I flew over from Honolulu to check out the Mauna Loa eruption while I studied for finals and it was exactly what I was after: quiet, comfortable, and free from distractions. It's a no-frills type of spot, but is well-kept and has a homey feeling. The location is also super unique; there probably aren't too many other lodgings on the planet (if any) that are built on such a recently created lava field. And to top it all off, once the clouds clear out at night you can see the glow from fissure 3 from the front door (35 miles away and 2 miles up!?).