An unforgettable and truly unique Hawaiian experience! Arriving at night I didn't know what to expect, and from the moment I stepped out of my car to hear the calming symphony of coqui frogs singing, it was a Hawaiian escape like none other.
The road to the Glass Sanctuary is easy to follow, with easy parking outside the gate, and Tatiana sent entry instructions well in advance. Taking the LED lantern illuminated walkway to the Glass House surrounded in ferns was the first moment of adventure, and upon entering the house and turning on the lights, we were pleasantly surprised by an entire string-light installation wrapping around the nearby forest ferns. Those lights were straight magic, well done Tatiana!
The Glass House itself is incredibly modern with a massive Cali king bed, and two hanging pod chairs that made for excellent chill zones and photo opps. The outdoor patio was where we enjoyed coffee each morning with an easy to operate propane BBQ burner and kettle. She had water waiting for us in the mini-fridge, which was great for storing our leftovers from dinner.
We happened to be staying during the full moon, and sitting outside on the deck, or looking out from the bed through the glass was simply magical. Coming on a new moon would be amazing too because of all the stars you'll see here. With very little light pollution in the area, there is really never a bad time to be under the night sky around here.
If you're looking for a work retreat, the thoughtful touch of a nice desk and comfortable office chair was everything I needed to process my images from our photoshoots each day, and even though she is running off-grid with battery power, there was plenty of juice for me to charge my laptop and phone.
I'm beyond impressed with what Tatiana has done with her Glass Sanctuary. We are looking to make it a tradition to visit it and spend time amongst the ferns, just a few moments drive from Volcano Park and only 30min to Hilo for restaurants and more. One of the most unique properties I've ever seen on Airbnb. It truly is a dream come true for a traveler like myself.