Lisa and Shane’s home in Volcano is gorgeous. It looks professionally decorated, but livable. The kitchen has all of the basics, but make sure to bring your own coffee. There aren’t any curtains in the home, but eye masks were provided. We were looking forward to the gas fireplace but weren’t able to get it to work for much of our time. Shane was swift at communicating with us to troubleshoot. We loved being able to cook dinner and enjoy wine after a big day of hiking in the park. It was raining most of the time so we weren’t able to take advantage of the lanai.
The location is very close to the national park, which was why we chose it. Be aware that there is very little in Volcano Village. We went to the Lava Rock Cafe for a basic, diner-style breakfast. You have to go closer to Hilo to go to a supermarket. There is not much by way of dining or attractions in Volcano Village itself.
The home is at the end of the road in a subdivision in Volcano. We had no trouble finding it at night but were put off by the many “Neighborhood Watch” and “No Trespassing” signs we passed on our drive in and noticed more of when we were driving out the next morning. The lack of curtains made us feel uneasy at night. We were also nervous about the keypad entry- any previous guests have the same code. Additionally, there are many hitchhikers in the area, which made us nervous about someone wandering onto the property and up the stairs during the night.