We had a nice little stay at Linda's place. The location is pretty perfect for exploring Volcano National Park, being less than a 10 minute drive away from the park itself. The area is fairly secluded and rural, not much in the way of restaurants or shops, but there are a handful in nearby Volcano Village. Walking doesn't seem to be a common thing in the area as there are no sidewalks and everything is a bit too spread out for foot traffic. The neighbourhood is full of lush greenery, is very quiet and beautiful. Apart from visiting the park, we did a few day trips to Hilo and Pahoa during our stay which was nice; only about a 45 minute drive away.

The Mauna Loa Lodge itself is just as you see in the photos. It has a very cottagey feel to it which is fun if you are looking for something a little more rustic. It was very comfortable for 4 people and nice to have a full kitchen to make meals in. There is a fireplace which we were thankful for as it got especially chilly at night. It was actually pretty cool in Volcano throughout our stay so be sure to bring warm clothes if you are staying here!

Thanks Linda, your spot worked out well for us :)