I had stayed at the Lava Pond Lodge previously with my wife, but this was a quick trip over from Oahu to see the eruption at Kilauea Volcano. We enjoyed our first stay, but during my second stay, I got what most folks hope for at Bed and Breakfasts, a chance to visit a very pleasant place with very pleasant folks who treat you like family. While I spent lots of time in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, I also had plenty of time to interact with the owner, Sarah's Mom who has recently moved to the Islands. Enjoying a nice breakfast full of local fruit as well as pastries and a breakfast sandwich was enjoyable, but chatting with a lovely couple from New Hampshire was extraordinarily entertaining. The very short drive to the park made for a very relaxing stay, as did the fireplace in the room and the Hot Tub on a deck near the front door. The Rain Forest that surrounds the house is full of wonderful plants and animals, whose noises are both pleasant and surrounding. During my visit, the fumes from the Volcano were being blown west by the Trade Winds leaving no VOG or unpleasant scents in the air. Knowledgeable Volcano visitors will remember to dress warmly for the evenings, bring a flashlight (Which Sarah kindly provides) and also bring a folding chair as watching the eruption from dusk into total darkness is a fantastic experience, but one best done with the least amount of discomfort. Bring, too, a pair of binoculars, a camera and a knit hat. While breakfast is provided, a handful of local stores and restaurants can provide you with food and drinks so that you can stay in the park to see the eruption (The park is actually open 24 hours a day-Seven days a week). I found the nearby Thai Restaurant extremely convenient, fun and with superior food and excellent service. I can heartily recommend the Lava Pond Lodge as a quiet, comfortable, friendly and convenient place from which to enjoy The Big Island, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and without a doubt, the volcanic eruptions at Kilauea Volcano. The Lodge has televisions in the rooms, snacks for late night and a Great Room with books, a Large Screen Television, a DVD player and Internet connections. Its most important feature, however, is the feeling that you are going home.
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