The cabin was very nice. It is entirely solar powered and the water is filtered rain water. It was a very private area except there was another person living behind the cabin who used the same driveway for access. Also, the road to the cabin was very rough. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.
The property was hard to find. The directions off this site and gps are different. I was confused because I saw another vehicle on property. It was the live in manager. We had our privacy and it was great to get away. We plan on staying again.
Aloha Lodge was the perfect location for our trip to Volcano National Park. Short distance to park and not far from Hilo and Pahoa. Extremely clean and comfortable. After a long day of exploring it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind. Would stay there again if in the area.
GPS didn’t take us to the home. Coming in after dark, in the rain and a long travel day made this a challenge. The home was very cute and met our needs since we weren’t planning to cook. Lovely setting and close to Volcano Natl Park.
Once we found the place the stay was great. Finding it in the dark was a challenge. The GPS said 1/4 mile in but it was actually .6 of a mile. Look for the white surf board at the end of the driveway.
Frankly the building didn’t look that spiffy from the outside, but was very nice inside. Everything we needed. Loved that it was off grid with solar and rainwater, without feeling like we were skimping at all. Would highly recommend! We also felt it was very reasonably priced.
Good communication and private location. Almost had a jungle feel to it by the way the yard was landscaped we really enjoyed our stay
We had a fabulous stay and absolutely loved the cabin's lanais, all the natural light, the kitchen, propane fireplace, open concept, and wood features. The cabin was easy to get to and the access road is well maintained. We enjoyed cooking dinners every night and even enjoyed some cocktails out on the lanai using the stemware provided. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Place was just as described and perfect for us. Roads are rough in the subdivision, but manageable.
Place was just as described and perfect for us. Roads are rough in the subdivision, but manageable.
Yes, we took a wrong turn and got lost like so many others. So look for Mauna Kea Drive and a camouflaged red and yellow sign that says "Aloha Estate". When we arrived in the pouring rain, it was cold and damp. The propane stove (sans shield and vent) was somewhat warming but we didn't feel safe keeping it on. And while there were three remote controls chained to the table, there were no instructions for cable/satellite/DVD player and which remote was for which. Turns out they have Starllink but who knew?
Bed was comfortable. Neighbors were running a generator and blasted music in the middle of the night which could be heard over the pouring rain.
I wish I could post photos for future visitors so they don't miss the turn. I'd recommend owners post the pics for future visitors.
Very nice home, the home is fully solar-powered and uses filtered rainwater throughout, which was really cool. Roads to get there were a little difficult to navigate in a rental car.
It was very beautiful and that kitchen was gorgeous
Great location for all we wanted to do on this trip to the Volcano area. The kitchen had everything we needed for preparing our meals. The bed and the reclining chairs were super comfortable after our active days! Fun to be using only solar power and rainwater, and our rainstorms were mostly at night! Would rent this property again in a heartbeat. Be sure to pay attention to owner's directions and not Google maps!
Very nice home, the home is fully solar-powered and uses filtered rainwater throughout, which was really cool. Roads to get there were a little difficult to navigate in a rental car.
It was very beautiful and that kitchen was gorgeous
The cabin is very private and quiet. There is EVERYTHING you need in the kitchen to cook a great meal and then some! The bed is comfy. There is lots to watch on Roko and some DVD's. We are from the mainland and had a very difficult time finding the cabin. The host's were able to help us with that. We did arrive in the dark. When we got there it was a pleasant stay.
Perfect for people wanting to stay close to the National Park. Beautiful place, has all updated amenities. No AC, but plenty of windows to get a breeze and hear the beautiful wildlife. Would definitely recommend staying here and would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Perfect for people wanting to stay close to the National Park. Beautiful place, has all updated amenities. No AC, but plenty of windows to get a breeze and hear the beautiful wildlife. Would definitely recommend staying here and would stay here again in a heartbeat!
When you are driving here, especially in the dark, you can feel like you are driving to the middle of nowhere but that is exactly what makes this place so beautiful. You are surrounded by the beautiful sounds of birds singing, raindrops falling and so much privacy. The place is so well furnished and comfortable. Driving up, it was so nice to be welcomed by such a cozy cottage and how easy it was to check in. I am in love with this place, I already booked another visit here for my husband and my anniversary.
When you are driving here, especially in the dark, you can feel like you are driving to the middle of nowhere but that is exactly what makes this place so beautiful. You are surrounded by the beautiful sounds of birds singing, raindrops falling and so much privacy. The place is so well furnished and comfortable. Driving up, it was so nice to be welcomed by such a cozy cottage and how easy it was to check in. I am in love with this place, I already booked another visit here for my husband and my anniversary.
This property is absolutely adorable once you can actually get there. There are definitely some improvements that need to made. The address isn't real... It doesn't come up on any maping program. The check in time is after 5 pm this place is not the easiest to find in the dark and you should probably have an SUV or your rental car might suffer damage because the roads are NOT paved at all. The listing says it has TV which it technically does but the TV is not hooked up to any service. The property management only left 2 towels so you need to buy or bring your own beach towel. They also do not have anything besides salt and creamer in the house so buy your own coffee because they don't even provide any for the 2 coffee makers. The host also does not provide soap for the shower so once again buy your own. The shower is beautiful but it isn't very functional either the rainfall watering doesn't provide you with any room to soap off. The property itself is just lovely and cute as could be but I really don't recommend this place.
