You'll be charmed by this thoughtfully designed custom home nestled in the `ohi?a and hapu?u fern forest at a cool 3500' elevation in magical Volcano. The 3 bedroom, 3 bath home shines with pride of ownership. High ceilings visually enlarge the interior spaces and each room features large windows to artfully frame the forest. Fully licensed as a successful Vacation Rental, the property offers options for full or parttime living or continuing as a rental investment. Privately located on just under a half acre in Mauna Loa Estates, it's a short jaunt to the heart of Volcano Village with restaurants, shops, art galleries, & the Farmer's Market at Cooper Center. Both the Hawaii Volcanoes National park & Volcano Golf Course are 10 minutes away, and the county seat of Hilo is less than 30 miles away for additional shopping & services plus the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hilo Airport. Home Features: - The Great Room provides a generous space for gathering around the gas fireplace, plus an upholstered window seat for relaxing & reading - The Dining Area, well-appointed Kitchen with pantry and a built-in Work Space complete the Great Room layout - The Primary Bedroom with adjacent full bath is across the hall from the laundry / storage room - A large covered deck connects the front and rear sections of the home and is perfect for outdoor dining, an alternative gathering space or just relaxing & listening to the birds - The rear section of the home features two private and spacious en suite bedrooms, each with a full bath, private entrance and extraordinary forest views - Easy care laminate & ceramic tiled flooring throughout The home's exterior, trim & decks were repainted in 2018-2019 On demand Rinnai gas water heater New GE Washer & Dryer in 2025 The 9900 gallon catchment tank with UV, sediment & carbon filters was outfitted with a new liner, pump & pressure tank in 2023 High Speed Fiber Optic internet