Steve made me feel very welcome when I showed up but I have to say, I was not thrilled by what I found. Upon arrival, I was told the tent I'd booked 5 months before was gone and unavailable. Instead, I was given a much less private mini-cabin with no electricity. (content hidden) My advice: you must be truly flexible to stay here, as beautiful as it is. Proceed with caution.

All this being said, I really enjoyed the pristine outdoor/indoor showers and the kitchen area which was well-equipped and clean. Everyone on-site was very friendly and the center's proximity to the local hot springs was a huge added bonus. Downtown Pahoa was nice with Island Naturals grocery and the Tin Shack Bakery as highlights. The active lava flow in town was something to see as well.