I spent over two months in Jade's loft and could not have had a better time.

Living on new lava is a rare and magical experience not to be understated. It shines white in the morning and silver at night. Walk on it and you will see it sparkle with the colors of the rainbow. Pahoehoe is a like artwork, and there are few places you can see it, let alone live on it.

The whole Puna region was exactly the "real Hawai'i" I was looking for. This is not a place where developers put resorts and strip malls. It's a place where organic farmers sell their goods at local community events where people dance to a band made up of descendants of the original Hawai'ians. A place where you can play drums on a beach of black sand and enjoy cool, refreshing rain and sunshine at the same time.

As for Jade, she goes the extra mile to take care of her guests. Her warmth and friendliness do not abate. She will personally take her guests to the local hotspots, maybe make them a healthy smoothie or share a home cooked meal of organic, local foods. She is attentive, communicative, and a joy to be around. Her love for Hawai'i is infectious.

My only caution is that this is not a resort. It is an off-grid home very much tied to the land, and that is what makes it special. If you want a hotel experience, find a hotel. If you want to cool your room with coastal wind, see rainbows shine on lava, and live in a house with vibrant green geckos, come here.

Mahalo, Jade. :)