Our stay was during the Fissure 8 lava flow and high activity of Kilauea's crater. We had no Issues with volcano ash or vog. We felt safe even with the media craze. Volcano National Park is closed. Fern Forest has dirt roads can rain a bit. Still a great area for sight seeing and worth a visit We gave 5 stars all the way around. Ethan was very attentive yet not intrusive. The description of their place is spot on. Very cute and homey We will be coming back