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Lazy Lehua Cottage

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Front of the cottage
Front Lania
Living room with kitchen and two twins bunk beds
Master bedroom, queen bed with fireplace, bathroom,  and jacuzzi tub
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 489.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Volcano, HI
  • Kilauea
  • Volcano House
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Kilauea Military Camp
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lazy Lehua Cottage


Serenity, peace, and rejuvenation await you at this private cottage on a half-acre of upcountry rainforest. Lazy Lehua Cottage is for quiet or adventurous couples, small families, honeymooners, artists, poets, musicians, scientists, and writers. The native birds sing while you enjoy your early morning tea or coffee. Settle into a hammock chair on one of three lanais among the Hawaiian Hapu'u ferns, flowering indigenous Ohi’a Lehua trees, and scented ginger. Breathe in the cool, fresh, and pristine night air under stars and clouds without overhead street lights, before retiring to possibly the best sleep you’ve ever had.

Lazy Lehua Cottage is located only 2 miles from restaurants, galleries, winery, golf course, and Sunday Famers’ Market in Volcano Village. The Village is an enclave of artists, National Park rangers, and scientists, near the Island’s Eastside with its hiking trails, waterfalls, fresh water pools, and black sand beaches.

Explore the world-famous Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, just 3.6 miles from the cottage. In the Hawaiian language, ‘mana’ means spiritual energy and healing power. The Park is filled with Mana! You may sense it as you trail-run or hike through the forests and steaming craters, traverse the giant lava tube, or witness new land being created at the Kilauea caldera— one of the only places in the world where this occurs. Also, check out Punalu’u beach within a 45-minute drive-- the Big Island’s most famous black sand beach where endangered sea turtles swim, rest, and lay eggs. If good coffee is your obsession, take a tour at the Ka'u Coffee Mill in Pahala and see how coffee is grown, milled, and roasted. And, of course, visit old historic downtown Hilo (45-minutes away), as well as the magical Hawai’i Tropical Botanical Garden, with its epic coastline and rare flora.

Later you can restore your sore muscles in the master bedroom jetted tub overlooking the rainforest outside your window-- exactly what’s needed after your day of exploration on the Big Island. Like a young pup, you’ll feel rejuvenated and ready for more adventures!

Lazy Lehua Cottage was constructed in 2004 with respect for the aina (land). Trees were hand-cut and the property was cleared in a minimally invasive manner. Trees removed from the site were recycled into the cottage’s posts and railings to blend in with the rainforest. Select cottage furniture was hand crafted— the coffee table, bar top, and bedroom headboard were all made with local, exotic, and native woods. The cottage has been maintained with immaculate and loving attention and we know you will feel its special mana when you are here.



Note: We have always been recognized for our meticulous maintenance. Because your safety and comfort are our top priorities, our cleaning and sanitizing procedures comply with guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA). We remain committed to making your stay at the Lazy Lehua Cottage safe, relaxing, and enjoyable.


County of Hawaii Licensed and Registered Transient Vacation Rental
STVR-19-351969
NUC-19-0618
PL-NUCR-2024-002415
GE-089-267-4048-01
TA-089-267-4048-01

Property manager

Jintana Jichaku
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
Please remove shoes while in the house. In respect of the neighbors, quiet times are between 9 PM to 8 AM.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 3110120280000, TA-089-267-4048-01, GE-089-267-4048-01

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Volcano

Located in Volcano, this cottage is in a rural area. Volcano Garden Arts and Volcano House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Volcano Golf and Country Club and Volcano Winery. Aloha Candy Company and Akatsuka Orchid Gardens are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking and mountain biking in the area.
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Volcano, HI

What's nearby

  • Volcano Garden Arts - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kīlauea Visitor Center - 11 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Volcano House - 12 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Kilauea Military Camp - 15 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Kilauea Iki Crater - 19 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Volcano's Lava Rock Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thai Thai Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Volcano Garden Arts - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Lighthouse Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big O's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lazy Lehua Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Lazy Lehua Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Aloha Candy Company and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Volcano Garden Arts and Cooper Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 219 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Evan L.

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

Beautiful house

Central location to most points of interest. House is visually entertaining.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan M.

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

A magical place

This was a beautiful, magical place to stay. It has a good selection of kitchen stuff right where you’d expect, some games and beach equipment for the kids, and a small but quality selection of books and dvds. The location is as advertised, near volcano park but also out in the jungle. Bring food though: the prices and selection in town are not optimal. Overall, it’s easily one of the best plates I’ve ever stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful place to stay and the national park was so close. We sometimes just drove there to see if the volcano was doing something different, just a few mile away. How easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Awesome location

The property was in a great quiet and beautiful location. House was perfect. Just wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L.

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

Paradise

Perfectly cozy cottage with all the amnesties in a tropical paradise!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Aviary living

in this lovely rainforest college, you wake to so much birdsong, it’s like being in an aviary. perfect for Volcanoes Park, 2 nice local rests, essy drive to Hilo. Stay here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

A place to enjoy!

The Lazy Lehua Cottage is a special place in a beautiful and calm neighborhood that is well taken care of. Many little details show that the owners care about their guests and don't just see them as paying customers. We enjoyed it so much that we didn't want to go on day excursions!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Great place

Stayed during Christmas break. Great place, very cozy! The gas fire places throw just enough heat for the chilly winter nights. The kids really liked the bunk beds under the stairs, and the jacuzzi tub. The host left bath bombs and snacks for them. I liked drinking coffee in the hammock chairs in the morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

bryson r.

