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6 mins from Nat'l Park! Enjoy the sound of rain & birds in a peaceful retreat.

Family-friendly holiday home in Volcano

Photo gallery for 6 mins from Nat'l Park! Enjoy the sound of rain & birds in a peaceful retreat.

Take a short flight of steps up to the inviting main entry.
View of the front of the house and covered patio from the drive at dusk.
Take in the spacious interior and high vaulted pine ceilings upon entering.
Lots of space to relax and spread out, plus a sleeper sofa in the living area
Sit down and relax to the gas stove and HD TV with digital cable and Blu Ray/DVD

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 583.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Volcano, HI
  • Place, Kilauea
  • Place, Volcano House
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilauea Military Camp
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Hula Room - Master

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Kai Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Botanical Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

6 mins from Nat'l Park! Enjoy the sound of rain & birds in a peaceful retreat.

Hawaii State Tax ID: 148-388-6592-01. Hawai'i County IDs: STVR 19-345557, NUC 19-293

Aloha! E komo mai. Welcome to Fern Cottage. Located across from Volcano Village, and just minutes from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, we invite you to make our fully permitted house your home away from home during your next visit.

Like our other highly reviewed property (VRBO #403855), we have attempted to make Fern Cottage a perfect retreat for friends, couples, and small groups or families that wish to experience the peaceful Volcano lifestyle at its best. We also offer a wonderful retreat for kama'aina looking to get away. Comfortably nestled in the lush hapu'u fern and ʻōhi'a rainforest, you will find our location offers relaxing comfort and privacy all the while keeping you close to the variety nearby attractions the Big Island has to offer.

Our house is a cozy but spacious 900 sq ft 2 bed/1 bath house that sleeps 2-5 people comfortably. The high vaulted pine ceiling and wood floors naturally juxtapose with the green views of lush vegetation visible from all the numerous large windows throughout the house. A spacious covered half wrap-around deck greets you as you exit the house, and provides an excellent location to take in the views of the surrounding forest on our half acre property.

Both bedrooms have high-quality comfortable queen-size beds and a queen-size sleeper sofa is available to provide a third bed to accomodate your party's needs. The master bedroom has its own entry door to the covered porch. The main living/sleeping area is only accessible by stairs; therefore, we are unfortunately not accessible for visitors with disabilities that prevent the climbing of steps. For families looking to stay with us, we prefer there be at least one adult per child, if possible.

As with our other property, we strive to provide a warm and inviting stress-free yet affordable alternative to the big resorts. We hope you like what you see here and choose Hale Hubner Fern Cottage for you next visit to the Big Island. Mahalo!

Keywords: Cottage, Bungalow, Hideaway, Refuge, Volcano Vacation Rental

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised at all times.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
$50/pet. Pets not permitted on furniture.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Volcano

Located in Ohia Estates, a neighbourhood in Volcano, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Volcano Golf and Country Club and Volcano Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kīlauea Visitor Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Aloha Candy Company and Akatsuka Orchid Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Volcano, HI

What's nearby

  • Volcano Garden Arts - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • 2400 Fahrenheit Art Glass - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Volcano House - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Volcano Golf and Country Club - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Kilauea Military Camp - 10 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uncle George's Lounge at Volcano House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rim Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Crater Rim Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Eagle's Lighthouse Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lava Rock Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 6 mins from Nat'l Park! Enjoy the sound of rain & birds in a peaceful retreat. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at 6 mins from Nat'l Park! Enjoy the sound of rain & birds in a peaceful retreat.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 6 mins from Nat'l Park! Enjoy the sound of rain & birds in a peaceful retreat.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 6 mins from Nat'l Park! Enjoy the sound of rain & birds in a peaceful retreat. located?

