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Explorers Hale Near Worlds Most Active Volcano!

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Beach
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Eden Roc, HI
  • Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
    41 min drive
  • 2400 Fahrenheit Art Glass
    42 min drive
  • Volcano House
    50 min drive
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    46 min drive

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About the area

Mountain View

With a stay at this cabin in Mountain View, you'll be in the mountains, and 13 mi (20.9 km) from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Akatsuka Orchid Gardens. .This cabin is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from 2400 Fahrenheit Art Glass and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Volcano Garden Arts.

What's nearby

  • Akatsuka Orchid Gardens - 41 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Volcano Art Center and Gallery - 50 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Volcano House - 50 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Kilauea Military Camp - 50 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Kilauea - 62 min drive - 27.0 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hilo Coffee Mill - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Frankie S Pizza - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Honi Wai Cafe - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Big Island Wake & Bakery - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Da Beans Green - ‬47 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Explorers Hale Near Worlds Most Active Volcano!

The ULTIMATE rainforest experience while providing comforts to make your stay enjoyable. Live in traditional Hawaiian style homes! We have strong wifi and grid power so there is never a shortage. We also feature a 10,000-gallon rainwater catchment that is ALWAYS full! Enjoy rainforest showers with endless hot water! Our cabins are newly updated with added comforts and even have USB plugs in the nightstand right next to your bed. Although we have everything you will want to be comfortable, we have done so in a sustainable way, with about 1/4 of the energy consumption of the average household.

This rustic, jungle themed jungalow with exposed stud walls and built in shelves for a light, open feel, features a mini fridge, propane heater, private full bathroom and covered lanai. There is one queen bed in the cabin. We have another listing where we have combined the two cabins for a max of 4 people. The cabins are right next to each other making it ideal for groups!

There is a kitchen on property shared with one other rental perfect for making friends while traveling! The kitchen features a brand new washer, dryer, stainless steal sink and is stocked with all the cooking supplies you will need.

We provide a detailed welcome packet with a variety of mostly free but some paid must see/do activities on the island that our past guests have loved!

HOT TUB
We have a hot tub deck with a plug n play spa. Use of this is NOT included in your nightly stay but is available as an add on for $25/night. Please note that the $25/night is not for the nights you would want to use it but for each night of your stay regardless if you use it. The cheapest rental on island, with a hot tub is AT LEAST double our nightly price.
The deck is communal space.

VEHICLES
We also have a 2017 4WD Toyota Tacoma available for rent with airport delivery. Mopeds and a slingshot as well!

TOURS
At night your ears will be greeted by the forest with sounds of coqui frogs. Many people love them. Please search for Bathing Suits and Rain Boots on YouTube to find a video of what our property sounds like at night. Our channel also features videos of tours we offer and shorts with educational island facts! More to be uploaded, check back often! Our tours include off the beaten path adventures ranging from sunrises and geothermal ponds, to hikes that lead to waterfalls! All tours are local gems that you will not find online or offered by any other tour guide agency.

BEACH GEAR
We have surf boards, boogie boards and snorkel gear available for guests as well as beach towels!

MISC
There are a total of four cabins on the one-acre lot. The owners and groundskeepers are on property including dogs, cats, and chickens. We homestead and have many foods growing such as lilikoi, bananas, papayas, pineapple, fig, strawberries, poha berries, sugar cane, lemons, blood oranges, rosemary, basil and more! We are a 501c3 nonprofit dog rescue so there are various dogs/puppies here at any given time. We love when our guests take dogs on field trips and/or walks as well! =)

Rainforest massages are available starting at $100 for the hour.

We are about about a 30 minute drive from the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and a lovely central location to many other places on the island. Keep in mind, we are a BIG island so more driving is required here than the other islands.

We are at 1880ft elevation so it can get chilly at night. All of our cabins are equipped with propane heaters for comfort. Winters are also rainy season so if traveling to the Big Island in the winter, we suggest some light layers for warmth, a raincoat and rain boots.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which has a kitchen. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or make use of the other amenities, which include barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Dawn

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Stovetop
  • Coffee grinder
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Outdoor shower

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bodyboard on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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

This property does not allow children

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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-155-629-0048-01, GE-155-629-0048-01

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Centrally Located Jungalow Near National Park! Mountain View

Explorers Hale Near Worlds Most Active Volcano! Reviews

Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sofia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
Truly different experience especially for people who come from a city. We came home early every day so we can shower in the “jungle” watching the rain and hearing frogs. The apartment has everything you need for a short or long stay. The yard is beautiful with flowers and decorations. It definitely will make you feel like living in a rainforest. Dawn is very friendly. We had great conversation every night in the kitchen. (We seem to always have the same dinner time). Her cats and dogs are super cute. She even gave us fresh eggs from her chickens every morning!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Jungle vibes
If you’re looking for a jungle getaway, then this place is it. Seclusion, privacy, outdoor shower, rainforest sounds all added to the allure of the bungalow. The queen bed was comfy and there was a heater for when it got chilly at night. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Off Grid Property
Great, somewhat remote, totally off grid location! Perfect for a romantic getaway or a single person looking to explore the island. Outdoor bathroom/shower like nothing I've experienced! Dawn is insightful and willing to share her island knowledge... You can keep your stuffy hotel experience, I'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Escape from the norm!!!
The only thing I regret about this trip is that I didn’t get to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Dawn was an excellent host, very helpful and friendly. My mainland guest was very impressed, great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jungle-like living
Manager was very nice and showed us all the fundamentals of where we were 🏝️I was here to play LavaLinks Disc Golf Course. Wonderful interaction with off grid living. Communal kitchen was great. Fresh eggs are usually available for the guests. Jungle atmosphere was nice. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merissa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glamping is Accurate!
Dawn did a great job of communicating on her listing and all throughout our stay. So even if something wasn’t “perfect” we knew and that filled any gaps. Be ready for rainy season if you come at that time! We should have for sure brought some panchos and extra flashlights (Dawn still has a lot of the gap fillers like umbrella, bug spray etc). This was a great option for us as we did not want to fly with camping gear. This really was a sweet little space and we’d probably return when we visit the big island again as it’s close (and just far enough away) from Hilo and a quick drive to the volcanos.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020