Mark is a fantastically responsive and cordial host. Hale 'Apapane was our favorite accommodation during my party's entire trip, even when compared to 5-star oceanfront resorts.

The location near the national park is perfect for a stay in Volcano. We were able to appreciate the glowing caldera by the Jaggar Museum in the evening without worrying about a long drive home in the dark.

The home is warm, beautifully furnished, and well-appointed. We appreciated the smooth check-in process and helpful reference booklet on how to care for the place (e.g. use of wood stove, which we ultimately did not need, but might have if the weather had gotten any cooler). We were also delighted to arrive to a variety of delicious fresh fruit! Linens were lovely. Soap and shampoo were helpful. We wish we could have allocated more days to stay at Hale 'Apapane.

A note on navigation: the Garmin GPS map took us about three doors down from the actual location. There is good cell phone reception in the neighborhood, where Google Maps faithfully guided us to the right driveway.