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Fall Special! Hale Palila Volcano A-Frame Cottage with Hot Tub

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Volcano, HI
  • Kilauea Military Camp
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Volcano House
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kilauea
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fall Special! Hale Palila Volcano A-Frame Cottage with Hot Tub

Nestled on a golf course, this Volcano (Big Island, Hawaii) this large Hale Palila A-frame cottage is 5 minutes’ drive from the entrance to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

There is a Queen bed in the loft area, and 2 sofa beds in the living room area to sleep up to 6 comfortably when sharing soda beds (2 on one sofa bed)

A balcony and free WiFi are provided.

PARKING Free public parking is possible on site in the driveway

Free tea, coffee and hot chocolate are provided in the fully equipped kitchen at Hale Palila.

Garden view and mountain views are featured from all rooms.

A 5-person hot tub is located on the terrace as well as a BBQ. All outside areas are shared between guests.

In-unit laundry facilities are offered. There is a washing machine & dryer on site.

Punalu’u Black Sand Beach is home to many sea turtles, Black Sand Beach is 0.9 mi away. Hilo International Airport is 40 minutes’ drive away.

Public review 5 stars!
If you’re looking for a peaceful retreat in Hawaii, this A-frame cabin is an absolute gem. Nestled on a quiet dead-end street by Volcano Golf Course, it’s just minutes from Volcano National Park, making it the perfect base for hiking, exploring, or a round of golf. The cabin itself is cozy and private, surrounded by majestic old Ohia trees. After a long day, relaxing by the fireplace or soaking in the hot tub under the stars is pure bliss. The views are stunning—you can take in the beauty of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa right from the property. This is truly one of the best Airbnbs I’ve ever stayed at. Whether you’re escaping for peace and quiet, or just looking to immerse yourself in Hawaiian nature, this place has it all. Highly recommend this wonderful retreat—I can’t wait to come back!

Property manager

Merlenna Higby

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children ages 3 and under stay for free!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 3990060040000, GE-090-095-6160-01, TA-090-095-6160-01

About the area

Volcano

Located in Volcano, this cottage is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Volcano House and Volcano Garden Arts are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Aloha Candy Company and Akatsuka Orchid Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Volcano, HI

What's nearby

  • Volcano Golf and Country Club - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kilauea Military Camp - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kīlauea Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Volcano House - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Kilauea - 17 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Volcano's Lava Rock Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thai Thai Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Volcano Garden Arts - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Lighthouse Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big O's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fall Special! Hale Palila Volcano A-Frame Cottage with Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fall Special! Hale Palila Volcano A-Frame Cottage with Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fall Special! Hale Palila Volcano A-Frame Cottage with Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fall Special! Hale Palila Volcano A-Frame Cottage with Hot Tub located?

Situated in Volcano, this golf cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Volcano Golf and Country Club and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Volcano Winery and Kipuka Puaulu Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew J.

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

Great stay

Close to park great place to reat after a long day hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Cute cabin perfect for exploring Volcanoes National Park

Cabin was cute, clean, and right beside the national park enterance. The kids loved the hot tub in the evenings! Owner provided all info needed so check in was easy! There were even fresh flowers decorating the tables inside. Great deal!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful little rustic cabin

We loved the design and location of this cute cabin. It was super conveniently located near the park entrance and a few good restaurants. Entry was easy and finding it was easy since we pre-located it on the map before we left the rental car agency. Washer and dryer were helpful and the area was pretty.I recommend staying at this adorable cabin but I think it is important to know what to expect. There is no central heat, but there are multiple space heaters. If it is cold, it is advisable to start those immediately upon arrival. We arrived late and were uncomfortable leaving them running at night so it was a cold first night. There was a wood stove with an extra log, but no kindling or newspaper to get it started so we had to scrounge through our belongings to find some materials and burned through a few paper towels. The cabin had a musty/unpleasant smell in the main room which may partially be because it was winter and you can't open up the windows to freshen it up. The carpet could definitely do with a proper cleaning and an area near the stairs smelled suspiciously like urine. Each home has it's own single parking space, but the neighbors need to pull all the way up.I gave this cabin a good rating because there were many wonderful attributes (we didn't have time for the hot tub). Set your expectations like you are "glamping" and embrace nature and the beautiful surroundings. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal K.

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

Thank you!

Successful 10th birthday weekend for our daughter, mahalo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Quiet stay by VNP

Beautiful location overlooking a golf course, with scenic views of nearby volcanos. Short drive to VNP. Definitely a bit chilly in winter, but there are space heaters and plenty of blankets. Cabin is well equipped for cooking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARICHELLE C.

