Mary Anne G.
July 2025
This was the most unique and beautiful property. We loved its vibe and being able to pick some flowers from the yard! The only thing I would comment on is that there are many local roosters- nothing they have any control over. Some would love this feature but it does make it tricky to sleep on the morning!
Kathy D.
July 2025
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 of 10 had an amazing time in Volcano. The house was very roomy for us to gather together or to find a quiet spot to enjoy. The location was great to access the volcano as well as check out the nearby black sand beach with turtles.
Carrie B.
June 2025
This house was tucked away in what felt like our private forest. We went to sleep with the frogs and woke up to the roosters. Enjoyed reading on the porch. Perfect family room for movie watching. Did some great hikes in volcano national park which was 12min drive away. We thought we might be able to walk to where some other family members were staying- but this is not really a walkable area- just want others to know. For future renters.. salt and pepper available, coffee and fixings too, no measuring spoons, no oil/oil spray otherwise well stocked kitchen. We ate at lava rock cafe after a long day of hiking (and after realizing the brewing company was “ coming soon” )- burgers were great. Overall great rental.
Lisa M.
May 2025
My husband and I and our grown daughters and boys in tow visited Big Island Volcano after Oahu and Kauai for 4 nights in May! We did it all, hiked the volcano, day in Kona, coffee and chocolate tours, black sand beach! This house was awesome! Greenery all around, frog and insect sounds and rooster calls all day and night, magical! Great family table, love the bugs
Laura S.
March 2025
Our family liked waking up surrounded by trees and ferns. The area is very quiet and there was plenty of space.
March 2025
We enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable and roomy for 4 adults. Location was perfect especially since Kilauea erupted the day we got there. Being a few minutes from Volcano National Park was great!
Nikki P.
March 2025
Loved our stay!
Glenn R.
February 2025
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:
My wife and I loved staying at this house. She said it felt like a cozy "treehouse." Of course, it is not a treehouse, but it has a unique layout with loft bedroom overlooking the entrance and dining area. We really liked relaxing in the great room, which has vast seating in the comfortable sectional couches and large TV. Excellent location in a rural setting. Ten minutes from Volcano NP. Not too far from Hilo, maybe half-hour away. We used this home as a base to see Volcano NP, Hawaii Botanical Gardens, Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, and Laupahoehoe. We were on the go so much that we didn't get to enjoy the outside spaces, but they were inviting.Host was great to work with. We had everything we needed and felt welcomed.Great place to stay.
David S.
January 2025
My sister and I brought our families on a combined family Christmas vacation to the big island. We spent the first week in Kona, and the 2nd week here in Volcano. After the first week of beaches and lots of people, our stay in Volcano was perfect. The house is beautiful, with plenty of room to accommodate our party of 9. The grounds were gorgeous, and the neighborhood is very quiet. Any small issues we had were quickly addressed by the property manager. We were fortunate enough to be here when the volcano erupted as well! A wonderful property, I highly recommend it.
Dawn B.
November 2024
We booked this place because it looked like a “Hawaiian home”. It far exceeded our expectations! It was bigger than we thought, cleaner than anticipated, and very comfortable. The attention to detail was superb. We had everything we needed and more, and it truly felt like a home away from home. I highly recommend this home to anyone looking to stay on the east side!
Jan B.
July 2024
We loved staying here! It had everything we needed and was convenient to all the places we wanted to visit on the Big Island but also very private and out of the mainstream. Would love to stay again!
Marianne P.
January 2024
This place was awesome! Very well put together and with everything you need. The location is quiet and private and only 5mn from the Volcano National Park. It made it so much easier to be able to come home for lunch and then head out again. I would stay there anytime while visiting the park!
The house is clean, comfortable and easy to get to. The huge living room was great for hanging out with everyone, and we enjoyed the serene deck, and the extra sitting nook inside. Definitely rent it!
Leslie B.
December 2023
Hands down, the best equipped kitchen of all the VRBOs I’ve stayed at. My family is big on cooking and this was huge for us. It was very comfortable for the big group and close to everything we wanted to see.
Aolani K.
October 2023
Our group used this property for a strategic planning retreat. The house was clean, comfortable, and welcoming. The home is thoughtfully kept, well stocked, and an overall beautiful space. I would highly recommend Halehikiola.
Mahalo for a great stay.
Megan O.
August 2023
We had a wonderful time staying at Halehikiola. We had plenty of room for everyone to have space to relax after long days exploring. The house was well stocked and in a perfect location for easy access to the park.
Christy G.
July 2023
Lovely property and great house. Well stocked kitchen. Hot tub needed more water and directions on use. But it was nice to have one there!
Anthony M.
June 2023
One of the favorite places we have stayed at for the family, the home is absolutely beautiful. We would be happy to stay here anytime.
Christine S.
June 2023
This home was in a great location for visiting Volcano's National Park (Literally 12 min away) The house was extremely comfortable, with a huge tv and many special touches.
