Connie and Andrew are tremendous and really helped us out when we had a bit of a problem. Thank you so much, we really appreciated it!
They have a lovely menagerie too (they don't live at the rental house, in case anyone is concerned that they will be invaded by cats, dogs and a waaabbit) and are both interesting, informative and (in the best way to be so) lively and whacky characters.
The rental house is cute, charming and a bit quirky, well decorated and equipped with lots of nice features and thoughtful extras. Although it is off-grid, the water is clean and drinkable and the power source more than sufficient for the electrical equipment there It was scrupulously clean and well organised, both inside and out - much more so than our house!
If your idea of great acccommodation is a flashy condo with all entertainment systems, a pool and lively nightlife within staggering distance, the house will not be for you. That is definitely not our idea of a perfect place to stay and the rainforest house ticked all boxes on our list. It is completely private, in its own landscaped and gated gardens with hidden buddhas and orchids. The living room has huge windows along the full length of two walls, bringing the rainforest and garden indoors during daylight and creating a lovely and peaceful atmosphere, even when the sounds of the night turn up a notch.
The location isn't far from shops, supermarkets and the interesting tourist places in the area, including the ocean, lava tree park and of course the volcano. What more could you want? After a hard day walking on the many tracks on Kilauea, it was a great place to sprawl and plan the next day and it all added to the element of adventure of the holiday. Wish we were still there!