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COZY HIDEAWAY IN THE OHIA RAINFOREST LOCATED BELOW VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK

Holiday home in Mountain View with kitchen and patio

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5950 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Kitchen

Place, Kilauea Caverns of Fire
Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
Place, Port of Hilo
Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

COZY HIDEAWAY IN THE OHIA RAINFOREST LOCATED BELOW VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK

Entire house 2 bedroom full kitchen 1.5 bath washer&dryer and a screened in lanai on 2 acres of ohia forest with fruit trees private and quiet with lock box for entrance....
some of the things that I provide is lot of clean towels a full kitchen with fridge stove microwave toaster coffee pot
property is located close to the volcano national park and many lava tubes and hiking trails.
there are some very cute cafes and a coffee museum not too far a rental car is a must BIG island is very spread out

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Able to smoke outside away from house

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number GE-133-016-8832-01, TA-133-016-8832-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mountain View

Located in Mountain View, this holiday home is in a rural area. University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center and Imiloa Astronomy Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hilo Coffee Mill and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Akatsuka Orchid Gardens and Aloha Candy Company are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.

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Mountain View, HI

What's nearby

Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 27 min drive - 28.8 km
Port of Hilo - 31 min drive - 33.7 km
Rainbow Falls - 32 min drive - 33.0 km
Carlsmith Beach Park - 36 min drive - 36.4 km

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Saucy Mama’s - ‬14 min drive
‪Kurtistown Cafe - ‬13 min drive
‪Koana - ‬9 min drive
‪Dimple Cheek Cafe - ‬9 min drive
‪Hilo Coffee Mill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is COZY HIDEAWAY IN THE OHIA RAINFOREST LOCATED BELOW VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at COZY HIDEAWAY IN THE OHIA RAINFOREST LOCATED BELOW VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at COZY HIDEAWAY IN THE OHIA RAINFOREST LOCATED BELOW VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is COZY HIDEAWAY IN THE OHIA RAINFOREST LOCATED BELOW VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Hilo Coffee Mill, Kilauea Caverns of Fire and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center and Akatsuka Orchid Gardens are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

30 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Beautiful property and very comfortable beds.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John A.

15 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Like being in tropical heaven. Property is amazing and accommodations are conducive for total relaxation. Will stay here many more tines in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijay A.

9 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

We immensely enjoyed our time in such a quiet and tranquil setting.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian j.

12 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ohia hideaway

Nice quiet home private

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

28 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Relaxing and peaceful!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

16 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place, secluded and quiet

Was just as described in listing. Very nice location. Enjoyed stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat R.

1 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a cool place!

My family of 4 loved this rustic home. The property is gorgeous and we loved all the frogs, birds and sounds of nature. It’s secluded and private, but not too far from all the sights of the island. Plenty of drinking water was provided, as well as all other kitchen and bath amenities to make our stay comfortable. The screened in porch was a perfect hangout. Linda was a great host and easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy o.

27 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

True island paradise

I have lived in Hawaii and also stayed on vacation several times. Linda’s rainforest home is truly the most unique and peaceful stay I’ve had. The home is super clean, and comfortable. Location to volcano park is the best you can get outside the NP. We spent the day at the park, came back home for dinner, found out the volcano was erupting (thank you Linda!) and zipped back to the park to view the glow of red lava! Falling asleep to the sounds of the rainforest is the best! You could spend hours just exploring the home’s beautiful rainforest surroundings! If you don’t stay here you’re missing out on the best of Hawaii. Shout out to Linda for being a super host and always responding quickly to questions! Mahalo! We hope to return someday!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

28 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay will be back next year

The stay was wonderful my family really loved the place and will be back next year me and my husband live just down the road from the lodge and my husband mom and aunt and cousin came and stayed in the lodge and fell in love with it .so they will rent it again next year.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kortney P.

26 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded House

This is a great house away from everything! Fairly close to the national park!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Mar, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

The property was lovely and very clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

3 Jan, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience

A fantastic property, very quiet and extremely private. It's like staying in your very own botanical garden!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

april b.

20 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise!

Our family had an amazing vacation at this location. The house was superb and had so many amenities. The property was beautiful. Can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naveen R.

26 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and experience.

Very well maintained property. Clean and neat with all the necessary facilities. We had a wonderful stay, thoroughly enjoyed it. Experienced the rainforest in an idyllic home. My kids wished we could stay forever!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karey D.

27 Dec, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private getaway

Communication was good with Linda and the property fit our needs. Our family enjoyed our stay at Lehua Lodge. Mahalo Linda.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

25 Jul, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Our family enjoyed our stay at Lehua Lodge! It felt like home. The owners were easy to communicate with and very friendly. The fully screened lanai was peaceful and I enjoyed the beautiful yard!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johanna M.

