From the loft down a fold out full sized convertable sofa and teak breakfast bar
Location: Volcano, Puna District, Big Island, Hawaii, USA (Kilauea Rainforest Retreat 30 min from Hilo and beaches)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
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This house (Built in 2003) is located in one of the last high-altitude rain forests in the U.S. centrally located, near the village of Volcano (altitude approx. 3600 ft) four miles from the entrance of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in the heart of the Big Island of Hawaii. Only 30 minutes from Hilo and 2 hours from Kona .
The house is decorated with island art and comfortable seating areas. Your every need will be met. Enjoy creating your meals in our well equipped, well lit kitchen or dine out at one of the many restaurants in Volcano Village or inside the Volcanoes National Park. From fine dining to casual there's something for everyone's taste and budget. Enjoy a glass of wine in the evening while gazing at the immense star filled sky or the romantic outside lighted ferns from the floor to ceiling windows in the living room. Cuddle up in comfort in the living room & watch a movie or listen to any number of music channels from the satellite TV or your own Ipod connected to the stereo system. Then enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep in our luxurious beds. This is where you will find a truly peaceful, relaxing getaway.
In the morning have your coffee on the lanai (deck) with the sounds of the local birds playing in the surrounding fern forest while you consider your days adventure from the numerous list of options provided in our introduction email.
This house consists of a downstairs bedroom with queen size bed, spacious living room with cathedral ceiling and full sized convertible sofa, complete kitchen and a tiled bathroom with a luxurious spa-size tub with private views into the forest.
This property is very private. You can not see any neighbors due to the very dense tropical rain forest.
There is a roomy upstairs bedroom with a full size bed and a futon. The upstairs bedroom is accessed from the living room by way of a securely fastened ships ladder.
We are located only four miles from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park This is where you can view the steam vents and explore lava tubes. Some are located closer to Hilo which is all part of the same series of tubes carved out 500-700 years ago. I can provide you with information on visiting the best lava tubes on the island. For more volcano information click on the link to our web site below.
In Volcano Village about three minutes away you can be enjoying one of our many charming restaurants, shops or art galleries. Volcanoes National Park and surrounding areas have many beautiful hikes to choose from. Don’t forget to visit the Volcano Winery and take in a round of golf at the Volcano Golf & Country Club.
The Old Town of Hilo with its Historic Tsunami Museum and bay front shopping, glorious parks and waterfalls and snorkeling beaches are a short thirty minute drive North of Volcano. Thirty minutes in the opposite direction heading South of Volcano is one of the Big Island of Hawaii's best beaches, Punalu'u Black sand beach. It is known for its green sea turtles and beautiful black sand.
There is no where else you will find a community as charming and creative as Volcano Village. Hanging around the quaint Volcano Village restaurants and chatting with the locals is a great way to see and feel the Island aloha spirit. There is a mix of artists, musicians, writers and more. Be sure to make it to the local farmers market held every Sunday morning.
If you love orchids there is an orchid growing warehouse just down the highway called Akatsuka Orchid Gardens. They have some of the world’s rarest and most unusual orchids. A feast of color for the eyes.
At Richardson Bay 30 minutes from the house in Hilo There are beaches with great snorkeling. This area is great for bringing the kids. There are a lot more things to do and see, there are water falls, botanical gardens, lava flows into the ocean (when active) and great restaurants.
I can provide you with more info on all that and much more when you book your stay with us. As an added bonus there are no mosquitoes in this area because of it's a cooler climate.
Your host is located near-by. Should you have any special needs or requests, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Open the doors and let the cool tropical breezes in.
- Washer: The washer and dryer can be available for your use. Please add $10.00 per visit per week.
- Dryer: Washer and dryer are in an outside attached room. Private.
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Long driveway and ample parking. Set back from the street that gets little traffic. Very Private.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed: This is in the downstairs bedroom.
- Double Bed: This is in the upstairs roomy loft
- Twin/Single Bed: There is a twin futon upstairs and a full sized convertible couch in the living room
- Convertible Bed
- Crib: Graco
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: There is a small TV in the upstairs bedroom that has a VHS player built in. This is great for kids or a late night movie in bed. here are the titles I have. Titanic, Little Mermaid, Midnight Express, Pulp Fiction, The banger sisters, Tears for fears live from Santa Barbara, Castaway, Analyze that, Three kings, Panic, Road house, Earth wind & fire-shining stars, Executive decision, Bringing down the house, The mummy, The matrix collector's edition, Howard's end, Caddy Shack, Underwater Hawaii Maui May 10 1999.
- CD Player
- Music Library: Bring your own Ipod and connect it to our stereo with the handy connector provided. Fits most personal listening devices.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Coffee maker and Bean Grinder, Blender, Microwave, Toaster.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Full set of cookware/bakeware including cheese grater, colander & Mini Cuisinart.
- Refrigerator: Refrigerator is dorm sized. Plenty of room for orange juice, milk, eggs, beer, wine. Not big enough for a turkey dinner! Minimal freezer space just enough room for ice cream. The restaurants around volcano are excellent!
