Jean W.
July 2025
Great location, great vibe, put the electronics down and find some relaxation! Beautiful property, comfortable beds, fresh air, spacious living spaces and easy to get to.
Melissa B.
June 2025
I'm still amazed that the owner of this property chooses to share it with the world. It was an amazing experience to stay here.
lesa c.
May 2025
This is one of the best and most unique properties I’ve ever stayed at, B &B wise! The place was immaculately clean and had everything and more that you could want. We love the hot tub and sauna, coy pond , location to the park and the old growth trees and the just absolutely fabulous surrounding property. Can’t recommend highly enough If you are visiting volcanoes national Park, you really should stay at this place . We did not want to leave. So beautiful, peaceful, tranquil, and unique.!!!
joann s.
April 2025
We had visiting guests and were hoping that the volcano would cooperate but thoroughly enjoyed our stay for the weekend anyway.The house was extremely comfortable and well equipped,the grounds were lovely.Hot tub, perfect especially with the misty rain falling.Would definitely stay here again.
Ashley S.
April 2025
This property exceeded our expectations and amazed our teenage sons with it's unique merging of house and Hawaiian nature. The house was a short drive from the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park entrance, so we were able to go back and forth as needed while we explored the trails. We loved how the house could be completely opened to nature to experience the perfectly relaxing temperatures and breezes typical of this location. The walking trails and level of landscaping care and blending into nature on this property are impressive.If you don't mind being at the end of the road and are craving a very private base camp to explore HVNP, I would highly recommend this location.
Laura P.
April 2025
We finished our trip to the big island here and two nights weren’t enough! The tranquility, close proximity to Volcanoes National Park and lovely home and grounds were such a pleasure and exceeded our expectations in every way.
Jan H.
March 2025
We've stayed at this property 3-4 times before. The property was excellent as we expected. The bit bonus was that there was an eruption at Volcano Nat'l Park over a 31 hour period during our stay. We were so lucky! And then it was such a pleasure to come home to a beautiful property each evening. Thank you!
Maxine W.
March 2025
Sorry to be late in responding but soon after I got home I got a very bad case of covid from which I am just now starting to recover. The house is lovely and well-equipped for quite a crowd though we were just two. It's easy access to Volcano National Park made it possible for us to experience an eruption in the middle of the night just before we left. Wow.
James M.
March 2025
This property is amazing on every level. I would really like to meet the owner and thank him for preserving and sharing this rainforest retreat.
Gary T.
February 2025
This place was amazing! The back yard was the best with the hot tub, outside shower, and sauna! Hot tub had a slight leaking problem but we just kept filling it back up. Really a nice place with everything you need. Would come back for sure!!
Susan L.
January 2025
We loved staying in this beautiful house! We arrived at night, saw boars twice along the drive, and saw more stars than we've seen in a long time. Waking up to a sunrise with a view of trees from every window was incredible. The sound of birds singing with a view of lush, Hawaiian vegetation while sipping morning coffee was invigorating for the soul. Oh, and Kilauea was erupting during our visit! We feel so fortunate to have stayed at Volcano Big Tree Sanctuary!
Jennifer L.
December 2024
What an absolutely amazing property! Spotless and gorgeous. Like staying in a treehouse. I loved the birds, the gardens and walking trails. Our 6 year old loved the koi pond and the lemon trees. So peaceful and perfect, better than I ever imagined. I sure understand why the owner has chosen to preserve this property. It is truly special.
Jessica H.
October 2024
We loved our stay in this gorgeous, historic home. Leaving was the worst part. This quiet, peaceful stay located close to the park was the cherry on top.
Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!
Loreen C.
October 2024
Lovely property. Well taken care of. Everything in working order. Close to national park.
Deena H.
June 2024
Very beautiful house, love the land. Very close to the volcano national park.
Rusty M.
June 2024
We absolutely loved the house, hot tub and koi pond during our family stay. The house is lovely inside and the decorations are well thought out with reference books that explain Hawaii’s fauna and flora. Highly recommend staying here and while relaxing learn more about Hawaii’s birds, plants and much more.
Hawaii does have a problem with feral pigs and during our stay we witnessed how destructive a pig could be.
We would definitely stay again.
Benjamin L.
March 2024
The place was just peaceful and secluded yet on 10 minutes from the national park. Would stay here again next time we visit!
Jean H.
March 2024
Country rustic very close to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The hot tub and sauna are great after a long day’s hiking. Everything you need for a comfortable stay. Loved the peace and quiet.
Jeff J.
March 2024
Visited with family. The house is absolutely wonderful and the surroundings incredibly peaceful and nice.
Krista D.
February 2024
This place is a botanist's dream! There are beautiful plants everywhere.
Mike S.
February 2024
Beautiful home in private setting. Great outdoor amenities with the sauna, hot tub, koi pond, and outdoor shower! Outdoor deck space would be lovely during a warmer time of year. Bedrooms were comfortable and feeling as if you out in nature with the vast windows. Kitchen was functional but limited utensils making it necessary to run the dishwasher after every meal. The Green Egg grill was nice, but took some effort to use as it is not a common grilling device for most people. Heads up, bring your own charcoal. We had a fabulous visit being so close to Volcano National Park.
John K.
December 2023
This is a great property and it is all that the listing shows. Off the beaten path adjacent to rain forest. Property has trails through the rain forest. Very well equipped. Enjoyed feeding the Koi as well as the Hot Tub, even in the rain!
Ryan P.
December 2023
We loved this place - could have spent a few days just on property! My kids loved it - especially my oldest. All the kids asked when we could come back.
Location is very close to Volcano National Park and is as advertised. Can't say enough good things - we will definitely come back! Thanks for an amzing adventure!
Teresa P.
October 2023
Enchanted and mystical home at the end of a lane. The house was well appointed with everything one would need for a stay near Volcanoes National Park. The setting of the house was park like right in the middle of a beautiful rainforest. I loved sitting on deck in the morning while I drank my coffee. Upstairs was very comfortable area for reading and listening to music. Loved the beautiful furniture in every room. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to stay in the area.
Carole J.
September 2023
When we booked our stay our selection was primarily due to the close location to the National Park. When we arrived we were blown away by the house and the property. Such a peaceful, quiet way to experience Hawaii. The house and it’s amenities were special too. As avid bird watchers we appreciated the art and books the owner has through out the house. The property manager was prompt and responsive to an issue we had. We hope to return for another stay soon.
Peter B.
September 2023
Without doubt the most beautiful and secluded spot I have ever had the pleasure of staying in. Every aspect of the property is well thought out and well maintained. Walking the grounds is a must and the hot tub, sauna, koi pond and fire pit are amazing. The house itself is lovely and has everything one could need. Highly recommended to anyone who is willing to be off the beaten track and enjoy a peaceful time. Easy access to the national park is an added benefit, although you may just want to stay at the house once you get there!
Jen L.
August 2023
I've stayed at many VRBO properties & found this one to be particularly welcoming & relaxing. The grounds are stunning. It's quiet. The beds are SUPER comfortable. I felt at home from the minute I entered.
It's clear that the owner & property managers have gone out of their way to provide everything that we needed. There are directions for everything in a folder left on the counter. No need to guess on hours or directions for food options - everything is there.
I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Ash C.
July 2023
Pictures do not do this property justice! We feel so blessed to have been able to stay here:). Morning runs along a beautiful road followed by sauna time was so relaxing. Hot tub under the stars at night and outdoor fire in the fire pit. I have never stayed at a place that I didn’t want to leave to go explore the area. If you want to relax in a beautiful setting I don’t think you will find a more magical place. My 3 kids, ages 12, 15 and 16 loved it here! So many amazing things about this property I can’t list them all!
Wendy G.
July 2023
Everything about this home is amazing! We would go back to the Big Island just to stay at this property again. Stock up on groceries in Hilo or Kona and you will have everything you need for the perfect getaway. We enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Roger S.
July 2023
Great property a very special place
Colleen W.
July 2023
We received Brenda’s informational email after we had checked in. The VRBO listing does not disclose that the water is from a rain catchment system. Drinking water is provided via a RO spigot at the kitchen sink, but this did not work. The water pressure became extremely low after our first three days. We would advise you to take short showers as well as consolidate your wash and use the quick cycle. There are no window coverings except for the street side of the house. It was quite bright for sleeping with the full moon and at dawn. In the master bedroom, there are saloon doors blocking the toilet. There was no shower curtain, despite one being shown. They have built-in gas heaters, but no directions on how to use these. Instead, we used electric plug-in heaters; they said one per level would be sufficient. In reality, they need to provide at least two more because it is a BIG house with high ceilings. The gourmet kitchen was missing a vegetable peeler, foil, garlic powder, olive oil, and dish soap. The forest, spa, sauna, koi pond, and decks were the best features of this property. However, the spa water was cloudy and needed treatment. The day we left we discovered mold growing on the mattress in the master bedroom and in the full upstairs bathroom near the shower. To end on a positive note, this property is very close to the national park and several cute art shops. We appreciate that the owner used his wealth to preserve 30 acres of old-growth rain forest.
Andrea A.
July 2023
My family and I stayed here for three nights since we wanted to spend a couple days in Volcanoes National Park. The house provided a really beautiful, quiet escape. You really do feel like you are deep in the rainforest. We didn't use the hot tub since it rained most of the time we were there, but it looked to be in good working order. The house was well-equipped with towels, linens, toilet paper, paper towel, laundry detergent, and dishwasher detergent. Be sure to stock up on groceries, condiments, and bottled water in Hilo before you arrive. The property manager was very prompt in responding to any questions that we had. The house is several miles from the main road; you drive down a one-lane paved road for a couple miles (we even had feral pigs and cows crossing the road one night when we were driving back to the house). The location was fine with me, but my daughter was a little weirded out by how remote it was and the fact that there are no window coverings on virtually all of the windows. Overall, we had a great time and really enjoyed our stay here. It is a beautiful house with beautiful artwork and furniture and we definitely would consider staying here again if we return to the Volcano area. It was a great way to experience the rainforest and to relax and recharge.
Jill M.
July 2023
A little bit isolated, but in a good way. Beautiful house and property! Enjoyed our stay!
Paul C.
June 2023
I can’t think of a more perfect place to stay if you want to relax and get away from some of life’s chaos.
Peter R.
May 2023
We only stayed two nights but really enjoyed the house. Nice bedrooms, three bathrooms and plenty of room to relax! Lots of outdoor seating and amenities, hot tub, sauna, koi pond and walking paths. Very quiet and safe. Also very easy to find. This home was a good value and we would certainly stay there again!
Rhonda K.
May 2023
Soooo lovely. Getting to this home is around 3 miles down a one lane road. It's about a 15 minute drive to Volcano Park. There are neighbors that cannot be seen from the back of the house. That's a good thing since there are no window coverings on the upstairs bedrooms including the master bathroom shower. This was fine for my husband & I but if we were traveling with friends it would have been awkward since the two bedrooms share a patio with huge windows all the way around. The two other bathrooms are private. The home has really nice little touches like a bench and table at the entry for unloading and preparing for the day's adventure. Stock up on what you need as far as groceries etc since there's only one small general store in the area. We went to Hilo twice, about an hour away. The property is really beautiful. We loved staying at this home!!!
Dandan H.
April 2023
great！
Kayla B.
April 2023
We had a wonderful time at this home! The reviews that state that it is even better than the photos are right. The inside of the house is very clean, comfortable and well-appointed. The property surrounding the house was incredible. My kids (ages 7 and 11) enjoyed exploring and sitting in the hot tub under the stars was one of the highlights of our trip. The home's location was great for visiting Volcanoes National Park and when we had some extra time during our stay, it was a easy drive to Punaluʻu black sand beach. This stay was absolutely phenomenal and I would recommend it to anyone. I'm going to have to start saving my money now for another trip to Hawaii!
