Near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center.
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100% Recommend11 ratings · 10 reviews
Jessie is an amazing host and person. When we arrived my daughter wasn’t feeling well. Jesse brought her crackers and us both sandwiches. He told us the best places to go. Thank you Jessie for sharing your rain forest paradise. Loved all the animals and flowers.
Wendy D.
2 reviews
One of the best! We only stayed for one night but regretted not staying more days! Jesse was an amazing host and the animals running around were great! The little frogs at night were so cute too!!! Thank you!!
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P. Genevieve G.
7 reviews
Our family (dad, mom and 7 year old son) stayed with Jesse on his property, FlashTown, for two wonderful days. Can't say enough nice things--even after this relatively short time we were all genuinely sad to leave and consider Jesse to be a friend. Maybe a future e-pen pal for our son? The property is wild and glorious and we felt blessed to sleep in his rainforest with all the nature sounds and smells. IMO, this is what Hipcamp is all about. 10/10. (As a bonus, Jesse gave us samples of his skin care product, Fruity Puppy, and it's the real deal. We ended up buying a full size container when we left and have all been using it daily. If you camp here you'd be silly not to get a full container--it's that good.)
Daniel C.
4 reviews
What an awesome and unique experience thanks to Jessie!
We had such a great time here, from the cats, to the chickens, to the dogs, to the ponds, to the open air bathroom- what an experience!
Great for Splunkers and lava chasers.
All of Jessie’s hard work is paying off! Shout out to Cookie and Ghostbuster!
The location is awesome and we look forward staying here again!
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Emily C.
8 months on Hipcamp
Down to Earth, down the trail to a hot shower. Like sleeping on flower pillows. Mr. Host has energy and ideas free of charge. Attentive and informational as the sun goes down. A calico cat in the middle of the night followed me into our room but responded very well to fake shooshes finally squirtching under the door and out of our dreams. It is the one that meows, you will know it if you hear it or are a midnight star gazer. He made all the adjustments and reached out just enough to not feel like someone is watching, very respectful of our privacy at the same time comfortable. No plugins in our room so our phones died and we slept in, he was understanding like an old friend. I hope he liked us. No offense but most hosts I could care less. I hope Jesse liked us. If we get a chance to go back which we will. I will bring a Rose bush in honor of the City of Roses. Then he can use his chicken coop cleanup and pond water on the roses!
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Joe E.
5 reviews
Jessie was extremely nice, welcoming, and flexible. His property is beautiful and peaceful. The animals are a highlight!
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Kierra D.
5 reviews
The host was SO kind & helpful! I cannot wait to visit again with my kiddo!
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Stephanie S.
1 year on Hipcamp
I can’t say enough wonderful things about our stay. Jessie made it truly unforgettable! He was incredibly warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived, making us feel right at home. It was clear that he genuinely loved sharing his space with us, which made our time all the more special.
Jessie took the time to show us around his property, introducing us to many beautiful plants he grows. It was like a private tour of Hawaiian flora and we learned so much with each step. Every moment there felt meaningful, thanks to Jessie. His company was just as wonderful as the setting, with great conversations and a truly welcoming energy. Of course, I can’t forget about his sweetest animals that brought so much joy and were so lovely to be around.
I honestly couldn’t wish for a better host. He went above and beyond in every way and I’m so grateful for our experience.
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Wiktoria P.
8 reviews
Jessie has created a unique spot out of a jungle lot - lots of fruit trees, water cachement pond, chickens, and of course, lots of cute cats and two very friendly dogs. He is very generous and shared the best lilikoi, offered eggs from the chickens, and shared tips on some cool places to visit.
The shelter kept us warm and dry from the rain. One of the cats, Cookie, was able to break in to snuggle us at night but tbh I found this to be a feature of the place. The bathroom is a short walk from the shelter and uses non-potable for the toilet, sink, and shower (which have hot water - a little quirky to use but a nice amenity). It is an open air bathroom and shower so not the most private but there's no one else around and considering the last place I stayed had a port a potty this was a huge upgrade.
Other things to note - you are in the jungle! Coqui frogs are loud at night and roosters crow in the morning, so bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper. There are some lights on the property but it was nice to have my headlamp to walk around at night. The location is great - close to Volcano National Park and Hilo.
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Samantha S.
4 reviews
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· June 2024
Tent ·
on the grass
What a magnificent piece of paradise! I highly recommend staying at FlashTown - everything about our visit was amazing. From the moment we got there, Jessie treated us like family. The yard is well thought out & filled with a number of beautifully cultivated areas to explore, bordered by wild forest. We loved getting to meet all the cats, chickens & dogs that call this haven home. Each element of this experience highlighted the love, dedication & forethought invested in the space by its caretaker. I can only see it becoming even more magical with time
Melody H.
3 reviews
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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
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Joined in September 2023Response rate: 100%
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