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Tropical Rain Forrest Nature Retreat

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Exterior detail
Food and drink
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Fireplace
Escape to a tranquil retreat at this tropical getaway, where 2 acres of lush land offer ultimate seclusion. Unwind with unlimited hot water in the private outdoor shower overlooking nature, and savor healthy moments with homegrown vegetables and mamaki tea. With a cozy kitchen equipped with gas oven, wood burning stove, fire pit and grill.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Mountain view
The current price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tropical Rain Forrest Nature Retreat

15 minutes from volcano national park awaits your newly built get away!! Featuring privacy on 2 acres .loaded with fresh grown vegtables and mamaki plants to make healthy tea!!! Cozy tropical getaway awesome after long day exploring Hawaii... ..,unlimited hot water outside private shower with a view!!!kitchen has gas oven and burners and wood burning stove and grill!!!also werber gas grill Love the fire pit!!!!... lots of tropical birds... something different... something better...no neighbors...peace and nature...


Property manager

Glenn Hughes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 TA-586-553-0943-01, 1104215100000, GE-040-332-4928-01

About the area

Map
Fern Acres, HI

What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 44 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Volcano House - 45 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Port of Hilo - 47 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 48 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 52 min drive - 42.8 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dimple Cheek Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Koana - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Frankie’s Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hilo Coffee Mill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Verna's Too - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Rain Forrest Nature Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tropical Rain Forrest Nature Retreat ?

As of 23 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tropical Rain Forrest Nature Retreat on 5 Sept 2025 start from AU$149.84, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Tropical Rain Forrest Nature Retreat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Rain Forrest Nature Retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Rain Forrest Nature Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is within 12 miles (20 km) of Hilo Coffee Mill, Kilauea Caverns of Fire and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Fuku-Bonsai Cultural Center is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) away.

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Tropical Rain Forrest Nature Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Experience

Glen was very helpful and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities, communication
Had a great time ..the host Glen was awesome the nights was calm quiet and beautiful..I definitely recommend this place for your next vacation stay not to far from volcano national forest or Hilo Hawaii thx Boggy..

10/10 Excellent

allison N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great get away!!

I love this part of the Big Island so relaxing and country. Glen was an amazing host.The price is right! It was so clean and bright we enjoyed our stay and will be back! Thanks Glen for all the Aloha!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun place to relax

Enjoyed our experience with nature. Such a unique place to be a part of nature and chill out away from the tourist hub bub. Everything we needed was available. Be sure to take some food supplies since restaurants and shopping are a distance away. Friendly, quiet, restful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Volcano adventure!

This property is beautiful! We had a lovely stay, the place was clean and comfortable & Glen & his wife were friendly & great hosts. So happy we found this great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

I loved it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Had an amazing time, got some first hand off grid living and I loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Don S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Filthy place

Too long
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded Off-Grid

We enjoyed getting to know our hosts, the lovely Glen and Lisa. Because we were off-grid, the location of the property was secluded, quiet, and rustic, which we really liked. Our room was clean and our total experience was more like "Delightful Glamping". Mark and Kathie
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such Fun in the Jungle! AWESOME!

Our stay was really exceptional with Glen being a terrific host, making sure that we were comfortable and had all that we needed during our stay at his place. This is off-grid living, but we enjoyed every minute including the outdoor shower (WOW!) made with lava rocks and cozy kitchen where we cooked most of our meals. At Glen's place, you are surrounded by Hawaiian nature and we awoke every morning to the sounds of rainforest birds inviting us to explore the best of the Big Island! This is a must stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Fern Acres

My wife and 1 year old daughter stayed at Glen and Lisa’s new farm. The property is located deep in fern acres which, for some, might be not ideal but for those like us that were looking for a quiet getaway experience it was perfect. It was close enough to Volcanoes National Park and Hilo that it made planning our days easy. The bathroom and outdoor shower were both phenomenal and very clean. On top of all of this, Glen and Lisa are genuinely great people, were a pleasure to be around and were very generous. Thanks for the fun time and everything you provided!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is a dilapidated old house l would not dare to take one step in for fear it would collapse on me sitting behind a heavy heavy rusted out cattle gate didn't look like its been opened for years no sign,no address posted the neighbors in the area never heard of it and they chased me out of there and followed me till l was almost to Hilo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

boggywoggy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glens ‘ fern acre estate..

My wife and I had the best stay at glens fern acre is the best ..Glen is an amazing host after a nigh in a b&b I rented from the main land weeks prior to our arrival was not at all a place we wanted to stay the week I had payed for the nights stay was so bad we left at 5am and did not return. I found the add form glens B&B was billed as pet friendly. I had bought a few nights but they was not to start I texted Glen to see if we can g a day early and glen was more then willing to let us come over a day early.. we spent the next 3weeks there the nights were beautiful the night sky’s was so beautiful Glen was a great boast ..this place is a bit down the road from the Main Street of Volcano and is worth the drive you just can’t beat the nights out in fern aces
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abe F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Off-Grid Experience

I needed a place to stay while I was arranging a new residence in the area. I know the area and had been wondering about Fern Acres specifically. The area of the neighborhood was fairly quiet. The property is well maintained, and the room is nice and clean. We made pizza in the brick oven one evening. Delicious! I used the kitchen most nights. I loved the stone walled outdoor shower. HOT water with the option of a rainforest view. I am tall, so the king size bed was appreciated and quite comfortable. The owners were incredibly friendly and accommodating. I had a wonderful time and will recommend this property to anyone I know that is visiting the Big Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zena

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terilyn J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Océane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rita P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable off grid accommodation

Glen is a friendly, attentive host who doesn’t intrude on your visit. The living area is clean, has everything you need and is comfortable. The outdoor kitchen, bath, and shower are clean and well equipped. This place is perfect for those who want privacy and be off grid.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fern Forest Retreat

Glenn and Lisa were very nice. Love their outdoor shower!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome owner = Awesome stay

Glenn was a great host, we stayed 4 nights and i haven't slept that well in a long time. Property was beautiful and the outdoor shower was a really neat experience. We want one for ourselves. Can't say enough about this guy, we had a blast and can't wait to get back again. Thanks for the great stay, Glenn.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023