Hale Mauka

Fabulous base in Volcano. The house is modern and extremely comfortable. Interior layout is open and perfectly proportioned. The beds are great. The veranda is covered so you can be outside in type of weather enjoying the sounds of nature. Just a few miles from the entrance to the park, and close to Volcano village. I would absolutely stay here again.

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The house was beautiful and felt very secluded. It had all the amenities we needed, and a nice selection of DVDs and VHS tapes to enjoy. Easy access to Volcano NP.

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Ideal location for exploring Hawai'i Volcanoes NP as hoped.

Very clean and well supplied with necessities. laundry on site was of great use.

the pre-dawn chorus from the local roosters and the local dogs protesting the equally local feral pigs was unexpected but became rather charming.

highly recommended

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The house was spacious and extremely comfortable! Nicely decorated with interesting books to peruse. The tub was a highlight after much hiking at the National Park. The kitchen was extremely well equipped with everything you could need. Plus, the ceramic cups and plates were quite beautiful! We loved the green house dining room. Wished it was easier to access. The weather wasn’t quite in our favor, so didn’t get to use the lanai as much as we wanted. Plus, the neighbors had a huge party that went into the night, and the local dogs were very vocal throughout our stay. So not as quiet as expected. Rental company was very easy to work with.

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In 2023, we stayed at Hale Mauka for 3 nights. We liked the residence, property and location so much that we doubled it to 6 nights for our 2024 stay.

Residence is super clean and well decorated with a curated feel. Definitely not a “generic, could have found that anywhere” vibe. The 2 bed / 1.5 bath works perfectly for our family of 4.

We definitely plan on staying again in 2025.

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This is our second time in a year to this beautiful home. We love it. It is spotlessly clean, tastefully decorated, well stocked, and perfect for us. Check in and checkout are easy. Best of all, we love the experience of being in the rain forest. We hope to return form many years to come.

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Thoroughly enjoyed our three nights in early May. Hale Mauka was spotless and just as private as pictured, had tasteful and interesting art and decor, very comfortable bed, and spacious bath (not to mention the tub!). Thoughtful amenities such as small space heaters, flashlights and binoculars, and nicely appointed lanai, living room and fern-side dining room. The property team were very amiable and responsive, as well. We loved it!

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Amazing property in the perfect location for visiting the park and Hilo.

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We loved our stay at Hale Mauka - it was a relaxing retreat in the tropics. The home is beautiful and very well kept. It’s clean and comfortable. Thank you!

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Cute place! Very eclectic! Giant bathtub that I wish I had tried. Loved the warm bidet! Tree ferns in the yard are beautiful!

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Our stay was great, we were able to relax

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We enjoyed our stay so much. Everything was just as described. Clean, tidy and comfortable. It was the perfect place to come back to after a long day of exploring VNP. Highly recommended!

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house was in a perfect location
perfectly clean
quiet location
we had an issue with a smoke detector beeping because the battery was low, we called the contact number and it was fixed promptly

only issue was the outdoor grill-- it is quite rusted out and almost unsafe to use...

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The house was amazing! Super clean and organized. Heard fire alarm chirping first night we were there-texted the host and never heard it again. It was fixed same day while we were venturing the island. Definitely rain forest atmosphere and very quiet area. Perfect for us! It was a bit difficult to find in the dark the first night, but we managed okay.

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We loved the cottage in the midst of the rain forest, great equipment, wonderful place to stay. Bathtub was perfect for relaxing after a hike in and around the craters of Kilauea.

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Very clean

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Winter Holiday

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This was the best vacation rental we have stayed at bar none. We could not ask for anything more. The location is perfect and provided close and easy access to everything that Volcanoes National Park has to offer. The house is virtually spotless and the amenities are wonderful. Bathroom and bathtub are perfect for soaking and relaxing after a long day of hiking and outdoor activities. The setting is perfect and I could listen to the birds and frogs all day and night. Our only regret is that we did not book for a longer stay. We hope to visit again soon. Thank you so much for hosting us!!

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Super! Has everything, we have stayed here three times now. Current owner has removed the Cover for the car, so your vehicle is out in the weather. And of course it does rain, its a rainforest eh? lots of critters on nearby properties too. But I love dogs, so I didn't mind, and the Roosters were new. We love it here, it is clean, huge TV, great mattresses and comfy couch. Everything you need and more, such as a heating toilet seat they have recently put in. Soaker tub to end all Soaker tubs too! Had everything we could possibly want. Love it.

