Hale Ohia Log Cabin on the Big Island of Hawaii

• Wonderful Log Cabin Experience in Volcano Village

  Wonderful Log Cabin Experience in Volcano Village

  • Guest Dorothy W.
  • Date of stay 11/30/12
  • Review Submitted 12/02/12
  We have lived on the Big Island for 24 years. It was a treat for us to spend our 25th wedding anniversary in Hale Ohia Log Cabin. This authentic log cabin built in 1901 was a great experience for both of us. Fires in the wood burning stove every morning and night, super comfy king size bed, and every convenience that you could imagine. Highly recommend this unique cabin for the ultimate getaway Hawaii Volcano experience. Thank you !

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children.

  Owner response: Aloha Dorothy, Thanks so much for the kind review and more than these thanks, I want to wish you the best on your Anniversary! You know the Log Cabin was built as a Honeymoon Cabin by William S. Terry for his wife with the help of the local paniolo, so how appropriate for you to celebrate within its arms of round ohia logs. May you and yours have at the least, another 25 years and come back every year if you like! So Much Warmth & Aloha, Cynthia

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• Ruth

  Ruth

  • Guest ruth s.
  • Date of stay 04/01/12
  • Review Submitted 04/12/12
  We LOVED the cabin. If you love rustic lodging with character you will love it too. We slept so well in the cozy beds in the cabin. We also enjoyed the cozy wood stove in the evening And being 2 miles from the national park was awesome. We were able to walk to nearby stores and restaurants.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children.

  Owner response: Hi Ruth, An old dog CAN be taught new tricks, as I just realized I am able to respond to these reviews and just want to thank you for your kind words. This old house is such a jewel and a piece of Volcano history and I love being able to share it with people who appreciate the richness of its? years, so Mahalo Nui for taking the time to share your feelings about staying at The Log Cabin. With Warm Aloha, Cynthia

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• Excellent historic cabin in Volcano, HI

  Excellent historic cabin in Volcano, HI

  • Guest Toni
  • Date of stay 05/20/11
  • Review Submitted 06/03/11
  Even though this cabin is located in the rainforest part of the Big Island, it seemed very centrally located. One of our main stops was the Volcano National Park and this cabin is only a mile or less from the Park, so it was great. Also, we could go to the east, toward Hilo or to the west, to see Kona. We went south to see the black sand beach. We even made the drive up north and got to see Parker cattle ranch. We were please with the quiet, location, small feel of Volcano Village. The cabin itself was well stocked, lots of room, cable tv. No air conditioning needed because it is cool in the rain forest. I wouldn't worry about the rain because if you are planning on leaving each day to see the sites, its not a problem because it can be sunny and warm just a few miles away. If you are looking for something other than the usual hotel room with lots of guests and parking issues to deal with, then I would definitely consider this cabin. No one was around to bother us, but if you need info, the nice folks at the Volcano general store were great. The contact person I dealt with was great. She answered my emails promptly, answered all my questions, and everything was just as she said it would be. Thanks for a memorable 25th wedding anniversary vacation.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Hi Toni, Just realized I could respond to my reviews and wanted to let you that another traveler just spent their 25th Anniversary in the Log Cabin also and I shared with them that it was built as a Honeymoon Cabin, so you Anniversary Honeymooners are on a roll! Hoping you also will return to celebrate your strong love for many many more years. With Aloha, Cynthia

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• Authentic Wilderness Cabin at Volcano, Hawaii

  Authentic Wilderness Cabin at Volcano, Hawaii

  • Guest Yukon Folks
  • Date of stay 05/12/09
  • Review Submitted 05/29/09
  We stayed two nights at this cabin, my wife and I, in May 2009. It is only a mile from the Park entrance, so it's quite convenient for a visit. It is in the village, but off on a side road that is easy to miss, as this road is lined with old pine trees covered in moss, O'hia trees, 20ft ferns, and peaceful serene surroundings. It is incredibly well appointed, with every piece of cooking utensil you can dream of. Make sure you bring your groceries from Hilo or Kailua though, because things are extremely expensive at the village itself. The best thing is waking up at sunrise and getting in the skylighted shower. Then go out for a walk along the lane and LISTEN TO THE BIRDS! You will hear, and maybe even see, hundreds of rare birds exclusive to the Hawaiian Islands that can only be found at high elevations, as the cabin sits at about 3500 feet above sea level. These bird species are all threatened, due to encroachment to their natural habitat by invasive species, feral cats, mongooses, rats, mosquitoes etc. that populate the low lands. There is a wood stove/fireplace, which comes in handy as nights can be chilly at that elevation, and although we had glorious weather the whole time we were there, that is not typical, as this is a rain forest environment. We live in the Yukon, in Canada, and this was a lot like coming home for us, as the log cabin looks strangely like the ones in and around Dawson City and the Klondike. Same era, I suppose: the Klondike Gold Rush happened in 1898 and died out by 1901. I wouldn't be surprised that some of the folks that went to the Klondike and didn't get rich, which was about 99%, ended up moving to the Hawaii next in search of fortune, fame and adventure. If you are a lover of Mother Nature, this is for you!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway.

  Owner response: Dear Jean-Francois, As you came from so far away, more than likely you have not been back since, but this old broad just realized that one can actually respond to a review and just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the review you gave the Log Cabin back in 2009. Here?s hoping you can make another journey to our Paradise Isles and once again, rest well at The Log Cabin. Warm Aloha, Cynthia

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• Tax Rate 13.95%