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

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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

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 584 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Volcano, HI
  • Volcano House
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Kilauea Military Camp
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Kilauea
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Volcano

Ohia Estates stay.Your stay at this Ohia Estates vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Aloha Candy Company and Volcano Garden Arts. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Cooper Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Volcano Garden Arts - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Kīlauea Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Volcano House - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Kilauea Military Camp - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Kilauea - 13 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Volcano's Lava Rock Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thai Thai Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Volcano Garden Arts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Lighthouse Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big O's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Property manager

Matt Hubner

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 900 square feet
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $50/pet. Pets not permitted on furniture.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children must be supervised at all times.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Suzy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fern Cottage
It was a bit difficult to find Fern Cottage but Matt jumped right in on my SOS and we got there perfectly safe and sound. The cottage was extremely clean and accommodating. It was very well stocked and organized. There was a binder that Matt organized that answered every single question that might have come up.The cottage was technologically great. Remotes for everthing including the living room fireplace and radiating wall units in the bedroomsThe beds were very comfortable. The house could accommodate 4 people very comfortably.The location to the Volcano was very close (about 5 minutes) and we could be there a few times a day without any struggle.It was a great location and a great rental. Don't hesitate to rent from Matt Hubner. It was all good.Pat and Sam
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anders J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Should have stayed 2 more nights
My wife and I stayed with our college aged sons a week before Christmas. This place was a great way to see and hike the volcano national park (a very short drive away). After a day of hiking, we grilled tuna on the covered deck’s grill. Afterwards we enjoyed a surprising amount of top tier tech at what, on the surface, is a rural retreat in a dense forest. Be prepared though there is not a lot of commercial options in the area (I see this as a welcome break from what Kona/Hilo are like). We did find that the (one) small/local grocery store was well stocked and had an awesome 5 deal on tropical flowers! The house’s kitchen was well appointed and even supplied us with some items we forgot that we needed. Beds were comfy. Internet was quick. Washing machines were helpful- post hikes. Cell phone access was ify (not a fault of the house) so be prepared to use WiFi based apps for your comms. The nights outside are DARK (!) great way to see stars. Quiet- birds and critters often were the loudest sources of noise.(!). I wished we stayed another 2 days in order to see and feel the eruption. Relaxing and memorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Oasis
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The property was tucked into lush greenery and beautiful rainforest surroundings. The fireplace was cozy for the cool nights. The porch and rockers made for the perfect spot to enjoy Kona coffee. The location proximity to VNP was super convenient. Matt was extremely responsive and helpful. We have already recommended his property to friends and will certainly choose to stay here again if we return to the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Volcano
Convenient. Quiet. Comfortable. Oasis
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Volcano House
Location is perfect for visiting Volcano National Park - just 5 minutes away by car and even less to the small village of Volcano. House setting is just as the picture appears. Open living room, dining and kitchen with a gas fireplace was where we gathered. If the weather had been better (we had quite a bit of rain), I'm sure we would have made use of wrap around open porch with gas grill. Working with Matt was extremely easy and he even provided short how-to videos for operating appliances.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Volcanoes National Park
Property was exactly as listed. We were very happy with the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Andrea K., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house very close to volcano!
The house was super clean and stocked with everything you could need, including Nespresso and laundry. It felt safe, spacious and perfect for our family of 4. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

B H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Cottage in Rain Forrest
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R., Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness
12/10 recommend
Beautiful home. Well thought out ammenities beyond my expectations. Area is dense plants but residential. Very close to national park. Only regret is we didnt have more time to enjoy this rental. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Nick L., Philadelphia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Bryan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Spot
Great property for a quick visit to the Big Island. Proximity to Volcano National Park was a huge perk, and the property was easy to find. Beautifully renovated inside
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Volcano
We had a great stay! The house was clean and roomy, and the location is very close to the national park. Volcano is one of my favorite areas in the island, and this was a perfect way to experience it overnight rather than than just as a day trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location for Volcanoes and comfortable
We only stayed one night to get us closer to Volcanoes National Park before heading over to the Kona side of the island. I wish we could have stayed another! The house was comfortable and roomy for our family of four and the jungle setting was really cool. The coqui frogs do make noise all night, so bring a sound machine if you're a light sleeper. The directions and instructions were perfect and we were able to find the house easily and use everything we needed inside the home. The house was very clean also. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
As Advertised
Great location to Volcanoes National Park. Secluded and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property close to Volcanoes National Park
We booked a 1-night stay during a driving tour of the Big Island. Our goal was to stay in unique properties, and this night to be close to Volcanoes National Park. This property hit the mark! Lovely accommodations, peaceful property, clear instructions from owners on how to best enjoy this unique partially off-grid property. Would definitely stay again and for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rain forestt retreat
We were very impressed with everything about Fern Cottage from Matt’s instructions to the property itself. I have stayed in a number of rental properties but I have never seen the thoughtfulness I found here. Kitchen drawers were labeled. Individual heaters in the bedrooms as well as heated mattress pads. A gas stove in the living room to take off the chill. The cottage is close to Volcano village and the park. The property is close to the back of the estate and surrounded by the forest so it is private in every aspect. I am sure we will back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We loved staying here. It was close to everything we needed. Close proximity to volcano national park, close to Hilo, and close enough to south point. The house was perfect, everything we needed. Quiet and safe neighborhood. 👌
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Different view of Hawaii
Stayed here 4 nights of a 16 night visit to taste the island at 4000 ft. It was fun although we hit a very rainy period. Home was warm and cozy and we managed the volcano visit and a round of golf. Had check in trouble (my fault for misplacing Instructions) but Matt came to the rescue with one phone call. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Chandra E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient Location
We were barely there, just wanted a clean place to stay close to VNP and this fit the bill. Directions to the property and the gate were very clear. Nice open space and lots of towels/bedding etc. You can tell the area has a rainforest climate as it was slightly musty smelling. Very clean though! The entire town had a rainy damp feel to it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
We had a fantastic stay at Ohia Estates. The home was comfortable, clean, and nicely decorated. We appreciated the spaciousness of the kitchen and living room. I enjoyed the option to heat my side of the bed while my partner kept his side cool. Sitting on the deck enjoying the lush grounds and listening to the birds was so peaceful. We should have stayed here another day and would definitely return to this property. It's a great spot to stay while visiting Volcano National Park. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024