I seriously cannot rave about this place enough; I have never loved a home so much in my life. The uniqueness of the build is captivating and the amount of detail that went into every square inch of this place is beautiful. I think we took more pictures of the place than we did of our adventures around the island! There's running water, the water is hot, free drinking water, there is electricity, an amazingly comfortable bed that I wanted to steal, a FULL kitchen, a lookout perch, doors that lock, windows, curtains... I mean I could go on and on but the point is, is this place has everything and more. Don't even get me started on the location because this review will never end! It's like entering an entirely new world and the pictures just do no justice at all. The BEST part (and I cannot emphasize enough on how amazing this was) was sitting on the lanai, watching the sunset, in DEAD. SILENCE. Our ears were ringing because of how quiet it was. We actually ended up falling asleep out there for an hour because it was so beautifully peaceful. Never, in my entire life, have I ever stayed in a place like this.
For those who are considering staying here, DO IT, but please be sure to read the description as this place is not for everyone... This is a beautifully constructed high-end "cabin" on top of a lava field. Of course things are going to squeak and crack under your feet as you walk around, and the place is not entirely soundproof. BUT you are staying in a high-end cabin in the middle of a freaking lava field!! The description explains there are bugs and to be honest, I was a little nervous because ew. BUT, I was pleasantly surprised to find not a single insect in my room!! There was a spiderweb on the lanai and that was literally it. We named the spider Roberta. I see more insects in my house on Oahu in a single day than I did my entire three-day stay at Lava Lookout!
Upon our arrival, we met with Matt and when he explained that a few people in the past have shown up slightly disappointed, it broke my heart and I question how anyone could ever be disappointed with this place. I think the point of this place is to be at one with nature. To live your life as the land allows and to respect the the things around you. Like the description says, this is not a hotel... but to me, it was exponentially better than any hotel I have ever stayed in.