Meet Rick
Family Hobbies
Gardening
Hosting guests since
2016
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within one hour
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About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Volcanoes National Park is minutes away - Incredible!
Local Hawaiian Tour Guide Available!
Our location is the Glenwood/Volcano area in a country setting with lots of open space on a beautiful 25 acre property. We are close to an International Airport and spectacular attractions, yet away from town.
There is a fridge/freezer in each room and the guests have access to the kitchen in the morning for our complimentary healthy breakfast. In the evening it is light use only and you can use the toaster oven or microwave to heat up leftovers or make a sandwich.
We are in the country away from the city & the quaint town of Hilo is 20 miles away. You can go to the Farmer's Market, visit the Japanese Gardens & tour the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens. Or paddle board off Coconut Island.
We are minutes away from Volcano National Park where you can experience active volcanoes and hike through the jungle. Close by are the Rainbow Waterfalls. There are many more attractions & excursions within a short driving distance. At the end of your day you can return the peace & tranquility of Volcano Park Rentals.
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Within 8 Miles:
Kilauea Caverns of Fire
Kurtistown, Island of Hawaii
The Kazamura Lava Tubes are the longest and deepest system in the world!
Hilo Coffee Mill
Mountain View
Great coffee.Beautiful store and tasting bar where you can sample our 100% Hawaiian coffees and teas of the day or order from the full menu of coffee drinks, smoothies, milk shakes, ice cream, small breakfast and lunch items and more. We also have a full lanai where you can sit and watch the day go by.
Coleman Farms
Bees, Coffee and Bananas! All is looking good and happy on the farm.
Mountain View
A sustainable farm, using organic practices to produce the finest quality Honey, Coffee, and Tea straight out of the Big Island of Hawaii. Started in 2013 by Josh and Erin Coleman.
Makana Gardens
Mountain View
Hawaiian Coffee Farm.
Coffee Roaster.
Florist and Gift boxes shipped to the mainland.
Tours.
A family farm and Hawaiian coffee company with moka and peaberry coffee beans.
Since the center is situated at an elevation of 1400 feet there is minimal humidity and not many insects. The Center boasts beautiful views of the surrounding countryside therefore providing a peaceful environment. The Center is “off the grid” which means we generate our own solar power and water heating in addition to having our own water supply.
The Celestial Sanctum is a place to relax and enjoy being in the present moment. Have a nice organic breakfast you make in the guest kitchen area and sit around the pool and relax. Stay around for the daily meditation and the Yoga & Qi Gong classes or take off and explore The Big Island. Private rooms, most with their own bathroom. Take a walk around the grounds or enjoy the Shiatsu massage chair.
Our guests are welcome to the Main Room where you can mingle with the other travelers or sit back and read a book from our library. You can use the three-person sauna or take a swim in the pool. We have a computer room you can access if you want to check your emails. Wi-Fi Internet access for those who want it. Feel free to sit out on the wrap-around Lanai and enjoy the view of Nature. Or take a walk around the property. We even have a billiard table in the rec room.
Let us know if you have any questions and we will be glad to assist you. There are daily meditation, Yoga and Qi Gong classes led by a Certified teacher. We even have a Staff Psycho Therapist for Life Coaching and Wellness sessions.
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House Facilities
- Garden
- Computer
- Games Room
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry
- Parking
- Internet Access
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park RE-OPENS September 22 & is minutes away - Incredible!
We are minutes away from Volcanoes National Park where you can see the active volcanoes, hike in the jungle and then down to the volcano flow area. And also experience the Rainbow Waterfalls. There are many more attractions & excursions within a short driving distance. At the end of your day you can return the peace & tranquility of The Celestial Sanctum.
We are in the Glenwood/Volcano area in the country away from the city & the quaint town of Hilo is 20 miles away. You can go to the Farmer's Market, visit the Japanese Gardens & tour the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens. Or paddle board off Coconut Island.
PLACES TO VISIT WITHIN 5 MILES:
Kilauea Caverns of Fire
Kurtistown, Island of Hawaii
Hilo Coffee Mill
Mountain View
“Great coffee.
Coleman Farms
Bees, Coffee and Bananas! All is looking good and happy on the farm.
Mountain View
Makana Gardens
Hawaiian Coffee Farm.
Coffee Roaster.
Florist and Gift boxes shipped to the mainland.
Tours.
Local Area Facilities
- Library
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
No events or parties
No smoking, drugs, alcohol or meat
No loud music
• Payment Method: Please note that we require our guests to pay 100% of the booking total to us in advance of the booking to hold your room (on top of the 15% service fee that is paid to Homestay.com) via Paypal.
Otherwise contact us to make your payment to secure your reservation.
• Cancellation Policy: There is a full refund when at least 30 days advance notice is given for a cancellation. With a 29 to 9 day advance notice there is a 50% refund given. We ask our guests to give us at least 8 days’ notice for any late cancellation. Because most visitors plan their vacations a month or more in advance, any cancellation later than this will not be refunded. However, we will place the room as available again and when we rent it we will refund the net funds we receive from the rental.”
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
3 Reviews
January 2020
The host cancelled the booking 1 day before the arrival date.
March 2018
nice place
January 2018
The host cancelled the booking 6 days before the arrival date.
December 2017
We had a great christmas away from home with Katy-Joy and Rick. Everything was perfect, the view (day and night) is breathtaking and the house is awesome. Definitely a recomendation!
October 2017
If you look for pure nature, quietness, a really beautiful and high energetic spot with the most lovely hosts ever, then you will be right here at Rick's and Katie Joy's home! Of course you need a car to get there, but anyway if you really wanna enjoy Big Island you should rent a car. We booked the biggest room, because we wanted to have more space and separate beds. It is a room with lots of space, a fridge, a place to sit (Couch and table), an extra wardrobe room and an own bathroom with shower. It is safe and protected. You also have a pool and chairs and tables to sit outside. We didn't miss anything at this amazing place. There is so much love and details for each and every day and my friend and I stayed for two weeks there!
Thank you so very much for making my first stay in Big Island/ Hawaii to one of the most wonderful experiences ever. We can't find anything else than honestly nice words about these amazing people and their home! We want and will come back, that is for sure <3 Best, heartfelt wishes and many blessings for both of you - Rick and Katie Joy, may you just continue to be the wonderful persons that you are, enriching the stay in Big Island for many more people and just receiving the best. Deeply grateful - the olioli sisters :) Sandra and Miriam
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