6 mins from Nat'l Park! Enjoy the sound of rain & birds in a peaceful retreat.
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Setting
Fern Cottage is a permitted, standalone 900-square-foot cottage described as being across from Volcano Village and just minutes from Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. It sits on a half-acre property among tree ferns and ʻōhiʻa rainforest, with forest views and a covered, partly wraparound deck. The listing presents it as a quiet retreat in the Volcano area.
Rooms
The cottage has two bedrooms and one bathroom and is described as sleeping two to five people. Both bedrooms have queen beds, and a queen-size sleeper sofa provides another sleeping option. Inside, vaulted pine ceilings, wood floors, and large windows give the living space a cabin-like character.
Amenities
Guests have a kitchen with a microwave and oven stove, plus a washer, iron and ironing board, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi. The property also lists heating, a fireplace, a patio, and free parking. It is smoke-free and pet-friendly.
Nearby Dining
Dining options listed nearby include Café Ono & Catering, about 1.9 km away, and Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant, Volcano's Lava Rock Cafe, Thai Thai Bistro and Bar, and Hopper's BBQ & Smoke House, each roughly 2.4–2.8 km away. Eagle's Lighthouse Cafe and Lanikai Brewing Company are about 3 km away; The Rim is about 5.4 km away.
Getting There
Hilo International Airport is listed about 36 km away, compared with about 80 km to Waimea-Kohala Airport and 94 km to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport. The property is marketed as close to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park; the listing title describes it as six minutes away.
Best for
This cottage suits couples, friends, and small families or groups looking for a self-catering stay near Volcano Village and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Its two queen bedrooms, sleeper sofa, full kitchen, washer, and forest-facing deck support a longer or more independent visit, while the listing also welcomes pets.
Travel tips
The listing places Hilo International Airport about 36 km away, with the Kona and Waimea-Kohala airports substantially farther, so compare airport distances when planning arrival. Guest feedback describes the Volcano area as rainy and cooler than Kona; pack a rain jacket and a warm layer. Several cafes and restaurants are within roughly 2–5 km, but transit details are not provided.
What guests say
The provided guest feedback praises the rainforest setting and the cottage's proximity to the park and village. The guest also mentions nearby dining, including Lanikai Brewing Company and Kilauea Lodge, and enjoyed seeing birds around the property. A practical downside noted is the area's frequent rain and cooler temperatures compared with Kona; the review also recounts a weak earthquake as an unusual, memorable experience.
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