Just stop looking any further as you have just found the best Airbnb you’ll ever stay in!
Volcano House has so much to offer if you want an upscale, warm and welcoming home away from home. The amenities are endless, but we loved the super comfortable beds, fully-stocked kitchen (including MagicBullet for fresh fruit smoothies), zen-like atmosphere, and serenade of tree frogs each night (if you choose to leave windows open). Stephen’s home is tastefully decorated, and the comfort level is out of this world! He has literally thought of everything you’ll need to make your stay complete, from toiletries to laundry detergent, it’s all there.
Location is amazing, too! You can’t get any closer to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park unless you’re in the park. The house is just 3 miles from the entrance, and a mere 5 minutes to Volcano Village for groceries and restaurants. We loved being able to do a few park hikes, and go home to eat or rest before heading out again. If you want to explore the area, Hilo is 15-20 minutes, and the beautiful cliffs and beaches of the Kalapana/Kehena area are even closer! It’s easy to do a day drive up to Waipio Valley from Stephen’s house, and he can point out all the spots to see along the way. In fact Stephen is a wealth of information and travel tips. He enjoys sharing his knowledge of the area with you. He is engaging and friendly, but he respects your privacy, too. If you reach out to him with questions, he responds. By far, he is the best host we have ever had. We just can’t say enough about this wonderful retreat in the beautiful rain forest next to the volcanoes!!
As much as we enjoyed exploring the area, we always looked forward to returning “home” to Volcano House for the quiet and comfort. You will definitely not be disappointed. Aloha!