We arrived to a clean house with a beautiful view of the Pacific overlooking about eight blocks of tropical colored roof tops descending steeply to the shore.

Water was provided for the plumbing from a cistern which was fine. Ten gallons of drinking water were provided in the form of two five-gallon bottles and a dispenser, an ample supply that we barely used a gallon of in our 3 night stay.

The beach at the bottom of the neighborhood was composed of smoothly rounded black sea pebbles made from volcanic rock that felt very good to bare feet. They made a beautiful sound as they rolled up and down with the shore break. Sunsets are very romantic and spectacular!

Be sure to inquire about the beautiful snorkeling beach up the coast between the house and Captain Cook. It's right next to the fort and has very beautiful coral and diverse sea life. I swam with a leather-back turtle! All manner of beach going and snorkeling gear are provided. There were even several different sizes of booties to choose from so I didn't even chafe my feet!

We had a beautiful drive around to Volcano. Would definitely recommend this beautiful house to anyone looking for some peace and quiet with a beautiful view!