Daniel
March 2023
What a beautiful place. A lot of extras on the property but we didn’t get to use as the location is very near volcanoes national park and we spent time all over the island
Nancy A.
March 2023
What a sanctuary! This home has everything…even a sauna and hot tub. We spent 4 nights here and slept like babies each night after visiting volcanoes and playing golf. This house was a welcome retreat during the afternoon rains.
Cynthia B.
February 2023
Beautiful, well thought out home that had all the comforts to absolutely spoil us for a few days of rest
mike p.
January 2023
Very relaxing and peaceful. A nice retreat on a quiet dead end street. The only thing we heard was the occasional dog bark (maybe twice) and that's it. Stayed 6 nights
Hot tub and sauna were great. Beds and pillows were super comfortable. Nice kitchen and bathrooms.
Would like to to try and stay again.
Had to email twice the week ahead with area questions before getting a response from the manager, then it was only couple words reply.
Travis K.
January 2023
This property is amazing. It is secluded and very private. It was wonderful to wake up every morning to such a beautiful location. Very close to the National Park, only took a few minutes to drive in and see the active volcano. It has all the amenities and more! I would highly recommend this for anyway wanting to visit Hawai'i.
Sherrie S.
January 2023
Our family found this property very peaceful and homey. We appreciated that the beds were comfortable, and the environment was a preserved jungle surrounding. I think it would be beneficial at some point to go through and replenish the kitchen. The equipment available, cookware and food storage options are extremely limited. The owner was very responsive and kind enough, however, to bring over some cookie sheets, measuring spoons and a hand mixer.
Sharon B.
January 2023
One word--AWESOME
Pamela F.
January 2023
Felt like we were in a fishbowl in the master bedroom.
December 2022
Very nice located cabin, little bit noisy upstairs with the bedrooms😉, big space inside and a lot of extras in the beautiful garden , enjoyed the jacuzzi, sauna, fishpond and fireplace , really loved the stay !
Ken T.
October 2022
soooooo relaxing
Raymond V.
October 2022
What a special place! Set in the rainforest, this house is wonderful. Kids thoroughly enjoyed exploring the property. Great proximity to Volcano National Park.
Donna M.
October 2022
Property was as described. The grounds were beautiful. It was a unique, special home which is very conveniently located near Volcano National Park.
Tony M.
September 2022
My family enjoyed our stay here. The home and property is beautiful and it was such an easy drive to visit rhe volcano at night. It is secluded and had some fun amenties. We loved the sauna, hot tub, and feeding the fish in the pond! I would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet getaway.
Roxanna S.
August 2022
This was the most beautiful, tranquil, relaxing property we have ever stayed at. The photos and description can not truly tell you how amazing of a place it is. In person is the only way to really know! The point of contact person was very quick to respond and worked with us when our departure times changed!! Love love love it!
Todd R.
July 2022
We loved everything about this property!
Ronald B.
July 2022
This property was amazing. The house, the yard, everything about it was awesome. I wish we would of been able to stay a few more days.
Eric T.
July 2022
Beautiful and secluded property that was incredible relaxing and peaceful.
Adam M.
July 2022
This VRBO is a beautiful oasis near Volcano National Park. Clean, fun property.
James W.
July 2022
This place was awesome! When we first arrived, my wife said we should have booked a longer stay. The house and the grounds were nice and secluded. The night time sky was spectacular because you could see so many stars. We will come back again one day.
Cynthia A.
June 2022
This art filled airy home in Volcano was a true piece of paradise. We loved the many windows and beautiful bird pictures. There were many sitting areas both inside and outside. The grounds had interesting pathways to the koi pond, fire pit and spa area. The lush rain forest and flora with the sound of birdsong was sublime. Volcano National Park was awe inspiring as well. Black sand beach with the green sea turtles was amazing! The waterfalls by Hilo and the fresh fruit at the farmer’s market was wonderful! We loved our stay here and hope to return in the future!
Kelly B.
June 2022
Highly recommend- this was a peaceful oasis exactly as described. Our family loved the property.
