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Mermaid Lair Near National Park!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Mountain View, HI
- Place, Kilauea
- Place, 2400 Fahrenheit Art Glass42 min drive
- Place, Volcano House49 min drive
- Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)68 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
About this property
Mermaid Lair Near National Park!
The ULTIMATE rainforest experience while providing comforts to make your stay enjoyable. Live in traditional Hawaiian style homes! We have strong wifi and grid power so there is never a shortage. We also feature a 10,000-gallon rainwater catchment that is ALWAYS full! Enjoy rainforest showers with endless hot water! Our cabins are newly updated with added comforts. Although we have everything you will want to be comfortable, we have done so in a sustainable way and have recently converted to solar.
This rustic, under the sea themed jungalow with exposed stud walls with built in shelves for a light, open feel, features a mini fridge, propane heater, private full bathroom and covered lanai. There is one queen bed in the cabin. We have one other cabin with a queen bed as well as a listing where friends can travel together. The cabins are right next to each other making it ideal for groups! This cabin does not have a window.
There is COMMUNITY kitchen on property that is shared with one other rental cabin. The cabin, lanai and bathroom are private and only used by you, it is just the kitchen that is shared. Even though the bathroom is outdoors, it provides privacy for showering of course.
We provide a detailed welcome packet with a variety of mostly free but some paid must see/do activities on the island that our past guests have loved!
HOT TUB
We have a hot tub deck with a plug n play spa. Use of this is available for $15 extra PER night of your stay, regardless if used every night or not. You will need to let us know ahead of time if you plan to add this. The hot tub deck is communal space.
ANIMALS
We have a 501(c)(3) dog rescue on property and outdoor cats. People that stay with us, should like animals.
TOURS
At night your ears will be greeted by the forest with sounds of coqui frogs. Many people love them. Please search for Bathing Suits and Rain Boots on YouTube to find a video of what our property sounds like at night. Our channel also features videos of tours we offer. Our tours include off the beaten path adventures ranging from sunrises and geothermal Kings baths, to hikes that lead to waterfalls!
BEACH GEAR
We have boogie boards, surf boards and snorkel gear available for guests as well as beach towels!
MISC
There are a total of four cabins on the one-acre lot. The owners and groundskeeper are on property including a dogs, cats, and chickens. We are a 501c3 nonprofit dog rescue so there are various dogs/puppies here at any given time. We love when our guests take dogs on field trips! =) We homestead and have many foods growing such as lilikoi, bananas, papayas, pineapple, fig, strawberries, poha berries, sugar cane, lemons, blood oranges, rosemary, basil and more!
Rainforest massages are available starting at $100 for the hour.
Please note the main image is not visible from the cabin. We are about about a 30 minute drive from the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
We are at 1880ft elevation so it can get chilly at night. All of our cabins are equipped with propane heaters for comfort. Winters are also rainy season so if traveling to the Big Island in the winter, we suggest some light layers for warmth, a raincoat and rain boots.
This rustic, under the sea themed jungalow with exposed stud walls with built in shelves for a light, open feel, features a mini fridge, propane heater, private full bathroom and covered lanai. There is one queen bed in the cabin. We have one other cabin with a queen bed as well as a listing where friends can travel together. The cabins are right next to each other making it ideal for groups! This cabin does not have a window.
There is COMMUNITY kitchen on property that is shared with one other rental cabin. The cabin, lanai and bathroom are private and only used by you, it is just the kitchen that is shared. Even though the bathroom is outdoors, it provides privacy for showering of course.
We provide a detailed welcome packet with a variety of mostly free but some paid must see/do activities on the island that our past guests have loved!
HOT TUB
We have a hot tub deck with a plug n play spa. Use of this is available for $15 extra PER night of your stay, regardless if used every night or not. You will need to let us know ahead of time if you plan to add this. The hot tub deck is communal space.
ANIMALS
We have a 501(c)(3) dog rescue on property and outdoor cats. People that stay with us, should like animals.
TOURS
At night your ears will be greeted by the forest with sounds of coqui frogs. Many people love them. Please search for Bathing Suits and Rain Boots on YouTube to find a video of what our property sounds like at night. Our channel also features videos of tours we offer. Our tours include off the beaten path adventures ranging from sunrises and geothermal Kings baths, to hikes that lead to waterfalls!
BEACH GEAR
We have boogie boards, surf boards and snorkel gear available for guests as well as beach towels!
MISC
There are a total of four cabins on the one-acre lot. The owners and groundskeeper are on property including a dogs, cats, and chickens. We are a 501c3 nonprofit dog rescue so there are various dogs/puppies here at any given time. We love when our guests take dogs on field trips! =) We homestead and have many foods growing such as lilikoi, bananas, papayas, pineapple, fig, strawberries, poha berries, sugar cane, lemons, blood oranges, rosemary, basil and more!
Rainforest massages are available starting at $100 for the hour.
Please note the main image is not visible from the cabin. We are about about a 30 minute drive from the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
We are at 1880ft elevation so it can get chilly at night. All of our cabins are equipped with propane heaters for comfort. Winters are also rainy season so if traveling to the Big Island in the winter, we suggest some light layers for warmth, a raincoat and rain boots.
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Pets
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Important information
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Property Registration Number TA-155-629-0048-01, GE-155-629-0048-01
About the neighborhood
Mountain View
Mountain View is home to this cabin. Volcano Golf and Country Club and Volcano Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kīlauea Visitor Center. Akatsuka Orchid Gardens and Aloha Candy Company are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby
- Akatsuka Orchid Gardens - 41 min drive - 15.6 km
- 2400 Fahrenheit Art Glass - 42 min drive - 16.7 km
- Volcano House - 49 min drive - 26.9 km
- Kīlauea Visitor Center - 49 min drive - 26.9 km
- Kilauea Military Camp - 51 min drive - 29.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Koana - 37 min drive
- Frankie’s Pizza - 37 min drive
- Kuhia- Carvalho Pub - 43 min drive
- Verna's Too - 37 min drive
- Big Island Coffee Roasters - 41 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Oct 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Zita T.
Oct 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Zita T.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thomas E.
Jan 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
4 nights at Mermaid Layer
Thomas E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joseph L.
Jul 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Joseph L.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cindy
Jul 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cindy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Taryn W.
Feb 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful!
Taryn W.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Jun 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
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Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
April R.
Jan 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely magical!
April R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dustin D., Tucson, AZ
Mar 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Rain Forest Paradise!
Dustin D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brian P.
Feb 28, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
michael
Nov 22, 2025
michael
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Stefania T.
Sep 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cool property, comfortable stay
Stefania T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Zita
Sep 15, 2023
Zita
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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