8 minutes to Nat'l Park! Enjoy the sound of rain & birds in a peaceful retreat.
About this cottage rental
Located in Volcano, this attractive cottage for £110 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. Hawaii Tax ID: 148-388-6592-01. Hawai'i County IDs: STVR 19-345382, NUC 19-287 Aloha! E komo mai. Welcome to our Hawaiʻi Island home, or hale (pronounced HA-LAY). Located in Volcano Village, and just minutes from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, we invite you to make our fully permitted house your home away from home during your next visit. Hale Hubner Treehouse Cottage is perfect for friends, couples, and small groups or families that wish to experience the peaceful Volcano lifestyle at its best. We also offer a wonderful retreat for kama'aina looking to get away. Comfortably nestled in the lush hapu'u fern and ohia rainforest, you will find our location offers relaxing comfort and privacy all the while keeping you close to the variety nearby attractions the Big Island has to offer. Our house is a cozy 750 sq ft studio-style custom-built 1 bed/1 bath that sleeps 2-4 people comfortably. The warm pine wood interior naturally juxtaposes the green views of lush vegetation visible from all the large picture windows throughout the house. A spacious lanai greets you as you exit the house, and provides excellent views of the vibrant stars during the dark evenings. A master bed area is walled off for your privacy, and a queen-size futon in the main living area folds out to provide a second bed for additional travelers. The main living/sleeping area is located on the second level of the house and is only accessible by stairs; therefore, we are unfortunately not accessible for visitors with disabilities that prevent the climbing of steps. For families looking to stay with us, we prefer there be at least one adult per child, if possible. Volcano is situated at 4000 ft elevation in ʻōhi'a and hapu'u rain forest. This means that the climate is not quite what most people expect when they think of Hawai'i. It is cooler in Volcano (upper 70's in daytime to 50's in evenings and even cooler during winter months), so bring some cooler weather clothes so that you don't miss out seeing the volcano at night. Also, bring a jacket or rain poncho so that you do not miss out on outdoor activities because of rain or random shower. We have electric heaters and heated mattress pads in the home, but Treehouse Cottage is best-heated by our large wood burning stove. If your stay will fall during December through February, and you are not sure about operating a wood stove or sensitive to cold climate, please reach out to me before booking or consider looking at our Fern Cottage, which is also in Volcano and has a gas stove for heating and is more insulated. We provide starters, kindling and wood to help you on the first night, especially if you are arriving later in the evening. There are stores in Volcano Village and in the National Park that have firewood and additional starters for sale. If you have any questions, please donʻt hesitate to reach out. We want you to have the best comfortable stay possible! We strive to provide a warm and inviting stress-free yet affordable alternative to the big resorts. We hope you like what you see here and choose Hale Hubner Treehouse Cottage for your next visit to the Big Island. If this property is unavailable, or if you're looking for more space for your party, consider taking a look at our other Volcano property (VRBO #1457205). Mahalo! Keywords: Studio, Bungalow, Tree House, Hideaway, Refuge, Volcano Vacation Rental
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Volcano, HI
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(314 Reviews)
10.0
Almost off-the-grid, very quiet, down a long dirt road, in a gorgeous fern forest. This is an idyllic place to get away from it all and still be very close to volcano natl park. Bring groceries. Conserve water: it's rainwater collected on the property.
5.0
We have stayed here several times and love it. Has everything you need. A great place to stay and explore the other side of the Big Island.
5.0
Real nice place, great seclusion and access to the park. 2 things that could stand attention- some cleanup of extension chords & electric outlets- particularly if you have young kids- we did not. And the wood burning stove was nice touch, but vent on right door needs cleaning as it wouldn’t draft well when closed. Neither would stop us from renting again
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Treehouse Cottage. The instructions, directions, information provided by the Host(s) were fabulous and extremely helpful. The Cottage itself was very well stocked, so if you have enough time to go straight to check in before making any grocery purchases, I highly recommend doing so. Also, bring thermals or warmer clothes for nightime, it does get very cold and damp, even inside the Cottage. The Wood Burning Fireplace, Electric Heater, and the Bed warmers were definitely needed and used. It was difficult to find replacement firelogs in the local area, so if you find some, grab one or two for the Cottage. We LOVED the Rainforest. The location and the overall atmosphere of the Cottage and the neighborhood was awe inspiring. The only issue we had really was being unable to use the beautiful porch and grill outside due to the Weather, is was very wet and cold most days/nights. But WOW, what a great stay. Will highly recommend to our friends, family, and anyone traveling to the Big Island in the near future. Thank you so much for the experience and the privilege of using your Beautiful Treehouse. Will hopefully visit again in the future, and we know who to contact. Respectfully, the Spaldings <3
5.0
Amazing house in a fern forest! Walls of windows looking out and a fabulous deck.
