Barbara S.
Dec 05, 2024
This was my city friend's first ride on a dirt road, understanding of off the grid and that, yes that included blow dryers after dark. But more than that, seeing the evidence of the power of nature up close was truly awesome. I would stay again.
John T.
Jun 02, 2024
First, this property is cool if you know what you are getting into.
This is way off the off the grid living. You are staying on a lava field in a shipping container. That is the cool part. It is remote, and just wow for sunset and sunrise.
The host, Ron, was nice and communicated well.
The location on VRBO makes it appear on Chain of Craters road just near the famed sea arch in Volcanoes National park - a big reason we picked it. However just a bit east of there the road has been closed there for decades from a lava flow, and the property is on the other side so it actually takes about an hour to get to Volcanoes Park. Best way to pin actual location is to look up Red Lava B&B on Google maps: a different shipping container in the same field.
It is isolated. Last few miles dirt road. You won't have access near by so best to stop in Pahoa to load up on a few things.
Now pics may appear to be all alone ( believe some are older), but there are several neighbors...a few built right in front of your view towards the ocean. These folks are all off-griders living in very rustic conditions. The host makes several notations and instructions about where you can park, where you can walk and when you can head out in the morn (not before 830am) specifically because of "grumpy neighbor".
There are two separate units here attached and one has only 1 bed room w bunks & no air. Other larger unit w/ king or queen bed. Listing pics seem to mix it all.
Overall, unique exp for a night.
Wim D.
Aug 31, 2023
loved the walk to the rocks. amazing sunset and rainbows.
Wim D.
Aug 16, 2023
loved the walk to the rocks. amazing sunset and rainbows.
Jami C.
Jul 29, 2023
This property was just what we were looking for on our trip. The directions to find the place were clear and it was way easier than we were anticipating from the other reviews. Views are great and the stargazing was fantastic since there’s no light pollution. If you’re looking for a getaway off the beaten path, this is the place for you. We loved our stay here!
Joseph L.
Jul 27, 2023
The house and landscape were gorgeous. It was a unique feeling stepping on rock that’s only a few years old. Explored the lava plane and it was jaw dropping. However, as we returned, we were shouted at by the “grumpy neighbor”. Maybe we were in the wrong, but we tried staying out of the neighbor’s property. Regardless, would highly recommend, it was the only thing that rubbed us the wrong way
Etienne B.
Jul 16, 2023
Off grid but not that far (20 minutes) from grocery and restaurants. The walk on the lava field is worth it!
Jami C.
Jul 14, 2023
This property was just what we were looking for on our trip. The directions to find the place were clear and it was way easier than we were anticipating from the other reviews. Views are great and the stargazing was fantastic since there’s no light pollution. If you’re looking for a getaway off the beaten path, this is the place for you. We loved our stay here!
Joseph L.
Jul 13, 2023
The house and landscape were gorgeous. It was a unique feeling stepping on rock that’s only a few years old. Explored the lava plane and it was jaw dropping. However, as we returned, we were shouted at by the “grumpy neighbor”. Maybe we were in the wrong, but we tried staying out of the neighbor’s property. Regardless, would highly recommend, it was the only thing that rubbed us the wrong way
Etienne B.
Jul 01, 2023
Off grid but not that far (20 minutes) from grocery and restaurants. The walk on the lava field is worth it!
Frejus D.
Mar 17, 2023
Amazing surroundings.
Frejus D.
Mar 02, 2023
Amazing surroundings.
felicia s.
Feb 20, 2023
Overall the property was as described. It was clean and was off grid however there were some things that did not work well for us.
When we arrived at the property there was no wifi. Not usually a big issue however in the unit there is no cell service and we had to leave to get messages through to Ron. At times we could not get them to go through due to the location of this property. It was recommended to keep the unit locked up for safety however when doing so there was no airflow leaving the unit very hot. The inability to keep the unit locked while sleeping and no cell service provided safety concerns for us therefore we did not stay after the first night.
If we were not concerned about being able to make or receive calls in case of emergency or keeping the unit locked while we slept it would have worked well for us.
debi M.
Feb 11, 2023
Accommodations are clean and comfortable. Accommodations meet meeds in a very quiet, private environment. Would stay again.
felicia s.
Feb 05, 2023
Overall the property was as described. It was clean and was off grid however there were some things that did not work well for us.
When we arrived at the property there was no wifi. Not usually a big issue however in the unit there is no cell service and we had to leave to get messages through to Ron. At times we could not get them to go through due to the location of this property. It was recommended to keep the unit locked up for safety however when doing so there was no airflow leaving the unit very hot. The inability to keep the unit locked while sleeping and no cell service provided safety concerns for us therefore we did not stay after the first night.
If we were not concerned about being able to make or receive calls in case of emergency or keeping the unit locked while we slept it would have worked well for us.
