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Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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Volcano, HI
  • Place, Volcano Garden Arts
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Aloha Candy Company
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Volcano House
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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

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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Aloha Candy Company. Features include a hot tub. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a fireplace, and a lanai
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and 7 minutes from Volcano House
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Lanai
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please smoke outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outside only.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 TA-165-567-8976-01, GE-165-567-8976-01
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Hau'oli Your Happy
Hau'oli Happy Little Tiki
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Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shweta N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fire place was warm enough, very nice and cozy stay. Property is very beautiful, we loved our stay. Property owner went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aliya R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was fully stocked with all you need to cook which is really helpful for us and especially because Volcano doesn't have a ton of options for restaurants. Everything felt clean and you could tell the place was really cared for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super fun Tiki theme/ Hawaiian decor. Very well appointed. Lots of helpful info in the cottage and sent by host, esp in regards to the volcano. We were there for episode 41, and we're thankful for the portico to protect our car from Tephra. Great for a couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place! We had a wonderful stay at this cute tiki cottage. The hosts had Hawaiian music playing when first arrived which was a really nice touch. Very well maintained grounds, beautiful flowers throughout. The tiki decor in the house was so fun and very well done. We had a relaxing evening on the lanai listening to the rain and kept cozy with lots of blankets because it does get cold at night. There was a heated mattress pad on the bed which was lovely. House was very clean and host was great with communication and tips on what to see in the area. We would stay here again without question!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay for easy access visiting Volcanoes National Park. This cabin was very well equipped with everything we needed. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of the rain forest setting and spent mornings sitting on the porch enjoying our coffee. We hope to come back to visit again.
Friendly kitty came to visit
Beautiful view from porch
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen had everything we needed from wine screw to over implements to cook dinner. Outdoor grille as well. Clean place. Great tub, amazing decor and space, as well. Host was easy to talk to and this place was easy to find with great WiFi and an amazing fireplace and TV set up. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

De Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay while visiting the VNP. The communication from the host was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was fully equipped. The bathroom and shower were great. The personal touches made us feel right at home. Our stay was short but sweet! Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerome S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, well-appointed, just enough distance from HVNP to avoid the crowds at Volcano House in the evening. Great communicators, comfortable beds, beautiful outdoor space, and their friendly cat next door was a bonus for our kids who missed their pet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ines K.

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

Lovely and quiet home

We had a wonderful time in Volcano Village. The house is beautiful and equipped with everything one might need. It’s hard to beat the location within minutes of the National Park. We enjoyed breakfast on the covered porch that allowed us to enjoy the gorgeous setting even on rainy mornings.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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
Verified

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.
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ian j.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted S.

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

Fern Trees everywhere

very quite and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole D.

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

Truly a Hau'oli (Happy) Place

Absolutely loved this house. Perfect for our anniversary staycation in Volcano. From the moment we stepped into the house we felt comfortable. It has a full kitchen, huge comfortable lanai looking out at the beautiful landscaped yard and nice living room area with the fire place. The bed was comfortable with the heated mattress, the bathroom was clean an stocked with towels. It was a quick drive to the Volcano National Park and an easy drive to Hilo. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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
Verified

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