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

Great Place to be in Volcano

This is our second time staying at what my daughter calls it the "A" house. We never want to leave this place. Clean, peaceful and really close to the Volcano National Park. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

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

Perfect location in a cozy cabin

Loved everything about the place, and more importantly the location. Cozy, in nature, plenty of space, super close to the park. My only constructive feedback would be to replace the caulk in the stand-up shower and the sliding back door doesn’t open very well. Thanks for the cool experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Health risk

Although a wonderful location in Volcano close to the National Park, we were very disappointed to find this rental full of mold. From the walls, to the bathroom, to the bedding, to the plates and utensils, there was an unacceptable amount of mold throughout the property. Another issue we had was the lack of bedding for the sofa beds...there were no mattress protectors or sheets for the 2 sofa beds. We could not get the oven or spa to work. All in all, a disappointing place to stay. We hope the owners get the property thoroughly cleaned so that no future guests need to deal with the mold.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

T M.

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

Dreamy, cute and cosy

What a dreamy house this was for me. It reminded me of my grandparents lake home in Minnesota. Loved the 65 degree weather too. We would definitely stay here again if we had the chance! It was pretty much clean where it needed to be clean (bathroom, kitchen, common/sleeping areas). There were cobwebs, dust and debris in the less common areas (patio chairs, wall corners, outdoor table/chairs, jacuzzi, some of the less used kitchen & glasswares). We loved the fireplace, the loft/bed, the heaters, even the catchment system was excellent too with the pressure and heat being the best we ever had for catchment. The electric blankets were missing the plugs so we only used it as normal blankets. The jacuzzi was very dirty and uninviting. The bottom looked like large rust spots, which turned out to be old leaves that settled and disintegrated. It stirred up and made the water brown. Lots of buds too. But the heater was impressive. It stayed on and hot for the whole vacation. There was no pool so the kids were sad. But they loved the tv room and futons. The dryer was great for us to use before packing. There wasn’t a lot of closet space for our travel hanging systems but we made it work. Overall, we absolutely loved this place. We got a lot of comments from our pictures from our friends who inquired out it. Thank you Hale Palila!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna A.

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

Quiet, great stay for family vacation

We loved our stay here. The cabin is definitely that- a cabin nice and quiet, with most anything we could need for our stay, close enough to the volcano national park but away from the busier places when we were done for the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha M.

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

Rustic, but great

We loved our stay! It was rustics, but had everything we needed and was literally minutes outside of the national park. After hours and hours of hiking, we loved coming back to the hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki H.

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

Such a great place!

This cabin was super special and we really enjoyed staying in this unique home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Molly L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Would not advise staying here

We would not stay here again. We left a night early because it was an unpleasant stay. We were moved to the Nene instead of the Palila because the water pump had broken and there had been no water to clean Hale Palila. They did give us a refund of the first night and charged us for the Nene instead of Palila which was appreciated. However, both units are in disrepair and have noticeable mildewy/bad odor. Nene was advertised as sleeping 4, but they did not have a full set of clean sheets, or two extra pillows, or enough extra blankets for making up the air mattress. We had to borrow sheets and pillows from Hale Palila that were not folded and we were not sure were clean. The sheets had big stains on them. Although Hale Nene is listed as having a sofa bed that can sleep two, the sofa is not big enough to sleep even one child comfortably. Our kids were offered a stained, dirty, thin futon from the closet or a queen air mattress. We put the air mattress on top of the futon to provide some insulation on the bottom. The entire unit smelled very musty and did not feel clean. The shower did not get hot (only luke warm) and the unit was cold (heated by space heaters) so none of us wanted to take a shower. The hot tub was not available to use because it was filthy upon arrival (leaves) and they started cleaning it at 7pm the night we arrived and it wasn't ready for use on the second night. Our kids woke up often on the air mattress b/c it deflated and they would sink into each other.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Becky E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cabin feel on the Big Island

When we got in, the place had not been cleaned but nothing was overly dirty, laundering easy and as a result the owner waived our cleaning fee. Overall, I thought the place was a bargain for the price and our family of six fit nicely. Since volcano is higher in elevation, it is colder there than the surrounding areas and the numerous heaters in the house were put to good use!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

CG C.

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

Cozy and close to Hawaii Volcanoes NP

Great location to visit national Park and spend cozy evenings warming up by the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Natasha N.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great location, not very well maintained

We loved the location and the cottage has great potential. Unfortunately, it is not very well maintained or cleaned. The kitchen, bathroom and floors were not very clean. The carpets and rugs turned my socks black. The bathtub did not drain well at all and was quite gross to use. There were several space heaters to keep warm, sadly, only one would run at a time or you would blow a fuse. We were scared to open or use the hot tub, seeing as how little the cottage was maintained. The two cottages on the property are very close together and close to the golf course and lacks curtains for privacy. Note that the pictures in the ad are a combination of picture from each cottage, so you may not get exactly what is shown. Close proximity to the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ming M.

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

Absolutely a beautiful cabin

10 mins away from volcano National park! We ate our dinner and then visited the park again in the dark. So convenient! Enjoy the beautiful view out side the cabin as well! Highly recommend this cabin for your volcano park stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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