We both had a great time at the Makanella. Delia was a very gracious host, who gave us a tour of the place when we arrived. The Makanella was well equipped and exceeded our expectations. The view on the lanai is pretty amazing. The location is very good for those who would like to go to the volcanoes national park (about a 45 minute drive). The Akaka falls is also very close (15 minutes). I highly recommend staying here if you are planning a trip to the east side of the Big Island.