We loved the house, the quiet, the starz at night, and the view from the porch. We could see South Point on a clear day.

We liked that it was not a "standard" house and the oculus made living room light and bright. It was spacious (good size bedrooms, large open kitchen/living room) and had a great porch (lanai). The house was well stocked with potable water. We did not use up even one 3-gallon container during our 4-night stay but it was re-assuring that we had a second one. The kitchen had everything we needed to make breakfast - two skillets, paper towels, kitchen towels, plates, glasses, cups, and utensils. We played both Yahtzee and Uno games that we found in the house.

Eric gave us good instructions for finding the house, the key, and setting up Internet. The lights on the entry posts made it possible to find the house in the dark. NOTE: Google maps do not yet support addresses on Koa Lane; they will navigate you to upper part of Koa Lane; so, follow Eric's instructions.

As Eric mentions on the website, at night it can be cold. Beds have plushy polyester sheets which keep warmth well and Eric provides an extra warm blanket in each bedroom. However, if you want to stargaze, you may need a warm jacket.

Something else to keep in mind - this is a very remote area. It is a great base to explore the south part of the island and/or Volcano but you need to plan accordingly. Nearest town is Na'alehu and that is about 25 minutes south. There are two restaurants in Na'alehu - Hana Hou and Shaka. We love Hana Hou but it closes at 7pm. We were lucky that Shaka was still open when we had to find dinner at a quarter til 7pm. Also, avoid driving in the dark from Kona to the house. The twisty road is ok in the daytime, but it is a pain at night in the rain.