Near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center.
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Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
What to expect
Cabin
6 guests max
Toilet available
Pets allowed
No campfires
Drinking water available
Showers available
Bins available
Cooking equipment present
Wifi available
Picnic table absent
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 11:00 AM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Strict
Minimum nights: 2 nights
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
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Reviews
100% Recommend42 ratings · 35 reviews
Nestled in the heart of the jungle, this campsite offers a unique blend of seclusion and comfort. Guests appreciate the well-equipped amenities, including a hot shower and stocked kitchen, making it a great base for exploring nearby attractions like Volcano National Park. The hosts, Sanna and Reese, are noted for their warmth and helpfulness, ensuring a welcoming stay. While it is an off-grid experience, the site provides modern comforts like wifi and efficient waste systems, though visitors should be mindful of solar power limitations.
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Recommends
· 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.
Kayla S.
7 reviews
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· April 2025
Little Gem Big Forest
Great place in the middle of the Jungle. Wonderful and Kind hosts too.
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Peter R.
2 reviews
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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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Tahj D.
10 months on Hipcamp
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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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Jason V.
3 reviews
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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.
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Laura F.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· April 2023
Not camping, but better!
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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John M.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· December 2022
Group trip
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.
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Patrick S.
4 reviews
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· June 2022
Low key glamping in the jungle
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.
Leah B.
5 reviews
Recommends
· March 2022
Comfort in the woods
Group trip
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!
Melanie P.
8 reviews
Recommends
· March 2022
Group trip
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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Nicole B.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2022
Group trip
calming place of peace
Este N Crystal S.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· 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
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Lauren G.
6 reviews
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· February 2022
Tree house glamping!
This was a great place to stay! Beautiful location and all the comforts of home.
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Marianne C.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2022
Treehouse Adventure
We loved our stay here!!! Great location for easy access to Hawai’i Volcanoes NP. Super cute and cozy. Thanks for the wonderful stay!
Adrienne F.
6 reviews
Recommends
· February 2022
Group trip
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
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Karen O.
3 reviews
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· January 2022
Great off-grid, tranquil location!
Group trip
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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Caitlyn C.
5 reviews
Recommends
· January 2022
Group trip
The only problem was not to have more time to enjoy the place, so amazing
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Jeeus L.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2021
Lovely place
Group trip
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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Nathan C.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2021
Group trip
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!
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Kelli V.
4 reviews
Recommends
· December 2021
Rainforest retreat
Group trip
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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Matthew G.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2021
Group trip
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.
Alex S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· November 2021
100% Recommended
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.
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Krystal M.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2021
Amazing Remote "Treehouse" Stay!
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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Katy C.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2021
Off grid, immersed in the rainfores
While off-grid, Sanna & Reese's treehouse had everything you could need: lights, full kitchen, hot shower, outdoor cold shower, comfortable beds, and of course the lovely backdrop of the rainforest and all its critters. When the bio toilet pump wasn't working well, Reese had it replaced the next morning! Warning: don't leave any food in the kitchen area, which I wish we were warned about. Our bread bag got chewed into on our first night, which was a bummer. They were also building a second cabin right next door during our stay so beware of noise. Mosquitoes were pretty active, but not surprising given you're in the trees and you're on the wetter side of the island. All in all, I absolutely loved staying here. Sanna and Reese are incredibly nice, and I'm jealous of their property!
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Andrew T.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2021
A beautiful place surrounded by fern forest.
Lekh P.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2021
Sanna and her husband were amazing hosts! She was able to accommodate us for an extra night with little notice, and we spent three nights in her wonderful tree house. The location is perfect for an off-the-grid experience, from showering outdoor to the easy-to-use bio toilet, but has plenty of comfort and style at the same time! The house is really really cool! Sanna was always available for all our needs, and the friendly dog Rocko kept us company in the garden :)The location is perfect for visiting The Vulcano National Park, and the East side of Big Island. Highly recommend!
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Tommaso N.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2021
Great place to stay, very cozy and everything is well thought out!
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Stephen D.
8 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2021
Group trip
Amazing spot. Great price considering the amenities!
Jack O.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2021
This was by far the best place we stayed during our time on the big island WOW! Sana was the most communicative host and the place was beautiful - the treehouse AND the property. It was so luxurious to say the least. It had a massive gate which helped us feel safe during our stay. The bed was super comfortable and the hot shower was incredible. We had every amenity we could have asked for and some. The stairs had light up strips for us to see while we were walking, there was filtered drinking water, wifi... incredible! Would 100000% stay here again in a heartbeat.
Lauren F.
9 reviews
Recommends
· July 2021
Awesome off grid experience
Our stay in the treehouse was amazing. We didn't know quite what to expect but we were not disappointed.
Absolutely would recommend and stay again.
Alexander G.
3 reviews
Location
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.
Joined in February 2021Response rate: 80%Response time: Within 8 hours
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