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Features
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SKI
Close To Skiing -
PETS
No Pets Allowed -
BEACH
Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach -
DINING
Dining Table -
SAFETY
Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property) -
BEDROOM
2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided -
GENERAL
Unit Size: 900 Sq Ft (84 Sq M) -
KITCHEN
Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster -
LAUNDRY
Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer -
PARKING
Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available -
INTERNET
Free WiFi -
OUTDOORS
Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio -
BATHROOMS
1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided -
LANGS SPOKEN
English Indonesian Spanish -
THINGS TO DO
Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Privileges Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Water Sports Equipment -
ENTERTAINMENT
Books DVD Player Music Library Stereo Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service -
LIVING SPACES
Living Room -
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
In A Rural Location In A Village In The City Center Near A Hospital Near A Zoo -
SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES
Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board Phone -
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY
1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking
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Jake
Submitted Dec 6, 2025
Stayed Nov 26, 2025Such a wonderful place that was more than accommodating! Beautiful fresh fruit trees on the property too! My wife and I took our 2 younger boys and stayed here for 4 days. It was amazing! The house and the host were very accommodating and they even added some personal touches to your stay! We'll definitely be back soon!
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William
Submitted Feb 1, 2024
Stayed Jan 10, 2024Hawaiian rain forest experience.
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Thuy
Submitted Sep 22, 2022
Stayed Sep 15, 2022This cottage was a tropical paradise for our stay on Hilo side of Puna Island. We enjoyed its well equipped kitchen - spice rack, coffee maker, blender…- nice decor rooms, especially the lush green front / backyard, and sounds of frogs at nights, rain drops on the roof…No AC but with open windows in the evening the temp cool down, comfortable. There was evening local farmer market near by too in case you miss anything from Hilo one. The Malama market got all food items we needed during the stay. Note: The market just moved into a new location not in Subway corner.
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Mandy
Submitted Jun 6, 2022
Stayed May 23, 2022Excellent stay! Clear check-in instructions from the host, the house was extremely clean - from bedsheets to bath towels to kitchen sink. All the drawers in the kitchen were labeled, super organized. The host provided suggestions for local fav eats, hiking trials, and tourist attractions which we found very useful. It’s a hidden gem! Highly recommend.
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Sharon S.
Submitted Mar 7, 2026
Stayed Jan 31, 2026The kitchen was amazing. It was very well stocked. Everything was fantastic. I’m 76 years old and this was the BEST vacation I’ve ever had. Looking forward to booking for next year.
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Dianne C.
Submitted Feb 10, 2026
Stayed Jan 25, 2026Enjoyed this little bit of heaven again, and hope for more time here In The future!
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Kerianne B.
Submitted Jan 16, 2026
Stayed Dec 31, 2025Just as described, lots of stuff to use, very comfortable
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Robert M.
Submitted Nov 21, 2025
Stayed Nov 12, 2025There were 2 tv's and a few movies to watch. Some books for reading as well.
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Alaina V.
Submitted Nov 12, 2025
Stayed Nov 6, 2025The property was amazing. The house was very clean and well stocked. The location was perfect. Sadly we had to cut our stay short but the host was very quick to respond and very easy to work with.
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Diana N.
Submitted Nov 5, 2025
Stayed Oct 29, 2025Matt provides an excellent stay! There was absolutely nothing that was lacking. Everything has been so well thought out. Mango was one of the best hostess that greeted us everyday. We will definitely be back to the Rainforest Cottage!
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Jessica E.
Submitted Oct 12, 2025
Stayed Oct 1, 2025Absolutely beautiful place to stay, very private and loved the outdoor shower. We would return again.
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Andre R.
