We had a splendid, restful time staying at the Volcano Haven this past July. The house is a delight - its well designed inside and out. Hosts Candice and Richard have done an outstanding job with the landscaping as well which means you can spend both days and nights simply sitting around and enjoying the plants and trees. We loved the natural non-drying hand soap, the fresh flowers, the simple decor, the neat bathroom door, the picture windows, and the gorgeous ceiling (no kidding).

The neighborhood is very pleasant, but other than the occasional sound of children playing or a dog barking, you'll be unaware that there's other homes around while you're in the house. My husband jogs and reports that the neighbors he did encounter waved as he passed so he felt very welcome. The house is ten minutes from Volcano National Park and five minutes from Volcano village. We spent three days at Volcano Haven, but could have spent two weeks exploring and enjoying the surrounding areas.

Candice and Richard provided umbrellas, headlamps, walking sticks, house slippers, drinking water, hiking information, activities folder, guide to the Chain of Craters road, and dining recommendations (we took their recommendation and ate at the Rim restaurant in Volcano House our first evening. It was magical.) They also gave us a box of macadamia nut chocolates and had some of their honey that they made themselves as Richard and Candice are beekeepers.

Not only would we highly recommend Volcano Haven but we also hope to go back to stay again and soon. We've both said "we miss our little house" a dozen times since we've returned to Oahu.