If you are visiting Volcanos National Park, look no further- this is the place to stay. Private, relaxing, and 5 minutes to the Park entrance, 10 minutes to parking for the crater walk that leads to the currently active flow. We traveled the Chain of Craters road, and visited the lava flow twice - once during the day and again at night - totally amazing! We could do this because Explorers Bungalow was so conveniently located and restful. (Also very close to local restaurants).
We have family on Oahu so I know we’ll be back to the Big Island and Explorers Bungalow is where we’ll stay.