What an incredible, must-do experience! When visiting the Big Island, most people stay on the Kona side (which is beautiful) but everyone should take the time to explore the east side of the island. It is quiet, lush and lava-full, and Jade's Ohana House is the perfect place from which to explore.
Located on the 1990s lava flow (yes, truly!) this off the grid home has everything you need to relax, connect with nature, and get a good night's sleep to explore Volcanoes National Park, the Red Road, the new black sand beaches, and the yummy restaurants in nearby Pahoa.
Ohana House is very comfortable. On the left, you have a kitchen and dining space. The campfire stove is easy to use, and the kitchen has all the tools you would need to make delicious meals. Also, my boyfriend played cards and Taboo, and were grateful for the mosquito coil in the evenings when we dined outside on the lanai as mosquitoes like us very much. The other side of the house has 3 rooms - the back room has 2 bunks beds (very cute, would be great for kids!), then there is a full bathroom with a lovely rain shower head, and then the main bedroom with a comfy bed, beautiful views of the lava field, and the starry night sky.
Lastly, Jade is an incredible superhost! The pre-arrival directions and information were very helpful and detailed. We only got slightly lost because we didn't read them thoroughly beforehand, but once we did we were right on track. We arrived in the late afternoon, and Jade invited us to join her for a sound bath in her Lava Temple. This was our first time experiencing this relaxing and healing experience, but it definitely won't be our last. It made for an amazing welcome to Kalapana! Thank you, Jade, for sharing this space with us. We hope to be back soon!