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Don't be a square! Enjoy your stay in our YURT near Volcanoes National Park

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

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About the area

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Fern Forest, HI

What's nearby

  • Akatsuka Orchid Gardens - 26 min drive
  • Volcano Golf and Country Club - 36 min drive
  • Kilauea - 44 min drive
  • Volcano House - 53 min drive
  • Kilauea Military Camp - 53 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hilo Coffee Mill - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Frankie S Pizza - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Honi Wai Cafe - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Big Island Wake & Bakery - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Da Beans Green - ‬32 min drive

About this property

Don't be a square! Enjoy your stay in our YURT near Volcanoes National Park

Family-friendly guest house in the mountains
Don't be a square! Enjoy your stay in our YURT near Volcanoes National Park provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Barbecues, a video library and books
  • Beach towels, smoke-free property and games
  • Outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Don't be a square! Enjoy your stay in our YURT near Volcanoes National Park include comforts, such as separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

Property manager

Hale Kipa Fern Forest

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Note from host: OUTSIDE IN SMOKING AREA ONLY!
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices

More

  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please keep noise down after 9 PM
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number GE-186-145-2800-01, TA-186-145-2800-01

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Unique Home Base for Exploring the Island
Unique Home Base Exploring Big Island
Unique Home Base Exploring Big Island Fern Forest
Unique Home Base Exploring Big Island Guesthouse
Unique Home Base Exploring Big Island Guesthouse Fern Forest
Unique Home Base Exploring Big Island Guesthouse Fern Forest
Unique Home Base Exploring Big Island Guesthouse
Unique Home Base Exploring Big Island Fern Forest
Unique Home Base Exploring Big Island
Guesthouse Unique Home Base for Exploring the Big Island
Unique Home Base for Exploring the Big Island Fern Forest
Unique Home Base for Exploring the Island
Unique Home Base Exploring Big

Frequently asked questions

Is Don't be a square! Enjoy your stay in our YURT near Volcanoes National Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Don't be a square! Enjoy your stay in our YURT near Volcanoes National Park ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Don't be a square! Enjoy your stay in our YURT near Volcanoes National Park located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly guesthouse is within 12 mi (20 km) of Akatsuka Orchid Gardens, Aloha Candy Company and Hilo Coffee Mill. Volcano Garden Arts and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Don't be a square! Enjoy your stay in our YURT near Volcanoes National Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great yurt stay
Probably the best way to travel. We loved everything about it. It was spacious, clean and had all the features we look for. Will definitely do it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Yurt experience for my family!
We loved the place and we will recommend it to anyone that is looking for a country experience. It has everything you need! Clean and cozy! Loved the laundry machine!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very special place!
We loved to stay in the yurt: the room is lightabd airy, with beautiful wooden furniture and floors as well as comfortable furnishings. At night the yurt is cozy and the setting in the Fern Forest is very special. We had the perfect location for both the Volcano National Park and exploring Puna. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. We would stay there any time again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet & relaxing in an amazing clean yurt!
We had a fantastic stay at the yurt! It’s quiet besides the welcome evening noises of nature. Stars are super bright and we spent hours on the porch in both sunshine and rain relaxing, reading and playing cards. The yurt is beautiful and super clean. Bed is comfortable, nice hot shower, and we have everything we needed. We were sad to leave and wished we had booked a few more nights. Super close to the Volcano national park for hiking, great Thai restaurant and little grocery in Volcano on the way home. I would stay here again and will recommend to friends/family that want to venture away from the Kona side. Hosts are extremely responsive, sent good directions and we felt welcome immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Evan Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Yert
It was our first time in a yert and it was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful yurt in Hawaii
This was a beautiful off grid yurt in fern forest! Very nicely set up and comfortable and roomy still. We fell in love with this place! Definitely recommend. The hosts were also very accommodating and helpful with things we needed to know 💕
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exotic!
This was our first time in a yurt! We are a family of four and totally enjoyed the experience. The sunroof lets in a lot of daylight, the barbecue and outdoor kitchen table were very convenient, and the way it is divided up makes it feel very spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant place
We enjoyed staying at Hale Kipa Fern Forest. We toured from Volcano Village to South Point with plenty of time just staying comfy in the yurt. Very well appointed with obvious attention to detail. We'll recommend to friends visiting the big island.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Yurt experience, zero carbon footprint. Eco living with modern amenities.
Gypsy & Dawn are amazing hosts. Upon arrival we were greeted and welcomed immediately. They gave us a tour of the property including their solar powered battery array and catchment system. Staying here was such a great experience, I've never stayed in a yurt before but it was everything you needed and more. Zero carbon footprint, rain water that is filtered, I felt socially responsible staying here and it was close enough to everything we wanted to see including the volcano National park. I will definitely look at this property when visiting the Big Island again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing vacation spot!
The yurt was immaculately clean and perfectly cozy! We were looking for place to stay close to friends without having to drive to a hotel in Hilo. This beautiful spot is exactly where we wanted to be. The bed was so comfy and the shower was hot. It can get cool outside in the evenings in Fern Forest but the yurt stayed comfortably warm inside and cool when you open up the windows during the day. We were able to have our friends over to bbq on the large back porch. We also love how peaceful it is off the beaten path!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M., Santa Ana & Arcata, California

Beautiful place!
We loved everything about the yurt. Very comfortable and situated in a great location. The small details made our stay so enjoyable, it has everything you need. The hosts were excellent, very accommodating and helpful. So many positive things about our stay. Definitely would return again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cara G.

