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Centrally Located Explorers Hale
Mountain View cabin with kitchen
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Dryer
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Kitchen
- Outdoor space
Explore the area
Eden Roc, HI
- KilaueaPlace, Kilauea
- Volcano HousePlace, Volcano House54 min drive
- Kilauea Military CampPlace, Kilauea Military Camp55 min drive
- Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)61 min drive
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About the area
Mountain View
In Mountain View .Stay at this Mountain View cabin and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Akatsuka Orchid Gardens and 2400 Fahrenheit Art Glass. Volcano Garden Arts and Aloha Candy Company are within 12 miles (20 km).
What's nearby
- Akatsuka Orchid Gardens - 45 min drive - 15.9 km
- 2400 Fahrenheit Art Glass - 46 min drive - 17.1 km
- Volcano House - 54 min drive - 27.3 km
- Kīlauea Visitor Center - 54 min drive - 27.3 km
- Kilauea Military Camp - 55 min drive - 30.0 km
Getting around
- Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
- Saucy Mama’s - 52 min drive
- Koana - 44 min drive
- Hilo Coffee Mill - 46 min drive
- Dimple Cheek Cafe - 47 min drive
- Frankie’s Pizza - 44 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Centrally Located Explorers Hale
The ULTIMATE rainforest experience while providing comforts to make your stay enjoyable. Live in traditional Hawaiian style homes! We have strong wifi and grid power so there is never a shortage. We also feature a 10,000-gallon rainwater catchment that is ALWAYS full! Enjoy rainforest showers with endless hot water! Our cabins are newly updated with added comforts. Although we have everything you will want to be comfortable, we have done so in a sustainable way, with about 1/4 of the energy consumption of the average household.
This rustic, jungle themed jungalow with exposed stud walls and built in shelves for a light, open feel, features a mini fridge, propane heater, private full bathroom and covered lanai. There is one queen bed in the cabin. We have another listing that will also sleep two. The cabins are right next to each other making it ideal for groups!
There is a kitchen on property shared with one other rental perfect for making friends while traveling! The kitchen features a brand new washer, dryer, stainless steal sink and is stocked with all the cooking supplies you will need. The room, lanai and bathroom are private, only the kitchen is shared and in another structure. Even though the bathroom is outside, it is placed where there is plenty of privacy still.
We provide a detailed welcome packet with a variety of mostly free but some paid must see/do activities on the island that our past guests have loved!
HOT TUB
We have a hot tub deck with a plug n play spa. Use of this is NOT included in your nightly stay but is available as an add on for $25/night. Please note that the $25/night is not for the nights you would want to use it but for each night of your stay regardless if you use it. The cheapest rental on island, with a hot tub is AT LEAST double our nightly price.
The deck is communal space.
TOURS
At night your ears will be greeted by the forest with sounds of coqui frogs. Many people love them. Please search for Bathing Suits and Rain Boots on YouTube to find a video of what our property sounds like at night. Our channel also features videos of tours we offer and shorts with educational island facts! Our tours include off the beaten path adventures ranging from sunrises and geothermal ponds, to hikes that lead to waterfalls!
BEACH GEAR
We have surf boards, boogie boards and snorkel gear available for guests as well as beach towels!
MISC
There are a total of four cabins on the one-acre lot. The owners and groundskeepers are on property including dogs, cats, and chickens. We homestead and have many foods growing such as lilikoi, bananas, papayas, pineapple, fig, strawberries, poha berries, sugar cane, lemons, blood oranges, rosemary, basil and more! We are a 501c3 nonprofit dog rescue so there are various dogs/puppies here at any given time. We love when our guests take dogs on field trips!
Rainforest massages are available starting at $100 for the hour.
We are about about a 30 minute drive from the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and a lovely central location to many other places on the island. Keep in mind, we are a BIG island so more driving is required here than the other islands.
We are at 1880ft elevation so it can get chilly at night. All of our cabins are equipped with propane heaters for comfort. Winters are also rainy season so if traveling to the Big Island in the winter, we suggest some light layers for warmth, a raincoat and rain boots.
Again, please be aware, we do have dogs on property. They are in a fenced area. We are a 501c3 nonprofit dog rescue, so our stay is usually best for people that love animals, as we also have cats that roam the property.
This rustic, jungle themed jungalow with exposed stud walls and built in shelves for a light, open feel, features a mini fridge, propane heater, private full bathroom and covered lanai. There is one queen bed in the cabin. We have another listing that will also sleep two. The cabins are right next to each other making it ideal for groups!
There is a kitchen on property shared with one other rental perfect for making friends while traveling! The kitchen features a brand new washer, dryer, stainless steal sink and is stocked with all the cooking supplies you will need. The room, lanai and bathroom are private, only the kitchen is shared and in another structure. Even though the bathroom is outside, it is placed where there is plenty of privacy still.
We provide a detailed welcome packet with a variety of mostly free but some paid must see/do activities on the island that our past guests have loved!
HOT TUB
We have a hot tub deck with a plug n play spa. Use of this is NOT included in your nightly stay but is available as an add on for $25/night. Please note that the $25/night is not for the nights you would want to use it but for each night of your stay regardless if you use it. The cheapest rental on island, with a hot tub is AT LEAST double our nightly price.
The deck is communal space.
TOURS
At night your ears will be greeted by the forest with sounds of coqui frogs. Many people love them. Please search for Bathing Suits and Rain Boots on YouTube to find a video of what our property sounds like at night. Our channel also features videos of tours we offer and shorts with educational island facts! Our tours include off the beaten path adventures ranging from sunrises and geothermal ponds, to hikes that lead to waterfalls!
BEACH GEAR
We have surf boards, boogie boards and snorkel gear available for guests as well as beach towels!
MISC
There are a total of four cabins on the one-acre lot. The owners and groundskeepers are on property including dogs, cats, and chickens. We homestead and have many foods growing such as lilikoi, bananas, papayas, pineapple, fig, strawberries, poha berries, sugar cane, lemons, blood oranges, rosemary, basil and more! We are a 501c3 nonprofit dog rescue so there are various dogs/puppies here at any given time. We love when our guests take dogs on field trips!
Rainforest massages are available starting at $100 for the hour.
We are about about a 30 minute drive from the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and a lovely central location to many other places on the island. Keep in mind, we are a BIG island so more driving is required here than the other islands.
We are at 1880ft elevation so it can get chilly at night. All of our cabins are equipped with propane heaters for comfort. Winters are also rainy season so if traveling to the Big Island in the winter, we suggest some light layers for warmth, a raincoat and rain boots.
Again, please be aware, we do have dogs on property. They are in a fenced area. We are a 501c3 nonprofit dog rescue, so our stay is usually best for people that love animals, as we also have cats that roam the property.
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Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Massage
Internet
- Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Stovetop
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Outdoor shower
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
- In the mountains
Things to do
- Bodyboard
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Property does not allow children
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 PM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Quiet hours 9pm-9am
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- This property does not allow children.
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number TA-155-629-0048-01, GE-155-629-0048-01
Property is also known as
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Centrally Located Jungalow Near National Park! Mountain View