99-1808 Painiu Loop

Cozy Volcano Cottage is a charming cedar cabin with character.
Also known as
Mauna Iki (Little Mountain) Cabin
Lava Lake House
Or...what will you name your winter home?
Bright, open living with fireplace. Read by the fire, do puzzles, or watch pheasants out the windows. Futon was replaced by cozy chairs with ottomans. TV with DVD player is not a smart TV. Wifi is included, compatible with laptops or smart TV, if added.
Dining table adjacent to living room and kitchen. Large windows look out to the front garden.
Bright and open kitchen, fully equipped with dishes and all kitchen appliances.
Kitchen leads to laundry room and door to side deck.
Laundry room with washer and dryer.
Primary bedroom with queen bed and en suite half bath.
Half bath adjacent to primary bedroom. Self-sustaining Opae Ula (little Hawaiian Red Shrimp) are in two small fish bowls on the counter. Watch them frolic as you brush teeth in the morning.
Second large bedroom with queen bed. More big windows let in lots of light from the back yard.
Rustic cedar cabin guest bedroom includes a full bed and twin bed to accommodate visiting family and friends.
Main bathroom. Shower features regular showerhead and rain showerhead. Plenty of hot water from solar water heater with electric back up.
Bench on side deck to watch volcano eruption glow or just sit and listen to birds.
Bonus private outdoor shower. Access via side door from laundry room to side deck.
Side entrance with outdoor shower room on right and wrap-around deck to the left. Plant flowers in the tall garden bed on the left or watch dormant bulbs bloom.
Front entrance off of carport. Three stairs up to front door. Tool shed to the left has garden equipment. Shed at the rear of carport has space for bikes and other outdoor equipment.
Plenty of firewood for the fireplace.
Front deck with barbecue, looks out to front yard. Proceed to the left of the grill to access side deck, side door, bonus shower, and side yard with greenhouse.
Back yard with additional shed. Yard backs to 3-acre "common area" shared by only a few neighbors. Stroll through the forest on magical pathways to the golf course, or just to enjoy nature and native birds.
Greenhouse to the left. Rainwater catchment tank to the right (main water supply). Catchment is similar to being on well water except rain is collected from the roof and then run through a sediment and UV filter system to be safe for household use.
Greenhouse with so much potential. Pot your plants or vegetables or grow succulents in the warmth here. Sometimes used to dry firewood as well.
Pathway into the forest. Stroll through the 3-acre native forest, perfect for bird watching or looking for golf balls on the edge of the golf course.
Forest path leads to the edge of holes 6 & 7.
Fireplace for those chilly nights in higher elevation Hawaii.
Witness the plume and lava glow from the side deck during volcano eruptions, currently occurring about once every two weeks.
Ride bikes about a mile to see eruptions in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and access hundreds of miles of hiking trails. Or drive in to explore more of this enormous park that extends from sea level to over 13,000 feet. Nature is at your doorstep!
Custom puzzle & game table for enthusiasts.
Flowers bloom year round throughout the yard and forest. Poinsettias, orchids, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, azaleas, amaryllis, protea, hibiscus, and many more!
Azaleas in the front yard.
Orchids of various colors. A gardener's paradise.
Tons of stars in the night sky with very little light pollution (except the red glow during volcano eruptions).
  • Furnished

$2,450/ mo
Doesn't include deposits and fees
3 beds1.5 baths1215 sqft house
Available October 1
99-1808 Painiu Loop

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What you get

No petsIn-unit laundryParking

Costs, fees, and lease terms

Lease terms

6 month rental, available October 1. Lease includes Hawaii GET Tax, WiFi, electric up to $200/mo, and water (catchment). If water delivery is required because of high usage, that is the responsibility of the tenant. Wifi & TV with DVD are included, but there is currently no smart TV. Tenant can bring laptops or get smart TV if desired, or enjoy being disconnected to explore nature and read by the fireplace. Fully furnished including all extras like dishes and towels. Pets may be considered with additional deposit, discuss when applying. No smoking.

Pets

  • Dogs

    Not allowed
  • Cats

    Not allowed

The neighborhood

About the building

Charming Volcano Cottage 6-Month Snowbird Rental (Avail. Oct 1) The Property: Fully furnished 3-bedroom cedar cottage located at a crisp 4,000-foot elevation in Volcano, Hawai'i. Features a bright, open-concept living/dining/kitchen area centered around a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Includes 1 full hall bath, a primary half-bath, and a bonus outdoor deck shower perfect for rinsing off after gardening. Outdoor & Location Highlights: Gardener's Dream: Large yard with vibrant flower beds and an on-site greenhouse. Prime Location: Backs onto a 3-acre native forest trail leading directly to Volcano Golf Course. Just 1 mile from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and minutes from Volcano Winery. Island Proximity: Enjoy a cool mountain climate while remaining just 45 minutes from Hilo's tropical beaches. Stunning Views: Wrap-around covered deck offers peaceful birdwatching, grilling space, and a front-row view of the Kilauea lava glow (visible from the kitchen and side deck if ongoing). Lease Details: Term: 6 months starting October 1. Perfect for seasonal snowbirds. Included in Rent: Hawaii GET Tax, Wi-Fi, water (catchment), and electricity (capped at $200/mo; tenant covers water delivery if excessive usage occurs). Amenities: In-unit washer/dryer, fully stocked kitchen dishes, and linens. TV with DVD player provided (no smart TV, but tenants are welcome to bring one or use laptops). Policies: Pets considered with an additional deposit. Strictly no smoking. Just bring your toothbrush, hiking boots, and gardening gloves to move right into this nature-lover's paradise!

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