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Mele Nani Getaway in lovely Volcano, Hawaii

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Volcano, Hawaii
  • Volcano House
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kilauea Military Camp
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Kilauea
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mele Nani Getaway in lovely Volcano, Hawaii

Mele Nani in Volcano, Hawaii is our sweet two bedroom, one full bathroom vacation home. Our favorite spot is the hanging lounger on the covered, front lanai. Gently rock to the bird song all around while sipping your morning coffee. We offer a small wood burning fireplace for chilly evenings. The living room has a comfy sofa, chair, flat screen TV for streaming your favorite channels and free WiFi. Our custom kitchen is full of appliances, cookware and dishes for cooking local produce til your heart's content. The full bathroom has a bathtub and shower combo that we stock with a starter supply of soaps, detergents, and paper products for our guests.

Please note: Some mapping software shows the correct location but indicates that the address is in Kailua-Kona. IT IS NOT. The house is in Volcano near the National Park entrance.

Located in the Ohia Estates neighborhood, Mele Nani, is less than a 10 minute drive to the famed Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and about a 40 minute drive into Hilo. We provide local recommendations (Things To Do and Restaurants!) in a binder located in the home. Volcano Village has a few wonderful restaurants and fantastic galleries. Within an hour's drive you can experience dashing waterfalls, craggy hikes around dormant volcanoes, daring ocean cliff outlooks, vibrant cultural shops and restaurants, and most of the world's varied climate zones. We recommend staying at least a week and packing light layers and sturdy shoes to get the full 'Big Island' adventure. E komo mai (welcome)!

What to Bring: Volcano can be chilly at night and when it rains so pack a few long layers and sturdy hiking shoes to maximize your enjoyment of our location! We stock fire wood and a starter supply of essentials like toilet paper, paper towels, detergent and soaps. While we do not stock shampoo, sunscreen, or bug repellant there may be some left by previous guests that you're welcome to use.

This is a Hawaii County licensed short term rental.
TA-133-173-5552-01
STVR-19-358268
NUC-19-1016

Property manager

Salt Water Vacations, Hilo, Hawaii.
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number GE-133-173-5552-02, TA-133-173-5552-01

About the area

Volcano

Located in Ohia Estates, a neighbourhood in Volcano, this holiday home is in a rural area. Volcano Golf and Country Club and Volcano Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Aloha Candy Company and Akatsuka Orchid Gardens. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Volcano, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • 2400 Fahrenheit Art Glass - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Kīlauea Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Volcano House - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Kilauea Military Camp - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Kilauea - 19 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Volcano's Lava Rock Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thai Thai Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Volcano Garden Arts - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Eagles Lighthouse Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big O's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mele Nani Getaway in lovely Volcano, Hawaii pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mele Nani Getaway in lovely Volcano, Hawaii?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mele Nani Getaway in lovely Volcano, Hawaii?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mele Nani Getaway in lovely Volcano, Hawaii located?

Located in Ohia Estates, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Volcano Garden Arts and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Aloha Candy Company and Cooper Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jodi C.

Peaceful stay at Mele Nani in Volcano

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely property near Volcanos National Park. We drove from the Kona side of the island to Hilo and Volcano. The people were friendly, and we enjoyed visiting Volcano Village and the Park. It was very lush, green, and peaceful. The house was well set up, clean, and everything worked well. We would definitely come back.

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

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

Cozy, had laundry!

Very comfortable for our family of 4. Laundry room was a plus. Great porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek C.

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

Good

Worked well for taking the Volcano area .
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy w.

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

The best of the best!

We had an amazing stay with this property! The location is perfect—just a short drive to Volcano National Park, making it super convenient for exploring. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful, allowing us to fully relax after a day of adventure. The home itself is clean, modern, and well-maintained, with all the amenities we needed. One of our favorite features was the old wood fireplace, which added so much charm and kept us warm during the cool evenings at this elevation. The outside full-size hanging swing bed is the most comfortable place to relax. If you’re looking for a cozy, comfortable, and well-located stay near the park, this is the perfect spot. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martie L.

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

Cozy volcano home

We are repeat guests so that days a lot. It works for us on many levels; the location is ideal, quiet and affordable. Jessica and her team are so easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip P.

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

Great location!