This family-friendly Volcano holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Aloha Candy Company and Volcano Garden Arts. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

pjg977

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect stay. Great family time in a home with a lot of character. The lush vegetation and cool breezes soothed all of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Volcanoes National Park

Property was exactly as listed. We were very happy with the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great overnight stay

The whole process was made simple by the owner and the description and instructions were clear and precise. Beautiful place and so close to the national park. Thanks Matt, we’re all grateful and appreciative.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Loved our stay. Nice assortment of board games, beautiful forest surround, had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

lark l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home to explore Volcano National Park

Gorgeous, well-maintained cabin in lush woods near park entrance. Everything high quality—confy beds, good kitchen, grill on patio!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very unique stay in a rainforest

We had an excellent stay here! This is such a unique spot, surrounded by the rainforest, and the place is big and very comfortable. There's excellent directions for using things in the place, and it's very close to the visitor center for the national park. Would definitely recommende
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Woodland Adventure

Spacious cottage close to Volcano National Park. Tucked in woods. Easy to live in and enjoy. Nearness to Park a great advantage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing & beautiful

It was so peaceful & lovely! We would stay again! So close & comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay before visiting the Volcano National Park

We loved our short stay at this beautiful condo. It was a great size for our family of 5. Very conveniently located and even had to go cups for our morning coffee! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Volcano

Great place for a short stay. Could have used more illumination outside by the gate and front steps. Controls and electronics are a bit confusing. Overall, nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy H., Brookfield, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting close to VNP

We really enjoyed our stay! It is in such a peaceful setting. We enjoyed coffee on the beautiful porch. So nice that it is so close to Volcano National Park and Volcano Village. We took advantage of this great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gateway to Volcano

Great location for launching into the National Park!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

P M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay

We found the property description accurate and felt that a lot of care and consideration had been put into outfitting and decorating the house. It is close to the park and the town of Volcano, and is located on a forested lot that provides good privacy. A good choice if you wish to visit the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Easy checkin and clean house. Great location close to the Volcano park. Charming home. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful home

Staying at Hake Hubner Fern Cottage was a real treat. It is a beautiful, comfortable cottage and I would not hesitate to recommend it to other travellers. We made use of the beach towels and cooler for a trip to Green Sand Beach and Black Sand Beach (turtles!). And we went hiking in Volcanoes National Park which is just down the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christiaan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful secluded retreat in the rainforest near the national park

This house has everything you need. A big kitchen (although going out for diner in Volcano is no punishment either), a beautiful terrace and garden, nice beds and comfy sleeping rooms. The house is nice and quite and had a overall finish with great eye for detail. Especially all the electronic equipment, from dish washer to laundry facilities is an asset to your stay. We would definitely come back on a next visit. Thanks for everything Mike & Tara!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house

We’ve stayed in dozen’s of houses around the world and Mat’s house was the most organized and best supplied we’d ever seen. It had everything. We had a hiccup the first night in that the gas had been turned off so we could turn on the stove (and it is cold!) but Mat figured out the problem the next morning. This is house perfect for a chill holiday. However, we wouldn’t recommend it for anyone working remotely. This is because the internet is about 500 kbps so video calls or streaming is not realistic. Normally, we would have deferred to a hotspot off our cellphone for wifi but the coverage is weak at the house at so it’s not any better than the wifi. We ended up having to reschedule most meetings or go to the park where the cellphone coverage is better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shenglan Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great for visiting the national park. We also enjoyed the seclusion away from the main highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such a lovely place to stay! The calm and peace that surrounds the property was an added bonus. The accommodations were clean and there are instructions for everything. I had such a positive experience that I hope to stay here again in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin type feel. Great location for exploring the national park and the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place near the park

We really enjoyed our stay. It was quiet, clean, and comfortable. It had plenty of space for our family. The location can’t be beat. It’s a little rustic but I thought that was part of the charm. You are 5 minutes from the park so if you are there for an eruption you can’t be much closer without sleeping in the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Liam M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Could Be Great With Small Improvements

