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Lazy Lehua Cottage

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathrooms89.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lazy Lehua Cottage


Serenity, peace, and rejuvenation await you at this private cottage on a half-acre of upcountry rainforest. Lazy Lehua Cottage is for quiet or adventurous couples, small families, honeymooners, artists, poets, musicians, scientists, and writers. The native birds sing while you enjoy your early morning tea or coffee. Settle into a hammock chair on one of three lanais among the Hawaiian Hapu'u ferns, flowering indigenous Ohi’a Lehua trees, and scented ginger. Breathe in the cool, fresh, and pristine night air under stars and clouds without overhead street lights, before retiring to possibly the best sleep you’ve ever had.

Lazy Lehua Cottage is located only 2 miles from restaurants, galleries, winery, golf course, and Sunday Famers’ Market in Volcano Village. The Village is an enclave of artists, National Park rangers, and scientists, near the Island’s Eastside with its hiking trails, waterfalls, fresh water pools, and black sand beaches.

Explore the world-famous Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, just 3.6 miles from the cottage. In the Hawaiian language, ‘mana’ means spiritual energy and healing power. The Park is filled with Mana! You may sense it as you trail-run or hike through the forests and steaming craters, traverse the giant lava tube, or witness new land being created at the Kilauea caldera— one of the only places in the world where this occurs. Also, check out Punalu’u beach within a 45-minute drive-- the Big Island’s most famous black sand beach where endangered sea turtles swim, rest, and lay eggs. If good coffee is your obsession, take a tour at the Ka'u Coffee Mill in Pahala and see how coffee is grown, milled, and roasted. And, of course, visit old historic downtown Hilo (45-minutes away), as well as the magical Hawai’i Tropical Botanical Garden, with its epic coastline and rare flora.

Later you can restore your sore muscles in the master bedroom jetted tub overlooking the rainforest outside your window-- exactly what’s needed after your day of exploration on the Big Island. Like a young pup, you’ll feel rejuvenated and ready for more adventures!

Lazy Lehua Cottage was constructed in 2004 with respect for the aina (land). Trees were hand-cut and the property was cleared in a minimally invasive manner. Trees removed from the site were recycled into the cottage’s posts and railings to blend in with the rainforest. Select cottage furniture was hand crafted— the coffee table, bar top, and bedroom headboard were all made with local, exotic, and native woods. The cottage has been maintained with immaculate and loving attention and we know you will feel its special mana when you are here.



Note: We have always been recognized for our meticulous maintenance. Because your safety and comfort are our top priorities, our cleaning and sanitizing procedures comply with guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA). We remain committed to making your stay at the Lazy Lehua Cottage safe, relaxing, and enjoyable.


County of Hawaii Licensed and Registered Transient Vacation Rental
STVR-19-351969
NUC-19-0618
PL-NUCR-2024-002415
GE-089-267-4048-01
TA-089-267-4048-01

Property manager

Jintana Jichaku

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 35
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 9 stairs to reach property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Unit size: 960 sq ft (89.2 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 3110120280000, TA-089-267-4048-01, GE-089-267-4048-01

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Volcano, HI

What's nearby

  • Volcano Garden Arts - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Volcano Art Center and Gallery - 12 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Volcano House - 12 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Kilauea Military Camp - 15 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Kilauea Iki Crater - 19 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Volcano's Lava Rock Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thai Thai Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Volcano Garden Arts - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Lighthouse Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big O's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lazy Lehua Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Lazy Lehua Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Aloha Candy Company and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Volcano Garden Arts and Cooper Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Lazy Lehua Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 209 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 209 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 209 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 209 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house tucked away in rainforest
This place was super comfy and convenient to the National park. We loved staying here and didn't want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B., Bolingbrook, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Rainforest oasis
Wonderful, peaceful, place with everything we needed. Loved the coqui frogs and geckos sang us to sleep and singing birds woke us up. Lovely place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool Cottage
Beautiful, private, perfect place to see the east side of the big island . After a day of venturing out, loved returning to the peacefulness and cool breezes of the cottage . Fully stocked kitchen. Comfortable bed. Would love to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing getaway!
My husband and I stayed here for a few nights as part of a larger anniversary trip. This house was everything we could have asked for. You can tell the owners love this house and use it often themselves. It’s very well stocked, clean, and well taken care of. The house is in a neighborhood but the thick rainforest gives you a ton of privacy. The whole house is very comfortable and all 3 decks are lovely to hang out and have a cup of coffee or a beer. The location is so convenient to Volcanos National Park, literally 5 min away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and unique property
This was one of the most unique and wonderful VRBO accommodations that we have stayed in. We have stayed in this area twice before. This was a very quiet location in the forest area very near Volcano. (The tree frogs do sing at night, but we enjoy them). Kitchen was well stocked, the coffee beans and grinder made great coffee, and we were able to cook fresh fish and Macnut pancakes without driving to a restaurant. The bed was comfortable, and plenty of blankets were provided, as it gets cool at night. The host also notified us that the lava had broken through during second the night. We drove back to the park (another advantage—very short drive to Hawaii Volcanoes Park) that evening, but it had stopped flowing, so there wasn’t a glow. But, since it was such a short drive, it was not a big deal. The jacuzzi tub was wonderful. They have a very large rainfall storage tank, and good hot water heater, so water was plentiful and hot when needed. Even though we are in our 70’s the stairs in the home were not difficult for us. But, a grab bar near the jacuzzi tub would have helped 😜 For those blessed enough to enjoy this property, we recommend: get groceries in Hilo before driving up, and note there is not a washer/dryer in the house. We went into Hilo to a very nice, clean laundromat near downtown, Downtown Laundry Express. Then make sure to try Kula Shave Ice on Mamo Street and pick up fresh fruits and vegetables at the Farmers Market close by. You will not regret staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., Delafield, WI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Immersive rainforest cottage
Loved our stay at L^2C! Outstanding accommodations in a unique environ. ~1 mi to Volcano Natl Park. Only blocks away from Volcano Village.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qian Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cute house.
Very comfortable staying the house. It has lots of extra towels. Very close to the national park. Stacy is very easy to access. She answers our questions quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit to Volcano NP
We had a wonderful stay in the cottage and a wonderful time visiting the park in spite of the rain. The cottage was very nice and well stocked with everything you’ll need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mahalo for an exceptional stay!
My two children (ages 10 and 13) and I just spent five nights at Lazy Lehua, and we all loved it! It was a perfect set up for us, and every aspect of our stay exceeded our expectations. This is a lovely property in a magical place - clean, well-maintained, and perfectly located to be an ideal jumping off point for park exploration. Stacey was friendly, responsive, and accommodating. We made many wonderful memories and we all sad to leave. We hope to return one day!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Return to Volcanoes National Park
We had visited Volcanoes NP 22 years ago. We decided to make a return visit, ending in Kona. The home was just as described-charming. It was very comfortable and provided a perfect place to relax when the weather became too rainy and windy. And being just minutes from the Park made it very convenient. We could not have picked a better place to stay. Mahalo!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Whimsical Cottage is spot on!! We loved it
This place is the only place you need to stay in Volcano. We loved the "fireplaces", the kitchen, the upstairs bedroom was just precious. We did not use the jacuzzi tub so we cant speak to that. The rain forest was just that and it was nice to stay in for part of our trip and just listen to the rain. Could have stayed longer
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ezra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Volcano
A nice secluded place to stay in the Hawaiian jungle. Has everything you need! I would definitely stay here again. Mahalo for use of the Lazy Lehua Cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to explore Volcano area
Wonderful private location with everything you need for a stay in this more remote area of the Big Island. Comfortable and clean. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this gorgeous place!
We were completely charmed by this amazing bungalow. It felt like we were living in a clean, chic treehouse in the jungle! It is beautifully appointed, and the host leaves a few items (and treats) to get us going. The kitchen is fully applianced and everything works as it should. We wish it had been warmer so we could have taken advantage of the front and back porches. The neighborhood is quiet and private, the owner and local contact are super responsive and the location near the Volcanoes National Park is super convenient. In short, we LOVED it!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage.
My family and I stayed here over new years. The property was exactly as presented - it's a clean, charming cottage tucked away in rainforest, with only one other neighbor visible from the property. Every morning we heard a variety of birds and saw a couple of passing pheasants. One the other side of the highway are a few restaurants, small grocery stores and a gas station. The cottage was very well stocked and clean. It worked well for two adults and two small children. As mentioned elsewhere it can be pretty cool but the fireplaces help, and there are thick blankets - it's not hard to get comfortable. It was one of the highlights of our stay on the Big Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elyssa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this charming cabin in the rainforest. It was clean, uniquely decorated & well appointed. Its location was ideal for our excursions to Volcano National Park and Hilo area. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason P., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Place!
Everything about our stay was spot on! Well stocked, convenient location to Volcano National Park and super quite! It was one of the few places we have been on Vacation where I could have just lounged around in the rain forest. Communication with the owner was great and easy. We hope to be back some day!!! A+ VRBO experience!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika K., Okotoks Alberta Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage
We loved the cottage. Everything was clean and fully equipped. The location was amazing. It was a perfect place to get rest after all day of exploring the Island. We loved the interior design and bedful rainforest scenery out of the window. We definitely recommend the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We loved staying here, it’s very quiet and relaxing, we had everything we could possibly need and the home is so lovely and clean
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

DESTINY W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottage
Great place tucked away in the rainforest just a few miles away from Volcano National Park. Very comfy bed and windows all around the main bedroom for Stargazing.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H., Alameda

Liked: Cleanliness
Very quiet, comfortable accommodations
Very quiet, comfortable accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd F., Naples USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect design
Loved how the amazing property nestled into its surroundings! Everything was top notch and our only request for improvements would be washer and drier. But believe me the positives WAY outweighed that slight inconvenience!!! Would stay here again ANYTIME in the volcano region!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best location on our 3 weeks Hawaii holidays
A jewel in the rainforest, built and decorated with a lot of love to every detail. Very clean and just amazing. Definitely the best place we stayed in Hawaii, and a recommendation. See you soon again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, peaceful, convenient
The cottage was just as lovely as in the pictures. It was super clean, and the upstairs and downstairs created some privacy. The space is thoughtfully laid out, and the location is excellent. It's a beautiful spot, and also very close to the national park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will H., Onsted, Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Beautiful place to stay very peaceful just nature to listen to. Great communication!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023