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We loved our stay here. Professionally decorated and very comfortable. Just enough notes so that we could makes use of all the thoughtful extras that make this VRBO special. The only thing we could not use was the grill. Way too rusty. However close to the park and restaurants.

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Amazing house in a beautiful location! We highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Volcano National Park!

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This home was beautiful from top to bottom. Beautifully decorated, beautifully located, and completely stocked with everything we needed. We would return to this house in a moment.

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Our first time renting a house for our vacation and this was the perfect choice for our family of 4. The house had everything we needed for our stay. Location was perfect (5 mins away from VNP). Small grocery store and few restaurants in volcano village near by. Also loved that it had some beach chairs that we could use for a beach day. Would definitely recommend this rental.

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the rainforest at Hale Mauka! The property was as described with comfortable beds, a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable living area and nice outdoor furniture to enjoy the sounds of the rainforest. The property was very convenient to Volcano National Park and Volcano village restaurants and also an easy day trip to see sights around Hilo. Our two favorite activities in the area were the Kilauea Iki hike in Volcano National Park and Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve near Hilo. We also enjoyed several meals at nearby Ohelo Cafe. It was a nice touch to have the manager check in on day of arrival to make sure we had arrived safely. If you're arriving after dark, there are no lights in the area, highly recommend you take the management company up on leaving some lights on! I would not hesitate to recommend or stay at this property if we're in the area again.

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This cabin was really a wonderful place to stay. It has a lot of luxurious little touches, but also so much interesting character. My daughter enjoyed playing outside and having a bath in the giant tub. I appreciated the decor, from the old Japanese film marquees to the photographs of a particular person in lots of spots in Hawaii from some time a few decades ago.
The high ceilings helped a two bedroom cabin feel spacious. There were lots of small spaces for being together or getting some alone time. We all came away wishing we were staying longer. We spent most of our time in Volcano NP, but it was such a great place to come back to in the evening, restful and interesting.

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Perfect for our family of 4. We would absolutely stay there again.

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I have been coming to Volcano for years and have stayed in myriad rentals. This was by far the best experience so far. I received a text from Sabrina on the morning of my arrival, introducing herself and instructing me to get in touch should anything come up. The house was clean, well appointed, and well explained. The house book was very thorough, so read it well. I spent most of my time at the volcano, which was a five minute drive up the highway, and it was super nice to come in after a chilly sunrise hike, start a fire in the fireplace, and make a hot cup of tea in the giant mugs they provide. I’ll also add that a lot of properties in volcano have cleared a lot of the close forest away from their houses. This house is practically hugged by giant tree ferns and ohia trees. It makes it feel like a hidden rainforest cabin. The weather was clear the entire time I was there - a rarity - but I could easily imagine loving that cup of tea in the huge porch while the rain came down on the ferns. I was lucky to find availability here for the exact days I needed — it was entirely booked up otherwise — so if it’s available for your visit, take it.

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Nice little house in cool, often drizzly Mauna Loa Estates. Nicely equipped and convenient. Could provide a few bundles of proper firewood as there is no heater.

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We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home. Everything was superior. It was quiet, secluded and tastefully decorated. Rooms were spacious and just as shown in pictures. Because we were a group of four, we could have used more dinner plates. This location was close to Volcanoes National park making it very convenient to visit at various times throughout the day or evening. Thank-you for making this stay a pleasant one.

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Couldn't have been better.

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I wish that I could give Hale Mauka 10 stars. It was nothing short of amazing. The home was spotlessly clean, tastefully decorated and thoughfully appointed with every thing you need. I did a lot of research to find the perfect spot and this is it. My favorite thing about it is you are surrounded by the rain forest. Falling asleep to the sounds of the crickets and frogs and gentle rain falling was amazing. I can highly recommend this home.

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Great place to stay while exploring volcano national park.

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A great place to stay in Volcano. Clean, quiet, close to the national park, well-stocked. We both tripped on the step-up hearth (only once) but we would definitely stay there again.

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The property was better than described. You are in the middle of the rainforest on the flank of an active volcano. The interior was very comfortable, and felt like home the moment we walked inside. The kitchen is set up for someone that knows their way around a kitchen. The decorating was very nicely done. Beds were very comfortable. The fireplace was a nice touch given the cool nights on the mountain. The owner was very responsive before, during and after the rental when we had questions about directions and things to do in the area (there is a binder of things to do and favorite restaurants in the area). We highly recommend staying here, you will NOT be disappointed.

