Our stay at Crater Rim Cabin was hands down the best Airbnb experience we've ever had! Barry gave us a warm welcome, offered suggestions for restaurants and hikes, and happily discussed all things volcano with me. We arrived a few days after the 6.9 quake, but luckily the park partially reopened the day we arrived. Barry's insider tips really came in handy!
The cabin itself is beautiful, cozy, and truly has everything you could possibly need! If you're like me and care about bathrooms, never fear - this one is great. The kitchen is stocked with pots, pans, and a great selection of breakfast food. The giant, comfy bed with the warming blanket was perfect on the surprisingly chilly May evenings!
As for the surroundings...wow. The gardens around the cabin are a tropical cloud forest wonderland. I spent every sunrise in the living room with a cup of coffee, watching the partridges through the window. If you have any background or interest in geology, the yard is beyond cool. The name of the cabin is literal, and the faults running through the edge of the yard to the rim are pretty awesome.
What's most telling is that after we left the Big Island, we went to a beautiful oceanside condo in Maui...but our first night there, we were homesick for Barry and Crater Rim Cabin!
We can't wait to return and see the rest of Volcanoes National Park and everything else the area has to offer! Seriously, if you have the chance, go stay here!