The first thing out of our daughter’s mouth when we got here was “why didn’t we stay here the whole time”. (We split our vacation between Hilo and Kona). The entire family agreed. Pictures don’t do this place justice. It was perfect. For sure want to come back!!

Beautiful cottage in the rainforest near HVNP. As advertised. Very responsive contact person. This is a unique setting, and beautifully decorated. Great location for visiting the volcanoes park. Comfy beds. Space heaters and blankets appreciated. They do only provide a couple detergent pods for dishwasher and laundry. Stock up on groceries in Hilo first. We enjoyed seeing wild pigs and birds out back.

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 annual girls vacation retreat landed us somewhere out of the ordinary, and it was exactly what we needed! Dancing Fern was immaculately clean and well-stocked. The electric fireplace and the towel warmer was a bonus as it was a bit chilly, as well as the fresh lemons and sweet gardenias in the backyard! Simple pleasures! Only downside was the spotty Wi-Fi, which is understandable being that the house is situated in a fern forest. Great way to unplug from the daily grind. The large dining room table was the center of our weekend where we enjoyed our brunches, charcuterie, and hours of catching up. Thank you so much for the wonderful accommodations!

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 house may not be what people think of for a Hawaiian vacation but for 4 travelers from Phoenix, AZ the cool mountain air was a delight. The remote location was such a contrast to the intense noise of Honolulu we felt we had found our own little corner of Paradise.The house is simply stunning. The furnishings were of excellent quality & comfortable. There was lots of room to spread out & find your own quiet space. The patio was my personal favorite. I looked forward to our daily visits from the pheasant couple. Now if we only figure out how to keep that darn rooster from crowing all day long!The kitchen was probably the best equipped I have ever encountered. We found everything we needed to cook breakfast & dinner daily. The knives were even sharp & the cookware unstick!During our stay we needed a few maintenance issues dealt with but everything was promptly addressed by the rental team. (Excellent communication, by the way!)Know if you stay here you'll do a lot of driving. We knew that going in & we enjoyed our drives. There's lots of beautiful & interesting scenery on the Big Island & we did our best to see it all.I highly recommend The Dancing Ferns to anyone who craves a little corner of Paradise! You won't regret it.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was nice. Needed more towels,better heating system and folding lawn chairs would be nice for taking to beach. We lost power twice and fire alarms went off . It would have not been such a problem if we had access to breaker box in garage. If these issues we rectified I would highly recommend house.

Great location that allowed us to explore the amazing Volcanoes National Park. Perfect in every way. Thank you!

We lived the binder with hike ideas at the home. It was private and spacious, and we had a great time. Thank you!

Perfect place for seeing the area.

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: Relaxing stay in a superbly maintained custom home, surrounded by the rain forest and within a few miles of the National Park. Hilo is only 30 minutes away and is also a historic and beautiful place to visit.Restaurants close by in the town of Volcano, home to many excellent artist studios or home cook in fully equipped kitchen in high ceiling great room with views all around. Home shows as basically brand new with near-luxury appointments, copious art and an incredible jungle setting visible from every window.New comfortable beds in a super quiet setting that almost ensures a good nights sleep. It was a great way to start our visit to Hawaii!

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: We had a great time at this property. It was perfect for the short trip to Volcanoes, and not too far from Hilo. The house is spacious and beautiful. Will definitely try to stay here again.

A nicely decorated house surrounded by nature. Very convenient to the national park. We especially enjoyed playing games on the lanai with the grandkids while listening to all the birds.

This house was perfect for our family! It was super close to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, and had all the amenities our family needed (washer/dryer, dishwasher, cooking needs). My husband enjoyed coffee walks, all three of my teens had a bed, we had a family movie night with The Princess Bride, and it was a joy to eat on the lanai. Mahalo for sharing your delightful house with us!

Large, airy, beautifully decorated home in the forest, quiet and private. The home is comfortable and well stocked. Great birdsong. Kitchen equipped well for easy meal preparation. Very pleasant outdoor space at the home. Easy access to Volcanoes National Park with amazing hiking and unique sights. It's great to stay so close by and take advantage of the park at non-peak hours. I would highly recommend this home to friends, and hope to return myself.

We loved dancing ferns! It was conveniently located. It was a beautiful and comfortable home.

The place was really nice, and spacious as shown in the photos. There were a couple issues though which didn't get resolved even after multiple discussions with the property manager including the front door lock not working, back door lock being stuck and wifi not working. The property manager tried to work around the issue but communication on how that happened could have made the stay better. Overall property is great if you don't run into these issues.

