First, if you are planning a trip to the Big Island, you owe to yourself to spend time on this side of the island. After much debate, we decided to split our stay on both sides of the island. We are so glad we did! It truly made a difference between a great trip and an amazing trip. That said, staying at Steve’s place was key to making our experience on the volcano side a very memorable one. The photos really don’t do this place justice. It’s impossible to convey the tranquility and peaceful vibes that exist in the volcano house. Beyond that, the house has every amenity you could possibly need, plenty of space, sparkling clean and the location cannot be beat. Steve, the host, is full of great info about the entire island, not just the volcano area. He was very responsive to all of our questions, flexible with our check in & check out time and just an overall pleasure to meet. You simply can’t go wrong staying here.