Oma's Hapu'u Hideaway The Livingroom and Kitchen Area

This picture shows a corner of the livingroom with the fireplace and television/VCR. Inside the entertainment center are a stereo receiver with cable, and videos of lava destroying the Royal Gardens and Kalapana subdivisions. The wood-burning stove pictured has been replaced by a soapstone and cast-iron gas fireplace, providing flames at the flick of a switch.

The dining table and a small section of the large L-shaped kitchen counter shows at the left of the picture. There are two tall stools in the children's room that can be added to the dining arrangement when the house is filled to its 4 adult/2 children capacity.

The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove/oven, full size refrigerator, microwave oven, and coffee maker. The cabinets are stocked with dishes, pots and pans, utensils and glasses. There is a supply of Hawaiian coffee on hand, and coffee shops and restaurants are within walking distance.

We are just across the lane, and ready to run over with the odd utensil, a high chair, or instructions on where to hike given the day's weather conditions.