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Lova Lava Land Eco-Resort General Pictures

Start here to get a general overview of our creative & green eco-property on the Big Island of Hawaii. Hope to see you here soon & don't forget to support environmentally friendly businesses!

Dec 31, 2012

Photos: 82

Common Area/Eco-Friendly Facilities/Green Amenities

Check out our creative green structures and fun outdoor communal living spaces! We have a common area that all guests share which has: a covered gazebo & kitchen area, outdoor shower made out of lava rock, the most beautiful flushing compost toilet we've ever seen, a charcoal grill made from lava rock, picnic table, & eco-bocce ball court. Light for this area at night is via solar lanterns & solar flood lights. Also check out our off-the-grid systems powering the eco-resort which include a converted VW bus-to-solar-power-station, water catchment tank, and Internet-from-a-tree!

Dec 29, 2012

Photos: 32

Pele's Paradise Yurt Rental

A great Hawaii green accommodation option! Decorated beautifully with Pele's volcanic power as a theme, this round house will keep you cozy gazing at the night sky through the skylight over the bed or lounging in a bean bag chair with ocean & ohia tree views! It is truly a treat & unique experience to stay in our yurt - you won't want to leave!!!

Dec 27, 2012

Photos: 21

Daisy the Daydream Volkswagon Pop-Top Bus Rental - Green Travel Accommodation, Big Island, Hawaii

Daisy welcomes guests with her large private space full of ocean views, 2 full sized beds, the most intact original interior of any of our buses, and of course her love of 60's music - in which she is tastefully decorated in memory of! Inside, a Grateful Dead teddy bear sits in the driver seat while outside she has a private grill, some extra bus seats & a hammock to share with you! Just added - her own solar panel & lighting, inside & outside!

Dec 25, 2012

Photos: 26

Garth the Gecko Bus Volkswagon Pop-Top Rental - Green Travel Accommodation, Big Island, Hawaii

Named for his color and the cute little creature we found in him, Garth the Gecko Bus loves to share his shaded swing and cozy interior (complete with brand new pop-top) with guests! The pop-top windows unzip for star gazing and like Daisy, Garth has 2 full sized beds to choose from and plenty of space to unpack and relax in.

Dec 23, 2012

Photos: 22

Lucy the Lei VW Bus Accommodation - Eco-Resort Big Island Hawaii

Lucy the Lei VW Bus is one of our VW accommodation choices. Lucy's spot is very shaded in a beautiful ohia cove and more private than the other rentals. Those that want to be closer to common facilities (bathroom, kitchen) and/or don't want a walk down a small hill, should choose a different rental.

Dec 21, 2012

Photos: 32

Local Attractions & Things to Do: Big Island/Kau/Ocean View

Check out pictures of nearby beaches, parks, scenic views, local concerts, the weekly town swap meet/farmer's market & much more! We're always adding to this album because we discover new things everyday and would love to share them with you when you arrive! Since our community is outside the main touristy areas, you won't find these things in guidebooks BUT that just makes exploring it all the more fun and adventurous!! (And we'll provide guides to help you in that endeavor.) **We are located in the town of Ocean View on the Big Island of Hawaii**

Dec 19, 2012

Photos: 51

Greening the Lava: Composting, Vermiculture, Planting, Greywater Irrigation

Dec 17, 2012

Photos: 1

How We Did It: Developing the Lava Land, Green Construction

Dec 15, 2012

Photos: 22

How We Did It: Developing the Common Area with Recycled & Sustainable Materials

Oct 25, 2007

Photos: 32

How We Did It: Creating the Solar Electrical PV System Off-Grid

Oct 24, 2007

Photos: 31

How We Did It: The Road to a Flushing Off-Grid Compost Toilet

Oct 23, 2007

Photos: 13

How We Did It: Off-Grid Running Water System using Rainwater Catchment

Oct 22, 2007

Photos: 20

How We Did It: Building the Yurt

Oct 21, 2007

Photos: 33

How We Did It: Renovating Daisy the VW Bus Rental - Recycled Accommodation!

Oct 20, 2007

Photos: 16

How We Did It: Renovating Garth the VW Bus - Sustainable Accommodation!

Oct 19, 2007

Photos: 11

How We Did It: Renovating Our Office = Hillary the VW Bus an Eco-Friendly Structure!

Oct 18, 2007

Photos: 8

How We Did It: Renovating Lucy the VW Bus!

We got creative with this renovation. Lucy arrived with no working keys, locks, handles, a missing window, a sliding door that was permanently closed, and no pop-top (but her original cabinetry is in some of the best condition on the property!). After sorting through our pile of extra VW parts, we were able to get the windows, locks, and sliding door working. We ran across a creative and cheaper solution to a VW pop-top - buying a normal tent and then installing it as a pop-top. It looks great, has a window, and so far seems to be an excellent solution to the expensive pre-made replicas sold in VW renovation stores. Lucy is sure to be an excellent and beautiful addition to the property! We saved her from years of just sitting in someone's backyard rotting away after her engine seized! She's happy to be cleaned up and in use again.

Oct 17, 2007

Photos: 22

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