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Pele’s Secret Garden – Volcano, Hawaii

Accommodations: House, 2-bedrooms + Convertible Bed(s), 2 baths (Sleeps 4-6) Website: http://www.vrbo.com/150406 Contact: (808) 937-3991 (Peggy) Pet policy: Pets considered on an individual basis. Additional pet fee. Fence: No (although the lush rain forest foliage provides a nice barrier) Wireless Broadband: Yes My review: My husband and I stayed here for our 1-year anniversary with our young Labrador Retriever (Kimo) who loved the cold weather and sleeping on the beautiful bamboo floor. Although it rained most of the time, it provided the perfect opportunity to do nothing and just enjoy the wrap-around lanai with the hammock, the patio chairs, playing guitar, or sitting inside by the fire…sipping the wide variety of teas, Kona coffees, and indulging in the warm socks and tropical fruits that Peggy (the owner) provided. The house was spotless both inside and out, and Kimo and I spent much time snooping around the yard to check out the interesting foliage, much of it being native Hawaii plants. Peggy was fantastic about answering all my questions right...

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Hale Hubner – Volcano Village

Hale Hubner – Volcano Village

  Accommodations: House, 1-bedroom + Queen size futon, 1 bath (Sleeps 4) Rates: $99 per night (2 night minimum stay); 1-time $65 cleaning fee (1-2 guests); $80 (3-4 guests) Website: http://www.vrbo.com/403855; http://www.halehubner.com Contact: tel: (281)-944-LAVA (5282); Central Time Pet Policy: Pets allowed with prior authorization from owner. Pet fee: $50 per pet (not refundable). Pets not permitted on furniture. Fence: No (although there’s a fence along the back and an access gate in the front. Property is surrounded by lush rain forest foliage). Yard: Small grass lawn near the staircase Wireless Broadband: Yes Suitable for Disabled Canines/People: No (Staircase to access) February 2014 – Mahalo to owners Matt and Tara Hubner for allowing us to bring Kimo and Pepper to check out and review Hale Hubner, an affordable pet-friendly vacation rental that we just discovered.  Located off the beaten path, but only 15 minutes away from Volcanoes National Park, this elevated house is a cozy 750 square foot studio-style with a vaulted ceiling and large picture windows.  There’s covered...

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Kaloko Fishpond at Honokōhau National Park

DIRECTIONS: From the Kona Airport, drive SOUTH on Queen Kaahumanu Highway past Hina Lani Street (Costco).  Not even 1/2 mile past the Hina Lani Street traffic signal, there will be an asphalt driveway on the RIGHT with no highway signage where you will turn. Once you turn right, you will then see the National Park sign as shown below in the photo.  While it is not necessary to have 4WD, it is a bumpy, unpaved road part way down to the small parking lot. Click HERE for Honokohau National Park map. HOURS: 8:00 am to 5:00 PM daily BRING: No longer than 6 foot leash (Dogs are required to remain on leash at all times), poop bags, fresh water, water bowl.  NO SHOWERS, so you may want to bring your own rinse water.  Shady picnic tables…Bring a picnic lunch! WHAT ELSE: Very quiet and deserted first thing in the morning, I always see at least a few people bring their dogs here to walk the sandy path and then cool off...

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La Capanna (Cabin) – Volcano Village

La Capanna (Cabin) – Volcano Village

Accommodations: 1,600 square foot cabin/cottage, 3-bedrooms, 2 baths (Sleeps 6-8) Base Rate: $165 avg per night (3 night minimum); $25 one-time cleaning fee for pets. Says up to 2 house trained dogs, but I would suggest contacting host if you are planning to bring more than 2. Website: https://www.vrbo.com/1356716 Contact: Taressa – hostess Pet Policy: Pets considered upon approval by owner. Pet fee: I spoke with the owner on 10/17/13 who said she will charge a pet fee depending on how much time your dog remains indoors (understandably, the more dog hair to clean up, the more time they spend cleaning). No fee will be charged if your dog remains outside.  However, we were not charged a fee during our stay in 2017, so this might have changed. Fence: YES, completely fenced! The owner brings her Brittany dogs there.  The yard is approximately 1/2 acre. Yard: Large grassy yard with native plants and trees and plenty of shade, including a large covered patio Wireless Broadband: Yes February 18 – 20, 2017 Review: We...

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Lava Lava Beach Club – Waikoloa Beach at Anaeho’omalu Bay, Hawaii

Address: 69-1081 Ku’uali’i Place Call: (808) 769-LAVA (5282) – Reservations are highly recommended! Website: http://lavalavabeachclub.com Hours: Food served daily from 11:00 a.m. – 9 p.m. (From 3:00 – 5:00 is a Happy Hour pupu menu only).  Bar serves till 10 p.m.  Saturdays and Sundays is their “Bloody Mary Beach Brunch” from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunset on the beach with my dog and a Mai Tai in hand!  Yep, this is THE PLACE!  Lava Lava Beach Club (LLBC) is co-owned by Scott Dodd, Past President of Hawaii Island Humane Society, so it’s no surprise that his restaurant (AND beach cottage rentals!) is dog-friendly.  Many people visit the beach with their dogs (Please see my BEACH review below!) and then have pupus and drinks afterwards in the beach sand seating area, which is first-come first-served.  LLBC has become very popular, so we recommend going early.  We are extremely grateful for this AMAZING dog-friendly establishment, so please be respectful of the servers and other restaurant guests.  Mahalo! Please see our...

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