Debra N.
February 2023
The house was beautiful, clean and had everything you could need. Communication was easy and Jolanta was quick to respond to any questions we had. We live on island and look forward to coming back soon. Perfect getaway
Lauren B.
October 2022
This is a very cool house tucked into a neighborhood in Volcano, HI. I was not prepared for how chilly it was there in summer but it was a welcome change! The decor in the house is funky and the landscaping around the home is incredible. It was a great place to relax when we weren't exploring trails in the nearby Volcanoes National Park (which we also highly recommend). The living area is spacious and the hot tub is very nice.
I will state a couple of caveats - there are little frogs in the rainforest that come out and "sing" at night. I thought they were delightful and they didn't interrupt anyone's sleep. However our sleep was disturbed by some nearby roosters early in the morning. Next time, I'll bring some ear plugs but I'd definitely stay here again!
Christina W.
August 2022
Our family of 4 stayed for a week to explore Volcanoes National Park. This house was a true gem! The art and furnishings were luxe. Lots of little touches throughout to make us comfortable and entertained. Comfortable beds, a huge entertainment room, really cool art throughout, and even a fun fish hook game in our favorite spot - the covered porch. It was fun to have the chickens and rooster greet us at the end of the day when we returned from our hikes. There was a nice, big dining table to lay out our plans for the week, a washer & dryer including soap and dryer sheets also stocked with drawers of awesome dvds though we were admittedly too exhausted to actually pop any in at the end of the day, a stash of books too which is always appreciated! Great location for getting to the park as well!
Oriane D.
August 2022
This is a lovely 2 bedroom with nice privacy away from the street and gorgeous plants all around. The back deck and hot tub were much appreciated and my kids absolutely loved the tv room with a ginormous tv and wrap around couch. We only stayed here for one night, would have loved to stay more. It’s very close to volcano nat’l park, allowing us to go into the park at night to see the lava. The only issue was that Volcano is chilly (hard to believe in Hawaii, but it’s true) and when we came home after our long day in the park hoping for a nice warm shower, we found that there was no hot water! Freezing cold shower. Bummer. These things happen, and the property manager was responsive and tried to make it right. I think it’s a lovely place but I can’t give it 5 stars bc of that issue and bc I found it pricey for what is actually only 2 bedrooms (lots of extra twins/couches if you have kids though).
Esteban P.
August 2022
The pictures do not do this place justice. Inside was very well maintained and had tons of decor which add to its uniqueness. The area is very quite and private. We loved sleeping with the widows open and have the cool breeze blow in, hear the rain and the coquis at night. The huge couch was so comfy while we watched movies at night on the massive tv. We were able to cook every morning and had a BBQ one night on the deck. Sitting on the back porch while being surrounded with beautiful trees and flowers was amazing. This is a definite must book!
Jim C.
July 2022
What can I say, stop reading this review and book this place now, seriously.
We have stayed in Hilo town proper twice and decided to stay a bit closer to the park this trip, and also needed a place for 4 instead of 2. The photos and location looked interesting to us so we booked it. Little did we know just how amazing of a property we had rented.
First, location, a bit out of town so get your supplies before leaving Hilo, but once you get there, wow. You feel like you are all alone on your own island. Hottub, amazing covered lanai, grill on the outside. The wonderful music of the coqui Frogs at night are great to sleep to.
Then you have the interior, we have never stayed in such a well appointed and stocked home. It's like you walked into your own home. The owners had provided everything we would need from storage containers, spices, coffee, tea, sugar etc. You name it, it was there. Even flashlights we used to take a hike to the volcano eruption.
I don't know why you are still here reading this review, you should have already booked this property before someone else did.
We would pay what they are asking for 2 next time we visit the island.
Sasha M.
July 2022
The place was beautifully set up and so cozy. Tons of space for us all to find our own nooks and still be together. Loved all the cool decorations we enjoyed discovering all the unique and well appointed decorations, it was so clean and organized! Everything was easy. Our only regret was staying just one night... wish we had more time to unwind and enjoy sleeping in the jungle oasis. We went back and forth to Volcano Natl Park a few times with it only 8 minutes away. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Kevin C.
June 2022
Wonderful property and location. Everything was simple for check in and LOVED the patio. Highly recommend this location
Wendy S.
June 2022
Such a cool unique property! We absolutely loved staying here. Well equipped, clean and fun! This house is so close to the Volcanos National park too. The owners were friendly and responsive. We would definitely stay again.
Mavis R.
June 2022
The exterior of this rental was NOT maintained. The glass roof over the hot tub is covered in dirt and leaves. The yard was not tended to. Hoses, ladders, wheel barrel all left out. The stairs to the front entrance are moss covered and dangerous. I have pictures. Lanai area railings dirty and rotted. Deck area the same. Not conducive of a five star rental as they clam to be.
Jill W.
