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Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano

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Exterior detail
Spacious living room with french doors that open to the lanai
Gas lava rock fireplace
Living area
New queen size pull out couch with memory foam mattress

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Volcano, HI
  • Volcano House
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kilauea Military Camp
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Kilauea
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Pull Out Bed

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano

Our cozy little "Happy Place", is right across from Volcano Village with its restaurants and Sunday Farmers Market, & 5 minutes from Volcanoes National Park. Perfect home away from home for exploring eastern Hawai’i!

THE SPACE
Our little Volcano Village is the perfect spot to relax. Slightly cooler with less humidity, it’s a hidden rainforest retreat! Volcano Village is a small town just Hilo side of Volcanoes National Park. We are a beautiful little artist community and great resting spot for seeing the east side of the island with it's rainforest, orchid gardens, winery, hiking trails, farmers markets -- simply an amazing place. Perfectly positioned between the green and black sand beaches, the uniqueness of Pahoa, and old Hawaii in Hilo town . We hope you will come discover it for yourself, and love it just as much as we do!

Now, a little about the house -- a warm and comfortable little piece of Hawaiiana.

Beautiful craftsmanship abounds in our one bedroom (plus brand new comfy pull out couch), upgraded bath, home in the beautiful Volcano community. From the carved bar to the lava rock fireplace to the Jacuzzi jetted tub, we've paid attention to every detail. French doors from the living room and bedroom give you plenty of indoor/outdoor living. Play horseshoes out back, settle in under the stars and enjoy the fire pit, or create a gourmet dinner to enjoy on the private lanai - make yourself at home!

Some features of Hau’oli Place:

• Spacious lanai with a gas grill, perfect for dining, relaxing, or making colleagues jealous during Zoom calls on your "co-working" vacation
• High speed cable internet
• House is situated on the lot to provide maximum privacy
• Ample Parking
• Guidebooks, magazines, and various other reading material
• Board games (be a kid again!)
• Full kitchen with full size gas stove and oven and refrigerator/freezer
• Cooking basics including coffee, tea, sugar, oil and vinegar
• Drip and percolator coffee makers and tea kettle
• Queen size bed with clean linens in private bedroom with french doors leading to the lanai
• Heated mattress pad for those cool nights
• Queen size pull out couch in the living room
• Electric blanket to cozy under
• French doors from the living room onto the private lanai, doubling your living space
• Lava rock gas burning fireplace
• Hand carved koa bar
• HD TV with cable and bluray DVD player in both living room and bedeoom
• Slate tiled bathroom with deep soaking tub
• Toiletries, including shampoo/conditioner
• Beach and bath towels
• Fire pit to make your outdoor experience complete!
• Horseshoe pit

We take cleaning very seriously. The house is cleaned to the highest CDC standards and UV sanitized. All linens are throughly cleaned and changed between guests, and all surfaces disinfected. Cooking supplies are individually packaged and new for each set of guests. We allow a minimum of 24 hours between reservations. If you have any questions about our processes, please feel free to reach out.

GUEST ACCESS
You will have your own key and have the whole place to yourself. Your own Hawai'ian mountain escape.

GUEST INTERACTION
If you need anything during your stay, we live right next door and are just a phone call away.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
Coffee, tea, sugar, and creamer are provided. There are some small, convenience-style stores in Volcano and larger grocery stores 20-30 minutes away.

Baby items (high chair, pack and play, etc.) can be provided. Just let us know.

Please check the Hawaii Safe Travels website to assure your trip is smooth. We want you to have a safe and healthy trip! Please note that we do stick to our cancelation policy, even in COVID situations.

TA-165-567-8976-01
STVR19-353377

NEIGHBORHOOD OVERVIEW
This cozy little "Happy Place" is hidden in the beautiful Ohia forest, only 5 minutes from Volcanoes National Park. The perfect home away from home couples or small families exploring all eastern Hawai'i has to offer!

GETTING AROUND
We are located about 2 hours from the Kona airport and a half hour from Hilo. This is a big island and a rental car is required to get the most out of your experience.

HOUSE RULES
- Check-in is after 3pm, check-out is at 11am. Feel free to inquire if early or late check-in/out is available.

- Please limit smoking to outside the home. Extensive additional cleaning fees will be charged if you smoke in the house. Please help us keep things nice for the next guests!

- Remove shoes and slippers before entering the home.

- There are cats on the property (they are ours -- we live next door). Please do not let them in the house no matter how much they beg!

And per the county of Hawaii:
- Quiet hours shall be from 9pm to 8am during which time noise from the short term vacation rental shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors.

- Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area.

- Guest vehicles shall be parked within the designated onsite parking area.

- Failure to comply with the good neighbor policy stated above will be construed as a violation.

