Honu Hale

Location, rainforest setting near Volcanoes National Park. Friendly helpful host. Animals: goat, dog, cats. Coqui frogs at night.

Fruit flies attracted to the fallen fruit No tv. Slow and spotty internet - not enough to view many websites and definitely not enough to stream

The property is off the grid, and runs on solar. This isn't in the description on booking.com, although the host did disclose this after the booking was complete. What wasn't unclear until my cold shower with no power in the morning is that if it's cloudy the day before, three might not be any juice in the morning. The entry to the property is also very steep and slippery. I had use my hiking pole to get traction. If you check in after dark, it's an adventure. There is no "fitness center." There is a yoga studio. No cardio machines. I left after two days instead of four. I was very disappointed and would not recommend the property.

The house is really nice and sustainable but what makes this place great is 1) the availability and kindness of Rachelle 2) the omnipresence of animals, whether it's the friendly cats or ducks or the insanely vocal frogs and birds which sing at night... This choir is mesmerizing!

A bit remote but Rachelle's instructions to reach it make the trip easy

A completely isolated, serene, incredible array of flora and fauna. MORE than I expected.

PHYSICAL ACCESS TO COTTAGE: this cottage is on the side of a volcano. That said the entrance is approximately 10’ higher than the parking pad reached only by stepping on paved concrete and wood blocks. The first morning we left the cottage my honey slipped on the wood block falling on the lava rock outcrop abraising and straining her ankle and knee. An unfortunate incident with a primary cause of insufficient steps leading from the carport to the cottage. Do be careful.

We liked the location in the middle of the rain forest. The cabin was comfortable and surrounded by beautiful plants.

The road was rough going in and out, so it made it a little less convenient for travel.

Quiet, calm no people. They have done ports loose, like goats and ducks, and the area is just lovely. Halfway between Hilo and the volcano national park.

No real curtains, so don't plan on sleeping in!

We've traveled around the world and this was one of the spots my husband remarked "I like this place". Loved: being surrounded by the forest, friendly animals on the property, symphony of jungle sounds at night. The place was very clean and that is most important to me. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook. Tips: Make sure you get your groceries before heading there as it's kind of a trek getting out and all the stores around close early. Be prepared to go to the transfer station to dispose of your trash.