Cozy Rainforest Retreat with Private Hot Tub, 5 mins to Volcanoes Natl Park
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Overview
This private guest apartment is in a peaceful rainforest neighborhood in Hawaiian Acres, with Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park about five minutes away according to the property description. Original artwork and a cozy interior give the retreat a distinctive character; its listed public rating is 4.831579 from 38 reviews.
Sleeping & Living
The master bedroom has a queen memory-foam mattress and private ensuite bathroom. A ladder leads to a low-ceiling loft with a queen floor mattress, while the living room has a full-size fold-out futon behind a privacy door, an electric fireplace, and a Smart TV.
Kitchen & Amenities
The kitchenette is equipped for light meals with a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, kettle, rice cooker, double-burner hot plate, and other basics; there is no stove or oven. Guests also have high-speed fiber-optic Wi-Fi, free on-site parking, heating, an electric blanket, and a private patio deck with a four-person garden hot tub and outdoor shower.
Setting & Nearby Places
The apartment is positioned for visits to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Hilo, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, and the South Point area. Nearby dining options include Café Ono & Catering about 3.4 km away, Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant about 4.3 km away, and Lanikai Brewing Company about 4.8 km away. Hilo International Airport is about 33.9 km away; Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport is about 94.8 km away.
Best for
This retreat suits couples or small groups seeking a quiet base for exploring Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the island’s Hilo and south-side sights. The private hot tub, fireplace, and separate sleeping options are useful extras, though the loft is accessed by ladder and the kitchenette is intended for light meal preparation rather than full cooking.
Travel tips
A car is useful for reaching the park, dining, and other island destinations; Hilo International Airport is about 33.9 km away. Grocery options near the property are limited, so the host recommends shopping in Hilo before the roughly 30–40-minute drive to the Volcano area. Pack with the cool rainforest setting in mind; the unit provides heating and an electric blanket.
What guests say
Guests praise the apartment’s cleanliness and distinctive decor, its proximity to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, and the hot tub deck. The separate sleeping options are also appreciated. Criticism focuses on limited practical surfaces and a kitchenette some guests found difficult to use, along with the loft’s low ceiling and occasional concerns about internet reliability and having dry towels available.
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