We LOVED our time at John's place. It was like staying in a botanical garden with a comfortable bed. John greeted us with a garden tour and some yummy fruit from his garden. He knows a lot about the plants and area so feel free to ask a lot of questions. He's a welcoming and friendly person. The house was immaculate and there we're several seating areas throughout the house and yard. You could hear birds and frogs throughout the house throughout the screens. What an ambiance! John is very organized and his directions are clear. He is an excellent host. He even has locally made gifts for purchase in the house for your convenience. John offer tours for a fee and our group saw some older lava flow, a black sand beach and some other areas with him. We highly recommend his tours. You won't be dissapointed. His cats and dogs rounded out a wonderful visit at John's place. Don't miss it!