Hale Hubner Treehouse Cottage - Mins from Park

Entire cottage in Volcano, Hawaii

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Rated 4.89 out of 5 stars.302 reviews
Hosted by Matt
  1. Superhost
  2. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Volcano Village near the national park

In Volcano Village, just minutes from the entrance to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

A kitchen built for cooking in

A fully stocked kitchen with a gas stove, espresso machine, and pour-over coffee setup

A place guests want to come back to

Guests describe it as a peaceful rainforest retreat, and many return or wish they'd stayed longer
Located in Volcano Village, and just minutes from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, we invite you to make our house your home away from home during your next visit. Hale Hubner is perfect for friends, couples, and small groups or families. E komo mai! Legally operating under permits: STVR_19-345382 and NUC_19-0287.

The space
Over 200 excellent reviews on other vacation rental websites and certified excellent by TripAdvisor!

Hale Hubner is perfect for friends, couples, and small groups or families that wish to experience the Puna lifestyle at its best. We also offer a wonderful retreat for Kama'aina looking to get away. Comfortably nestled in the lush hapu'u fern and ohia rainforest, you will find our location offers relaxing comfort and privacy all the while keeping you close to the variety nearby attractions the Big Island has to offer.

Our house is a cozy 750 sq ft studio-style custom-built 1 bed/1 bath that sleeps 2-4 people comfortably. The warm pine wood interior naturally juxtaposes the green views of lush vegetation visible from all the large picture windows throughout the house. A spacious sun deck greets you as you exit the house, and provides excellent views of the vibrant stars during the dark evenings. On clear nights, the glow of Kilauea's Halema'uma'u crater is just visible through the tree line (currently, the lava lake is drained, but it will return - perhaps during your stay)!

A master bed area is walled off for your privacy, and a queen-size futon in the main living area folds out to provide a second bed for additional travelers. The main living/sleeping area is located on the second level of the house and is only accessible by stairs; therefore, we are unfortunately not accessible for visitors with disabilities that prevent the climbing of steps. For families looking to stay with us, we prefer there be at least one adult per child, if possible.

We strive to provide a warm and inviting stress-free yet affordable alternative to the big resorts. We hope you like what you see here and choose Hale Hubner for you next visit to the Big Island. Mahalo!

Nightly rate does not include one-time cleaning fee ($100), General Excise Tax (4.439%) and Transient Accommodations Tax (10.25%). A $200 refundable deposit is required, but is not collected by Airbnb up front unless a claim is made following a stay.

Keywords: Studio, Bungalow, Tree House, Hideaway, Refuge, Volcano Vacation Rental

Guest access
Why stay at a hotel when for the same cost (or less) you can have a whole house with a fully stocked kitchen and two beds. Check out our amenities to see all that is available to you!

Other things to note
Our house requires climbing a flight of uncovered stairs to enter. Please consider this before booking if you or any of your party has difficulty with stairs. Further, Volcano is situated at 4000 ft elevation in Ohi'a and hapu'u rain forest. This means that the climate is not quite what most people expect when they envisage Hawai'i. It is cooler in Volcano (upper 70's in daytime to 50's in evenings and even cooler during winter months), so bring some cooler weather clothes so that you don't miss out seeing the volcano at night. Also, bring a jacket or rain poncho so that you do not miss out on outdoor activities because of rain or random shower. We have electric heaters and heated mattress pads in the home, but Treehouse Cottage is best-heated by our large wood burning stove. If your stay will fall during December through February, and you are not sure about operating a wood stove or sensitive to cold climate, please reach out to me before booking or consider looking at our Fern Cottage, which is also in Volcano and has a gas stove for heating and is more insulated. We provide starters, kindling and wood to help you on the first night, especially if you are arriving later in the evening. There are stores in Volcano Village and in the National Park that have firewood and additional starters for sale. If you have any questions, please donʻt hesitate to reach out. We want you to have the best comfortable stay possible!

Registration Details
148-388-6592-01

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Fast wifi – 112 Mbps
Free carport on premises – 2 spaces
Pets allowed
55 inch HDTV with standard cable, DVD player

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4.89 out of 5 stars from 302 reviews

Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Volcano, Hawaii, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The National Park and the volcanoes of the Big Island hold a special place in our hearts. We love all that the park has to offer in its natural wonders. The town of Volcano is nicely situated adjacent to the park, but there is also so much more to do nearby that it makes for the perfect location to enjoy the Big Island. We love the beaches and the snorkeling/diving all within the distance of a short drive. We love the diverse nature of the people of the area and the aloha spirit that they truly share with those who don't try and bring the mainland go-go-go attitude with them. We love the nearby markets that you can find on a daily basis. We also enjoy the shops and modern amenities of the nearby towns and Hilo. It's hard to beat the cool weather at 4000 ft elevation. So whether you're interested outdoor activities, peace and relaxation, or restaurants and shopping; there's everything one needs within just a quick drive from here. All this plus the fact that there are little to no crowds makes it our favorite place in the world!

Meet your host

Superhost
588 reviews
4.9 out of 5 average rating
12 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
Speaks English
We are Tara and Matt Hubner. We currently live in Colorado, but our hearts reside on the Big Island. We purchased our house in 2011 in hopes that we will live there permanently one day. We try to return as often as possible, but gladly open our home to you when we cannot be there to enjoy it.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Heights without rails or protection
Carbon monoxide alarm