Private Cottage Near Volcano Np in Secluded Tropical Forest

• Amazing hostess!

  Amazing hostess!

  • Guest MeTravel
  • Date of stay 01/17/13
  • Review Submitted 02/10/13
  My husband and I stayed on that side of the island for 3 nights. Prior to booking, I have to say Fern was MORE than accommodating! I am currently in the process of booking another rental in Florida and there is NO comparison to how easy renting Fern's property was and how gracious she is. There, their only concern is the almighty buck. I guess my husband and I were spoiled with the aloha of Fern's place! The house - The house is so cute. They really should post pictures of the outside of it because in my opinion, I think more people would be drawn to it - especially from the back yard. We were there in January so it did get a little chilly - bring sweaters for the night! Everything was spaced out nicely and there were even little details like tin foil, baggies, olive oil for cooking, sunscreen and beach chairs. The road down is a bit long. We had wondered if we had gotten lost. Keep going. The house is spotless as well. The foliage on the property is beautiful and vibrant. Lots of mixes of flowers. It is a good spot if you want to visit Hawaii Volcano National Park and be close to Hilo as well. We were in the middle. On that side of the island we visited the National park (of course!), Waipio valley, Hilo, and then drove along the coast. I had the stomach flu on the first day (boooo!) and then felt a bit crummy for the next few days so that put a damper on the number of things I wanted to do. We had to cancel the lava tour :( Still had a great time. Don't hesitate with this home! The value is insane. It is clean, spacious, and the proximity isn't too bad to many things. For the reviewer with the shower issue - my husband took one of the washcloths and draped it over the spout of the shower so it channeled it down onto him more. It seemed to do the trick :) Thanks Fern for an awesome stay!!!!

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+.

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• Charming rain forest retreat

  Charming rain forest retreat

  • Guest Celeste M.
  • Date of stay 01/25/13
  • Review Submitted 02/04/13
  We stayed at Fern's Grotto 3 nights. The cottage itself was charming, clean, and comfortable. It was well equipped with towels, kitchen supplies, and even a beach bag with beach towels and snorkeling gear. While there, we visited Volcano National Park (awesome!!), and drove along the beautiful Puna coast. At Bruce's suggestion we visited the funky little town of Pahoa. Had lunch at Kaleo's (very good!) and dinner at Luquin's Mexican Restaurant (interesting place- good food). My only complaint about staying at Fern's was the shower. The place is solar powered, and I know that energy conservation is important. The "low flow" shower head made the water come out as more of a mist.So even though the water was plenty hot enough, I felt cold in the shower. All in all, it was a very comfortable place, in a lovely, private setting.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+.

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• Wonderful stay at Fern's Grotto

  Wonderful stay at Fern's Grotto

  • Guest Aleksey D.
  • Date of stay 08/23/12
  • Review Submitted 09/17/12
  Our 6-night stay at Fern's Grotto was absolutely amazing! The house is located in Hawaiian Acres, a tropical forest area that seems to be not affected by tourism yet. The property is a cozy 1-bedroom home with a lot of character, and one immediately feels that it was designed with much care and love. One of the best parts is the huge picture windows from the floor to the ceiling (they almost look like glass walls) providing views of a lush tropical forest that surrounds the property. Near the house, you can even find an entrance to lava tubes which stretch for many miles. For the more contemplative folks, a huge lanai (terrace) outside is a perfect place to have breakfast, listen to birds at night, and take in the amazing Hawaiian untamed nature. If you are looking for nature at your doorstep without sacrificing comfort this is an ideal place. The drive to the nearest town (Hilo) is about 20 min. and it is very conveniently located to volcano sights, botanical garden, new active lava sights, etc. and was a great home base from which to explore the whole island. The owner, Fern, is a great pleasure to deal with and has been very helpful. We are very grateful and wish to come back! (One thing we wished for was the internet connection -it was not there yet at the time of our stay).

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

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• Middle of the Rain Forest

  Middle of the Rain Forest

  • Guest sully213
  • Date of stay 03/10/12
  • Review Submitted 04/12/12
  We loved this rustic place, especially for the price. It took a little to get used to the roller coaster road on the way in. It was centrally located to the Kapoho Tide pools (one of our favorite places on our entire trip), Hilo, and the Volcano. We found a nice local farmers market on Sunday and bought some of the best fruit we've ever had. We spent a morning just walking around the grounds and the driveway taking pictures. You wake up to the sound of birds in the morning and go to sleep with the sound of frogs at night. It's like having your own nature CD playing. The bed was really comfortable. It was really quiet and secluded. It is a perfect spot for a couple. We'd love to come back if we don't buy our own place over there before!!!!!!!!!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

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• A Beautiful Tropical Garden Setting

  A Beautiful Tropical Garden Setting

  • Guest Jo and Bob
  • Date of stay 03/01/12
  • Review Submitted 03/24/12
  Experiencing the tranquility of the rain forrest! Rain one minute sunshine the next! Just wonderful place to sit back and enjoy the view of the forest and beautiful flowers all around. The lovely cottage in the middle of all the green around you was a great experience. It was so very nicely decorated inside and very comfortable living. What a nice change of pace from the busy Kona side. I would never miss the chance to stay on the Hilo side for the many places of interest starting with the Volcano National Park to the stretch of lava beaches on Kalanianaole Dr. We experienced a rare view of a Hawiaan Monk Seal taking a nap at Richardson Ocean Beach on Kalanianaole Dr. It was very rare to see him resting and returning back into the ocean. The Valcanoe National Park is less than 20 miles from the cottage and you could view the lava flow if you are lucky. Places of interest we enjoyed were the Rainbow Falls Park down town Hilo, Akaka Falls on Hwy 19 N and Hawaii Tropical Bononical Garden. I would recommend staying at this lovely cottage over and over again.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+.

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• Very nice cottage equidistant from Hilo, Volcano National Park and Kalapana Lava viewing area

  Very nice cottage equidistant from Hilo, Volcano National Park and Kalapana Lava viewing area

  • Guest jb
  • Date of stay 02/15/12
  • Review Submitted 02/27/12
  The cottage was lived in for 10 years by the owners before they moved to a property a couple of miles away, so it is very nicely supplied with all the amenities needed. The location is excellent because of its central location to Hilo, Volcano National Park and the lava viewing area at Kalapana reached using the shortcut described in the literature left by the owners. Unfortunately the lava flow had stopped near Kalapana before we arrived. Recommended web sites are: (VRBO refused to accept a review with web sites listed. If you would like to see the current status of the Kilauea volcano, do a Google search of Kilaueastatus, and it should be the first hit. A Google search of "volcano national Park" will lead to additional useful information.) We had a problem with the gas for the hot water heater and stove when we first arrived, but this was quickly resolved by the owners, with the help of their son-in-law, who lives at the back of the property.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+.

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• Lovely!!!

  Lovely!!!

  • Guest Mary
  • Date of stay 07/07/11
  • Review Submitted 07/25/11
  We spent six nights at Fern Cottage. It was perfect..great location, close to shopping, snorkling, the national park. Bed was super comfortable...truly a home away from home! Everything you could possibly need is there for you!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+.

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• A wonderful getaway!

  A wonderful getaway!

  • Guest Eli
  • Date of stay 06/01/11
  • Review Submitted 06/09/11
  My wife and I celebrated our 10th anniversary with a trip to the Big Island and stayed at Fern Grotto. It was such a beautiful property, very private, very peaceful. Just what we needed to enjoy ourselves. It feels like our home away from home on the Big Island now, we will definitely be staying there again. Thanks Bruce and Fern!

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

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• Private, Tranquil & Refreshing

  Private, Tranquil & Refreshing

  • Guest sunnhippie
  • Date of stay 12/24/10
  • Review Submitted 12/30/10
  This one bedroom house, halfway between Hilo and Volcanoes National Park, is off the grid, run completely by solar, but you'd never know it. The owners are thoughtful enough to provide a full-size stove & fridge, along with all cooking and eating utensils. Even fresh flowers & papayas were waiting for us! This is a very private place, with no neighbors or road in sight. The landscaping is beautiful, the house is adorable, with floor to ceiling windows & creatively decorated. There is a large covered porch with bar-B-Q for entertaining. The bed is memory foam and extremely comfortable. There is a pull-out couch, so four people could sleep here. Hilo and Volcano are each about 1/2 hour away, shopping and eateries in Pahoa or Keaau (each about ten minutes away.) For the price, you just can't beat this vacation rental. And no cleaning fee! We will be staying here in the future.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+.

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Additional information about rental rates

Tax ID No. W40937572-01.

We accept online payments through HomeAway and Paypal.

Hawaii state tax of 13.42% is added onto rate. No cleaning fee.

cancellation policy: full refund 5 days prior to arrival, except fees.

Fees:

• Tax Rate 13.42%

Cancellation policy:

Full refund 7 days prior, except fees. RENTAL RULES AND REGULATIONS; 1. This is a non-smoking unit. 2.Pets are not allowed. 3. No damage is done to unit or its contents, beyond normal wear and tear. 4. When leaving, all rubbish and discards are placed in garbage dumpster outside and soiled dishes are cleaned and put away. 5. Keys are left in lock box and unit is left locked. 6.No linens are lost or damaged. 7.MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: 4 People. 8.INCLUSIVE FEES: Rates include a one-time linen-towel setup. For a stay of over one week, two sets are provided. 9.NO DAILY MAID SERVICE. 10. Check-in: 3:00pm Check-out: 11:00am Fern Grotto is privately owned: The owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premise or its grounds. The Homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premise or others whom they invite to use the premise.

If you have any questions please contact the owner.