Submitted Oct 2, 2025
Stayed Sep 23, 2025The entire property is ideal for a tropical vacation. Not necessarily a Hawaii vacation. It was about 45 min from Kilauea, an hour from a swimmable beach, 5 minutes from Fissure 8 (private property in spots), and 25 min from the ocean. The worst part of the house was Kilauea didn’t erupt! I don’t blame Matt but I think he could’ve done something to help it erupt. All pictures were taken within 45 min of the house. One thing I didn’t take pictures of: the fruit trees! The strawberry guava tree is right in front of the house and they were so good! I ate some every morning for breakfast. Matt has supplies for the house, for the beach, for everything. It’s like going to your family’s house where they know everything to do so they prepare for it vs a hotel. Last but not least…the greatest treasure of the house, Mango!
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Submitted Sep 26, 2025
Stayed Sep 19, 2025First Madame Mango (cat) is a great ambassador for the property. From the first day, she would greet us upon arrival. The instructions Matt gave us led us right to the property. Grounds - It was quiet, very green, beautiful grounds and a cacophony of birds singing us to sleep at night. We were able to pick and eat some of the fruit on the property. Very peaceful walking the grounds and taking pictures. House - The bedrooms were very comfortable and clean. Loved sitting on the patio at night with of course Mango’s company. The outdoor shower was so great! Just a beautiful place. Host - Matt was very responsive and we literally lacked for nothing while we were there. All in all i would certainly stay there again.
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Mindy L.
Submitted Sep 23, 2025
Stayed Sep 16, 2025What a wonderful jungle escape! We had a great time at the rainforest cottage! Everything we needed was there! It is so secluded and the outdoor shower is unbelievable! Everything was clean and neatly organized and we felt right at home. We so enjoyed Mango the cat. He is so sweet and lovable, and just a joy to be around. Thank you so much for letting us partake of your fruit trees and your property. The 3 nights we were there were just wonderful. I can’t say enough. You will not be disappointed if you rent this cottage for your stay on the big island. A
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Jennifer E.
Submitted Sep 2, 2025
Stayed Aug 23, 2025We very much enjoyed the comfort of the Rain Forest Cottage during our week of exploring the island. The home had everything we needed for preparing most of our meals at the cottage. The bedroom was spacious with a comfortable bed. Many resources about the area and the island were available as well. We enjoyed walking the property and enjoying the beautiful foliage and trees - wish more of the fruits would have been ready to pick, but we quite enjoyed fresh lemons. We also appreciated the outdoor shower, allowing views of nature and avoiding humidity in the house. Would definitely stay here again!
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Nicholas T.
Submitted Aug 18, 2025
Stayed Aug 7, 2025Stayed here for a week in August, family of four from WA state. This is an awesome property and great experience staying on the big island’s east side!!!Matt the property manager was great to deal with and everything with the house and property was quite enjoyable. The house has everything you need, and the outdoor shower is amazing. Thanks again Matt, it was a pleasure!!
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Brittni H.
Submitted Aug 8, 2025
Stayed Jul 24, 2025Our stay was amazing! Nice, quiet and clean house. Mango the cat was awesome! Had fun looking for frogs at night.
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Carmen L.
Submitted Jun 14, 2025
Stayed May 28, 2025Overall I really liked and would recommend this rental. It was perfect for our family of four. Kids stayed in one bedroom and us in the other. We are used to a smaller house and one bath, so none of that was an issue. The outdoor shower was utilized every night and was a great experience. My fault for not realizing there wasn't AC but you do not need it and I'm glad we didn't have it. The frogs and nightly rains and island breezes were amazing. I didn't think I've slept better in my life. Beds and pillows are so comfy, I wrote Matt after we left and ordered the same pillows before we got home. Downsides are that the place needs slight updates, IMO. Overall it is a nice place and I would stay again; but you can tell that maintenance gets delayed slightly due to our of state ownership, probably. And be prepared to drive 35 min minimum to get to Hilo. More depending on day and time. The price is right though, and Matt has everything you need. I haven't stayed at a better stocked VRBO yet. If you are a coffee lover though, bring your own or buy the good stuff from a local place when you get to the Big Island.
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Dick M.
Submitted May 13, 2025
Stayed May 7, 2025We enjoyed this home so much and we were sad to leave. When we first saw the place from the outside we were skeptical, but as soon as we went inside we were very pleased. It is so clean, decorated beautifully and had everything we would need. A quiet little paradise. We loved sitting out on the porch in nature. A sweet little cat would join us. We will recommend this to our friends. paradise.
