Charming Historic Sugar Era Family Home Close to Volcanoes National Park!

E komo mai!

LA CAPANNA welcomes you to historic Volcano Village and Volcanoes National Park, designated an International Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site.

The Giacometti family has a great history of hosting family, friends, and visitors through a variety of outreach and rental platforms since its beginnings in Hawaii. Our community's proximity to the Volcanoes National Park is an ideal place for those wishing to explore the uniqueness of Hawaii Island. It's a wonderful place for lovers of nature and all things creative! Hiking, cultural events, farmers markets, a winery, art galleries, shops, restaurants, and other attractions are close providing lots of memory making choices.

The owner’s grandfather, an Italian chemist who immigrated to Hawaii to work for the local sugar company, purchased the property in 1920 as a weekend retreat away from the heat of Hilo. He promptly dubbed it “La Capanna” which is Italian for “the cabin”. He immediately began hosting friends and other visitors who came to see Madame Pele’s home – Halemaumau crater on Kilauea.

The third generation now enjoys and assumes kuleana (responsibility) for the care and use of the cabin. It has been improved with modern amenities over the years, but every effort is made to maintain its old Hawaii atmosphere. For your reading enjoyment, copies of early guest books are available on site containing firsthand observations of many historical events. Please see examples in our photos!

You will find La Capanna conveniently located less than an hour from Hilo just off Hwy 11 along the central road leading through our quaint little town of Volcano Village. It is within walking distance or short drive to many local restaurants and attractions. The private semi-circle drive is accessible from two sides of the property and leads to the porte-cochere that still shelters the front entry. There is also a large carport adjacent to the house, so larger groups have covered parking for up to three vehicles. Two steps up lead to the double front doors that allow for the easy loading and unloading of luggage and supplies.

The interior reflects traditional Hawaiian sugar era style with natural wood interior walls and vaulted beamed ceiling in the main room. Large sliding windows throughout help to keep the interior bright and allow the trade winds to cool the interior on warm days. For our cool evenings, cozy up to the wood burning stove [wood provided] with a cup of coffee or cocoa and popcorn and enjoy a relaxing family evening. Furnishings reflect the generations that have lived here - a mixture of family pieces, modern mission oak, old family photos and artwork. The spacious main room comfortably seats six and has a Smart TV with Roku streaming and basic cable – you can access your own Netflix or Prime if you like. Free Wifi is also available for your use. The large oak dining table seats six. It’s a great space for family meals or game night. Cozy up on the built-in window seats to read - we keep small collections of both adult and children’s books, periodicals, cards, games, puzzles on hand.

The kitchen is furnished with full size appliances and microwave, as well as enough tableware, cookware, and bakeware to prepare complete meals. We provide basic towels and soaps, salt, pepper, plastic wrap, and foil. The breakfast table seats four and rounds out the space nicely for those who like to hang out with a ...

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