A beautiful home awaits as the gates swing open and you are greeted with a driveway lined with trees and other flowering plants.

The home was very clean and the layout worked very well for us. My parents and sister enjoyed the two large bedrooms upstairs while I used the downstairs which functioned as a small apartment on its own. The upstairs is very open and air with high ceilings and a small lanai off the dining area. There are views out to the back yard which is beautifully landscaped and features a lovely pool which we enjoyed every morning during our stay.

The location works very well for exploring the eastern half of the island. A short 5 to 10 minutes stroll will get you to some views of the ocean. If you are willing to venture a little further down the road, a 15 to 20 minute walk leads to Kaloli Point, where you can stand on the old lava flows and watch the waves crash against the rocks. A truly worthwhile experience while staying at the house.

We also explored some of the southeastern coast with a short drive to Lava Tree State Monument and MacKenzie State park for more views of the crashing ocean waves. The drive along the coast heading toward Kalapana also brought more spectacular views and leads toward the county lava viewing area. It was also a 30 minute drive to Issac Hale Park, the launching point for many of the lava boat tours, another unforgettable experience.

The town of Pahoa, with several delicious restaurants was only a few miles south and Hilo is approximately a half hour north with many more restaurants and attractions to see. We also made time to stop at Volcanoes national park which was less than an hour away. We also drove north of Hilo up to the Wai'pio Valley Overlook and stopped at Akaka Falls on our way back to the house.

The owners were very easy to deal with and very quick to respond to an questions we had. We would definitely stay in this house again on a return trip to the island. Thank You for sharing your piece of paradise with us.