Property Description
Laukapu Forest Cottage (LFC) is a spacious studio, vacation-rental cottage handcrafted as a "Work of Heart".
LFC has a well-equipped kitchen, with refrigerator/freezer, electric range/oven, microhood, toaster, coffee and tea making supplies. LFC has a private bathroom, with a tiled shower.
Watch cable TV or connect to the smart LCD TV. There is a phone for local calls. There is high-speed Wi-Fi.
The “back-front” porch is approached from the 70-foot covered “Walkway of the 1,000 Peaces".
Registration Number:
GE-189-008-6912-02, TA-189-008-6912-01
User Reviews
Cathy T.
Sep 06, 2025
Lovely cottage in the middle of volcanoes rainforest. A very comfortable and relaxing place to serve as a home base while exploring the park. Appreciate all Kathryn's assistance before and during our stay. Hope to return in the future.
Marisa F.
Aug 14, 2025
A truly memorable, magical place. Well equipped with everything we needed. The heated bed was an especially nice touch. Really appreciated the incredibly thorough, detailed information about the area provided ahead of our stay. Perfect base for exploring Volcanoes NP. Only wish we could have stayed longer!
Mt. Maplewood L.
Aug 02, 2025
We had such a wonderful stay. The home is beautifully built, well maintained and we felt right at home. The host gave so many great recommendations and showed how much she cared from our arrival to departure. We highly recommend this home and stay in Volcano being so close to KÄ«lauea was great. We loved being in the quiet mountains and enjoyed our time around the home with peaceful outdoor space as well. We hope to return again one day!
Ling Y.
Apr 14, 2025
This cottage did not disappoint. It looked even prettier in person. It was well stocked and super convenient to Volcanoes National Park. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will recommend to others.
Jane L.
Mar 18, 2025
We had a lovely time staying at LFC. Kathryn is a great and communicative host. Be prepared to get the best sleep of your life with the rain drops falling on the roof.
Dianne L.
Mar 03, 2025
Awesome….incomparable. Highly recommended…..in fact, not to be missed, especially if you love Volcanoes Hawaii National Park. Kathryn is beyond wonderful.
eric L.
Feb 25, 2025
The cottage is a large studio apartment in the jungle of the town of Volcano. It’s only 5 minutes from the entrance to Volcano NP. The cottage has special craftsman construction. There is a full kitchen, a dining nook, and a comfortable king bed. Catherine is helpful, available, and welcoming. I would stay here again!
Bud N.
Feb 18, 2025
This is an absolutely adorable cabin nestled in the woods. From the covered wooden walkway to the perfectly appointed and well stocked cozy cabin itself, we were ecstatic. The owners live next door and are the most wonderful people I’ve encountered. Communication could not be better. Everything from silverware to bedding to electronics are top notch. And the location, 5 minutes from the national park entrance is fantastic. Thank you Kathryn!
Olivia H.
Feb 16, 2025
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the cottage. The hosts were communicative and took care of everything we needed. The space is well-stocked, and it was lovely getting to listen to a thunderstorm while we were happy and dry inside. I'd recommend this place to anyone visiting VNP!
Ed I.
Nov 15, 2024
beautifully built place in Volcano giving access to the town, the park and then nearby to black sand beaches, coffee, Hilo, etc
the setting is in the forest with a beautifully built building that is quiet and peaceful. Host interactions are top notch and super friendly and informative.
John L.
Aug 27, 2024
Just our luck to be stuck here during Tropical Storm Hone. This property is a jewel. With 11" inches of rain the first night it kept us safe and warm.
Kathryn and Kenneth have put a lot of detail into this cottage. They're great hosts. Thanks for the stay. John and Serena.
Jennifer D.
Jul 31, 2024
Easy check-in, lots of communication with the host. This was exactly as I expected it to be. It was a peaceful stay in a beautifully crafted cottage. To us it felt like “glamping” with a small kitchen and washer and dryer. We slept very well with the nature sounds all around us. If we ever came back to the big island. I would definitely stay again. Thai made our day at the volcano national park very easy and convenient.
Brian L.
Jul 21, 2024
We wanted to stay close to the volcano on the Big Island. We found this property and decided to stay here. The host is very accommodating and has a wealth of information to share about the island. She is very pleasant and responsive. We would stay here again.
JONATHAN B.
Jun 16, 2024
This was the most gorgeous cabin! Lots of natural light with many, many windows and skylights. The cabin was filled with everything you could possibly need including sunscreen, toiletries, condiments, ice, and lots of extras! Also the hostess is the nicest lady! Highly recommend!
arlene s.
May 04, 2024
Everything about our stay was perfect. The description of the property was accurate and the host made us feel like family. The craftsmanship of the cottage was astonishing. The information the host could offer about the area was so helpful.
