Welcome to Kolea Cottage - where comfort meets environmental responsibility. Wake up to the peaceful sound of native birds singing surrounded by miles of lush native Hawaiian rainforest. Itâs the perfect place to stargaze and relax in the private hot tub after a day of adventures with family or friends. Stay put or explore what the quaint Volcano area has to offer. You can spend your days viewing lava fountains, hiking the national park, exploring lava tubes, golfing, or visiting the winery.
The space
Kolea Cottage is a private, stand-alone home completely separate from the hostâs house nestled within thousands of acres of pristine rainforest.
Enjoy the outdoors on your own private lanai, featuring:
âą A hot tub
âą Fire tower
âą BBQ grill
âą Loungers
âą Dining set
Inside, both bedrooms feature comfortable king-size beds and closets.
âą Bedroom 1 includes a full en-suite bathroom with a tiled shower.
âą The second full bathroom (with a tub/shower combo) is located off the hallway, across from the fully equipped laundry area.
The house is newly built, fully insulated, and outfitted with air conditioning and heating for your comfort.
The cozy living room includes a queen-sized Murphy bedâno uncomfortable pull-out couches here!
Enjoy your favorite shows on the large TV with access to Hulu, Disney+, HBO, and Netflix.
The full-sized kitchen is stocked with everything you need to prepare a home-cooked meal.
We also provide self-serve breakfast items, including:
âą Pancake mix (with butter and syrup)
âą Oatmeal with mix-ins
âą Fresh fruit
âą Local coffee
âą A variety of teas
âą Half & half
Youâll also find a reverse osmosis water spout by the kitchen sinkâperfect for refilling your reusable water bottle.
Stay connected with high-speed internet so you can work or relax in total comfort and privacy.
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Eco-Friendly Features
Weâre proud to be an environmentally responsible retreat. Hereâs how we help reduce our impact:
âą LED lighting throughout
âą Low-flow plumbing fixtures
âą Partial solar power
âą Reusable dishes and refillable soap bottles to reduce single-use plastics
âą Eco-friendly cleaning products whenever possible
Guest access
Guests may park in the driveway.
Access the home through the front door using a custom keypad code provided before check-in.
Other things to note
âą Weâre located in the rainforest at an elevation of 3,500 ft (1,000 m)âit can get cold and rainy, so please bring a rain jacket and warm layers.
âą Cell service may be spotty, so we recommend enabling Wi-Fi calling during your stay.
âą Weâre near the most active volcano on Earth. While itâs usually peaceful, volcanic gas (vog) and minor earthquakes are possible. Rest assured, the home is built to the highest seismic safety standards.
âą Like most homes in the area, we rely on catchment water, sourced from rain. Our on-site water treatment system removes impurities and sterilizes the water.
For drinking, we also provide reverse osmosis filtered water.
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Legal Information
We are a fully licensed Bed and Breakfast.
License Number: PL-USE-2023-000009