Hale Hubner, Cozy Forest Cottage in Volcano

Aloha!  E komo mai.  Nou ka hale.  Welcome to our Big Island home, or hale (pronounced HA-LAY).  Located in Volcano Village, and just minutes from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, we invite you to make our house your home away from home during your next visit.

Hale Hubner is perfect for friends, couples, and small groups or families that wish to experience the Puna 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 ohia 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 750 sq ft studio-style custom-built 1 bed/1 bath that sleeps 2-4 people comfortably.  The warm pine wood interior naturally juxtaposes the green views of lush vegetation visible from all the large picture windows throughout the house.  A spacious sun deck greets you as you exit the house, and provides excellent views of the vibrant stars during the dark evenings.  On clear nights, the glow of Kilauea's Halema'uma'u crater is just visible through the tree line! 
 
A master bed area is walled off for your privacy, and a queen-size futon in the main living area folds out to provide a second bed for additional travelers.  The main living/sleeping area is located on the second level of the house and 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.

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 for you next visit to the Big Island.  Mahalo!

When you stay at Hale Hubner, our home is your home.  We offer the following amenities for you to enjoy during your stay:

KITCHEN

Fully stocked kitchen includes:

• Gas oven and range
• Microwave
• Full-size refrigerator
• Blender
• Rice cooker
• Coffee maker
• Coffee grinder
• Toaster
• Cookware,
• Glassware, dinnerware, and silverware to serve 8
• Kitchen towels provided
• Paper towels not provided

BATHROOM

• Hair dryer
• Bath and hand towels
• Complementary bar of hand-crafted soap
• Liquid hand soap
• One roll of toilet paper provided

LAUNDRY

• Washer
• Dryer

SLEEPING

• Queen-size bed (master bed area) with memory foam mattress for extra comfort
• Queen-size futon (located in main living area) with spring futon mattress
• Hotel quality 400 thread count sateen sheets and plush pillows provided for both beds
• Blankets and comforters with duvets provided
• Pillows and comforters all down-free

ENTERTAINMENT

• HD Televisions
• DVD player with selection of over 50 movies
• Digital Cable (300+) channels

COMMUNICATION

• Wireless high speed internet (up to 15 mbps)
• Telephone with free long distance; no international calls

MISC

• Wood-burning stove (wood and kindling not included)
• Portable crib for travellers with infants
• High chair
• Hand-made shopping bags for your use at local markets

The National Park and the volcanoes of the Big Island hold a special place in our hearts.  We love all that the park has to offer in its natural wonders.  The town of Volcano is nicely situated adjacent to the park, but there is also so much more to do nearby that it makes for the perfect location to enjoy the Big Island.  We love the beaches and the snorkeling/diving all within the distance of a short drive.  We love the diverse nature of the people of the area and the aloha spirit that they truly share with those who don't try and bring the mainland go-go-go attitude with them.  We love the nearby markets that you can find on a daily basis.  We also enjoy the shops and modern amenities of the nearby towns and Hilo.  It's hard to beat the cool weather at 4000 ft elevation.  So whether you're interested outdoor activities, peace and relaxation, or restaurants and shopping; there's everything one needs within just a quick drive from here.  All this plus the fact that there are little to no crowds makes it our favorite place in the world!

One of our favorite things to do is drive out at night to the Kilauea Crater overlook.  It's only a 10-15 minute drive to the crater rim from our house, and the views of the glowing caldera are mesmerizing.  We try to go out every night that we can, and often there are people playing music or dancing hula for Madame Pele, and this makes it quite an experience.  We've found that on clear nights it is possible to see the glow from Kilauea from our lanai and from the back of our property.  We enjoy ordering takeout from some of the nearby restaurants and dining on our lanai under the stars. 

• Nightly: (minimum two night stay):  $99.00 USD (current special ratel) - $125.00 (regular rate)
• Weekly: (7th night free):  $594.00 USD (current special rate) - $750 (regular rate)
• Monthly:  $2500.00 USD 
• All rates based on double occupancy; add $10 per additional person above age 2
• One time $65.00 cleaning fee (1-2 guests); $80.00 (3-4 guests)
• 13.416% tax not included in rate
• $200.00 USD damage/security deposit required at time of booking
• Full balance due 30 days prior to arrival
• Hawaii Tax ID Number:  W98695602-01