Dan's place is immaculate. We stayed in the upstairs suite which is perfect for couples. The first evening we arrived, we watched a full moon rise from the Japanese soaking tub. The next morning we watched the sunrise from the supremely comfortable bed.

The location is just right for moderate adventurers. It's 1 hour to Volcano Park which offers spectacular and unusual hiking. It's 45 minutes in another direction to hike on a lava field and get 5 feet away from fresh lava. Road 137 is the most beautiful road in the world. Period. The natural food store in Pahoa has a very good selection of healthy, local foods.

It's also a great place for the moderately lazy. We really appreciated having access to several different outdoor spots to enjoy. We ate lunch under the gazebo, did crossword puzzle in the hammock, swam in the pool, played dominoes on the deck, lay on the patio and lolled about in the hot tub. Dan and Sumiko didn't use the outdoor recreational spaces when we were there. It was like having a luxury resort all to yourself. Runners will enjoy the path along the ocean and 2 mile run on a lava road through a sleepy residential neighbourhood to a small oceanfront park. Thanks for a great stay.