A romantic studio retreat in the treetops of Volcano just five minutes to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Tree cottage includes a beautiful kitchen, spacious bathroom with indoor/outdoor shower, top-level lanai for viewing the unique local flora, and covered outdoor lounge area for enjoying morning coffee or evening wine with a loved one, rain or shine. Interior decor is mid-century tropical with floor-to-ceiling windows, pristine hardwood floors, and a hanging rattan chair for daydreaming. Step out of the bustling world into the tranquility of the tree canopy of Volcano, Hawaii. Nestled in a private park-like setting surrounded by a private flourishing garden, take in the local flora such as ohi'a and hapu'u trees native to this unique part of the world, and relax in the careful curated and adorned treehouse with all the creature comforts. At 300 sq. feet, this sweet retreat has amenities such as an easy to access entrance, beautiful decor, a well-appointed kitchen, on-demand hot water, electricity, fluffy towels, ceiling fan, wifi, and comfy queen-sized bed make a luxurious take on the treehouse experience we all dream of experiencing. Enjoy the ground-floor covered outdoor lounge area rain or shine while looking onto the flourishing garden with battery-operated lanterns and string lights for a relaxing setting. Coffee, tea, and oatmeal are also provided for light breakfast. Basics cooking necessities such as utensils, olive oil cooking spray, salt and pepper are supplied. For local climate info and tips for preparing see the bottom of this description. The living area has glass french doors that welcome you in to the cottage. Once inside you'll be inspired by the beautiful pitched pine ceiling, large windows and 8 feet tall sliding glass doors providing a perfect vantage into the trees. At this height you can see the colorful birds flitting from tree to tree and the clouds rolling in from the coast. The living area is separated from the kitchen and bathroom, so each room is its own. The kitchen has hardwood flooring, custom cabinetry and quartz counter tops. It comes complete with a four-burner gas stove, small fridge, full-sized sink, coffee maker, and toaster oven. The bathroom has a lovely tiled shower with pebble floor and a rain shower head for an incredible experience. The big windows, flower-shaped vessel sink, quartz counter tops, tiled floor, and fluffy bath linens provided give the bathroom the feeling of a beautiful, relaxing spa. Guests have to themselves the lush outdoor tropical garden evoking a feeling of privacy, peace, tranquility, and a change of pace from everyday life. House water is potable and chemical-free. Piped in from the outdoor rain catchment system, the water is purified with a UV system and filtered. OTHER IMPORTANT INFO: Hawaii state and county taxes are included in the nightly rate: GE Tax (4.5%) and TA Tax (10.25%) and county tax (5%). Cleaning fees includes GE Tax(4.5%) Department of Taxation identification numbers: TAT/GE - TA055284633601 / GE055284633601. This listing is licensed to operate as a short-term rental with the County of Hawaii. License numbers can be found in the corresponding section below. *****Climate info and tips for preparing to visit: Even though you are in Hawaii, being at a higher elevation and in the rainforest makes for much cooler temperatures and virable weather conditions relative to other Hawaiian locations. Evening temps will be cooler all year around, but particularly so during the winter months. It is advisable to wear layers and prepare for rain with water resistant outerwear for your outdoor adventures. Additionally, bring warm comfortable clothes and cozy socks for relaxing inside the tree cottage. The tree house, garden, driveway are all accessible to the guest and are their private domaine during their stay. Host is available at all times for any questions or matters that need immediate attention. True to the Hawaiian translation of the street name, meaning 'beautiful forest', the property is surrounded by rainforest jungle on all sides with a driveway from the street. The tree cottage is set back about 100 feet off the street for extra privacy. Just two miles (four minute drive) from the infamous Volcanoes National Park and one mile away from the quaint and charming Volcano Village. This artistic enclave has an art center, gallery, gardens, shops, restaurants, lodges, gas station, and a nature reserve. It is best to get around here by car. There is an abundance of parking in the property driveway. **For the security and safety of the guests, personal possessions on the premises, and protection of the property, the outside of the cottage has surveillance monitoring.**