The Volcano Bamboo View cottage was divine! Brenda sent detailed directions including where to find the key and asked me to call her when I arrived. She just wanted to make sure I had everything I needed--which I did. The cottage is super cute and clean with a fully stocked kitchen. It's secluded and private, yet just minutes from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the village of Volcano. I never enjoyed a rainy afternoon so much as the day I was tired from a long morning hike and retreated to the cottage for an afternoon of reading and soaking in the hot tub. The patio is covered, so you can enjoy being outside even when it's raining.

Potential guests may appreciate knowing about the rooster on the main property who crows promptly at 6:30 every morning! I found it charming, although it's a bit earlier than I would normally get up while on vacation. If you prefer sleeping in, one of Brenda's other rentals might suit you better.

When I return to Big Island, I'll likely choose Bamboo View again.