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Rustic Relaxation Retreat Fairytale Haven near Volcano! Eco-Friendly on 2 Acres!

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2 bedrooms, laptop workspace, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kurtistown, HI
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire
    21 min drive
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    37 min drive
  • Port of Hilo
    39 min drive
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    41 min drive

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About the area

Kurtistown

With a stay at this cottage in Hawaiian Acres, you'll be in the mountains, and 20.4 mi (32.9 km) from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and 18 mi (28.9 km) from Port of Hilo. .This cottage is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Kilauea Caverns of Fire and 6.2 mi (10.1 km) from Hilo Coffee Mill.

What's nearby

  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 21 min drive - 9.7 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 37 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Port of Hilo - 39 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 42 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 44 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Kurtistown Cafe - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Thep Thai Cuisine - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Black Rock Cafe - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Hilo Coffee Mill - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rustic Relaxation Retreat Fairytale Haven near Volcano! Eco-Friendly on 2 Acres!

Sophisticated & luxurious meets rugged farm & charm!

Retreat off the beaten path & step into a fairytale to experience the tranquil solace & sustainable lifestyle of this elegant off-grid 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin- featuring a spiral staircase, marble kitchen countertops, excellent fiber optic WiFi, repurposed plantation windows, a cozy enchanting atmosphere, a stunning rainfall shower, and clawfoot bathtub.

Gaze upon the magically lush native Ohia Forest, the Milky Way on a clear night, and fall asleep to the chorus of coqui tree frogs!

HINT: at night drive to the park and take a short walk to see actual lava in the caldera! Have ultimate relaxation in the volcanically heated thermal hot ponds embedded in the recent lava flow or tucked away in the jungle in Pohoiki!

Amenities:
* Fast and reliable wifi
* Food in pantry!
* Juicer
* Coffee maker
* Laptop-friendly workspaces
* Good lighting
* Fully equipped kitchens
* Office supplies
* Self check-in

Comfortably sleeps 4-6 people.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private balcony. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Amanda

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available (fee applies)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower head
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Under 14 not allowed on top bunk!

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-135-167-5904-01, GE-135-167-5904-03

Rustic Relaxation Retreat Fairytale Haven near Volcano! Eco-Friendly on 2 Acres! Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Connor F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon from H.E.L.L.
After driving over the battlefield of a road— PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT WITH ANYTHING OTHER THAN AN SUV OR TRUCK! We were greeted by an overgrown property, piles of garbage, dirty bed sheets that hadn’t been made and clearly had been used. Wet dirty towels in the shower. Food crumbs and dirty dishes everywhere. The WiFi password is incorrect and Amanda refused to provide an alternate or correct password. We actually had to stay somewhere else for the first and final night due to the problems at this rental. Don’t expect hot water, don’t expect a working fridge as it will turn off every night from 1am-8am. Don’t expect any answers or help from Amanda as she is currently “dying” according to her— and it is all on you to handle any issues you have with your stay. She actually even advertised a hot tub and when confronted about the disconnected hot tub full of garbage she lied and told me that the bathtub was the hot tub and provided pictures of a tub that no longer is on the property! Wouldn’t be surprised if she’s not been to this location in years. PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY AND SAVE YOUR SOULS. Check out Hoomaikai’s Blessings for a much friendlier— more accommodating, cleaner, cheaper stay. Good riddance Amanda, thank you for attempting to ruin our honeymoon. Glad I’ll never be dealing with this monster/manipulator again! Still haven’t received the cleaning fund that was promised in return for the DISGUSTING house we walked into. Not surprising considering how often Amanda lies. (-:
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful in a rainforest
We enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and sounds from nature & animals. Home is beautifully decorated, very thoughtful in the decor. Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you for the experience!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lindsey q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect fairytale home
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote cabin style living
This property was as expected from the listing. It is about 40 minutes from Hilo, the last 5 miles from the house consists of literally a roller coaster of a road (paved and fun) but the last mile to the house is not far from rock climbing (5mph tops, suv required, no cars) The property is largely unkept, but the inside of the house is well taken care of and includes most of what you'd need. Power is not an issue, despite what previous reviewers said, apparently the house runs on solar during day and batteries at night, and those have been upgraded so generator is never needed. It is on the cool side at night/morning since many of the windows are open, but not uncomfortably so. There was also a cat which is not the owners that stopped at nothing trying to come inside (apparently previous guests fed it) but it may go away eventually if guests stop feeding it (the owner doesn't want the cat inside since it belongs to a neighbor and some future guests may be allergic. There are huge snails around the lawn in the morning which were cool, be careful where you step, they have huge shells. Over all the property is quiet aside from birds, and if you are looking for a cabin type stay far from the city, this one fits the bill.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Brandon A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tropical Secluded Paradise
If you're looking for some eclectic charm & a unique stay that has everything you need then this is the place for you. First, they have a cat named Delilah that seems to live on their covered deck (not owned by the owner) who is the sweetest angel you'll ever meet. Secondly, the space is amazing. We stayed 5 nights & continued to find small little touches to the unit throughout the week that elevated the experience. The bathroom area was one of our favorite spots as well as lounging outside with Delilah on the deck as the sun came up in the mornings. All of the sounds of nature & how secluded it was were simply amazing. There was some bad sadly but Amanda was all over it as best as she could be considering she wasn't on property. It seems the kinks of the property haven't quite been worked out yet. We didn't have power one morning as something happened with the solar battery. That night when we cam back, it was fixed. We didn't have consistent hot water the whole time we were there. It would go from hot, to cold, to hot about every 90sec. This part was a big bummer as we had very much looked forward to using the bathtub. Also the roads in the subdivision are horrendous. We'd rented a convertible & to drive the 3 blocks out it would take 10min to avoid all the potholes in the road. Amanda offered a partial refund to compensate for the issues. Overall though my wife & I really enjoyed the space & would stay again once the kinks of the property have been completely sorted.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Cathleen C.

Not as Expected, but still a good time
This property was not as expected. But we made the best of it and still enjoyed out time. Before booking, you should know that frequently there is no power (at least in winter) which is from solar panels. You must go under the house and turn on a gas powered generator. This is loud and smells of strong gas fumes and is recommended by the owner to run for only about 1 hour per day. I could only charge my cell phone or laptop when the generator was on or in my car. Be sure to arrive with a charged cell phone. The electric door locks did not work. The owner was available only via text, and got us a key so we could lock up. Be sure to take the owner's cell phone number with you. The location is beautiful. Worth the terrible road you must drive in an SUV with holes galore. Think of this as an indoor camping experience. Headlamps were handy!! The upstairs bed was super comfy. With the Hawaiian breeze, the best sleep I've had in a long time. Two other guests arrived as a double booking, so the kinks are still being worked out. Bring food so you don't have to go back down that road right away. No oven, so don't bring pizza. If you're adventurous and willing to go with the flow, book this. You won't be sorry! If you're expecting 5 star perfect luxury, choose something else. We had a great stay once we adjusted our expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the location
We loved our stay in the jungle! Great location. We wish we could have stayed longer! Awesome communication with owner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

haley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing retreat
Great stay very homey and charming! Careful pulling the door knob from the ceiling it can wack u! Other than that very relaxing. Grateful for the opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023