Romantic Tree Cottage in the Rainforest

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Entire home

Floor to ceiling windows showcase the beautiful native flora.

Entering the tree cottage; pine ceiling, hardwood floors, and 8" sliders.

Look out into the ohi'a trees from any place in the house.

Bed with mango wood wall decor. Kitchen to the right, bath to left.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

1 bathroomSleeps 228 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Volcano, HI

Volcano House7 min drive
Kilauea Military Camp8 min drive
Kilauea10 min drive
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

No detail overlooked! A serene custom-designed studio retreat in the treetops of Volcano, Hawaii. Tree cottage includes a beautiful kitchen, spacious bathroom with indoor/outdoor shower, private driveway, top-level lanai off the living area for viewing the unique local flora. Interior is mid-century tropical with pristine hardwood floors, hanging rattan chair for daydreams, queen-sized bed, and bistro table setting provides an intimate setting for morning coffee, or evening dinner for two.

Relax in the tranquility of the ohi'a and hapu'u trees native to this unique part of the world, while enjoying your favorite creature comforts.

The tree cottage is 300 sq. feet, custom-designed and adorned by the host/owner providing a more personal experience for the guests. Amenities such as an easy to access entrance, beautiful decor, a well-appointed kitchen, consistent hot water, electricity, fluffy towels, ceiling fan and comfy bed make a luxurious take on the treehouse experience we all dream of experiencing.

Coffee, tea, and oatmeal are also provided for morning foraging. :)

The living area has glass french doors that welcome you in to the cottage. Once inside you'll be inspired by the beautiful pitched pine ceiling, large windows and 8" sliding glass doors providing a perfect vantage into the trees. At this height you can see the colorful birds flitting from tree to tree and the clouds rolling in from the coast.

The kitchen has hardwood flooring, custom cabinetry and quartz counter tops. It comes complete with a four-burner gas stove, small fridge, full-sized sink, coffee maker, and toaster oven.

The bathroom has a lovely tiled shower with pebble floor and a rain shower head for an incredible experience. The big windows, flower-shaped vessel sink, quartz counter tops, tiled floor, and fluffy bath linens provided give the bathroom the feeling of a beautiful, relaxing spa.

The outdoor garden is spotted with new, young plants but still evokes a feeling of privacy, peace, tranquility, and a change of pace from everyday life.

House water is potable and chemical-free. Piped in from the outdoor rain catchment system, the water is purified with a UV system and filtered.

The tree cottage was built by a local contractor, engaging local businesses for the materials. Shannon's hands-on management (even cleaning between guests!) and pride in ownership for the property results in a tree cottage guests can feel comfortable staying in.

*For the comfort and safety of guests, personal belongings and the property the exterior of building has surveillance monitoring.

Property manager

Shannon

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Kahili Ginger, native Ohia & Koa trees adorn the front yard of Hale KaLehua

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

-No shoes in the house.

-One person at a time on the swinging chair. Max weight is 200lbs.

No third-party bookings. Only the guests booked shall occupy the residence.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number TA-055-284-6336-01, GE-055-284-6336-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Volcano

This cottage is located in Ohia Estates, a neighbourhood in Volcano, and is in the mountains. Volcano Golf and Country Club and Volcano Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Aloha Candy Company and Akatsuka Orchid Gardens. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

View more Cottages in Volcano

Volcano, HI

What's nearby

Volcano Garden Arts - 3 min drive
Kīlauea Visitor Center - 6 min drive
Volcano House - 7 min drive
Kilauea Military Camp - 8 min drive
Kilauea - 10 min drive

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Volcano's Lava Rock Cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪Thai Thai Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Volcano Garden Arts - ‬19 min walk
‪Eagles Lighthouse Cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪Big O's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Tree Cottage in the Rainforest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Romantic Tree Cottage in the Rainforest?

As of 30 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic Tree Cottage in the Rainforest on 1 July 2024 start from AU$400.2, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Romantic Tree Cottage in the Rainforest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Tree Cottage in the Rainforest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Tree Cottage in the Rainforest located?

Located in Ohia Estates, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Aloha Candy Company and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Volcano Garden Arts and Cooper Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

jill g.

29 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Romantic

We enjoyed our one night stay in the Treehouse. It was very romantic with natures music. Very clean and very close to the Volcano National Park.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

28 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

Es war ein sehr schöner aufenthalt. Wir können es nur empfehlen und waren nur 5 minuten vom Vulkan entfernt. Echt super!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

9 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rainforest Cottage Stay

We were only able to stay one night in this beautiful cottage. It is unique, quiet, well maintained and fully stocked with all you need. The kitchen has all of the amenities necessary to meet your needs. Beautiful surroundings with quick access to Volcano and the National park. Really enjoyed our stay. Thank you - Randy & Susan

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard M.

6 May 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Not for winter stay

We were there in February and it was rainy and quite cold. The room although very nicely decorated was cold and the small heater was barely helpful even though the room is small It was damp and the small dehumidifier really didn’t help. Every day there was moisture dripping down inside the entrance sliding glass door and it smelled musty. We actually didn’t want to stay there and cook because it was not comfortable to be there. We were there for 5 nights and although we asked for and got extra bath towels, they didn’t dry because of the temperature and dampness. There were several lights out on the outside steps up to the room making it difficult to see. That said , the decor is nice and new items in the kitchen. The surroundings are beautiful like rain forest . Don’t go in the cold wet weather, summer might be good. It’s very close to Volcanoes National Park

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

27 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

It’s right up in the tree tops with bird songs and tree frogs! Conveniently close to the national park. Nice shower!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam v.

16 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect jungle feeling getaway

What a great place to stay at the Big Island. This place has a great view and is real cute. Perfect for a couple.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

15 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay here!

