There are no words to describe how amazing our stay was at Crater Rim Cabin! We knew we were in for a fabulous visit as we were greeted with a welcome sign upon arrival. Barry, our generous next-door host, met us when we drove up and gave us a tour of the property. This cabin is a gem, with a Frank Lloyd Wright "feel" provided by hardwoods, stained glass touches, and open floorplan. The lush tropical surroundings, much tended to by Barry and Jim, created an idyllic setting for our three day stay. Local honey, homemade jelly, a stocked refrigerator, and collection of cereals, oatmeal, and fruit (loved the apple bananas!) provided us with a hearty breakfast each day. The cabin was fully stocked with everything we could have asked for during our stay at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park-including numerous magazines, maps, and guides that helped us plan our visit. At the higher elevation, the temperatures were cool during the day and downright cold at night. The electric blanket on the bed and the cozy, efficient gas heated fireplace in the living area kept us warm and cuddly. Our timing to Crater Rim Cabin was perfect for this retired earth science teacher! We were able to view Kilauea's Halemaumau crater on the evening of May 4th. The glowing, lava-filled crater covered by millions of stars in the night sky actually brought tears to my eyes. We experienced our first (EVER) earthquake while standing in Crater Rim Cabin on the morning of May 5th...a 5.2, followed by the 6.9 quake which occurred as we were parked at the HVNP entrance booth, located only a few miles away from the cabin. AMAZING!! What fun it was to share these events with Barry and Jim, who are sooooo knowledgeable in all things "geology"! I was actually sad to leave this lovely, little piece of paradise on earth...thank you guys, for helping us to make lifelong memories!