Property manager

Mark Worster

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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
Please smoke outside only.
Per County of Hawaii: - Quiet hours shall be from 9pm to 8am during which time noise shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors.
Per County of Hawaii: - Sound audible beyond property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more excessive than typical residential area.
Per County of Hawaii: - Guest vehicles shall be parked within the designated onsite parking area. -Failure to comply will be construed as a violation.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-165-567-8976-01, GE-165-567-8976-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Volcano

Located in Ohia Estates, a neighbourhood in Volcano, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider 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 Garden Arts - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kīlauea Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Volcano House - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Kilauea Military Camp - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Kilauea - 10 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Volcano's Lava Rock Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thai Thai Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Volcano Garden Arts - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Eagles Lighthouse Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big O's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano located?

This family-friendly Volcano holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Aloha Candy Company, Volcano Garden Arts and Cooper Center. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

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

8/10 Good

Quentin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Stay in Volcano
Was a nice enough place, if a bit cluttered, and a bit small for a family, but we booked last minute. Comms were good and check-in was easy enough. A good option for small groups looking to stay near the NP.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Perfect
This bungalow is perfection. It is super clean and very comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked and the fire place in the living room came in handy on chilly nights. The house has everything you need but the stand out feature is the outdoor space. The porch was a great place to relax after a day of hiking, and is accessible from the living room and the bedroom. The yard has a fire pit (which we did not use) but used the seating to lounge in the sun. The location is just 5 minutes from Volcanos National Park. Check-in and Check-out was a breeze. We appreciated having our own covered car park at the foot of the front door which made loading/unloading the car super easy. This place will not disappoint. It is absolutely excellent and I highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away
We spent 2 nights and enjoying our stay. The house has all the amenities we needed. Can't wait until we can come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie L., ROCHESTER MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay in Volcano
Amazing place to stay. Mark was wonderful and easy to communicate with! The kitchen was fully furnished for cooking and beautiful. Very cozy and comfortable. We look forward to coming back again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eli M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Experience
Hau’oli place is incredible! We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay and didn’t want to leave. The property is obviously well cared for. The decorations are fun and add to the experience. (Our daughter, age 8, loved the tiki doing the shakas.) The location is so close to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park that it is convenient to come and go as you please and enjoy the whole experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Cottage in Volcano
We enjoyed a very cozy and comfortable stay. The property is stylishly decorated and well appointed, a comfortable place to relax after a long day walking in the National Park. It felt special to be here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet paradise
My husband and I stayed for a few nights and the property was so peaceful! We loved relaxing here and all the amenities were great. Our flight was delayed upon arrival and the hosts were very understanding and flexible about the check in process. We will be staying again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holoholo
Excellent home from home! I would definitely rent again. The fire pit was a great way to spend the evening star gazing. Mahalo! x
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay at Hau'oli Place in Volcano. It was a well equipped, peaceful, beautiful property and an easy drive to the national park. It worked well for our family of four. We would stay here again without hesitation.

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful private cottage
This is a beautiful cottage with all the modern conveniences to make your stay very comfortable. The grounds are lovely and it is so enjoyable to sit on the huge veranda and listen to the birds. It is close to the Volcano National Park which has many trails and activities to keep you busy for days. We loved our stay here.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniella S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place at great price!
We've stayed multiple places in Volcano over the last 10 years. This is one of the best for the price. It has a nice, full kitchen, beautiful lanai and is in close proximity to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. We enjoyed several nights out by the fire pit, but also relaxed on the lanai, eating most of our meals there.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house!
The house is lovely, though a bit tricky to find. We arrived after dark - missed flight and delays - and the streets in Volcano have no lights. Driving in the pitch black can make finding the property tricky despite having being sent directions by the host.Lucretia & Mark are amazing. I fell sick with the flu wile staying and they gave me info on an urgent care place (East Hawaii Health Clinic at Keaau - 30 minute drive from Volcano) that helped put me on the mend over the weekend. I would recommend staying here if visiting Volcano. The house is gorgeous and besides my flu, the family had an enjoyable (and rest imposed) stay. I would stay again.Tips - Avoid Ohelo Cafe - they let a couple of Caucasian males who arrived after us at 6:35PM dine-in while declining our family of 4 who had arrived at 6:30PM. We tried calling ahead around 4:30PM to reserve/book and no calls were answered. We got some take-away as nothing else was open and the alternative was to go hungry.Eagle's Lighthouse Cafe makes great sandwiches and cinnamon rolls! We bought our lunches here, and dinners from Thai Thai Bistro & Bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The little tiki cottage was fantastic! Can’t say enough about the location (super close to Volcanoes Nat’l Park entrance), the backyard, and the character of the house. A perfect quiet place to serve as basecamp for our big island adventure. Worked great for our family of 4 but would be really good for a couple or solo traveler as well. Hosts are super communicative and welcoming. Thank you so much! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ian j., Pacifica

