We loved this cabin. It was beautiful and extremely close to VNP. Which was nice. Not to far from Hilo, about a 35-40 minute drive. From Kona though it was about 1 hour and 30 minutes away depending on which way you went. But we drove and visited places everywhere on the island and the location of this cabin was perfect for that. We did not feel committed to just stay on one side or the other. Listening to the birds, frogs and other animals at night was very pleasant as well. We would rent this cabin again.