Mary F.
May 2022
Beautiful property perfect for relaxation. We needed a rest from our busy schedules and this was definitely it.
Martiel L.
May 2022
This property was absolutely gorgeous! Even though raining, it was mesmerizing to gaze out the many windows, observe the wildlife and enjoy the amazing setting. It was also very convenient to the national park and surrounding area. We would love to stay here again.
Tom B.
May 2022
My wife & I and another couple stayed here for 3 nights during our two week visit to the Big Island in April, 2022. As others have noted, the home is actually better than the photos. It is located in a beautiful location, very comfortable and convenient to VNP. Highly recommend.
Ann R.
April 2022
This house is amazing it is like stepping into someone's much loved home and you can feel it. It was so nice inside and out perfect for getting to the volcano national park. I wish we had more time here ,pictures don't do it justice. 10 out of 10 .
Ross D.
March 2022
Quiet property with outstanding grounds. Beautiful home! Close to the.park
Cindy K.
February 2022
This was like a personal secluded forest retreat. Very clean, comfortable beds, nice hot tub. We did not try the sauna but it looked nice.
Thomas R.
January 2022
This is a beautiful property and home located outside of Volcano National Park. We loved how close we were to the Kilauea lava flow. Being able to go back to the park multiple times was extremely easy from this house. We were able to see lava flowing during the day and at night. The house was well stocked, had very nice appliances and the beds were very comfortable. It was great to have our own piece of the rain forest for a few days.
Jeremy L.
January 2022
We have stayed in Volcano several times before and were absolutely blown away by this property! The house itself is absolutely gorgeous and would have anything you might want for a secluded rainforest excursion. It is WAY at the back of Volcano, which was awesome - we were only 5 minutes from all the amenities in town, but we've never seen the stars so clearly except on Mauna Kea. Would absolutely stay here again!
Eric V.
December 2021
We really enjoyed our stay here. It's a very large property (30 acres) with an incredible amount of privacy. They have done a really nice job on the outdoor landscaping, with lots of nice features just a short walk from the main house - hot tub, sauna, heated outdoor shower, and a very nice koi pond. There are large decks on both levels which are great when it's sunny.
It was very convenient to be so close to the volcano, given the unpredictable weather on that side of the island. We could easily visit and simply come home if the weather turned sour.
We would definitely stay here again!
Rachel B.
November 2021
Beautiful, secluded home in Volcano. Perfect home base for visiting the National Park and Hilo for a day trip. We enjoyed the amenities - hot tub, sauna, making a fire, and feeding the fish. Beds were very comfortable and cozy as Volcano can get pretty chilly and rainy. Recommend!
Vanessa H.
October 2021
Volcanoes National Park is an amazing place to explore and having this wonderful property as home base made our stay in Volcano all the more magical. The house and grounds are beautiful and, as others have noted, very clean and well appointed. The fact that the property is a bit out of town just heightened the charm. You have the convenience of the Park and services just 10-15 minutes away combined with the solitude of a forest sanctuary. We relished star-filled nights and waking to the sound of bird song ... not to mention the perfectly situated hot tub and sauna. A spa-like retreat that our family greatly enjoyed. So grateful to the owner for sharing this special place; we look forward to returning!
Leslie E.
October 2021
We enjoyed staying at this property as much as we had hoped! It is a great location for an extended visit to Volcanos National Park. The hot tub and sauna were a welcome relief after a day of hiking. We loved it was slightly remote and so private.
Faith R.
October 2021
My husband and I spent four nights here in September and enjoyed every minute! This was one of our favorite rentals ever and we would definitely stay again!
Carol G.
August 2021
This property was so beautiful. It’s 30 acres in a 1,500 year old tropical rainforest. My daughter picked fresh lemons from the lemon tree and made the best lemonade ever! The kids fed the koi in the magnificent pond. We enjoyed the beautiful artwork in the home & the outdoor sauna and hot tub. The beds were comfortable and you really felt one with nature here. 🌴🌺💗
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