Gorgeous home with stunning art and decor. Well appointed kitchen. Stunning backyard and back deck with amazing jungle foliage surrounding. The singing frogs, geckos and pheasants added to the experience! The beds were super comfortable and the bathrooms were beautiful! We are a family of 5 and we enjoyed cooking meals at home, playing outside and watching movies! We can say enough about how gorgeous and well laid out the house is! Our three kids shared a king bed and enjoyed cuddling on the custom window seat/couch to watch movies. We enjoyed a fire in the fireplace too! We will definitely look into renting again next time we come to Hawaii!!! Our kids LOVED it!!!
The house is a complete gem. Beautiful, spacious, well designed architecture and layout. Lovely furnishings and decor (some Asian inspired). The lanai and yard are beautiful and so peaceful. We felt like we were in the womb of the forest! No bugs whatsever, but birds, and nightly sounds of frogs. The owners have been very thoughtful in many details. Lighting, kitchen supplies, linen cupbards well stocked, etc. Everything so clean, organized and comfortable. We loved the feeling of utter peace and isolation, and loved being an 8 min drive into Volcanoes National Park. And a few minutes' to the several restaurants and basic shops in the 'village'. The key pad code to enter the house was not working, but the Vacasa people answered the help line quickly and talked me through how to get into the lockbox for a key.
An amazing property. the only downfall was access to nearbye reasonably priced food. Also, a bracelet was left behind we think. We were told they would let us know if they found it and did not hear back (99% sure it was left on shelf in bathroom upstairs). But the comfort, the quietness, cleanliness, and personal touches to this home were beyond amazing for us. If you are looking for a quiet, clean, incredibly comfortable tropical "jungle" type experience, this is the place!
Two bedrooms both with comfy beds, beautiful lighting and outstanding showers. The large family room has enough beds and couches to accommodate the full 8 person max. An outdoor heated shower head made cleaning off from the beach a delightful experience and the property in general provides bountiful botanical delights. Full kitchen with more dishes than you could possibly use, and no empty cabinets for food. Plan on using counter space for any groceries. Info states the water isn't potable but we found the house was equipped with drinkable water filtration system so that's a plus!The property is not fully accessible but for the fully able it's a wonderful spot!!! Would definitely stay again
Property is full of life and house was nice & cozy with fire place. Our second time staying here and definitely not our last. Great place to relax and unplug from every day life!!!
We stayed at Hale Hapu'u in June 2024 and loved it! It was the best set up for us while we visited Volcano, HI. We had two families with teenagers, so the set up was great! The kids loved exploring around the property and listening to the tree frogs at night. The location was perfect, the drive to Volcanoes National Park was super close. We enjoyed spending an entire day in the park and having a quick drive back to the house. We loved the house, the decor was awesome, appliances and kitchen were great because we were able to make meals for the whole crew and hang out playing board games and cards at night. The hosts were great, they checked in with us to make sure we had everything we needed and didn't have any questions. We would highly recommend Hale Hapu'u, the hosts and Vacasa. A++++
My whole family loved this house, it is beautifully decorated, very well stocked kitchen, both showers are amazing, beds were comfy and the landscaping is stunning
Nice dose, no surprises- what you want in a stay. Website is accurate reflection. Kitchen has everything you want for food prep. Glassware for every drink. Thanks to a great stay.
Such a beautiful peaceful comfortable place and very close to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The neighborhood is also perfect for long walks and is closer to restaurants and gift shops.
House was great and well stocked with kitchen accessories. Nice touches with cookies and some bottled water on arrive. Kids love the house and yard. Very secluded yet close to the National Park
Loved this home! Besides the gorgeous scenery and peaceful, secluded setting in a beautiful tropical garden, you must appreciate the owner's taste and attention to detail. The carved doors and furniture pieces are gorgeous. The home is full of charm and character. Very spacious and cozy space. Plenty of clean linens and beach towels. There was no funky smell, contrary to some reviews. Thank you for making our time in the Volcano so comfortable and memorable. Would definitely rent it again.
The house is lovely. Very nicely furnished and comfortable. Loved the fireplace and back porch. It has everything you need. The location is quiet - the only noise was from birds chirping and the feral pigs who appeared in the back yard. Very close to the National Park. We loved it and would come again.
Convenient for volcano hiking. Beautiful home and environment. Just remember to pack sweatshirts.
One of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed!!!
One of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed!!!
This cabin was really amazing! We really enjoyed our stay.
This cabin was really amazing! We really enjoyed our stay.