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We had a fabulous three day stay at this charming house. It was a perfect base from which to explore the park and surrounding area. I think it would also be great to go farther afield from here, especially if you like to sleep in cooler temps than you can get on the coast. The house was well maintained and equipped, charming, and cozy. Salt Water was very responsive and welcoming. There was one maintenance issue that Salt Water worked as quickly as possible to address, even outside business hours, and we really appreciated that! Will definitely stay here again if we return to the Big Island.

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Location: Great location, well suited for morning walks/run as well if you like freshest outdoors,
its close to volcano park entrance (allows you to go several times, if interested in sunset/night time hike for the lava viewing); note that there are not many restaurants near by ) - thai place was good, and we highly recommend "tuk tuk food truck" !
Host/Property Manager: very responsive, great communication and did immediate resolution of a dynamic problem with the cleaners crew. made sure that it was completed.
Property: ideal property for a family of 4. Very warm setup, With a very nice Deck (literally feels like middle of jungle) - ideal for sipping morning Tea and for Night time relaxed conversations.
Would definitely stay again.

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We loved our stay at Hale Mauka. It was very clean and well-maintained and we got quick responses to a few questions we had. It's a quick drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. We loved how quiet and peaceful it was. Although the coqui frogs are quite loud at night. We loved the house and would definitely recommend it and visit again. The bidet and wood burning fireplace were a hit with our family.

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We stayed at 4 different properties on our 2 week vacation in Hawaii and this house was by far the best. Location was perfect and the house was spotless.
Unfortunately I left 2 travel bags of clothes behind which were 'not found'.

The property and views are amazing. It's a great home away from home, loaded with amenities. We loved how close it is to Volcanos Nat'l Park. The home is welcoming with all the conveniences of home. The book and signs were very helpful. We would highly recommend this property. Very well maintained.

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Loved this house! We enjoyed playing games, the bbq, the porch, in addition to the well stocked kitchen and bedrooms. Loved our stay, and responsiveness of the host. Thank you!

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Only wish I had booked earlier and been able to stay longer. This is a lovely place, full of character. It was super clean, super well-equipped, comfortable, and overall quiet. The fireplace was awesome on the chilly nights. This was well worth the money considering other overhyped neighbourhood-quality stays we endured after this. Shawna, our host, was always just a text away. She went above and beyond in making our stay wonderful!

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My wife and I stayed two nights while enjoying the sights of Volcano National Park and especially the lava flow at Kilauea volcano's Halemaumau crater at the volcano's summit.
The house is spacious and well stocked. It is very clean and comfortable. The park entrance is two an one half miles away. We highly recommend the rental.

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We were stunned by the beauty inside and out of this well appointed and luxurious rental. The location was phenomenal for visiting the park and everything was sensational. Be sure to pick up groceries before you get to Volcano as there are really no shops there. A wonderful stay!!

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Very clean, relaxing jungle volcano home. This was a great location to explore the national park. We really liked all the ammenities - the kitchen, comfy beds, soaking tub and laundry

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Loved the location near Volcano National Park. Property description was accurate and very well maintained

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By far, the best accommodations we had our entire trip! Everything we needed was already taken care of. We would definitely consider staying at this property in the future and highly recommend it to others.

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Absolutely perfect. Wonderful house in the rain forest! Clean, well equipped, and Very comfortable!

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Remarkable house everything you need to be comfortable.Great communications with vacation staff!lastly the king size bed very comfortable, not like other places we've stayed!!!

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We very much enjoyed the Hale Mauka house-it was clean and spacious and very convenient to the Volcano park and other nearby areas.

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This is such a cozy house and was just right for our visit to Volcanoes National Park which is just minutes away. We loved being in the rain forest with so many birds and tropical trees/plants. The beds are very comfy, the kitchen has basics and the bathroom has a huge bathtub. Everything is very clean! We were not thrilled with the very thin bedroom curtains which let in the light very early in the morning.

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This is such a cozy house and was just right for our visit to Volcanoes National Park which is just minutes away. We loved being in the rain forest with so many birds and tropical trees/plants. The beds are very comfy, the kitchen has basics and the bathroom has a huge bathtub. Everything is very clean! We were not thrilled with the very thin bedroom curtains which let in the light very early in the morning.

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