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Volcano Places Laukapu Forest Cottage

Cottage near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in Volcano

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Property grounds
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Volcano, HI
  • Place, Cooper Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Aloha Candy Company
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Volcano Garden Arts
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the area

Volcano

In Volcano .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Volcano cottage, you'll find Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Cooper Center. Aloha Candy Company and Volcano Garden Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cooper Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Aloha Candy Company - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Volcano Garden Arts - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Volcano House - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Kilauea Military Camp - 8 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uncle George's Lounge at Volcano House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Rim Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lanikai Brewing Company - Volcano Taproom - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Rico’s Tacos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lava Rock Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Volcano Places Laukapu Forest Cottage

Laukapu Forest Cottage (LFC) is a spacious studio, vacation-rental cottage handcrafted as a "Work of Heart".
LFC has a well-equipped kitchen, with refrigerator/freezer, electric range/oven, microhood, toaster, coffee and tea making supplies. LFC has a private bathroom, with a tiled shower.
Watch cable TV or connect to the smart LCD TV. There is a phone for local calls. There is high-speed Wi-Fi.
The “back-front” porch is approached from the 70-foot covered “Walkway of the 1,000 Peaces".

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Maximum 2 guests whether adult and child

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Need to be supervised by parents all the time

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
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.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number GE-189-008-6912-02, TA-189-008-6912-01

Property is also known as

Laukapu Forest Cottage
Volcano Places Laukapu Forest
Volcano Places Laukapu Forest Cottage Cottage
Volcano Places Laukapu Forest Cottage Volcano
Volcano Places Laukapu Forest Cottage Cottage Volcano

Volcano Places Laukapu Forest Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bruce D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place to stay while visiting Volcanos NP. Less than 10 minutes from the park entrance. About 45 minutes to Hilo.Well furnished and equipped. Friendly host lives next door.One issue for us was the lack of heat. Elevation is almost 4000 feet, and it was getting into the 50s F at night. Around 60 F inside when we woke up in the mornings. We are wimps, and that was a bit cool for us. There is a space heater, but it was only raising the temperature a few degrees. There is also a mattress heater on the bed that really helped!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steve B., Neenah, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Super friendly people own this amazing place. Ideal location if you’re going to the park. The architecture of the building is pretty impressive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host is very nice and welcoming, she had a very nice bed warmer on due to the cold temperature. It is such a cozy and beautiful place. It is a seven minute drive to the national park. It is super clean and has such a peaceful vibe due to its japanese architecture and the beautiful location that it is in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a beautiful property and wonderful host! The location is perfect for experiencing the national park and the surrounding Volcano area. We loved the scenery and wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JP P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kathryn & Kenneth’s spectacular property is not to be missed! Hand crafted Usonian/Japanese/ Arts & Crafts design is like zen retreat in the forest. Ohi’a trees with honey creepers sing all around you. Minutes from HVNP and the adorable Volcano Village. Maholo!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was beautiful and cozy! And the host was very knowledgeable about the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very welcoming; most adorable cottage; private!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful property close to Volcano NP. Kathryn was welcoming and informative but not intrusive. A very well supplied and comfortable rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug B., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful cottage in the rainforest. Very comfortable, cozy, clean and accommodating. The location is perfect. Quiet and convenient. Just a short drive down the scenic road to the volcano. The host was thoughtful, hospitable, gracious, informative and very welcoming. This is the place to stay for a fun trip to the beautiful big island of Hawaii!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in the middle of volcanoes rainforest. A very comfortable and relaxing place to serve as a home base while exploring the park. Appreciate all Kathryn's assistance before and during our stay. Hope to return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A truly memorable, magical place. Well equipped with everything we needed. The heated bed was an especially nice touch. Really appreciated the incredibly thorough, detailed information about the area provided ahead of our stay. Perfect base for exploring Volcanoes NP. Only wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mt. Maplewood L., Maplewood, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
We had such a wonderful stay. The home is beautifully built, well maintained and we felt right at home. The host gave so many great recommendations and showed how much she cared from our arrival to departure. We highly recommend this home and stay in Volcano being so close to Kīlauea was great. We loved being in the quiet mountains and enjoyed our time around the home with peaceful outdoor space as well. We hope to return again one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ling Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient and charming cottage

This cottage did not disappoint. It looked even prettier in person. It was well stocked and super convenient to Volcanoes National Park. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cabin in the rainforest

We had a lovely time staying at LFC. Kathryn is a great and communicative host. Be prepared to get the best sleep of your life with the rain drops falling on the roof.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Calm and serene yet astonishing

Awesome….incomparable. Highly recommended…..in fact, not to be missed, especially if you love Volcanoes Hawaii National Park. Kathryn is beyond wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness

This is a special place

The cottage is a large studio apartment in the jungle of the town of Volcano. It’s only 5 minutes from the entrance to Volcano NP. The cottage has special craftsman construction. There is a full kitchen, a dining nook, and a comfortable king bed. Catherine is helpful, available, and welcoming. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bud N.

Liked: Cleanliness

I’d give 6 stars if I could!

This is an absolutely adorable cabin nestled in the woods. From the covered wooden walkway to the perfectly appointed and well stocked cozy cabin itself, we were ecstatic. The owners live next door and are the most wonderful people I’ve encountered. Communication could not be better. Everything from silverware to bedding to electronics are top notch. And the location, 5 minutes from the national park entrance is fantastic. Thank you Kathryn!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Hideaway

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at the cottage. The hosts were communicative and took care of everything we needed. The space is well-stocked, and it was lovely getting to listen to a thunderstorm while we were happy and dry inside. I'd recommend this place to anyone visiting VNP!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed I., Ottawa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spot in the jungle

beautifully built place in Volcano giving access to the town, the park and then nearby to black sand beaches, coffee, Hilo, etc the setting is in the forest with a beautifully built building that is quiet and peaceful. Host interactions are top notch and super friendly and informative.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tropical Storm Hone

Just our luck to be stuck here during Tropical Storm Hone. This property is a jewel. With 11" inches of rain the first night it kept us safe and warm. Kathryn and Kenneth have put a lot of detail into this cottage. They're great hosts. Thanks for the stay. John and Serena.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Forest Cottage

Easy check-in, lots of communication with the host. This was exactly as I expected it to be. It was a peaceful stay in a beautifully crafted cottage. To us it felt like “glamping” with a small kitchen and washer and dryer. We slept very well with the nature sounds all around us. If we ever came back to the big island. I would definitely stay again. Thai made our day at the volcano national park very easy and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian L., Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness

Volcano stay

We wanted to stay close to the volcano on the Big Island. We found this property and decided to stay here. The host is very accommodating and has a wealth of information to share about the island. She is very pleasant and responsive. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cabin with lots of amenities!

This was the most gorgeous cabin! Lots of natural light with many, many windows and skylights. The cabin was filled with everything you could possibly need including sunscreen, toiletries, condiments, ice, and lots of extras! Also the hostess is the nicest lady! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

arlene s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful retreat

Everything about our stay was perfect. The description of the property was accurate and the host made us feel like family. The craftsmanship of the cottage was astonishing. The information the host could offer about the area was so helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot to explore Volcano!

Kathryn was wonderful, very communicative, provided a ton of info, and the place itself exceeded our expectations. I would recommend to anyone looking to explore Volcano!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024