We arrived in December after an extended period of rain so the weather was humid and the dirt roads were muddy with ruts. The beach road going to Robert's house from Pahoa is good, but we suggest renting a SUV if you want to travel to the volcano or other sites via the beach road. The driveway up to the house was muddy after extended rain and the all-wheel drive vehicle helped us get up the driveway without sliding too much.
Robert welcomed us, got us set up with gas for the stove, and gave us great advice on some things to do. The house is a one of a kind creative gem with beautifully hand-crafted beams, stairs, counter-tops and cabinets. The shower is unique stone, coral and tile, artfully created by hand. Make sure to spend some time on the roof during sunrise or after dark for star gazing. The view of the ocean and surrounding jungle is amazing.
The home is off the grid, relying on solar power with a back- up generator for periods of bad weather. You may hear the generator running at times but it is quiet. We were appreciative of the challenges of renting a home that is off the grid in such a wet climate. As with many AirBnB homes, you will enjoy your stay the most if you don't expect all the comforts of home and just go with the flow. You will be feeling the environment here; warm, damp, maybe windy or hot. Enjoy!
If you need absolute quiet to sleep, bring earplugs. The frogs are very loud at night, as they are across most of the big island. Staying in the house was an honor, knowing the care and creativity put forth to build it.