We had a great time during our stay! Very quiet and peaceful, we enjoyed taking the time to relax and read and just listen to the breeze and the rain (and neighboring cows 😊). Andrea is a great on-site host. She’s easy to get in touch with if you need anything, and she also came by a few times to check on us throughout our stay.
Some things to keep in mind, since this is an off-grid experience. Cell service is very minimal, we have AT&T and if we sat on a far corner of the porch we might get one bar of LTE. Enough to maybe look up opening hours or pull up a menu, but that’s it. The bathroom is a seperate building down some stairs and a ramp. If you have joint issues and/or trouble with stairs, this might not be great for you. Be aware, there are a few pigs and cows roaming the farm! The first few times we saw them it was always at night and they were always hiding just around the corner as we were driving in. So go slow, and don’t hit the animals. 😂 Finally, if you’re planning on doing a lot of sightseeing, be aware that’s it’s going to be a bit of a drive to all but the closest things in Puna and you may have rush hour towards Hilo to contend with. And if you’re wanting to eat out, nearby Pāhoa is relatively small with just a few options. We enjoyed the Tin Shack bakery for breakfast and coffee.