This is a GREAT space for exploring Volcano National Park and the nearby area! It's very comfortable and a great value and I couldn't imagine better hosts. John and Joy are such a pleasure. They made everything so easy. Great communication, flexibility, and kindness. We really enjoyed visiting with them, but it was clear they are very respectful of folk's space and would not be intrusive for those who prefer privacy.
We stayed in the Pueo (Hawaiian for owl) room and were very comfortable. This home is quite new and John and Joy have set it up very well. We really appreciated the little touches like fresh Kona coffee, candle and lighter, wine glasses, etc. And our room smelled so good! A cool comfortable oasis. Our bed was very comfortable and we particularly enjoyed the small lanai looking out on the rain forest. My husband and I had coffee at the table there and read until it was so dark we had to use flashlights - so cool and peaceful. There is a locking screen on the slider door and it was wonderful to leave the door open all night for the cool breeze and sounds of the forest.
The location worked out great for us - very close to the park and other Volcano attractions. We drove to the Jaggar Museum for a view of the Halema'uma'u crater at night and it was wonderful to be so close.
I really wish we'd been able to stay longer. There's so much to see and do on this side of the island. And we'd love to have had more time to just relax at the property. John and Joy are so much fun, great conversationalists and so easy to be around. I wish we'd had more time to hang out with them!
Thanks for everything!
Dan and Sherry Oglesby
Bowling Green, Kentucky