The Jungle Hangout is a beautiful place to relax and just enjoy being on the Big Island. It's close to Hilo airport, 20 minutes or so by car and a great base to visit secluded beaches, the volano national park and Maura Kea. The kitchen is well equipped to make a great meal. There are good shops about 10 minutes away. All is all we had a great time. Coming from dark and grey London, the Big Island is exotic as it can get. Highly recommended.