A peaceful and relaxing few days in fairly rural Hawai'i was just what we needed. The pictures are accurate and, although the house is off-grid, there's hot water, large fridge and wifi, and certainly enough electricity for our needs. The house is airy and light, and the many screened windows catch the trade winds to keep it naturally cool.
The location is a little out of town from Pahoa, where there's a supermarket, restaurants and petrol station. It's a good base for the Volcanoes National Park and the charming town of Hilo plus nearby rock pools that offer awesome snorkelling. You'll definitely need a car to get round, but it's a superb place to recharge your batteries.
Robert was on hand to welcome us and answer our questions. Easy-going and helpful, he was a great host.
If you want peace and quiet amid jungle greenery, the time will fly by... The amazing view of the stars while serenaded by the coqui frogs and occasional bird calls was an unforgettable experience!