Mocean View Inn

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29 reviews

· Eden Roc, Hawaii, Hawaii

1 acre hosted by Dawn T.

4 lodging sites

Near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Private sites

100% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

As a full-time host and tour guide, I take pride is giving people the best experiences possible while on island! Our properties are cozy and provide everything you will need being your home away from home while on vacation! Learn more about this land: The ultimate local experience while providing comforts to make your stay enjoyable. Live in traditional Hawaiian style homes! For guests unfamiliar with the Big Island, it is not like the other islands people travel to. If Oahu is more Americanized, the Big Island is still more of a Polynesian Island. Our property allows guests to enjoy a genuine local experience. The cabins have power and endless hot water. All water on property is rainwater harvested from our roof! At night your ears will be greeted by the forest with sounds of coqui frogs. Many people love them 🐸 Please search for Bathing Suits and Rain Boots on YouTube to find a video of what our property sounds like at night. Our channel also features videos of tours we offer. More to be uploaded, check back often! Our tours include off the beaten path adventures ranging from sunrises and geothermal Kings baths, to prawn hunting to hikes that lead to waterfalls! They are all local gems that you will not find online or offered by any other tour guide agency. We are updating our ig @bathingsuitsandrainboots regularly with footage from adventures as well! Beach gear such as surf boards, boogie boards and snorkel gear is also available. There is a detailed welcome packet with a variety of mostly free but some paid must see/do activities on the island! There are a total of 4 cabins on the one acre lot. The owners are on property, other guests may or may not be here as well. There is a dog Valentine, two outdoor cats named Ghost and Tomi, and chickens/ducks. Each cabin has a queen mattress. We rent both cabins out for larger groups. Jungle massages are available on site starting at $100 for the hour. Please note the main image capturing a lava cliff sunrise is not visible from the cabin. It is about a 30-40 minute drive from us 🌊 ☀️ 🌋 We are at 1880ft elevation so it can get chilly at night. Winters are also rainy season so if traveling to the Big Island in the winter, I suggest some light layers for warmth, a raincoat and rain boots.

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Explorers Hale by Kīlauea Volcano

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Cabin · Sleeps 2

The ULTIMATE rainforest experience while providing comforts to make your stay enjoyable. Live in traditional Hawaiian style homes! We have strong wifi and grid power so there is never a shortage. We also feature a 10,000-gallon rainwater catchment that is ALWAYS full! Enjoy rainforest showers with endless hot water! Our cabins are newly updated with added comforts and even have USB plugs in the nightstand right next to your bed. Although we have everything you will want to be comfortable, we have done so in a sustainable way, with about 1/4 of the energy consumption of the average household. This rustic, jungle themed jungalow with exposed stud walls and built in shelves for a light, open feel, features a mini fridge, propane heater, private full bathroom and covered lanai. There is one queen bed in the cabin. We have another listing where we have combined the two cabins for a max of 4 people. The cabins are right next to each other making it ideal for groups! There is a kitchen on property shared with one other rental perfect for making friends while traveling! The kitchen features a brand new washer, dryer, stainless steal sink and is stocked with all the cooking supplies you will need. We provide a detailed welcome packet with a variety of mostly free but some paid must see/do activities on the island that our past guests have loved! VEHICLES We also have a 2017 4WD Toyota Tacoma available for rent with airport delivery. Mopeds and a slingshot as well! TOURS At night your ears will be greeted by the forest with sounds of coqui frogs. Many people love them. Please search for Bathing Suits and Rain Boots on YouTube to find a video of what our property sounds like at night. Our channel also features videos of tours we offer and shorts with educational island facts! More to be uploaded, check back often! Our tours include off the beaten path adventures ranging from sunrises and geothermal ponds, to hikes that lead to waterfalls! All tours are local gems that you will not find online or offered by any other tour guide agency. BEACH GEAR We have surf boards, boogie boards and snorkel gear available for guests as well as beach towels! MISC There are a total of four cabins on the one-acre lot. The owners and groundskeepers are on property including dogs, cats, and chickens. We homestead and have many foods growing such as lilikoi, bananas, papayas, pineapple, fig, strawberries, poha berries, sugar cane, lemons, blood oranges, rosemary, basil and more! ANIMALS We have a 501(c)(3) non-profit dog rescue so there are a number of dogs on the one acre property at any given time. Guests should only interact with loose dogs on the property and not ones in kennels without owner discretion. Guests that adopt a dog and bring it home receive a waived adoption fee and a 25% discount on all future stays :) We also LOVE when guests take our dogs on field trips and/or walks! Rainforest massages are available starting at $100 for the hour. We are about about a 30 minute drive from the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and a lovely central location to many other places on the island. Keep in mind, we are a BIG island so more driving is required here than the other islands. We are at 1880ft elevation so it can get chilly at night. All of our cabins are equipped with propane heaters for comfort. Winters are also rainy season so if traveling to the Big Island in the winter, we suggest some light layers for warmth, a raincoat and rain boots.

