Charming Guest House in Mountain View
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Setting
Charming Guest House in Mountain View is a one-bedroom vacation-home unit on a two-acre property in Hawaiian Acres. The setting is described as peaceful, with native foliage, fresh mountain air, and a cool climate. Hilo is about a 30-minute drive away, and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is about 25 minutes away.
Guest House
The bright, breezy unit has two private entrances and a wrap-around lanai, along with private front and back porches. Sleeping arrangements include a king bed, a full bed, and a pull-out sofa that accommodates two additional guests. The property is part of a duplex: the laundry room and carport are shared with guests staying in the three-bedroom main house.
Amenities
The kitchen includes a full-size refrigerator, hot plate, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, air fryer, and other cooking essentials. Other listed amenities include cable TV, free Wi-Fi, free parking, a patio, and a washer. Water comes from a rain-catchment system filtered with UV light; guests may prefer to bring bottled drinking water.
Activities & Surroundings
The host offers complimentary use of two ocean kayaks for guests listed on the booking. Nearby points of interest include Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Kīlauea Caverns of Fire, Hilo Coffee Mill, and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden; outdoor options in the area include horse riding. Restaurants within roughly 4–15 km include Ohia Lehua Cafe, Wyatt’s Place, Kurtistown Cafe, and Puna Poke and Grill.
Best for
This guest house suits travelers exploring the windward side of Hawaiʻi Island, particularly those planning visits to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park or Hilo and who want a home-style base with a kitchen and free parking. Families or small groups may appreciate the separate beds, sofa bed, outdoor porches, and two-acre setting. It is also a fit for guests seeking a quiet, rural stay rather than an in-town hotel.
Travel tips
Plan to use a car: Hilo is about 30 minutes away, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park about 25 minutes, and the listed airports are also a drive away (Hilo International Airport is about 21.5 km distant). The laundry room and carport are shared with guests in the main house, and check-in instructions and the gate code are provided the day before arrival. Since the property uses UV-filtered rain-catchment water that may not suit everyone for drinking, consider bringing bottled water.
What guests say
Review excerpts praise the property's cleanliness, well-stocked amenities, and comfortable, attractive interior. Guests also value the lanai and outdoor space, the quiet rural setting, and access to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. One family review highlights the host's helpful follow-up after a guest left an item behind. The excerpts provided do not identify recurring complaints.
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