Hale Mauna Loa Upper Level with shared Hot Tub

We had stayed at this property before and loved it. Our friends loved being in the trees. We were looking forward to using the hot tub but unfortunately it was under repairs . Will definitely be back.

We really enjoyed our stay at Mauna Loa! The home was very private, comfortable and peaceful. The proximity to Volcano National Park it was only a 6 minute drive- made it convenient to take breaks and for an easy drive to catch the sunrise over the volcanos. The owner, Bud, and his dog Lizzy are really engaging to chat with but also respect your privacy if you prefer. We loved soaking in the hot tub at the end of our days spent hiking.

We stayed with our three kids and had a great time! While some of the carpet and finishings are a bit worn, the great spaces made up for it. The hot tub was great after hiking at the national park all day, the deck was huge and amazing for grilling dinner, and the gardens made for a very unique rainforest feel to the whole stay!

We loved our stay at this property and wish we would have stayed longer. Plenty of space for everyone and a gorgeous deck overlooking the lush gardens and foliage. We had a dip in the hot tub and met the very nice owner. The location in proximity to Volcanoes National Park was amazing - literally minutes.

This is an absolutely lovely home in the jungle, with lots of wood and high ceilings. The big lanai is a beautiful spot to relax. The house is spacious, with a nice kitchen and dining area. It would be perfect for a family or 2 or even 3 couples. And it is close to Volcano National Park. One thing to remember is that it gets gold in the jungle at night. The gas fire place warms up the living space, but bedrooms can be cold, so bring warm jammies.

Our family really enjoyed all of the common room space, and especially evenings on the large deck around the gas fire pit.

Great access to Volcanoes National Park to allow early morning hikes when exposed areas are still cool, or evening sky-watching (or lava viewing--though not currently active in April 2024). Enjoyed spacious kitchen and plenty of sleeping/lounging room for children and in-law who joined trip. Lots of outside lounging space protected from April showers. Propane stove and fire-pit amenities were much appreciated to warm up in morning and cook in evening, and large screened windows allowed for quick cool-down after mid-day sun heating.

This house is very comfortable and is surrounded with trees and plants. It’s like living in the jungle! The location is so peaceful and beautiful and very close to the volcano national park. We enjoyed the large, covered deck and fire pit in the chilly mornings as we started the day. The indoor propane fireplace was also very cozy. This is a great place to stay and perfect for 6 people.

The only regret i have about our stay is that with all the exploring we did at the volcano, we really didn’t have time to linger on the deck. The outside deck was worth every penny of the rental….surrounded by trees, lots of seating, a firepit and the background sounds of birds and frogs. It felt like we were in a treehouse. The house was well stocked and perfect for our needs. Thank you!

Beautiful location, with Bob the host meeting us and introducing the accommodation. An oasis in the rain forest, perfect for what we were looking for. Everything you need is provided, and the hot tub topped it, listening to the coqui frogs! Recommended, thank you Bob!

Loved the gardens and the gorgeous covered lanai (patio). The unit was spacious and the proximity to Volcano NP was amazing! The beds were comfortable. The very minimal kitchen equipment made it hard to make dinner (ie-no large frying pan, etc) and the light coloured carpet was quite stained throughout which lead to a feeling of it being dirty. Easy fixes would make this place 5 stars.

Close to Volcano National Park, very clean and spacious, a perfect place to stay when visiting the national park.

This property was as described and in a rain forest. the unit was very clean and functional. Host was helpful before and after check in.

Positives: --The location is perfect for anyone visiting Volcanoes National Park. --The deck is lovely. The grill is great and very clean.--The kitchen is old and there is no dishwasher but it is otherwise very well-equipped.Negatives:--The house is musty and smells absolutely terrible. There are dehumidifiers in every room. --The carpet is old and stained.--The furniture and bedding is very old. The blankets were musty.--There is a washer and a dryer in the unit but they are secured with locks. There is a laundromat in town but it is not nice and quite inconvenient.--Not the worst place but the musty, moldy smell is overpowering.

Very well maintained property. A lot of room. Felt like we are in the jungle. Allows us to visit the Volcano National Park with a lot of flexbility by staying so close.

We called this place our Rainforest Tree House. Such a beautiful location. The owner was very sweet to work with. The house was clean and well taken care of. Our hardest issue were the stairs, but we managed. Our only other complaint is that we couldn’t stay longer!

Very good directions. The home was very clean and comfortable. Beautiful gardens.

The location is great to visit Volcano National Park and Hilo. The house could use some TLC which did not come across in the supplied pictures. It has more of a cottage feel. There were cobwebs on the lights and corners of the room. The carpet was old and stained. The washrooms and kitchen could use updated fixtures. And the beds were quite old with little support. The communication from the owner was good. The live in person on the lower level was friendly and helpful, but the ukulele playing at 6am was not appreciated.

Nice jungle setting. Great pool table! Good inside except the bathroom smelled bad as there was a leak around the toilet and the laminate floor was water soaked and the room smelled bad. When we stripped beds , the mattress protector in the back bedroom had huge urine and small blood stains .

The house was great. Clean and well stocked with kitchen and bathroom needs. Close to the Village and to the Park.

We visit the Big Island every year and stay in Kona. We usually make a trip or sometimes two to Volcanoes NP and decided this year we just wanted to stay there for a few days and avoid the long drive! And we are glad we did. It is a different climate, especially in December being near 4,500ft elevation. It rained most of the time we were there (that's why there is a rain forest!! ;))and it never got above 60 degrees, but we loved it and loved the house. The interior of the house was open and very warm with wood interior and cathedral ceilings. It was very comfortable for our family. The unit it basically the second floor of the house and the first floor was occupied but we hardly knew it. We enjoyed sitting inside and seeing the rain come down. The house is in the forest and you can't see any other houses. But you can see the beautiful vegetation and Hawaiian flowers growing wild around the house. But even better than the house itself is the huge bright covered deck, which we loved. We spent much of our time in the house sitting on the deck next to the firepit, listening to all of the bird sounds.(And we had no bugs!!) . The house was only a few minutes drive to the National Park and the village of Volcano. And even though it rained, we still did our hiking (we're from Seattle so we don't really notice it). Finally, Danielle is very easy to work with and friendly. We plan on staying again on our next trip.

Great location. We felt like we were in a tree house.

Large and comfortable spot. Great location to visit the park. The setting in the forest is really cool we even saw wild boar in the yard. Some noise from the owner downstairs is the only negative. The property manager is very responsive and professional.

Very spacious with beautiful surroundings. A true get away into the Hawaiian rain forest.

We stayed with our three kids and had a great time! While some of the carpet and finishings are a bit worn, the great spaces made up for it. The hot tub was great after hiking at the national park all day, the deck was huge and amazing for grilling dinner, and the gardens made for a very unique rainforest feel to the whole stay!

We enjoyed everything about the house and the location was perfect for visiting volcano national Park. Choices of restaurants and grocery stores is limited. Would’ve liked to known that we were living above somebody. That was not made clear and I learned it from the reviews. House has lovely scenery, only one TV and no cable. We were busy sightseeing most of the days and so it was not a big problem.

This is an absolutely lovely home in the jungle, with lots of wood and high ceilings. The big lanai is a beautiful spot to relax. The house is spacious, with a nice kitchen and dining area. It would be perfect for a family or 2 or even 3 couples. And it is close to Volcano National Park. One thing to remember is that it gets gold in the jungle at night. The gas fire place warms up the living space, but bedrooms can be cold, so bring warm jammies.

Our family really enjoyed all of the common room space, and especially evenings on the large deck around the gas fire pit.

One night stay after a day at Volcanoes National Park. Close enough to the park that we went back in the morning for a few hours before check-out at 11:00. Very roomy for 6 adults with comfy beds and very clean. We thoroughly enjoyed the lanai with the propane fire on table. We felt like we were in the jungle! It had everything we needed and we would have been happy to stay longer if our schedule allowed.

So close to Volcano National Park! Great location, you feel like your in the middle of the rain forest. Pictures are accurate. Has everything you need!

Love the upstairs covered balcony, and thefloor layout. I was worried about the lack of a/c, but it really cools off at night. Nightime birds can be a loud so bring earplugs if an issue. Great communication with manager. Highly recommend

This property was as described and in a rain forest. the unit was very clean and functional. Host was helpful before and after check in.

We really enjoyed our stay at Mauna Loa! The home was very private, comfortable and peaceful. The proximity to Volcano National Park it was only a 6 minute drive- made it convenient to take breaks and for an easy drive to catch the sunrise over the volcanos. The owner, Bud, and his dog Lizzy are really engaging to chat with but also respect your privacy if you prefer. We loved soaking in the hot tub at the end of our days spent hiking.

We did not stay there because Danielle Barro double-booked the property even though I reserved it and paid for it 13 months in advance. I had communicated with her the week of our stay. I called after 4 PM the day of checkin and she hesitated and said “this hardly ever happens” and then tried to blame it on me because I hadn’t booked directly with her. I told her I had the confirmation fromVRBO but she said she has properties listed on multiple sites. I said I had just flown 5000 miles and asked her where our group of five people were supposed to stay. Danielle offered to try to find a place but it wouldn’t be in Volcano and I told here I didn’t trust anything she would do. After many calls, we found a place that was more than double what we paid for the VRBO. So, I do not plan to trust the VRBO bookings

Our family of 4 (kids age 8 and 11) has been visiting a bunch of national parks lately, and this location was at least as convenient as any of the ‘in-the-park’ lodges we’ve stayed at, but way nicer. It’s less than 5 minutes from the park entrance/visitor’s center. It felt very private, like we were alone in the middle of the rainforest. We loved relaxing on the covered balcony next to the fire pit while the rain came down around us. There was more than enough room for the 4 of us (6 adults would be comfortable). The host was very responsive, and checking out was a piece of cake. We would absolutely stay here again.

We came in late and left early wish we had more time at this wonderful property. The host and cute dog were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend

The location is great to visit Volcano National Park and Hilo. The house could use some TLC which did not come across in the supplied pictures. It has more of a cottage feel. There were cobwebs on the lights and corners of the room. The carpet was old and stained. The washrooms and kitchen could use updated fixtures. And the beds were quite old with little support. The communication from the owner was good. The live in person on the lower level was friendly and helpful, but the ukulele playing at 6am was not appreciated.

First of all I was really looking forward to getting away from a fast paced and hurried life in Honolulu and was looking forward to a QUIET and PEACEFUL time at this beautiful rainforest looking home for a couple days. We certainly did. NOT get that! Check in was sketchy because I DID NOT get directions on how to get into the house before I had to call and ask! The property manager claims she sent it to me earlier but I had NOT RECEIVED THE INFORMATION. I have proof of this. I didn’t get the direction's until I made a call to her just before 3;00 pm. She claims she sent it to me but I had been checking my email at least 2 days before all the way up to the 3:00 checkin time. She sent it to me after I called and said I didn’t get it. Then on our first full day there, May 16 after returning from an early morning hike in volcano we were hoping to take a peaceful nap (2:30 pm) because we had plans to meet friends for dinner. There was someone on the property sawing wood and nail pounding making a fence right when we were looking forward to the peaceful time we came there in the first place! Noise continued for hours and as a result we could not rest! The worst experience! Never again!

Beautiful property. Gorgeous covered deck. Property manager was terrific with communication. Less than five minutes to the entrance of Volcano National Park. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay.

Unique and comfortable, very close to Volcano National Park. Owner was very responsive. Would recommend highly.

Close to Volcano National Park, very clean and spacious, a perfect place to stay when visiting the national park.

We had a wonderful stay at Hale Mauna Loa. It was serene and pretty spacious. It was only a short drive away from the national park, which was super convenient. The property is a little older, but maintained well. We would recommend getting all your groceries before checking in since Foodland is a 20-30 minute drive. We recommend staying here.

A very nice property for the 4 of us for one night. Less than 5 min from the entrance to Volcano National Park. Not as walkable of an area as we'd hoped (for restaurants and what not) but what it lacks in that it makes up for in beautiful and quiet location. Open the windows in the evening and you're in for a symphony of frogs and birds and who knows what. There are some very simple improvements that would make this a 5 star property (better TV and wifi set-ups, fixing up the pool table, rehabbing the bathroom, getting the hot tub back working) but if you're looking for practical and affordable and convenient to the park, this is a great pick.

Great value, very close to Volcano NP.

We enjoyed everything about the house and the location was perfect for visiting volcano national Park. Choices of restaurants and grocery stores is limited. Would’ve liked to known that we were living above somebody. That was not made clear and I learned it from the reviews. House has lovely scenery, only one TV and no cable. We were busy sightseeing most of the days and so it was not a big problem.

