Mermaid Lair Near Worlds Most Active Volcano!
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Overview
Mermaid Lair is a rustic, under-the-sea-themed cabin in a rainforest setting in Hawaiian Acres, near Mountain View. It is one of four cabins on a one-acre property where the owners and groundskeeper are also present, along with dogs, cats, and chickens; the property is operated as a nonprofit dog rescue.
Cabin
The cabin has one queen bed, a private full bathroom, a mini fridge, a propane heater, and a covered lanai. Its open-feeling interior has exposed stud walls and built-in shelves, but the cabin has no window. USB plugs by the bed, grid power, and strong Wi-Fi are also described.
Shared Amenities
A community kitchen is shared with one other rental cabin, and an outdoor grill is listed among the amenities. A communal hot tub deck is available as an add-on for $25 per night of the stay, whether or not it is used. Beach towels, boogie boards, surfboards, and snorkel gear are available for guests.
On-Site Experiences
The hosts offer tours that include sunrise outings, geothermal bathing, waterfall hikes, and cultural sunset tours to Fissure 8; rainforest massages are also available from $100 for an hour. The property describes a 10,000-gallon rainwater catchment, hot showers, and energy use of about one-quarter that of an average household. Coqui frogs are audible at night, and the hosts grow a variety of fruits and herbs on the property.
Location
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is about a 30-minute drive away. The source also highlights Kīlauea Visitor Center, Volcano Golf and Country Club, Volcano Winery, Akatsuka Orchid Gardens, and Aloha Candy Company as area places to consider, without giving distances to them.
Best for
This cabin suits travelers looking for a rustic rainforest stay with a private bathroom, covered lanai, strong Wi-Fi, and access to a shared kitchen. It may also appeal to guests interested in locally led outdoor excursions or visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, about a 30-minute drive away.
Travel tips
Plan on driving to reach Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and other area attractions; no nearby transit details are provided. The property is at about 1,880 feet elevation, and nights can be chilly; the cabin has a propane heater, while light layers and rain gear are suggested, especially in winter. The hot tub costs $25 for each night of the stay, not just nights when you use it.
What guests say
No guest review excerpts were supplied, so recurring positive or negative review themes cannot be identified. The public rating is 4.65 from 6 reviews, but the available information does not indicate what guests specifically praised or criticized.
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