This property is very cute and in a convenient location if you’re visiting the national park. The host has thought of all the details you need. Didn’t need air conditioning we actually used the heater a little during our stay. If you enjoy birdwatching you can enjoy honeycreepers and other birds outside your windows! We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Romantic Honeymoon Stay

This place was super cute! Really nice place to stay. We enjoyed the jungle atmosphere as well as the definitely instagrammable vibe. It was great!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

31 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Immersed in the Rainforest

Perfect location to visit Volcano National Park. Get up early, drive 5 minutes and have the volcano, craters and lava tubes to yourself. The tree cottage itself is clean, updated and really feels like you are within the rainforest. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy O.

17 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique property

We stayed a couple nights in this unique property. Due to being located in a rain forest, it feels damp much of the time. There is a space heater which really helped. It is a very cute property and perfect for 1-2 people. There is a stove and toaster oven and a small fridge with very little freezer space. It worked out for us but may not if you planned to cook there most of the time. There is no TV in case this is important to you. We enjoyed playing games and the beautiful surroundings . It was very close to Volcano National Park which was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

17 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location for Volcanoes National Park

The unit is quiet and cute, and had everything we needed before we went to check out Volcanoes National Park. I would recommend it to any couple who is in the area looking for a place to sleep, make a meal and grab a shower before exploring the park.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

27 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful treehouse

Very close to volcano national park and a few restaurants ! The property is beautiful. Hot water. Everything you need. Easy check in and check out!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

22 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Charming

This home is in a perfect place to relax. Loved hearing the birds singing and the flowers are beautiful. Kitchen is sufficient for cooking small meals but a microwave would definitely be useful for any leftovers. The only drawback is the moisture in the house does tend to make everything smell a bit musty. I know that this is hard to control since it is in the rainforest but recommend a larger dehumidifier. Overall this is a wonderful place to stay and I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a great place to stay near Volcanoes National Park.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT S., Philadelphia

15 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Treehouse in the Rainforest

Everything was as described. Host was very helpful with the one question we had. Highly recommend

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin o.

5 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

This place was awesome. Very secluded and quiet. A great place to relax.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsey Z.

2 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

The tree cottage was perffect for the 2 of us. Clean, cute, and as advertised, and very convient to Volcanoes National Park. I would highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

30 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcome to the Jungle

My husband and I loved staying at this quaint home in the forest. The space heater and mattress warmer kept us super cozy all night. It's the perfect place to stay if you plan on visiting Volcano National Park.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele W., Nashville, IN

29 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful & relaxing

Lovely cottage in the trees. Perfect for a couple. Very close to Volcano National Park. Hostess communication was excellent.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

15 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Treehouse Getaway

We enjoyed our stay at this cottage. We stayed for two nights which was the perfect amount of time. We were able to go to Hawaiian Volcano National Park multiple times. The national park is so close that we hiked in the morning, went back to the cottage to change to more appropriate clothes, then drove back to hike more. It's about an 8 minute drive. I loved sitting in the hanging chair reading a book after a long day of hiking. There aren't many restaurants in this location compared to other places on the island but we had two of our best meals during this part of our vacation. We highly recommend Thai Thai Bistro and Bar.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aria G.

10 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Volcano National Park

Perfect for park.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige K.

6 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing retreat

Such a great space equipped with everything needed for my 4 night stay! Several days of sun and warmer temps made it possible to even enjoy the outdoor seating area below. The wraparound view from every window is amazing and I enjoyed seeing the Ohia Lehua, the songbirds who visited, and the sparkling raindrops in the morning. I used the heated mattress pad to take the initial chill off the sheets, but slept great in the cooler evening temps! The space heater was perfect to take the chill out of the room on early mornings, but really wasn’t needed beyond that. I can’t wait to visit the Tree Cottage again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aditi R.

6 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay near Volcano NP!

Very cozy stay on the eastern side of the island. It's quite close to the park entrance and to the restaurants in the town of Volcano. We enjoyed our time here!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha W.

22 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rainforest Cottage

This is a lovely, private cottage in a forested subdivision. The cottage has the feeling of a treehouse. It is very well equipped and clean and comfortable. We especially appreciated the mattress cover warmer, for the chilly nights. Very quiet, you awake to birds singing. Close (3miles) to Volcanoes National Park. Only thing I would suggest is that you provide bath soap or bodywash.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabella Rahel

7 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Sweet little tiny house. We loved to stay there..

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyra B.

4 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best tropical treehouse getaway!

Super adorable treehouse cottage! Shannon left no detail untouched like all the reviews said! Super clean, super adorable! Falling asleep to the sound of the rain, and frogs every night was magical! Being close to Volcano national park was perfect for hikes. All the directions and updates for instructions of how to use things were perfect while we were there. Would absolutely stay here again if we ever are lucky enough to visit the Big Island again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shannon

Aloha! My name is Shannon. I'm an entrepreneur and soon-to-be grad student who loves to travel, live in new places and meet new people. I custom-designed the tree cottage, had it built to spec, and manage the property. Over the last several years my travels, experience living abroad and pure enjoyment of helping others have led me to become a host.

Why they chose this property

Shannon’s home is located in Volcano, Hawaii, United States.
True to the Hawaiian translation of the street name, meaning 'beautiful forest', the property is surrounded by rainforest jungle on all sides with a driveway from the street. The tree cottage is set back about 100 feet off the street for extra privacy.

Just two miles (four minute drive) from the infamous Volcanoes National Park and one mile away from the quaint and charming Volcano Village. This artistic enclave has an art center, gallery, gardens, shops, restaurants, lodges, gas station, and a nature reserve.