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Mermaid Lair with Rainforest Shower

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Cabin · Sleeps 2

The ULTIMATE rainforest experience while providing comforts to make your stay enjoyable. Live in traditional Hawaiian style homes! We have strong wifi and grid power so there is never a shortage. We also feature a 10,000-gallon rainwater catchment that is ALWAYS full! Enjoy rainforest showers with endless hot water! Our cabins are newly updated with added comforts and even have USB plugs in the nightstand right next to your bed. Although we have everything you will want to be comfortable, we have done so in a sustainable way, with about 1/4 of the energy consumption of the average household. This rustic, under the sea themed jungalow with exposed stud walls with built in shelves for a light, open feel, features a mini fridge, propane heater, private full bathroom and covered lanai. There is one queen bed in the cabin. We have one other cabin with a queen bed as well as a listing where we have combined the two cabins for a max of 4 people. The cabins are right next to each other making it ideal for groups! This cabin does not have a window. There is COMMUNITY kitchen on property that is shared with one other rental cabin. We provide a detailed welcome packet with a variety of mostly free but some paid must see/do activities on the island that our past guests have loved! VEHICLES We also have a 2017 4WD Toyota Tacoma available for rent with airport delivery. Mopeds and a slingshot as well! TOURS At night your ears will be greeted by the forest with sounds of coqui frogs. Many people love them. Please search for Bathing Suits and Rain Boots on YouTube to find a video of what our property sounds like at night. Our channel also features videos of tours we offer. More to be uploaded, check back often! Our tours include off the beaten path adventures ranging from sunrises and geothermal Kings baths, to hikes that lead to waterfalls! We also do cultural Hawaiian sunset tours to Fissure 8! All tours are local gems that you will not find online or offered by any other tour guide agency. BEACH GEAR We have boogie boards, surf boards and snorkel gear available for guests as well as beach towels! MISC There are a total of four cabins on the one-acre lot. The owners and groundskeeper are on property including a dogs, cats, and chickens. We homestead and have many foods growing such as lilikoi, bananas, papayas, pineapple, fig, strawberries, poha berries, sugar cane, lemons, blood oranges, rosemary, basil and more! ANIMALS We have a 501(c)(3) non-profit dog rescue so there are a number of dogs on the one acre property at any given time. Guests should only interact with loose dogs on the property and not ones in kennels without owner discretion. Guests that adopt a dog and bring it home receive a waived adoption fee and a 25% discount on all future stays :) We also LOVE when guests take our dogs on field trips and/or walks! Rainforest massages are available starting at $100 for the hour. Please note the main image is not visible from the cabin. We are about about a 30 minute drive from the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. We are at 1880ft elevation so it can get chilly at night. All of our cabins are equipped with propane heaters for comfort. Winters are also rainy season so if traveling to the Big Island in the winter, we suggest some light layers for warmth, a raincoat and rain boots.

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Ohia Rainforest Ecolodge

Cabin · Sleeps 6

The ULTIMATE rainforest experience while providing comforts to make your stay enjoyable. Live in traditional Hawaiian style homes! We have strong Wifi and grid power so there is never a shortage. We also boast a 10,000-gallon rainwater catchment that is ALWAYS full! Enjoy rainforest showers with endless hot water! Our cabins are newly updated with added comforts and even have USB plugs in the nightstand right next to your bed. Although we have everything you will want to be comfortable, we have done so in a sustainable way, with about 1/4 of the energy consumption of the average household, leaving a small carbon footprint. These rustic, themed jungalows with exposed stud walls with built in shelves for a light, open feel, feature mini fridges, propane heaters, 2 private full bathrooms and covered lanais. One cabin features an under the sea theme while the other gives the feel of sleeping in the jungle! Each cabin has one queen mattress. The cabins are right next to each other making it ideal for groups! The blue cabin does not have a window, the green cabin does. There is a SHARED COMMUNITY kitchen on property as well. We provide a detailed welcome packet with a variety of mostly free but some paid must see/do activities on the island that our past guests have loved! VEHICLE We also have a 2017 4WD Toyota Tacoma available for rent on turo for $85-100/day with Hilo airport delivery. TOURS At night your ears will be greeted by the forest with sounds of coqui frogs. Many people love them. Please search for Bathing Suits and Rain Boots on YouTube to find a video of what our property sounds like at night. Our channel also features videos of tours we offer. More to be uploaded, check back often! Our tours include off the beaten path adventures ranging from sunrises and geothermal Kings baths, to hikes that lead to waterfalls! We also do cultural Hawaiian sunset tours to Fissure 8! All tours are local gems that you will not find online or offered by any other tour guide agency. BEACH GEAR We have boogie boards and snorkel gear available for guests as well as beach towels and chairs! MISC There are a total of four cabins on the one-acre lot. The owners are on property including a dog named Valentine, two outdoor cats named Ghost and Tomi, and chickens/ducks. Rainforest massages are available starting at $100 for the hour. Please note the main image is not visible from the cabin. We are about about a 30 minute drive from the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. We are at 1880ft elevation so it can get chilly at night. All of our cabins are equipped with propane heaters for comfort. Winters are also rainy season so if traveling to the Big Island in the winter, we suggest some light layers for warmth, a raincoat and rain boots.

