THE JUNGLE FARMHOUSE - Come See the Volcanoes National Park - Pahoa

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Kitchen

Check out the area

Pahoa, HI

Pahoa Museum4 min drive
Kehena Beach24 min drive
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)33 min drive
Pohoiki Beach44 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Captain's Room

1 Queen Bed

Iki Room (smaller bedroom)

1 Double Bed

Queen's Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Toilet

Main Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

THE JUNGLE FARMHOUSE - Come See the Volcanoes National Park

The Jungle Farmhouse provides a unique Hawaiian experience where you can enjoy nature and seasonal fruit from our farm -- including fresh avocados, tangerines, passion fruit, pineapple, lemons, papaya, jackfruit and bananas. We also provide you with farm fresh eggs from our free range chickens. And NOW is a great time to stay at the Jungle Farmhouse. And we can help arrange tours, bike rentals and provide maps, flashlights and headlamps so you can safely view the lava.

Our farm is a great place to experience and learn how food can be grown in a sustainable and organic way. The farm incorporates the lush rainforest with towering trees and we grow our food using the natural surroundings and permaculture techniques.

The location is great too! We are just minutes from Pahoa Village with great places to eat and shop, and close to Black Sand Beaches, Snorkeling, and Warm Ponds. Nearby farmer's markets provide more local
produce and locally crafted products.

The plantation style home has lots of windows and views of the natural surroundings, a washer and dryer, and covered parking. Two lanai (porches) on the front of the house and a huge screened lanai on the back of the house provides wonderful views of the tropical forest, gardens and farm. The lower patio features a dining table and gas grill and smoker too.

Built in 1970, it is a classic solid redwood home designed by the famous home builder Harold E. Hicks and features his signature design elements that include Clear Heart Redwood Interior and Exterior Single Walls. Oak Flooring was another key wood standardized design feature and offered durability and comfort as the lighter color of the oak complimented the redwood walls. Jalousie windows were a standard design feature to maximize the trade winds and, once again, the comfort of the homeowners.

The Living and Dining areas furnished with a great collection of antiques, are a great place to relax after a day of sightseeing. Oriental rugs compliment the oak floors and the windows allow for great filtered lighting and cool breezes.

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need
and includes a great collection of vintage dishes, gas stove and oven, microwave, large fridge, mixer, toaster, and coffee maker and a bar and counter with stools.

The three bedrooms offer sleeping for 6 in beds and we
can provide extra futons so the house can sleep up to
eight or ten if you use the couches! Two of the bedrooms have sliding glass doors that open to the lanai and one features a half bath and walk in closet. Towels and linens are provided, along with beach towels too.

The main indoor bath features a tub and shower and sink and has slate tile and redwood trim. There is also a outdoor shower overlooking the garden with hot water too! Our hot water is heated by the sun, using solar panels when possible and when its cloudy our electric heater kicks in.

We also provide:
Secure High Speed Wireless Internet
Cable TV, DVD/CD Player, A good collection of board games, CD's, records and DVD's and Snorkeling gear

REVIEWS: Read our great reviews using the link below to our website!

Property manager

Matthew Potts

Amenities

Pet friendly

!Hale Lezarde driveway. One acre of tropical paradise awaits you!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Children love the farm and seeing the animals

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Please ask the property owner

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is only allowed outside and never inside

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Property Registration Number TA-104-879-3088-01, GE-104-879-3088-01

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Pahoa

Located in Pahoa, this farm stay is in a rural area and by the sea. Mackenzie State Park and Lava Tree State Monument reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hobby Garden Hawaii and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden. Traveling with kids? Consider Hilo Coffee Mill and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pahoa, HI

What's nearby

Pahoa Museum - 4 min drive
Kehena Beach - 24 min drive
Port of Hilo - 31 min drive
Isaac Hale Beach Park - 43 min drive
Pohoiki Beach - 44 min drive

Getting around

Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

Kaleo's Bar and Grill - 11 min drive
Tin Shack Bake - 3 min drive
Sirius Coffee Connection - 3 min drive
Coco Cantina - 5 min drive
No. 1 Chinese Barbecue - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE JUNGLE FARMHOUSE - Come See the Volcanoes National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at THE JUNGLE FARMHOUSE - Come See the Volcanoes National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE JUNGLE FARMHOUSE - Come See the Volcanoes National Park?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE JUNGLE FARMHOUSE - Come See the Volcanoes National Park located?

