This place may not be to everyone’s taste. You should read the description carefully. “Off-grid” means that you need to be mindful of your power and water consumption. The Eden Roc subdivision is also off-road, about 10 minutes off Highway 11. Of course, this means that it is very quiet. When it isn’t raining (and please note: this is the wet side of the island), you will fall asleep to a chorus of coqui frogs and wake to the songs of tropical birds. And on clear nights, the stars are amazing.
On the plus side, the bed is comfortable, the kitchen is well-appointed, there is a good washer and dryer, and the Wi-Fi is excellent. Because of the layout with the bathroom off the living room, I think this place would better accommodate a family than several couples. Shanda has provided many board games, perfect for a family gathering.
We chose this location as a point midway between the stores of Hilo (35 minutes away) and the trails of Volcano National Park (30 minutes away). We are enthusiastic hikers, and the Park has wonderful trails. Also, we, were pleased to discover the trails on the Ka’u Desert, just 15 minutes further along Highway 11. Often, when it was raining in the Park, it was sunny or at least dry out on the Ka’u Desert, and the lava formations there are amazing.
And finally, huge kudos to Shanda, the perfect hostess! She was prompt and helpful in addressing any concerns.