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio: Large patio with table and two chairs over looking the private front yard.
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa volcanoes can be seen on a clear day from the upstairs bedroom
- Communications
- Telephone: Simple telephone available no long distance. Verizon works great here.
- Broadband Internet: A cable is provided for if you cannot configure your computer for WiFi
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Ready to go.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Sorry due to the quarantine of animals when coming into Hawaii You would be back home before your pet ever leaves quarantine. :)
- Kid Friendly: This home can sleep 4 adults comfortably with enough sleeping space for 3 younger children. Use caution when deciding whether to put young children in the upstairs bedroom. The ladder is very sturdy and affixed to the wall but very steep.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Person renting this place must be 25 or older
- Smoking Not Allowed: No Smoking is allowed anywhere on the property. Thank you for your cooperation.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Spelunking
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Lava flow viewing when active, Steam vents, Lava tube exploring, Scenic drives, Rain forest, Thermal hot ponds
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$125/night per couple-2 night min. 4-5 nights $115/nt.
$105.00 per night for 6 or more nights.
Hawaii State Taxes 12% will be added to All Rates.
Special rates are available for longer stays.
Cleaning fee is $75.00.
Security Deposit $250.00.
Add $10.00 per night for ea adult after the first couple.
Add $10.00 per visit per week for access to the washer and dryer.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
I've been a business owner for an ever growing Residential and Commercial cleaning company for the last 10 years. I have cleaned other owners vacation rentals during that time and decided that was where I needed to invest my savings. I'm adventurous and I love life!
Why the Owner Chose Volcano
I love this area of the Big Island. The temperature is perfect most of the time. The idea that the land around here is new and more land is being created all the time is fascinating to me. I could watch the lava flow for hours. I also can't get enough of snorkeling on the islands. The sea life here is absolutely amazing. I'm not sure which I love more.
Come and experience it for yourself. I will be happy to share the wonders of the Big Island with you so that you will go home knowing you have had the best vacation of your life.
The Unique Benefits of this House
I think the best thing I like about the house is the peace and quiet. The variety of birds and their songs are so beautiful. Mornings are the best sitting on the lanai drinking tea. The variety of plants and flowers will amaze you as they do me as I learn what will grow in this area! Something is always blooming. And the stargazing OMG the stargazing!
Property Photos
- From the loft down a fold out full sized convertable sofa and teak breakfast bar - Volcano, Hawaii Vacation Rental
- Breakfast, Lunch or Cocktails on the private lanei at the front of the house. - Volcano, Hawaii Vacation Rental
- Oversize Bath Tub with Rain Shower Head private views into the forest - Volcano, Hawaii Vacation Rental
- Warm and cozy bedding await your peaceful sleep
- Light and Airy Kitchen ~See Video at www.Kilauearainforestretreat.com
- Dining table view over looking the rainforest
- Loft Bedroom More info at www.Kilauearainforestretreat.com
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Positive Rating
We had a fabulous time! Our children are old enough to appreciate things in a different way now and will remember this trip vividly. The volcano was most agreeable and gave us a wonderful show of the power of the earth this visit! Your place was a quiet refuge with everything we could have wanted. Thank you Tracy!
Positive Rating
The Big Island is just full of adventures, and we have enjoyed so many of them, along with staying in this beautiful secluded house. Some highlights for our family were: * Lava viewing by moonlight at Kalapana * Star gazing on Mauna Kea above the clouds * Lights out in the Thurston Lava Tube * Tidal Pool swimming at Kapoho * The Kilauea Iki trail across the crater * Thermal pool swimming at Ahalamii and we could go on and on. Our dream will be to return some day to explore more of paradise. Mahalo Tracy!
Positive Rating
As we sit on the lanai, enjoying our last cup of coffee, and the precious morning sunlight before packing the last few things to leave, we are grateful for having spent three peaceful and restful days in this rainforest sanctuary. The solitude here has been just what we needed, after a six week period of difficulty and grief following our daughter's sudden passing. The accommodations are outstanding, the location is wonderful, and the quiet has allowed us to sleep restfully every night. A few Pina Colada's in the blender, outings to the park and Hilo, cozy evenings under a fleecy throw with T.V. or a good book-just what we needed! We had hoped for the weather to be a bit better, but no matter, we head for warmer climes now. Thank you for three days of peace, rest, comfort and quiet. It has been nourishing.
Positive Rating
Mahalo nui for sharing such a magnificent and inviting piece of your paradise with us! We found ourselves immediately comfortable and relaxed by all the amenities and the wonderful set up provided for us. We were able to completely soak in the entrancing beauty of the scenery so perfectly framed in the picture like windows throughout the house. Our stay here has been that of a fantasyland like vacation with explorations not only of our inner peace, but of the breathtaking views and the waters of South Point, the green sands, the fabulous tide pools of Kapoho. (Thanks for the map!) And the mesmerizing encounter between Pele and her water loving sister watching from Kalapana. Needless to say, our stay here has been perfect and we send a big mahalo to you both!