I didn’t realize from the description or reviews that this would mean roughing quite it as much as it did. On the island, though, the price is hard to beat.
The environment of the cabin is beautiful. Lots of trees, plants, and mushrooms. The sounds of the rainforest are loud. The drive from the main road is very bumpy; allow about 25 min to get from the nearest main road to the cabin. The location is good for exploring Volcano NP, Hilo, and Kalapana.
The outdoor shower is nice, but it is painful walking over the rocky ground in bare feet to get there from the cabin. Bring sandals. A stone path or something would be a nice addition.
I found a small bug in my bed on the first night. Ants came through the wall and covered the toilet paper. Bring bug spray; I was eaten alive. Tons of bugs outside and it’s tough to prevent them from getting inside when you open the door.
Yamaya is friendly and I’m sure does her best to keep things clean, but it’s important to understand how “natural” this place is before booking.