Our GPS had trouble locating the address. best thing is to look for Lava Tree State Park. Takes you right to her gates.

Very peaceful acerage with all kinds of tropical plants and trees, birds. Free range chickens. Frogs. You are away from city life. Irene is an interesting host to visit with.

Stayed in May 2024

Lovely secluded tropical oasis on the slopes of Kilauea. Great location for exploring the island. I downloaded Google Maps of Hawaii so managed without phone or data when driving. Irene is a friendly, helpful host. I really enjoyed her eggs for breakfast!

Stayed in May 2024

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The area is amazing! This is a bed and breakfast but honestly it’s more like going to stay at an old friend’s place. If you want charming, and want to be right in the middle of the sounds of a rainforest- I went to sleep each night with the windows open to hear first hand what I would listen to on a app for sleeping. Beds are comfortable and I’m super picky! There is a little town nearby and Hilo is only like 30 mins away. We spent the short time we had here just driving around the island and taking photos. This was our first time on the big island and I can’t wait to come back!

Stayed in April 2024

more information about open the gate

The location is near national park and very quiet. Has a space shade parking lot, very quiet.

Stayed in April 2024

Wonderful place with an amazingly kind host - Irene. She was welcoming and warm. Delicious and healthy breakfast full of tropical fruit and local coffee was the perfect start of every day spent there. Quiet and lush rainforest surrounds the location. An amazing place to live!

Stayed in January 2024

Irene is very accommodating and kind. She helped figure out my brother’s transportation to and from the property. I highly recommend a stay at this charming inn.

Stayed in December 2023

An extraordinary place - would have liked to stay longer. Irene our host did everything to make our stay nice and comfortable and she has a lot to tell about Hawaii.

Stayed in November 2023

Our stay at the Tropic Inn was absolutely phenomenal. If you are looking for a quiet, secluded place in the rainforest away from the city, this is the perfect choice. Irene, the owner, is a fantastic host, making every aspect of our stay memorable. The room was spacious and clean, the beds comfortable. Irene's local tips were invaluable when exploring the island. The breakfast, made with fresh fruit from her tropical garden, Kona coffee, homemade jams and local produce, was a great start to each day. The location is ideal, near the last lava flow and convenient for exploring Volcano and Hilo National Park. The inn offers an authentic Hawaiian Big Island experience, surrounded by lush vegetation, giving it a Jurassic Park feel. Irene's passion for running this guesthouse is evident, making it a wonderful experience for her guests. The proximity to the 2018 lava flows adds a unique touch to the experience. The accommodations are not only affordable, but also provide a real opportunity to unplug and soak up nature. We stayed for 6 days, exploring the island by car, and would not consider staying anywhere else on the Big Island. I highly recommend it!

Stayed in November 2023

There is nothing I would change about my stay at the Lava Tree Tropic Inn.

There was nothing not to like. If you are looking for a quiet, secluded get away in a rainforest away from the city, then this is exactly what you are looking for. The owner is very kind, and every aspect of our stay was absolutely phenomenal. I will stay here again and recommend it to all my friends and family!

Stayed in October 2023

The host is a really nice person

Stayed in October 2023

No complaints whatsoever

Friendly, informative, great breakfast.

Stayed in September 2023

Beautiful place in the middle of paradise. The house is in the middle of nature. The rooms are large and all have their own bathroom. The lady of the house is very lovely and makes breakfast for the guests every morning (fresh fruits from the garden). She can also explain a lot of interesting things about the lava fields. We loved to stay here. 🤩

Stayed in August 2023

First night we tough we would not be able to sleep because of the noise at night from the frog and birds (we think it was frogs)🤣. But we did get use to very quickly and they stop around midnight. And at the end, we found that funny

We have arrived very late, around 23h00. It is true that the place may look weird and very very backcountry when you get there at night but Irene was waiting for us and we where very welcome what a great place in the middle of the jungle🫣. You must take time to talk with Irene about what you want to visit, She will be helpfull.

Stayed in July 2023

This is an unforgettable experience and is on my top lists of adventures I've been on. The host was friendly and informative! The incredible perk of this stay is the nearby park.

Stayed in June 2023

Everything was just fine.

This was a very nice stay off the beaten path. Irene Grunfeld is a wonderful and dear host whom my wife and I grew to love. This was, for us a unique B&B adventure with a new found friend.

Stayed in April 2023

The entrance road is about 800m/0.5 mile and unsurfaced and passes two gates that need to be opened and closed each time one passes. To us it was fine but I can imagine that people driving an ordinary saloon car might have a little difficulty negotiating the entrance road. The private bathroom was not en-suite but across the little hallway.

A good bed & shower are, as always, the default necessities for a good stay. The owner was very helpful and the breakfast she served, with plenty of local fruits, delicious. She lend me a beach towel because I didn’t bring one myself. The accommodation is very secluded, in a very quiet corner of the island. The rare Hawaiian Hawk in the garden made for a nice surprise.

Stayed in March 2023

Exceptionally kind host that goes to great length to ensure that you are happy with your stay. Great coffee in the morning. Tropical atmosphere.

Stayed in February 2023

This is a gem of a place, with the loveliest host. Delicious home mede breakfasts (finally I know how tropical fruits should look and taste like) friendly atmosphere and a fascinating location not far away from national parks and active volcanoes. Unforgettable. We will come back for sure.

Stayed in February 2023

Everything was great.

The best thing about our stay was the host. She treats her guests like family. The place is ideally located to get the best of both worlds. You are in the middle of a tropical jungle, but also have easy access to beaches and the volcanic national park. I read one of the comments from a previous guest that the lady was awful. Our experience is that she is a wonderful lady. Other guests can vouch for this. My opinion is that this guy is a total moron.

Stayed in January 2023

we loved our time here! Irene is the BEST host. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality, and the lovely chats. This is far from your typical hotel experience, but we loved the uniqueness of it. And Irene has so many great tips on what to do while you’re on the Big Island. Highly recommend staying here; thank you Irene and hope to see you again one day!

Stayed in January 2023

Irene is so kind and lovely to chat with! Best of best

Stayed in December 2022

it‘s a bit further outside, so a drive is necessary there

out in the green and wonderful host, very friendly and nice

Stayed in November 2022

Nothing.. No, really. Nothing. We had tried to think of something we didn't like and couldn't come up with even one tiny thing.

Who wants to know what it's like to live on that island should take this chance to get to know this very active and lovely lady. To be part of the household including the cats and chickens was wonderful. Who's searching for party, has come to the wrong place. But you can find peace and quiet and just a perfect place to be.

Stayed in October 2022

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Everything - we loved the hearty welcome and greeting by Irene as well as the talks, tipps and the delicious breakfast! The beautiful setting and location of the mansion is simply terrific, right next to the Lava Tree Monument is simply terrific. Thanks for those wonderful two days!

Stayed in November 2022