Mountain View Retreat Unit 1 - highly rated on leading rental sites!
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Mountain View Retreat Unit 1 is a quiet, private guest house set behind the main house in a lush rainforest area of Hawaii County. The property is described as a peaceful retreat a few miles from Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park; the host gives the park as 8 miles away, or about a 13-minute drive.
Accommodation & Amenities
The unit has its own private lanai, a small outdoor spot for morning coffee or tea. Listed amenities include free Wi-Fi and on-premises parking, a microwave, mini fridge, water cooler, smart TV and cable TV; linens, towels, dishes, silverware, a hair dryer and toiletries are also provided. The property is smoke-free.
Location & Getting Around
The setting is remote and surrounded by rainforest, so guests should allow time to locate the property. Two listed bus stops on Highway 11 near Glenwood are about 937 and 949 metres away. Hilo International Airport is listed 28,202 metres away; Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport and Waimea-Kohala Airport are farther.
Nearby Places
The host lists Keaau at 12.2 miles and Hilo at 20.4 miles, with Rainbow Falls 21.8 miles away. Nearby dining listings include Volcano's Lava Rock Cafe, Ohia Lehua Cafe, Lanikai Brewing Company and Wyatt’s Place, each roughly 11–12 kilometres away, as well as restaurants and bars farther afield. A second guest house is on the same property and is listed separately as Mountain View Retreat Unit 2.
Best for
This retreat suits travelers looking for a quiet rainforest base near Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, with the host estimating an 8-mile, 13-minute drive to the park. It may also work well for guests who value a private lanai, free Wi-Fi and parking, and a simple kitchenette setup with a microwave and mini fridge.
Travel tips
Plan your route before arrival: a guest review notes that the remote location can be difficult to find. The host estimates about 13 minutes by car to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, 18 minutes to Keaau and 33 minutes to Hilo; two bus stops are listed within about one kilometre, but service details are not provided. Hilo International Airport is the closest of the listed airports at 28.2 kilometres away.
What guests say
The supplied review excerpts praise the room's cleanliness, quiet surroundings and communication with the host. One guest describes the accommodation as a good fit for their needs and mentions being there during an eruption. A drawback noted in the excerpts is that the remote location can be hard to find. The public rating is listed as 5 from 10 reviews.
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