Rainforest Economy Crash Pad

Booked 1 time

Cabin · Sleeps 4

Enjoy the rainforest in this cozy, yellow cabin! Queen bunk beds allow for up to four guests. Perfect for those looking for a small but comfy place to rest after adventuring. The private, outdoor bathroom makes this an authentic Hawaii Island experience! A central location about the same distance from Hilo, geothermal hot ponds, black sand beaches, etc! Less than 30 mins to Kīlauea, the worlds most active volcano! Hawaii Island is quite large and our roads don’t connect well. Our location puts you central to many desirable places to visit! Ideal for those wanting a crash pad, NO KITCHEN ACCESS. This is a private, separate structure with a room and bathroom ONLY. There is no kitchen. There is a kitchen on property for the other rental units only. Please check those out if you would like a kitchen. Pets are on property. Dogs, cats, and chickens. Dogs are outside. If this is an issue upon arrival please let us know PRIOR to your checkin date. We usually have a foster dog or two here along with our own dogs. We also have a monarch butterfly sanctuary so you will often see them flying around🦋 We have a 501(c)(3) non-profit dog rescue so there are a number of dogs on the one acre property at any given time. Guests should only interact with loose dogs on the property and not ones in kennels without owner discretion. Guests that adopt a dog and bring it home receive a waived adoption fee and a 25% discount on all future stays :) We also LOVE when guests take our dogs on field trips and/or walks! We have a 2017 4WD Toyota Tacoma for rent with airport delivery. Mopeds and a slingshot as well!

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100% Recommend34 ratings · 29 reviews

Set amidst a lush jungle environment, Dawn’s campsite offers a unique experience with its charming cabins and outdoor showers. Guests consistently praise the warmth of the host and the cozy, private atmosphere, making it a great base for exploring nearby Volcanoes National Park. The sounds of nature, including coqui frogs, add to the immersive rainforest experience, though they might be a bit loud for some. The presence of friendly animals like cats and dogs adds to the homely feel, while the well-equipped kitchen and hot showers ensure comfort.

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Ann T.

2 reviews

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· October 2024

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Dawn was a great host. She thought of everything you could want or need. We loved the vibe and the remote location. Coqui frogs are loud - we love them but others may not so just know ahead of time they are there. The cats are super friendly and keep you company on the lanai. We would definitely stay here again.

Anastasia P.

5 reviews

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· February 2024

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We absolutely loved our time at a green cabin. Property is organized with love, every detail is magical, string lights along the path, cute cabin decor, jungle shower, big comfy bed and lovely cats and dogs who came for a visit to our cabin terrace (don’t worry they do bark but they are sweet). There’s warm water in shower, it’s also private to your cabin! There was separate kitchen building but we didn’t cook. Would love to spend more time there and will definitely come back <3 thank you!

Manuel C.

6 reviews

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· January 2024

Explorers Hale by Kīlauea Volcano

Yes it was what expected clean organized a well thought out facility DAWN is a great hist

Charles P.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· January 2024

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Awesome stay. Great base for getting into Volcanoes National Park. I slept like a baby every night and would often make it to the park by sunrise. I loved having the cats and dogs around. The dogs will bark when you arrive but settle down fast, so don’t let that put you off. They are all friendly especially the puppy named Pocket. Dawn was a gracious host, mahalo!

Blase B.

2 reviews

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· January 2024

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The cabin at Dawn's property was simple and perfect for us. We loved having an outdoor shower surrounded by such dense foliage that a shower curtain wasn't needed at all. Dawn was easy to work and communicate with. The shared kitchen is huge and well-equipped; we met some Austrian travelers there. The property is far from the nearest streetlight or business, and feels very secluded. It is among other houses, but the greenery is too dense to see them. All in all a great value and a lovely getaway!

Alexia B.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· November 2023

Mermaid Lair with Rainforest Shower

It was a brief, but great stay! We were taking a weekend trip from Oahu, so we just spent one night. By the time we arrived, it was pitch black but we had no problem finding the property or getting back to the cabin due to the very thorough instructions. We were greeted by the sound of very talkative coqui frogs (seriously, it sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, but SO cool) and a very friendly kitty that followed us to the cabin and sat with me on the porch for a long time. The room was comfortable and had all the basic things needed. My only complaint is due to all the solar lights outside not working, it was pitch black while trying to use the outdoor bathroom/shower. We needed to utilize our phones lights or the small lights provided to walk around. I was nervous but really enjoyed the “open air” showering facing the woods, but it was a really cool experience. Would definitely stay again if I find myself on the island! Very loud at night between the frogs and rain on the tin roof, so if you don’t mind that you’ll have a great stay (and if you don’t, dawn provides ear plugs in the room! All in all, beautiful location and awesome stay😊

Location

Eden Roc, Hawaii, Hawaii, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking