1 Mile Away from Volcano National Park

I wish other reviews for this property would have communicated how TINY this place is - because I would have never booked it if I knew how small it was. My husband & I stayed here and we each had 1 standard/large piece of luggage & we each had 1 carry on size luggage. There is literally NO room for luggage in this cottage. The pics of this place showed a nice bathroom and that is what sold me on this place - but the bathroom is the biggest square footage of the whole place. They jammed a queen size bed into a tight space - the bed is surrounded by 3 walls - only 1 side of the bed isn’t enclosed by a wall. So that means to get into the far side of the bed you have to crawl to the other side & to get out of bed you have to crawl on top of the other person to get out - because there is no room to walk around the bed. There is literally NO space to open a piece of luggage unless you use the bed, close it back up, and stand it vertical to store it in the small kitchen area. There is no bedroom - this is just a large bathroom & small kitchen. Our 4 pieces of luggage had to stand up in the kitchen - taking up ALL the space in the kitchen. The cottage is old, windows don’t close all the way, and the shower, although nice - is freezing cold bc it’s an open shower and there is no heat in this place besides a small space heater in the kitchen. Be prepared to carry your luggage 100ft to this place bc it’s a gravel path to enter & you can’t roll your luggage.

The stay was perfect! The cottage was quiet and cozy. We will stay there again next year!

Great location, really cool place. Bedroom is tight, but the place is very functional, the garden is gorgeous and coll art gallery. Location is perfect for park.

Out of 5 stars I would give it 6. This is a cozy private rustic cabin on a gorgeous 3 acre sculpture garden nestled in the rain forest. It was built over 18 years by the owner, prominent local artist Ira Ono. The front of the property has his art gallery and shop, as well as a one room vegetarian restarant open on weekends. The food was outstanding and we arent even vegetarians. The entrance to the national park is under 5 minutes, and the Hilo airport is only 45 minutes if you want to take a helicopter tour of the volcanos (recommended). We stayed there 4 days and it was the highlight of our honeymoon.

The property was clean and well-stocked with coffee, tea, and breakfast goodies. The beautiful spa bath is a surprising contrast to the rustic style of the rest of the cottage. There were several welcoming touches, including beautiful tropical flowers. The cottage is small, and though it would probably be fine for one person or a couple who travels light, we found it a bit small for two older people. We had to put our big suitcases back in the car, taking out the things we needed first. Also, the bed is against the wall, and the person on the inside couldn’t get out of bed without disturbing the other person. On the whole, the location and thoughtful touches make this a nice property, but it may be better suited to a single guest or a couple who travels with small bags and that doesn’t have to get up multiple times in the night.

The studio part of this place was not as described mit was smaller than my bathroom at home so not even 200 sqft. We walked in saw the place and quickly realized it wasn’t going to work . Message the host never heard back . The bed can only be accessed on one side so one of us would be climbing over the other one to get in or out of bed ,I’ m in my fifty’s and that is not something I want to have to do . The bathroom was big as described but is wasted space . Only 2 wooden kitchen chairs and one cushion chair to set on . Left over food in mini fridge, no room for closet in mini closet . Overall I wish they would have taken a picture of the bed area and that would have save me a lot time and money . So we never brought in our things w lock the place up , texted the host/or owner that we couldn’t use rental and left drove 1 1/2 hrs back to Kona to find a place to stay last minute . This is the first time in my life I had to leave a rental like this .

As advertised and more! It was a shame we didn't have time to thoroughly explore their beautiful grounds and giftshop. I told my wife about the highly rated vegetation cafe and she said, well I'm not a vegetarian.. Then she tried the tiny fresh baked loaf of sweet bread they kindly left in the fridge(perfect after volcano viewing snack), Then when I asked How about now?. She replied I think I might be a vegetarian!. Delicious! Thanks again for a wonderful stay!

The best experience that I have had ever, the owner was great to deal with and was very helpful and welcoming. I hope to return real soon.

This cottage is like a dream come true! It’s so lush and beautiful! It’s well equipped with more than just the necessities. We didn’t have a chance to visit the cafe, but the host provided sweet bread, yogurt, coffee, and milk/juice in the fridge. The heater was necessary since we visited during the rainy season. The host took great care to reduce humidity and the impact of being in a rainforest as much as possible. The shower is to die for!

It’s a beautiful place to stay in rustic Volcano.my husband and I slept well loved the grounds and the host. The cottage is small meant for outside enjoyment but you’ll love it. Cabin in paradise.

This is a small beautiful cottage on a beautiful piece of property with many gardens with a Japanese theme. The windows are so clean you would think there is no glass. Very close to Volcanoe National Park which was a primary reason we booked. Old Volcanoe road is an artist community with many galleries showcasing local artist such as Ira ono.

It is and amazing little venue, quaint with everything you need. The host is extremely nice and accommodating. I would highly recommend this place, understanding it is small but quaint .Highly recommend

Quiet, private cottage for 2. Very close to Volcano Natl park. Also convenient to Hilo airport. Lots of little touches, fruit, yogurt, fresh bread and milk in fridge. Books and dvds for rainy days. Not fancy, but clean and well appointed, at a reasonable price. Would stay again.

This cottage was the perfect place for a restful stay. It was surrounded by beautiful gardens and an amazing art gallery. Minutes from Volcano National Park and some good local restaurants.