano and the unit was perfect for our family of 5
Wonderful home for our vacation. Spacious rooms… the hot tub was amazing.We were lucky enough to have the volcano erupt when we were staying here -location to volcano. National Park can’t be beat.Highly recommend!!!
A review is only as good as if I am candid. We brought our whole family here to experience the Volcano area. This was our second time staying here. The first time was in 2016. We had a great time, but I will say that the place felt a little tired. The elements of Volcano are hard on the houses, I am sure. We only used the hot tub once. We washed some bedding before use due to it feeling not clean. The host assured me it was, but my eyes said different. My suggestion would be to update the bedding and towels as they are very worn. Also, the sofa could use a good cleaning. The bones of the house are simply beautiful. It just needs a bit of love. Overall, it was a nice start to our vacation. Make sure you bring everything you need food wise with you. I would recommend this house to rent for sure. I am sure the host wants it top notch!.
This beautiful home is tastefully decorated and equipped with everything. It is so relaxing to sit on the patio listening to the song birds in the tropical garden. It is very convenient for visiting Volcano Park.
Beautiful house and location, highly recommend!
Great location close to the village and national park, with lush and lovely landscaping and classic Volcano Ohia and fern forest all around. The home itself is very spacious and comfortable, with huge windows all around to enjoy the cool morning (or evening) air and birdsong. The kitchen has everything we needed and the hidden hot tub was certainly a favorite. Comfy beds! Some minor appliance issues but owner Adam was responsive, communicated well and gave prompt assistance. We would certainly stay again!
The house is in a super quiet and private neighborhood very close to Volcano village and the Volcano National park (but too far to walk to them). Jungle all around it, you can only see a little bit of one other place. The home is very environmentally friendly, it’s got solar electricity and uses processed rain water for the water supply. The kitchen, dining, living areas and covered porch and half bath are all on the main floor. Three bedrooms and two full baths are upstairs (one bath is in the master bedroom, the other is in the hall). Heating was via a single central mini split unit so we had to leave doors open to ensure the furthest rooms got warmed up (Volcano can get a bit chilly at night). It was clean and the owner was responsive to messages. But it was a bit under equipped compared to similar places we’ve stayed and some things needed replacing; sheets in both beds we used had holes and tears, there’s only a dustpan and brush but no broom or vacuum, and a couple other minor things of that nature. But overall we had a great stay, had lots of space, and it’s a good location.
Gorgeous property and fantastic location at the volcano erupted whilst staying here
We had a great stay, easy access to Volcano Nat’l Park. Hot tub was relaxing, great grill! Thanks for letting us visit!
Mahalo nui loa for a great staycation!
Our family enjoyed our stay in this cozy home in Volcano!
This was the perfect place to stay to maximize our visit to the park. The house was spacious and clean. The box of chocolates was a welcome touch! We would absolutely recommend this place to anyone planning a trip to Volcanoes.
I'm hard-pressed to think of anything negative about this property. We were in town for the Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon, which started at the Volcano golf course, so we needed a place nearby. This VRBO was only a couple miles from the start line, so a great location. The village of Volcano is very small, but we found a good restaurant and a general store next door with a surprisingly great drink selection. As other reviewers have noted, the house is somewhat near others but you get a total sense of seclusion when staying here since it is tucked in among the trees. We only heard other people twice in three days. The house itself is beautiful, with hardwood floors and nice updated kitchen and baths. There's a great TV in case you want to watch television in paradise. The furnishings and bedding are comfortable. Everyone loved the hot tub in the backyard! There's plenty of space in the house, with two full baths and a half-bath, three bedrooms, a formal dining room, and a nice deck. It's rain forest, but I saw fewer bugs than I see in my own house in the US Midwest. It's a water-catchment system, but totally potable, plus fine for showering and washing clothes. Even if I didn't need a place near the start of the marathon, I would still stay at this location, as it was beautiful. Bigger and better than the place where we stayed in Kona, for less money. Check-in was extremely easy. No need for conversations with the host. A perfect stay!
The home and property are just beautiful. The hot tub was a dream to use and welcome at the end of a long day hiking in the park. The house comes with all the amenities a family needs. It’s very spacious and the kitchen is well appointed! The property made our stay a real treat!
We loved this space! The location cannot be beat and the layout of this house was great! We loved being close to the tiny town and also the national park. The house was as described and we really loved the layout. Recommend!
Very nice property - very close to Volcano (the town) and the Park. Only downside was noisy neighbors (for one night) in the house to the southwest.
Love this place!
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Where is this vacation rental located?
- City: Volcano (postal 96785) Hawaii
Nearby highlights
- Location: Volcano, HI (Ohia Estates – 1.03 km to center), United States
- In a village
- In the mountains
- Near a zoo
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?
3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
How many guests can it sleep?
This rental sleeps up to 8 guests.
What amenities are available?
- Private vacation home
- Unit size: 1810 sq ft (168 sq m)
- 3 bedrooms
- Bed sheets provided
- Sofa bed
- 2.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
- Heating
- WiFi available
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine and dryer
- Hot tub
- BBQ grill grill
- Garden
- Lanai / balcony
- Car recommended
- Onsite parking
- BBQ grill
- Dryer
- Extra Bed
- Free Parking
- Heater
- Internet
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- No Smoking
- Outdoor Hot tub / space
- Toys
- TV
- Washer
What should I know about check-in?
- Check in starts at 3:00 PM
- Check out before 11:00 AM
- Minimum check in age: 0
- Check in time starts at 3:00 PM
- You will receive an email from the host with check in and check out instructions
- Government issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check in for incidental charges
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Property Registration Number 310060330000, TA 192 180 2240 02, GE 192 180 2240 02
What are the house rules and policies?
- Pets not allowed
- Children are welcome.
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
What are popular things to do nearby and on Big Island?
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf nearby
- Hiking nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Location: Volcano, HI (Ohia Estates – 1.03 km to center), United States
- In a village
- In the mountains
- Near a zoo
Do I need a rental car on Big Island, and what about parking?
A rental car is recommended for this area, especially if you plan to visit beaches, restaurants, activities and nearby towns. Parking notes: Car recommended, Onsite parking.
What kind of rental is this?
This is a private vacation home rental.
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