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Rainforest Volcano Retreat – As Seen on TV! Near Volcanoes Nat’l Park

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Outdoor dining
TV, video games, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms79 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Volcano, HI
  • Place, Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, 2400 Fahrenheit Art Glass
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Volcano House
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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About the area

Mountain View

With a stay at this vacation home in Mountain View, you'll be in the mountains, and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Akatsuka Orchid Gardens. .This vacation home is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from 2400 Fahrenheit Art Glass and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Volcano Garden Arts.

What's nearby

  • Akatsuka Orchid Gardens - 39 min drive - 17.1 km
  • 2400 Fahrenheit Art Glass - 40 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Volcano House - 47 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Kilauea Military Camp - 49 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Volcano Golf and Country Club - 49 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kuhia- Carvalho Pub - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Big Island Coffee Roasters - ‬41 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.

Rainforest Volcano Retreat – As Seen on TV! Near Volcanoes Nat’l Park

Volcano Rainforest Retreat — As Seen on “Building Off the Grid”!

To see our home featured on TV:
Search online for Building Off the Grid — Season 7, Episode 5: “Volcano Home”

Welcome to Volcano Home, a handcrafted 2-bedroom, 2-bath rainforest retreat on the lush slopes of Kilauea Volcano. Designed and built by a local artist, this unique off-grid home combines comfort, creativity, and eco-friendly living for an unforgettable Hawaiian escape.


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🏡 Your Private Hawaiian Getaway

Tucked away on 3 acres of pristine rainforest, our home offers total privacy and tranquility — the perfect setting to relax, reconnect, and recharge.
Only 20 minutes to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and 20 miles from Hilo Airport, you’ll be ideally located to explore waterfalls, black sand beaches, and scenic drives along the Big Island’s east coast.


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🛌 Sleeping Arrangements

2 Queen Bedrooms, each uniquely themed — one inspired by fiery Kilauea, the other by the starry skies of Mauna Kea

2 Bathrooms with showers, including a stunning custom shower with lava rock and river stone details

Additional sleeping options: 2 twin floor mattresses + 1 single cot

Pack ’n Play crib for little travelers


All rooms include ceiling fans, the bedrooms feature window coverings, extra blankets, and cozy linens for those cooler Volcano nights.


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🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen

Cook your meals in a Volcano-inspired kitchen, stocked with all essentials for home-cooked comfort.

We provide:

Local coffee, teas, honey, and organic sugar

Fridge staples like condiments and basics for meal prep

Propane BBQ grill in the carport for easy outdoor dining


Enjoy your morning brew on the lanai, surrounded by birdsong and rainforest views.


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🚿 Relax & Rejuvenate

Luxury rainfall shower (nearly 20”) with river rock floor

Private outdoor shower with forest and star views — a guest favorite!

Handmade touches throughout, including a lava rock sink and turtle mosaic

Bathroom stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, towels, and extras (just in case you forgot something)



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🎬 Entertainment & Family Fun

Disconnect to reconnect — this is a true off-grid experience but you’ll still are not completely disconnected. We provide Free High Speed Satellite Wi-Fi 📡! Just what you need for WiFi calling, texting, surfing the Internet, streaming your favorite shows and playing your go to online games.

Inside, you’ll find:

42" TV with a large selection of family-friendly movies

Karaoke machine, board and card games, and books for all ages

Beach and snorkel gear, cooler, outdoor games, and travel guides for your island adventures



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🌿 Eco-Friendly Living

Volcano Home is completely self-sufficient, powered by solar with a backup generator, rainwater catchment, and propane for cooking and hot water.
Enjoy modern comforts while treading lightly on the Earth — sustainable living in luxury.


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🌺 Why Guests Love Volcano Home

Peaceful, private setting surrounded by untouched rainforest

Artist-built details and creative design

Perfect location to explore the Volcanoes National Park, Hilo, and the Black Sand Beach of Punaluʻu

Stargazing right from your lanai — you can often see the Milky Way!

Ideal for couples, families, or small groups seeking a one-of-a-kind Big Island experience



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Escape the crowds. Reconnect with nature. Experience authentic Hawai‘i at Volcano Home — a hidden gem where art, adventure, and tranquility meet.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and a playground. Amenities and recreational activities include a video library, ecotours nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 850 square feet
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place used towels in one of the laundry baskets in the bedroom closet.
Please rinse or wash dirty dishes
Please shut off all lights and make sure water and oven are off. Please lock all doors, windows and gate.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 GE-005-757-2352-01, TA-005-757-2352-01, 3110330710000

Rainforest Volcano Retreat – As Seen on TV! Near Volcanoes Nat’l Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property! Very well stocked. Amazing setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quality Home in the Rainforest

The Volcano Home has a rugged sense of utility in its architecture, without losing a hint of homeliness or convenience. The area itself is quite rural, with gravel road crisscrossing dense rainforest. The hosts stock the kitchen, bath, and rooms with plenty of conveniences that might have been forgotten.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Attention to Detail

Beautifully decorated with fresh plants/flowers. Nice secluded location just a few minutes from the volcano. The owner notified us on our first morning that a new eruption had started earlier; and we were able to make it there to witness it. Loved the shower and the comfortable beds. Provided lots of vacation supplies (such as umbrellas and snorkel gear) and a well stocked food pantry.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Once in a lifetime stay

This property has absolutely everything you need (and so much more) for a quiet & comfortable stay. We traveled with our one and a half year old and we truly could’ve packed a sack of clothes for him and been aye okay during our stay here with all the great amenities they had stocked up. You could true heart and soul went into this property and I can say without a shadow of a doubt, this is by far one of the best short term rentals we have ever stayed at! The quiet neighborhood and convenience to the national park was exactly what we were looking for during our first part of our Big Island trip. Definitely don’t skip on staying at the Volcano Home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabil S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Loved my stay at the Volcano Home. My friend and I spent the last two nights of our Big Island vacation here to access Hawai'i Volcano National Park and Hilo. The property is "off the beaten path" and provides an amazingly memorable experience with a very comfortable homelike experience. I appreciated the communication with Joshua and Geneva that made the entire experience seamless. A beautiful and delicious fruit basket was provided on the kitchen and the entire kitchen is stocked with various food items as well as delicious coffee. One thing that stood out for me was how sustainable the property is, relying on a rain water catchment system for water supply. I can't recommend it enough and can't recommend Joshua and Geneva as wonderful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This home was featured in Discovery's "Building Off the Grid Series" which made it interesting and unique. This was the most well-stocked place I have every stayed as they had everything a person could need, including food!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Volcano Home

Truly beautiful off grid home with all you need for a comfortable, peaceful stay! The welcome fruit and goodies was a special surprise and very much appreciated! Just a short drive to Volcano National Park which enabled us to see it at night as well as during the day. Really enjoyed the stargazing in the beautiful, clear night sky. The beds were super comfy! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024