I was so happy to return to lost in the clouds every day, you really get a reprieve from the cities, hustle, & touristy type places as you head along the highway & turn into Ocean View. I was grateful for the quiet. I’d definitely stay with someone there unless you’re used to camping/glamping on your own. I was fine but definitely more comfy when my friend was with me. The stars at night outside, through the bathroom window, & from the shower soooo majestic. I was there on both clear& cloudy nights. The weather is the same inside& out, it was difficult for me to decide if the place was glamping or a step above. Ok, a couple steps above right? I stayed in Jan & while I got cold, I was super warm under the blankets in bed.
I liked the writing all over the place, it really gave me a glimpse into the builders solace. It gave the place definite character & I liked seeing how he dated everything, you can follow his small thoughts along his journey.
The shower was amazing as many days I’d return tired, sandy, & dirty & it felt amazing to feel the hot water. My method was turn on one, turn off, turn on the other & usually the hot would kick in.
The views during the day were amazing & had to ask CarolAnn & Bill (I think was his name) where the sky started & ocean ended. You felt truly high up & close to volcano although as many people reminded me, its all volcano.
I think the location is ideal if you’re cool with driving. I was able to go almost all over, Hilo, Green Sand, Waipi’o, & spent most of my days going to Kona for yoga. It would be ideal for jetting over to volcano national park too.
Carol Ann& Bill were super helpful with any questions I had & thank you for your help & food you guys brought me.
A definite jewel & I feel lucky to have been able to find it. Mahalo & Aloha.