Beautiful cabin by the red road - located by the Kalapana Kapoho scenic drive or red road this private place captures the essence of the lush tropical rainforest. Always serenaded by the calls of the coqui frog, there are also many a gecko that peeked in during our stay. There are many things to see here including Isaac Hale smith park where lava flow changed the shoreline in 2018 and the picturesque Mackenzie state recreation park. The night sky is either full of stars or full of rain and either experience is mystical. The outdoor bathtub made for an enjoyable showers and the upstairs room had a table and a hammock to enjoy our morning coffee. The kitchen was serviceable and had basic utensils to cook. One minor nitpick was that the downstairs room did not have a door mat which makes it impossible to keep the floors clean. All in all, this secluded residence by the red road was an ideal place to explore Pahoa, Hilo and the east side of the big island