Kristin was an extremely hospitable host! The place is exactly like the pictures, location is great for the volcano- a car is a must! We had a debacle with our cards and couldn’t rent a car, Kristin and her boyfriend offered to drive us to the volcano (we paid $80 for this which is pretty steep but got to see the volcano at least). We also did a campfire and made s’mores. The kitchen is fully equipped and is well stocked. The room has a walk in closet and comfy beds. She also lent me her trainers for hiking the volcano which was a life-saver. Also they gave us a free ride to the Hilo bus stop! Overall a great experience with friendly host😊 100% recommended.