Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano

Volcano · Big Island · 1 bedrooms · 1 bathrooms · Sleeps 4 · 9.6/10 · 63 reviews

Rental Details

Property Overview

Our cozy little "Happy Place", is right across from Volcano Village with its restaurants and Sunday Farmers Market, & 5 minutes from Volcanoes National Park. Perfect home away from home for exploring eastern Hawai’i!

THE SPACE
Our little Volcano Village is the perfect spot to relax. Slightly cooler with less humidity, it’s a hidden rainforest retreat! Volcano Village is a small town just Hilo side of Volcanoes National Park. We are a beautiful little artist community and great resting spot for seeing the east side of the island with it's rainforest, orchid gardens, winery, hiking trails, farmers markets -- simply an amazing place. Perfectly positioned between the green and black sand beaches, the uniqueness of Pahoa, and old Hawaii in Hilo town . We hope you will come discover it for yourself, and love it just as much as we do!

Now, a little about the house -- a warm and comfortable little piece of Hawaiiana.

Beautiful craftsmanship abounds in our one bedroom (plus brand new comfy pull out couch), upgraded bath, home in the beautiful Volcano community. From the carved bar to the lava rock fireplace to the Jacuzzi jetted tub, we've paid attention to every detail. French doors from the living room and bedroom give you plenty of indoor/outdoor living. Play horseshoes out back, settle in under the stars and enjoy the fire pit, or create a gourmet dinner to enjoy on the private lanai - make yourself at home!

Some features of Hau’oli Place:

• Spacious lanai with a gas grill, perfect for dining, relaxing, or making colleagues jealous during Zoom calls on your "co-working" vacation
• High speed cable internet
• House is situated on the lot to provide maximum privacy
• Ample Parking
• Guidebooks, magazines, and various other reading material
• Board games (be a kid again!)
• Full kitchen with full size gas stove and oven and refrigerator/freezer
• Cooking basics including coffee, tea, sugar, oil and vinegar
• Drip and percolator coffee makers and tea kettle
• Queen size bed with clean linens in private bedroom with french doors leading to the lanai
• Heated mattress pad for those cool nights
• Queen size pull out couch in the living room
• Electric blanket to cozy under
• French doors from the living room onto the private lanai, doubling your living space
• Lava rock gas burning fireplace
• Hand carved koa bar
• HD TV with cable and bluray DVD player in both living room and bedeoom
• Slate tiled bathroom with deep soaking tub
• Toiletries, including shampoo/conditioner
• Beach and bath towels
• Fire pit to make your outdoor experience complete!
• Horseshoe pit

We take cleaning very seriously. The house is cleaned to the highest CDC standards and UV sanitized. All linens are throughly cleaned and changed between guests, and all surfaces disinfected. Cooking supplies are individually packaged and new for each set of guests. We allow a minimum of 24 hours between reservations. If you have any questions about our processes, please feel free to reach out.

GUEST ACCESS
You will have your own key and have the whole place to yourself. Your own Hawai'ian mountain escape.

GUEST INTERACTION
If you need anything during your stay, we live right next door and are just a phone call away.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
Coffee, tea, sugar, and creamer are provided. There are some small, convenience-style stores in Volcano and larger grocery stores 20-30 minutes away.

Baby items (high chair, pack and play, etc.) can be provided. Just let us know.

Please check the Hawaii Safe Travels website to assure your trip is smooth. We want you to have a safe and healthy trip! Please note that we do stick to our cancelation policy, even in COVID situations.

TA-165-567-8976-01
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NEIGHBORHOOD OVERVIEW
This cozy little "Happy Place" is hidden in the beautiful Ohia forest, only 5 minutes from Volcanoes National Park. The perfect home away from home couples or small families exploring all eastern Hawai'i has to offer!

GETTING AROUND
We are located about 2 hours from the Kona airport and a half hour from Hilo. This is a big island and a rental car is required to get the most out of your experience.

HOUSE RULES
- Check-in is after 3pm, check-out is at 11am. Feel free to inquire if early or late check-in/out is available.

- Please limit smoking to outside the home. Extensive additional cleaning fees will be charged if you smoke in the house. Please help us keep things nice for the next guests!

- Remove shoes and slippers before entering the home.

- There are cats on the property (they are ours -- we live next door). Please do not let them in the house no matter how much they beg!

And per the county of Hawaii:
- Quiet hours shall be from 9pm to 8am during which time noise from the short term vacation rental shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors.

- Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area.

- Guest vehicles shall be parked within the designated onsite parking area.

- Failure to comply with the good neighbor policy stated above will be construed as a violation.

Registration Number: TA-165-567-8976-01, GE-165-567-8976-01

Rental FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this vacation rental located?
  • City: Volcano (postal 96785) Hawaii

Nearby highlights

  • Location: Volcano, HI (Ohia Estates – 2.09 km to center), United States
  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?

1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.

How many guests can it sleep?

This rental sleeps up to 4 guests.

What amenities are available?
  • Private vacation home
  • Unit size: 650 sq ft (60 sq m)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Heating
  • Free WiFi
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Hot tub
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Lanai / balcony
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking
  • BBQ grill
  • Crib
  • Extra Bed
  • Fireplace
  • Free Parking
  • Heater
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Living Area
  • No Smoking
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Outdoor Hot tub / space
  • Toys
  • TV
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
  • Contactless check out available
  • 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 TA 165 567 8976 01, GE 165 567 8976 01
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
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Location: Volcano, HI (Ohia Estates – 2.09 km to center), United States
  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo
Do I need a rental car on Big Island, and what about parking?

A rental car may not be required for every stay, but transportation needs depend on your arrival airport, activities and how much of the island you plan to explore. Parking notes: Car required, Onsite parking.

What kind of rental is this?

This is a cottage rental.

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Guest Reviews

Reviews

Aliya R.8.0/10
Jan 15, 2026

The kitchen was fully stocked with all you need to cook which is really helpful for us and especially because Volcano doesn't have a ton of options for restaurants. Everything felt clean and you could tell the place was really cared for.

Shweta N.10.0/10
Jan 4, 2026

Fire place was warm enough, very nice and cozy stay. Property is very beautiful, we loved our stay. Property owner went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable

Matthew N.10.0/10
Jan 4, 2026

Kitchen had everything we needed from wine screw to over implements to cook dinner. Outdoor grille as well. Clean place. Great tub, amazing decor and space, as well. Host was easy to talk to and this place was easy to find with great WiFi and an amazing fireplace and TV set up. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Christine E.10.0/10
Nov 8, 2025

The kitchen was fully equipped. The bathroom and shower were great. The personal touches made us feel right at home. Our stay was short but sweet! Thanks so much!

Liz B.10.0/10
Oct 30, 2025

Perfect place to stay for easy access visiting Volcanoes National Park. This cabin was very well equipped with everything we needed. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of the rain forest setting and spent mornings sitting on the porch enjoying our coffee. We hope to come back to visit again.

De Anne B.10.0/10
Sep 25, 2025

Cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay while visiting the VNP. The communication from the host was excellent.

Jerome S.10.0/10
Jun 6, 2025

Cute, well-appointed, just enough distance from HVNP to avoid the crowds at Volcano House in the evening. Great communicators, comfortable beds, beautiful outdoor space, and their friendly cat next door was a bonus for our kids who missed their pet.

Carole D.10.0/10
May 21, 2025

Absolutely loved this house. Perfect for our anniversary staycation in Volcano. From the moment we stepped into the house we felt comfortable. It has a full kitchen, huge comfortable lanai looking out at the beautiful landscaped yard and nice living room area with the fire place. The bed was comfortable with the heated mattress, the bathroom was clean an stocked with towels. It was a quick drive to the Volcano National Park and an easy drive to Hilo. We would definitely stay here again.

