Darling, Private Cottage Near Hawaii Volcanoes Nat'l Park
Cottage in Volcano, HI
3 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this cottage rental
Volcano Kahaualea Cottage, a perfect place to explore the East Side of the Big Island, from the village of Volcano, Hawaii. Retreat from the world in privacy on 3 acres of lush forest. The cottage, constructed in 1982 and completely renovated in 2018 was artfully built from repurposed woods. The interior has vaulted ceilings throughout the single space and lots of windows onto the green surroundings.
The kitchen with concrete counters has a full size range and oven, refrigerator and enough counter space and small appliances to prepare meals. Dining seating is at the high top table for two inside or on the back lanai. There is a comfortable loveseat and SMART TV for streaming entertainment in the living area. Free WiFi throughout the Cottage. The electric fireplace can be turned on for heat and/or visual flames. The queen size bed has views of the forest from two angles. There is an air mattress that can be set up near the bed for a third person. The gorgeous bathroom hosts a large, tiled shower, toilet, sink and good sized closet. We've stocked the home for your comfort and use during your stay in Volcano. E Komo Mai (Welcome)!
This cottage is located on a very private forested 3 acres of Hawaiian rainforest. A romantic haven! A centralized location to explore the whole east side and to explore the now open Hawaii Volcano National Park.
It is located on 3 square acres of rainforest. 4.5 miles from the volcano National Park. Extremely private. Road is gravel for 3/10 of a mile but easily passable by even low clearance rental cars. Check out Volcano Village with a few wonderful restaurants and art shops. Ask us about the weekly farmer's market!
This is a Hawaii County licensed short term rental.
TA-091-880-4992-01
STVR-19-351962
NUC-19-642
The kitchen with concrete counters has a full size range and oven, refrigerator and enough counter space and small appliances to prepare meals. Dining seating is at the high top table for two inside or on the back lanai. There is a comfortable loveseat and SMART TV for streaming entertainment in the living area. Free WiFi throughout the Cottage. The electric fireplace can be turned on for heat and/or visual flames. The queen size bed has views of the forest from two angles. There is an air mattress that can be set up near the bed for a third person. The gorgeous bathroom hosts a large, tiled shower, toilet, sink and good sized closet. We've stocked the home for your comfort and use during your stay in Volcano. E Komo Mai (Welcome)!
This cottage is located on a very private forested 3 acres of Hawaiian rainforest. A romantic haven! A centralized location to explore the whole east side and to explore the now open Hawaii Volcano National Park.
It is located on 3 square acres of rainforest. 4.5 miles from the volcano National Park. Extremely private. Road is gravel for 3/10 of a mile but easily passable by even low clearance rental cars. Check out Volcano Village with a few wonderful restaurants and art shops. Ask us about the weekly farmer's market!
This is a Hawaii County licensed short term rental.
TA-091-880-4992-01
STVR-19-351962
NUC-19-642
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Volcano, HI
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Reviews
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
had an amazing time - very peaceful and such a beautiful cottage with even more beautiful surrounding
5.0
It was secluded, yet we'll within driving distance of anything you may want to do... or you can just stay in. Thanks for a great experience.
5.0
This property gave us the home away from home feeling but yet felt soo far away! We absolutley loved staying here being so secluded and away from society. From the booking, to the checking in/out, to communications was a breeze with no stress at all! We will definitely stay here again!
5.0
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 boyfriend and I stayed here for two nights while visiting Volcano National Park. We loved this place! It was tastefully designed and felt cozy. The fireplace was a great touch. The bathroom and shower were nice. We were also happy to have a washer and dryer. They have a fairly well stocked kitchen other than no coffee when we first got there. Everything was clean and in working order. The rainforest is loud at night but we did not mind it. The WiFi was very spotty and there is no internet out there otherwise, so be mindful if you require constant internet for any reason. We were unable to load Netflix, Hulu, etc at times. We would definitely stay here again and overall highly recommend this as the perfect volcano stay for two!
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed this clean, cozy cabin out in the lush landscape! So many birds and coqui frogs, and much privacy! Beautiful grounds!
5.0
We were here for our honeymoon and this place was exactly as advertised. Quiet, relaxing, and well maintained! The frogs and the rain lulled us to sleep every night and became something we were looking forward to every night.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We absolutely loved our stay. The home was emaculate; very clean. The kitchen is nice. It had everything needed to prepare meals, which we did each day we were there. We fell asleep each night listening to the frogs and rain hitting the tin roof. We had a very nice stay!
5.0
We spent the last part of our honeymoon here, it was incredible so clean and private. We loved to hear the rain in the middle of the night so relaxing. I also very much appreciated the property managers reaching out a few times to make sure our stay was great!
