As someone who over-analyzes reviews before booking a place, I’m here to truthfully tell you the good, the bad, and the ugly about this home.
First things first - the bad and the ugly: I will be making our stay here an annual event. Period. It will be slightly less available for you to book from now on.
The good: EVERYTHING. We walked in to this home with ridiculous grins on our faces. Our smiles disappeared only when we were forced to finally leave because, apparently, we weren’t allowed to just stay indefinitely.
This place is heaven in the treetops. Spotlessly clean in every corner. Seriously, spotless. Very comfortable bed (I was upstairs). Well-appointed with plenty of fresh towels, soaps, and tons of kitchenware. (No coffee or condiments, etc. provided, so bring your own - or grab fresh coffee at the nearby general store.) The indoor-but-feels-like-outdoor showers in both bathrooms were a highlight. The huge jet bathtub with ample room for two felt like a hot tub in the trees. Beautiful architecture. Tastefully decorated throughout. The fireplace perfectly warms you up on chilly nights. Clear and easy communication with the host for check-in, although we needed absolutely nothing during our stay. Lots of info and books provided if you’re unfamiliar with the area. Strong and steady wi-fi if you’re silly enough not to stay in airplane mode while you’re here. Great quiet and private location very near to the entrance Volcano National Park. Easy drive to Hilo. Did I mention this place is heaven on earth?
Stop reading further and book this place immediately. Just don’t steal the dates I’ll be annually returning myself. :)