12 Jan, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home in beautiful Hawaiian nature

The home was very comfortable for a family of four - ample space for eating, relaxing, and sleeping. The property is situated is beautiful Hawaiian nature, offering beauty right off the doorstep. Very accessible to visit Volcanoes National Park. Linda was a great host - clearly communicating check-in procedures.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

2 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very homey feeling Hawaii-style! The kitchen was great, I found everything I needed. The beds were big and comfortable, plenty of blankets for cool evenings in the rain forest. The cute little electric fire place was adorable and the family sat around it. Everything was so clean and welcoming. The washer and dryer were excellent for all the beach towels and laundry. very family friendly.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coley W.

26 Jan, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome experience

We really wanted a place to stay that was surrounded by nature and this place did not disappoint. Beautiful property and all the amenities needed to have a relaxing “home away from home” experience. The only difficulty was having to leave. :). The bed is super comfy and it is very clean and nicely decorated. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Rodelyn B.

30 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nature Retreat

As mentioned in the listing, this place is a cozy getaway in the Ohia rainforest. While it's not a modern abode, its rustic charm is perfect if you’re looking for a country retreat. The water here comes from a catchment system, and even though we ran out on our third night, the host was super quick to refill our tank and fix a clogged filter issue. This spot is great if you want to escape city life, soak up some nature, and listen to the coqui frogs at night. It gives you a safe, secluded experience without missing out on basics like water, electricity, and internet.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi T.

29 Dec, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful yard and cute little house

It is a lovely place to stay. It is fairly clean and tidy. It smells a little mildewy but I think given time of year, and environment, hard to control. The yard is marvelous. I was disappointed there was no hot tub as the listing indicated there is one. The TV is a smart tv and functional, but doesn't have hardly any apps to use.

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerard B.

21 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rainforest getaway

We wanted to stay in a couple of different environments on our getaway to the Big Island, and this Mountain View home situated on 2 acres of tropical rainforest fit the bill nicely. Home was clean and the kitchen was well appointed. Beds were comfortable. Spent much of our time on the screened-in lanai. The grounds were appointed with many tropical flowers and plants. Home was in a quiet neighborhood, located about half way between Hawaii Volcanoes Nat'l Park and Hilo. Trips to Akaka Falls, Hawaii Tropical Bioeserve and Gardens, and Waipio Valley were all within an hour/hour and half drive. Property manager was friendly, communicative and helpful.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will M., Oakland, CA USA

28 Feb, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Away from it all

Driving up to Hale Lehua was like coming to a sanctuary, with peace resonating through the So Much Green. We saw a few endemic birds from the mosquito-free screened in lanai, and listened to the rain on the roof and the frogs calling at night. If you don’t like frog and birdsong, or rural tranquility, this spot is not for you, but if you do, it can be idyllic. Linda was proactive as well as quick to respond to any questions. One note of caution: remember bring your insect repellent: rainforests are ideal mosquito habitat.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

28 Dec, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

This property is centrally located between Hilo and Volcano in a quiet neighborhood. It was a great location for going hiking in both Puna and Volcano (about a 20 minute drive to each, this is not really due to distance, just small roads that do not tolerate speed). It has beautiful gardens surrounding the place and a screen porch that you can sit on listening to the coqui frogs at night. While it is in a neighborhood of 2 acre lots, the landscaping makes it feel like you are miles and miles away from other people and you do not even hear road noise. It would be super for someone needing a quiet place to write or just decompress from the world. Some things to consider when booking this place (not complaints at all, just things to consider) are that it is only partially on grid with the water supply being a roof catchment. They do provide bottled water for drinking and ice so that is not an issue. The kitchen is quite functional (although there is no dishwasher, so dishes need to be handwashed) and we cooked dinner every night we stayed since the house is somewhat far from any restaurants or stores (stock up in Hilo before going to the house and you will be comfortable). The house does have internet that works quite well and on grid electric, and there was plenty of hot water for showers for the four of us. The two queen beds were both really comfortable and we had plenty of room for our family of four adult sized people.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by linda commendador

I am a baby boomer ...Nana to 10 grandkids grew up in ohio and florida moved to Hawaii in 1967 and stayed .. married ...5 grown children now and I enjoy gardening traveling and love animals...I live near the vacation rental but will not bother you ,,feel free to txt me for any questions or concerns
Aloha
LINDA

Why they chose this property

My husbands brother used to live on this street and because there are no street lights you can see every star in the nite we used to live on Oahu (the new l.a.)we moved from the hustle and bustle moved to this property became available.. love it ..I have chickens and dogs and 8 acres and it's beautiful and peaceful

What makes this property unique

its a very private place cannot be seen from the street has a screened in large lanai which is perfect for sitting out at sunset and in the evening listening to the sounds of the birds and frogs and the rain that fills our catchment ..I provide drinking and cooking water