Wish I got there earlier than I did!!!
This accommodation is beautifully unique, and honestly not as rustic as I anticipated; you’d never guess the whole place ran on solar & catch-water. WiFi is also available and strong.
Small wonder a previous guest was comfortable for a whole month.
The pictures and reviews paint the picture - now you have to get here to see it in person.
The landscape looks alien and I’ve never quite seen the skies they way they are here - gorgeous sunsets and mesmerizing stars.
The communal kitchen is wonderfully arranged and pragmatically stocked & organized. There’s a cooler per room with the corresponding room’s name on it (mine was “Kane” ; pronounced “Kan-ey”). Refrain from eating/storing food in your room; apparently there’s a decent risk of attracting unintentional guests (fire ants). I didn’t experience any at all but I wasn’t there long. The kitchen’s a great place to meet and chat with the other guests; even the introvert in me was eager to join conversations.
There’s also a neighborhood dog - LavaBoi! His coat matches the landscape. He’s very friendly and healthy/clean.
The host provided detailed directions and instructions. I arrived when it was pitch black (20 mins from the nearest town of Pahoa) and easily (and slowly) located everything.
Speaking of Pahoa, make sure you eat well before arriving, or arrive with groceries.
Highly recommended! You have to experience this setting even if only for 1 night.