Yurt in the Sky

• Biggest Bang for the Buck!!!!!!!

  Biggest Bang for the Buck!!!!!!!

  • Guest Bedford, Tx. Haus'
  • Date of stay 05/20/13
  • Review Submitted 06/07/13
  The Yurt in the sky was excellent for the money! It had a kitchen with a refrigerator, a livingroom with two sleepable couches, a California King size bed, a mattress in the loft, a bathroom with a hot water shower and a nice large deck for viewing the ocean and stars! What more could you ask for for such a reasonable price in Hawaii! We considered it better than luxury camping! The location was great; half way between Kona and Hilo and close to SouthPoint! Intriguing landscape, high enough up so you don't need airconditioning. Not for people who like to stay in fancy resorts but better than camping or RVing or hostels. A unique experience! Stayed 5 nights and wish it had been longer. Had such a great time may even buy a lot and build a place in OCEANVIEW and become neighbors!

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

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• Highly Recommend

  Highly Recommend

  • Guest kwith
  • Date of stay 04/15/13
  • Review Submitted 05/03/13
  We LOVED it. It was perfect for us. We loved the location on the Island being close enough to Kileaua, but not in her perpetual rain. We loved the quiet... a true retreat. The deck in the morning was a highlight as well as the fireplace at night. An amazing value! Marilyn was so kind and accommodating. Thank you for everything.

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• A week in the sky

  A week in the sky

  • Guest mgrace
  • Date of stay 03/01/13
  • Review Submitted 03/13/13
  I used the Yurt-in-the-sky for a week of personal retreat; and I would happily return for another week. The view was vast, the stars were amazing, and it was very, very quiet. It is not a complicated place, and I soon adjusted to the various protocols (solar, water, stoves) for running the place. That said, it is indeed like camping (I’ve done lots) and it is quite funky. It has the sense of a work in progress. If you are looking for luxury and utter perfection, it is not your place. If you are happy enough with simplicity-- it’s great.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• Wonderful secluded getaway

  Wonderful secluded getaway

  • Guest Anna
  • Date of stay 01/10/13
  • Review Submitted 02/13/13
  We stayed here 5 nights and could have definitely loved to stay longer. Everything was nice and clean and the views at night and during the day were spectacular. We loved being away from anyone, yet close enough to easier to a day trip to lots on the island.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• Great potential, some disappointments

  Great potential, some disappointments

  • Guest Michael C.
  • Date of stay 01/17/13
  • Review Submitted 01/30/13
  We loved the beauty and solitude of the yurt, high in the lava field. It's definitely a cross between camping and a little condo. The big bed was comfortable, and we were able to figure out the shower and the gas stove. It's cold up there, but the stove is adequate. The place is not very clean. Granted, it's a yurt and we expected some dust. Much of the corners are filled with layers of dirt and dust evidently not touched by a vacuum in quite some time. It's rustic, but it didn't have to be THAT rustic, considering they pay a cleaning person. The bathroom light did not work, and there was only one iffy flashlight in the place. We weren't there to watch TV all day, but it would really have been nice to be able to use the huge TV after a long day of Hawaii adventures. It didn't work, and nobody got back to us when I left messages as instructed. The tangles of extension cords were kind of a mess, and probably a bit of a fire hazard. This place could easily be a 5/5 if it were better maintained and if they fixed that gorgeous TV.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: I'm so glad that folks enjoy the great view and the cozy warmth of the yurt. We intended the beautiful large screen to be used for DVD's but not TV since reception in our area is almost non-existent. I'm sorry to say that the screen has been seriously damaged, but feel free to view our DVD's on your laptops etc. Or just enjoy the peace of the fire and the stars at night. It a good idea to bring your own small flashlight (as we suggest in the "helpful hints." ) Do come ready for an interesting experience,.... off the grid.

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• A room with a view

  A room with a view

  • Guest Aussie Jake
  • Date of stay 11/16/12
  • Review Submitted 11/24/12
  Perched high in the cool mountain air overlooking lava deposits to the ocean is this great slice of heaven! Try first hand the latest Hawaiian trend of a Yurt, well located to Volcanos national park which is a must if you want to see the firery glow of Mauna Loa at night!!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Great, cozy place, good location

  Great, cozy place, good location

  • Guest Stephen
  • Date of stay 06/30/12
  • Review Submitted 07/09/12
  My wife and I spent a week on the big island and stayed in the yurt the whole time. We really enjoyed our stay, and found the yurt to be very comfortable and cozy. We really liked being away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy areas, and being in a place that was quiet and had great views. The bed was very comfortable, and the propane stove worked just fine for cooking. The location is great, about halfway in between many of the attractions on both sides of the island. The price was very reasonable, and the owner was great to work with. Would definitely recommend this place, especially if you are looking for a quieter place to stay!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• Don't go there

  Don't go there

  • Guest Jessica M.
  • Date of stay 05/28/12
  • Review Submitted 06/04/12
  I don't recommend this place at all. The fire place would not work and it was freezing cold outside. The winds were so strong, it was hard to fall asleep and cooking outside made it very difficult. Our food would litteraly fly away from the grill. Internet wifi would not work either. Bed not comfortable at all, far from everything, shower is scary... In resume, we didn't like our stay.

  Owner response: I'm so sorry that this particular person had a rough time at the yurt. It's true that being up so high on the mountain it can be very windy at times. And it's true that you need to drive about 40 minutes to get to good snorkeling and an hour to get to Volcano's National Park. But it is a good chance to get away from the usual tourist areas and is quite exciting to be out away from it all. I guess it depends about tastes. I happen to love the little hot shower and it has always served us very well. We've never heard any worries about it before. The fireplace has always worked, but if someone has trouble with the directions, then the nice cleaning lady is only a few blocks away and can come help get it started. We love the very thick king-sized mattress in the bedroom. The one up in the loft is a bit thin, but the view from there out the skylight and the sense of spaciousness makes that one my favorite. It is a yurt, not the Hilton, so you have to take pleasure in all the ways it is different from being at home. Plus with all the money you can save each night, you can treat yourself to other special luxuries on your trip. Hope you'll come see for yourself. Marilyn

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• an amazing experience

  an amazing experience

  • Guest radarsmom
  • Date of stay 07/15/11
  • Review Submitted 07/19/11
  My family (husband, 2 teens and myself) enjoyed staying at the yurt. The views are truly spectacular and the stars fun to watch (I'd love to see them when there wasn't a bright full moon as we had.) It really is a cross between camping and condo living. We adapted quickly to the no hot water. Having the internet was a plus. Getting around HOVE was fun and easy. The bedroom bed was comfy. The loft mattress was really too thin to be comfortable and the couches too short for my teenage son (5'10") but they managed. I'd suggest a few more chairs so we wouldn't have to drag the 4 available ones around and some chairs and a small table for the deck that were usable would be a nice addition. The breezes kept the temperature nice in the day and the little fireplace was perfect for evenings. Overall we had a great time in the Yurt in the Sky! We even scouted for some property ourselves.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

  Owner response: So glad this guest enjoyed the yurt. We love it too. I just wanted to clarify that although there is no hot water in the kitchen, the shower is nice and hot.

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$50/night .. $300/week (a good deal)
Plus 11.42% tax and $60 cleaning fee.
A $100 damage deposit is also required.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.