PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED AND FURNISHED, NEAR VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK

Volcano Village: The town of Volcano, Hawaii is just a few minutes from the vacation house. The charming town has a few markets, a gas station, a post office, even a skate park and is home to a Thai restaurant, the Lava Rock Cafe, Kiawe Kitchen and the Kilauea Lodge Restaurant. A farmer's market with fresh produce, hot coffee, pastries and breakfast sandwiches open every Sunday morning, from 6:30-9 a.m.

Mauna Loa Scenic Road: Aside from the many hiking trails in Volcanoes National Park, there's also nearby Mauna Loa Scenic Road leads to tree molds created when hot lava hardened around trees. There's also Kipuka Puaulu (Bird Park), a 30-minute hike through old growth forest surrounded by newer lava flows. At the end of the scenic road is a trail head to Mauna Loa Trail, the place to start a multi-day trek to ascend the summit. South of the park entrance near mile marker 38 is the Ka'u Desert Trail, which lead to footprints, most created during a 1790 explosion and a few from an earlier explosion in the 1500s.

Big Island sights nearby: There are many exotic treasures to see in every direction by driving 30-45 minutes. Punaluu Black Sand Beach is popular with sea turtles seen swimming and resting onshore. Going another direction you'll find volcanically heated tide pools. There’s great snorkeling in this area and on the way there is the Lava Tree State Park, which has several tree molds. Keep going around the flank of the mountain if you'd like to see where the lava is currently entering the ocean.

Cancellations are rare, however, they sometimes occur. My cancellation policy is to fully refund a deposit, less the charge fee & a $50 cancellation fee, if the cancellation is received 45 days or more prior to the reservation. Cancellations within the 45 days prior to the reservation are given a full refund, less the charge fee and $50 cancellation fee, only if I’m able to re-book the time reserved with another party. If part of the time is re-booked, the refund is prorated accordingly.