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
our stay at Hau'oli Place
The cottage was clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed . Very quite area and the hosts were very nice. We stayed for 2 weeks while working /playing . would recommend this home.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home in the rain forest!
Wish we could have stayed longer! This home was special in every way! We spent a lot of time on the lanai with the string lights. Kitchen was well stocked, mattress very comfortable, and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted S., Loveland, co, usa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fern Trees everywhere
very quite and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M., Morgan Hill, Ca, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Very cute place, full of tiki stuff. Large backyard area, beautifully landscaped. Well supplied kitchen. It gets COLD in Volcano at night. This place has a heater in the bedroom, one in the bathroom, and one in the living room plus a fireplace. We were always comfortable, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hau’oli Place was a real gem in a calm and quiet environment, which was just what I wanted in a place to stay. The cottage was so clean, much cleaner than the Marriott we stayed in the night before, and so well outfitted - everything was there that you could think of. The bed was very comfortable, the jacuzzi tub was a treat and the lanai was a place I could hang out all day enjoying the rainforest landscaping. I only wish we had more time there! If you are coming to Hawaii to see the volcano area, you can’t do better than this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S., Medford, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A+ Volcano Retreat
We stayed at 5 vacation rentals on our recent trip to HI and this place was by far our favorite. The location is very peaceful and relaxing. We absolutely loved hanging out on the porch and listening to the rain and the wildlife. This home has some very unique decorations and well thought out amenities that made our stay in Volcano extra special. Would love to return again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lilia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy rainforest cottage very close to park!
We loved Hau'oli Place! It is well cared for, has a gorgeous porch and yard. We ate our meals on the porch, serenaded by birds and coqui. Comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen, beautiful fireplace ( which we used!) Mark was great at communicating with us ahead of time, and very responsive. Located only 5 minutes from the park entrance. Stay a few nights, there is so much to explore. Stop at the hilo farmers market on your way in, stock up and stay a while!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat in Volcano
We stayed just one night and wished it could be longer. The cottage is nestled in a quiet area just minutes from the National Park. The place is cozy, intensely furnished, and clean. I most enjoyed sipping a glass of provided wine on the extensive veranda overlooking the jungle-like property. Our only question was the inability to find a pot holder or oven mitt (and we didn't feel like bothering the owners over something that trivial). We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janella J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil oasis for rest
Wow! This rental is beautiful! The lush garden looks so inviting. We had such a lovely visit to the area, even with the crazy rain-hello Kona low. Owner’s answered questions or needs quickly. I’m a bed snob- mattress excellent, sheets comforting not scratchy, and a soft fuzzy blanket made for heavenly sleep. What we needed was available. The only thing that would have made it 10 star was washer dryer access and a listing of basic tv stations. Thanks for offering this rental
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo H., Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Comfy Stay at Hau oli Place
This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this cute cottage. Again, we found it to be clean and well set up for our 3-nite stay during the Christmas Holidays. As before, there were thoughtful details that we appreciated such as extra throws for warmth on chilly nights, an easy to operate gas fireplace, a comfy bed with heated mattress pad, etc. White, fluffy towels were provided and the bathroom still smelled freshly cleaned when we arrived. We also enjoy the nicely positioned lanai with table, chairs and BBQ grill. The yard behind the cottage is lovely and the owner is planting bamboo along another boundary that was recently buldozed. We had a small struggle with figuring out the TV and cable situation, but the manager, Mark, quickly responded with assistance. All in all, a wonderful holiday get away for us. Mahalo!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So FREAKING adorable!
We had given up on VRBO - all the places we have stayed are dingy and old and not clean. This absolutely stunning home is perfection. It was so clean, every little deatil was so incredibly thoughtful from the heated mattress, to the extra blankets, to the carport, the outside firepit (on immaculately groomed landscaping), all the kitchen equipment.... I could go on. Every time we turned around, we discovered another sweet little thought. We arrived in the late evening and all the lights were turned on inside so it was so inviting to come inside. There were thoughtful little itineraries, things to do, books to read..... And the bed was so so comfy! THANK YOU! We will probably never stay at another VRBO as you have spoiled us too much!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stef M., College Park, MD, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage in the rain forest!
What a wonderful place and great experience staying Hau'oli Place! The cottage was quiet, private, very clean, and well stocked which made it so easy for us to settle in. All the furniture was very comfortable, too. The Hawaiian and Tiki artwork, collections, and decorations added lots of character. The long lanai on the side of the cottage was a great place to relax, greet the morning sun with a coffee, or have an outdoor meal. The grounds were well-maintained and gorgeous; the rain forest trees and plants attracted many birds, which we enjoyed listening to in the morning and late afternoon. The gas fireplace and electric blanks were welcome amenities as we had several chilly evenings. We took advantage of the location to visit Volcano Garden Arts and Ono Cafe, Volcano Winery, Ka’u Coffee, and hike Volcano National Park which was only 5 minutes away. Mark and Lucretia, the hosts, were very responsive and great at communicating with us ahead of time; they provided helpful information about places to visit, local events, and dining options in the Volcano area. Our 5-night stay was too short! Hopefully we can return in the future. We highly recommend Hau'oli Place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mark Worster

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We have been traveling to the island for years, and two years ago decided to make it our forever home. We love to travel, love good food, and have fallen deeply in love with our Hawai'i home. Volcano is a special place and we can't wait to share it with you!

Why they chose this property

Beautiful craftsmanship, privacy, and all the comforts of home. Why stay in a hotel or someone's mother-in-law apartment when you can have a beautiful home all of your own!

Languages:

English