Jim and Barry are the best hosts you can hope for, and the red wood cabin is the best home you can dream about. We didn’t get to meet Jim, but Barry is such a nice, knowledgeable, and talented gentleman. I enjoyed every single conversation with him. He offered great suggestions on visiting the volcano and his restaurant lists are amazing. Just do what he says!
The cabin itself should be a tourists attraction. We arrived at night and the cabin was really nice and cozy, but we were so deeply amazed when we woke up the next morning. The garden views from the cabin windows were stunning. It was absolutely enjoyable to have a breakfast at the balcony—Barry and Jim offered generous breakfasts. We spent half a day just staying at the cabin enjoying its peacefulness and beauty. I took photos of every single detail of the decoration as the aesthetic guidance for my own home.
The location is perfect! It’s right next to the volcano national park so you can easily have a 10 min drive to visit the volcano both during the day and at night.
I would definitely recommend this cabin to every single friend who wants to visit big island. It’s like the three Michelin star restaurants—it’s an exceptional place that worths a special journey