The host was great and the place was fantastic with all sorts of amenities. We would definitely stay here again.
The host and support staff were very welcoming. The space is quite charming. We loved the fire pit on the deck, use of the hot tub, and the fireplace inside.
Nice big unit, well appointed, nice rustic feel. Location was very close to the park. Not lots of restaurants around. The carpet could use a cleaning.
Yea the host/owner who lives downstairs was present and welcoming. We liked the location, the 3 bedrooms so that everyone had a bed, parking space, and easily accessible when we went ba k and forth. There was an issue with the water temperature throughout the house, in that it takes awhile to go from cold to hot. But the host/owner responded quickly and showed us to wait 2-3 minutes. Other issue- we did not have any instructions for leaving, such as pile used towels in bathroom, take sheets and blankets off, could not find the vacuum, and we did not what to do with our trash. But overall we had a wonderful time here. Thank you
This is the most fabulous little hideaway so convenient to volcano national Park literally 10 minutes from volcano House restaurants. Beautiful grounds well equipped three bedroom, large family, living area and deck. Very nice place.
Everything was fantastic. We really enjoyed the deck and fire table. The little dog Lizzie was a great playmate of our Granddaughter. The bedrooms were spacious as was the main room and kitchen. Our best time was when it rained at night and we sat out under the clear roof with the fire table going. We will be back.
Hot tub was nice but landlord jumped in just as we arrived and also came back to check on us when we entered providing additional instructions.
We enjoyed everything about the house and the location was perfect for visiting volcano national Park. Choices of restaurants and grocery stores is limited. Would’ve liked to known that we were living above somebody. That was not made clear and I learned it from the reviews. House has lovely scenery, only one TV and no cable. We were busy sightseeing most of the days and so it was not a big problem.
Beautiful location, with Bob the host meeting us and introducing the accommodation. An oasis in the rain forest, perfect for what we were looking for. Everything you need is provided, and the hot tub topped it, listening to the coqui frogs! Recommended, thank you Bob!
Very good directions. The home was very clean and comfortable. Beautiful gardens.
Very cozy home with everything we needed for our stay. So close to the national park we could rush there in 5 minutes when we saw te volcano was erupting. Downstairs resident nice older gentleman with small dog we enjoyed visiting with. Future guests may appreciate knowing there is a dog downstairs in case that is an issue, it was not for us at all.
We really enjoyed our stay at Mauna Loa! The home was very private, comfortable and peaceful. The proximity to Volcano National Park it was only a 6 minute drive- made it convenient to take breaks and for an easy drive to catch the sunrise over the volcanos. The owner, Bud, and his dog Lizzy are really engaging to chat with but also respect your privacy if you prefer. We loved soaking in the hot tub at the end of our days spent hiking.
Julie-Anne G.
Jun 30, 2025
We had a wonderful stay at Hale Mauna Loa. It was serene and pretty spacious. It was only a short drive away from the national park, which was super convenient. The property is a little older, but maintained well. We would recommend getting all your groceries before checking in since Foodland is a 20-30 minute drive. We recommend staying here.
The house was great. Clean and well stocked with kitchen and bathroom needs. Close to the Village and to the Park.
Very spacious with beautiful surroundings. A true get away into the Hawaiian rain forest.
The property was conveniently located close to National Volcano Park. The outdoor space was wonderful with ample seating and was covered. We were able to sit out in the rain by the fire pit being serenaded by the birds all night long! We would have found more info on the property helpful such as how to work the shower, where to leave the garbage etc. The only real issue were the beds they were not very comfortable.
Positives: --The location is perfect for anyone visiting Volcanoes National Park. --The deck is lovely. The grill is great and very clean.--The kitchen is old and there is no dishwasher but it is otherwise very well-equipped.Negatives:--The house is musty and smells absolutely terrible. There are dehumidifiers in every room. --The carpet is old and stained.--The furniture and bedding is very old. The blankets were musty.--There is a washer and a dryer in the unit but they are secured with locks. There is a laundromat in town but it is not nice and quite inconvenient.--Not the worst place but the musty, moldy smell is overpowering.
We loved our stay at this property and wish we would have stayed longer. Plenty of space for everyone and a gorgeous deck overlooking the lush gardens and foliage. We had a dip in the hot tub and met the very nice owner. The location in proximity to Volcanoes National Park was amazing - literally minutes.
We stayed with our three kids and had a great time! While some of the carpet and finishings are a bit worn, the great spaces made up for it. The hot tub was great after hiking at the national park all day, the deck was huge and amazing for grilling dinner, and the gardens made for a very unique rainforest feel to the whole stay!
Loved the gardens and the gorgeous covered lanai (patio). The unit was spacious and the proximity to Volcano NP was amazing! The beds were comfortable. The very minimal kitchen equipment made it hard to make dinner (ie-no large frying pan, etc) and the light coloured carpet was quite stained throughout which lead to a feeling of it being dirty. Easy fixes would make this place 5 stars.
Great value, very close to Volcano NP.
This is an absolutely lovely home in the jungle, with lots of wood and high ceilings. The big lanai is a beautiful spot to relax. The house is spacious, with a nice kitchen and dining area. It would be perfect for a family or 2 or even 3 couples. And it is close to Volcano National Park. One thing to remember is that it gets gold in the jungle at night. The gas fire place warms up the living space, but bedrooms can be cold, so bring warm jammies.
Awesome property surrounded by ohia trees and hapu’u ferns giving a peaceful vibe. The house provided all our basic needs. Enjoyed our stay and will definitely return soon since I live on the other side of the island.
We came in late and left early wish we had more time at this wonderful property. The host and cute dog were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend
Comfortable place tho retreat to after visiting the park. Well stocked with the needs of home. Great stay.
Simply furnished and adequate. Very close to the volcano with a beautiful lanai. Would stay again!
I loved how close to the national park this place was. I also loved that it could fit my family of 6.
The location is great to visit Volcano National Park and Hilo.
The house could use some TLC which did not come across in the supplied pictures. It has more of a cottage feel. There were cobwebs on the lights and corners of the room. The carpet was old and stained. The washrooms and kitchen could use updated fixtures. And the beds were quite old with little support.
The communication from the owner was good. The live in person on the lower level was friendly and helpful, but the ukulele playing at 6am was not appreciated.
We did not stay there because Danielle Barro double-booked the property even though I reserved it and paid for it 13 months in advance. I had communicated with her the week of our stay. I called after 4 PM the day of checkin and she hesitated and said “this hardly ever happens” and then tried to blame it on me because I hadn’t booked directly with her. I told her I had the confirmation fromVRBO but she said she has properties listed on multiple sites. I said I had just flown 5000 miles and asked her where our group of five people were supposed to stay. Danielle offered to try to find a place but it wouldn’t be in Volcano and I told here I didn’t trust anything she would do. After many calls, we found a place that was more than double what we paid for the VRBO. So, I do not plan to trust the VRBO bookings
