Our family of four had the good fortune of being Jeff's very first guests on their new construction modern cabin in Volcano. This place is amazing!!!
If you're accustomed to more standard vacation rentals that are common currency for Airbnb on the Big Island, be prepared to reset your usual expectations at their fresh new take on modern living in paradise.
As you approach the cabin's very forward-thinking facade, you first catch sight of it through the willowy grandeur of a lovely high country ohia forest and the effect is really quite beautiful and timeless. Clearly Jeff's architect partner on the project has a subtle eye in working out a site plan, and here they've made the most of the Big Island's botanical riches.
Inside everything is wonderfull new and clean, though not "precious" in any particular way. While our kids are pretty easy overall, we did feel there was little in the way of extra rules we needed to voice to them, as the place is quite soundly made with durable materials that will wear well.
So for all you families out there that consider a stay at Jeff's place in the future, I'd encourage you to go for it, the place really works fine for a family of four unless people have special sleeping considerations or needs for privacy. One of its special charms is having the full wall of glass that opens out to the porch, deck, and fireplace. From inside, the ohia forest looks like an exquisite diorama as you watch your kids play amongst the trees from the comforts of the plush bed or comfortable couch—and from outside your family occupies a marvelous little scene from modern life.
Of course the 'piece de resistance' must really be the outdoor fireplace. We spent nearly all our time around it, feeling its warmth and basking in the glow. All in all, you could hardly ask for a better little piece of paradise when you're up in Volcano town to take in the lava flows and the forest life.