If you're the sort of traveler who seeks adventure, unique experiences, meeting new people (and the idea of a resort makes you and your wallet groan).... you're going to love this place. We spent two weeks traveling around the island and we stayed in many different hostels... Lova Lava was one of our favorites! Just a short drive from some of the most beautiful beaches on the island (Green Sands and Pahoe), the location is ideal. The outdoor communal kitchen with a small fridge and stove suited our needs perfectly and the bathroom is cleaner/nicer than most hostels. At our time of visit, the solar shower wasn't working but a cold shower was refreshing after a long day at the beach (shower in the afternoon!). Cozy, clean VW buses, hammocks, totally eco-friendly, walking distance to a grocery store too. If you're touring the island via Hele On, it's walking distance from the bus stop. We had a head lamp with us which was a life saver as the grounds get pretty dark at night (also allowed us to play cards in the kitchen area after dark). If you're scared of wild animals (re other post), Hawaii is about the perfect place-- virtually nothing can harm you but mosquitoes so have no fear peeing in the dark. If you get the chance, check out the dive bar in Ocean View - it has karaoke twice a month and it's a great place to meet locals. Reservations are mandatory - so make sure you email to request accommodations. Enjoy! read more

This place is a cool, off the grid place to stay on the cheap while in Hawaii. There was no camp host while we were there, which meant the towels weren't changed, there were maggots in the compost lid etc... but overall it was a place that a lot of love had been put into. We had an issue the first night with the yurt getting too cold for our little one, but the owner of the place, Anitra, did not respond to our email. We were disapointed with this. read more

An easy alluring way to scam budget travelers, green lovers. Horribly, unkempt grounds. This placed seemed great by the false advertising on the website. It seemed as if someone had no been there for months to even a year. Cushions on the outdoor chairs were ripped and weather damaged, the vans were a half-hearted attempt of making it an OK place for people to sleep with rust and mold smells, and the compost was filled with pest and magets KEPT by the kitchen. It makes no sense why one would pay so much for a barren, middle of nowhere location when there are cheaper and better alternatives to camping on the big island. This place is a scam as seeing they make you pay before you even get there and fail to reply to any complains. Also seems illegal by the owner's discrete attempt to release the property address and have you sign your rights away for liability. read more

Horribly, unkempt grounds. This placed seemed great by the false advertising on the website. It seemed as if someone had no been there for months to even a year. It makes no sense why one would pay so much for a barren, middle of nowhere location when there are cheaper and better alternatives to camping on the big island. This place is a scam. read more