5.0
We loved this cottage! It is away from everything, you barely can see the neighbors home. Sooo quiet at night except for birds and frogs. The cottage was everything we expected from the pictures and description. I highly recomend this place. Keep one thing in mind-you are isolated, the tropical forest is dark at night, you must drive a dirt road to get there. If this sounds good to you it is. Perfect for our visits to Volcano National Park.
4.0
We loved the location and property but the bed was pretty uncomfortable. Only reason why I removed one star.
5.0
This was a fun place to stay for our visit to the big island. The gravel roads leading to the property and the density of foliage make it feel remote, but you are a short drive from Volcano Village, VNP, and Hilo. Inside the cottage is beautiful and clean. We definitely recommend staying here and would stay again if we ever return to this area. A few things to consider: 1) Grab any groceries you want in Hilo or someplace you see on your drive from the south, before you get to Volcano. 2). Bring your warmies! It can be damp and chilly in this rainforest, especially at night.
5.0
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:
This was our second stay. It’s a perfect staycation.
5.0
Beautiful secluded space. Quiet cottage in the fern forest. A bit chilly at night.
5.0
Close to national park. Good kitchen, very comfortable beds. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
5.0
Very private cottage in the fern forrest. The cottage has all the modern amenities. Very cozy and comfortable during our whole stay to visit the Volcano National Park nearby.
We will definately return on our next visit to the Big Island as our two nights visit to the Volcano was simply too short.
5.0
Nice place to stay.
4.0
Great place if you are ok with darkness and jungle. Neighbors were not too close. No blinds so if some was outside, they could definitely see in. Place was clean and tidy. Would have liked better lighting outside but place was a nice vaction stay.
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Absolutely fantastic place! Exactly as pictured. The kitchenware was not clean and we had to wash everything prior to using it. That was the only negative of our two days there. If that could be addressed, we would certainly stay again. We live on maui and plan to continue spend our thanksgivings in volcano.
5.0
What a gem. My wife and I stayed at this cottage during a portion of our Hawaii vacation.
It’s private, clean, has tasteful amenities + a great location for Volcanoes NP activities.
Loved our stay, would absolutely visit again and would recommend it for any couple or solo traveler.
5.0
Great location right next to Volcanoes National Park. Cabin was very clean and a perfect romantic location for our anniversary trip
5.0
Staying at this rainforest cottage was an absolute dream! It felt totally private yet safe as you often see neighbors walking their dogs as you drive up to the property. The cottage had everything we needed, and we really appreciated having a laundry and iron board as we eloped during our stay and needed to fix our outfits the morning of. The contact that I was given was always responsive and friendly. I was prepared for loud noises at night because of the reviews, but honestly the croaking frogs were not a bother at all, and my husband is a light sleeper too. The sounds for us were very faint. We did not see any wild pigs but we did hear their movements under the house a few times, which made for a very exciting experience! The cottage was close to Volcano National Park so if you have that on your to-do list, this would be a great option. The bed was also quite comfy. Overall, everything was wonderful and we are so happy with our decision to stay here during our time on the Big Island. Mahalo!
5.0
We loved everything about this secluded property; it had everything we needed to be comfortable. It was clean and cozy and quiet and the perfect spot to come back to after exploring Volcanoes National Park. We would book again in a heartbeat.
5.0
quiet, scenic ,private ,tree fern,ohia,close to Volcano NP, modern convienencies,clean and well supplied
5.0
Great!
5.0
We loved everything about the cottage. It was spotless, stylish, cozy, absolutely perfecta
5.0
I used to live on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island so wanted to show my daughter around the island before she goes off to college. I was not familiar with the area where this home was located and, quite honestly, was a little nervous about it. We drove through Hilo making sure to get to the property before sunset. Turning into the neighborhood had us wondering where in the world we were. It felt like a movie set! Once on site, we were absolutely amazed. It was as if our brains couldn't grasp the beauty. I took videos and photos to the awe of our friends both on Hawai'i and the mainland. I hope I didn't sell it enough so that we won't be able to return again! The accommodations were comfy and clean. Curtains are not needed unless you want to sleep in. It is safe, secluded, and pitch dark at night. The coqui will sing you to sleep, as will the rain on the tin roof if you're lucky enough to be there when it rains. We, unfortunately, didn't hear or see any pigs or chickens, but I did get to see a flock of Kalij pheasants wandering through each morning. Definitely grocery shop and gas up in Hilo town, then come and relax. Volcano National Park is so close and makes an easy time of spending the day there without facing a long drive before and after. However, the place is so lovely that you may find yourself thinking that the volcanos are something you could postpone and see next time. We really hope this is still available in the future for a longer stay. Absolutely loved it!