The house is very spacious and we had no trouble with a party of six. It is minutes from the national park and tucked away in a quiet part of the island. We loved hearing the gecko choir at night! My kids also appreciated the provided board games. There are a few things that could be fixed to make it a 5-star experience. First and most importantly, there is a door in the master bedroom that has a full length window on it. There is no curtain at all. (There is one pictured on the listing but none when we were in person). There is a second cottage on the property and they could look directly into your bed if they wanted. Actually, there were not many curtains/blinds at all and because of how dark it is at night in this location we felt like we were basically in a fish bowl. The lanai isn’t as welcoming as it looks in the photos. The furniture is worn and could use a good wash. The pictured curtains are ripped and paint stained. While the walkways and driveway are beautifully landscaped, the backyard is completely overgrown and unusable. (The long grass may be for eco reasons - it would have been nice to have a heads up) We were happy to have wifi, full kitchen and laundry in the house.

Spacious house close to Volcanoes National Park. Private setting, lovely and green outside, clean and comfortable inside. great stay

We cannot recommend this property enough and would definitely come again and stay for a week! The house is surrounded by the rain forest and it is just 5 minutes away from the national park. Awesome! We felt great coming home from exploring and then relaxed in the livingroom. Enjoy your stay!

Dancing Ferns was the perfect rainforest retreat for our trip to Volcano. It was very comfortable for our group of 6. The house is only 10-15 mins from Volcano National Park and close to Volcano village but is quiet and secluded. We look forward to booking this house again in the future.

It was a lovely home. Very cozy

The property location is great if you want a base of operation to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park as ot os a very short 5-10 minute drive to the park. The property was clean and very nice and updated. The furnishings were great and the cool breezes theough the house kept us nice and cool in the evening. We had everything we need to enjoy pur stay and with3 bedrooms, everyone had their own space to relax

This house was perfect for our stay in Volcano to explore Volcano National Park. I loved the quiet setting, the cleanliness of the house, the cooking amenities available, and the contact with the owner. I would definitely stay again.

Dancing Ferns was a great place to stay if you want a quiet place to recharge with your family that is minutes from Volcanoes National Park and an easy drive to Hilo or Maunakea Visitor Station. We were greeted by some nice wild pigs when we arrived and heard the rainforest frogs at night and roosters in the distance during the day. No tourists or traffic to worry about. The town of Volcano is a 5 minute drive for supplies if needed. Was great to be so close to the park for two days of hiking. Easy flying in and out of Hilo too.

A cool home base in the rainforest to be able to explore everything at the National Volcano Park and do-able drive to Hilo for more adventures. We even did Mauna Kea one night for sunset and stargazing. Secluded and quiet it was a great place for our family to start our vacation.

My family and I really enjoyed staying at this property! If we come to the "Big Island" again we plan on booking this property.

Our family of 5 absolutely loved this property for our vacation. It is close to the volcanos to visit, has so much room and just so relaxing to stay there. The owner communicated with us every step of the way and we would definitely recommend this property to all of our family and friends. Thank you very much for hosting us for our vacation!

What a beautiful home! Came down from Kona to spend a couple of nights with 80 year old grandpa, teen kids and mom and dad. Perfect accommodations for everyone. Close to Volcanoes NP for day and night trips to the park. The house has a beautiful setting and interior. Nice big table for games and dining. Beds were comfy and lots of extra blankets and heaters for the cool evenings. Thanks for a beautiful couple of days!

Our family of 6 stayed here during a trip to the Big Island. The decor was very nice and we had plenty of amenities. It had a lovely outdoor lanai for relaxing in. It was very close to Volcano National Park and was very easy to get to the park from the house. We would stay there again.

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: Overall this was an excellent place to stay. The house is exactly as depicted on the website and very comfortable. My family and I really had a restful stay.

A nice remote setting located within 10 minutes of the National park. A nice spacious home to enjoy. It was a little cool during our stay (no house heating system), but we made good use of the space heaters to keep us comfortable.

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: The home is lovely and very secluded. It's in the rainforest so you can hear the frogs at night. There's plenty of room and amenities. You won't be disappointed. Also, if you need anything they are prompt to respond.

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: My husband and I had a lovely visit to Dancing Ferns Estate! We would highly recommend this beautiful home to travelers to the volcano. Home was well equipped and it had a large outdoor lanai where we could enjoy a morning cup of coffee. Wild pigs had torn up the front yard, but the back yard was fenced and nicely kept. I would plan on arriving during daylight hours since the directions were a bit confusing. The home is on an extension of Lehuapele and their is a road sign at the end of the paved single lane road. (Directions indicated Kaleponi Drive but there is no sign to indicate this). Take a left when you come to the intersection of Ali'i Kane and Lehuapele and proceed about 1/4 mile to the gate. There is no light, so it would be difficult to open the date if you come after sunset. We enjoyed the Volcano Village- our lunch at Ohelo Cafe was great! We enjoyed the cool weather and rain...very refreshing from our home in Kona. Overall great experience.