Staying at The Shrine and being hosted by Pua was absolutely the highlight of our trip to the Big Island! We loved everything about it, including the robust evening Frog Chorus ... great lullaby music. This place has a beautiful ambience and is as comfortable as staying in your own home ... great kitchen, comfortable bed, incredible location (like a jungle garden, located on one of the most beautiful stretches of road on the island), lovely host. Pua is a great story teller and gave us lots of background on Hawaiian culture and history. We especially enjoyed hearing about her adventures as a open ocean canoe paddler. It's a great base for exploring the Puna district, Hilo, and the Hamakua coast. Stay here!!!!!