Volcano cottage is a wonderful and relaxing place to spend the weekend. The place seemed brand new and the kitchen was gorgeous. While we were here we spent time hiking at the Volcano National Park only 5 minutes down the road. We would hike and explore during the morning then come back to the cottage to rest and eat then go back to the park at night to see the active lava at Jagger museum. It was convient to be so close. One evening we drove to Pahoa (approx 40 minutes away) and road bikes at night to see active lava. This was our favorite thing we did during our time in Hawaii. The lava was amazing to see. Coming home to Volcano cottage after a tiring bike ride was so relaxing to lay by the fireplace. I also loved the bathroom and specifically the shower, I felt like I was in a fancy upscale hotel. I would recommend picking up groceries when your traveling through Kona or Hilo as there isn't much in Volcano village. We ate at the Tuk Tuk thia truck for lunch which was amazing. And we went to the farmers market early Sunday morning to pick up some food. Over all it was a great stay and I would recommend it for anyone looking to explore the National Park and have a relaxing weekend.