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Top-rated campgrounds
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Abby
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Yip Camp and Eco-Retreat Center
Tom was absolutely wonderful—so accommodating, even when we booked his cottage at the last minute! He made us coffee in the morning, gave us a lovely tour of the property, and was such a joy to chat with. He even sent us home with fresh fruit and flowers! The cottage itself was cozy and comfortable, and I was especially happy to find the shower had nice hot water. Highly recommend!
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Angie
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to The Tranquil Homestead
We loved our stay at Chris and Esther’s place! It was the perfect location—so close to Volcanoes National Park—and incredibly peaceful. Falling asleep to the sound of frogs at night was a unique experience for me. The space had everything we needed for a comfortable night’s sleep--we wish we’d had more time to stay longer.
I loved that they gave us duck food so we could feed the ducks when we woke up. Their directions were clear, communication was easy, and everything felt welcoming and well thought-out.
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Danielle
October 2025
1 night at Yip Camp and Eco-Retreat Center
Thomas was great! Just what we needed for crash pad while driving around the island. Highly recommend!
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Josh
October 2025
Weekend Trip to The Tranquil Homestead
Lodging was clean, well maintained, and had everything you could really ask for; full kitchen (including stove and oven), hot shower, ceiling fan above the bed, nice little deck out front.
The location is fantastic, it's at the back of the farm so sitting on the deck looking out you have a nice view of the rainbow eucalyptus trees, palm patches, and meadows, and total privacy to enjoy a morning coffee in peace.
Hosts were amazing, very friendly and welcoming.
Oh and there's ducks and peafowl all over who are very friendly and will come up to you for food.
My only issue was that I didn't stay longer.
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S.
October 2025
With kids
We absolutely loved it!
Great location, private, tropical setting. It is awesome to go to bed with the rainforest sounds in the background.
Wel maintained and clean cottage.
We loved the ducks coming over to say hello in the morning (and that goes double for our 8 year old.)without waking us up.
And if you never had duck eggs before : they are delicious!
Esther and Christopher are great host, friendly, patient and helpful.
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Cms
October 2025
3 nights at The Tranquil Homestead
It was an enjoyable , very relaxing tiny home! We felt like we’re glamping, enjoyed feeding the ducks and peacocks.
Esther and Christopher are amazing hosts, they’re friendly, they really have aloha spirits and great Stewart’s of the aina.
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Jack
September 2025
1 night at Yip Camp and Eco-Retreat Center
Beautiful little site. Close to the national park and a bunch of cute stuff. Thomas was super nice and welcoming
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Conner
September 2025
1 night at The Tranquil Homestead
Truly an amazing place! The ducks were so much fun and we felt so welcomed! The owners made us feel right at home!
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Naomi
August 2025
Weekend Trip to The Tranquil Homestead
Wow what an amazing place Ester and Christopher have created! We are planning our next trip back already!!! Highly recommend anyone who is curious on off grid living with the essentials still there. Hot water and a wonderful compost toilet! And the Ducks omg so cute!!!! Peacocks and lil baby one too, we really looked forward to the early mornings with the birds!
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James
August 2025
With pets
Great location on a nice quiet street. Good for a walk in the woods. Close to Volcano National Park and also Mountain View. Cute cottage we stayed in. Frogs at night were cool to hear
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Aiko
August 2025
With kids
Christopher & Esther’s tranquil retreat was so much fun for my three Keiki. They absolutely loved the whole experience from the off grid experience & compostable toilet to feeding the ducks and exploring. Christopher and Esther were so beyond hospitable. They ensured our comfort and ease in the experience as a whole.
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Jordan
August 2025
With kids
This place was amazing! My boy had a great time exploring the property and the host was super friendly and accommodating. Would recommend this place to anyone.
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Michele
July 2025
With kids
My partner and I plus our 4yo really enjoyed our stay. It was a welcome shift from the busy city and tourist atmosphere of Oahu - quiet, dark, the sounds of the coquis, the ducks of course (we enjoyed their company and feeding them and the peacock). The proximity to Volcanoes Park was perfect especially given our luck for being there during an eruption! It was so convenient and easy to zip over to the park in no time. Everything was as Christopher and Esther described, and the space was very clean and cozy, and easy to find. On a clear night the stars are amazing.
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Kendall
July 2025
With kids
We loved visiting with Thomas! We had so much fun feeding the chickens they were so cute and small.And we also loved feeding the koi fish.And at night we heard frogs.The shower was warm which we appreciated after a sweaty day exploring the national park.
It rained mostly every day but we were dry inside. Our 8 year old loved sleeping in the loft. When we drove onto the property, there was a big sign to beware of dog…. The reality was a teeny dog named Yip which gave us all a big laugh. Yip has a big bark and personality and does not bite :)
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Jessica
July 2025
With kids
Off the beaten path and charming. We loved falling asleep to the rain and coqui frogs. Plenty of space, neat and tidy! Wish we had more time to stay and visit.
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Amber
June 2025
1 night at Yip Camp and Eco-Retreat Center
This property was beautiful! Would absolutely stay here again. Booked this last minute- host was very accommodating and welcoming.
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Anna
June 2025
3 nights at The Tranquil Homestead
We absolutely loved our short stay at the Tranquil Homestead! The cabin was in a beautiful location, very clean, and was stocked with everything we could’ve possibly needed for a comfortable stay. Additionally, Christopher & Esther were very welcoming and responsive - they graciously gave us a tour of their land when we first arrived, assisted us with navigation, and provided wonderful recommendations on restaurants/activities during our stay. I would recommend this hipcamp to anyone visiting the Big Island!!
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Nicholas
June 2025
Group trip
If you want a comfortable campsite with a friendly and informative host at an amazing price, then look no further than Yip Camp. While a bit off the main road, the location is very close to the Volcanoes National Park and not too far away from Hilo, which provides an excellent basecamp for hiking and lava spotting expeditions. The facilities are clean and functional, with an impressive amount of included amenities. The solar power was not working when we arrived, so Thomas was kind enough to run an extension cord out of his bathroom window so we could charge our devices. He checked in with us every day to make sure we were finding everything alright, and gave us plenty of tips and suggestions for the area. Overall, an amazing stay, I would highly recommend!
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Grace M.
June 2025
2 nights at Yip Camp and Eco-Retreat Center
We had a great time camping at Yip Camp, Thomas was very knowledgeable of the area and friendly! We would recommend arriving before dark when you first get there if possible, because the roads can be tricky. Overall we had a great time and would love to come back!
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Jake
June 2025
With kids
Stayed in the yip cottage, and it was great. Nice camp spot for an overnight stop for our adventure around the island. Close to Kīlauea. Had everything we needed, brought extra stuff just in case… we enjoyed visiting with Thomas and loved his off the beaten path property!
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