What a lovely place! We definitely wanted something close to the national park, but something far away enough and secluded. This place was PERFECT! A quick 15+ minute drive to the Kīlauea Overlook, and then a quick drive before a short walk allowed us to view the lava at night and not have a long drive home. Trips to Hilo and Pololū were easy and stress-free.
Right off the main road, while four-wheel-drive is recommended by the host, I think as long as you have good clearance, you’re fine. The host talks about the short drive off the main road being a little treacherous and do know it does get bumpy, but it wasn’t a problem at all.
But that’s just the beginning…
The hot tub was delightful. The outdoor shower was a perfect extra touch, especially to wash off before/after the hot tub. The space itself was beautiful and well-kept, and we enjoyed a few chunks of time just laying in the hammock and reading while sipping coffee.
The absolute highlight, however, was seeing two adult feral pigs and their NINE piglets running through the forest. Just such a quirky and fun thing in the jungle of the Big Island!
This place, other than electric, is off grid, so just have that in mind when you’re booking. Conserve when you can and bring water if rainwater catchment scares you (advanced filtering and UV light makes it safer than most city water, FYI). If you want a posh resort, this is not the place. But if you want a quiet and secluded place that has everything you need to relax and unwind, that’s well kept and tidy, don’t look elsewhere for the price.
Mahalo, Emily, for being such a great host!! If we come back to the Big Island, we know where we’re staying!!!