This is an off-grid property - powered by solar, with rainwater as your water source - for us, it was a quasi-camping experience - open to the elements, especially on the ground level. So, it's not for everyone, but for us, it was a really interesting base for two nights. It is in an amazing location - built on black lava from the 1990 flow through the region. It shows how the area is starting to recover from that devastating event. We could see the glow from the current active flow at night. In june, 2017, it's about a 4 mile walk or bike ride - bikes are available to rent nearby - down a gravel road to the viewing point to watch the flow. Taking a boat ride to the lava is an amazing experience. Equally fun for us was the Wednesday night market and live performances at Uncle Roberts in old Kalapana, about a 5 minute drive away - great food, hula dancing, live music. Not to be missed if you're here on a Wednesday. Also, Jade has compiled an extremely useful notebook of local information and suggestions of places to go - rely on that and the map she provides as you plan your adventures.