5.0
We are very happy we stayed at the treehouse! It is just the right comfort level for 2 easygoing people, being a grandmother/granddaughter twosome.
Everything worked as expected. The outside deck was delightful and the view wonderful the big windows. We enjoyed seeing interesting birds ie. the Kalij Pheasants near the road everyday.
I totally recommend staying at this pleasant cabin!
3.0
We arrived after dark and we’re able to get into the property using the instructions provided. But when we entered the home, it was very difficult to find light switches. We had to feel around in the dark and turn on lamps to not run into anything. And we didn’t realize the water from the faucets was undrinkable. We had brought a 2 liter bottle, but it wasn’t enough for drinking, brushing teeth and making coffee. I understand the owner not providing paper towels and tissues for a long stay, but we were only there one night and had to bring these items with us while only using a portion of them. The location in the rain forest was great and we slept well with the windows opened listening to night sounds from outside. It rained, so we weren’t able to use the patio, which looked more comfy than the futon couch inside. Overall, a great one time experience.
5.0
Second time to stay at Hale Hubner. Always well stocked for guests. Mahalo.
4.0
Quiet comfortable and fun. Dirt road access very bumpy but was part of the fun. Innkeeper very helpful and treehouse was well stocked.
5.0
This was a wonderful place to spend a few nights! It is quiet, peaceful, and roomy. The bed was the most comfortable we found on the entire island and the kitchen is well stocked.
5.0
Beautiful house up in the trees. Loved staying here with lots of creature comforts
5.0
Great house, great location, loved it! One FYI: the bathroom walls don't go all the way to the ceiling so you can hear family members using the bathroom. We managed fine.
5.0
When I originally booked this for me and my wife, it was when the lava was flowing at Volcanoes NP. As often happens, the lava stopped some weeks later. "Oh well!" I thought, "We'll just go and see what there is." However, just before we arrived from Maui (we had been on Maui 7 days prior) there was another eruption...nothing too major but an amazing sight nonetheless, especially at night. I mention "night" because this place is literally a hop, skip and a jump from the entrance to the park. Some folks at the night viewing had traveled 2 hours just to get there and were looking at a 2 hour trip back to wherever they were staying. Not us. Availability at the Lodge there at the park? Nothing till well after August. Pricing? Much more than we paid for this very quaint "treehouse." I gave all 5 star ratings except for cleanliness. It's not that the place wasn't clean, it just had lots of cobwebs scattered around that hadn't been brushed aside. But hey, this is in the middle of the rain forest! I just wanted to mention it in case someone might have an issue with cobwebs. In my case, I'm a 70 year old hippy so no issue. Aside from that, it was a gift to be near the NP...and at such a quiet rustic place so close to nature. The iron stove heater in the living area worked like a charm. We used it to heat the place in the wee hours of the morning. We did bring starter logs, and it only required an additional few pieces of wood to heat the home up nice and warm. Recommend? Absolutely!
5.0
Wonderful location for visiting Volcanoes National Park - less than 15 min from the door to viewing Kilauea! We enjoyed the beautiful flowers and birds that surrounded the treehouse cottage and the nice privacy it provided. We took lots of walks in the surrounding area and always felt happy and safe. Hope to be able to visit again some day!
5.0
We really enjoyed having a little home in Volcano. We spent the mornings at the park, and the afternoons exploring the rest of the island. The space was perfect for us and we had a wonderful vacation.
5.0
Just a cool place.
5.0
Great experience at the treehouse. Exactly as we expected. Good communication and safe area. We will be back - when the lava is active :)
5.0
House had all amenities and was a beautiful property. Really enjoyed the stay.
5.0
The treehouse was amazing! The surrounding rainforest made you feel like you were miles from anywhere. The host had thought of everything that you might need during your stay, including sunscreen. I would definitely book again.
5.0
It is a beautiful house in the ferns.
5.0
The Treehouse is perfectly located to enjoy the Hilo side of the island. The location feels like you are in the rain forest when out on the deck. The owners are responsive and helpful.