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Joshua G.
Submitted Apr 29, 2025
Stayed Apr 22, 2025Was a great place and all we expected.
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Laura L.
Submitted Apr 15, 2025
Stayed Apr 10, 2025The grounds needed a little cleaning up, mowing.
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Renate K.
Submitted Apr 9, 2025
Stayed Apr 4, 2025Matt , we thank you for your hospitality. We had a wonderful stay in your loving furnished and well equipped rainforest cottage. Mango the cat makes our stay additional funny.We would love to come back on our next stay on Big Island.
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Heath T.
Submitted Apr 3, 2025
Stayed Mar 25, 2025It’s a great home in the jungle .I’ve rented it a couple times now and each time was perfect for what I needed .
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Tim P.
Submitted Mar 7, 2025
Stayed Mar 2, 2025Had an “erupting”experience. Spent time in National Park and saw quite a fireworks display right from Volcano House overlook Pāhoa met all of our dining needs and Uncle Robert’s was as advertised. Will stay again.
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Brent B.
Submitted Feb 4, 2025
Stayed Jan 25, 2025Nice quiet area. Enjoyed the orange and lemon trees. Birds, frogs and bugs were quite noisy but could barely be heard when the house was closed up. A gallon pitcher, funnel and juicer would be helpful.
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Laura L.
Submitted Jan 8, 2025
Stayed Jan 1, 2025Wonderful accomodations. 5***. Perfect location to see everything. Thank you.
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Donna Y.
Submitted Dec 3, 2024
Stayed Nov 21, 2024We loved this property! Very clean and well equipped with everything you can think of. Nicely situated to travel around the Island. Beautiful setting with fresh fruit from the trees on site. Comfortable beds. We would definitely book this property again!
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Jamie W.
Submitted Nov 4, 2024
Stayed Oct 19, 2024It was beautiful, peaceful. I enjoyed the nature sounds. I loved Mango, the cat. It was comfortable and had everything we needed. I couldn't have asked for anything better.
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John H.
Submitted Nov 2, 2024
Stayed Oct 26, 2024This was our second time renting the Rainforest house, we love the location. Was nice to see Mango the cat. Cant wait to stay there again next year.
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John J.
Submitted Oct 24, 2024
Stayed Oct 16, 2024Own vacant land in this subdivision and wanted to see what it was like here. Enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider this rental again.
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Susan C.
Submitted Oct 6, 2024
Stayed Sep 30, 2024Great location for what we had planned while on the East side of the Island. Not too far to stores and to the ocean to watch the waves. The cottage was well equipped and worked well for us. We loved the outdoor shower!! The host provided clear instructions and was easy to communicate with.
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Michael H.
Submitted Sep 16, 2024
Stayed Sep 5, 2024Great area, quiet. Beautiful property. Would definitely recommend.
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Doug R.
Submitted Aug 19, 2024
Stayed Aug 15, 2024Clean, quiet, private, relaxing.
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Monika S.
Submitted Aug 9, 2024
Stayed Aug 1, 2024Driving from airport to the Leilani estates had me a bit worried as it is not the most attractive area in between. However, once at the gate it felt like entering paradise. We were greeted by a lush and tropical setting and the nicely decorated house had everything one can hope for (no dishwasher). No rooster noises while we were there, but plenty of birds and at night frogs, which I found absolutely charming and melodious. The homeowner even provided earplugs, I guess in case one might be bothered by the beautiful nature sounds. Definitely not us. Unfortunately, no sandy beaches in walking distance or close by. The closest and easily accessible we found was in Hilo....or maybe we missed some? All in all we had a great time at the Rainforest retreat and can only recommend it to all fauna and flora lovers.
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Gail R.
Submitted Jul 25, 2024
Stayed Jul 19, 2024Beautiful property in secluded area. Comfort beds. Everything needed for a peaceful stay. Host was helpful and all was as listed. Would come again