My partner and I really enjoyed our stay here, it was a beautiful and convenient place to stay and retreat back to after a day of exploring Volcano National Park!
It's the perfect place for a couple - private and secluded right in the rainforest with a very modern and warm ambiance. The home is very well thought out, with a lot of really cute, thoughtful touches - cozy blankets, eye masks, various books, records, and even travel mugs! We totally lucked out with the weather and enjoyed warm, sunny mornings on the Lanai overlooking the lush surrounding forest and listening to the birds sing, and were able to stargaze up at the clear sky while laying in bed at night.
A few things to note for future guests: there are no blinds or curtains, and lots of windows. The natural light was wonderful, but it felt a bit strange to us (particularly when in the bathroom, and at night), since there are two nearby houses just barely within view. Also, the roof tends to expand and contract a lot causing creaking noises that really startled us at first, before figuring out what the heck it was.
As far as pantry staples go, just know that they only provide salt, pepper and tea, and you can't get too much in the way of groceries in town. We weren't totally prepared, and should have bought everything we needed back in Hilo. But, if you're going out to eat, I would absolutely recommend Thai Thai, just a few minutes away. Some of the best Thai food I've ever had!
We would definitely recommend this place and would absolutely stay here again.
Thanks Lisa and Shane for creating such a beautiful, relaxing space :)