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100% Recommend50 ratings · 42 reviews
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· July 2026
We had a lovely time, really beautiful garden and we spent a morning birding with our coffee. Treehouse is clean and comfortable and kitchen was set up nicely. Sanna greeted us and explained how everything works and gave us some nice tips for local activities.
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· February 2026
It was just what I expected for a small cabin in the Hawaiin rainforest. Perfect size for solo travelers or a couple. Cabin included a Marine style pump toilet, galley, and shower with sink. For those comfortable with off the grid living, this is for you.
Exactly as described! We loved the location and the frogs sang us to sleep. Great place to stay close to the Volcano and Hilo. Thank you Reese and Sanna!
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· February 2026
This was a fantastic stay! Just off the grid enough and with enough amenities. Sanna is also an extremely kind and helpful host.
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· January 2026
With pets ·
Hale La’au - Treehouse Cabin
We had a great time and the hosts were amazing and kind. The property was beautiful and private. They were extremely accommodating for our two large pups. The pups absolutely loved the stay as well. The hosts answered any and all questions in a timely manner. We will absolutely be staying here again!
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· January 2026
Group trip ·
Mountain Cabin ~ Lava Rock Camp
We had two of three houses on the land. The houses are powered by solar with kitchens, hot water showers and bio pump flush toilets. The surroundings are lush and beautiful. About 20-25 minutes to Volcano. Lovely stay.
This is a nice private hideaway type cabin. It is about 15-20 minutes to the main road, so it really does feel away from it all, tropical, and junglely. We really enjoyed the sounds of the insects and frogs at night, and the rain on the roof the night it rained. The beds were quite comfortable, situated in two separate rooms. My friend had the loft room, and she really enjoyed it. (Careful on the stairs/ladder)
The pump toilet down below is a bit of a hassle, but it works fine, and reminds you that you’re roughing it a bit, (a hipcamp after all)
We came up with our own system for nighttime, which you can guess, (regarding bathroom).
We had the place to ourselves for three nights, then neighbors arrived the fourth night. It still felt quite private.
Sona greeted us upon arrival and explained all nuances. Communication was excellent.
We visited Volcanoes National Park two days during our stay. The cabin is conveniently located for that. We found the best nearby coffee at Hilo Coffee Mill a few miles towards Hilo.
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· May 2025
We had a fantastic time! Sanna showed us how everything worked and gave clear instructions. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils and the shower’s hot water warmed as fast as normal plumbing! We were able to get in and out of the property easily with the locked gate. Overall we had a great time and I would definitely book again.
Great place in the middle of the Jungle. Wonderful and Kind hosts too.
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· October 2024
My wife and I enjoyed our stay in the cabin! We were smack in the middle commute wise for everything we wanted to see and do. While it still feeling we were the only was on ground in the area! Our hostess Sanna was amazing! She told us all about the area and how her husband made the cabin from the ground up with his own two hands. 100% enjoyed our stay!
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· March 2024
Jungle living at its finest. I could live here! The wifi is a nice luxury too
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· February 2024
Lovely place to stay near the Volcano National Park, especially during summer, it was lovely to waking up surrounded by the nature. Reese was very kind and helpful.
Impressive off grid setup. Quiet (except for the coqui frogs). Very much off the beaten path. A unique experience. Maybe not for everyone; not quite camping, but not a hotel. Town is 15 to 20 minutes away, so bring your own food!
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· December 2022
Group trip ·
Hale La’au - Treehouse Cabin
Sanna's place was amazing! Perfect place for Valcanoes National Park and seeing the Muana Loa eruption. A beautiful setting with plenty amenities. I definitely will be staying here again.
Sanna has put a lot of work into carving a homeplace out of the jungle and it shows. We stayed in a unit next door to the one you see in the listing - brand new to guests. Many little sweet touches had been made for our comfort - new lounge chairs on the lanai, matching towel sets, etc., and as time goes by I'm sure even more will be added. Map the location well when you are considering staying here - you will see that you get all the peace and joy of the jungle environment, and none of the town life. It's fully 30 min to VNP, but also that much closer to Hilo and points downhill. Also be aware of the fact that while you are still "camping" - real camping with pit toilets or outhouses is a number of steps rougher than using this very tidy biolet. It only requires that you care at all about energy efficient waste disposal, and are willing to spend one extra minute in the bathroom per use. The shower is hot and glorious. We spent many peaceful hours just enjoying the wild nature around us. Highly recommend.