5.0
This home literally felt like a rainforest adventure! The location is beautiful and the amenities are great! It’s very private and a great central location to volcano park. The only downsides are the loud sounds of the tree frogs at night (which is everywhere in this area) and some bugs (because you are in a forest), but it’s definitely the best possible rainforest adventure you could hope for!
5.0
So beautiful! We felt we had escaped deep into the jungle yet were so close to Volcano National Park & a ton of great hiking. Bring earplugs for the loud frogs, but so romantic to fall asleep to the sounds of the jungle.
5.0
Such a magical place and so peaceful. :)
5.0
Worked amazingly for us, calm close to the park!
5.0
Amazing exterior views, cozy interior, and super close to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Driveway and parking is a little tricky but the ambiance is worth it!
5.0
Clean, well-appointed, and surrounded by jungle, this place is perfect for couples who want to explore Volcano National Park and the Hilo side of Big Island. It is so quiet all you’ll hear are coqui frogs, birds, and the occasional grunting wild pig in the bushes. It’s a very special place.
4.0
We enjoyed the isolation of the property, along with the ambience of the cottage, especially the sounds of the rain dropping on the tin roof. We also were very pleased with the close proximity of the cottage to the Hawaiian Volcano National Park, Black Sand Beaches, Green Sand Beaches and the Southernmost Point in the USA, which were among our plans to visit during our short stay.
5.0
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:
Best Airbnb/VRBO I’ve stayed in. Great location, clean, property was beautiful.
5.0
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:
How many "wow's" can one fit into a review? This cabin was incredible! You literally felt like you were in a rainforest every morning - because you will be! It's luscious green everywhere, with wildlife that walks right up to the back door. This was my husband's and I third and final spot during our honeymoon and the tranquility of this cabin was undeniable. We stopped into Hilo to do some light shopping on the second day and that was an enjoyable short drive. Along with the volcano park tour we took! Beautiful secluded stay!
5.0
This is been by far our favorite VRBO we have ever stayed at! It’s a beautiful cottage tucked in a rain forest. Our host was very communicative. Don’t hesitate to book this place! We were so sad to leave.
5.0
Perfect hideout near the National Park. The cottage was comfy and simply but well kitted out. (Bonus points for having a vegetable steamer.) We enjoyed the best hiking weather we’d ever had in the park. We visited during the full moon so cottage was illuminated in the dead of night (no window coverings). A very special place!
5.0
A true rainforest experience! The cabin was clean, cozy, and beautiful. The flora on the property was gorgeous and my husband was excited to see the pheasants on the property. Definitely a must stay!
5.0
This rainforest cottage is a true haven! Secluded and surrounded by lush rainforest foliage. The cottage is nicely decorated with a modern feel. The bathroom is huge and lovely with a beautiful shower. The electric fireplace was a welcome touch on the chillier rainy nights that we were there. The washer/dryer were so nice to have as well. As mentioned, the cottage is very secluded, so there are no window coverings. We would have liked them in the bathroom regardless. Also, hooks for towels and jackets would be very useful. Otherwise, a perfect getaway for a rainforest experience.
We spent most of our time at the Volcano National Park which was only a 15 minute drive away. So much better to be at this cottage than driving from Hilo every day. There are several good restaurants in the small village of Volcano that is also only 10 minutes away.
We were very impressed with the response from Jessica regarding an issue we had upon arrival. All was handled in a very timely and professional manner. Mahalo!
5.0
This amazing cottage is set back away from all the drama of life! Super sweet and super secluded! The place is perfect for a couple enjoying their time away fro it all! The inside is nicely done, comfty bed, and shower was amazing! I love this cottage and did not want to leave! I loved waking up to different birds singing a pretty tune!
Saltwater Vacations is top notch! They were easy to get a hold of (forgot door code) and no problems at all! I give them 5 stars!!
We kept the windows open to get fresh Hawaiian air! It got a little chilly at night but the cottage is fully equipped with extra blankets and a super cool wall heater!
The cottage has everything you need for a great stay!
The window facing west (I think) might need a window covering at the top of the day! We were able to block the sun enough for quick nap before exploring Kīlauea! But it was really not an issue! I love how secluded the place is and window coverings would ruin the atmosphere! We loved this place and would stay again in the future!
If you love nature amd to be away from it all this is the place for you!!!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Volcano?
The average price for a rental in Volcano is R 4,221 per night. This rental is R 498 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Darling, Private Cottage Near Hawaii Volcanoes Nat'l Park. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Darling, Private Cottage Near Hawaii Volcanoes Nat'l Park pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Darling, Private Cottage Near Hawaii Volcanoes Nat'l Park?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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