The "Magical Lava Temple" really is truth in advertising! This place is completely magical, is surrounded by lava, and has the distinct feel of sacred space. I could not recommend this place more highly!

Jade was an incredibly attentive host with great communication. She made sure to be there to greet me personally and show me around the space. She had excellent suggestions for things to do around the area, and checked in on my every day, but otherwise left me to my own devices as much as I wanted. She is very knowledgeable about the local area, and is just an amazing being in general.

As described, this space is open to the elements, although it feels protected at the same time. There are a couple of windows upstairs that can be closed on the two sides that usually get the weather, and there are storm shutters on the other sides, which I only needed once. There were a couple of windy nights that shook the rafters, so I could imagine a light sleeper having some difficulty, but only when it's extremely windy. Generally, it was fantastic to hear and feel the breeze at night. And totally magical to wake up and have coffee while listening to the breeze and the birds and frogs, and gazing out over the lava!

This is a scantly populated area, so this is a great place for totally unwinding, and enjoying some deep relaxation and quiet time. Being directly on a lava field is amazing - it is beautiful in a stark, powerful, very elemental way. I highly recommend going outside one night, lying down on the lava, and just enjoying the stars!

Everything that makes this place magical and amazing is also what makes it not the right place for everyone. It IS remote, although an easy drive into Pahoa. It IS in a very natural and elemental setting, with all that entails. I had frequent gecko companions (who doesn't love geckos?), and was visited twice on the windy nights by a toad seeking refuge. Very few bugs, during my stay. There is mosquito netting on all the beds, but it was not needed during my stay.

This really is a unique, beautiful, magical spot, very well cared-for by Jade. If you have an inclination to stay at the Lava Temple, I would strongly encourage you to listen to it! I already can't wait to stay here again! Mahalo, Jade!