We had a fantastic stay at this cozy cottage in the woods near Volcano. It had all the amenities we could have wanted and more. The place was spotless, the hot tub was a perfect way to relax after exploring the area, and the outdoor gazebo with the propane heater made for great evenings even when it got chilly. The host had excellent communication—professional, timely, and helpful throughout. The location was ideal, just minutes from Volcanoes National Park, which made it easy to pop in and out throughout the day. The kitchen was extremely well stocked, with plenty of condiments, spices, and everything we needed to cook. And the coffee bar? Next level—seriously the bougiest setup we've ever seen in a rental! One heads-up: the property is gated, which wasn’t mentioned in the listing. It was a nice bonus for privacy and security, but it did catch us off guard at first. The bed was extremely comfortable, and overall the space felt peaceful, cozy, and very romantic—perfect for our anniversary weekend.
We had a very enjoyable stay at the Stained Glass cottage. The rental had every amenity you could ever want. The communication with Garrett before and during the stay was perfect. I would give this place the highest recommendation!
This cottage felt super luxurious with all the amenities and the ultra comfy bed. We had a wonderful time, ready loved the hot tub after a long day at Kilauea, the gardens were beautiful and lush. I especially loved the 'alala themeing of the property, it is what attracted my attention in the first place. Mahalo nui loa!
My husband and I stayed in this cottage for two nights recently. We've visited Volcanoes many times and stayed at many vacation rentals in the area. Our experience here was among the best. Here's what we loved:Perfectly sized for a couple.A really comfortable king sized bed.A kitchen area that included everything you'd need for simple meals and great coffee (several types of coffee makers!)A well organized and spotless bathroom.Many special touches throughout the home such as a complimentary bottle of wine, a basket of local goodies, wonderful decorative elements related to the theme of the cottage.A lovely covered patio/lanai with a two-person hot tub, other water features and unique and colorful garden areas.The house is in a quiet, rural area which is a must for us.Communication with our host was easy and pleasant.The bottom line...we really found it to be great home away from where we could relax after our usual exploration of the Park and surrounding areas. We'd definitely visit again if we get an opportunity.
My husband and I stayed at Alala Cottage in Volcano, Hawaii for 3 lovely nights. This small but extremely well outfitted house was even better than expected. The host had thought of everything you will need to enjoy your stay- especially numerous ways to brew your coffee (Keurig, Nespresso, regular coffee pot plus a milk frother!) The gardens were beautiful and included a fish pond as well a hot tub. We spent leisurely mornings enjoying the flora and birdsong. This cottage is obviously close to Volcano National Park but don’t miss a chance to drive to South Point and beaches along the way.
An amazing rental property. Quiet, private, extremely well-equipped with every little detail thought of by owner. Artwork. Lanai with beautiful gardens and hot tub. The best rental we have ever stayed at!
This studio style cottage was great for our 2 night stay in Volcano. Bed is in same room as living room and dining room. It wasn’t a big deal at all for us but I wasn’t expecting it. It was 8 minutes from VNP. Quiet area and very clean. We didn’t use hot tub but looked really nice. Well stocked.
This cottage was amazing! It was even better than the description stated. A quiet, cozy respite in a tropical setting, with more amenities than you can imagine, this cottage fulfilled all our expectations and then some. From the fully-stocked coffee station to the extremely comfortable bed to the private hot tub, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend it.
Great property for a romantic getaway. Very clean and tidy in a quiet corner of Volcano Village. Great access to the national park. Excellent overall!
From the moment we pulled through the beautiful gate, to all the little kitchen and bathroom extras to the fabulous hot tub this place was so well thought out! Wish we had been there longer!
What a beautiful little cottage! Very private feeling. So many gorgeous flowers around the cottage and around the gazebo. The 2-person hot tub was fantastic for relaxing in at night! The California King bed was very comfortable. Bathroom has heated floors and a heated towel rack, great for cool mornings. Many thoughtful goodies left for us, including a nice bottle of local wine. If you’re looking for a special place near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, this is it!
The cottage was exactly as advertised and exactly as other commenters have mentioned. We were extremely comfortable here and Garret (host) has really taken such great care in creating an exceptional experience. My GF and I spent 2 days hiking all over Volcano until pleasantly exhausted and then we had such a lovely place to relax, unwind, and recover. The garden/gazebo is beautiful and the hot tub is such a nice touch as well. Thanks for an amazing stay, Garret!
