Our stay at the Bali Temple has been our best Airbnb experience by far because Rachaelle is an amazing host. The place is just as described, maybe better because the pictures doesn't do this place justice. This was the ultimate getaway if you want peace and quiet as the closest town is about 9 miles away. We arrived the first night a bit later than we had hoped and since this place is tucked away from city lights, it was difficult to find but Rachaelle returned our call and gave us perfect directions. We weren't far off but the unmarked road was difficult to see in the dark.

Upon check in, the Bali Temple was immaculate. We almost felt guilty putting our bags down. And the night sky? I don't think I've seen that many stars in the sky since I was a kid. It was amazing.

When morning arrived, we were blown away by the gorgeous view of the lava field in the back that led to the ocean. What an amazing walk that was to get to the edge of the field to watch the ocean. We couldn't believe the beauty that we were experiencing.

The house is laid out really well with an amazing living room that over looks the lava field. We could hear the roar of the ocean throughout the day. The bedroom has a nice open floorplan that allows an ocean breeze and nightly sounds to flow through. We woke up to the beautiful sunrise each morning and that was a great way to start the day.

Even though the Bali Temple is secluded, the drive to Pahoa, Hilo, or Volcano National Park were very easy. By far one of the best experiences we've had in Hawaii was the Night Market down the road on Wednesday evenings. It felt like we were at a night market in southeast Asia. 500+ people, delicious food booths (local, thai, chinese, japanese, indian, etc), merchants, and live music. Definitely something to keep in mind when you come to stay here.

The Red Road (Hwy 137) scenic drive basically starts at the Bali Temple and makes for a nice drive up the coast.

We brought along our 13 month old daughter and she absolutely loved the stay. Thank you, Rachaelle for sharing this special place with us. We will look back fondly at our stay here and definitely plan to return some time.