This family-friendly Pahoa farm stay is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pahoa Museum and Lava Tree State Monument. Hobby Garden Hawaii and Kapoho Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria P.

Apr 7, 2024

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

Absolutely Peaceful!!!

Everything was clean and tidy!! Matthew walked us through his home and showed us where everything was located!! So much room!!! We slept on the beds on the screened in decks, unbelievable!!! My 3 adult nieces and I enjoyed our stay!!! Being located in the middle of a rain forest, it was just amazing!!! Per other reviews, I didn't see one roach!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mary H.

Mar 25, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

grossly misrepresented

We chose this place and paid a bit more because my granddaughter would have been thrilled with the animals. We went looking for animals, we were informed that they had been removed 4-6 years ago. (I guess that's not enough time to update your listing). During my first correspondence with Matthew I mentioned the excitement my granddaughter would experience with the animals. At that point, he could have told me that there were no animals, but he never did. The house is filthy and in disrepair. It had cockroaches. Not the jungle kind I am a world traveler and I know the difference. These were German browns. You do not want to stay here.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

David N.

Feb 8, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Needs Some Work

Pros: The Jungle Farm really is in the jungle. It’s a beautiful spot with tropical vegetation. The host, Matthew, is very friendly and he met and greeted us as we drove up the driveway. He showed us around the cabin and explained how things worked. The kitchen was well equipped and the cabin has an interesting mix of vintage furniture and art work and a large collection of books. Cons: While at first glance the cabin looked very neat and tidy when one looks more closely it desperately needs a good cleaning. There was accumulated dust and grime on the walls, doors, and woodwork and especially around knobs and electrical switch plates. We visited during a cold spell in the winter and the cabin was cold, damp and musty smelling with no heat. If you are coming to Hawaii to warm up during the winter don’t come to the “Jungle Farm.” The master bedroom has a half bath but there is no hot water. The driveway and grounds are not well maintained and the guest parking place is terrible. The host has two vehicles with good parking places but the guest must park in a small space that is hard to get out of. The seating in the living room consists of a worn out Victorian couch and a fainting couch and one nice comfortable chair. The WIFI works well but it’s often not connected to the internet. The pictures of the Jungle Farm on the website are misleading. They were staged and the place looks nothing like the pictures. We concluded that the Jungle Farm is not a good value for lodging.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fintan B., Los Angeles California

Dec 31, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

Loved it

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Heather M.

Jun 11, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Would not recommend!!

Matthew met us when we got there. We were told in a message that we could park under the carport to unload if it was raining which it was. He proceded to have us pull up into a cutout in the trees and walk in the rain. He is very nice but the house is infested with roaches, termites, ants and lots of other bugs. The first night i killed 2 roaches that were atleast 3 inches long. Lots of little ones too. We left our bread on the counter only to come home to the bag shredded and the bag gone. Never saw what rodent ate it but there is obviously a mouse or rat problem too. Ever night my bed was covered in bugs. It was soo gross. I get its the jungle but he should really do a better job with pest control. As far a the listing goes its pretty much false advertising. There are no animals besides the chickens and a dog named olive. There hasn't been since 2018. I think its time to change his ad. There was no fruit or eggs either. I payed a little extra from what i was going to because it looked cool and thought we were going to get to see some stuff. The house needs a lot of tlc. The pictures show curtains on all the windows and there were not, so not much privacy. Overall I would not recommend unless you like living with bugs and rodents.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Matthew Potts

Your Hosts, Danny and Matthew, who also own and operate the Hilo Bay Hale Bed and Breakfast in Hilo, opened the Jungle Farmhouse vacation rental in Sept. 2011 and live part time in a cottage next to the Farmhouse.

Danny, who moved to Hawaii in 2004, is also a documentary filmmaker producing films for PBS Hawaii about protecting Hawaii's unique cultural and natural resources. His most recent film, SEEDS OF HOPE tells the story of how Hawaii is returning to traditional and local ways of producing food.

Matthew has lived and worked around the world, opening
and managing BORDERS book stores in many different countries, including on the Big Island where he has lived for over 15 years. He also has lived and studied in Western Africa and Europe.

Why they chose this property

The property is very unique, with the house perched on a small hill overlooking the jungle, providing views of the forest canopy and farm. When we purchased the property it was already planted with
mature coffee, avocado, anthurium, tangerine, banana, mango, and jack fruit. And it is surrounded by lush jungle, including pockets of native forests that are home to native birds, including the Io - the Hawaiian Hawk.