House in Fern Forest, HI
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Volcano Rainforest Retreat — As Seen on “Building Off the Grid”!
To see our home featured on TV:
Search online for Building Off the Grid — Season 7, Episode 5: “Volcano Home”
Welcome to Volcano Home, a handcrafted 2-bedroom, 2-bath rainforest retreat on the lush slopes of Kilauea Volcano. Designed and built by a local artist, this unique off-grid home combines comfort, creativity, and eco-friendly living for an unforgettable Hawaiian escape.
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🏡 Your Private Hawaiian Getaway
Tucked away on 3 acres of pristine rainforest, our home offers total privacy and tranquility — the perfect setting to relax, reconnect, and recharge.
Only 20 minutes to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and 20 miles from Hilo Airport, you’ll be ideally located to explore waterfalls, black sand beaches, and scenic drives along the Big Island’s east coast.
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🛌 Sleeping Arrangements
2 Queen Bedrooms, each uniquely themed — one inspired by fiery Kilauea, the other by the starry skies of Mauna Kea
Additional sleeping options: 2 twin floor mattresses + 1 single cot
Pack ’n Play crib for little travelers
All rooms include ceiling fans, the bedrooms feature window coverings, extra blankets, and cozy linens for those cooler Volcano nights.
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🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen
Cook your meals in a Volcano-inspired kitchen, stocked with all essentials for home-cooked comfort.
We provide:
Local coffee, teas, honey, and organic sugar
Coffee maker and French Press
Bullet Style Blender
Full Size Refrigerator with filtered Ice and Water
4 Burner Stove top and Oven
Fridge staples like condiments, seasonings and basics for meal prep
Pots, Pans & Dishese
Propane BBQ grill in the carport for easy outdoor dining
Enjoy your morning brew relaxing on the lanai, surrounded by birdsong and rainforest views.
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🚿 Relax & Rejuvenate
2 Bathrooms with showers, including a stunning custom shower with lava rock and river stone details.
Bath 1 is a Full bath featuring a custom shower with a Turtle Mosaic, a Luxury rainfall shower head (nearly 20”) and a river rock floor. Handmade touches throughout, including a lava rock sink and river rock floor details.
Bath 2 is a Half bath in the attached carport and a Private outdoor shower showcasing forest and star views — a guest favorite!
Bathrooms are stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, towels, and extras (just in case you forgot something)
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🎬 Entertainment & Family Fun
Disconnect to reconnect — this is a true off-grid experience but you’ll still are not completely disconnected. We provide Free High Speed Satellite Wi-Fi 📡! Just what you need for WiFi calling, texting, surfing the Internet, streaming your favorite shows and playing your go to online games.
Inside, you’ll find:
42" TV with a large selection of family-friendly movies
Karaoke machine, board and card games, and books for all ages
Beach and snorkel gear, cooler, outdoor games, and travel guides for your island adventures
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🌿 Eco-Friendly Living
Volcano Home is completely self-sufficient, powered by solar with a backup generator, rainwater catchment, and propane for cooking and hot water.
Enjoy modern comforts while treading lightly on the Earth — sustainable living in luxury.
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🌺 Why Guests Love Volcano Home
Peaceful, private setting surrounded by untouched rainforest
Artist-built details and creative design
Perfect location to explore the Volcanoes National Park, Hilo, and the Black Sand Beach of Punaluʻu
Stargazing right from your lanai — you can often see the Milky Way!
Ideal for couples, families, or small groups seeking a one-of-a-kind Big Island experience
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Escape the crowds. Reconnect with nature. Experience authentic Hawai‘i at Volcano Home — a hidden gem where art, adventure, and tranquility meet.
To see our home featured on TV:
Search online for Building Off the Grid — Season 7, Episode 5: “Volcano Home”
Welcome to Volcano Home, a handcrafted 2-bedroom, 2-bath rainforest retreat on the lush slopes of Kilauea Volcano. Designed and built by a local artist, this unique off-grid home combines comfort, creativity, and eco-friendly living for an unforgettable Hawaiian escape.
---
🏡 Your Private Hawaiian Getaway
Tucked away on 3 acres of pristine rainforest, our home offers total privacy and tranquility — the perfect setting to relax, reconnect, and recharge.
Only 20 minutes to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and 20 miles from Hilo Airport, you’ll be ideally located to explore waterfalls, black sand beaches, and scenic drives along the Big Island’s east coast.
---
🛌 Sleeping Arrangements
2 Queen Bedrooms, each uniquely themed — one inspired by fiery Kilauea, the other by the starry skies of Mauna Kea
Additional sleeping options: 2 twin floor mattresses + 1 single cot
Pack ’n Play crib for little travelers
All rooms include ceiling fans, the bedrooms feature window coverings, extra blankets, and cozy linens for those cooler Volcano nights.
---
🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen
Cook your meals in a Volcano-inspired kitchen, stocked with all essentials for home-cooked comfort.
We provide:
Local coffee, teas, honey, and organic sugar
Coffee maker and French Press
Bullet Style Blender
Full Size Refrigerator with filtered Ice and Water
4 Burner Stove top and Oven
Fridge staples like condiments, seasonings and basics for meal prep
Pots, Pans & Dishese
Propane BBQ grill in the carport for easy outdoor dining
Enjoy your morning brew relaxing on the lanai, surrounded by birdsong and rainforest views.
---
🚿 Relax & Rejuvenate
2 Bathrooms with showers, including a stunning custom shower with lava rock and river stone details.
Bath 1 is a Full bath featuring a custom shower with a Turtle Mosaic, a Luxury rainfall shower head (nearly 20”) and a river rock floor. Handmade touches throughout, including a lava rock sink and river rock floor details.
Bath 2 is a Half bath in the attached carport and a Private outdoor shower showcasing forest and star views — a guest favorite!
Bathrooms are stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, towels, and extras (just in case you forgot something)
---
🎬 Entertainment & Family Fun
Disconnect to reconnect — this is a true off-grid experience but you’ll still are not completely disconnected. We provide Free High Speed Satellite Wi-Fi 📡! Just what you need for WiFi calling, texting, surfing the Internet, streaming your favorite shows and playing your go to online games.
Inside, you’ll find:
42" TV with a large selection of family-friendly movies
Karaoke machine, board and card games, and books for all ages
Beach and snorkel gear, cooler, outdoor games, and travel guides for your island adventures
---
🌿 Eco-Friendly Living
Volcano Home is completely self-sufficient, powered by solar with a backup generator, rainwater catchment, and propane for cooking and hot water.
Enjoy modern comforts while treading lightly on the Earth — sustainable living in luxury.
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🌺 Why Guests Love Volcano Home
Peaceful, private setting surrounded by untouched rainforest
Artist-built details and creative design
Perfect location to explore the Volcanoes National Park, Hilo, and the Black Sand Beach of Punaluʻu
Stargazing right from your lanai — you can often see the Milky Way!
Ideal for couples, families, or small groups seeking a one-of-a-kind Big Island experience
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Escape the crowds. Reconnect with nature. Experience authentic Hawai‘i at Volcano Home — a hidden gem where art, adventure, and tranquility meet.
Amenities at Rainforest Volcano Retreat – As Seen on TV! Near Volcanoes Nat’l Park
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Fern Forest, HI
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Such a cool and unique place to stay. Definitely off the grid but still close to visit Volcanoes Nat Park. Highly recommend.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
We travel often and broad, but have never found a place that was so complete. The way the cabinets and spices were stocked was amazing! You’ll feel like you’re entering another world when you come down the road. It’s nice to be so off grid next to the volcano while being so comfortable. Josh did a fantastic job of building this house. Anyone would be a fool not to give it a try.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
This was our favorite stay on the Big Island! The house is perfect. Clearly, someone put a lot of thought into the decor. There is so much to look at! It is clean, and stocked with everything you might need. The fruit was a nice touch. We have never tasted bananas like that before! We forgot to bring binoculars, and were so pleased to see a pair before we went on the birding trail. 10/10 would highly recommend.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Loved the home. Clean, very well stocked and close to the national park. Host was very responsive.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(38 Ratings)
"Such a cool and unique place to stay. Definitely off the grid but still close to visit Volcanoes Nat Park. Highly recommend."
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