The pictures accurately show what the house looks like and the view from the lanai. What the pictures can't show is: how good the coffee is; how soft the aphgans are; how comfortable the bed is; how peaceful it is sitting on the lanai; how fresh the forest smells; how awesome the National Park is; the small touches; or Steven and Kent's hospitality and responsiveness ("Are there any cushions for the lanai?" they show up the next day; "Are there any ice cube trays? they are delivered that day; "Do you have a suggestion for a beach to watch the stars set?" "Why drive? We'll set chairs in the meadow, with a lantern so you can find them, and you can see the Milky Way from there." P.S. It was awesome!) We very much enjoyed our 8-night stay and made ourselves right at home. My husband wants me to mention how knowledgeable they are about Volcano Village and their willingness to share information.