We're here on our honeymoon and it turns out we have the entire place to ourselves. The house is…read moreHUGE and comes with everything you would want in a B&B. The innkeepers are great - they gave us some great recommendations that have turned out to be very helpful as we traipse around this side of the island. This is the perfect place for either a family or even several couples - lots of space; huge yard, close to Volcano National Park and convenient to Hilo. Take a trip and plan to stay here.

Nice yard and big house. Although the common areas of the house were spacious, the property manager…read morewas not a people person - not hospitable at all. Other than some coffee and papaya on the first morning, there was no breakfast provided. Any coffee after the first day had to be purchased and it wasn't even from the island. We stayed 3 nights/4 days and ran out of toilet paper and clean wash cloths. This was just a place to sleep - very dated and moldy. Definitely would not recommend for anyone with allergies.

We were able to stay in this lovely one-bedroom guest house for practically nothing. It's located…read morein Pahoa, in a neighborhood where locals live and it was a perfect place to be able to hit the popular spots in the southeastern part of the Big Island. If you want to visit Kehena Beach, the Kapoho Tidepools, Kalani Resort, and especially the LAVA FLOW! It's all very close. Also Pahoa is such a local funky town, I think it's worth a visit to get more local flavor than just staying in Kona. The guest cottage, or the ambulana, is situated behind the owner's house. It's a one-bedroom cottage with a large living room/dining room area and all you need for in the kitchen. If you're lucky, you will get some of Yami's spicy curry mix so you can cook up some curry chicken or lentils. Overall, it's a great place to get away from the usual tourist sites. It's quiet, and it's got the beautiful sounds of the coqui frogs at night.

This is our second time staying at Volcano Teapot Cottage and I can't say enough great things about…read morethe cottage and Bill & Antoinette! The cottage has two bedrooms, though they only rent to one couple at a time, a livingroom, large bath, kitchen and a dining area. It is surrounded by a lush tropical rain forest completely private from neighbors. It is decorated with such style that the name "Teapot" is perfect. Bill & Antoinette have thought of everything, from toiletries, entertainment, comfort, information about the area, breakfast items, and all the supplies you could possibly need. If you can't find something here, you really don't need it. I really can't say enough about Bill and Antoinette and their beautiful cottage. Can't wait to visit again!

We were very fortunate to book a 3-night stay at this very comfortable, modernized plantation…read morecottage with more amenities that we'd anticipated. I don't usually write reviews but see that existing ones could use an update. Nothing has changed since the previous reviews as far as the beautifully manicured grounds on 2-1/2 acres, the lush greenery and quiet stillness of the neighborhood setting, gracious hospitality of hosts, Bill and Antoinette, the generously well-stocked kitchen, amazing choices for breakfasts, the details such as umbrellas, flashlights and binoculars for hiking and volcano viewing. The hot tub is not available - but we weren't expecting one, anyway. All the 5-star reviews here are the real deal and every one of them describes the kind of experience I had here (except for the hot tub). If you are traveling with a party of 2 or less, this is the place to stay at in Volcano!

The lady running this place is dishonest. We left after one night and had to fight with AirBnB for…read moremonths to get a 30% partial refund. They lied about our accomodations, first promising us the big house and then double booking and giving it to another person who paid more. Almost derailed our honeymoon. Expect no service here. No comfort, lots of bugs in the cottage. The area is nice, just choose another property.

I will first start by saying this is not a house for a family. Our party of six, my daughter her…read morehusband, two kids ages 10 and 9 and my husband I. First of all the house is not as large as they make it out to be. both my husband and I and our daughter and son in law wanted the two king beds. I might add it is not two bedrooms in the main house, one is a loft. the kids didn't fell comfortable sleeping in the cottage and wanted to sleep in the main house with us. the twin beds did not have a sheets or blankets. one of the king beds had not been changed from the last guests and had pubic hair in it, gross! The house was not clean to the average standers of a rental. The shower was in the hall to the master bedroom which was made of mostly black rock and had no glass in the window, just screen and shutter. it was very dark and the step down to the room was very high almost to the point of being dangerous for my husband and I. Bugs and geckos were in the house. it was very disappointing and we ended up leaving the next day. The host blamed us for the dirt and would not refund our money for the nights we did not stay. I just can't understand all the great reviews for this house!

We stayed a couple of nights in Kate's Volcano Cottage. It's a little hard to find at night in the…read morelocal jungle (set back from the road), so you may want to get there before dark. Kathryn does email you directions when you book. The cottage is very nice inside and out, and Kathryn and Kenneth did a great job on their renovations and put a lot of thought into what to stock inside. The abundant wood gives it a "homey" cabin feel. A good size for four people. It is well-stocked with kitchen items, and picture books and guidebooks etc on the local area and volcano. Also, flashlights and gloves for hiking on the trail to see the glow of new lava of Kilauea at night. If you slip, the lava can cut you, so do wear the gloves. Would highly recommend this as a place to stay near Volcanoes National Park. Great value.

The way to begin our marriage, in a "place of the heart!" Nohea Cottage at Volcano Places…read more This was so much more than staying in a cottage; it was a Volcano experience! Kathryn, the owner, was just wonderful. She gave us so much information about the area and facts about the volcanos of Hawaii. Nohea is such a beautiful structure, handcrafted, a labor of love. The warm woods and detailed construction make this cottage so special and warm. Every window has a beautiful view into a forest of ferns. The kitchen is really well equipped with quality cookware and all sorts of basics including local coffee and a coffee press. Robes, hair dryer, iron, lots of towels...a shower for two! Videos of the volcano, maps, books...really helpful! Oh, a gas stove and heated pads to take the chill away were wonderful! The trip to Volcano is an easy drive from Hilo as the mountain is a shield volcano with gently sloping sides. To my amazement the road is straight, unlike the curvy roads clinging to the cliffs we have experienced around Kona. It's hard to believe you drive from the coast to 4000 feet without curves! Kathryn suggested we go to the Volcano Farmer's Market at 6 am to be there for the cinnamon rolls! That was so worth it! Everybody was just so friendly and we bought delicious fruits and greens as well, all grown in Volcano. Nohea was so special we decided to be married on the back covered porch. It was the perfect place for our intimate ceremony for just the two of us. The birds singing around us, the brilliant green rainforest surrounding us. Kathryn was so gracious in allowing us and as we used a local couple to perform the ceremony and do photos, they knew each other. Volcano is a special place. The most perfect place my husband and I could have chosen to begin our new life together! We hope to return to Kathryn's Nohea cottage again and again.

My bf and I stayed here for a night and loved it!! The cottage is right across from the black sand…read morebeach (beware clothes are optional). The beachfront cottage is newly renovated and gorgeous. There is a lovely lanai to enjoy your meals on which has an amazing view and all of the furnishings are clean and tidy. Andre is a super friendly and helpful man. He gave us a map and showed us where all worthwhile attractions are. He is also very easy to get ahold of if needed. I would definitely recommend this cottage.

Lovely place, great beautiful location only down side is that there is no full kitchen and…read morerestaurants are at least 2 miles away. Upon arrival I immediate thought was "wish I was staying longer". Quiet, cozy place to stay. Had a morning fruit smoothie on the deck and watched the sunrise.

Our broker and hostess, Sophia, was very friendly and attentive. She answered all of our questions…read morealmost immediately and was available to us via email or phone for the entire booking process and duration of the stay. She manages several properties in the Kapoho Beach Community--which is a 10 minute drive to Pahoa's "downtown" and a 30 minute drive to Hilo--and even one in Kihei, Maui. Important notes: 1. Secure, gated community. 2. Only AT&T and T-Mobile cell phones work here. 3. Free wi-fi works well. 4. Very friendly locals with lots of Aloha spirit.

What a beautiful luxurious and romantic place to stay in Volcano. Don't think twice about booking…read morethis spot, you won't regret it! We stayed in the white lotus suite and this suite was 5-Star hotel material if not better. We loved everything about it: the king size bed, private parking, views of the rainforest from inside with all the glass windows, breakfast is provided, full jacuzzi bathtub that comes with bath salts and bubbles, double shower, double sinks, heat lamp above tub, and access to private patio to enjoy breakfast with a view. I would go back here in a heartbeat next time I come to visit. The owner is very sweet and you can tell that he is very attentive and thoughtful when it comes to the rooms that he builds himself.

* Price: on the high end for the area but is well worthy! Approximately $250 per night (including…read moretax, fee, breakfast, wifi, etc.); 4star * Ambiance: zen, relaxing. 5 star. * Location: convenient, easy to find. Close to the park, volcano village (less than 10 minute drive). 5 star. * Motif: beautiful decor cottage with private entrance, on suite bathroom and tub. 5 star * Service: Mr. Kim is very pleasant and helpful! 5 star. Found this place through tripadvisor and we are glad to stay here! It is beautiful decor with plenty of privacy... not like other B&B. Each cottage is separate from each other, on suite bathroom, seating area, small kitchenette, and dinning area. The decor is beautiful asian Zen motif. The place is very clean. Mr. Kim waited up for us since we got in quite late. Breakfast was brought to your room by him in the morning by 8 AM. It is including local freshly cut and arranged fruits, biscuits and quiche. It is beautiful and delicious! There is a hot tub for guests. Laundry room is on site next to the Hula moon cottage. It is a perfect place to relax and listen to sound of rain and nature! We definitely will recommend this place to friends and family. Will come back... A hui hou!