Aloha! Simple description: It was an awesome, inspiring, nature rustic retreat. It's roughing it with amenities, immersed in jungle nightlife with coqui frogs. It's great for seasoned campers/travelers and those seeking an adventurous "roughing it," jungle kind of experience, i.e., people who want to unplug, get off the grid, and connect with nature. It's secluded, but close to the ocean, nature parks, & volcanic activity. Lana and her family were super nice and community-oriented. They greeted us every morning with fresh coconuts – what a welcome surprise – and offered tropical fruit from her garden. She also lent us snorkeling gear. The space includes a stove, mini fridge, and running non-potable water. It's best to pick up groceries in town before arriving since it's secluded. Before we arrived, she emailed us a list of local attractions and information as well as provided a binder after we arrived. We chose the space because we sought to camp in Hawaii, but since we're from the mainland, we didn't have any camping gear with us. This was the next best thing. We got a unique, outstanding Hawaiian jungle experience we'll never forget. We LOVED staying there and would LOVE to stay there again.
We stayed at Lana's because we wanted a few days on the Big Island to see Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. In addition to the park, we went snorkeling with sea turtles at Black Sand Beach, witnessed an active lava volcano (Mauna Loa), swam in geothermal ponds, hiked in lava tube & on a caldera, ate lunch in Lava Tree State Park, and dined at the "southernmost restaurant in the US" with the best macademia nut pie ever. Mahalo, Lana & fam!