Got to see KÄ«lauea erupt and this place is only minutes away from the park. It is very isolated and yes the road to the place is a bit bumpy but it was isolated and very peaceful. All of the appliances were working and it was a good place to stop at the end of the day. Lots of character in this place and glad we stayed here. Do recommend. Just take your time on the entrance road.
Loved our stay in this beautiful space, with gleaming hardwood and vintage Hawaiian decor throughout, nestled among the tropical trees. Very peaceful and cozy. Very close to the National Park, as well as the restaurants and art center in Volcano Village. Beautiful lanai to enjoy coffee and dinner. Kitchen was indeed fully stocked, even with coffee provided. Interesting khalij pheasants in the surrounding forest, as well as mynahs and various types of cardinals. Only complaint was caretaker's smoking outside directly underneath that lanai, which forced us inside (we should've asked her to smoke elsewhere, I now realize). Would definitely return! Aloha and mahalo!
Loved everything about this property except the mildew smell. We have never rented a place in the rainforest before so maybe all of the places smell like that? There were lots of extras! Would love to type more but the app wont let me.
Overall, we had an amazing time. Location is fantastic, tucked away in the rainforest, super close to Volcanoes National Park. Joey and Aurelia were very helpful and accessible. The only real drawback was the whole house was pretty musty smelling. It got somewhat better as we ran the dehumidifier, but never went away. Everything else was so great, so this was kind of unfortunate.
Extremely private, quiet place with a well appointed kitchen/space. Only two miles from Volcanoes NP which was the purpose of our visit.
1 mile from the Volcanic National Park and has the feel of being deep in the rain forest ! Lucky enough to be there the day of an eruption
Tucked away in the jungle, surrounded by tree ferns and other greenery like a delightful grown-up treehouse. The host and the lady who lives on the ground floor were both friendly and helpful. Spacious rooms, well-stocked kitchen (with teakettle!). Great location for exploring: just ten minutes from lots of hikes in Volcanoes National Park, and also our base for forays to Papakōlea /Green Sand beach in the south and Hilo/Puna to the east. A lovely place to stay.
Everything was just amazing and beautiful!
The backdrop is absolutely stunning. Windows peaking into the surrounding rainforest make for a very cozy afternoon.
However, the place needs a little love to make it more user friendly. There is a very overpowering musty smell which was impossible to air out. That may come with the territory of a foggy rainforest, but in combination with the somewhat dated furnishings, it felt like a place that's been a bit neglected.
Also, the bed in the spare bedroom is extremely hard and impossible to sleep on without needing a chiro in the morning.
All in all, while we loved the surrounds and enjoyed having dinner on the balcony, we were left somewhat disappointed .
It takes a bit of effort to get there but then you are transported to a rainforest hide away where the only sound you hear is the birdsong, tree frogs and sometimes the gentle rain. You are in a lovely green cocoon away from the hustle and bustle. Explore the beauty of the east side!
We had one small problem, I mention it not because that was too difficult to deal with, but to show you the owners did everything to make it right. It’s nice to know they care about your experience.
Such a lovely place to stay in volcano, superb location! Very comfortable, the master bedroom bed was extremely comfortable. Anything we needed Aurelia was there to help. I would recommend this place to our Ohana and would book again. I would however recommend the family invest in a gas grill for some outdoor cooking on the beautiful lanai. x
Great, restful stay. Exceedingly comfortable and restful. We enjoyed the furnishings and beds/comforters were excellent. Your mother Aurelia was gracious and we had a lively conversation. We’d love to come back.
Love, love, love this property! Fit our needs perfectly! Ask before you buy or rent, this house has just about everything you would need. Ask Aurelia or Joey about needed items. Aurelia had snorkels, towels, chairs, and a cooler. The house was well equipped- coffee, sugar, tea, bath products, laundry!! Thank you!!
Love, love, love this property! Fit our needs perfectly! Ask before you buy or rent, this house has just about everything you would need. Ask Aurelia or Joey about needed items. Aurelia had snorkels, towels, chairs, and a cooler. The house was well equipped- coffee, sugar, tea, bath products, laundry!! Thank you!!
This is a fantastic property with a fully secluded feeling. The property is surrounded by forest and is high enough in elevation that it stayed really cool during our stay.
We spent several of our mornings and evenings out on the balcony, taking in the ambiance. The surrounding forest is beautiful and serene.
The property is close enough to volcano that it's easy to watch the sunrise at the volcano national park.
It's still close enough to Hilo that we were able to hit the city on multiple days for activities.
The setting is gorgeous! Great location for volcano viewing
The setting is gorgeous! Great location for volcano viewing
