Aloha Ohia Hale
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
Setting
Aloha Ohia Hale is a quiet one-bedroom home in the Ohi’a Estates area of Volcano, set among hapu’u ferns. The property is about 3,500 feet above sea level, and the listing describes Hawaii Volcanoes National Park as minutes away.
Rooms
The home has one bedroom with a queen bed, one bathroom, and a stated maximum occupancy of two. The bathroom has a large walk-in shower with multiple jets; the owner’s private bedroom and office are locked and not available to guests.
Kitchen & Living
A full kitchen is equipped for cooking, with a microwave, oven and stove, and cooking utensils; coffee, tea, and other basic drink supplies are also listed. The living room has a large sofa, a recliner, and a gas fireplace. The TV is described as streaming-only, without cable or satellite.
Outdoor Amenities
A covered lanai provides space to dine outdoors or relax, with a gas grill and a propane heater. The home also has a hot tub, balcony, and washer; a guest review mentions both a washer and dryer. The property is smoke-free, and the listing says pets are not allowed.
Location & Dining
The listing places historic downtown Hilo about 30 minutes away and Carlsmith Beach Park nearby for snorkeling. Restaurants in the area include Café Ono & Catering, about 1.1 km away, Hopper’s BBQ & Smoke House at 1.7 km, and Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant at 1.9 km. Hilo International Airport is about 36 km away; Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport is about 93.5 km away.
Best for
This home is best suited to one or two travelers looking for a quiet Volcano-area base, especially guests who value a full kitchen, covered lanai, hot tub, and proximity to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Its single queen bedroom and two-person maximum make it a poor fit for larger groups.
Travel tips
Pack warm sleepwear and a light jacket: the listing notes that Volcano’s high elevation can bring nighttime temperatures into the low 40s or colder. Hilo International Airport is about 36 km away, while Kona International Airport is about 93.5 km away; check your route and timing before travel. Guests booking through VRBO or Hawaii Life are required to sign a rental contract within 48 hours of booking.
What guests say
The available review excerpts praise the home’s cleanliness, helpful management, hot tub, and laundry facilities. A guest also described prompt efforts to address a fireplace problem. Concerns included unreliable internet and streaming, a fireplace that stopped working, and an irritating timer sound; the fireplace issue left the guest without heat for several nights.
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