Just came back from great stay @ Gabe's place. He was super responsive/helpful throughout our stay.
Needs: a place that wasn't too expensive/not too far from the action w/o being in the action. It's up the mountain= it was a very quiet neighborhood filled w/ greenery/jungle sounds.
We drove past it on our first go (you most certainly have to rent a car. this is not a walkable location) as GPS actually takes you to the driveway after Gabe's place. We slowly got the hang of spotting the lava wall.
Chatted w/ Gabe on our way up (as a woodworker and builder, I was for sure antsy to talk with him about his process building the place!) and settled in. His guidebook is infinitely helpful for locating good spots, use it!
The walls are shared with the main house, so you will hear morning breakfast sounds/delectable smells coming through @7am. earplugs.
If you need breakfast 1st thing AM, buy something and store in fridge as there is no place less than a 15-20 minute drive away.