Our family of 5 stayed here in July. It was clean up on arrival and had plenty of towels and extra blankets for cooler nights.
A couple of suggestions:
1. Upstairs and downstairs bathrooms privacy could be improved with opaque film over the windows as the showers are exposed to the outside.
2. The downstairs bedroom suite has a sewage smell. We opened the windows and doors to try to air it out, but it was not the solution. There may be something wrong with the leach field for the sewer that needs repair.
Other than that, it was a beautiful stay in the volcano rainforest. Close to the VNP, Hilo, waterfall hikes, etc.
Our family of 5 stayed here in July. It was clean up on arrival and had plenty of towels and extra blankets for cooler nights.
A couple of suggestions:
1. Upstairs and downstairs bathrooms privacy could be improved with opaque film over the windows as the showers are exposed to the outside.
2. The downstairs bedroom suite has a sewage smell. We opened the windows and doors to try to air it out, but it was not the solution. There may be something wrong with the leach field for the sewer that needs repair.
Other than that, it was a beautiful stay in the volcano rainforest. Close to the VNP, Hilo, waterfall hikes, etc.
The main part of the home was great—kitchen, living room, bathroom, and upstairs bedroom and bathroom. They were very cute, spacious, and clean. If the whole house were that way, it would deserve a five star review.
Unfortunately, the master bedroom in the annex was another story. It was slightly less clean. But the main problem is that it smelled like sewage. We noticed the problem as soon as we ran the washing machine, and the smell persisted (as we continued to do loads of wash). Fortunately, the smell did not get into the main part of the house. But it was really a downer for my wife and me who slept in that bedroom. I would book this home again only if I knew that problem were resolved.
The main part of the home was great—kitchen, living room, bathroom, and upstairs bedroom and bathroom. They were very cute, spacious, and clean. If the whole house were that way, it would deserve a five star review.
Unfortunately, the master bedroom in the annex was another story. It was slightly less clean. But the main problem is that it smelled like sewage. We noticed the problem as soon as we ran the washing machine, and the smell persisted (as we continued to do loads of wash). Fortunately, the smell did not get into the main part of the house. But it was really a downer for my wife and me who slept in that bedroom. I would book this home again only if I knew that problem were resolved.
This house was perfect for our Christmas in Hawaii! It was clean, spacious, and comfy with a variety of sleeping options. Kitchen was well-stocked with supplies, and there was plenty of linens and towels for our family of 6. We loved this location near Volcano National Park and the artistic community it's situated in. The yard is beautiful.
Private, clean, spacious and close to the park!!
Great stay in Volcano, just a few minutes from the park entrance. The house is special - completely isolated and surrounded by lush forest. Was great for both adults and kids.
Note that while the kitchen is well equipped, there are not even the minimal supplies (salt, pepper, oil etc.) so plan on bringing everything with you...
Great stay in Volcano, just a few minutes from the park entrance. The house is special - completely isolated and surrounded by lush forest. Was great for both adults and kids.
Note that while the kitchen is well equipped, there are not even the minimal supplies (salt, pepper, oil etc.) so plan on bringing everything with you...
Private, clean, spacious and close to the park!!
We loved staying at Hale Hapu . It’s a beautiful house thoughtfully designed to enjoy the nature. It was very clean and stocked well with everything one might need. A great place to relax and unwind.
Beautiful property tucked away near the end of neighborhood and street. The property was just as pictured. Beautiful home, beautifully decorated and surrounded by lush vegetation.
If you plan on staying here, know that there are only a few restaurants in the village. There are only kitchen essentials. No spices or even salt and pepper. You will need to bring all food items and condiments with you. Other than that, it has ample space, nice linens and towels, complimentary bath & body products, and laundry & cleaning essentials.
I loved the sound of the coqui frogs. My husband did not. Lol
There are a pair of birds that roam the yard and a sweet smell in the air from the ginger plants.
I recommend it for those that do not mind being in a rural area and want close proximity to the Volcano National Park.
Beautiful property tucked away near the end of neighborhood and street. The property was just as pictured. Beautiful home, beautifully decorated and surrounded by lush vegetation.
If you plan on staying here, know that there are only a few restaurants in the village. There are only kitchen essentials. No spices or even salt and pepper. You will need to bring all food items and condiments with you. Other than that, it has ample space, nice linens and towels, complimentary bath & body products, and laundry & cleaning essentials.
I loved the sound of the coqui frogs. My husband did not. Lol
There are a pair of birds that roam the yard and a sweet smell in the air from the ginger plants.
I recommend it for those that do not mind being in a rural area and want close proximity to the Volcano National Park.
