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Rainforest Volcano Retreat – As Seen on TV! Near Volcanoes Nat’l Park

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TV, video games, DVD player, books
Interior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms79 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Volcano, HI
  • Place, Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, 2400 Fahrenheit Art Glass
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Volcano House
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rainforest Volcano Retreat – As Seen on TV! Near Volcanoes Nat’l Park

Volcano Rainforest Retreat — As Seen on “Building Off the Grid”!

To see our home featured on TV:
Search online for Building Off the Grid — Season 7, Episode 5: “Volcano Home”

Welcome to Volcano Home, a handcrafted 2-bedroom, 2-bath rainforest retreat on the lush slopes of Kilauea Volcano. Designed and built by a local artist, this unique off-grid home combines comfort, creativity, and eco-friendly living for an unforgettable Hawaiian escape.


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🏡 Your Private Hawaiian Getaway

Tucked away on 3 acres of pristine rainforest, our home offers total privacy and tranquility — the perfect setting to relax, reconnect, and recharge.
Only 20 minutes to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and 20 miles from Hilo Airport, you’ll be ideally located to explore waterfalls, black sand beaches, and scenic drives along the Big Island’s east coast.


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🛌 Sleeping Arrangements

2 Queen Bedrooms, each uniquely themed — one inspired by fiery Kilauea, the other by the starry skies of Mauna Kea

2 Bathrooms with showers, including a stunning custom shower with lava rock and river stone details

Additional sleeping options: 2 twin floor mattresses + 1 single cot

Pack ’n Play crib for little travelers


All rooms include ceiling fans, the bedrooms feature window coverings, extra blankets, and cozy linens for those cooler Volcano nights.


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🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen

Cook your meals in a Volcano-inspired kitchen, stocked with all essentials for home-cooked comfort.

We provide:

Local coffee, teas, honey, and organic sugar

Fridge staples like condiments and basics for meal prep

Propane BBQ grill in the carport for easy outdoor dining


Enjoy your morning brew on the lanai, surrounded by birdsong and rainforest views.


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🚿 Relax & Rejuvenate

Luxury rainfall shower (nearly 20”) with river rock floor

Private outdoor shower with forest and star views — a guest favorite!

Handmade touches throughout, including a lava rock sink and turtle mosaic

Bathroom stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, towels, and extras (just in case you forgot something)



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🎬 Entertainment & Family Fun

Disconnect to reconnect — this is a true off-grid experience but you’ll still are not completely disconnected. We provide Free High Speed Satellite Wi-Fi 📡! Just what you need for WiFi calling, texting, surfing the Internet, streaming your favorite shows and playing your go to online games.

Inside, you’ll find:

42" TV with a large selection of family-friendly movies

Karaoke machine, board and card games, and books for all ages

Beach and snorkel gear, cooler, outdoor games, and travel guides for your island adventures



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🌿 Eco-Friendly Living

Volcano Home is completely self-sufficient, powered by solar with a backup generator, rainwater catchment, and propane for cooking and hot water.
Enjoy modern comforts while treading lightly on the Earth — sustainable living in luxury.


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🌺 Why Guests Love Volcano Home

Peaceful, private setting surrounded by untouched rainforest

Artist-built details and creative design

Perfect location to explore the Volcanoes National Park, Hilo, and the Black Sand Beach of Punaluʻu

Stargazing right from your lanai — you can often see the Milky Way!

Ideal for couples, families, or small groups seeking a one-of-a-kind Big Island experience



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Escape the crowds. Reconnect with nature. Experience authentic Hawai‘i at Volcano Home — a hidden gem where art, adventure, and tranquility meet.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Amenities include a water dispenser
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a water dispenser. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 850 square feet
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place used towels in one of the laundry baskets in the bedroom closet.
Please rinse or wash dirty dishes
Please shut off all lights and make sure water and oven are off. Please lock all doors, windows and gate.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number GE-005-757-2352-01, TA-005-757-2352-01, 3110330710000