Todd S.10.0/10
May 17, 2025

A great unit super convenient to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Less than 10 min. from the park so when we heard the volcano was erupting we could head over quickly. Also, not a bad drive to Hilo area attractions. The place was set up great and had everything we needed. Loved having meals out on the lanai, listening to the frogs and other rainforest critters. The owners were super responsive when we had one small issue. The cats welcoming us home after our daily adventures kept us from getting to homesick for our pets. We will highly recommend to friends and also colleagues that visit the area regularly working on wildlife conservation projects.

Christine V.10.0/10
Apr 13, 2025

This bungalow is perfection. It is super clean and very comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked and the fire place in the living room came in handy on chilly nights. The house has everything you need but the stand out feature is the outdoor space. The porch was a great place to relax after a day of hiking, and is accessible from the living room and the bedroom. The yard has a fire pit (which we did not use) but used the seating to lounge in the sun. The location is just 5 minutes from Volcanos National Park. Check-in and Check-out was a breeze. We appreciated having our own covered car park at the foot of the front door which made loading/unloading the car super easy. This place will not disappoint. It is absolutely excellent and I highly recommend!!

Ines K.10.0/10
Mar 31, 2025

We had a wonderful time in Volcano Village. The house is beautiful and equipped with everything one might need. It’s hard to beat the location within minutes of the National Park. We enjoyed breakfast on the covered porch that allowed us to enjoy the gorgeous setting even on rainy mornings.

Quentin H.8.0/10
Feb 21, 2025

Was a nice enough place, if a bit cluttered, and a bit small for a family, but we booked last minute. Comms were good and check-in was easy enough. A good option for small groups looking to stay near the NP.

Clint D.10.0/10
Feb 4, 2025

The house is lovely, though a bit tricky to find. We arrived after dark - missed flight and delays - and the streets in Volcano have no lights. Driving in the pitch black can make finding the property tricky despite having being sent directions by the host.Lucretia & Mark are amazing. I fell sick with the flu wile staying and they gave me info on an urgent care place (East Hawaii Health Clinic at Keaau - 30 minute drive from Volcano) that helped put me on the mend over the weekend. I would recommend staying here if visiting Volcano. The house is gorgeous and besides my flu, the family had an enjoyable (and rest imposed) stay. I would stay again.Tips - Avoid Ohelo Cafe - they let a couple of Caucasian males who arrived after us at 6:35PM dine-in while declining our family of 4 who had arrived at 6:30PM. We tried calling ahead around 4:30PM to reserve/book and no calls were answered. We got some take-away as nothing else was open and the alternative was to go hungry.Eagle's Lighthouse Cafe makes great sandwiches and cinnamon rolls! We bought our lunches here, and dinners from Thai Thai Bistro & Bar.

ashley T.10.0/10
Oct 11, 2024

We spent 2 nights and enjoying our stay. The house has all the amenities we needed. Can't wait until we can come again.

Eli M.10.0/10
Jul 25, 2024

Hau’oli place is incredible! We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay and didn’t want to leave. The property is obviously well cared for. The decorations are fun and add to the experience. (Our daughter, age 8, loved the tiki doing the shakas.) The location is so close to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park that it is convenient to come and go as you please and enjoy the whole experience.

Nathan10.0/10
Mar 31, 2024

The little tiki cottage was fantastic! Can’t say enough about the location (super close to Volcanoes Nat’l Park entrance), the backyard, and the character of the house. A perfect quiet place to serve as basecamp for our big island adventure. Worked great for our family of 4 but would be really good for a couple or solo traveler as well. Hosts are super communicative and welcoming. Thank you so much! Would definitely stay here again.

dhwani S.6.0/10
Mar 19, 2024

This place was easy to find as per the host msg. We checked in quite late around 8 ish night. The cleaning was poorly done Bathroom, furniture, refrigerator, floor, porch, dining area outside, microwave etc after long flight and rainy travel day we did not care and next day we cleaned things ourselves because we had to start our planned trip as we were in Hilo for 2 nights only. For next day morning the kitchen stuff was missing like coffee and sugar etc. in-fact coffee machine was not cleaned as well. The inside dining chairs are so uncomfortable that it was hard to have dinner and breakfast with kids. Outside dining was not an option because of cold and porch was not cleaned as well. After long hike day we thought to reach out to host and msg him. He offer us re cleaning while we occupied the unit or leave one day early and refund one night stay. I am not comfortable with first option and for second option, People pre-planned vacations, last minute reservation doesn’t work in Hawaii. We asked him to refund partially as accommodation seems to very overpriced in terms of services, fees what they charge to guest. He did not responded after that. We won’t recommend this place, you can get better services and accommodation in the similar rates in the same area.

