I like the way Satoshi makes great effort to keep this little inn in such nice order,which I believe is not an easy job in the middle of a jungle. Everything in the kitchen is clearly labeled, garbage and composts are in separate bins. There was even a hand-drawn evacuation plan in our room. Satoshi has a great book collection of Japanese books and National Geographic magazines. The smell of the books and the wood reminds me of the library of my high school.
It can be a bit cold in the evening but thankfully there are plenty of blankets and the shower is very nice and hot. Traveling from Hilo to Volcano is amazing as the temperature drops for at least 15 degrees in a short space of time. So for me it's quite a relief to escape from the mid-summer heat and recover from sun burn.