A family-friendly stay in Volcano awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Aloha Candy Company. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, free WiFi and a fireplace. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features a lanai, a sofa bed and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and gas grills. Plus you'll find a hot tub. .With a stay at this Ohia Estates holiday home, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Volcano Garden Arts and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Cooper Center.
Volcano Golf and Country Club - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
Kilauea Military Camp - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
Getting around
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
The Rim Restaurant - 7 min drive
Uncle George's Lounge at Volcano House - 7 min drive
Crater Rim Cafe - 12 min drive
Rico’s Tacos - 14 min walk
Lava Rock Cafe - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
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.
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
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.
Property Registration Number TA-165-567-8976-01, GE-165-567-8976-01
Property is also known as
Hau'oli Place Your Happy Place House Volcano
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Hau'oli Place Your Happy Place
Hau'oli Your Happy
Hau'oli Happy Little Tiki
Hau'oli Place Your Happy Place!
Hau'oli Place - Happy Little Tiki Cottage Volcano
Hau'oli Place - Happy Little Tiki Cottage Private vacation home
Frequently asked questions
Does Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano?
As of 21 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano on 28 Oct 2025 start from AU$543.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What luxury perks are available at Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano?
This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a fireplace and a living room.
What makes Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano a romantic place to stay?
1 hot tub, fireplaces, and private lanais all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano.
Is Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a gas grill, highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano?
Yep, there is a hot tub.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano?
No, Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano?
No, pets are not allowed.
Hau'oli Place - Happy little tiki cottage in Volcano Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
De Anne B.
25 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay while visiting the VNP. The communication from the host was excellent.
De Anne B.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Areej O.
4 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Areej O.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jerome S.
6 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Jerome S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carole D.
21 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Carole D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Todd S., San Diego
17 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay Near Volcanoes NP
A great unit super convenient to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Less than 10 min. from the park so when we heard the volcano was erupting we could head over quickly. Also, not a bad drive to Hilo area attractions. The place was set up great and had everything we needed. Loved having meals out on the lanai, listening to the frogs and other rainforest critters. The owners were super responsive when we had one small issue. The cats welcoming us home after our daily adventures kept us from getting to homesick for our pets. We will highly recommend to friends and also colleagues that visit the area regularly working on wildlife conservation projects.
Todd S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christine V.
13 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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!!
Christine V.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ines K.
31 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Ines K.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Quentin H.
21 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Quentin H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Clint D.
4 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Clint D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
ashley T.
11 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
ashley T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eli M.
25 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Eli M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nathan
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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.
Nathan
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
dhwani S., Allen, TX
19 Mar 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overpriced and not as described!
This place was easy to find as per the host msg. We checked in quite late around 8 ish night. The cleaning was poorly done Bathroom, furniture, refrigerator, floor, porch, dining area outside, microwave etc after long flight and rainy travel day we did not care and next day we cleaned things ourselves because we had to start our planned trip as we were in Hilo for 2 nights only. For next day morning the kitchen stuff was missing like coffee and sugar etc. in-fact coffee machine was not cleaned as well. The inside dining chairs are so uncomfortable that it was hard to have dinner and breakfast with kids. Outside dining was not an option because of cold and porch was not cleaned as well. After long hike day we thought to reach out to host and msg him. He offer us re cleaning while we occupied the unit or leave one day early and refund one night stay. I am not comfortable with first option and for second option, People pre-planned vacations, last minute reservation doesn’t work in Hawaii. We asked him to refund partially as accommodation seems to very overpriced in terms of services, fees what they charge to guest. He did not responded after that. We won’t recommend this place, you can get better services and accommodation in the similar rates in the same area.
dhwani S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie L., ROCHESTER MN
23 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
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!
Mary
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stef M., College Park, MD, USA
4 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stef M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Louise F.
1 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Louise F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janice K.
5 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Janice K.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary Jo H., Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA
2 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Mary Jo H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl M., Morgan Hill, Ca, United States
29 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Cheryl M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daniella S.
12 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Daniella S.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephen H.
30 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stephen H.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lilia G.
27 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Lilia G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laura O.
15 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Laura O.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lori L.
27 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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!