Our experience at Lava Lookout was incredible.
My husband and I stayed at Lava Lookout for a month and by the end of our stay it truly felt like home. Matt and Lokana are amazing hosts. They always made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. They became family and we can't thank them enough for the generosity and friendship.
When we arrived at Lava Lookout, we were surprised by how big the room was. The bed is one of the most comfortable beds ever - in fact, it was hard to get up each morning because it was so cozy!
The bathroom is large and well-equipped.
And the living room area was a surprise! We did not expect a large screen TV with a Roku! Such a fun thing to have at night after a long day exploring the nearby attractions.
The Wifi was really good. I was actually surprised by how good it was! Matt said it works about 95% of the time, but I thought it was more like 99% of the time. We had some heavy rain where the entire cell phone towers were affected and that was the only time the Wifi was down. We work from our computers, so it was really nice to have that strong of connection. The speeds were about: 27 download, 10 upload, and 50 ping. Perfect for streaming, working, etc.
The kitchen is extremely well-equipped. There was even a bread maker. My husband and Matt (the host) had so much fun making bread together and trying different recipes. We also enjoyed some family dinners with Matt and Lokana. They are so fun to be around.
Overall, if you don't stay at Lava Lookout, you're really missing out. This is a once in a lifetime experience. Absolutely incredible and so unique. We've stayed at hundreds of Airbnbs around the world and this was definitely one of the most memorable. The only people who shouldn't stay here are those who are high-maintenance and expect a 5-star resort with a butler. It's not the Hilton; you'll be staying here with the idea that this is run by solar energy and rain catchment. They do a fantastic job keeping their footprint small and in this day and age, that's so important.
Do NOT hesitate to book Matt's place. Honestly, best decision we've made!