5.0
We wanted to be close to Volcano National Park and this place was a perfect spot! The house was just the neatest place! Great communication with the owner as well. Would highly recommend!
5.0
Beautiful, cozy, tranquil property surrounded by a rain forest. Perfect getaway - wish we could have stayed longer.
5.0
Lovely little treehouse overlooking hapuu ferns and Ohia trees. The lanai was a perfect place to sit and listen to the birds when it was not raining. The electric fireplace kept the bedroom nice and warm.
It is convenient to the park and Volcano Village. We especially enjoyed viewing the crater in the early morning before the crowds began to gather.
Matt was very easy to communicate with and very helpful.
5.0
Our stay at the Tree House was amazing, everything we expected and more!
It was actually quite easy to find and the location was perfect for us to go back and forth the Volcanos National Park for hiking and viewing Kīlauea.
The property was beautiful, quite and serene and had all the modern amenities (and more) we needed for a comfortable stay. We did not have a chance to use the wood stove and found the electric mattress pad and electric heaters to be enough to keep us cozy.
Only thing I really missed was seeing the incredible view of the stars that everyone talked about since we had cloud cover every night.
We loved the Thai food from Aunty Pon's Food truck and Thai Thai restaurant. There were not a lot of places in that area that were open later so be sure to plan ahead.
If we return to that area of the Big Island this will be the first place we look to stay! Thanks for having us at your home!
5.0
This was a great place for the outdoors lovers that don't want to be in the middle of all the Hussle and Bussel of tourist attractions and want to enjoy the outdoors, trails f Volcano NP to traveling to all parts of the island all while being away and to yourself
great place
Scott & Nika
5.0
Close location to National Park. Very quiet - aside from birds singing. We’ll appointed house with love for details.
5.0
This was an eclectic property, perfect for the two of us!
It allowed us to explore the Volcano Nat'l Park features,
and easily traverse the east side of the island.
5.0
Perfect Treehouse cabin Hale in the fern forrest by Volcano village . Cozy & peaceful. Wonderful owners very responsive and thought of everything! Mahalo
5.0
Convenient and comfy for visiting Volcanoes NP. Great light and authentic Hawaii rainforest experience. Perfect for 1 couple. Wifi very fast and secure. Google maps worked beautifully, as did Matt's map.
4.0
Very nice property surrounded by beautiful dense jungle. Feels secluded even though it is not all that far from other houses. Some barking from a nearby dog in the evenings. Inside is nice but you must be into a little rustic feel, which is fine with us.
5.0
Perfect Location for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park!
We really enjoyed our stay at this adorable, private and quiet treehouse cottage so close to the park! Everything we needed was supplied and the lack of A/C was not an issue. My husband scoffed at the heated mattress pad and heaters supplied but we ended up using them, ha! The kids were very comfortable on the futon sleeper and were glad of the extra blankets in the cottage. We used the washer and dryer as well. We forgot to purchase paper towels and there weren't any, also we were confused about the recycling vs trash. All in all it was a fabulous place! Warning, if you like to have groceries on hand or food, buy it in Hilo - the store was closed on Tuesday and we were at the park all day on Wednesday so we had to commute both times to buy supplies.
5.0
Awesome getaway!!!
We have stayed at the tree house more than once and it never disappoints! Thank you for sharing this magical retreat and keeping it so special. S & N
5.0
This was our second stay at Hale Hubner, and it was every bit as good as the first! The location is perfect: very close to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and on the edge of the town of Volcano, and yet in a secluded and private location. The feel really is of being in a tree house! My favorite part of the cabin is the large and well furnished lanai: the first time we were here it rained too much to use it, but this time we got enough sun to spend some time out there surrounded by the rain forest. Truly lovely, private, quiet and restful.
I also think this place is an excellent value: I encourage other visitors to add time to their trip to Volcano: much less expensive here than most condos on the Kona side, with more privacy, and there is so much to see and do! Next time we plan to stay a week.
There was lots of wood for the wood stove, which was nice to see, but it was warm enough Memorial Day weekend that we didn't bother: at night we just turned on the electric fireplace in the bedroom area.
