Lova Lava Land Eco-Resort
Ocean View, Hawaii

Our unique location is about 1500 feet above sea level, on one of the largest mountains in the world, Mauna Loa. We feel the weather is ideal compared to other options - you don't get the non-stop sweltering heat that cities like Kailua-Kona and other west coast cities get (although it is nice and sunny most of the time, with passing clouds). Also, you don't get the non-stop rain and humidity of Hilo and Pahoa. Rather, the climate is mostly dry allowing for comfortable outdoor living. The nights cool off nicely so sleeping is comfy with a sleeping bag or comforter. There are passing winds, but nothing like that in the neighboring towns of South Point, Naalehu, or Punaluu.

The town of Ocean View is a small country town and very colorful community full of adventurous souls (and hippies) that love the peacefulness and community-nature of living off-the-grid on an old lava field. You won't find friendlier people anywhere as it's almost rude not to wave at every car you pass on the road. The town has a weekly swap meet and often has local concerts, plays, and other community activities open to the public. Ocean View is 45 miles from Kailua-Kona and 80 miles from Hilo off the main highway on the island, Hwy 11.

In every way possible we have tried to use green, sustainable, & recycled materials in our contruction practices. Our goal is to prove that visitors can have comfortable accommodations while being eco-friendly! Some of the amenities include: free wireless high speed Internet that runs from an antennae on a tree (works GREAT anywhere on the property & in all rentals), a relaxing shady communal area with full kitchen, grill, comfortable seating, hammock, flushing compost toilet, composting, & recycling, plenty of ocean views, including views of South Point - the Southernmost Point in the USA, each rental has it's own outdoor private amenities - swings, hammocks, picnic tables, recycled bus seats, fallen logs turned chairs, or who knows what we'll create next...., solar powered outlets in the communal area plus solar lighting for each rental, the kitchen offers 2 large counters, a sink, gas powered stovetop, coffee maker, small refrigerator, solar-powered outlet, basic utensils/pots/pans, and of course RECYCLING & COMPOSTING, the most beautiful & spacious outdoor shower in the world - contructed to look like an erupting volcano, with our own lava rocks, homemade lava rock charcoal grill & solar-lighted picnic table for communal use, self-guided walking tour so you can learn about our rare local flora/fauna and our creative off-the-grid systems, solar powered portable lanterns for each rental - for use in getting around at night, eco-games including our new Coconut Bocce Ball court, board games, cards, & books purchased from the local swap meet or donated to us, and much more!