My partner and I loved staying at The Maid’s Quarters. We loved Volcano in general, actually! It’s not as tourist oriented as other parts of the island (particularly Kona), which means fewer restaurants and shopping areas - but it also means less chaos! We really enjoyed the peaceful sounds of the rainforest at night. Hot tubs in the rain were also relaxing and fun!
Hilo is the closest “big” city. It is approximately 35 minutes away by car. I would recommend buying groceries in Hilo and stocking up on fruits and veggies from the farmer’s market! The local restaurants are fantastic as well - but they’re not always open!
We enjoyed every second spent in this cozy cottage! Todd was so friendly and easy to communicate with - and he even left us a big container of local coffee for our stay!
Be careful, you might never want to leave. This place is pure magic.