Phoenix House was an unforgettable place! It is literally on the lava, and makes for a stunning setting that we'll remember forever. We intended to hike towards the lava flow viewing area on the night we were there, but it was very stormy, so we ended up having a night in. It was equally breathtaking to see flashes of lightning through the darkness and hear thunder all around us from the large windowed walls of the house. Even though it was pouring, the tiny house felt very secure. Seeing the vastness of the cooled lava once the sun rose was amazing, and we definitely took the opportunity for photos. Mahalo to the guy building another tiny home on the property who took our picture!
The house also exceeded our expectations in terms of amenities. The bathroom was spacious with a great shower, and the kitchen was well-appointed, with basically a full-size fridge! We only stayed one night, but could have definitely made ourselves more at home in the spacious house.
One thing to note for future visitors: the house only has curtains in the loft bedroom and frosted glass in the bathroom. It's possible for the few neighbors to see inside to the living room and kitchen, but that wasn't a huge deal to us as privacy seemed sufficient. We took a little driving tour of the neighborhood on our way out, and realized no one would have been able to see us in detail unless they were on the driveway. :)
Mahalo to Jade and Dani for their hospitality! We had a great time and hope to visit again in better weather.