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

Beautiful cabin

We had a great and relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

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

Awesome house tucked away in rainforest

This place was super comfy and convenient to the National park. We loved staying here and didn't want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

Rainforest oasis

Wonderful, peaceful, place with everything we needed. Loved the coqui frogs and geckos sang us to sleep and singing birds woke us up. Lovely place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Cool Cottage

Beautiful, private, perfect place to see the east side of the big island . After a day of venturing out, loved returning to the peacefulness and cool breezes of the cottage . Fully stocked kitchen. Comfortable bed. Would love to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Amazing getaway!

My husband and I stayed here for a few nights as part of a larger anniversary trip. This house was everything we could have asked for. You can tell the owners love this house and use it often themselves. It’s very well stocked, clean, and well taken care of. The house is in a neighborhood but the thick rainforest gives you a ton of privacy. The whole house is very comfortable and all 3 decks are lovely to hang out and have a cup of coffee or a beer. The location is so convenient to Volcanos National Park, literally 5 min away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Quiet and unique property

This was one of the most unique and wonderful VRBO accommodations that we have stayed in. We have stayed in this area twice before. This was a very quiet location in the forest area very near Volcano. (The tree frogs do sing at night, but we enjoy them). Kitchen was well stocked, the coffee beans and grinder made great coffee, and we were able to cook fresh fish and Macnut pancakes without driving to a restaurant. The bed was comfortable, and plenty of blankets were provided, as it gets cool at night. The host also notified us that the lava had broken through during second the night. We drove back to the park (another advantage—very short drive to Hawaii Volcanoes Park) that evening, but it had stopped flowing, so there wasn’t a glow. But, since it was such a short drive, it was not a big deal. The jacuzzi tub was wonderful. They have a very large rainfall storage tank, and good hot water heater, so water was plentiful and hot when needed. Even though we are in our 70’s the stairs in the home were not difficult for us. But, a grab bar near the jacuzzi tub would have helped 😜 For those blessed enough to enjoy this property, we recommend: get groceries in Hilo before driving up, and note there is not a washer/dryer in the house. We went into Hilo to a very nice, clean laundromat near downtown, Downtown Laundry Express. Then make sure to try Kula Shave Ice on Mamo Street and pick up fresh fruits and vegetables at the Farmers Market close by. You will not regret staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Immersive rainforest cottage

Loved our stay at L^2C! Outstanding accommodations in a unique environ. ~1 mi to Volcano Natl Park. Only blocks away from Volcano Village.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qian Z.

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

Nice cute house.

Very comfortable staying the house. It has lots of extra towels. Very close to the national park. Stacy is very easy to access. She answers our questions quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Visit to Volcano NP

We had a wonderful stay in the cottage and a wonderful time visiting the park in spite of the rain. The cottage was very nice and well stocked with everything you’ll need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Mahalo for an exceptional stay!

My two children (ages 10 and 13) and I just spent five nights at Lazy Lehua, and we all loved it! It was a perfect set up for us, and every aspect of our stay exceeded our expectations. This is a lovely property in a magical place - clean, well-maintained, and perfectly located to be an ideal jumping off point for park exploration. Stacey was friendly, responsive, and accommodating. We made many wonderful memories and we all sad to leave. We hope to return one day!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Return to Volcanoes National Park

We had visited Volcanoes NP 22 years ago. We decided to make a return visit, ending in Kona. The home was just as described-charming. It was very comfortable and provided a perfect place to relax when the weather became too rainy and windy. And being just minutes from the Park made it very convenient. We could not have picked a better place to stay. Mahalo!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Whimsical Cottage is spot on!! We loved it

This place is the only place you need to stay in Volcano. We loved the "fireplaces", the kitchen, the upstairs bedroom was just precious. We did not use the jacuzzi tub so we cant speak to that. The rain forest was just that and it was nice to stay in for part of our trip and just listen to the rain. Could have stayed longer
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ezra S.

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

Great stay in Volcano

A nice secluded place to stay in the Hawaiian jungle. Has everything you need! I would definitely stay here again. Mahalo for use of the Lazy Lehua Cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

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

Perfect place to explore Volcano area

Wonderful private location with everything you need for a stay in this more remote area of the Big Island. Comfortable and clean. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis G.

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

Loved this gorgeous place!

We were completely charmed by this amazing bungalow. It felt like we were living in a clean, chic treehouse in the jungle! It is beautifully appointed, and the host leaves a few items (and treats) to get us going. The kitchen is fully applianced and everything works as it should. We wish it had been warmer so we could have taken advantage of the front and back porches. The neighborhood is quiet and private, the owner and local contact are super responsive and the location near the Volcanoes National Park is super convenient. In short, we LOVED it!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Charming cottage.

My family and I stayed here over new years. The property was exactly as presented - it's a clean, charming cottage tucked away in rainforest, with only one other neighbor visible from the property. Every morning we heard a variety of birds and saw a couple of passing pheasants. One the other side of the highway are a few restaurants, small grocery stores and a gas station. The cottage was very well stocked and clean. It worked well for two adults and two small children. As mentioned elsewhere it can be pretty cool but the fireplaces help, and there are thick blankets - it's not hard to get comfortable. It was one of the highlights of our stay on the Big Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elyssa W.

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

Relaxing stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this charming cabin in the rainforest. It was clean, uniquely decorated & well appointed. Its location was ideal for our excursions to Volcano National Park and Hilo area. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jintana Jichaku

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Why they chose this property

It is peaceful, quiet, rural, and green.

What makes this property unique

This cottage is in a high altitude rainforest next to a National Park. It is also two miles from Volcano Village with restaurants, stores, and services.

Languages:

English

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