Cabin
Mermaid Lair Near National Park!
Cabin in Mountain View with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Kilauea
- Place, Volcano House
- Place, Kilauea Military Camp
- Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
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, with about 1/4 of the energy consumption of the average household.
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 NOT included in your nightly stay but is available as an add on for $25/night. Please note that the $25/night is not for the nights you would want to use it but for each night of your stay regardless if you use it. The cheapest rental on island, with a hot tub is AT LEAST double our nightly price.
The deck is communal space.
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 NOT included in your nightly stay but is available as an add on for $25/night. Please note that the $25/night is not for the nights you would want to use it but for each night of your stay regardless if you use it. The cheapest rental on island, with a hot tub is AT LEAST double our nightly price.
The deck is communal space.
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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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Property Registration Number TA-155-629-0048-01, GE-155-629-0048-01
About the area
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.
Mountain View, HI
What's nearby
- Akatsuka Orchid Gardens - 45 min drive - 15.6 km
- 2400 Fahrenheit Art Glass - 46 min drive - 16.7 km
- Volcano House - 55 min drive - 26.9 km
- Kīlauea Visitor Center - 55 min drive - 26.9 km
- Kilauea Military Camp - 56 min drive - 29.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Koana - 37 min drive
- Frankie’s Pizza - 37 min drive
- Verna's Too - 37 min drive
- Kuhia- Carvalho Pub - 43 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 labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
9.2/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
5 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Zita T.
13 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Zita T.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thomas E.
7 Jan, 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.
13 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Joseph L.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cindy
5 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cindy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Taryn W.
13 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful!
Taryn W.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
1 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
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Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
April R.
21 Jan, 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
11 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Rain Forest Paradise!
Dustin D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Stefania T.
13 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cool property, comfortable stay
Stefania T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Zita
15 Sept, 2023
Zita
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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