The Lava Lookout is AMAZING!!!!! Because it is right on the hardened lava beds, there is an air of being in the quiet expanse of the desert. The sky is so wide open with gorgeous sunsets and sunrises with beautiful cloud formations. It is SO peaceful and quiet. Very few bugs or frogs too!!
The space that Matt created is absolutely phenomenal and beautiful. He created the whole space with solar (but you wouldn't know it--no issues with electricity or hot water or anything). He did all of the woodwork by hand--just gorgeous.
The rooms are very private with their own private porch with chairs and hammock. The beds are SUPER comfy (tempurpedic) with gourmet sheets and plenty of pillows. Nice rain water showers too. Even though the kitchen is shared, we felt like we had plenty of privacy and the shared kitchen experience was really fun.
The common kitchen is a beautiful indoor/outdoor style, meaning its covered but with open walls to the outside beauty and fresh air. When we were there we had the pleasure of hanging out with Matt while we made dinner and got to hear all of his incredible lava stories.
Matt is a really really awesome person. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Lava Lookout even just to meet him. And also to experience the beauty of the Lava desert--unlike anywhere else. Also, Lava Lookout is very close to the ocean (can walk from the property) and its a short drive to black sand beaches.
We LOVED our stay-- was one of the gems of our trip.