If you’re looking for a stay that’s a little nicer than camping, but still gives camping vibes, then this is your spot! Very affordable and does have all of the necessities. It’s super rural and you still get the beautiful serenade of tree frogs all night.
The drive in is a little wild, a bumpy rural road with endless potholes. Took us about 25 minutes to get down the road to the house the very first night, and by the last night it took about 9 minutes because we got so used to dodging the potholes. The house is still super close the the Volcano Park, but add that bumpy road time to your budgeted time to get to the park. Apple Maps did take us directly to the house, and the house/parking is gated.
The house itself is behind the owner’s house. It’s a cluttered yard but the area for parking is clear. Some stray dogs wandered in a times, but they were super sweet.
The screened in back porch is the best part about this stay, it’s where the outdoor kitchen and table are located. Sitting out there in the morning for breakfast and at night listening to the frogs was our favorite part.
The inside of the house isn’t five-star hotel kind of luxury, but it works. There are bugs, the skylight in the upstairs loft is covered up, and there was dirt on the upstairs floor when we got there. Not a big deal for us because we camp a lot, just not a pristine kind of place.
The microwave blew the breaker both times we tried to use it, so we stopped trying. The stove top worked great though. The refrigerator definitely works, we turned it on right when we got in. It doesn’t fit a lot, it is the size of a cooler, so make sure to plan any groceries accordingly.
Overall good stay, I’ll miss the tree frogs for sure!