April 2022
If you are looking for a spot close to the Volcano and National Park, it doesn't get any better than this. This is the perfect location to easily get to and from the park for multiple trips to check on the volcano/lava activity. It was a great space for our family of 4 to unwind. The rain forest lived up to it's name but we loved all of the wildlife and plants surrounding the property as well as it's proximity to the town of Volcano and some great local spots for lunch/dinner.
tahlia s.
March 2022
Wonderful stay in an unexpected gem! Location was perfect and the house was so so comfortable and fun. Would definitely stay again. Many thanks for opening your home.
Emily A.
March 2022
We had a wonderful experience and loved the house! Had everything we needed for our 10 day honeymoon stay! The hot tub was great, comfortable beds, great shower with body wash, shampoo and conditioner available, kitchen was fully stocked, all appliances were clean and worked great. We grilled out almost every night and spent some time relaxing in the living room with the most amazingly huge TV! Very close to Volcano National Park and not far from Hilo. The owners were very responsive to messages and very easy to work with. We would absolutely stay here again!
Christina G.
February 2022
Had a wonderful stay. Easy to find the property, great space to hang out in the huge living room, hot tub was fantastic, kitchen had everything you could possibly need, and nice toiletries in the bathrooms. Short drive to Volcano Village and the Nat’l park. Hosts were easy to communicate with.
Lisa S.
January 2022
We so enjoyed this house. The house had such great character and attention to detail. Very comfortable for our family of six. Our only complaint was we didn’t stay longer!
Kelly E.
January 2022
The home was unique and so charming. It was super close to the park and very easy to get to. The owners checked in on us and were very accommodating and accessible. We would definitely stay again!
Pamela M.
January 2022
Great house not far from the park. Fun loft space and great theater room. Kitchen was nice with all items we needed to cook a few meals at the house.
Michelle D.
December 2021
This was a great house. Its close to the National Park and we were able to go out one evening to the volcano and walk to the lookout to see the lava. Amazing! During the day we drove the entire Chain of Craters Road (highly recommend) and walked through the Lava Tube. The house itself feels very private (which we loved) and the hot tub is such a nice feature. Ive found that hot tubs are pretty fussy at many rentals.... we likely did not have the top on secure and it did not warm up after the first use. The owner however provided some quick instructions for getting it warm again! The house comfortably fits two couples and maybe a child or two -- we were five adults and made it work! We don't watch a lot of television, but the living room was great. HUGE television with HUGE sofa was a really nice comfy spot to hang out and watch a movie/relax. A helpful tip: this part of Hawaii is pretty remote and access to food and supplies is limited. We were only there for two nights so did not cook, but stopped in Kona after our flight landed to pick up some snacks. Waiting times for the few restaurants is very long, but everyone is very kind and working so hard. Pick up some laundry detergent if you want to wash clothes. Everything else you need is there including flashlights to walk to the Volcano!! We would stay here again!!
michele f.
November 2021
Well appointed and lovingly designed home at great location. Enjoyed listening to the jungle on the covered lanai. Fantastic upstairs shower that feels like your in the trees. We used as our base to spend nights and sunrise in volcano national park to see the lava as well as sights on East and south side of the island.
Bonnie J.
November 2021
The pictures do not do this place justice. Comfy cabin feel with a total modern twist. Everything you need they have thought of. From the vitamix and small kitchen appliances to the shampoo and soaps in the bathroom you won't need a thing. The 85 inch TV in the roomy theater family room was great for watching a game to reading, napping and visiting. The hosts were quick to answer any questions we had. Great location for visiting the Volcanoes National Park. We had some family over for dinner one night and they are booking it for a girls weekend. Wish we had stayed it for longer.
Daryl R.
September 2021
Cool little place with a great vibe. Very close to Volcano Natl Park, nice house to relax in after long days hiking, exploring, etc. Very well appointed. Enjoyed our stay, we definitely recommend it.
Kathie F.
September 2021
We loved, loved, LOVED this house! Great beds, comfy living space, great (and HUGE) movie screen, and extremely well appointed kitchen including sharp knives (thank you very much!). The owners truly thought
of everything to make our stay luxurious and comfortable. Absolutely perfect “base camp” for spending a couple days at Volcanoes Park as well as exploring other treasures on the Hilo side of the big island. You must include at least one “chill” day to enjoy this special space. Oh, and very responsive and helpful hosts. I would definitely stay here again!
Barb K.
September 2021
We found this to be a charming, comfortable and well-appointed home.
Vanessa S.
September 2021
My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights during our honeymoon and it was wonderful! The house was very clean when we arrived and easy to access with the keypad on the front door. The home is fully stocked with everything you would need for a stay. The hot tub was perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surrounding forest scenery. We had no issues with anything and didn’t need to contact the property manager once. The home is conveniently located 10 minutes from Volcano National Park and 40 minutes from the town of Hilo. We made many trips back and forth and it’s a beautiful drive. We would highly recommend Pele’s Perch to anyone visiting this beautiful area. Thank you so much!
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