Volcano Places Laukapu Forest Cottage

Good place to stay while visiting Volcanos NP. Less than 10 minutes from the park entrance. About 45 minutes to Hilo.Well furnished and equipped. Friendly host lives next door.One issue for us was the lack of heat. Elevation is almost 4000 feet, and it was getting into the 50s F at night. Around 60 F inside when we woke up in the mornings. We are wimps, and that was a bit cool for us. There is a space heater, but it was only raising the temperature a few degrees. There is also a mattress heater on the bed that really helped!

Super friendly people own this amazing place. Ideal location if you’re going to the park. The architecture of the building is pretty impressive!

The host is very nice and welcoming, she had a very nice bed warmer on due to the cold temperature. It is such a cozy and beautiful place. It is a seven minute drive to the national park. It is super clean and has such a peaceful vibe due to its japanese architecture and the beautiful location that it is in.

Such a beautiful property and wonderful host! The location is perfect for experiencing the national park and the surrounding Volcano area. We loved the scenery and wildlife.

Kathryn & Kenneth’s spectacular property is not to be missed! Hand crafted Usonian/Japanese/ Arts & Crafts design is like zen retreat in the forest. Ohi’a trees with honey creepers sing all around you. Minutes from HVNP and the adorable Volcano Village. Maholo!

The place was beautiful and cozy! And the host was very knowledgeable about the area.

Very welcoming; most adorable cottage; private!

A beautiful property close to Volcano NP. Kathryn was welcoming and informative but not intrusive. A very well supplied and comfortable rental.

A wonderful cottage in the rainforest. Very comfortable, cozy, clean and accommodating. The location is perfect. Quiet and convenient. Just a short drive down the scenic road to the volcano. The host was thoughtful, hospitable, gracious, informative and very welcoming. This is the place to stay for a fun trip to the beautiful big island of Hawaii!

Lovely cottage in the middle of volcanoes rainforest. A very comfortable and relaxing place to serve as a home base while exploring the park. Appreciate all Kathryn's assistance before and during our stay. Hope to return in the future.

A truly memorable, magical place. Well equipped with everything we needed. The heated bed was an especially nice touch. Really appreciated the incredibly thorough, detailed information about the area provided ahead of our stay. Perfect base for exploring Volcanoes NP. Only wish we could have stayed longer!

We had such a wonderful stay. The home is beautifully built, well maintained and we felt right at home. The host gave so many great recommendations and showed how much she cared from our arrival to departure. We highly recommend this home and stay in Volcano being so close to Kīlauea was great. We loved being in the quiet mountains and enjoyed our time around the home with peaceful outdoor space as well. We hope to return again one day!

This cottage did not disappoint. It looked even prettier in person. It was well stocked and super convenient to Volcanoes National Park. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will recommend to others.

We had a lovely time staying at LFC. Kathryn is a great and communicative host. Be prepared to get the best sleep of your life with the rain drops falling on the roof.

Awesome….incomparable. Highly recommended…..in fact, not to be missed, especially if you love Volcanoes Hawaii National Park. Kathryn is beyond wonderful.

The cottage is a large studio apartment in the jungle of the town of Volcano. It’s only 5 minutes from the entrance to Volcano NP. The cottage has special craftsman construction. There is a full kitchen, a dining nook, and a comfortable king bed. Catherine is helpful, available, and welcoming. I would stay here again!

This is an absolutely adorable cabin nestled in the woods. From the covered wooden walkway to the perfectly appointed and well stocked cozy cabin itself, we were ecstatic. The owners live next door and are the most wonderful people I’ve encountered. Communication could not be better. Everything from silverware to bedding to electronics are top notch. And the location, 5 minutes from the national park entrance is fantastic. Thank you Kathryn!

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the cottage. The hosts were communicative and took care of everything we needed. The space is well-stocked, and it was lovely getting to listen to a thunderstorm while we were happy and dry inside. I'd recommend this place to anyone visiting VNP!

beautifully built place in Volcano giving access to the town, the park and then nearby to black sand beaches, coffee, Hilo, etc the setting is in the forest with a beautifully built building that is quiet and peaceful. Host interactions are top notch and super friendly and informative.

Just our luck to be stuck here during Tropical Storm Hone. This property is a jewel. With 11 inches of rain the first night it kept us safe and warm. Kathryn and Kenneth have put a lot of detail into this cottage. They're great hosts. Thanks for the stay. John and Serena.

Easy check-in, lots of communication with the host. This was exactly as I expected it to be. It was a peaceful stay in a beautifully crafted cottage. To us it felt like “glamping” with a small kitchen and washer and dryer. We slept very well with the nature sounds all around us. If we ever came back to the big island. I would definitely stay again. Thai made our day at the volcano national park very easy and convenient.

We wanted to stay close to the volcano on the Big Island. We found this property and decided to stay here. The host is very accommodating and has a wealth of information to share about the island. She is very pleasant and responsive. We would stay here again.

This was the most gorgeous cabin! Lots of natural light with many, many windows and skylights. The cabin was filled with everything you could possibly need including sunscreen, toiletries, condiments, ice, and lots of extras! Also the hostess is the nicest lady! Highly recommend!