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Hale Hubner rests in the heart of the lush fern rainforest of Volcano Village
Our house lies 2 miles from the Halema'uma'u crater at Kilauea's summit.
Enjoy the pine wood features and open floorplan with 20ft high vaulted ceilings
Sleep peacefully on comfortable memory foam mattress with hotel quality bedding
The bedroom has plenty of closet space, an electric fireplace and TV with DVD.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 470.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Volcano, HI
  • Volcano House
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kilauea Military Camp
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kilauea
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

8 minutes to Nat'l Park! Enjoy the sound of rain & birds in a peaceful retreat.

Hawaii Tax ID: 148-388-6592-01. Hawai'i County IDs: STVR 19-345382, NUC 19-287

Aloha! E komo mai. Welcome to our Hawaiʻi Island home, or hale (pronounced HA-LAY). Located in Volcano Village, and just minutes from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, we invite you to make our fully permitted house your home away from home during your next visit.

Hale Hubner Treehouse Cottage is perfect for friends, couples, and small groups or families that wish to experience the peaceful Volcano lifestyle at its best. We also offer a wonderful retreat for kama'aina looking to get away. Comfortably nestled in the lush hapu'u fern and ohia rainforest, you will find our location offers relaxing comfort and privacy all the while keeping you close to the variety nearby attractions the Big Island has to offer.

Our house is a cozy 750 sq ft studio-style custom-built 1 bed/1 bath that sleeps 2-4 people comfortably. The warm pine wood interior naturally juxtaposes the green views of lush vegetation visible from all the large picture windows throughout the house. A spacious lanai greets you as you exit the house, and provides excellent views of the vibrant stars during the dark evenings.

A master bed area is walled off for your privacy, and a queen-size futon in the main living area folds out to provide a second bed for additional travelers. The main living/sleeping area is located on the second level of the house and is only accessible by stairs; therefore, we are unfortunately not accessible for visitors with disabilities that prevent the climbing of steps. For families looking to stay with us, we prefer there be at least one adult per child, if possible.

Volcano is situated at 4000 ft elevation in ʻōhi'a and hapu'u rain forest. This means that the climate is not quite what most people expect when they think of Hawai'i. It is cooler in Volcano (upper 70's in daytime to 50's in evenings and even cooler during winter months), so bring some cooler weather clothes so that you don't miss out seeing the volcano at night. Also, bring a jacket or rain poncho so that you do not miss out on outdoor activities because of rain or random shower. We have electric heaters and heated mattress pads in the home, but Treehouse Cottage is best-heated by our large wood burning stove. If your stay will fall during December through February, and you are not sure about operating a wood stove or sensitive to cold climate, please reach out to me before booking or consider looking at our Fern Cottage, which is also in Volcano and has a gas stove for heating and is more insulated. We provide starters, kindling and wood to help you on the first night, especially if you are arriving later in the evening. There are stores in Volcano Village and in the National Park that have firewood and additional starters for sale. If you have any questions, please donʻt hesitate to reach out. We want you to have the best comfortable stay possible! We strive to provide a warm and inviting stress-free yet affordable alternative to the big resorts. We hope you like what you see here and choose Hale Hubner Treehouse Cottage for your next visit to the Big Island. If this property is unavailable, or if you're looking for more space for your party, consider taking a look at our other Volcano property (VRBO #1457205). Mahalo!

Keywords: Studio, Bungalow, Tree House, Hideaway, Refuge, Volcano Vacation Rental

Property manager

Matt Hubner
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised at all times
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
$50/pet. Pets not permitted on furniture.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number TA-148-388-6592-01, GE-148-388-6592-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Volcano

Located in Volcano, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Volcano Garden Arts and Volcano House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kīlauea Visitor Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Aloha Candy Company and Akatsuka Orchid Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Volcano, HI

What's nearby

  • Kilauea Iki Crater - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kīlauea Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Volcano House - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Kilauea Military Camp - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Kilauea - 8 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Volcano's Lava Rock Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thai Thai Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Volcano Garden Arts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Lighthouse Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Big O's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 8 minutes to Nat'l Park! Enjoy the sound of rain & birds in a peaceful retreat. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 8 minutes to Nat'l Park! Enjoy the sound of rain & birds in a peaceful retreat.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 8 minutes to Nat'l Park! Enjoy the sound of rain & birds in a peaceful retreat.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 8 minutes to Nat'l Park! Enjoy the sound of rain & birds in a peaceful retreat. located?