Awesome place with so many thoughtful amenities. Would stay here longer if we could!
This place was fantastic. The host has thought of every little touch…everything you need!
My husband and I stayed here for two nights while we hiked around Volcanoes National Monument. Garret was very accommodating and easy to correspond with. It was a very peaceful stay. My favorite part was the outdoor space with the hot tub and table. We ordered food from the local Thai truck and ate it outside. The grounds are amazing, I enjoyed all the different plants for sure. Inside everything was clean and all the little details were thought of. We highly recommend this place and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again!
The cottage is surrounded by an abundance of tropical plants and stained glass artwork. The kitchen is a coffee lovers dream. Most importantly, the bed was super comfortable! I slept great after long days of hiking at Volcano's NP. The hot tub also felt great after those hikes. If you need to borrow something you forgot, everything you could possibly need; toiletries or an extra beach towels, sunscreen, a back pack cooler, even a yoga mat can be found in the closet. One of my all time favorite houses to have a few nights stay.
The property and cottage were beautifully landscaped and decorated. Kitchen was fully equipped, bed was very comfortable, easy code access, extras included fresh flowers, snacks, and drinks! We stayed for 3 nights and would highly recommend this lovely Hawaiian cottage to anyone looking to stay close to Volcanoes NP.
This was the last place we stayed on our vacation and we wished we spent the whole time there.
Looking for a place that has everything you need, this is it. Coffee any way you like it, check. Super clean, check. Comfy need, got that too. Close to Volcanoes NP, just down the road. The place was great for our extended weekend away.
Located 5 minutes away from Hawai’i Volcano park, I picked the rental for this reason and the hot tub…sounded so dreamy. I will remember it for these reasons but also that this rental was one of the most well appointed, stocked, and cleanest ever! From 3 coffee machines, a wine chiller, camera lens wipes, eye masks, ice cream maker to welcome bottle of wine. Peaceful, beautiful and well designed too. It would be a home want to own! Rent it if you can if you are visiting this location.
We were in love with this cottage from the moment we opened the front door. Every amenity we could have hoped for and more. The hot tub was the perfect end to a long day of hiking.
We were in love with this cottage from the moment we opened the front door. Every amenity we could have hoped for and more. The hot tub was the perfect end to a long day of hiking.
The cottage had everything you would need on your vacation! Very nice and cozy. Will definitely stay again.
The cottage had everything you would need on your vacation! Very nice and cozy. Will definitely stay again.
Wonderful stay! Every little detail was thought of, from local snacks, to Bluetooth speakers for the hot tub! Enjoyed our stay and would recommend to everyone!
Wonderful stay! Every little detail was thought of, from local snacks, to Bluetooth speakers for the hot tub! Enjoyed our stay and would recommend to everyone!
This was truly the most wonderful place we've ever stayed. The cottage was beautiful and full of thoughtful, artistic details. The private hot tub set amidst lush tropical landscaping was the perfect end to each day, and was a silver lining on the rainy days we experienced. We loved being on a quiet street so close to the park, which made it easy to pop back late at night or early in the morning to look at the eruption without crowds. We'd return in a heartbeat. Thank you for making our vacation so special.
This was truly the most wonderful place we've ever stayed. The cottage was beautiful and full of thoughtful, artistic details. The private hot tub set amidst lush tropical landscaping was the perfect end to each day, and was a silver lining on the rainy days we experienced. We loved being on a quiet street so close to the park, which made it easy to pop back late at night or early in the morning to look at the eruption without crowds. We'd return in a heartbeat. Thank you for making our vacation so special.
We came to Hawaii for the holidays to sightsee and visit family, but quickly discovered that all we really wanted to do was stay in at the immaculate, beautifully/very generously appointed Alala. It felt like our hosts had anticipated our every possible want/need/desire. Such a gem, we worry it may never be available to us again. We were more comfortable than in our own home - we didn't want to leave!
We came to Hawaii for the holidays to sightsee and visit family, but quickly discovered that all we really wanted to do was stay in at the immaculate, beautifully/very generously appointed Alala. It felt like our hosts had anticipated our every possible want/need/desire. Such a gem, we worry it may never be available to us again. We were more comfortable than in our own home - we didn't want to leave!
