Vacationed at the Lava Temple in Pahoa "on the Big Island" for 3 days. The Temple is built on a lava field within a 15 minute walk to the cliffs of the shore. The accommodations are set in fabulous decor and all amenities are solar powered providing modern conveniences with off the grid technology.
A 15 minute walk across the lava field brings you to breath taking views of the ocean and provides just the right amount of trek to feel adventuresome. The Black Sand Beach is a 10 minute drive where locals enjoy a strong surf in pretty swim wear and sometimes not; it's a pristine inviting paradise. The local grocery, gas station, drug store and small eateries are about a 15 minute drive so no worries.
If you love animals you will love this spot. The Temple has a resident pooch, Kanani "Pretty Girl", that bows to visitors in her own Aloha way. Coco is the resident cat, very cute and also sweet. The local birds are colorful and fill the trees. They're all a bit shy but welcome a pat on the head as you come and go. So if you miss your little one back home, they'll put you at ease.
Our Hostess, Jade, as well as the grounds keeper, Chalimar "Little Doll", greeted us upon arrival and were at our disposal throughout our stay. These are clean living, gracious girls, familiar with the area and local insights. Every night we watched the glow of the presently active (safe) volcanoes and the star filled sky from horizon to horizon.
Before leaving, Jade held a full chakra and sound balance and healing session for a pittance of a fee; a perfect way to end our stay and strengthen our memory of this most wondrous place.