This is the perfect place to stay between Hilo and Volcanoes NP in my opinion. I wanted a quiet safe place that was also convenient to the grocery store and a few restaurants. This place is also very close to a beautiful small park that has stunning views of the ocean and crashing waves. This is not a beach for swimming, but it is a fantastic place to watch the sunrise. We could hear the crashing waves and feel the breeze when we sat outside in the lanai at Alan and Lori's place. We spent most of our time outside in the lanai when not sleeping or sightseeing. It was our favorite part of our stay. There is a grill too, and we had steaks one night to go along with a fresh salad and fresh fruit. We did utilize the kitchen a lot too, and it is very well equipped. The walk in shower was great, and we always had hot water and great water pressure. The bed was very comfortable, and we really did not have to use the A/C at night to sleep. We felt safe here and welcome. The tips that Alan and Lori make available to you for the area are invaluable too. We ate fish and chips at the place they suggested. They offer pick up, and the serving was very generous. We also ate Thai food in the local shopping area near the new grocery. This was also very generous and very good. The Wifi was great, and my husband's Verison cell phone worked just fine. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting a safe and secure place to stay for a very reasonable price. Maholo to Alan and Lori.