Title: Mermaid Lair Near National Park! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6003512&destination=Mountain+View%2C+Hawaii%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=76906898&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Mermaid Lair Near National Park! ## Photo gallery for Mermaid Lair Near National Park! ![Property grounds - Mermaid Lair Near National Park! (Mountain View)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76910000/76906900/76906898/886c723e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Mermaid Lair Near National Park! (Mountain View)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76910000/76906900/76906898/3591355f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets - Mermaid Lair Near National Park! (Mountain View)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76910000/76906900/76906898/020cdb15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Mermaid Lair Near National Park! (Mountain View)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76910000/76906900/76906898/842e2e9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Mermaid Lair Near National Park! (Mountain View)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76910000/76906900/76906898/aa654e28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the ultimate rainforest retreat at this traditional Hawaiian-style home, where modern comforts blend with sustainable living. Enjoy endless hot water rainforest showers, strong WiFi, and a community kitchen on property. Relax in your cozy cabin featuring a mini fridge and private full bathroom or unwind on the covered lanai. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available £137 includes taxes & fees 30 Mar - 31 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Mermaid Lair Near National Park! The ULTIMATE rainforest experience while providing comforts to make your stay enjoyable. Live in traditional Hawaiian style homes! We have strong wifi and grid power so there is never a shortage. We also feature a 10,000-gallon rainwater catchment that is ALWAYS full! Enjoy rainforest showers with endless hot water! Our cabins are newly updated with added comforts. Although we have everything you will want to be comfortable, we have done so in a sustainable way and have recently converted to solar. This rustic, under the sea themed jungalow with exposed stud walls with built in shelves for a light, open feel, features a mini fridge, propane heater, private full bathroom and covered lanai. There is one queen bed in the cabin. We have one other cabin with a queen bed as well as a listing where friends can travel together. The cabins are right next to each other making it ideal for groups! This cabin does not have a window. There is COMMUNITY kitchen on property that is shared with one other rental cabin. The cabin, lanai and bathroom are private and only used by you, it is just the kitchen that is shared. Even though the bathroom is outdoors, it provides privacy for showering of course. We provide a detailed welcome packet with a variety of mostly free but some paid must see/do activities on the island that our past guests have loved! HOT TUB We have a hot tub deck with a plug n play spa. Use of this is available for $15 extra PER night of your stay, regardless if used every night or not. You will need to let us know ahead of time if you plan to add this. The hot tub deck is communal space. ANIMALS We have a 501(c)(3) dog rescue on property and outdoor cats. People that stay with us, should like animals. TOURS At night your ears will be greeted by the forest with sounds of coqui frogs. Many people love them. Please search for Bathing Suits and Rain Boots on YouTube to find a video of what our property sounds like at night. Our channel also features videos of tours we offer. Our tours include off the beaten path adventures ranging from sunrises and geothermal Kings baths, to hikes that lead to waterfalls! BEACH GEAR We have boogie boards, surf boards and snorkel gear available for guests as well as beach towels! MISC There are a total of four cabins on the one-acre lot. The owners and groundskeeper are on property including a dogs, cats, and chickens. We are a 501c3 nonprofit dog rescue so there are various dogs/puppies here at any given time. We love when our guests take dogs on field trips! =) We homestead and have many foods growing such as lilikoi, bananas, papayas, pineapple, fig, strawberries, poha berries, sugar cane, lemons, blood oranges, rosemary, basil and more! Rainforest massages are available starting at $100 for the hour. Please note the main image is not visible from the cabin. We are about about a 30 minute drive from the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. We are at 1880ft elevation so it can get chilly at night. All of our cabins are equipped with propane heaters for comfort. Winters are also rainy season so if traveling to the Big Island in the winter, we suggest some light layers for warmth, a raincoat and rain boots. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Spices ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Outdoor shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Bodyboard ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Composting - Property does not allow children - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property uses solar energy Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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-155-629-0048-01, GE-155-629-0048-01 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Mountain View is home to this cabin. Volcano Golf and Country Club and Volcano Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kīlauea Visitor Center. Akatsuka Orchid Gardens and Aloha Candy Company are also worth visiting. 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Bowling alley open to the public. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/170226/e7f3f6c4-762d-4249-91f7-acd677417382.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kilauea Military Camp 51 min drive \- 18.4 miles - Akatsuka Orchid Gardens 41 min drive \- 9.7 miles - 2400 Fahrenheit Art Glass 42 min drive \- 10.4 miles - Volcano House 49 min drive \- 16.8 miles - Kīlauea Visitor Center 49 min drive \- 16.8 miles ### Getting around - Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) 61 min drive ### Restaurants - Koana 37 min drive - Frankie’s Pizza 37 min drive - Kuhia- Carvalho Pub 43 min drive - Verna's Too 37 min drive - Big Island Coffee Roasters 41 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mermaid Lair Near National Park! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Mermaid Lair Near National Park!? ### How much is parking at Mermaid Lair Near National Park!? ### What time is check-in at Mermaid Lair Near National Park!? ### What time is check-out at Mermaid Lair Near National Park!? ### Where is Mermaid Lair Near National Park! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Mermaid Lair Near National Park! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zita T. 13 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay Nice stay in a cosy cabin! Good location do to everything the big island has to offer! ##### Zita T. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas E. 7 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### 4 nights at Mermaid Layer We had a great stay! The host does a great job providing everything you need for a very unique experience staying near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The surrounding area is dark with some rough roads, but it is worth it given this excellent stay. ##### Thomas E. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### April R. 21 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely magical! I cannot say enough about this place! Dawn thought of everything to make this stay wonferful. Gorgeous location in the jungle and a beautiful cabin! Perfect if you want to explore the area and feel close to nature, but dont quite want to do the whole camping thing. My only complaint is that we didnt stay longer! :) ##### April R. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### michael 22 Nov 2025 For what we needed and wanted for this trip it was great. This host propertyhelped us out of a little booking bind to get this trip done ##### michael Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa H. 5 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a fabulous time, the cabin and location was BEAUTIFUL!!! Loved our kitty friends, they visited daily. And our host Dawn was fabulous. Would definitely stay here again!!! ##### Lisa H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph L. 13 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay It was such a cute little cabin that we stayed in, open to the elements but also felt secluded. We were greeted by two excited puppies and it made the stay feel more like home. Would highly recommend. ##### Joseph L. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy 5 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very very great place. Dawn is wonderful and very helpful. We loved this place and for sure will come back. Many thanks Dawn! ##### Cindy Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taryn W. 13 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely beautiful! The property is amazing and Dawn is so sweet. It’s the perfect size space for one or two people and the views were so beautiful. I took a shower while looking into the rainforest. ##### Taryn W. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 1 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### review We enjoyed our stay very much. It is a fun and unique cabin. The only issue was checking in after dark was hard. We hit a rock in the driveway and had a hard time finding the cabin. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dustin D. 11 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden Rain Forest Paradise! Get away from everything and everyone. Dawn’s space is a perfect abode for relaxation and aloha! The nights are filled with the sounds of nature. Dawn is an amazing host and so knowledgeable for all of our questions. Bonus is her sweet doggos that are in for all the pets and kisses. Great amenities, hope to stay again in the future! ##### Dustin D. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Stefania T. 13 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Cool property, comfortable stay Very cool property. Easy to get to, if a 15min drive from the highway. The host provided excellent suggestions for how to make best use of our stay in the area. There could be more lighting in the unit, but everything else was great. Rustic, but comfy. ##### Stefania T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zita 15 Sept 2023 ##### Zita Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ---