There were no reviews on Ocean Temple when I booked so it was with some trepidation I booked. Once I managed to decipher the complex driving instructions (no address as it's very rural), I arrived to a beautiful setting and a beautiful house.
Ocean Temple is the bottom floor of a house. It's so spacious for two people. We sat out on the lanai and watched the stars at night. Friendly geckos came right up to us on the lanai during the day. You can watch the sun rise and set if the weather is perfect from the nearby lava field over the ocean. Give yourself some distance from the edge of the lava field over the ocean as the lave can give way. There's no nearby swimming beach and the closest is the black sand beach about 4 miles east of the house.
The interior is beautifully furnished with faux asian antiques and the quality of all the furniture is top notch considering the price of the accommodations. In fact, Ocean Temple is one of the finest decorated places I have stayed abroad. Lots of towels, a common washer and dryer for you to share with the other two suites on the property. Big beautiful kitchen for your to cook with gas range and even small touches like a coffee grinder and coffee machine. There are plenty of windows that open so there's always an ocean breeze. Ceiling fans all over the suite ensure extra comfort.
You can explore the lava field which goes for a few hundred feet towards the ocean. I walked / ran along the quiet road east of Ocean Temple along the wide mowed grass for a couple of miles with lots of distance between me and the cars. Best of all is you are less then a mile from the famous Uncle Robert's farmers market on Wednesday night which is not to be missed. Parking is a zoo so please walk! When you experience the vibe of Uncle Robert's, you will experience the spirit of aloha.
I was pleasantly surprised with Ocean Temple, only the most picky person would find anything wrong with this suite. Highly recommended.