I absolutely LOVED staying here I was greeted by a beautiful couple and they were so nice it felt like I knew them for years they definitely made you feel like you were at home. The location was so magical.. it was so beautiful seeing the Hawaiian geckos enjoying breakfast with us and listening to lovley Koki frogs at night.. walked out to the beach path and looked at the waves.. short drive to the black sands beach. Raven is such a beautiful soul inside and out and she makes a super fabulous healthy breakfast with coffee and mark has the warmest smile and presence. We really enjoyed our stay! Will return forsure thanks so much again! Love Michael & Maiah

Everything! It is a rare jewel tucked away in what feels like a jungle that allows you with just a brief walk to be right there by waves crashing on the lava at the ocean. It was magical! Raven & Mark our hosts are incredible. Raven is so thoughtful in her hospitality (also in serving her yummy breakfasts) & Mark has the BEST stories and touring advice. We used his insight to plan the rest of our stay elsewhere on the Island. He was spot on. We had so much fun!

Nothing. But I will say it is a unique property. Do not expect a fancy hotel. It gave us a taste of that authentic Hawaii experience If you come with those expectations, it will definitely not disappoint! Hope we can return some day.

A great place to stay for a week (or longer). Great for events, parties, kids, reunions! Our hosts, Raven and Mark, are the best. When we arrived our room was immediately upgraded at no additional cost to us. The bed in our room was extremely comfortable. The mattress had a soft top but was firm overall - no back aches. Billowy pillows, soft sheets/bedding. The mosquito netting was pretty and romantic but we saw no signs of mosquitos. The beds had bedside tables, multiple electric outlets and great reading lamps. Our refrigerator had canned sparkling water, juice, fruit and a few other welcome snacks. The room opened onto a private garden with flowers, birds and singing night frogs - it even had an outdoor bathtub and shower, which I loved. The room had everything our hosts could think of for our comfort - snorkeling gear, sun tan lotion, skin soothing lotion in case you didn’t use sun tan lotion, toothpaste, nice soaps, lots of other products a traveler might need/have forgotten. The towels were plentiful, soft and absorbent. I won’t go on and on about breakfast because so many others already have, but just think fresh tropical fruit, guava bread French toast and all the gecko dining companions your heart can desire. The weather wasn’t the best the week we were on the big island but Raven and Mark had ideas of things we could do and gave us great directions to local attractions. My friend and I are anthropologists/archaeologists and Raven - and especially Mark - had great stories about the culture and history of the area. I just wish we had more time to talk with them. There was shared space, including a kitchen, but we were too tired after returning at the end of the day to take advantage. There were also friendly cats on hand to pet! When we left for the airport our rental car wouldn’t start and Raven saved the day by rounding up a helpful neighbor for a quick jumpstart.

Raven and Mark have shown such attention to guests’ comfort that I can’t think of a single thing that could have been better. Raven noticed my boyfriend’s attempts to dry out some wet, dirty clothes and even did his laundry!!

Ma’ukele Lodge was one of our favourite places to stay during our 3 week tour of Hawaii. Our hosts, Raven and Mark, were so friendly, welcoming and helpful that it felt like staying with old friends rather than at paid accommodation. Our room was charming, quirky and slightly bonkers - we loved it! The Lodge was ideally located for day and night trips to the Hawai’i Volcano National Park and an impromptu walking tour of Fissure 8. The lodge itself was affected by the 2018 Kīlauea volcanic eruption and the short walk down to the black lava beach was quite fascinating. Raven prepared lovely fresh fruit breakfasts which we enjoyed sitting on the balcony in the morning sun and we particularly enjoyed the antics of the numerous green geckos accustomed to feed on the leftover papayas! Brilliant!

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Raven & Mark were exceptional hosts and the house and property were beautiful. The family suite was spacious and we loved the outdoor shower & tub among the trees & orchids. Raven prepared scrumptious breakfasts that we enjoyed on the ocean-view deck. Mark shared his vast local knowledge about sites, plants, and history. The location was idyllic: off the beaten path and on a quiet dead-end street. There is a private trail down to a smooth lava ledge with gorgeous sunrises over the ocean.

The hosts were extremely welcoming and very helpful when we were looking for things to do on the island. Raven's breakfast and coffee each morning was a treat! Location is extremely beautiful, right on the ocean on cooled lava flats.

On the website it said air conditioning and this was part of why we booked here, however when we arrived there was only a fan to use instead of an actual air conditioning unit. It was still lovely, but it was different than we expected and made it hard for us some nights since we both sleep hot!

This b&b is a little paradise, with the true essence of Hawaiian generosity and hospitality. Immersed in nature and lava, exotic birds, geckos, trees, and a view on the ocean, everything is there for serenity. Raven is going beyond expectations for her guests, her breakfasts are heavenly, fresh fruits everyday while watching the ocean and the palm trees. I had my private patio, it’s very pretty and looked like a botanical garden. For this room, the shower and bath are in the garden, I really enjoyed it, it’s a nice experience. I also would recommend to ask Mark to give you a tour of the area, he is very knowledgeable about Hawaii, from each type of flower and tree to all the history, and facts about lava/volcano and more. Few things: very clean. Phone reception is ok. Recommend having a car. Uber are not so easy to get in this area and taxis are extremely expensive. Corner shop nearby.

Breakfast was great. The fruit bowls, French toast, and breadfruit were delicious. Eating with the Geckos was a unique experience. Raven and Mark were terrific hosts. Being able to walk to the old lava flows and ocean in just a minute or two and watching the sunset was awesome. The bed we slept in was comfortable. It was clean.

The room we stayed in was not air conditioned. So in the afternoon and early evening the room was warm to hot. It cooled off during the night but made it uncomfortable when trying to go to sleep. The overhead and oscillating fans helped. One side of the screen doors did not lock but that goes with the “openness” of the entire place. We used the outside shower which is secluded but still outside so it took a bit to get used to it. On a positive note, if the outside light was not used the stars were magnificent. It did not bother us but there are a “lot” of frogs chirping at night.

Absolutely phenomenal stay! Raven and Mark went way beyond my expectations in terms of what they offered as part of the B&B. When they learned it was our babymoon, they put us in the Hawaiian suite with private garden, outdoor shower and tub. The fridge had delicious Hawaiian fruits, snacks, and drinks. It was very considerate of them to gift us some baby soap as well. Mark cut open a fresh coconut for us to try. We appreciated all the advice about what to do in the area as well as the account of the recent lava flow and how it impacted the area. If you're looking for a B&B, do not hesitate to stay here! Highly recommend!

Raven and Marc are the sweetest hosts ever. They took so much care of us, and their dedication is incredible. This is really a true local experience , don’t go if you are afraid of little critters, or expect a Hilton hotel. We cannot recommend this more for adventurous families, or friends, or couples that want to experience the real Hawaii !