Only one real issue to keep in mind if you cook a lot: there is no dishwasher, and we found ourselves spending more time and water than we would have wanted doing dishes. However, there are excellent restaurants in Volcano, so that might be a good excuse for others to go out more. The other potential issue that turned out to be a non-issue: we wanted to visit the National Park at night to see the currently active lava lake/crater eruption (definitely a must do!) and we were both a little nervous about finding our way back to the cabin at night in the dark, and it does get dark at night!. The road to the cabin from the town of Volcano is paved the entire way, but it is one lane in places, without streetlights (a good thing for star gazing) and goes through a semi-rural area with lots of vegetation. However, there is a light you can leave on that is visible from the road, and as it turned out, it was not even a concern at all after we memorized a few landmarks along the way. I don't know why we were even worried, but given that landmarks helped, I do recommend coming for the first time during daylight hours if possible. If not, be sure you print out the instructions Matt will give you, they are excellent. (as is his communication in general).
Once again, I recommend this place highly, especially for those looking for a lovely, comfortable cabin in the rain forest as opposed to a high end, luxury experience. Don't skip Volcano! Thank you Hale Hubner!
5.0
The accommodations were amazing! We felt like we were staying in the tree tops! Loved the privacy, very nice accommodations. It had everything we needed and was so close to the state park.
5.0
Great time in Volcano!
This was our second stay at Hale Hubner, and it was every bit as good as the first! The location is perfect: very close to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and on the edge of the town of Volcano, and yet in a secluded and private location. The feel really is of being in a tree house! My favorite part of the cabin is the large and well furnished lanai: the first time we were here it rained too much to use it, but this time we got enough sun to spend some time out there surrounded by the rain forest. Truly lovely, private, quiet and restful.
I also think this place is an excellent value: I encourage other visitors to add time to their trip to Volcano: much less expensive here than most condos on the Kona side, with more privacy, and there is so much to see and do! Next time we plan to stay a week.
There was lots of wood for the wood stove, which was nice to see, but it was warm enough Memorial Day weekend that we didn't bother: at night we just turned on the electric fireplace in the bedroom area.
Only one real issue to keep in mind if you cook a lot: there is no dishwasher, and we found ourselves spending more time and water than we would have wanted doing dishes. However, there are excellent restaurants in Volcano, so that might be a good excuse for others to go out more. The other potential issue that turned out to be a non-issue: we wanted to visit the National Park at night to see the currently active lava lake/crater eruption (definitely a must do!) and we were both a little nervous about finding our way back to the cabin at night in the dark, and it does get dark at night!. The road to the cabin from the town of Volcano is paved the entire way, but it is one lane in places, without streetlights (a good thing for star gazing) and goes through a semi-rural area with lots of vegetation. However, there is a light you can leave on that is visible from the road, and as it turned out, it was not even a concern at all after we memorized a few landmarks along the way. I don't know why we were even worried, but given that landmarks helped, I do recommend coming for the first time during daylight hours if possible. If not, be sure you print out the instructions Matt will give you, they are excellent. (as is his communication in general).
Once again, I recommend this place highly, especially for those looking for a lovely, comfortable cabin in the rain forest as opposed to a high end, luxury experience. Don't skip Volcano! Thank you Hale Hubner!
5.0
Beautiful location!
The accommodations were amazing! We felt like we were staying in the tree tops! Loved the privacy, very nice accommodations. It had everything we needed and was so close to the state park.
5.0
My husband and I had a wonderful 4 days at Hale Hubner and we loved every second of it! Lots of space for the two of us and a fabulous deck surrounded by jungle, but still so close to Volcano Village and the National Park. Superb location and Matt was such a great host! We would love to come back! Mahalo Matt, for a perfect vacation!
5.0
Beautiful Treehouse in Volcano!
My husband and I had a wonderful 4 days at Hale Hubner and we loved every second of it! Lots of space for the two of us and a fabulous deck surrounded by jungle, but still so close to Volcano Village and the National Park. Superb location and Matt was such a great host! We would love to come back! Mahalo Matt, for a perfect vacation!
5.0
Lovely stay in tree fern forest
This cottage is comfortable, clean, and relaxing, with magical views of the tree fern forest. Easy to reach the volcano area and beaches. The furniture is really cool and fits the cabin style. I personally slept on the futon and found it really comfortable – much more sturdy and comfortable than a typical futon. We hope to be back someday. Mahalo.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Volcano?
The average price for a rental in Volcano is £118 per night. This rental is £8 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 8 minutes to Nat'l Park! Enjoy the sound of rain & birds in a peaceful retreat.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 8 minutes to Nat'l Park! Enjoy the sound of rain & birds in a peaceful retreat. pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at 8 minutes to Nat'l Park! Enjoy the sound of rain & birds in a peaceful retreat.?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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