This jungle bungalow is magical. The moment we arrived, all the troubles of city life seemed to vanish and having to leave to continue our adventure made me well-up inside. I was touched by the whole experience.

The bungalow: You will come to appreciate its unique architecture, being off-grid, and being a bit remote in the middle of nature. You will fall asleep to the coqui frogs and awaken to the roosters. In the middle of the night, you will hear rain falling. We had earplugs and there was no issue. The futon is comfortable for sleeping/sitting and the bed with its mosquito net is a treat. You will also love standing on the big lava rock as you shower outdoors with plenty of water pressure and warm water (you might have to turn the hot knob off and then on again to reboot the heater). The kitchen had everything we needed. Our hosts provided fresh water, as you will not drink from the tap.

Location: The Pahoa area has such wonderful hidden treasures: Pahoa town, the hot pools, the tide pools, lava flows, the wonderful jungle, and the new black sand beach. It's all along the Red Road (Hwy 137). Take the time to explore this area! The National Park is close by, as well. Arrive before sunset to watch the lava light up inside the crater.

Our hosts: Janelle and Steve were very welcoming. They helped us get settled in and provided all the information you need (maps and descriptions) for exploring the area. Janelle brought us fruit in the morning from her property, which was delicious!

All in all, if you want a unique experience, come here. October's weather was pleasant and there were few bugs. This was a window into Big Island life. Wonderful!