Lovely and clean studio with everything the two of us needed for a pleasant 3-night stay. Above expectations; we would stay again.

It's in a quiet area with lots of locals and hippies. No cell service, but wifi works great. The pictures are accurate - the bed and bath spaces were homey, well-decorated, and bright. The property's tropical garden was equally inviting. Mike, the friendly on-site innkeeper, welcomed us with delicious papayas and bananas that he grows - only steps away from the front door.

Getting there: Hwy 137 to Kalapana is a coastal, hilly stretch of road lined with lush plant life, ocean views, and lava rocks. Scenic day drive. However, it is unlit (i.e., pitch-black by 7:30pm) so be sure to use a GPS if you're planning drive here at night. My phone's GPS navigation on Google Maps gave correct directions.

Things to do: 15-min walk to the clothing-optional Kehena black sand beach. 20-min drive to the Ahalanui Park's volcanically heated swimming hole. 1 hour drive to Hilo. 1 hour drive to the Hawaiian Volcanoes National Park.