This family-friendly Volcano cottage is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cooper Center and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Aloha Candy Company and Thurston Lava Tube are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joly & Ingo Hoffmann /.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location close to N.P

Biggest advantage of the house is the short distance to the N.P. The house itself could be a little bit more cleaned. Also the bed is not very comfortable. But all in all we had a good time.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is very well fitted out
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Volcano Village Stay

The house was so beautiful, clean, organized, surrounded by trees, ferns and birds. Couldn’t have asked for more, the host thought of everything. Close to Volcano Nat’l Park. The best was we saw an eruption on our last night there!! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Treehouse near Volcano

The treehouse is a wonderful tropical retreat minutes from Volcanoes National Park. It is located in a quiet neighborhood where wild pheasants roam and the stars are lovely at night. The house itself is very comfortable, and it is easy to feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Volcano and Kono

Our stay at Volcano house was lovely. The house in in the perfect location. We spent a day touring the Hawaii Vanilla Farm, I highly recommend, and waterfalls. Then we spent 2 days exploring Volcano National Park. As listed, the park was very close. The house had a tropical cabin feel. It had everything we need. The host provided very detailed directions for everything, which i loved. Also, the host was very easy to communicate with the. My questions were answered very quickly. I would recommend this house. listed, the park was
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place Near Kilauea

It was easy to find (following host's directions, NOT GPS), clean, great amenities and plenty of space (for us 2).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kyle j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Solitude and Sleep!

Quiet and perfect! The rain sounds amazing on the roof! Off the beaten path but still super close to the NP!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

Amazing place. Such a fun, cabin type feel, in volcano. Host was responsive and so kind. Would recommend to anyone and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay when visiting Volcano National Park

Location, location, location is what gives it 5 stars in our mind. Pretty cool cabin, being raised as it is makes it seem you are staying in a jungle. Plenty of extra blankets and the wood stove works great. All of the basic necessities, clean and comfortable. Being so close to the park it allowed us to hike around during the day, go back to the cabin for dinner and a break and go back to the park later in the evening after dark to view the volcano off of devastation trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can't wait to stay again!

The listing is totally accurate, it's not fancy but it's clean, comfortable, well stocked, and a super fun experience. I have to note, that binder was the most comprehensive one I've ever seen. I was incredibly impressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

Well maintained property off the beaten path.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

House was clean and had everything that we needed for our two night stay. Once we found the house, it was an easy 5 minute drive to/from Volcano National Park entrance. Enjoyed having dinner at Volcano House, picking up lunch at Rico's Taco Shop and made-to-order subs at Kilauea General Store that we brought to the park. We will be back..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful setting

Amazing setting up in the ferns! And wonderfully detailed instructions for each gadget. Thank you for sharing your treehouse with us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home in the jungle

This house felt just like a tree house nestled in the jungle. We loved the small sleepy town of volcano, but also liked being just about 8 minutes from the volcano national park entrance. The house was very clean, cozy and yet spacious for just the two of us. We kicked off our honeymoon with three nights in this beautiful home so that we could explore volcano national park. We loved every minute of it. I would definitely recommend buying groceries in Hilo or Kona before you come, as restaurants are limited as well as places to get groceries.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just okay

We loved Volcano National Park. The house was okay. We stay in a lot of VRBO’s. This one was not the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orville D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

It was fantastic, very pleased with the property. If I had to make any suggestion it would be to have a portable fan available, it’s cool in the morning but sometimes muggy at bedtime :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect introduction to Hawaii

The house was great, everything was easy and it was close to the national park. We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quiet get-away!