Julie L.10.0/10
Feb 23, 2024

Amazing place to stay. Mark was wonderful and easy to communicate with! The kitchen was fully furnished for cooking and beautiful. Very cozy and comfortable. We look forward to coming back again in a heartbeat!

Mary10.0/10
Feb 23, 2024

Hau’oli Place was a real gem in a calm and quiet environment, which was just what I wanted in a place to stay. The cottage was so clean, much cleaner than the Marriott we stayed in the night before, and so well outfitted - everything was there that you could think of. The bed was very comfortable, the jacuzzi tub was a treat and the lanai was a place I could hang out all day enjoying the rainforest landscaping. I only wish we had more time there! If you are coming to Hawaii to see the volcano area, you can’t do better than this place!

Stef M.10.0/10
Feb 4, 2024

What a wonderful place and great experience staying Hau'oli Place! The cottage was quiet, private, very clean, and well stocked which made it so easy for us to settle in. All the furniture was very comfortable, too. The Hawaiian and Tiki artwork, collections, and decorations added lots of character. The long lanai on the side of the cottage was a great place to relax, greet the morning sun with a coffee, or have an outdoor meal. The grounds were well-maintained and gorgeous; the rain forest trees and plants attracted many birds, which we enjoyed listening to in the morning and late afternoon. The gas fireplace and electric blanks were welcome amenities as we had several chilly evenings. We took advantage of the location to visit Volcano Garden Arts and Ono Cafe, Volcano Winery, Ka’u Coffee, and hike Volcano National Park which was only 5 minutes away. Mark and Lucretia, the hosts, were very responsive and great at communicating with us ahead of time; they provided helpful information about places to visit, local events, and dining options in the Volcano area. Our 5-night stay was too short! Hopefully we can return in the future. We highly recommend Hau'oli Place!

Louise F.10.0/10
Feb 1, 2024

Excellent home from home! I would definitely rent again. The fire pit was a great way to spend the evening star gazing. Mahalo! x

Janice K.10.0/10
Jan 5, 2024

We had given up on VRBO - all the places we have stayed are dingy and old and not clean. This absolutely stunning home is perfection. It was so clean, every little deatil was so incredibly thoughtful from the heated mattress, to the extra blankets, to the carport, the outside firepit (on immaculately groomed landscaping), all the kitchen equipment.... I could go on. Every time we turned around, we discovered another sweet little thought. We arrived in the late evening and all the lights were turned on inside so it was so inviting to come inside. There were thoughtful little itineraries, things to do, books to read..... And the bed was so so comfy! THANK YOU! We will probably never stay at another VRBO as you have spoiled us too much!

Mary Jo H.10.0/10
Jan 2, 2024

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this cute cottage. Again, we found it to be clean and well set up for our 3-nite stay during the Christmas Holidays. As before, there were thoughtful details that we appreciated such as extra throws for warmth on chilly nights, an easy to operate gas fireplace, a comfy bed with heated mattress pad, etc. White, fluffy towels were provided and the bathroom still smelled freshly cleaned when we arrived. We also enjoy the nicely positioned lanai with table, chairs and BBQ grill. The yard behind the cottage is lovely and the owner is planting bamboo along another boundary that was recently buldozed. We had a small struggle with figuring out the TV and cable situation, but the manager, Mark, quickly responded with assistance. All in all, a wonderful holiday get away for us. Mahalo!

Jennifer10.0/10
Mar 26, 2023

We had a wonderful stay at Hau'oli Place in Volcano. It was a well equipped, peaceful, beautiful property and an easy drive to the national park. It worked well for our family of four. We would stay here again without hesitation.

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