Josh’s place is a true oasis in the rainforest, just a few minutes away from the national park. The room is very clean and well-appointed, and I appreciated all the Hawaii maps and touches of Japanese style. Josh is very kind and helped me to find the place as I checked in a bit after sunset. I arrived on the night of the first volcanic eruption after months of no visible activity, so spent most of my time in the park, but wish I could’ve had the chance to appreciate the outdoor space at Josh’s place a bit more.
(Note that the last section of road, while well-maintained, does have some rocky sections. Those who are renting cars may want to avoid a car with low clearance.)