I really wanted to love this rental, but unfortunately it fell short in several key areas.First, I found the hospitality surprisingly lacking. The hosts provided only 2 rolls of toilet paper for the entire stay, regardless of the number of guests or nights. This felt like an unnecessary cost-cutting measure that added avoidable stress. No one wants to spend their vacation hunting for basics like toilet paper, especially in a relatively remote location. I would gladly have paid a little more to avoid this kind of friction. I fully understand that tourism can be a challenging business in the current climate, but small gestures of generosity, or simply removing sources of hassle and friction, can go a long way in building guest satisfaction and encouraging positive reviews. Stinginess is not a good quality for a hospitality business.The cleaning also left something to be desired. There were cobwebs in multiple areas, which made the space feel uncared for.Another small but notable oversight: no chopsticks among the kitchen utensils. Given that this is Hawai‘i, it seemed like a basic item that should have been included.Finally, the location wasn’t what I had hoped. The house sits right on a paved road with no real privacy. While on the porch, you can see passing cars and they can see you. This wasn’t the "peaceful retreat" I had in mind.I hope the hosts take this feedback to heart. With a bit more attention to detail and guest experience, this could be a better offering.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of our favorite stays

Great location to visit volcano national park. Had a nicely stocked kitchen and was very clean. We really enjoyed the record player as well. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Volcano NP visit!

We loved the location in relation to Volcano National Park and the town of Volcano. We hopped back and forth to the park and were fortunate to see one of the Kilauea eruptions. We also attended the Volcano Farmers Market on Sunday morning which was very enjoyable. The home was easy to get into once we found it. Be aware that GPS and cell service is very suspect in the area. Follow the owner's instructions to find the property and you won't be led astray like we were by Google Maps. The home was well-built, spacious, clean and cozy, beds comfortable, shower hot, full kitchen with big eating space and a nice laundry in a room behind the home, and a great covered porch to enjoy the outdoor environment. The only minor negatives were the available lighting in the living room was too dim to comfortably read, and the next door neighbor had a big, loud group there for the two days we stayed. That can't be helped sometimes, and I don't know if next door is another rental or if they are residents. They had two dogs that barked a lot and young kids playing loudly with adults calling loudly off and on. We spent most of our time in the park, so it wasn't as big of an issue to us as if we were trying to relax in the home during the day. The owners and agents communicated with answers to all questions within moments of our inquiries, and had detailed instruction in a booklet in the home that was up to date on food, recreation and services in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Suzy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Cottage in Rain Forest

Cottage was convenient to National Park and written directions made it easy to find. In one of the reviews it mentioned the cottage was updated, I would categorize as rustic. There are a lot of owner personal items and limited closet space. The long driveway is narrow (reflectors are spaced on each side) and there is no turn around near the house. We also slept in second bedroom because the exterior door in master didn’t feel private. We had an amazing time visiting and hiking in the park and really enjoyed the short drive from the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Matt Hubner

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We are Tara and Matt Hubner. We come from Texas but currently reside in Colorado. However, our hearts reside on the Hawai'i Island. We purchased this house in 2015 after successfully operating our first Volcano vacation rental for 4 years (VRBO #403855). We rented the home long-term for 3 years until we could prepare to outfit the property as a short-term rental. We try to return as often as possible, but gladly open our home to you when we cannot be there to enjoy it.

Why they chose this property

The National Park and the volcanoes of the Big Island hold a special place in our hearts. We love all that the park has to offer in its natural wonders. The town of Volcano is nicely situated adjacent to the park, but there is also so much more to do nearby that it makes for the perfect location to enjoy the Big Island. We love the beaches and the snorkeling/diving all within the distance of a short drive. We love the diverse nature of the people of the area and the aloha spirit that they truly share with those who don't try and bring the mainland go-go-go attitude with them. We love the nearby markets that you can find on a daily basis. We also enjoy the shops and modern amenities of the nearby towns and Hilo. It's hard to beat the cool weather at 4000 ft elevation. So whether you're interested outdoor activities, peace and relaxation, or restaurants and shopping; there's everything one needs within just a quick drive from here. All this plus the fact that there are little to no crowds makes it our favorite place in the world!

What makes this property unique

One of our favorite things to do is drive out at night to the park. It's only a 10-15 minute drive to the crater rim from our house, and the views of the glowing caldera are mesmerizing. We try to go out every night that we can, and often there are people playing music or dancing hula for Madame Pele, and this makes it quite an experience. We enjoy ordering takeout from some of the nearby restaurants and dining on our lanai under the stars.

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