The Dolphin is a cute little cottage that shares the same parking area with two other cottages. It has one bedroom, a living/dining area, and a small kitchenette with a microwave and full-sized refrigerator. It has a beautiful lanai with a wonderful direct view to the ocean. There is internet service and laundry is on-site.
The Kehena Beach area is filled with friendly neighbors. Just down the road is a small grocery store. On Wednesday nights, near the grocery store, they have a live band, drinks, food vendors, and people selling jewelry, clothing, gifts and crafts.
Andre was friendly and helpful. Everything was perfect, so we didn't really need anything, but it was nice that he was accessible and we could ask him questions about the nearby volcano.
There are two black sand beaches in the area. The one across the street is clothing optional. The other one is just down the road (the opposite direction of the grocery store). It is a family-friendly beach, newly-formed from the fissures that erupted just a couple years ago.
If you are looking for an out-of-the-way place, which makes it relaxing and easy to unwind, yet close to the volcano and beaches, this is your place! We would definitely stay here again, and are looking forward to the time we can come back!