Neighborhood - it was perfect for us because we wanted to be near-ish to Volcano National Park and to remote beaches. Pahoa is the closest village for food and groceries, a little hippie town comparable to Paia on Maui or Haleiwa on O'ahu. The Bali lodging is on the Red Road, an incredibly scenic drive that you should do whether staying here or not. But why not stay here? At night you will be serenaded by birds and other warbling creatures, not to mention ocean waves. The beach across the street is a real luxury for not staying at a resort, especially on this beautifully rugged, evolving island.

Welcome - Iliahi gave us easy to follow directions and Tim was waiting by the gated, private parking to show us around the property and how to park. He is very laid back, as one would expect for living in a gorgeous location/state, and made us feel at home immediately.Our fondest memory is sitting in the hot tub in the dark, drinking the complimentary Moscato and being serenaded by birds, other night creatures and ocean waves. We mentioned this before. It stands out! We have not heard such an intense sound since South America. It's a testament to this place's remoteness and thriving nature -- a wonderful welcome!

Description - The description is pretty straightforward. The kitchen/living area is down on the ground floor (and private). The room/bathroom upstairs also has a private deck for dining (as the photos show, it offers a stunning view of the coast) and the delicious looking papayas in the pictures show you how you can create your own simple breakfast :) You can get a giant box of them for around $4 at one of the restaurants in Pahoa. Papaya in Hawaii is not to be missed. It puts all other papaya to shame, and enjoyed from this deck, the experience is even more heavenly.

Thanks, Iliahi and Tim. Wish we could have stayed longer!