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Volcano Hale Mauka welcomes you, taken January 2009 - Big Island, Hawaii Vacation Rental

Rates-2 Bed, 1.5 Bath from $160 nightly 2-4 Occupants Add $15 per person nightly 5-6 Occupants Clean Fee $50 Rainforest Views~Ohia and Ancient Hapu'u Fern Trees "Volcano Hale Mauka" Is your own private(non-smoking) rainforest cottage nestled within the Ohia and ancient Hapu'u fern trees. Sit outside with a cup of Kona coffee on the beautiful lanai and listen to song birds welcome you here. This house is located 1.5 miles from the famous Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. You are a step away from the many wonders it has to offer. View Lava flowing into the sea! A chance in a life time. Hike through the caldera and explore lava tubes. There is a nice golf course within 5 miles. No need for golf clubs, Hale Mauka has them. The bicycles that are here are yours to ride to the village nearby. Volcano Village is an artist community and there are art galleries to explore. On Sunday, the Farmers Market near the village is a fun place to check out. You can pick up fresh grown veggies for your stay. You will love cooking in this fully equipped kitchen. The cottage is set up on a whole house water filter system, which provides the best tasting drinking water ever! You even will shower and wash your cloths in filtered water. The cottage is also set up with a hot-water on demand system. You will never run out of hot water here at Hale Mauka! The garden outside offers you kale and lettuce (in season) to pick to make a beautiful salad. There are restaurants in the Village that offer fine dining, or dine at the restaurant in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park "Volcano House" with a table that views the caldera of Kilauea below. Hale Mauka comes with kayaks to explore Hilo Bay or head towards Kona and kayak with dolphins. There are mask and snorkels to use to see the wonders of life under the sea. Richarson beach in Hilo has a great beach for laying around on the sand and swimming with turtles. There are fishing poles to use to fish nearby. No fishing licence required here. The famous Black Sands Beach is only 25 minutes away from Hale Mauka. You might want to drive to the top of Mauna Kea(4wheel drive required) to an elevation of almost 14,000 feet or check out Mauna Loa. They both have observatories, what a view! Come home to soak and relax with a glass of wine in the 100 gallon soaking tub while gazing out into the Rainforest. This bathroom offers a seperate shower also. Did I mention, A kingsize tempur-pedic mattress will lull you away for the best sleep ever. There is so much to do on the Big Island. Your stay here at "Volcano Hale Mauka" has it all for a wonderful adventure on the Big Island. It's like having your own private vacation cottage in the rainforest! We give you the privacy you deserve but we are always available to help and answer your questions.

Gather at the end of day by the fireplace and a 42" flat screen TV.

Kitchen

Kitchen area with top of the line appliances



Master Bedroom with a King size tempur-pedic mattress. Best Sleep Ever!

Outside on the lanai with rainforest all around you.

Hand carved in Volcanic Rock that came from our property. - Big Island, Hawaii Vacation Rental

100 gallon soaking tub for two with a view of the rainforest