Very well maintained property. A lot of room. Felt like we are in the jungle. Allows us to visit the Volcano National Park with a lot of flexbility by staying so close.

Great access to Volcanoes National Park to allow early morning hikes when exposed areas are still cool, or evening sky-watching (or lava viewing--though not currently active in April 2024). Enjoyed spacious kitchen and plenty of sleeping/lounging room for children and in-law who joined trip. Lots of outside lounging space protected from April showers. Propane stove and fire-pit amenities were much appreciated to warm up in morning and cook in evening, and large screened windows allowed for quick cool-down after mid-day sun heating.

What a beautiful location just outside playing volcano park entrance

So close to Volcano National Park! Great location, you feel like your in the middle of the rain forest. Pictures are accurate. Has everything you need!

Very cozy home with everything we needed for our stay. So close to the national park we could rush there in 5 minutes when we saw te volcano was erupting. Downstairs resident nice older gentleman with small dog we enjoyed visiting with. Future guests may appreciate knowing there is a dog downstairs in case that is an issue, it was not for us at all.

Loved the gardens and the gorgeous covered lanai (patio). The unit was spacious and the proximity to Volcano NP was amazing! The beds were comfortable. The very minimal kitchen equipment made it hard to make dinner (ie-no large frying pan, etc) and the light coloured carpet was quite stained throughout which lead to a feeling of it being dirty. Easy fixes would make this place 5 stars.

Gorgeous views of the surrounding jungle flora from every room. The kitchen is small with no oven but does have a small two burner hot plate which we used to cook our meals along with the microwave. The dining and living areas are spacious and have puzzles games and cooks along with a large tv. Bedrooms are comfortable and there is no mildew or musty smell as there are dehumidifiers in the rooms. Pool table needs some love as the cues had no tips. Refrigerator is not strapped is on a box and tends to fall forward. Other than that everything was perfect. Even has a parking port which is helpful if it’s raining to load and unload. Nice property we would stay again.

This property was as described and in a rain forest. the unit was very clean and functional. Host was helpful before and after check in.

Positives: --The location is perfect for anyone visiting Volcanoes National Park. --The deck is lovely. The grill is great and very clean.--The kitchen is old and there is no dishwasher but it is otherwise very well-equipped.Negatives:--The house is musty and smells absolutely terrible. There are dehumidifiers in every room. --The carpet is old and stained.--The furniture and bedding is very old. The blankets were musty.--There is a washer and a dryer in the unit but they are secured with locks. There is a laundromat in town but it is not nice and quite inconvenient.--Not the worst place but the musty, moldy smell is overpowering.

This is an absolutely lovely home in the jungle, with lots of wood and high ceilings. The big lanai is a beautiful spot to relax. The house is spacious, with a nice kitchen and dining area. It would be perfect for a family or 2 or even 3 couples. And it is close to Volcano National Park. One thing to remember is that it gets gold in the jungle at night. The gas fire place warms up the living space, but bedrooms can be cold, so bring warm jammies.

Great access to Volcanoes National Park to allow early morning hikes when exposed areas are still cool, or evening sky-watching (or lava viewing--though not currently active in April 2024). Enjoyed spacious kitchen and plenty of sleeping/lounging room for children and in-law who joined trip. Lots of outside lounging space protected from April showers. Propane stove and fire-pit amenities were much appreciated to warm up in morning and cook in evening, and large screened windows allowed for quick cool-down after mid-day sun heating.

This house is very comfortable and is surrounded with trees and plants. It’s like living in the jungle! The location is so peaceful and beautiful and very close to the volcano national park. We enjoyed the large, covered deck and fire pit in the chilly mornings as we started the day. The indoor propane fireplace was also very cozy. This is a great place to stay and perfect for 6 people.

This property was just as expected, just little outdated

The only regret i have about our stay is that with all the exploring we did at the volcano, we really didn’t have time to linger on the deck. The outside deck was worth every penny of the rental….surrounded by trees, lots of seating, a firepit and the background sounds of birds and frogs. It felt like we were in a treehouse. The house was well stocked and perfect for our needs. Thank you!

So close to Volcano National Park! Great location, you feel like your in the middle of the rain forest. Pictures are accurate. Has everything you need!