We stayed here for a couple nights when we went to Volcanoes National Park. It was less than ten minutes to park entrance. We felt like we were staying in a treehouse in the jungle. Very peaceful and most of the time all we could hear were birds and frogs. We had one small problem with a GFI outlet tripping when we arrived, but we called the owner and it was taken care of that night. The kitchen was well stocked and the futon had a great mattress. Really enjoyed everything here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An experience worth repeating!

Staying in the treehouse was very memorable! Waking up to the lush fauna surrounding us and having breakfast on the lanai was very pleasant. The host did an incredible job explaining everything at the treehouse and communicating throughout our stay. We had no troubles and appreciate Matt sharing his unique space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy House in the Ferns

We enjoyed our stay at this interesting space. Matt has created a cozy and usable space with everything you might need to settle in. It is close to the National Park, so you can zip over to take in a hike or two, come back and eat lunch, and go again. We didn't watch TV, but the DVD library was impressive. We did use the bluetooth soundbar for music. The washer and dryer served us well, and there were ample kitchen utensils. And the price point made for a very reasonable stay. Matt was extremely responsive and helpful. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit in the woods by the Park!

Great communication with the owner, no issue with checkin! Owner provided a map to help find the place, which was helpful. The home is located in a semi-rural development near the park, so it can be tricky to navigate the narrow roads. There's a swing gate at the property with a combination lock on a chain, to give you an idea of the setting. The home is located a very short drive from the entrance to the park. We got up early every day and arrived before just about anybody else, which gave us a wonderful private experience. Highly recommended, especially the Kilauea Ike trail, which had us crossing the crater itself. It was a surreal experience. It's a woodsy house, and the area is very humid. The owner has a dehumidifier running through the day. Expect the home to be a bit cold and maybe a bit dank, because of the humidity, but it goes with the neighborhood. There's a wood burning stove and electric heaters for heating-up the home, and there's an electric blanket (mattress cover) on the bed which is quite nice. There's bottled water to drink, which was appreciated. Thank you for a great time in Volcano!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool Hideaway

This great little house on the outskirts of Volcano Village feels off the beaten track and yet very close to the entry to Volcanoes National Park. Huge windows and a deck allow you to see the giant ferns and trees that surround the property. The house is well-equipped and charmingly rustic. We were fortunate to have excellent weather for our visits of the park. We definitely recommend Treehouse Cottage for anyone looking to stay in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Matt Hubner

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We are Tara and Matt Hubner. We come from Texas but currently reside in Colorado. However, our hearts reside on the Big Island. We purchased our house in 2011 in hopes that we will live there permanently one day. We try to return as often as possible, but gladly open our home to you when we cannot be there to enjoy it.

Why they chose this property

The National Park and the volcanoes of the Big Island hold a special place in our hearts. We love all that the park has to offer in its natural wonders. The town of Volcano is nicely situated adjacent to the park, but there is also so much more to do nearby that it makes for the perfect location to enjoy the Big Island. We love the beaches and the snorkeling/diving all within the distance of a short drive. We love the diverse nature of the people of the area and the aloha spirit that they truly share with those who don't try and bring the mainland go-go-go attitude with them. We love the nearby markets that you can find on a daily basis. We also enjoy the shops and modern amenities of the nearby towns and Hilo. It's hard to beat the cool weather at 4000 ft elevation. So whether you're interested outdoor activities, peace and relaxation, or restaurants and shopping; there's everything one needs within just a quick drive from here. All this plus the fact that there are little to no crowds makes it our favorite place in the world!

What makes this property unique

One of our favorite things to do is drive out at night to the park. It's only a 10-15 minute drive to the crater rim from our house, and the views of the glowing caldera are mesmerizing. We try to go out every night that we can, and often there are people playing music or dancing hula for Madame Pele, and this makes it quite an experience. We've found that on clear nights it is possible to see the glow from Kilauea from our lanai and from the back of our property. We enjoy ordering takeout from some of the nearby restaurants and dining on our lanai under the stars.

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