Phoenix House is a very unusual and memorable place to stay. It's ingeniously constructed and was comfortable and well supplied. We loved sitting outside after dark in the warm breeze and seeing the stars in all their glory. The bathroom is also pretty great - roomy, with a surprisingly nice shower. It's amazing to see how the ferns and other small plants are starting to colonize the lava field. While the house is definitely set apart, other structures in the community are certainly within view across the lava. The kitchen is best for coffee/simple meals. We enjoyed our quick stopover in this interesting location/community.