Amazing energy at this hostel. Our host Marissa was super helpful and fascinating to talk to. She made us feel very welcome. This hostel seems to attract people who want to live off the beaten path, and are warm and speak of things below the surface. The hostel itself is like an adult fort set atop the lava. Homesteading in hawaii. Lots of art and creativity flowing through. We used this place as a home base for trips to Volcano, which was a bit of a drive. But you could easily spend days here just soaking in the primordial atmosphere of this special frontier. We left feeling like we wanted to stay for longer - a wonderful bittersweet feeling.