Property Description
Mele Nani in Volcano, Hawaii is our sweet two bedroom, one full bathroom vacation home. Our favorite spot is the hanging lounger on the covered, front lanai. Gently rock to the bird song all around while sipping your morning coffee. We offer a small wood burning fireplace for chilly evenings. The living room has a comfy sofa, chair, flat screen TV for streaming your favorite channels and free WiFi. Our custom kitchen is full of appliances, cookware and dishes for cooking local produce til your heart's content. The full bathroom has a bathtub and shower combo that we stock with a starter supply of soaps, detergents, and paper products for our guests.
Please note: Some mapping software shows the correct location but indicates that the address is in Kailua-Kona. IT IS NOT. The house is in Volcano near the National Park entrance.
Located in the Ohia Estates neighborhood, Mele Nani, is less than a 10 minute drive to the famed Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and about a 40 minute drive into Hilo. We provide local recommendations (Things To Do and Restaurants!) in a binder located in the home. Volcano Village has a few wonderful restaurants and fantastic galleries. Within an hour's drive you can experience dashing waterfalls, craggy hikes around dormant volcanoes, daring ocean cliff outlooks, vibrant cultural shops and restaurants, and most of the world's varied climate zones. We recommend staying at least a week and packing light layers and sturdy shoes to get the full 'Big Island' adventure. E komo mai (welcome)!
What to Bring: Volcano can be chilly at night and when it rains so pack a few long layers and sturdy hiking shoes to maximize your enjoyment of our location! We stock fire wood and a starter supply of essentials like toilet paper, paper towels, detergent and soaps. While we do not stock shampoo, sunscreen, or bug repellant there may be some left by previous guests that you're welcome to use.
This is a Hawaii County licensed short term rental.
TA-133-173-5552-01
STVR-19-358268
NUC-19-1016
Registration Number:
GE-133-173-5552-02, TA-133-173-5552-01
User Reviews
Susan S.
Aug 04, 2025
This was a great location for spending more time at the volcano and sites nearby. The house and neighborhood were as expected. We enjoyed the sounds of birds and frogs, with daily rain showers. Be prepared for cooler temps due to elevation. We are experienced with wood stoves but found this unit very difficult to get started and keep burning( some fat wood might be useful). Luckily, there was a plug in heater available and used instead of the woodstove. Overall the unit is as described. Only other item to note, the stove/ oven could really do with updating. I did have to revise my cooking plans slightly when the oven would not heat above 275. Other than that no issues. We enjoyed our stay and would book again.
Dawn R.
Aug 04, 2025
Great place to stay. Very close to Volcano National Park. You’re in the rain forest so it’s cooler and misty at times but beautiful plants surrounding the house. Porch area is nice addition. Very clean, check-in super easy, wi-fi great, kitchen very well stocked. Communication was exceptional especially since our arrival coincided with the tsunami warning. Super quiet area.
Don G.
Jul 10, 2025
This property is perfect if you’re visiting volcano national park. We were able to get into the park in a few minutes once the volcano started erupting with zero wait. By the time we left there were cars lined up down the highway. The house itself is peaceful and very relaxing. We would definitely stay here again.
Barnet P.
Jun 25, 2025
Beautiful, immaculately clean home, very convenient to Volcano NP, gorgeous lanai with a porch swing bed for napping. Very responsive host!
Kristi K M.
Jun 10, 2025
Communication lacked days prior to arrival and during our stay as well. There was ONLY salt, pepper and some old plastic non-labeled bottle of what was probably oil in the kitchen. We needed more towels for the length of our stay. I knew nothing of having to open/close and use the gate code during out stay. Everything was clean!
Elizabeth H.
May 29, 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect for our family of 4 and had everything we needed to be comfortable. We loved being able to experience the village of Volcano at such a charming house. It was clean and extremely well kept, and we enjoyed the lanai out front. The location to the Volcanoes National Park was amazing; such a unique area of the island. We are glad we were able to stay and not just do a day trip.
Linda H.
May 26, 2025
Great location close to Volcano NP. We monitored the USGS webcam and saw Episode 22 just beginning so we hopped in the car and were at the overlook moments later. We did not have to jockey for a position or circle looking for a parking space. The sound of the coquis at night was very comforting. The fireplace kept the chill away in the evenings. After the hike to the green sand beach, a relaxing shower w instant-on hot water was a pleasure. The lunchtime fresh poke in Hilo at Poke to Your Taste was awesome and of course mochis from Two Ladies in Hilo is a must.
Irene H.
May 10, 2025
Relaxing stay for three nights while visiting Volcano National Park
Linda S.
May 10, 2025
Great location. Everything you need for a comfortable stay. Very clean
nicole r.
May 09, 2025
We really enjoyed our time at this property. It was clean, and the property manager was quick to respond to the few questions we had!
Jeanne G.
Apr 14, 2025
Location was good for visiting kilauea. Liked having two twin beds for the kids.
Jodi C.
Mar 25, 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Lovely property near Volcanos National Park. We drove from the Kona side of the island to Hilo and Volcano. The people were friendly, and we enjoyed visiting Volcano Village and the Park. It was very lush, green, and peaceful. The house was well set up, clean, and everything worked well. We would definitely come back.
Janet A.
Mar 20, 2025
Very comfortable for our family of 4. Laundry room was a plus. Great porch.
Derek C.
Mar 16, 2025
Worked well for taking the Volcano area .
wendy w.
Mar 08, 2025
We had an amazing stay with this property! The location is perfect—just a short drive to Volcano National Park, making it super convenient for exploring. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful, allowing us to fully relax after a day of adventure. The home itself is clean, modern, and well-maintained, with all the amenities we needed. One of our favorite features was the old wood fireplace, which added so much charm and kept us warm during the cool evenings at this elevation. The outside full-size hanging swing bed is the most comfortable place to relax. If you’re looking for a cozy, comfortable, and well-located stay near the park, this is the perfect spot. Highly recommend!