Relaxing and comfortable place with the comforts of home. Really enjoyed my stay here after glamping in a cabana with shared baths! Thanks for a nice time! Darling place!
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· March 2022
Group trip ·
Hale La’au - Treehouse Cabin
We had a great time at the lava rock camp! Super easy to get to, great location, and loved the indoor/outdoor feel. Rocco is also a huge plus!
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· March 2022
Group trip ·
Hale La’au - Treehouse Cabin
calming place of peace
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· March 2022
This was a wonderful experience and we’d recommend Sanna’s Lava Rock Treehouse to anyone! The treehouse was well equipped with everything we needed and the jungle property is beautiful. Sanna and her husband were helpful in every way, yet we completely had our privacy. Their dog, Rocko, was a delightful bonus as was the symphony of frogsongs at night and birdsongs in the morning. We highly recommend!! ~Mahalo~Arie and Lauren
This was a great place to stay! Beautiful location and all the comforts of home.
We loved our stay here!!! Great location for easy access to Hawai’i Volcanoes NP. Super cute and cozy. Thanks for the wonderful stay!
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· February 2022
Group trip ·
Hale La’au - Treehouse Cabin
Lava Rock Treehouse was totally what we needed. Out of the way, cozy and the best sleeping porch ever!! We woke up to the full moon right outside the screen. Sanna has a lot of thoughtful touches on the Treehouse. A delightful time
This is a fairly remote, off-grid house that's on a beautiful piece of land. The electricity is based on solar, water is collected from rain, and uses propane for the stove and hot water. There is a mini fridge, stovetop, silverware, pots, pans, cooking utensils, dishes, towels, cups, etc. for you to use. The hosts are very kind, greeted us when we got there, and waved us off when we left.
We had a few rainy days and the solar couldn't keep up. That's OK because there was a battery pack for power and cooler for our fridge items. I recommend brining a flashlight and grabbing some ice when you are in town, just in case.
Just remember, this is an off-grid house. There's no AC and power relies on solar!! We would definitely come back and absolutely loved the place!!
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· January 2022
Group trip ·
Hale La’au - Treehouse Cabin
The only problem was not to have more time to enjoy the place, so amazing
Had a nice time exploring the east side of the island and staying in Mountainview. Roco is a lovely dog to play with while staying here.
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· December 2021
Group trip ·
Hale La’au - Treehouse Cabin
This hip camp was amazing! This place allowed us plenty of room to relax, cook, and play games. The property provided a great out door environment with the luxuries of a hot shower and fresh rainwater. 10/10 recommend!
We had a lovely stay at Lava Rock Camp. Sanna was the absolute best hostess and the place was stocked with everything you may need. Falling asleep to the sounds of the rainforest and enjoying the tropical rain was just incredible! We enjoyed our cozy home away from home after our days of exploring Volcano National Park and Hilo. The sweet dog was the absolute hardest part to leave as he was such a love. Thank you for helping to make our vacation cozy and treasured!
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· December 2021
Group trip ·
Hale La’au - Treehouse Cabin
Amazing property and very cool and cozy spot. Lots of sustainable elements and truly living simply and off grid here. Intenernet worked well, just have to be careful of your power consumption at night due to the solar system and battery capacity.
We stayed at the this lovely tree house for 2 nights, wished we had stayed longer. Sanna the host was really nice she showed us the place and how to use everything. The tree house has everything you need to make you feel comfortable. You are surrounded by trees and at night you hear the coqui frogs, it gives the place a unique atmosphere. I recommend this place to everyone, if you are looking for fun stay this is your place.
If you're looking for an awesome remote destination to relax off the grid, this is your spot! We loved the treehouse! The sound of the frogs and rain will put you right to sleep each night. Loved being close to Volcano NP, as well. Thanks for everything, Sanna!
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Mountain View, Hawaii, Hawaii, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Reese W.
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