Loved every minute!
We've stayed at a lot of vacation rentals and this quickly became our favorite! Don and Gypsy have done an amazing job of making sure that the yurt was designed and stocked with everything you need. Staying in a yurt is a one of a kind experience and we enjoyed the enclosed lanai a lot of the time too. Both of them relaxing, clean and submerged in to the beautiful sights and sounds of Hawaii. I will highly recommend Hale Kipa to all of our friends and family coming to visit! Mahalo Don and Gypsy A Hui hou
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Beautiful Yurt
We loved staying at the yurt. Don and Gypsy have seen to every detail and we couldn't believe how upscale everything was and how spacious it is. What an amazing value. The bed was so comfy, and we loved the big covered deck. It feels remote and private yet is very convenient to Volcano National Park, Volcano village, and Hilo. Don and Gypsy are very helpful and they provide a lot of nice amenities. We would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Wonderful, unique lodging in a convenient location
Gypsy and Don were very accommodating during our stay. The yurt was modern and immaculate. The thought put into the furnishings and amenities was much appreciated. The location was so convenient to Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Waipio Valley. We only stayed two nights, but wish we could have stayed more!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joan R.

A very good place to stay
This is a beautiful dwelling. The owners did a first class job on the yurt with all the appointments and furnishings. They were warm and helpful and made us feel welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Beautiful Yurt!
The yurt was beautiful and sparkling clean. Very quiet and relaxing place to stay while we explored the big island.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely an interesting place to stay. It looks like a tent, but it has 4 star amenities inside. Sleeps 4, comes with a kitchen, very well maintained and beautifully decorated. My favorite is the adjustable light through sunroof. Moreover, this place is eco friendly with solar power, instant hot water, fresh mountain air, lenai/sit out etc., Host is super responsive and friendly. Will definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quiet place to vacation/stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing! So tranquil, clean, and close to volcanoes national park! Powerful wifi, refrigerator, microwave, and grill!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

Fantastic place to unwind.
Don and gypsy are excellent hosts. The yurt is fantastic and well appointed. If you’re looking for a quiet place to go and be with nature. This is it. If you’ve never stayed in a yurt. Don’t be scared. You’ll love it. Well be back when we came back to the Big Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristi G.

Really Enjoyed Our Stay at Hale Fern Forest
We booked Hale Fern Forest for a staycation weekend with our 2 teenage boys. We have stayed at 5 star resorts and my sons were most impressed by staying in a Yurt in the middle of a rain forest. Gypsy took care of all the details to make our stay comfortable. Gypsy knew they way to my sons hearts with a arrival snack greeting. When the Volcano National Park reopens this is the place you want to be. We will be back for a romantic getaway without the kids next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexander H.

Amazing place to stay with helpful hosts
This rental was one of the highlights of our trip to Hawaii. The place is very nice, the hosts are kind and helpful, and they have put a lot of thought into the little details to make it a pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L.

Best Stay Ever!!
My husband and I, along with our 2 boys ages 6 and 8, booked the Hale Kipa Fern Forest property just before the Kilauea volcano really starting erupting. I will admit I was a bit nervous about still going, but Gypsy was wonderful answering any questions we had before coming. As soon as we pulled into the property and walked into this beautiful yurt I have no idea why I was nervous at all! We actually spent the first 4 nights on the Big Island in Kona, and the air quality there was much worse than in Fern Forest. In fact, it was beautiful weather and wonderful air quality the whole time! I know that seems crazy, but is very true! Don and Gypsy were great hosts, and it was nice chatting with them the first time we arrived. We stayed 4 nights in this location, and it was in a perfect location to get to everything on the Hilo side of the island within a reasonable drive, as well as the sites along the southern part of the island. We were greeted with complimentary coffee that my husband and I enjoyed, as well as snacks that our boys loved to throw in the car and have handy while we were out and about during the day exploring. We loved the sounds of the frogs at night, as well as the rain hitting the roof at night. The bed was so comfortable, and you couldn't have asked for a cleaner accommodation inside and out. Our boys enjoyed the activities provided in the yurt such as coloring and card games, as well as the Roku TV. We ate some wonderful meals while we were out and about, but also grilled a couple of meals on the large lanai. Sitting out on the large lanai for a delicious breakfast before starting our day, or a meal at the end of the day after exploring couldn't have been more enjoyable. If you are hesitating about taking a trip to the Big Island right now, or booking this property...don't! I promise you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wendy-Ellen P.

Best place we stayed in all of Hawaii A++++
What fantastic accommodation. This yurt is fully decked out with everything we needed and more for a peaceful getaway. Don and Gypsy went out of their way to make sure our stay was perfect and are genuinely lovely people. The yurt was spotless and immaculately clean, Gypsy has incredible attention to detail. The location was far enough away from the hustle and bustle and yet within a close drive to Volcano National Park and Hilo. Would have loved to have stayed longer and will be returning on any future trips to the Big Island. 100% recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lam D.

Absolutely delightful
We came here during the lava flow in Leilani estates We were to stay there til the volcano began to flow We found don and gypsys place A beautifully crafted yurt With all the modern accommodations and wonderfully furnished It was cozy enough for us to feel as though it was our own home , but better 😉 Don’t miss out on not only their quiet and spacious yard but the opportunity to stay in a finely crafted yurt You will have very limited chances to experience and view the amazing construction of such buildings Much more amazing and memorable than staying in a square box of a room Thank you for them for allowing us the opportunity
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Exceeded Expectations!!!!
This was by far the best stay that my family and I have ever had. The yurt was amazing and had everything that we needed plus more. I wouldn’t have changed a thing about our stay. Gypsy and Don were amazing hosts and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. I will definitely return if given the opportunity!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018