Volcano Tea House Cottage-SpaBath-HotTub-FirePlace

Entire cottage in Volcano, Hawaii

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Shannon Taparra
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

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Near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Minutes from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with Volcano Village restaurants and shops just across the road

Private outdoor hot tub in the forest

An outdoor hot tub surrounded by private bamboo rainforest for soaking after a day of hiking

Feels like a spa retreat

Guests describe a spa-like experience, from the soaking tub to the robes, slippers, and thoughtful details throughout
Welcome to The Tea House Cottage, located just 6 minutes from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Established in 2014, we celebrate the Tea House's new ownership in 2024. Enjoy 5-star luxury with our expansive spa bathroom, new electric-ignition gas fireplace, and new outdoor FURO hot tub, surrounded by tropical landscaping. We look forward to hosting you.

NUCR#: PL-NUCR-2024-00210
STVR#: STVR-19-351259
NUC#: NUC-19-0582

The space
This is Peace, Relaxation, and Tranquility at its finest!

Located just minutes away from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on 1/2 acre of private forest, the Teahouse Cottage was created with an appreciation for the elegance of Japanese architecture.

Designed with luxury and privacy in mind, the Teahouse Cottage features an open floor plan, luxury king bed, fully equipped kitchen, electric-ignition gas fireplace, and expansive spa bathroom with soaking tub. An outdoor steaming hot tub rejuvenates you at the end of your day after touring.

Draw open the custom SHOJI entry doors and enter this airy, light-filled space. Finished with attention to detail, you will notice the TSUGI pine cabinets and trim, polished concrete floors with built-in radiant heating, and accents like the native OHIA posts, which bring nature into the space. The rainforest is all around and can be enjoyed through every window.

Entering the Luxury Spa Bath, you will appreciate the stone vessel sink, natural stone tile, huge walk-in shower, and amazing soaking tub with a view of the forest. Enjoy our provided robe and slippers, spa bath towels, and green tea shampoo and conditioner amenities.

Unwind with a glass of wine in front of the gas fireplace. Gaze at the stars from the outdoor FURO hot tub, surrounded by your own private bamboo rainforest. Relax with fresh-brewed coffee, NAOKI Matcha Green Tea, and Big Island Candies shortbread cookies, all of which are provided to our guests.

Every detail has been considered to make this a unique and deliberate space that will be an exhilarating and rejuvenating experience you will never forget!

NUCR#: PL-NUCR-2024-00210
STVR#: STVR-19-351259
NUC#: NUC-19-0582 by

Guest access
You will have private use of the entire space and grounds and access to laundry facilities and outdoor hot tub. We are located directly off a paved street, with a short gravel driveway that is gated for you comfort and security. Solar Landscaping lights create a nice ambience in the evening, and will guide you to your private parking next to the front entry of the home.

Other things to note
We are often asked about air conditioning. If you have been to other areas of Hawai`i, you will know that some areas are very warm. Volcano has quite a different climate, and it is cool here with the crisp air of mountain elevation. Anticipate rain and sun on most afternoons and cooler evening temperatures. It is very uncommon for properties in the area to have air conditioning. With ample doors and windows the air circulates beautifully.

Volcano Village is one of the last areas of native rainforest in all of Hawai`i. It is an incredibly special place that we invite you to enjoy and appreciate. Being remotely located, please be prepared that there may be times of slow traffic on our two lane highway. Sometimes limbs fall on our power lines interrupting power service. We keep flashlights, extra batteries, and candles at the unit for these instances. It is not uncommon for local restaurants to be closed, so it is a good practice to check before venturing out. There are two convenience stores and gas stations located in Volcano Village. They both close early, usually at 7pm.

Please be aware that Coqui frogs are Volcano residents. They make a chirping sound that is a bit like loud crickets. For light sleepers this may be a bit disruptive; there is a white noise machine in the nightstand, if needed. Volcano Village is a small, forest town on a volcano on an outlying island in the middle of the Pacific ocean. Expect the unexpected and you will have a wonderful adventure in a magical place.

For drinking water, we have triple filtration and UV sanitation for our eco-friendly rainwater catchment system. Our tap water is safe to drink.

Being near the Volcano we are often asked about the activity and any safety concerns. The residential area near the park is considered a low risk lava zone. In the past 100,000 years there has not been a flow recorded in the area of Volcano Village. The active eruption area from the 2018 eruption was in the East Rift Zone, about a 1 hour drive from Volcano Village, near the coast in the Pahoa area. The Mauna Loa eruption of 2022 has concluded with no risk to any inhabited areas.

The Kīlauea crater (specifically the Halemaʻumaʻu crater within the summit caldera) has been in an ongoing episodic eruption phase since December 23, 2024. This consists of discrete “episodes” of intense lava fountaining and flows, separated by pauses of days to weeks. As of March 10, 2026, the ongoing summit eruption has had 43 episodes. These episodes represent distinct eruptive pulses at the summit crater (primarily from north and south vents in Halemaʻumaʻu). The eruption is characterized by high lava fountains, lava flows covering parts of the crater floor, and occasional tephra/ash fallout. The frequency has varied, but episodes have occurred roughly every 1–3 weeks on average during much of 2025–2026, with some shorter or longer pauses.

NUCR#: PL-NUCR-2024-00210
STVR#: STVR-19-351259
NUC#: NUC-19-0582

Registration Details
STVR 19-351259

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What this place offers

Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 2 spaces

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 101 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Volcano, Hawaii, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Located in a forested neighborhood directly across from Volcano Village where you will find restaurants and stores and just 3 miles to the entrance of Volcanoes National Park. The Volcano Teahouse Cottage is in the perfect location for convenience and natural beauty during your stay. Our Sunday farmer's market features only locally made goods and is beloved island-wide. Volcano Village is known as an artist community with many workshops and studios. While you are here, take the opportunity to check out our wonderful local artisans, have a tasting at our local winery, enjoy tea tasting and farm tour at our local tea forest, or play a round of golf at the local course.

Meet your host

Superhost
452 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
My work: Realtor,Loan Officer
Fun fact: Kona is fun for wining and dining
Aloha, We are Raphael & Shannon, and together with our daughter, Hoku, we co-host our Big Island and Oahu Homes. We love our grandchildren, and we love traveling the world and staying in beautiful accommodations, both in hotels and AirBnb's. We have visited Japan, Tahiti, Cabo San Lucas, Venice, Greece, Virgin Islands, Spain, Portugal, Amsterdam, Italy, France, Germany, Las Vegas, Napa Valley, Alaska, New York, Seattle, Florida and more!

Shannon Taparra is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Shanel
  • Vicki
  • Raphael B
  • Dwane

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm