Hot Tub~Lava Rock~Wood Stove~a #1 Volcano Hapuu Fern Cottage #10478863

• 5th Anniversary The Best Getaway Ever

  5th Anniversary The Best Getaway Ever

  • Guest iwitness
  • Date of stay 11/21/08
  • Review Submitted 12/18/08
  This was an awesome place to stay. The property is easily found off of highway 11, and the managers are easy to reach for confirmation and directions. If you want peace and quiet and time alone with your special someone, this is the place for you. Every morning we were greeted by the sight of wild birds eating from the bird feeder and pheasant wandering around the property. A beautiful yard landscaped to perfection. Cool clean air outside, warm and wonderful decor inside. We were just amazed at how beautifully kept everything was. There's also a hot tub and an outdoor grill should the mood for soak and a steak strike you. My husband and I loved it. The fireplace was wonderful, especially since the weather is so cool up there. Also, the appliances look like new and there is cookware provided. The continental breakfast had so much variety. Fruits, English muffins, waffles with guava jelly and butter were all included, along the best coffee ever! This place was wonderfully stocked. We were just a few miles from a romantic dinner at the Volcano House. This place was a couple's dreams come true. It's great for families as well, since there are two bedrooms along with an extra futon. The owners are extremely nice and helpful. They totally made our stay so comfortable, and since it was our anniversary we got a bottle of champagne to celebrate. We were treated like royalty, and couldn’t ask for more. The house is about 30 minutes out of Hilo, where you can go shopping and eat. It's close enough and yet far enough were you get the comforts of stores and the seclusion of the country. It made our 5th anniversary unforgettable. We would definitely recommend this place to a friend or relative and we will definitely return.

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

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• Wonderful Stay!

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  Wonderful Stay!

  • Guest Tony & Jill~Mill Valley, CA
  • Date of stay 10/27/12
  • Review Submitted 04/01/13
  Karen, Mahalo for a wonderful stay! We were very active and enjoyed all of East Hawaii. We hiked Kilauea Iki Trail (highly recommend) and Mauna Ulu trail to Pu'u Huluhulu Cone, drove to the end at Chain of Craters then watched the Lava lake glow from the Jagger Museum. Had a great dinner at the Kilauea Lodge. Today we did a helicopter tour w/Safari, Hilo Farmers Market then down to Pahoa & snorkling @ Kapoho Tide Pools (also recommend) then swim at Ahalanui. Pizza from Mike's NY Pizza in Pahoa. Yummy! Tony & Jill - Mill Valley, CA PS The house is lovely & beautiful! It made our visit even better. Hope we can come back!

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• Sunny & Warm

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  Sunny & Warm

  • Guest Deb, John & Quinn
  • Date of stay 10/15/12
  • Review Submitted 04/01/13
  Dear Karen, We loved your cozy little house. It was a perfect place to stay while visiting the volcano & black sand beach. Your beds were comfy, the hot tub was wonderful & the weather was perfect - Sunny & warm, but not hot. We hope to to visit this house again soon - Deb, John & Quinn P.S. Quinn loved the bed & comforter & the cold house at night - compared to her very warm dorm apartment in Manoa -

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• Beautiful "Get-Away"

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  Beautiful "Get-Away"

  • Guest Carolyn~Carlsbad, NM
  • Date of stay 09/13/12
  • Review Submitted 04/01/13
  Karen - Once again a beautiful "get-away". Love the cottage - Love the hot tub! The place simply fills my soul! Mahalo! - Carolyn~Carlsbad, NM

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• Quaint Little Cottage

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  Quaint Little Cottage

  • Guest Yukta Chidanandan (Lasika Dao and Family)
  • Date of stay 09/02/12
  • Review Submitted 04/01/13
  Dear Karen, What a lovely place to stay! It was a beautiful and quaint little cottage (the drain outside the front door was an added bonus~rain chain) We enjoyed our stay very much, and appreciated the syrup, jam, and condiments in the kitchen. The kids also enjoyed the movies-Thank you! Thank you for a wonderful stay! Yukta Chidanandan (Lasika Dao and Family) P.S. Mahalo for the music?:) Love it!

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• Pleasant Stay

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  Pleasant Stay

  • Guest Emma & Aaron~Honolulu
  • Date of stay 08/21/12
  • Review Submitted 04/01/13
  Karen, Thanks so much for a pleasant stay. We had a great time exploring the Volcano area with Hapuu Fern Cottage as our base camp. We hope to visit again sometime. Mahalo, Emma & Aaron~Honolulu P.S. The hot tub was awesome after the wet hiking spent at the park!

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• Exploring the Volcano & Hilo

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  Exploring the Volcano & Hilo

  • Guest Ed, Shannon, Chi & Catherine~Red Deer, AB Canada
  • Date of stay 07/11/12
  • Review Submitted 03/31/13
  Thank you so much for the wonderful stay at the cottage. We had 3 days exploring the volcano and Hilo. the papayas were marvelous for breakfast! Ed Shannon, Chi & Catherine Red Deer, AB, Canada

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• Lush Ferns

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  Lush Ferns

  • Guest Randles
  • Date of stay 07/08/12
  • Review Submitted 03/31/13
  Karen The Randles family liked staying here. We liked the hot tub and the lush ferns. And the worst part was when we had to leave! From the Randles

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• Tranquil Days

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  Tranquil Days

  • Guest Temple, Chris, Dominik, Eliana, Willow~New Zealand
  • Date of stay 07/01/12
  • Review Submitted 03/31/13
  Dear Karen, We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. After 3 weeks of busy, noisy traveling, your cottage has given us tranquil days to catch up on sleep & breathe out again. Your attention to detail & generosity was noticed and much appreciated. Thank you for your warm hospitality and great breakfasts! Mahalo! Temple, Chris, Dominik, Eliana & Willow~Tauranga, New Zealand

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• Beautiful Cottage

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  Beautiful Cottage

  • Guest Eric, Sandra & Evan
  • Date of stay 06/24/12
  • Review Submitted 03/31/13
  Dear Karen, Thank you so very much for letting us stay in this beautiful cottage. We loved the hot tub and the fireplace. We were able to relax and enjoy this lovely part of Hawaii. It is so very different from the desert. Thanks again! Eric, Sandra & Evan

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Additional Fees and Taxes:

$130 per night w/out hot tub usage.

$20 per night per extra guest (Quoted rates based on dbl occupancy)

+13.416% State of Hawaii Taxes

No cleaning fee for 3 nights or more stay.

1 & 2 night stays $40 cleaning fee.