This was a great property between Hilo, Kilauea, and Punalu'u Beach. The property had everything we needed to make meals and we loved the separate twin beds for the kids. So nice being so close to the volcano, it made for easy access and a short drive after a day of hiking. Everyone loved the day bed on the porch and the wildlife that came to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

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

A wonderful stay

My husband and I stayed at this beautiful cottage / house for four nights in September. We absolutely loved it. It's sparkling clean, and fully equipped with everything we needed. We did our own cooking, without eating out, so we really appreciated the kitchen. The owners put together a great "manual" with various procedures, activity recommendations, and more. The location is peaceful and perfect for visiting the National Park, Hilo, and the coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Volcano Visit

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was comfortable, conveniently located. Grounds were attractive, appreciated the games cabinet; bed was comfortable. Would happily return. The only negative was the wood stove for heating and kindling must have been wet- could not get a fire going.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

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

Our favorite place on the island

We have now stayed 3 times in this home and totally love it! Perfect spot. Close to the park and volcano and Hilo. Quiet and can see the stars from the yard. The swinging bed is perfect for laying out and reading a book.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt T.

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

Lovely

Our stay at this beautiful property was very peaceful! The location and climate of Volcano make the stay very relaxing. The house itself is very nice and has everything you could possibly need!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel B.

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

Volcano NP trip

Wonderful property! Quiet, perfect for a family of 4.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Quaint cottage

This house was adorable! Tucked into a private setting but only minutes from food, gas, parks and everything available in Volcano. The house was immaculate, super clean. Communication with the owner was easy and fast. The beds were comfortable, it was perfect for our quick 2 night trip to see Volcano National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel V.

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

Great home in amazing location

Lots of privacy with rainforest all around. We listened to the coqui frogs all night. Only a few minutes from the national park. Recently renovated with modern floors and windows. Nicely stocked kitchen but no dishwasher.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Perfect house in the perfect location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family was only on the Big Island for 5 nights. We spent 3 nights up in the Kona area, but wanted to spend 2 nights closer to the National Park. We found this gem and are so glad that we booked it. Communication with the hosts was seamless. The house itself was perfect. We actually wished we would have been able to stay longer. Everything was so clean, it had all the amenities that we needed, and the beds and pillows were really comfortable (which is huge for me). My daughter spent much of her time reading on the bed swing on the porch. The location to Volcanoes NP and the Hilo area was great. Would 100% recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to Volcano National Park. Convenient to Hilo (east) and South Point (west) Quiet location, safe neighborhood. Comfortable, good bed and handy kitchen. The wood fireplace was very appreciated. Two weeks of seeing a lot, and doing nothing.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi W.

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

A Slice of Heaven

We absolutely loved staying at this sweet house. We fell asleep to the lullaby of nature and rain. We spent most of our time on the porch taking in cool breezes and slow moments. We were surprised with many extras in the house: beach toys, beach towels, games, umbrellas, spices, and much more. You made us feel right at home! We had a wonderful stay! Mahalo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz K.

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

Perfect spot

We loved our stay here! Perfect for exploring the park and black and green sand beaches (a bit of a drive but we love to explore)!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

great getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice place. Relaxing.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

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

Fabulous

Great location, close to VNP. Clean, nicely furnished, comfortable beds. Loved the vibe. One of the best stays during our two week visit to Hawaii. Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie I., Franktown, CO

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Lovely Property!

We had such a wonderful stay here. Such a cute little home. Quiet and peaceful neighborhood. We loved the privacy. The home was very clean and comfortable. Loved the decor as well. I have one recommendation: just need one more blanket for the big bed. We stayed at several hotels/resorts on the Big Island and this was, by far, our favorite place. The nearby restaurants are close but limited in number so make a reservation. We really enjoyed the Kīlauea Lodge Restaurant-great service and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Great place

Nuce clean house. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Happy at Mele Nani Hideaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely little house with plenty of elbow room for our group of 3. We spent most of our time exploring the Park, so weren't able to take full advantage of the swing on the lanai. Nice kitchen made it easy to cook breakfasts and dinner. A few ideas for improvement: We were only given 1 dish towel for the visit, so I would suggest that they supply a few more. We also needed the spare tp roll from a drawer next to the sink and it was wet, so possibly some leakage from the faucet? These are small things in the big picture, because you're in Hawaii!

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Awesome stay close to NP

So close to the national park and great place to stay. Has everything you need and really appreciated the folder of restaurant recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Allie P.

Staying at Mele Nani

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was great for our stay in Volcano! The front porch was the perfect place to hang out with coffee in the mornings. Don’t forget to pack warmer clothes for the climate.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lee Anna J., Portland, OR

Charming cottage close to good dining and Volcano National Park

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Mele Nani Getaway was charming with a lovely, spotlessly clean kitchen, a comfortable queen bed and a spacious porch. The full sized washer and drier were outside the house in a well-lighted and easily accessed closet. The frogs singing in the yard at night were very soothing and peaceful. Excellent dining in Volcano was a short drive away and it was just minutes to the entrance to Volcano National Park. The Volcano Winery was very close also (and really unusual and fun!) Mele Nai Getaway was a perfect home base to explore the area!

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